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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-06-05
Cost of Wheat Growing.

Some interesting statistics on wheat
growing in the Northwest have been fur
nished the press by Mr.. Cuyler Adams,
of Spiritwood. Oak. His operations on
the Spiritwood farm have been conducted
on quite an extensive scale, but he be.
lieves equally good results can be OBJ.
tanned by smaller farmers, because,
though they pay more for machinery,
they do away with uperintendent, cooks,
and other men necessary in large estab.
lishment This may not be altogether
correct, but Mr.. Adams statistics are nc
less valuable. He estimates the total
cost of growing an acre of wheat to be
five dollars, divided as follows:
Interest on outlay for horses and ma
chinery an acre at 20 per cent ... 81. II
Cost of seed at 80 cents a bushel, SOW
ing IL bushels to the acre. ........ 12
Cost of stubbe blowing the previous
Fail, an acre ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. g.
Cost of seeding an acre. .......... g
Cost of cutting and shocking, including
cora, an acre. Observation-Disclosures. "
| Cost OF superintendent, watering stock,
etc., an acre.. 81
IoUal '......... NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. S0.UV
This he divides by yield of sixteen
bushels to the acre-a low estimate
giving the cost of bushel 314 cents
Adding to this the cost of threshing,
cents bushel and hauling to the
elevator, It cents, gives total of 39t
cents. Valuing the land and improve.
ments at SIS an acre, with interest at 8
per cent, gives $1.20 an acre per annum,
which divided by yield of sixteen
bushels, equals n cents. Therefore, if
| the wheat was sold at AZ cents there
would still be net increase from the
lands of s per cent. But the average
price received was much greater than
AZ per cent. and a yield of twenty
bushels to the acre was quite general
last year. Mr.. Adams concludes that
when the day comes that northern Min
nesota and Dakota farmers cannot grow
wheat at the market price with profit,
that day will see those States whose
lands are worth 800 or even $50 an
acre entirely out of the running. If any
part of the United States can afford 10
grow wheat at low price it is the
Northwest; there wheat growing is the
cheapest, ccNrding to Mr.. Adams dc
auctions, and there will the largest
profits be. --Bradstrects.
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The Indianapolis journal., 1885-10-11
MY Monitor.

My little boy, with large eyes eager wide
And lips a-tremble pteous to see,
Comes often slowly and gravely to my side,
And humbly lowly, asks: DO you love me!'
With kiss and fond embrace an nswer him,
Sorrowing to see the pretty face sad;
Still swimming, tender tears the blue eyes DIM
He pleads: And do you love me when I'm badl
How oft grieve the Fathers loving heart!
How oft rebellous are, dear little lad;
He pardons when choose the wrong, sad part,
And loves evermore, though are bad,
SO may much patience minge with my love,
And grow filter still to counsel thee
With purest wisdom given from above,
And may the patient Father bear with me.
Ellen NJ. Mason.
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-10-11
Be Orderly.

Detroit Free Press.
'Wheres my hat?"
who's seen my knife?"
"Who turned my coat wrong side out and
slung it under the lounge?"
There you go, my boy. When you came into
the house last evening you flung your hat across
the room, jumped out of your shoes and kicked
em right and left, wriggled out of your coat
and gave 1t a toss, and now you are annoyed be-
kcause each article hasn't gathered itself into a
chair to be ready for you when you dress IN the
morning.
Who cut those hoe-stringsa You did it, to
save one minutes time in untyng them. Your
knife is under the bed, where it rolled when you
hoped, skipped and jumped out of y"'r trou
sers.
Your collar is down behind the bure; ne of
your socks on the foot of the bed ard rvest
may be in the kitchen wood-box for al you
know.
Now, then my way has always been the east
estway. had rather fngmy hat down than hang
1T up; Ia rather kick my boots under the lounge
than place them in the hall; I'd rather run the
risk of spelling new coat than to change it.
| own right up to being reckless and sovenly,
but. ah me! haven't had to pay for it ten times
over2 Now. set your foot right down, and de-
termine to have order. 1t is trait than can be
acquired.
An orderly man can make two suits of clothes
last longer and look better than sovenly man
can do with four. He can save an hour per day
over the man who filings things heller er-sketer.
He stands twice the show to get situation and
keep it, and five times the show to conduct
business with profit.
An orderly man will be an accurate man. If
he is carpenter every joint will fit If he is
turner, his goods will look neat. If he is ner-
chant, his books will show neither blots nor
errors. An orderly man is usually an economical
man, and always prudent one. If you should ask
me how to become rich l should answer: BE or
derly-be accurate"
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-10-11
Good Office Rules.
Merchant Traveller.

Merchant Traveller.
The following simple rules should be placed in
a conspicuous place in every editorial room in
the country, for the guidance of visitors
We have plenty of time it's money we are
after
None but chestnut ven6ers allowed to remark,
smilngy to the oditor using his scissors, "Ah,
writing original editorialsl"
When the visitor says ne believes it is time
for him to go, it is consistent to show his faith
by his works.
Always ask what the circulation is now
If you want to please the editor, never compll"
ment what he has written, but praise what he
has clipped from an exchange.
If YOU don't find chair handy. sit on the edi-
torial desk
Don't hesitate to speak to the editor when he
is writing; you may catch a brilliant thought,
hot from the wires, so to speak
Never subscribe until pressed to do So and
then remark casually to send the bill around
sometime
Don't fail to look over what proof and copy
may be on the desk This may prevent serious
error
By all means suggest to the editor how the
paper should be They all do it.
When you want an exchange down in the bot
tom OF the basket, never accept the editors
invitation to look for it. Assume a helpless ex-
preston, and let him waste his time digging it
out for you
Always ask if the fighting editor is in. This,
is not chestnu. outside of the guild.
Come again.
Good bye.
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-10-11
A Terrible Warning.
Scientific American.

Scientinc American.
The German spelling for "beer" is "bier." The
English equivalent tor bier" is "cofin." The
step from beer to the grave is very short. For
some years decided inclination has been ap-
parent all over the country to give up the use of
whisky and other strong acohols using as a
substitute beer and other compounds. This is
evidently founded on the idea that beer is not
harmful, and contains large amount of nutri-
ment; also that btters may have some medical
quality which will neutralize the alcohol which it
conceals, etc. These theories are without con-
frmation in the observation of physicians The
use of beer is found to produce species of de-
generation of all the organs: profound and de-
ceptive fatty deposits, diminished circulation,
conditions of congestion and perversion of func-
tional activities local infaminations of both the
liver and kidneys, are constantly present Intel
lectually, stupor amounting almost to paralysis
arrests the reason, changing all the higher facul-
ties into mere animalism sensual, selfish
sluggish, varied only with paroxysms of anger
that senseess and brutal In appearance
the beer-drnker may be the picture of health,
but, in reality, he is most incapable of resist
ing disease. slight injury, severe cold, or a
shock to the body or mind, will commonly pro-
woke an acute disease ending fatally. Compared
with inebrates who use different kinds of alcohol
he is more incurabe and more generally dis
eased. The constant use of beer every day gives
the system no recuperation, but steadily lowers
the vital forces
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-10-11
How 1t Is Done.

San Francisco Chronicle.
Did you ever listen to young couple working
up to that point of affectionate intimacy at
which they call one another by their Christian
names2
1T has been lovely party, hasn't it, Miss
Jacksonl'
Lovely, Mr.. wilkins"
II have known you long time Miss jack
son."
"And I have known you quite while"
i've often heard my sister speak Of you."
"And my brother is always talking about you"
'Is heq I hear so much about you that feel
quite at home with YOU"
'It's a lovely night, isn't it, Mr.. Wilkinsq'
Beautiful. l think Ediths such a pretty
name"
DO you9 don't like it"
Edith"
what did you say
"Oh, nothing; l was merely repeating the
name"
II don't like all mems names. I like some.
like Philip and Ferdinand and-s "a
What do you think of George?"
''Thats your name. George"
II beg your pardon"
"Oh, nothing was only repeating the name"
What lovely night it is, isn't it, Miss
Edith"
"Oh, there! George Wilkins what did you let
me slip on that cobble for2'
'"Pon my word Ididn't do it. Miss Edith"
We'll, we are home or am, Mr.. George"
II am very sorry"
so am l. I'm so much obliged for your es-
cort; I've had such lovely time"
"And so have l."
"Good night, Mr. Wilkins"
''Good night, Miss jackson"
''Good night"
"Good night"
"Good night-Edith."
Good night-George.
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-10-11
Flirted with the President.
washin gton Republican.

Washington Republican.
"You don't know what jolly fellow the Pres
ident is when he is out riding. said young lady
to companion on the street, yesterday. ''And
he fiirts, too" she added, confidently
SIS that 500 Tell me about it, and the other
young lady drew closer and leaned forward ex-
pectantly,
eyes, indeed; was out on the Seventh street
road, going to Brightwood. few days ago, with
ma We were driving slowly, when landau
with high stepping seal browns drew up
looked up and saw two gentlemen in the car
riage One of them was the President and
would you believe it, he winked at me. turned
scarlet, l know l did. and when the
carriage had passed us thought should die,
for the President turned around and tipped his
hat. He said something to the other gentleman,
and, my gracious. they both looked back and
tipped their hats again. l watched them until
they disappeared from view, and the President
looked back continually. He's like all men, and
such fiirt could hardly believe my senses.
but when I guided the horse into ditch, ma
called me to by asking if was crazy"
"Oh, N.Y. how nice" and the other young miss
threw up her eyes in rapture. And you firted
with real President"
The speaker was known to the reporter who
overheard the talk She is a handsome blonde.
and tho reporter commended the Presidents
taste.
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-10-11
The Bride on the Tongue.

W eli Spring
''My son, have you prospered to-dayY" said
Mrs. Stone.
First rate, mother; and think it is because
/ remembered the verse you gave to Sadie and
me this morning. You see we were playing at
blind mans buff, and the boys would peep so as
to see US. | was so provoked that | wanted to
speak right out sharp, but every time began |
could see that verse real plain He that is slow
TO anger is better than the mighty, and he that
ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city. and
did not say word. 1t was hard work, though,
to keep from speaking"
Il do not doubt it, Willie; but am very glad
that my little boy was so brave. / think it
often requires more true courage to hold the
bride of the tongue than that of horse"
THAT verse helped me too said Sadie. 81
was hurrying along so as to call on Julia How
ard before school; but just as / turned the
corner old Mrs. Lane opened her window and
asked me if | would go to Pinkham's store and
get bundle. | was so disappointed that
wanted to say No, but the verse came into my
mind so quick said Yes'm, and ran along
You did quite right, my children said Mrs
Stone, land have each gained victory that is
better than taking city"
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-10-11

American Baptist Missionary Union. have made
q trip on the Upper Congo, which will add mate
rally to our knowledge of the geography OF CEN
trail Africa. In the course of their expedition
they were in peril many times from storms and
from the savages, and were attacked scores of
times with sticks, stones, spears and poisoned
arrows
The Lutheran: Faiths life is song She
marches to battle with palm. She suffers with
hymn upon her lips She glorifes God in the
fires. She passes out of the world to the music
of the TIE Deum, and not to the dolorous notes
of dirge She thrust out the walters and
lamenters from the chamber of her departed,
and enters the room, having none with her but
the Lord. who is the resurrection and the life
Does doubt compose sonnets or chant hosannasY
John Ruskin: Most people think that if they
keep all the best rooms in their house swept and
garnshed for Christ that they may keep little
chamber in their hearts wall for Belial on his
occasional visits, or three-legged stool for him
in the hearts scullery, where he may lick the
dishes. 1t won't do! You must cleanse the
house of him, as you would of the plague. to the
last spot You must be resolved that all you are
shall be Gods.
Attention has been drawn Of late to the pecu-
liar work for Christ done in India by famous
fakir named Gulab Shah and his band Of follow
ers Long reported holy man, eleven years ago
he was converted and baptized by missionary
and gradually won over his disciples. Since then
they have retained their hermit life in cave at
the foot of the Hmalaya mountains though
making frequent expeditions to evangelize their
countrymen. It is said they are sought out by
thousands of Sikhs, and that their influence is
very great
The Free Church Of Scotland has for many
years maintained services at the principal places
of resort on the continent of Europe during the
tourist season. These services have been very
welcome to Engish-speaking travellers the num-
Der of whom, from both Great Britain and
America, has increased yearly. Such has been
the encouragement given, especially in Geneva,
that it has finally been resolved to found per-
manent congregation in that city-a city sacred
to the memory of John Calvin, where John
Knox also labored, and where the names of
these great reformers are still held in great
esteem and veneration.
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-10-11
Temper at Home.

JONu Hail.
have peeped into quiet 'parlors," where the
carpet is clean and not old. and the furniture
polished and bright; into ''rooms" where the
chairs are neat and the floors carpetless; into
kitchens" where the family live and the meals
are cooked and eaten, and the boys and girls are
as blithe as the sparrows in the thatch overhead
and See that it is not so much wealth and
learning, nor clothing, nor servants, nor
toll, nor idleness, nor town, nor country,
nor station, as tone and temper that render
homes happy or wretched. And l see. too
that, in town or country. good sense and Gods
grace make life what teachers, or accom-
plishments, or means. or society can make it
the opening stave of an everlasting psalm; the
fair beginning of an endless existence. the good
ly. modest we'll ll-proportioned vestibule to q
temple of Gods building that shall never decay,
wax old, or vanish away.
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-10-11
Old Age Among the Clergy.
IL


1t is plain enough that the country has de-
veoped no prejudice against old age per SO; that,
on the contrary, the theory which has long pre-
vailed in European nations that man ought to
become more valuable as he grows older, finds
increasing acceptance in the United States. The
clergy constitute the single exception to the rule
and they may we'll study the causes of such q
phenomenon. 1t is their habit to hold the pub
lie entirely responsible for the change, and to
condemn the people for seeking novelty. They
do not seem to see that the very nature of the
case puts them upon their own defense If people
accept the guidance of old men in other profess
slons, but seek young men in the ministry, it
would certainly appear quite as rational to look
for the reason IN some failure Oh the part of the
clergy as in some folly the part of the people.
One cause is undoubtedly to be found in the
intellectual change which has come over society,
and especially its attitude toward the clergy.
The ancient reverence for the profession, which
made criticism of it really hazardous has disap-
peared, and the minister stands more nearly
upon the footing of other men, who cannot fall
back upon any certificate of merit except their
own ability. At the same time the average of
popular intelligence has been so much lifted that
the clergyman no longer retains the -emnence
which liberal education" gave him, when he
was very likely the only man in his viii
lage who had received it. The drain upon the
mental resources of preacher who nowadays
provides two sermons week for congregation
OF thoughtful people who are intellectually
abreast OF the times is vastly greater than the
village pastor OF the eighteenth century under
went. Meanwhile the average standard of the
ministry certainly has not been raised; in the
opinion of most impartial judges has fallen.
There is another reason, however, why con-
greeations so often prefer young ministers, for
| which the ministers themselves are to blame. 1t
is the tendency of the minister to lag behind the
religious progress of the age. In other profes-
sions it is not age in itself which gives q man
higher standing; it is the improvement Of his
past years which makes people repose more con-
fidence in him. An old lawyer who should stick
TO outgrown methods at the bar would soon find
himself without clients; an old physician who
derided the new discoveries of his profession
would not long keep his place. It is largely be-
cause the public finds the younger cergymen
more open to the new impulses of the age: more
ready to admit the possibility of theological prog
ress, more quick to adapt religious effort to
| changed conditions, that the people seek them
for their pulpits The clergyman who retains
youthful sympathy with the public as his years
increase will be likely to find the public forget
ting that he is growing DID,
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-10-11
i Mean Business.

'Let's 60 in"
80, L guess not"
'It certainly can't do us any hurt
ut can't, that's fact"
Two young men stood in front OF a gospel
mission in the city of. Louisville. Ky. Both
were wanderers and strangers in the city, and
had been arrested at the threshold by the sound
of music. Sweet the refrain sounded as it
foated out to them,
Come to Jesus, come to Jesus just now"
''Then Isay we go in," urged Charles Cox,
the one who had first made the proposition.
And the two descended the steps and found
themselves in long narrow basement
Mr.. Stephen Holcombe had invited lady to
speak that night Something in her voice and
manner reminded Charles of his early home and
his tender mother, who for years had been in
her grave. When she had finished, and Mr..
Holcombe was giving the invitation, she came
and stood beside him, and, laying her hand on
his shoulder. asked:
"Are you Christian?"
'No"
Would you like to bel'
eyes"
Very earnestly she pointed out to him how
simple a thing it is to believe on the Lord Jesus
Christ for salvation While she was talking
With him, his companion, a Jew, arose and went
out.
When the services were ended Charles went to
the room the two were to occupy together, and,
for the first time in years ere he retired, he
knelt to pray His companion laughed, then
joked him. then tormented him. length
Charles looked up, still remaining on his knees,
and said firmly:
Not another word mean business"
All! like young man tharin religion. as we'll
as in everything else that is good, means bust
ness. There would not be so many half-hearted
Christians, nor so many worldly professors, if all
young people, when they commenced Christian
life, resolved that it should be for time and
eternity.
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-10-11
THE YOUNG FOLKS, COLUMN.
Good Night.

The tales are told the songs are sung,
The evening romp is over,
And up the nursery stairs they climb,
With little buzzing tongues that chime
Like bees among the clover.
Their busy brains and happy hearts
= Are full Of crowding fancies;
From song, and tale, and make-believe
A wondrous web of dreams they weave,
And airy child romances.
The starry night is fair without;
The new moon rises slowly;
The nursery lamp is burning faint;
Each white-robed, ike little saint,
Their prayers they murmur lowly.
Good night The tired heads are still,
On pillows soft reposing.
The dim and dizzy mist of sleep
About their thoughts begins to creep;
Their drowsy eyes are closing.
Good night While through the silent air
The moonbeams pale are streaming,
They drift from daylights noisy shore,
Blow out the light and shut the door,
And leave them to their dreaming.
Nj. johnson. in Our Little Ones.
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-10-11
READING FOR THE DAY.



When prayer delights the least then learn to say,
Soul now is greatest need that thou should st pray
Crooked and warped I arm, and would fain
Etraighten myself fy thy right line again.
o. come, warm sun and ripen my late fruits;
Pierce, genial showers down to my parched roots
Ey we'll is bitter; cast therein the tree,
That sweet henceforth its brackish waves may be.
Say, what is prayer, when it is prayer, indeedf
The mighty utterance of mighty need.
The man is praying who doth press what might
Out Of his darkness into Gods own light.
White heat the iron in the furnace won,
Withdrawn from thence twas cold and hard anon.
Flowers, from their stalk divided, presently
Droop, fall and wither in the gazer's eye.
The greenest leaf divided from its stem,
TO speedy withering doth itself condemn.
The largest river. from its fountain-head
Gut off, leaves soon parched and dusty bed
All things that live from God their sustenance watt
And sun and moon are beggars at His gate.
All skirts extended of thy mantle hold
When angel hands from heaven scattering gold.
R. q. Trench.