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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-06-11
Nov TO Dl.appoInt a Baby Horse

The Fitchburg Sentinel tells how Leon
mister farmer cured his horse of balky
freak by gentle means. He drove him at
tached to rack wagon, to the wood lot for a
small load Of wood. The animal would not
pull pound. He did not beat him, but tied
him to tree and 'let him stand" He went
to the lot at sunset and asked him to draw,
but he would not straighten a tug ~ made
up my mind" said the farmer, "when that
horse went to the barn, he would take that
load of wood. l went to the barn, got blank
cts, and covered the horse warm, and he
stood until morning. Then he refused to
draw. AT noon l went down, and he was
probably hungry and lonesome He drew
that load Of wood the first time asked him.
| returned, got another before | fed him.
then rewarded him with good dinner, which
he eagerly devoured. l have drawn several
loads since. Once he refused to draw but
soon as he saw me start for the house, he
started after me with the load. horse be-
comes lonesome and discontented when left
alone, as much 30 as a person, and claim
this method, if rightly used, is better for
both horse and man than to beat the animal
with a club"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-06-11
P1antaIn.

One Of the coming agricultural crazes is to
be the cultivation Of the plantain, known 10
botanists as pldntdgO hnceOldtO, and hated by
farmers as an irrepressible curse, of unlimit-
ed capacity for increase, and by the women
folks as the destroyer of neat dooryard grass
plats. The breachy COW, the road pastured
horse, the herbivorous sheep, the greedy hog
and the rambling turkey have always despised
the plantain, but a German professor has
come to the front, and pronounoes ii "a valu-
able adjunct to the food of cattle" He goes
on to say
THE seeds are particularly characterized
by their richness in fat, and stand tolerably
high as regards their Albuminous contents"
His analysis shows nine per cent of fat and
about sixteen of albumen. Very few of our
cereals equal that. But hold on do not
rush out and begin to harvest your big crop
of plantain that has cost you nothing to raise
but much to hold in check.
The honest doctor says further about the
valuable adjunct :" Remember II is only an
adjunct" and that means il must be fed
with care. You cannot feed it alone, as you
would new-mown hay, though the seeds are
tolerably rich in fat, stand tolerebly high as
regards their albuminous contents. At the
same time the large proportion Of tibrous
matter present must necessarily render them
less digestibe than is desirable
Oh, that is discouraging. But the honest
man goes on and adds: "The seeds being 80
small and hard, are likely to pass through the
intestinal canal undgested in their natural
state and hence it is advisable to boil or
steam them before feeding them to live
stock" Well the necessity of boiling these
little seeds tender, of course, detracts from
their value, but remember they are rich in
fat" They are abundant. They are prolific.
They can be produced without care. They
are not to be frozen out, burned out nor
tramped out. 1t now remains to find a for
eign name for receptacles of plaintain, and
to get the seedsmen interested in the sale of
the seeds Wealthy farmers who desire to
keep up with the times will take due notice
and govern themselves accordingly. Ben
Perley P00re IN tile CultiUat0r.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-06-11
Total opinions,

A New Hampshire farmer has marked sue.
cess with blueberres by transplanting them
from their native localities by cutting sods
and setting in sod ground. They do not sue
coed in cultivated ground, but in an old worn.
out pasture the sods will spread, and when
established give from 25 to 80 bushels of Der.
ries per acre.
Cocoanut-growing in Florida seems to be
success. In the region of Lake Worth there
are about 20 600 trees growing, and part of
them are fruiting. In 1873 a vessel loaded
with these nuts was wrecked on the Dade
coast and hoated ashore near Lake Worth,
most of which were gathered and planted
The nut begins to bear in about seven years
from planting and the crop averages from
100 TO 200 nuts per tree. Very many more
are being planted
Here and there a newspaper, and once in
while congressman, shows a little sense
in dealing with the oleomargarine question.
1t is not the stuff sold for Just what it is
against which legislation is needed, but it is
the oleomargarine whose manufacturers will
not sell it on its merits or dement's, but
fraudulently impose il on the poor as genuine
butter, that ought to be put under ban. 1t
is this dishonest dealing with the public
which is at the bottom of all proper legisla-
ton on the subject, and it ought to be pun.
ished when it cannot be prevented. -B0stOn
Herald
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-06-11
Plenty of POTATO ing. Again,

Two or three years ago it was reported that
the potato bug was disappearing in the West
in the line of its advance eastward on its first
appearance. In 1883 inquiries we're sent out
by the Ohio experiment station, to which 3O7
replies we're received, 3O4 of which reported
diminishing number of bugs. 1t appeared
even here that the curse was somewhat abat-
ed, and hopes were entertained that it might
in time entirely disappear but the prospect
that this will occur soon is not at present very
encouraging We have never seen the bugs
much plentier at this season. We hope they
may not be as plenty everywhere as they ap-
pear in this locality. Here, dose of poison
before the vines get large will be all that will
save the potato crop from serious damage or
total destruction. Do not believe what some
high scientific authority has said-that it Is
only the larvm, not the old bugs, that feed on
the plant, and therefore it is useless to apply
Paris green or London purple before the lar
we appear-but use the poison while the
plants are small. The old bugs feed on the
leaves and are killed blythe poison. The
leaves are already quite ragged where no lar
we can be seen.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-06-11

When milking a COW she should stand in
proper position, which many COWS seem de-
termined not to do The COW Is the strong
est and anger and brutal treatment are the
result. Could the mixer apply his strength
In some easy, practical manner, so as TO com
pei the COW to stand in proper position
while being MIXED, there would be no cause
for anger on the part Of the mixer hence
no brutal treatment would necessarily result
Some COWS kick from natural or acquired vi
oiousness, others because the operation OF
milking is painful from tenderness or other
wise. Hence in some cases II is sort OF sur
gical operation, and the patient must be CON
fined to submit. The proper position for a
COW to stand in il to "hoist"-i. e. the right
hind foot should step back, or, what ia equiv
alent, the opposite foot should be advanced.
II will be noticed that COW in this position
r. SITS her greatest weight on the foot farthest
from the mixer. Such being the case, she
cannot then well kick with that foot. II
seems then, very plain that the COW should
hoist IL she will not, simply propose to
compel her to.
For this purpose l keep in the stable a rope
about ten feet long. Make loop on one end,
go to the left side of the COW, loop the rope
around the hind leg, drop it down near the
dew claws, pass Il around the stanchion Twice
II necessary, and draw the foot forward az
far as necessary. This Is a forced hoist, and
II has the effect in almost all cases to cure or
break up the annoying habit Of many cows
that keep stepping or changing position, thus
compelling the mixer to move as the COW
does.
The plan here given will be sure correo-
tive of most kickers and steppers, but when
1t is not, put the cord around the ham string,
passing 1t over the top of the stanchion, aud
il necessary, in extreme cases, draw the foot
of the floor. II this does not prove feet
ual, and you desire to secure the COW anyhow,
tie the left foot as first directed, then with a
stronger rope draw the other foot back and
con6ne it out of harms way. never found
but one case requiring this last treatment.
The simple and easy plan Of drawing the left
foot forward, az first described, will be found
of great value to those who choose to use it
discreetly. A boy ~ years old has sufficient
strength to use it, though judgment may be
lacking. Nervous or wild cows will struggle
some when this correction is first applied but
will soon become accustomed to it, In some
cases il may be we'll to tie the COW in advance
of milking. u Cor. Prairie Farmer
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-06-11

Pom LILIES DoMEsTIoATED. AT the New
York state experiment station, says the New
England Farmer there is barrel cut down TO
convenient size and then set in a hole dug in
the earth upon corner of the lawn. The top
of the barrel is just level with the surface OF
the lawn. 1t has about four inches of river
mud in the bottom, in which were planted
few roots Of the common white pond lily
The barrel was then filled with water, and is
kept full from faucet in the aqueduct pipe
the water being turned on as often as neces
sary. The barrel has been a beautiful nina
ture pond of white lilies all through the sea-
son. In the fall, after the weather gets cold,
the barrel or tub is lifted out and carried to
the cellar, where it is protected from freez-
ing, and where the roots of the lilies will be
kept in conditions similar to what they would
be surrounded with in their natural state
Nothing can be more charming in the way of
flowers on lawn than a small pond Of white
lilies blooming daily the whole summer
through. OF course, the barrel must be set
where teams or persons would not walk into
by day or night If the tub is tight one,
the trouble of keeping it supplied with water
will not be great upon any lawn.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-06-11
The OIeomRrrarine HI.

The decisive vote of III against 10l, by
which the bill to tax and regulate the sale of
imitation butter passed the House, shows
strong purpose to protect the people from
imposition if possible. Doubtless the affirm
alive vote would have been larger but for
the doubt existing in many minds of the con-
stitutionality of the legislation. The bill
imposes taxes Of 5000 on manufacturers,
$3.50 on Wholesale dealers and $48 on retail
ers further tax of five cents per pound is
to be collected on all oleomarg irine made
and sold, and penalty is prescribed for the
purchase or reception for sale of the COM
pound unless it be branded, stamped or label
ed according to the provisions contained in
the bill. Penalties will also be incurred by
persons who deal in oleomargarine without
paying the special taxes.
As the Herald has remarked before now,
the tax is not needed and the only object in
applying 1t is, partly to gain jurisdiction OF
the subject and partly to check the manufac-
ture, or at least to bring up the price, so as
to protect butter As for taxing 80 as to gain
control of the subject, the strict construction
lists of the constitution believe that market
regulations are part of the 'internal police"
which the constitution grants exclusive con-
troll of to the several states, but it is conced
ed by these people that the government may
impose taxes and make regulations incident
thereto In regard to the regulation requir-
ing the stuff to be exhibited for what 1t is
and nothing else, this is due to the purchas-
ers as much as to the farmers, whose butter
has been libeled and defrauded
Everybody is entitled to know exactly what
he is buying, but it must be confessed that
few people do, when they buy anything and
the government would take a large contract
il it should require dry goods dealers, for
instance, to label their goods "all wool" or
part cotton" or pure shoddy," as the case
might be. They ought to do it and perhaps
law should require it, but it will be difficult
to make distinctions between dry goods men
and grocers, or between wearing apparel and
food products. The Senate, with its cool
ness and legal acumen, will doubtless solve
these difficulties, and it is greatly to be hop
ed that they may do so in the interests of
pure butter. No advantage will be gained
by passing an unconstitutional law, but the
discussion will result in more general and
uniform state regulation, if this bill fails. -
IlffLInH Herald
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-06-11
A method of keeping potatoes is thus de-

A method of keeping potatoes is thus de
scribed in French paper: A large vessel of
water is placed over the fire and its contents
raised to the boiling point. Washed potatoes
are placed in basket or net and quickly
dropped into the water, where they are kept
for four seconds. Before fresh lot of pota-
toes is immersed the water must be allowed
to rise TO the boiling point again. Each lot
of tubers, AS soon as lifted out, is spread on
the floor of we'll aired place to dry. When
all have been treated in this way they are
stored away in dry, cool place. There is
no tendency to germinate, and the potatoes
willremain sound and well fl4vorsd all through
winter, spring and summer, until the next
crop comes in.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-06-11

It's one thing to say thing, another to
prove it. Good Housekeeping, published at
Holyoke, Mass, and New York city, said a
family can keep house and live well on ten
dollara week. and that highly entertaining
and practical writer, Catherine o ven, is dem
onstratinR in it's columns, not only how it
can, but how it has been done. We venture,
not one who reads these articles will regret
the 81 30 they have paid for their yearly
subscription to this new and wonderfully
popular magazine, which has met with such
unprecedented success in one years time.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-06-11

Shall be 10 years of age next June and for the last six
years nave suffered from general debility and old age
Al times could not get out of bed without help /
began to take sulphur Btters. In week felt strong
er and got mighty fine appetite. l still continue
their use and to-day walked over three miles with
out feeling tired-something l haven't done in 1--WE
Aears before sulphur Bters is right smart medi-
oine.-George Brown, Keokuk, Ia.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-06-11
CENTRAL VERMONT RAILROAD.
BrattIeboro and whitehall Division
FITCHBUR6 RAILROAD.
uOngAC TuEgFT ROuTP

depot on Cahseway Street, Boston.)
on and after Monday, April 10. trains will run
follows:
Leave No. Adams for Boston at sl214 '4:45, % :55
M.;1:I0, 4:45 p. N. Sundays, 1874, AS. 9 IS NJ
Leave Greenfield for Boston at s2lO Is 1886 1inl
A. NJ; 2 &c., 1905 Pm. Sundays 2:l0, 49, II III A.
M.;3:25P.M
Leave Mlers Falls for Boston at G:1l 6:b7 II 80 A.
NJ 2:53, G:25 NJ. Sundays 6:I4, II 80 A. ~ 3:4G
Pm.
Returning leave Boston
For North Adams, 80, Accom-, $3.50, Express, A. n
$500 En-, 800, 80, p. N.
For Mers Falls ESQ Accom-. 8 80 En-, IL :l5 A. n;
800 En-, - 100 En-. Pm.
For Greenfield, &c., Accom-. $3.50, Express; II 30,
AM; '3:O0Ex., 100 EI., 1880 p. N.
Leave Millers Fails for North Adams
10 :35, IL 20 A. NJ; 6'l9. 'iO:07 P. n.
Leave Greenfield 1905, II :O5, II AS A NJ; Gao,
'lO:A p. N.
Runs daily, including Sundays.
SRuns Sundays, omitted Mondays.
JOHN ADAMS, Gen1 Supt.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-06-11
COLORED| FANCY SHIRTS.

Have just received the largest and best assortment Of Fancy
Shirts we ever had In Prints CheViOS farmers ana french
PerCaeS The COlOrS in the CheVOS and PerCales have
been tested and are warranted fast Made by Nichols
Co., formerly James Libby Co., and the Rutland shirt
Company Each Shirt has collars and pair detached
cuffs Prices $780, 1926 and $780, Also Boys Fancy Per-
Gales at 800.
Full stock all qualities White Shirts aundried and unaUn
dried.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-06-11
Railroads.
VERMONT VALLEY RAILROAD.
NEW LONDON NORTHERN RAILROAD

TRAINS LEAVE BRATTLEBORO As FOLLOWS.
Going south.
500 a. m. for Springfield and New YORK.
1000 A. m. for Conn. River r. X Millers Fails
Palmer, New London, Fltchburg, Boston, IOOsHc
Tunnel, sc,
$3.50 D. M mail for New York via Springfield and
steamboat train for New York via New London /:
connects st Mlers Falls at $50 with Ftchburg
train for Boston.
500 p. m. express for Springfield and New YORK.
GOing North.
Trains arrive I'm BrattlebOrO--
1923 a. M from New London and New York.
i2:2s D. M from Mlllers Falls, HOOsaC Tunnel, Bos.
ton, Ftchburg, &C.
200 p. IN. white Mountain express from New York
via Springfield, Mass.
100 p. IN. from Palmer, New London and Boston.
$3.50 pm. from Springfield.
1910 D. m. from Springfield and New York.
1l:2O IN. from New London and Boston via Millers
Falls. -
c. r. SPAULDING, Supt.
New London, Conn, Tuesday, Sept. ~, 1885.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-06-11

To thoroughly scrofua II is necessary TO strike
directly at the root Of the evil. This s exactly what
Hoods sarsaparilla does by acting upon the blood,
thoroughly cleansing IL of all Impurities, leaving not
even faint OF scrofua in the vital fluid Thousands
who have been cured Of serofula by Hoods Sarsapa-
ria testify to it's wonderful blood purifying qualities
Sold by all drugRists
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-06-11
Tnhirea,e.I Fnnh

In the stomach develops acid which stings the up-
per part of the throat and palate causing "heart-
burn" It also evolves gas which produces "wind
on the stomach" and feeling and appearance of dis
tension in that organ after eating. For both this
acidty aud swelling Hostetters Stomach Bitters is
much better remedy than alkaline salts like hartshorn
and carbonate Of soda. winegassful Of the btters
after or before dinner will be found act as a rela
BILE carminatiye or preventive. This hne specific for
dyspepsia, both In its acute and chronic form also
prevents and cures malaria fever constipation liver
complaint, kidney troubles, nervousness and debility
Persons who observe in themselves decline of vigor
should use this fine tonic without delay.
Phosphorized oats are successfully used in destroy.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-06-11
FnaIIapa ReauI,..

In response to call for facts in regard to
the effect of ensilage upon milk and butler
among English dsirymen, replies were sent as
indicated in the following table published by
the agricultural department of Great Britain
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-06-11

When Baby was sick, We gave her Castoria,
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria,
When sho became Miss she chung to Castoria,
Whom she had Children she gave them Castoria
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-06-11
Consumption can he Cured.

Not by any secret remedy but by proper, healthful
exercise and the judicOus of SCOTS Emulsion Of
Cod Liver OIL and Hypophosphitcs containing the
healing and strength giving virtues OF these two val
liable specifics in their fullest form Prescribed uni
yersally by physicians. Take DO other.
Great age carries with 1t a certain respectability
whether II attaches to person or thing This Is seen
particularly IN the case Of Johnson's AnOdyne Lini
ment, which lie the most marvellous internal aud ex-
ternal remedy ever discovered. 1t ought to be kept
in every house.
If farmers and others continue to buy dust and ash
put mp in big packs aud sold for condition powders
II won't be our fault We have exposed the swindle
time and again. sheridan's Powders are the only
kind we know Of worth carrying home.
Why buy doubtful thing when hop Porous Pas
ers are the strongest and best plasters made. 25c
James PyIe's PearIIne is highly commend
ed by all who have used for washing or cleansing
purposes 1t cleans the fabric without The tedious pro-
cess of rubbing. Sold by groceTs.
why continue the use of Irritating powders,
snufs or liquids? Ey's Cream Balm, pleasant of APP
picaton aud sure cure for catarrh aud cold in the
head can be had for soc. at druggists 1t is easily
applied with the finger is safe and pleasant, and is
curing the most obstinate cases. 1t gives relief at
once.
Having experienced marked relief from nasal ca
tarrh and hoarseness by the Of Elys Cream Balm
recommend 1t to singers, cergymen and others af-
hcted-Louts Z. Phillips, 1928 n. Y. Ave, N. W.,
Washington, Dc.
Pain in the back is caused by sore and tired mus
Giles. Hop Plaster gives instant relief Csc.
WILL YOU SUFFER with Dyspepsia and Liver
Complaint? ShilOhs Vitalizer is guaranteed to cure
on. Sold by Geo. f. Greene, Bratteboro.
The three outlets of disease are the bowels skin and
kidneys. Regulate their action with the best purify
ing tonic, Burdock Blood Bitters.
For lame back, side or chest, use shioh's Porous
Plaster. Price 25c. Sold by Geo. Il. Greene.
It's SOZODONr the whole world tries;
It's SOZODONT which purifes
The breath and mouth, and dirt dehes
It's SOZODONr for which we cry,
Sweat SOZnnONT for ubi,b no., til.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-06-11

sPALDISG's GLUE-uaeful in every house.

Like the famous article itself is in everyb mouth
The people know that il preserves well as beauties
the teeth Hence it is the standard ooth-wash of the
period.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-06-11

sLEEPLEss NIGHTS, made miserable by that ter
glble cough. shilohs Cure is the remedy for you.
Sod by Geo. L. Greene, Brattleboro.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-06-11

II you are tired taking the large old-fashioned
gripping pills, try Carriers Little Liver Pills and take
some comfort. man can't stand everything.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-06-11

sHILoH's VITALIzER is what you need for Con-
stipation, Loss of Appetite, Dizziness aud all symp-
toms Of Dyspepsla. Price 10 and 10 cts per bottle
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-06-11

Remarked by r. @. Joiner, Allen p o., Hilsdale Co.
Mich; Nothing gave my rheumatism such auick
relief as Dr.. Thomass Ecectrc Oil. Believe 1t nfal.
Hole for rheumatism.n
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-06-11

Prompt relief in sick headache, dizziness nausea
constipation, pain In the side, etc, guaranteed to
those using Carriers Little Liver Pills. one PHI
dose. Is cents.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-06-11

Those persons who do not need Iron, but who are
troubled with Nervousness and Dyspepsia will ind
IN Carriers Little Nerve Pills most desirable arti-
Gle. They are mostly used In combination with
Carriers Little Liver Pills, and In this way often
exert most magical effect. Take Just one pill OF
each Kind Immediately after eating and u Will be
free from Indigestion and Dyspepsia. In yas AT
rs cents. Sold by all Druggists.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-06-11

PAPER Pax Ed he f9gH5 o On lS a aSS
Advertising Bureau 90 Spruce Street, where adyer
using contracts may b. made for Il IN NEW YORK
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-06-11
GROUP, wHOOPING COUGH aud Bronchitis i'm
mediately relieved by shiohis Cure.

HALE'S HONEY is the best Cough Cure, 2J, Soc, g.
6LENN's SULPHUR SOAP heals and beauties, DC
GERMAN CORN REMOVER kills Cous G Bunions, &c.
HILLS HAIR & WHlsKER DYE-Blacl & Brown, COO.
PIXIES TooTHACHE DROPS cure in Minute, 25c.
DEANS RHEUMATIC PILLS are a sure cure, zoe
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-06-11

It's soZ0DONr the whole world tries;
It's SOZODONT which purihes
The breath and mouth, and dirt defea;
IT'S SOZODONT for which we cry,
Sweet SOZODONT for which we sigh;
It's only SOZODONT we buy.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-06-11

There Is no authentic case on record of Niagara
hackman having gone over the falls In fact the falls
are absolutely good for nothing but to look at where
as the Pedacura Pliabe Pasters are more useful than
ornamental they eclipse all other so-caled remedies
Try them once. All hrst-class druggists keep them