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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-07-09

bulk OF the increase, In spite Of discouraginp
times having been made In the last Eve years.
That Is to say, the rate OF increase from 1881
TO 1856 was more than twice as rapid a. from
1876 to 1881. Department Of Agriculture fig
ures now credit us with Al, 600 600 cattle.
The growth Of population in the same ten
years has been 30 great, however, that while
at it's beginning we had not much less than
$50 cattle to the l 900 Of population, the six.
ty-three per cent. of increase leaves us now
with only about 500 to the 900 OF popula-
ton that is, the ratio OF cattle to the popu-
lation has gained upon itself not far from
twenty five per cent
1t is also interesting TO note in what the
great increase has chiefly consisted. Within
the past FIVE years beef making has received
a greater impetus in tlis country than has
ever been known at any other time in any
part of the world. It Is not necessary to
enumerate the causes Of this, which have Of
ten been discussed in these columns The
fact itself is sufficient in this connection.
From 1881 to 1886 the increase in dairy cat
tie was 10 per cent, while the increase in all
other kinds Of cattle-chieAy stock for beef
purposes-wss nearly fJty per cent Is it
any wonder that cattle raising is just now less
profitable than II was few years since Or
could there be q more striking demonstration
Of the consumptive capacity Of our peopleY
We now have more than four times as many
cattle as the United Kingdom, the country from
which we have derived more of the good
blood in our herds than from any other coun-
try in the world. And into that same coun-
try we are, in spite Of hostile legislation,
crowding live cattle and dressed meats at a
rate which Is creating no little alarm. On
this subject Bells Messenger (London) says
abiding TO the phenomenal growth Of the
American beef industry ut il this astOund.
ing increase of stores and mested animals
which s the tremendous fact that the British
farmer has to face. 1t is the supply Of ami
mals-probaby in shipments Of dead meat
that threatens TO keep down our home meat
markets from being remunerative in the flu
ture. The more we look at the facts the more
does the situation become alarming"
1t is not strange that all this should be
looked upon with some uneasiness by British
producers. But have American farmers ground
for alarm over the same condition Of things
We think not. If the development of cattle
growing has been seemingly rushing TO an eX-
treme, reaction will naturally one Of these
days carry it the other way. There is cause
for believing now that the rate of increase
has been in some degree checked Besides
the growth Of the past Eve years has been in
the ranching districts more than anywhere
else, and this seems to be approaching it's
limit Serious obstacles have been thrown in
its way in the last year or two, and the ten
dency Of the times is to gradually curtail it,
reach and power. Time and circumstance
will regulate the other difficulties in the way
OF profitable cattle raising and its future
seems to be as well assured as that of any
other branch OF the farm industry. Stock
man.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-07-09
A Mise Reform.

The habit of administering quiuiue in powerful
doses as an antidote to malarial maadies was once
dangerously common Happily, this practice has uu.
dergOne wise reform. Not only the public but pro
fessional men, have adopted-not wholly, Of course
but largely-HOstetter's Stomach Bters safe
botanic substitute for the pernciOus Alkalnid. The
consequences Of this change most important. Fee
yer and ague patients now are cured formerly thei
complaints were only for the time relieved or hall
cured the remedy eventually ai ing to produce any
appreciable effect unless the doses were increased
of the bters persstently followed breaks M
the worst attacks and prevents their return. The
medicine is Of no ambiguous character, but posity,
and satisfactory aud the whence it proceeds
are very numerous.
Colorado offers 81 for every line Of trees along high
ways bitches and fences, when properly cared for.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-07-09
When 60 Cut Hay.

New Hampshires hay crop amounts to
about half a million tons annually, that Of
Maine to over million, Massachusetts, to
$50, 600, and Vermont about a million tons
With such vast product if any method can
be devised whereby each farmers hay cut
can be bettered, the aggregate benefit result
ing will be very large, financially considered.
1t is universally conceded that there is one
time in the life of grass when it can be cut
for hay to the best advantage but opinions
vary considerably as to just when that time
arrives. Some believe it to be when the
grass is in full bloom, before the seeding pro.
cess has been fully entered upon others
hold that at maturity, and not before, should
the knife be applied-a period several weeks
later than the first named still others insist
that better results are obtainable by cutting
few days previous to maturity. The subject
is a most important one, and every year re-
ceives conspicuous attention at the hands of
our farmers and the agricultural press. In
teresting experiments have been made, look
ing to the demonstration of whether early or
late cut hay contained the more nutrition. A
few years ago, at the Maine agricultural farm,
a portion of a crop was moved when in full
bloom and another part some weeks later.
The hay from these fields was fed to mich
cows, under the same conditions, for ~ days.
A difference of 81 per cent for milk produc'
ton was found to exist in favor Of the early
cut hay. The butter product resulting from
both feeds was just about the same. On the
following year the same experiment was tried
again. and again it was proven that early-out
hay had more nutritive qualities. For an 81
days test the precedence went to the early
cut in milk product by 2S pounds, and in but
ter product 4-l0 pounds. Quite difference
this. If hay cut while in full bloom is 80
much richer than that taken when mature
hay representing thousands Of dollars is lite
rally wasted every summer in New England
The hay crop in the four states named in the
opening of this article is yearly over 8, $50, =
600 tons. Unquestonably much of this is
cut at the wrong time, but of course the per
cent would not be 80 high as to make a diff
ference of Gs in favor of early. cut hay, as in
the experiment of the Maine farm. Allowing
that only two per cent gain might be made,
it will readily be seen that the pecuniary re-
suit would be very rge.-MirrOr and Far
1QfT.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-07-09

The statistics of increase in cattle produo-
ton in the United States in late years furnish
some very suggestive facts. There has been
an unchecked growth throughout the present
generation-indeed We might say from the
first settling of the country-but il has been
other periods in the development of the cat
tie industry In the ten years ending with
1856 the number of cattle increased nearly
sixty three per cent. In the first half OF this
period the gain was q little less than one
third of this percentage propoTtionally, the
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-07-09
TnO mich LnI,nr.

Without doubt, most farmers devote too
many hours to labor. 1t is not an unusual
thing to begin his work at four o'clock in the
morning in the long days of summer and con-
tinue as long as daylight lasts with barely an
hour spent for incoming" This gives fully
fifteen hours-too much for any man. no
matter how great his endurance. Is it nee
essary that any farmer should devote 30 many
hours to labor? OF course, there are occa-
sions when demand impels performance to
the last degree of strength but If this con-
tinues there is no reward great enough to
compensate the loss of health the physical
break that must come under strain too great
when continued beyond the limit of endu-
rance. The question recurs is there gain
in excessive application to labor? The rea-
sonable answer must be, there is not
Any farmer may simplify his work by in
telligent planning, and thereby effect material
saving of strength. The time has gone by
when mere muscular force would count as
the prime factor in useful farming. Now it
is question of Survival of the httest" and
this means the wisest. The man who thinks
most clearly, who plans most wisely, who
economies most judiciously is the one who
will gather the profits of farming, If, indeed,
profits are to be found. One Of the most
hurtful effects Of excessive application to the
manual labor of farming is that dulness
which must ensue when physical powers are
Observation-Disclosures OF thought and of per-
ception. The man Who works every moment
of time while he has strength to perform, ex-
cites friction that wears the same as in me-
chanical devices. In the latter, fabrication
serves to facilitate operation, but this the
farmer does not allow himself, or its oounteU
part in recreation of any kind, 80 long as
the tasks Of his field press for performance.
One of the great troubles with farm labor
is that 1t eXacts too much, and ii wears out
the man who works simply because he works
too much. If he could 80 plan his varied
tasks as to lessen demand upon strength and
upon time, the chances are that he would be
more successful, because there would be
less waste of energies, or rather loss of en-
ergies. The requirement is plain. Will it be
needed The farmer who has gone along
years dependent on muscular force for profits
is not likely to change, until in the course OF
nature he incurs disabilities, and with them
consequent regret because of the foolish
waste Of which he has been guilty Husband
man.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-07-09

OF midsummer has weakening effect both upon
body aud mind. You feel absolutely incapable Of do
ing any arduous WORT, and light duties are per-
formed anguidly aud uuwingly. THIS low state Of
the system causes even greater iuhrmity, and gives
opportunity for serious disease TO gain foothOld. In
this condition the system is quick to respond to the
reyivng, quicsening and strengthening effects Of
Hoods Sarss para, which puries the blood regulates
the digestive organs, and intuses fresh life and ygor
into every portion Of the body. People who have TAX
en- II write us saying: at puts new life into me -: ait
makes me young again" Reader. il you suffer from
summer weakness, try Hoods Sarsaparla. 100 doses
one dollar.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-07-09
CENTRAL VERMONT RAILROAD.
FITCHBUR6 RAILROAD
HVU'AO IUNNhH HVU

depot on CauHeway street, BOstou.)
on and after Monday, April 49, trains will run o..
follows:
Leave No. Adams for Boston at g2:14 '4:45, 3d. A.
N.;l:iO, 4:45 p. NJ. Sundays, l2:l4, AS, 81 AN
Leave Greenfield Tor Boston at f2i0 y $3.50 $50 IL l
A. NJ: $3.50, G:05 Pm. Sundays 2:lO 5:5s, II III A.
NJ; J:25P.M.
Leave Millcrs Falls for Boston al G:14 G:t7 II $50
M;2:53 G:25 =. NJ. Sundays G:l4, II 800 A. NJ; go
IN.
Returning leave Boston
For North Adams, $3.50, Accom-, $50, Express, A. NJ
$500 IA, 200, 1880, ?. N.
For Millers Fals 6:3o Accom- $3.50 EH., II 10 g. 49,;
1900 Ex., 900 tx. Pm.
For Greenfield $50, Accom-; $3.50, Express; l1:lj.
AM; '3:OOEN, 1900 TX, 1880 =. NJ.
Leave Millers Falls for North Adams
10 :35, II :29 4. NJ; &C 10, 'l0.U7 p. ".
Leave Greenfield i3:0s, II :05, II az A NJ; 'G:IO
'iU:J4 ,. NJ.
Rims daily, including Sundays
sRuus Sundays, omitted Mondays.
JOHN ADAMS aen1 Sup't
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-07-09

The danger to valuable dogs from keeping
vicious sheep is seen by the following item,
clipped from an exchange AS Joseph Mar
tins two dogs were crossing Henry Robson 8
pasture one day last week. they were attacked
by large flock Of sheep owned by Mr.. Rob
SON The dogs stood their ground and a saw
age fight ensued, iu which FIVE Of the sheep
we're killed and many wounded, but the dogs
escaped unhurt."
This reminds us of the riots melted by the
oolored Republicans of the South, and the in
variable result
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-07-09
The Voice OF she PeopIe,

The people, as whole, seldom make mistakes, and
the unanimous voice of praise which comes from
those who have used Hoods SArsapara fully justines
the claims Of the proprietors of this great medicine
Indeed these very claims based entirely on what
tue people say Hoods sarsapara has done for them.
Read the abundant evidence OF It's curative powers,
and give II a fair, honest trial.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-07-09
Agricultural.

The over production Of strawberries this
year was no great that in many instances
growers received less for their berries than
the cost Of picking, freight and commission,
suffering a cash loss in addition to the entire
loss Of the berries.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-07-09
Hay Fever and nos. Cold

Are attended by an inflamed condition Of the lining
membrane Of the nostrils, ear-ducts aud thros at
tecting the lungs. An acrid mucus is secreted, the
discharge is accompanied with burning sensation.
There are severe spasms Of sneezng frequent attacks
Of headache, watery and inhamed eyes. EIys Cream
Balm is remedy that eau be depended upon. SOC at
druggists by mail registered, Coo. Ely Brothers,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-07-09

The haying season is well advanced, and
the crop is better than an average We have
been more favored than many other sections,
severe droughts, reducing the hay crop one
half, having prevailed in portions Of New
York state and the west
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-07-09

COD LIVER OIL, WITH HYPOPHOSrHITES,
Is prepared in perfectly agreeable FORM at the same
time increasing the remedial potency of both these
specifics. 1t Is acknowledged by leading to be marvel
Gus in its curative powers in consumption, scrofua
chronic coughs and wasting diseases. Take other.
For house cleaning there is nothing to compare with
James Pyles Pearliue 1t does the work in half the
usual time without soap anything else Sold by all
grOctrs, but beware Of counterfeits
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-07-09

Trains arrive In BrattlebOrO-
1910 from South vernon.
1928 a. m. from New London and New York
12:25 D. m. from Millers Fails, llOOsac Tunnel, Bo-
ton, Fltchburg, &c.
$500 p m. white Mountain express from New Yud
via Springfield, Mass.
$3.50 p. M from Palmer, New London and Boston.
1859 pm from Springfield.
1910 p. M from Springfield and New York.
1890 pm from New London ana Boston Via VI Illrf.
FAILS. &. r. NPAI LDlNG, Supi.
New London, Conn, Tuesday, July 3, 1856.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-07-09
Railroads.
VERMnNI MLLEY RAlLRnAn

~ IN and aticrJune ~. DO.
T5ss5T757s7S57 a - ~ trains on thisr0ad wi.i
tisssisssissi. n tEeh leave BRATTLEBORO Tor aIl
-n1---AA---@-p North 40 1850 70. m
8:Os 900 and 1910 pm.
The 1910 p. m. train Is express for Montreal t,t
White River Junction. with sleeping car attarh,.l
The t0:8O %. M train liz mail train Tor Monipt Urr
81. Adams, Rutland, Burlington, Montreal, the ra.'
sunipslc road.
The 8:Os D. IN. train is the New YORK express.
The 600 p. m train Is mail train for WHITE River
junction and Rutland.
Trains leave BELLOWS FALLS for the south
connecting with The Connecticut Rivcrlin at Brat
tlrhnru as follows: Montreal express train at az,
A. m: mail aud accommodation, $40 am: Tram
nj 2:iO p. M; New YORK day express, 1872 y. m.
An these trains make close connections with B0..
tnnN Albany HR bot east and west uf Spr ngHrId
~ j. MtLt.ItAN. Superintendent
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-07-09

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria,
When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria,
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-07-09
NEW LONDON NORTHERN RAILROAD
ms LEAVE BRATTLEBORO
Going South.


$500 u. m. for Springfield and New YORK.
1000 a. m. for Conn. River u. X , Mlers Falls
Palmer, New London, Fltchhurg, boston, loosar
Tunnel, &C.
$40 p. ", white Mountain train for New YORK Via
South Vernon
$3.50 p. m. mail Tor New YORK via Springfield and
steamboat train for New YORK via New London :
connects at Mers Falls at $50 with Fltchburg
train for Boston.
$500 p. m. express for Springfield and New York
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-07-09

Here is a most excellent illustration Of the
philosophy of tillage, from the American Cul-
tivator: "There is little land cultivated or
worth cutivating that cannot be made profit
ably productive by thorough tillage. In its
season we urged applying to the land all the
manure that could be secured. Now the
crops are planted we urge the duty of max
ing the best of circumstances as they are. In
most cases fertility is in the soil but not avail
able. 1t is locked up in clods cultivation
unlocks them. 1t is much the same as stir
ring up tea when it does not taste sweet
enough. We do not add any sugar in doing
this but we make available what there is.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-07-09

HALE's HONEY Is the hest Cough C,Ee, %, 5Oc ST.
GLENh's SULPHUR SOAP heals and beauties, 25c
GERMAN CORN REMOVER kills Corns &, Buuions 2jc.
HILLS HAIR s WHISPER DYE-Black & Brown Coo
PIXIES To0THAcHE DROPS cure in l Minute, 25e,
DEANS RHEUMATIC PILLS are a sure cure. COO
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-07-09

The derivation Of the well known word Restaurant
has been supposed to be derived from the French
Restauer; We however, affirm that the word is
posed and comes to us directly from the Latin, with
so clear and vivid Significance that il Ia wonderful
that 1t has not been discovered before. Thus: Res
thlngi Taurus, bull ergo, Restaurants bully
thing. "Pedacura,' from Pedes, a foot and euro, a
cure; ergo footcure. Every druggist keeps it, "Ped-
acura" Is a sure cure for Corns and Bunions when
made in the form Of Pliable Plasters. As medicated
"tnsole' 1t is magical for Cold Feet, Rheumatic and
Neuralgia affections. "Pedaeura" il as necessary to
the afflicted as the restaurant Is to the hungry Ergo
they are both "bully things" What's in a name?
We thlnkwe can cure a bad case of backache
quicker with one of Carter's Smartweed and Bella
donna Backache Pasters than by any other app-
cation, ana AFTER the backache Is cured you can
stlll wear the plaster without discomfort fortwo or
three weeks longer. This combination of Smart
weed and BelladOnna Is great hit, and It Is hard
70 nnd any pain or ache that will not yield to IT,
Price 20 cents. Sold by druggists everywhere.
The wasting diseases Of infants and chill
dren are by no means confined to insufficient sup
ply Of food. The trouble is that the food IL iujudi-
eiously selected, and the limited digestive power of
the child is unable to assmilae il. Mellins food,
when prepared according to directions the best sub
stitue for mothers milk that has ever been produced
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-07-09

Cure for croup-Dr. Thomas's Eclectrc Oil, used
according to directions. 1t is the best remedy for all
sudden attacks of colds, pain or Inflammation, and
for injuries
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-07-09

How much money you have thrown away buying
worthless medicines prepared by uupriucped par
ties who care not what harm they may do to your sya
TEN. You can depend on every bottle Of Sulphur Bit
ters as being reliable medicine 1t searches outant
cleanses from the blood all impure matter and max
you feel like new person. - Boston Daily Globe.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-07-09

Derangement Of the liver with constipation, inc
Jures the complexion, induces pimpes, salOW skin
etc. Remove the cause by using Carters IItl,
Pills. one dose.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-07-09
seo,t,s Emulation o1Pure

Kissimmee, Fla, boasts Of a cucumber nineteen
ches long. weighlng 1--WE Lounds and half.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-07-09

ut is not generally known that Vermont
has more cultivated acres than any other New
England state, but such is the fact. Hither
to she has taken the lead in horses and sheep,
and ought to again, not in numbers, perhaps,
but in the development of the best breeds"
The above item is going the rounds of the
New England papers without comment, and
is also being copied into papers outside Of
New England. 1t is true that it is not gene.
rally known that Vermont has more cultivat.
ed acres than any other New England state,
for such is not the fact. Maine has nearly
200, 600 acres more improved land than YER
mont. For the past 80 years Maine has had
more horses than Vermont but who decides
that the average Maine horse is now better
than the average Vermont horse The Yer
mont merno sheep have still worldwide
fame not excelled by the hocks of any other
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-07-09

The new president of the Massachusetts,
agricultural college, Prof II. II. Goodell
who takes the place of President Greenough,
has been teacher of modern languages in
that college since 1867 He is the son of q
missionary to Turkey, and was born in Con-
stantinople in 1889. His election to the pres.
idency of the college has given rise to quite a
lively discussion, in which the merits of the
college are pretty freely criticised The So
called agricultural colleges are a constant tar
get for class of smart writer's whom the
name seems to exssperate. Had these insti-
tutions been called by some other name, con-
veying a more complete idea of their original
design, the red rag that irritates the bull
would at least have had another color
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-07-09
RHEUMATISM, EtC.
PEpAcuRA coRN PLAsreRs
PEDACURR INSOLES

Are the best known remedy for hard and soft
corns, and never fail to cure. Price, . cents.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-07-09

Cure cold Feet, CsOut, rheumatism,
Paralysis, swollen Feet, etc. The
Pcleg White Proprietary co, 80 Church Street,
New York, Manufacturers. Of first class
druggists and
LIB THORN, District Agent for Brattcboro, VI.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-07-09
RtOp and Think

Ministers, lawyers, teachers and others whose
occupation gives but little exercise should use
Carriers Little Liver PMS for torpid liver ana bill
iOusuess One Is a dose