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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-02-19

to help him out. The grain will be
cheapest, and his cows come through in
much better condition for the milking
season than if they had all the good hay
they could eat. All the COW requires
over twelve or fifteen pounds of hay
should be made up in grain food. Twelve
pounds of hay and eight pounds of mid
dlings per day will winter a thousand
pound cow much better than thirty
pounds of hay per day. But the ground
feed should be mixed with cut hay,
moistened, so the ground feed will add
here to it, and must be eaten with the
hay, and raised and remasticated. Fine
feed, fed alone, is not raised and re-
masticated, but goes on to the fourth
stomach without further mastication.
Our correspondent will see that we
would limit the hay when deer, and
make up full ration with grain. But it
does not pay to save feed and have the
herd poor at calving time. The safest
extra feed to give, near calving, is mid
dlings This does not heat the blood
like cornmeal. Cows should be moder-
ately fieshy at calving, as our correspond
ent intimates, so that this flesh and fat
may be drawn upon through the milking
season.-Lioe Stock Journal.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-02-19
A Man Of Nerve.

A recent letter from Stockton, Cal, to
the San Francisco Alta California says
j. W. .Blanch has been a professional
hunter for seventeen years. While out
hunting at 4 p, NJ. yesterday five miles
from Disappointment slough, having
killed two ducks, in securing them he
discharged his gun into his right hand,
the shot tearing away two fingers, part
of the palm, and decorating fearfully the
forearm almost to the elbow. In this
condition Blanch sculled his boat five
miles, dragged it over two levees, and
reached his ark, where an assistant
placed him in skiff and laid in the
stream twenty-five miles from Stockton,
to intercept the steamer for San Fran
cisco. A rope was thrown from the
steamer. BlanCh fastened it to his waist,
was hauled aboard, and an Amador
county surgeon, who happened to be pres
ent, amputated the arm near the elbow.
When the bone was reached the only
saw to be found was meat saw belong
ing to the steward on the cabin floor.
Banch submitted to have the arm taken
off with this instrument. The rem
nants of the arm were rolled in cloth,
and Blanch took them to the city with
bin.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-02-19
The Universally Of Inventions.

We do not often stop to think how
little man has or enjoys that is not the
fruit of invention. Things which man
has long had we have ceased to think of
as inventions, and we are apt to apply
that term only to modern things--to
things the origin of which we know. Yet
it will be hard for any one of us to name
anything which we use or enjoy which
is not an invention, or the subject of an
invention, in its adoption to our use.
The air we breathe and the water we
drink are provided by nature. But we
drink but very little water except from
cup or vessel of some kind, which is a
human invention. Even if we drink
from the shell of gourd, we are using
thing which, in the shape we use it, is
a human continuance, and the
contrivances which man has de-
vised for obtaining water and distrib-
uting it have been among the most
wonderful and ingenious of any which
have occupied the human mind. Boun-
tifully as nature has pro vided water and
placed it within the reach of man, yet
we do in fact get or use but little of it
except by the aid of inventions.
The air surrounds us at all times and
and we cannot help using it if we would;
but, if we want it either hotter or colder
than we find it, we must resort to some
invention to crafty our want. If we
want it to blow upon us when it is still,
we must set it inmotion by some contriv-
ance, and fans among other things have
been invented for that purpose. A large
, amountof human ingenuity has been eX-
pended upon devices for moving air when
we want it moved, upon fans, blowers
and ventilators.
How small a part of our food do we
take as animals do, in the form provided
by nature, how very large share con-
! tIived by man! We drink infusions of
tea or coffee without thinking that the
compounds are human inventions. How
large place the milk of the COW has in
the food of man, but how little of it
I could he have but for multitude of con-
trivancesl We think of butter as we do
OF milk, that it is production of nature; ;
and 10 it is, but its separation from mailk
is an invention which has been followed
by host of inventions to effect the sepa-
ration easier and better.
Sugar is production of nature, but lit
tie known few hundred years ago,
Separated from the plants in which it is
/ formed, it is an invention of man. The
savage who first crushed some kernels of
wheat between two stones, and separated
the mealy interior from the outer skin, in
vented flour, and the human mind has
not ceased to be exercised on the subject
of its improvement Popular Sciencc
M0nthIy.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-02-19
Household Hints and Recipes.

The most effectual remedy for Shiny
and greasy drain pipes is copper dis
solved and left to work gradually through
the pipe.
No kitchen should be without scales to
test the integrity OF things purchased by
weight, and to measure the quantities of
various recipes.
Sardines should not be served in the
original tin boxes. Lay them carefully
into majolica OF porcelain sardine dish,
and garnish with ehdive leaves or lettuce.
If your fiat irons trouble you, by drop
Ping black specks from the top or sides
when ironing, take them in pan of soap
suds and give them thorough washing
and dry quickly to prevent rusting.
Old garments that may be utilized in a
hundred ways, for rugs, Innings, cushions
and the like, are sometimes rendered
worthless because, when no longer fit for
wear, they are not ripped to pieces,
brushed and put away.
Cut In thick slices cold boiled leg OF
mutton; it should not be cooked too
much or it will fall into pieces; put on it
salt and pepper, and then broil it. Let
it be very hot, and add thick sauce fla
vored with fresh tomatoes, or tomato
sauce and serve.
A noble housekeeper says that an eco
nomical substitute for butter may be east
ly made. Melt piece of nice fat pork
and strain it through thin cloth into
jars. Set it aside where it will cool
quickly, when it may be used instead of
butter for.any kind of cake. Pound cake
made with it is pronounced delicious.
Glossy starch may be secured in this
way: Take two ounces of white gum
arabic powder. put into a pitcher, and
pour on it pint of boiling water, accord
ing to the degree of strength you desire,
and then, having covered it, let it stand
all night. In the morning pour it care
fully from the dregs into a clean bottle
keep it for use A tablespoonful of gum
water stirred into pint of starch that
has been made in the usual manner will
give lawns, either black or printed, look
of newness, when nothing else can restore
them after washing. 1t is also good,
much diluted, for thin white muslin and
bobbinet.
An economical dish may be made of
the breast of veal. Wash the breast and
dry it with soft napkin; rub it with
salt and dust it with flour. Set it in a
pot with tight cover, in which is boil
ing hot butter, and let it brown slowly
on both sides. Then pour in the pot at
the side of the veal enough boiling water
to cover half of it, adding finely minced
parsely root, a handful of mushrooms, OIL
a cupful of satisfy cut in pieces, Let this
cook for an hour and half, adding d
little powdered mace and several slices
of lemon during the last quarter Of an
hour. Should the sauce not be thick
enough, little brown flour may be
added.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-02-19
StOneWall JacksOn's Horse.

Several horses became famous in the
war from their association with famous
commanders. Probably the only survi-
vOrs Of them all is cold Sorrel,n Stone
wall Jackson's charger. General Jackson
rode him in all the battles in which he
took part, and was on his back when he
received the wound from which he died.
After passing through various hands Old
Sorrel was sent to Mrs. jackson, who
afterward gave him to the Military insti-
tute af Lexington, Va. He is about thirty
years old, and his name, tail and fetlocks
have nearly all disappeared, one hair at a
time, through the persistence of relic
hunters The horse is still spirited, al
though stiff in his joints. Hcis a general
favorite, and is greatly petted at the
military institute. -Ne0 York Tribune.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-02-19

With the fierce Demonstration he had come
off victor
In the jungles of tropic Brazil,
And the wild alligator and things of that
natur'
Vie said twas pleasure to kill.
Twas cold day and drizzly whenever o
/. grizzly
Or panther could make him afraid,
md tropical veF67ili S6a5 seI people squirn1fn'
Didn't terrify him the least shade
He said he had seen a wild roaring hyena
Quail and crouch at the glance of his eve,
And an African lion that he had his eve on
Was calm as a pig in a sty.
So the people of Newsville. this bruiser from
Bluisevile,
Regarded with feelings of awe,
And this boastful new conner for the whole Of
one summer,
Regaled them with tales of his jaw.
But bills from the tailor and plumber and
mailer
Piled up on his table unpaid,
And twas misery and woe, sir, to the butcher
and grocer
To whom he awarded his trade.
The cook and dressmaker, the staid under.
taker,
The painter, the printer, the priest,
The clam and fish dealer, the medical healer;
he swindled from greatest to least.
So~when spring was budding he left on a
sudden,
This man of such valiant renown.
he left every creditor as poor as ON editor,
For he'd "stuck" every man in the town.
Lynn UnioN
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-02-19
Big Things.

The greatest wall in the world Is the
Chinese wall, built by the emperor of the
Tsin dynasty, about 2S0 B. c., as protec-
ton against the Tartars. 1t traverses
the northern boundary of China, and is
carried over the highest hills, through
the deepest valleys, across rivers, and ev-
cry other natural obstacle. Its length is
1850 miles,
Among the most remarkable natural
echoes is that of Eagles Nest, on the
banks of Killarney, Ireland, which re-
peats bugle call until il seems to be
sounded from a hundred Instruments, and
that of the banks of the Naha, between
Bingen and Coblentz, which repeats a
sound seventeen times.
The most remarkable whirlpool is the
malestrom of the northwest coast of Nor
way and southwest of MoskeneSol, the
most southerly of the Lofoden Isles. 1t
was once supposed to be unfathomable,
but the depth has been shown not to ex-
coed twenty fathoms.
The most remarkable artificial echo
known is that of the castle Simonetta,
about two miles from Milan. 1t is occa-
stoned by the existence of two parallel
walls of considerable length. 1t repeats
the report of a pistol sixty times.
The greatest cataract in the world il
that of Niagara The Horseshoe fall, on
the Canadian side, has perpendicular
descent of 1873 feet. The height of the
American fall is 1877 feet. The Horse
shoe fall, which carries a larger volume
of water than the American fall is about
600 yards wide, and extends from the
Canadian shore to Goat Island.
The biggest diamond in the world, if,
indeed, it be diamond, is the Braganza,
which forms a part of the Portuguese
crown jewels. 1t weighs 1900 carats.
However, not little doubt exists of its
being diamond, as the government has
never. allowed it to be tested. 1t was
found in Brazil in 1741.
The largest tested, but uncut, diamond
is the Manhattan, belonging to the Rajah
of NATHAN in Borneo. 1t is of pure
water, weighs 267 carats, and is of pear
shape, indented at the thick end. 1t was
found about 1860 at Landark, in Borneo.
1t has been the cause of a sanguinary
war. Before it was cut the Kohinoor,
which is one of the English crown
jewels, was the largest tested diamond
1t then weighed 1893 carats. When in
possession of the Emperor Aurengezbt
it was reduced, by unskillful cutting, tc
1856 carats. During the Sikh mutiny il
was captured by British troops and pre-.
sented to Queen Victoria. 1t was re-
cut, and now weighs 116 1-6 carats.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-02-19
FARM, GARDEN AND HOUSEHOLD.
Keep Ahead orthe Work.

Keep ahead Of your work during the
whole season. Work is so much more
pleasant in this way than to have it
dragging two OF three weeks behind. In
order to accomplish this, make plans in
advance for the seasons work, and, so
far as possible work according to these
plans. Then, during leisure time in
winter, see that all farm and garden
tools are ready for use when the busy
season arrives. Keep all farm tools and
implements under shelter when not in
actual use. So far as possible keep all
noxious weeds from ripening seeds Re-
member that one hours work in gar
den or field when weeds first start, is
worth One-half DAVIS work later.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-02-19
Watering Plants.

Generally speaking, we do not recon-
mend watering gardens, especially with
a watering-pot or small sprinkler. Su-
perfcial watering often does as much
harm as good. Watering the surface en-
cOurages the growth of surface roots at
the expense of those which run deeper in
the soil. Surface watering also bakes
the top of the ground, forming crust
which is very injurious to any growing
crop. Some of the market gardeners who
have an abundance of water at command
from street water-pipes, have found that
watering gardens by the use of hose and
sprinklers. is of doubtful utility. Few of
us have the patience to sprinkle water as
slowly as it is delivered by tn clouds.
We hurry it so much that the surface is
puddled, and put in condition entirely
unlike the action of a long-continued,
gentle rain. Then we water while the
sun shines, which is also contrary to ma
lures ways. Artificial watering should
be. done by underground drain-pipes if
practicable, to be of the greatest benefit to
soil and crops. In small garden where
one has few plants that is specially de-
sirable to force into constant growth,
water may be applied by sinking flower
pots, pieces of drain-tile or old stove
pide in the soil, into which water may be
poured and allowed to settle in the lower
strata of the soil without wetting the sur
face. Evaporation at the surface is thus
prevented, and little water will do as
much good as large quantity applied in
tie usual way with sprinkler
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-02-19
Fish Ont Of Water.

Mr.. Grant Allen remarks that the
helplessness and awkardness of fish out
of water have been much exaggerated
by the thoughtless generalization of I'M
scientific humanity. While most fish
prefer water many of them cut better
figure on dry land than most of their
critics themselves would cut in mid
ocean. There are fish that wriggle
across country intrepidly with the dex-
terity and agility of the most accom-.
plished snakes; fish that walk about on
open sand banks, semi-erect on two legs,
as easily as lizards: fish that hop and
skip on tail and fins in a manner that the
celebrated jumping -frog himself might
envy; and fish That fly through the air
with grace and swiftness that would
put to shame hosts of their feathercd
competitors. There are even fish, like
some kinds of cells and the African mud
fish, that scarcely live in watt at all, but
merely frequent wet and marshy places,
where they lie snugly in the soft ooze
and damp earth that line the bottom.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-02-19
Varieties of Food for Fowls.

Many writers favor the practice of
feeding the chicks the eggs that have
been subjected to the heat of incubation
for week OF ten days and thrown out,
as unfertile. We, however, do not think
well of this practice. Very few if any
such eggs are really fit to be eaten by
very young chicks; when boiled there is
a slimness about them which is not found
in fresh egg, and it is my opinion that
they will produce disease.
Lean meat boiled chopped very fine
and mixed with scalded dough, made OF
oat or wheat and cornmeal, equal parts,
is fine food, much relished. When
seemingly without appetite 'dumpy''
both young and old CHI. cks will fight for
meat.
1t is their natural food as much as OF
more so than grain. and they are very
fond of it; while too much should not be
given clear, it should form part of the
dough at least one meal each day. For n
variety of food is as essential to the proper
and rapid development of the chicks as
it is essential to the health and produc-
tiveness of old fowls.
One kind of food alone, no matter how
good in itself will not answer; "a change
is necessary, or perhaps better still mix
,ture of the best foods in the right proper
ton would be the right thing. | have
usually given this to the several fowls and
mixed in the quantities best suited to the
! health of the tender little chicks. OF course
everything is to be ground first, then
when they are larger, cracked fine and
lastly fed cracked coarse or whole; every
thing is boiled or scalded and fed warm
or cold according to the time of the yeal
or weather. 1t is no special benefit in
my opinion to feed warm food at noon
and evening during warm weather. -
Racine Agricultwist.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-02-19
Feeding Dairy Cows.

A subscriber in the State of New York,
where hay is worth from $1S to $40 a
ton, asks whether, in feeding dairy cows
it is wise to let them have all the good
hay they will eat when they are fed four
quarts of grain day, and whether they
will not eat more than they will digest
properly, and so be fed at a loss
This is an important question when
hay is high. When dairymen shall study
the composition and feeding value of all
the different foods, they will be able to
produce milk at less cost. There is no
branch of agriculture that is, in fact, less
understood than the principles of feed
ing. Most dairymeh suppose that hay is
the cheapest food for their cows, and
think it a misfortune to be short of hay
which is, in sense, true, for everyone
should try and produce all the hay re-
quired by his stock-but it is seldom
true that the market price of grain is
higher than hay. If we consider the rela-
tive nutritive value of hay and grain, or
product of grain, we find that good
meadow hay or clover is no cheaper at
$13 to $14 per ton than good wheat bran
or middlings is at $50 or $91 per ton, OF
conmeal at $22 or $23 per ton, or linseed
cake or meal at $32 to $3S per ton. Now
this does not mean that cornmeal, mid
dlings or oil meal would be Just
as appropriate for the complete food
of COW as hay. We know that
such concentrated food would be quite
dangerous to feed to COW without any
coarse fodder, but it means that the
nutriment in these foods will be cheap tc
make up any deficiency in the ration al
those prices as hay at the price men.
toned Therefore, when hay is dear in
the dairy districts, instead of buying hay
dairyman should buy grain in some form
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-02-19

The powers of oratory of Z. S. Senator
Voorhees,, of Indiana, are universally ac-
knowledged. Where even in Demosthenes
could there be words more eloquent than
these? 81 consider St. Jacobs Oil a
splendid remedy. Isuffered from rheuma-
tism of the back | used st. Jacobs Oil,
which gave me instantaneous relief, and
then cured me-"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-02-19

A Yankee clinched his argument with
an Englishman as to the relative size of
the Thames and Mississippi by saying,
"Why, look here, mister, there amt
enough water in the whole of the Thames
to make gargle for the mouth of the
Mississippi river"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-02-19

As Stages are quickly abandoned with the
completion Of railroads, so the huge drastic,
caihartic pills, composed Of crude and bulky
medicines are quickly abandoned with the
i.hItIotauctlon Of DIR; Pierce's pleasant Purga-
tive Pellets" which are sugar-c coated, and lit
ile larger than mustard seeds but composed Of
druggists
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-02-19

Fordyspepsia, indigestion. depression of spir-
its and general debility in their various forms,
also as preventive against fever and ague and
other intermittent fevers the "Ferro-P hosphor-
ated Elixir of Calisaya," made by Caswell,
Hazard & Co. New York, and sold by all Drug
gists is the best tonic; and for patients recover
ing from fever or other sickness il has no equal.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-02-19

Young and middle-age1 men, suffering from
OF memory and hypychondria, should enclose
~ cents in stamps for large illustrated pam
phlet suggesting sure cure. Address, Worlds
Dispensary Medical Association, Buffalo, n. Y
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-02-19

"Why is it, Hodson, that you will use
such extravaganza comparisons? Don't
you know that it gives feebleness to your
meaning"
whats the matter now?"
'Well, take the expression you have
just used, for instance 'sadder than
death Now don't you know that moth
ing could be sadder than death2n
''Hold on, Timmons, don't know sc
well about that. Suppose you come ovel
to tea, try my wife's biscuit, and judge
for yourself. = hicago Ledger.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-02-19

1T Is so EvERYwHERE.-E. B. Ball, druggist
Aliens Lung Basam: 1T is the best selling
throat and lung remedy, and gives general
satisfaction. | cheerfully recommend it."
Price 25c. 50c. and 81 per bottle at Druggists.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-02-19
A Case Nor Beyond Helm.

DR.. NJ. H. Hinsdale, kewanee, ILL.,, advises us OF a
remarkable cure of Consumption. He says: "A
neighbours wife was attacked with violent lung dis
ease and pronounced beyond help from Quick Con
sumption As a last resort the family was persuaded
to try DIR. WM HALLS BALSAM FOR THE
LUNGS To the establishment of, all, by the time
she had used one-half dozen bottles she was about
the house doing her work.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-02-19

Prof. Grothe, of the Brooklyn Board Of
Health, analysed Red Star Cough Cure
and found it absolutely free from poisons
and opiates, and safe and sure. Price, %
cents
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-02-19

A chalk mound from which smoke and
heat issue in several places is the latest
discovery in The Santa Ynez Valley, north
of the town of Santa Barbara, Cal.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-02-19

Three governors of Virginia, Jefferson,
Monroe and Tyler, became president.
There are two counties in Virginia which
have furnished two presidents each.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-02-19
A Weeks Woes.

On Sunday l was frozen,
On Monday was earthquaked!
On Tuesday soaked with rain,
On Wednesday nearly baked,
On Thursday was blown to rags,
On Friday l got fried;
On Saturday I'd had enough,
And in a snowstorm died
London Globe
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-02-19

will sink a great ship; and what at first appears
TO be trifiing cough is apt to eliminate in
consumption If not properly attended TO in
the lungs, and for III blood and skin diseases,
DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery has
no equal. BY druggists.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-02-19

Not single case of hydrophobia has
occurred in Berlin for three years. But
every Berlin dog is muzzled all the same
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-02-19
a Terrible pIfsto IKE,

A great mistake is made by any person who
expects to get cured of the Asthma by smok-
ing any kind of herbs. The only known cure
for the Asthma is DR.. Taft's A STHMALINE
Trial bottles sent free. See advertisement
next week.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1886-02-19

In Paris II costs SO TO crenate body, and
this includes coal and labor with an urn
thrown in. In Milan The cost is only 81 40,
but they give no urn or chrome.