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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-05-08
given in the following table :

The higher averages in 1870 are accounted
for by the fact that gold was then at a pre-
MUM and all farm products extremely high
in 1870 betterments we're also included. The
figures for 1880 represent the value of all
farm products for 1879, sold, consumed, or
on hand.
According to the census of 1870 Vermont
exceeded all the most fertile states of the west
in the value of her farm products, averaged
to each person engaged in agriculture and
in 1880 the value of her farm products ex-
ceeded, in the same way, the value of the
products of Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin,
Indiana, Kansas, Nebraska, Dakota, Ohio and
Missouri Among the western states Yer
mont was exceeded only by Iowa and Illinois
We are glad to learn Of the success of the
Vermont farmers in Michigan and Dakota
mentioned by our correspondents Two of
them are personally known to us, and one of
them was once our teacher in district school,
If they have made money in western farming
the same thing has been done in Vermont
farming. Within ten miles of Mr.. Kidder's
old home in Vermont there is farmer, who
has never speculated or done any business
except farming, who is worth $50 COO, the
most of it accumulated since Mr.. Kidder left
the state.
81 far we have taken account OF the money
view only. But are there not things that
have value, that We cannot purchase with
money? A pleasant and attractive variety of
natural scenery, such az is everywhere found
in Vermont, is one of the things that cannot
ha hOugbf aN,I oil
have no money value, there are few with so
blunt perception of the beautiful in nature
as not to prefer our hills, mountains and val
leys to the dead monotony of level land.
In Vermont almost every farm house is sup
piled with pure running water, generally from
never-failing springs, such as no money could
purchase for most of the western farms. The
beat water obtainable in many of the most
fertile parts of the west is caught upon the
roofs and conveyed TO cisterns. In level
country with deep soil and no stone, pure
water is hard to find but there is plenty of
mud when it rains, and sometimes il not at
all times malaral diseases. But we do not
care to depreciRte the west We cannot find
all things that are desirable in any place
Vermont is a small state, and the tillable land
is in small patches; yet, as the statistics
prove it stands above most of the western
states in the value of it's products measured
by the number of its farmers. In each of
the great western states there is from twenty
to fifty times as much tillable land as in Yer
mont, and the enormous aggregate of their
products, in comparison with our ours, has
caused many Vermonters to overlook the OPP.
portunities at home and turn their faces
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-05-08
Agricultural.



We are glad the articles which we have
published, comparing Vermont with other
states, on it's merits as home, have brought
out replies from men Of eastern birth who
now have homes in the west. In the letter
Of H. II. Bailey Of South Haven, Mich, for
merly Of this county, published in The Pho
nix Of April 10th, and the letter from S. s.
Marsh Of Mimic, OAK, formerly Of Oattarau'
gus county, N Y, the advantagesof the west
and OF their respective states are strongly
stated yet we are satisfied that old Vermont
will suffer nothing by comparison with any Of
the newer states. II is not claimed that it is
the only place ut to live in, nor is it denied
that comfortable fortunes are frequently made
in the west by taking the cream Of the rich,
new soils in crops of wheat or other grain, or
by the rise in land, or even by such legitimate
farming IA does not exhaust, but improves,
the soil. We are willing to admit all that
statistics prove of the immense capacity OF
the west as grain producing country, but we
cannot with truth admit that more desirable
homes are found there than in Vermont.
In choosing home there are other things
than dollars and cents to be considered but,
giving Vermont no credit for her sparkling
springs Of pure water, her heallhful climate,
entirely free from malaria, and the pleasant
surroundings Of so many of her homesteads
as mere consideration of finance in the choice
of home, something remains to be said in
favor Of our state. Statistics prove that the
wealth Of the people Of the western states,
per capita, is Lot as great as the per capita
wealth in Vermont This is true not only of
the recently settled states like Kansas, Ne
braska and Dakota calling the latter state,
as it should have been made one more than a
year ago., but of comparatively old states like
Michigan and Wisconsin. The valuation of
property according to ownership-i e., own
ed by residents of the state-as estimated by
the census OF 1880, averaged to each individ-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-05-08

The faint Of scrofua In the blood. With many it is
hereditary, hut may also be acquired from want
air or lack Of exercise from improper food or from
any cause which brings about weakness of the body
and impurity Of the blood. The disease character
lied by running sores abscesses swelliDgs enlarged
joints, sore eyes, etc. No medicine has been sue
eesstu in curing scrofua as Hoods sarsaparila. The
most terrible running sores gradually disappear M
der tue purifying and strengthening influences Of this
great medicine. II you sufferer from scrofula
and desire more evidence to the wonderful success
Of Hoods sarsaparila, send to O. /. Hood Co., Low
ell, Mass, for book containing many remarkable
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-05-08

Are You disturbed at night and broken of your rest
by sick child suffering aud crying with pain of cut
ting teeth II so, send at once aud get bottle of
Mrs. windows Soothing Syrup for Children Teeth
ing Its Value is incaoulabe. II will relieve the poor
little sufferer Immediately. Depend upon it, moth
ers there ia mistake about it. 1t cures dysentery
and diarrha regulates the stomach and bowels
wind collie, softens the gums, reduces the inhamma-
Mrs. winslows Soothing Syrup for Children Teeth
ing is pleasant to the TASTE and is the prescription of
one of the oldest aud best female nurses and physi-
clans in the United States, and Is for sale by all drug
gists throughout the world Price, % cts. bottle.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-05-08

We differ in creed and politics, but we are a unit oil
the desrableness OF hne head of hair. II you mourn
the loss of this blessing and ornament bottle two
of Parker's Hair Balsam will make you look you die
in the dear old days. II is worth trying. The only
standard Soc. article for the hair.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-05-08
OFFICIAL TESTIMONY.
Po.tmns,er.

II. s. whitney, assistant postmaster at Putnam, e.,
writes: 81 have suffered untold agony with kidney
aud liver complaints; my water very bad-at times
l actually passed blood. Hunts kidney and Liver
Remedy has benefited me more than all the other
remedes L nanh- -
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-05-08

/ raised piece or Egyptian sweet corn last
season, and was surprised at the way stock
devoured the fodder when cured. It was SO
sucoulent when cut, and cured so tender, that
the COWS ate the whole, even the butt of the
stem, without cutting, while fodder grown
from the flinty varieties was only stripped OF
its leaves, aud had to 60 through the feed
cutter or be thrown into the manure-pile.
Let the farmers who are draining their pocket
BOOKS by buying hay take heed, and grow
more crops for fodder, and thus save thous.
ands of dollars that now find their way To Can.
ada and the western states in exchange fo,
hay. - Cor. Homestead.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-05-08

Mr Isaiah Cook, sheriff, Of Skowhegan, Ne, writes
81 have been afflicted for 20 years with weak
ness OF the Kidneys and liver. The first bottle o
Hunts kidney and Liverl Remedy relieved all pain
In the back and side
Sold by all druggists. Price 81 .25.
HUNTS REMEDY CO., Providence, II. I.
C.E. CRITTENTON, Gen'I Agent. New York
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-05-08

Since birth my baby had running sores all over his
head aud the doctors said he must die for they could
not heal them. used everythingI heard Of but
tdid good. He got so bad that he would not
My husbands sister told me to try Sulphur Bittsrs
sores began to heal After using two bottles the
sores all healed, and considered my baby saved
Mother, Concord, n. II.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-05-08
Home love b Inc host love.
Town Clerk.


Mr.. Othniel eager, town clerk, Norwich Ct 50 yrs.
old, writes "For years have suffered with disease
of the kidneys aud bladder, and have no besancy in
recommending Hunts kidney aud Liverl Remedy as
specific for these complaints"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-05-08
In the Dear OLD na,s.

At Alexandria, Va, few nights ago, a man was
awakened by cat tapping on his face, and found the
bed enveoped in flames.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-05-08
[From B. Frank Swan, Boston.I
Advice 60 Mothers.

81 have been troubled with aAthnsa for
IL years. and have employed skillfu physicians Bos
ton, also two of the leading physicians Of Augusta
without effect. have felt nothing of this troubl,
since taking Adamson's Botanic Cough Balsam.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-05-08

neighbor Of ours lost valuable mare recently, II
is supposed from bots. II he had used worth
of Sheridan's CaUdiry Condition POWDERS he would
have been driving his pretty chestnut to-day Sorry
for you, doctor. These powders are immensely val
uable.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-05-08

Is very prevalent at this season. the symptoms being
bitter TASTE offensive breath coated tongue sick head
ache, drOwsiness, dizziness loss Of appetite If this
condition is allowed to continue, serious consequent
ces may follow. By promptly taking Hoods Sarsapa-
ria, fever may be avoided or premature death pre-
vented. 1t is positive cure for biousness. Sold by
all drupgietg
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-05-08

LARGE AND FINE ASSORTMENT IN STOCK,
CONSISTING OF
Brewster Side-Bar Top Buggies,
Storm Side-Bar Spring Top do.
Side-Spring Top BuggieS,
Side-Bar Open Buggies,
Side,Spring Open Buggies,
Single-Seat Road Wagons,
Concord Buggies,
TwO-Wheel Village Carts,
Three-Spring Express Wagons.
GENERAL REPAIRING IN
ALL BRANCHES.
GiOe Us a CdU Before Buying !
Hard aud soft-wood Lumber for Sale at the lowest
market prices. Sa
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-05-08
scOtt's Emulsion Of Pure
COD LIVER Oil, WITH HfPOPHOSPHlTES,
Esrt, TlgL,g,LIs and Cyrsu,tLo,,s..,

FerN Pd7dtIJle dUd SfrenJfhcninJ.
Dr. A. IL. Desanlinus Of Oswego, n. Y, says: have
prescribed Scotts Emulsion for many years aud have
given it thorough comparative test | cannot speak
in too high terms Of its paatabiiity, well its Elf
cacy in all the wasting disorders in which it is indi-
Gated
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-05-08

"crick" In the back is many times SYMPTOM of
will cure Il.
For women in delicate health, no medicine canals
cured by IL. IL never fails.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-05-08
disease is soon shaken by Hunts Remedy taken.

Is purely vegetable, and meets a want never before
be placed in II.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-05-08

sallow youth with jaundiced eye
Poured forth his SORROWS to the sky,
Thu all at once his tears refrain,
This CLEAN Of sense has reached bis brain:
Take Celery Compound, aud don't cry.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-05-08

The men of Bombay cut of their wives noses for
punishment. Five such cases were reported in one
Uap
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-05-08
To Let.

FINHE CHAPLIN HOMESTEAD, on Asylum street.
l. opposite the Common. House and Stables; All
good repair. Terms reasonable. Inquire Of
tlI VIM .. CHAPLIN.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-05-08

1t is estimated that 75O, 900 people go into Loudor
to attend to business every day.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-05-08
HAWLEY

These are all
AMTNE GUIMET & C'E
regular guaranteed goods,
and The prices above
mentioned are only tempo
rary. As the quantity offer
ed is not large il will be well
for persons who wish 10 Sc
cure q dress from this LOT to
make an early selection.
Shall at same time offer
one piece, 60! ydS., all SILK
Black French MARVELEAUX,
extra fine grade, for
$1.2O.
1 Piece, 78i ydS., all Silk,
Black French MARVELEAUX,
at
Csc,
Would be cheap at $1.2j.
1 Piece, 81 ydS., wide rib,
all SILK, French RHADZEMA
SIPS.
Samples Of similar goods
have been sent 10 BrattlebOrO
within past few days by a
large city retail house at a
much higher price.
New lot Black CaShmereS at
7jc, 85c and 81 per yard.
New lot Black Drap-de-AI-
mas 02c, ST, $1.15 and 1925.
Few choice things in GREY GIRL
ZELLE SILKS at
81 yd.
Two patterns BLACK BROCADE
SILKS at
CSC yd.,
Which have heretofore been much
higher cost.
$50 Pieces MERRIMAC, DUN
NELL, WINDSOR and AMERICAN
best Prints
4 1-2c yd.
Most of the above in dark effects,
few white grounds.
Unusually large line Of WHITE
CHECKED CAMBRICS and MAIN
SOCKS at prices to move them
quick.
Daily Republican., 1885-03-09

Between ! aud o'clock yesterday
morning, light was seen in the second
story of Barkiey Brothers bakery and
confectionery store, at Fourth and
French streets, that had every appear
ance OF fire partially smothered, and
struggling to get start Information
was convey ed TO the police station, and
Sergeant Tucker with officers Virtue
Kennedy and Morrison hurried TO thu
place. Upon their arrival they found
..veral persons who had been pasHi Z {
and had their attention attracted by Tn
| hi. and IL was the Impression OF al
that fire was burning in the room
rha officers procured ladder from TN
Washington engine house, and office
Iviriue assembled TO the window. ii
discovered that the cause OF the alarn
was gas jet, which had been let
burning, and which from some cauH
ltlickered in such way that it locke
like "A fire.
Daily Republican., 1885-03-09
Entertainment al Lag

A very ADe mnslcAl a.
was held IN the + scinoit sa~
ON Saturday evening, VIC
attended, the house 'rile l.A
flowing. II. q. Conrad ~
ii Hoiiecker, ED, gave sl'I p.
and adj r-sses were made u!s
Hubbard, of Brandy vine =
and j. l.. Estlin, rector oil 80
church of the Redeemef "
part of the program con'',Hs
and soloa, By children lOI ~
aud a handsome sun o.
realized Tor the bench o. WV
+ church in that place
exercises were over those "
pa;el were hindsomeiy s.s
the house OF one Of The inru~||
Daily Republican., 1885-03-09
Poisonous Paris Green.

On Saturday George F. Hartman, his
daughter and hired woman all ate
heartily OF cabbage, and felt no evil
effects from 1t until 2 O'Clock on Sunday
morning, when they were all three
suddenly about the sape time taken
with terrible gripping pains, 30 violent
that MIR. Hartman SAYS he was afraid
they ali wonld die. The daughter was
much the worse of the three. The pains
were partially allayed by taking ia
naica ginger, and 10y morning they
were out of danger, but were very much
weakened by the attack. Mr.. Hartman
can attribute the attack to nothing bul
Paris green, which he thinks must hav.
been sprinkle led upon the cabbage Will.
growing 10 kill the hugs, and which
washed down between the leaves
where it was not disturbed until put il
the bot TO boil
Daily Republican., 1885-03-09
Died ON "a Train

Last Saturday Afternoon,
A ice Spinney, with her husos,.
oil from Baltimore on the secOa
Of train No. 40, for their BON,
York. She had been sex Id
tune with CONSUMPTION, sad 4
turning home IRON a prolOlsl|
10 Wilmington, N. C., where
been ia the hope of beutti4|
health. Shortly after leaNl
more she was taken seriously q
died In u short time, in bei d,
arms. Mira. Spinney was ?? !!
age, and resided at No. $50 EE1
; teenth street, New York. I'll
was taken through 10 Pnlf1
and removed TO the police ~
Fifteenth and fi.bert streets, Y
was viewed by tue COFOtr,
| certificate of death given, sfx
it was placed in a coffin and "
| New York.
Daily Republican., 1885-03-09

this city, on the On instant,
Mary Ann Cochran, child OF Edmon ana
Annie Cochran, aged months
Relatives and friends are respectfully IN
Of her parents, l04 Ford street, on luesday
afternoon, at 3 O'Clock. lnterment ~ MT
Salem cemetery
When We lay our dsrl ng MARI
In the eravs's dark, cold embrace.
We felt our hearts would ever linger,
Around her nnsl resting place
"0one but not forgotten.
THOMPSON-On tho 9th inst Sarah A.,
wife Of George Thompson, in the DIST year
Of her age.
Relatives and friends are respectfully IN
ytted to attend the funeral, from the rest
den Of her husband near Clay mont, Del.
on Tuesday, March 10Th, to leave the hou &c
at IL O'Clock, TO proceed to the Wilmington
and Brxndywine cemetery.
CHANDLER--On the 9Th inst. at CentIe
vile. Dol, Elisabeth Chandler. relict OF the
late DR.. Joseph r. Chandler, aged 81 year.
Relatives and friends are invited TO attend
the funeral IRON her late residence, on Tues
day, March 10th, 1885, at one o'clock witnoul
further notice lntermeat at wilmington
and BiAndywine cemetery.
ZEBLEY-ou the 7th inst, Lewis Zeoiey
in the e1th year Of his age.
Relatives and friends of the family are re-
\ spectfu'iy invited to attend the funeral frUn
| his late residence No. +0s West Thiiteen.l
| street On Tuesday afternoon. the ION IN :.
at O'Clock. Interment al Bethel brandy
| wine hundred
DURHuEiN-Ob the .th inst, John n Dur
'sein- sged 20 years
I Relatives spe friends are respectfully II
yited Ia attend the funeral from tho residenc
Of his parents, Point Plessant, buck COUNTY
Pa, on TUESDAY uornipg at II O'Clock.
ROwBOIHAM-ln Philadell his on the y
OF March. at her late resisenee. no u.
North Sixteenth street, Carrie l. o~Dotl
an, beloved wife OF Frofess'r John = nov
bothAm, and oldest daughter OF the Ia
iona han and Margaret Aydsa, Ot WI
minktol bel.
The funeral will take pi ce from her Ia
residence ol Tue day mlrni g ~ IL cipc
Iuterment at Mount Peace Genet ry. run
raj private
scKAY-Cn the 9 II inst, VIM. II. Mcha
aged as year..
The relatives and iriends are respectful
invited to attend ms funeral. from hls la
residence at Twelfth and Vest streets
thursday the 18th inst. SERVES al u
, hou at Two o'ciock. / te-Inent at the
ming tou and Brandywine GENE eiy.
Daily Republican., 1885-03-09
Gracs Missionary Anniversary.

Grace NJ. E.Sunday school celebrated
their regular missionary anniversary
yesterday afternoon. The main All
dress was delivered by Thomas Davis
Esq He principally dNelt upon the
success Of the foreign missionary work,
while G.. 7. Bowers gaze an interesting
account of the home missionary work
and u ade an appeal In its behalf. II
G. Down ward read an original poem
and NJ - Kate Curriuder aud the hoo
sung some very fine select choruses
The silk banner flag was presented u
w Arlington Hastings class, for con
tributing the largest amount of mission
AIRY money. Mr.. FLAMES Belt Received
the flag on behalf OF Mr.. Hastings. TIT
infant scholar also rendered some very
beautiful selections of music. The h
nancial report of the school was mad
some two W, eks ago. The collections
IT. liz thought. will be about the same a
| asst ear.
Daily Republican., 1885-03-09
AInUBeuients.

This evening Robson and Crane
wi appear at the Opera House, and pre-
sent Tor the first time in this city
their new comedy entitled "the Cher
nbs. This play abOunds in fun AND
iudicrous situations, and these celebra
ted comedians as Phidiss and Van
dyke, the twin brothers. are irresistibly
comic, and present delightful picture
Of the funniest old frauds on the stag
Messrs Robson and Crane will be sup
purted by an excellent company, ant
ali who with to enjoy a delightful even
'bg should be sure 10 20 and see them
On Wednesday night Thatcher, Prim
rose& Vests Minstrels W i'll appear, ant
give one OF their choice and refined en-
Ter ai.inents.
Daily Republican., 1885-03-09

Mr.. Abram Rothweli, an "
well known citizsh Of wal
Creek Hundred, dit'i very sasa
his residence about two Cta
morning. The deceased VA u
years of age, and last sa'QfdE1
Was seized with paralysis euin
;,u fiji cieutly To BIZ about iosm
ter end Of the week. Last oFa
drove in bis carriage TO Chfh1
while the horse was shiklnih
anot er atLacA and fel. evss1
He was taken 10 his home " u
rally, aud continued TO sih y
death. MIR. Rothwell wsila]]
the NJ. L. church aud a. dha1
zen. He leaves seyeraaNlA
whom are grown.
Daily Republican., 1885-03-09
AmnAihY for Grant.

Before the Legislature of Kansas adj
journed finally ON Saturday a resolu.
tior offered by Ex-Governor Anthony
in the House was unanimously adopt
ed, providing that the following tele
gram be sent Immediately by the Speak
or TO General Grant:
ITO General U. S. Grant ! am In
structed by the Legislature Of the State
OF Kansas, at its hour of adjournment
TO send greetings to youas grateful RI.
cipients of your valor in the field and
wisdom as Statesman, And
congratulations at the recognition
of the nation in your restoration TO a
rank you surrendered in the interests
and al the call OF your country. May
God in His wisdom spare you long Il
live and enjoy with ~ the fruits of
peace restored aud country saved"
Daily Republican., 1885-03-09
Letter frS@ Christians.
fooH nGnfcATHDl

CHRISTIAN, DEL, March 7th, 1885.
Last fall when the mem bers OF Salem
Il church Of Christiana
decided 10 remodls, repair,
repaint, and refurDish their church,
Q committee OF young men and young
ladies was appointed 70 collect funds
to purchase . new organ. The COM
mittee succeeded we'll, and collected
nearly or quite enough TO buy good
organ. Mr.. Woodrow Mt Newark was
v aited upon and ordered an organ
Especially adapted 10 church purposes.
Very unfortunately there Was an I'M
called for Misunderstanding about the
Apo, ntment Of an organist. and the
said committee who collected the organ
fund have failed TO purchase the organ
or TO pay the money TO the treasurer OF
the board OF Trustees. The com mittee
| has been notified by the officers Of the
church to meet them, but they have
failed TO meet. They have been called
upon personally by . committee ap'
pointed by the Board Of Trustees, bu,
Ithey have refused 80 far either &c pur
chase the organ or pay the money tt
the trustees.
| Mr.. Woodrow still has the organ on
hand. The conduct of the sad organ
lcomm ittee Is regretted very much. abt
has become a subject OF general talk II
the Deighborhood. 1t 10 the law an,
usage Of the NJ. L. church, that none,
must be applied To the obj ct for which
liz was subscribed and collected, AM
the same principal holds good IN com
mon law The church aud subscriber
! almost without an exception, desir
: that the organ shall be- purchased an
. lplacsd IN the church.
? l wish now to say In conclusion
j.. Iall kindness and ~ q friend 10 the con
mittse of young people who collecte
funds 10 purchase an organ for on
church, that hey should purchase Ii
lorgan tney ordered of Mr.. Woodrow
v OF pay the money to the committee al
pointed by the board of trustees to 7
ceive the same
You. as a committee, have no rigl
to keep the peoples none! that thu
gave for the organ. II yoa do not pu
chase, aud place the organ in q
lchurch, OF hand the money over 70 d
yIproper officials of the church, yo
Ii names will be published as obtainil
money under false pretence, and tn
d-ffanding the subscribers as well
the church. A FKIESp.