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The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1886-11-26
The Spanish Onion.

In the city markets part of the year
are to be seen onions of enormous size
They are plainly onions, but four to six
times as large rs the fiery, tongh little
vegetables that pass under the name Or
dinarily, They are sold by the pound,
and large ones weigh as much as n pound
and half, sometimes more. In the eat
ing of them il is found that they are as
mild as they are big. The fire and biting
quality seems to be spread through the
large bulk till the flavor is quite lamb
like, compared to our northern onion.
Marketmen tell us this is the Spanish
onion, 1t grows in Bermuda largely,
and is shipped thence to the United States
When one tastes it it seems to dawn on
him why the Spanish and Italians like
onions so well. II is one of the main
crops of export from Bermuda.
This fine favored, mild, big onion could
not probably be acclimated in the northern
states. But there is no possible reason
why it should not grow and produce abnn-
dainty Mt the south. 1t is so agreeable in
taste that, were it once made common,
everybody, even young ladies. would eat
onions. 1t leaves little faint on the breath
compared to the common onion. South
ern truck farmers could add largely to
their gains by cultivating it. That coun-
try is the most prosperous in which the
articles it consumes are raised on it's own
soil
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1886-11-26

"Wolf teeth" in horses do no harm, and
should be let alone.
Soft naples make the best quick growth
trees for the timberless states.
The Arabian horse has more endurance
than those of any other breed. More
even than the mustang.
A strong solution of alum water ap-
piled several times day will remove
warts from animals
When tree drops its fruit over the
fence Of boundary line that fruit still
belongs to the owner of the tree
1t has been found that one cock for
twenty-five hens is quite enough to fertil-
ize the eggs. More do mischief
An agriculturist thinks it is better to
have corn seeded down with grass than
with weeds, as most corn fields are
Experiments on the tomato at the
Michigan Agricultural college proved
the variety called Nisbit's Victoria to be
the most productive, freest FROM rot. and
to terminate nearly as early as the earli-
est.
Farmers in neighborhood could club
together and buy a thoroughbred stall
lion, pure bred bull or ram, and thus
improve the stock of the whole country
round about, on the cooperative plan. IT
would be paying plan too.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1886-11-26
More MuttOn-Fewer Wrinkles,

We must increase the size of our stock,
not by crossing with other breeds, but
by judicious selection of larger, better
constitutional merinos, having fewer
wrinkles, less grease and longer staple.
1t can be done, and that too in a season
able time, by selection and good keeping
Other breeders of fine wool sheep, who
have found their sales falling off since
the decline in the price Of wool, are taking
the same view of the situation. They
will endeavor to get the wrinkled merino
pelts to unfold, smooth out and cover a
larger carcass 1t will not longer do to
ignore the mutton value of sheep in
addition to what it can do in the produc-
ton Of fine woOl.-New England Farmer
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1886-11-26
OUT SHE COMES,

One rope was passed round the heifer
just back of the forelegs, and fastened
The other end was brought down through
a pulley, as shown in the picture. A
span of strong mules provided the motive
power at the end of the rope. The other
rope was fastened about the heifer's
horns. A group of men pulled at this,
and thus kept the animals head frcm
falling to one side and catching ON the
stones. A steady pull by the mules
brought the heifer out without injury.
AS soon as she cleared the well curb
door was pushed under her and she was
lowered to the ground and the ropes
were removed. In a short time she was
upon her feet, apparently but little the
worse for the accident It frequently
happens in accidents of this kind that
animals are in danger of drowning or of
beating their heads against the wall In
such cases a halter or rope should always
be put on the animals head, to hold it
until help can be brought.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1886-11-26
A Butter Dairymnn.

Jesse Owen is a model butter dairy
man of Elmira, N. y. The Dairy World
gives the following account of his meth
dds:
He endeavOrs to make as much butter
in winter as possible. In the fall he used
to take his milk from the cellar and put
it in room above ground but he now
heats the cellar by steam when necessary,
and keeps the milk there the year round
He maintains the temperature Of the eel
lar at 62o to $50 for setting milk. The
cellar is so dry that he frequently gives it
a wetting. 1t is in the basement of the
dairy house, and nothing else is kept
there. He has Il boiler, with twO-horse
power engine, for churning. He has his
cows come in during the fall as far as pos
siblc He lays down Il bushel of corn and
bushel of oats in his windmill. Heputs
bushel of this with bushel of wheat
bran and feeds each COW four quarts
day when in milk, also feeding good hay.
In his large barn in cold weather the
temperature never goes below 45o. He
uses spring water, which never freezes.
In winter he waters his cattle only once
a day. OF course he does not get quite
as much milk in winter as in summer.
He cuts his corn early and feeds that
He gets more butter in November than in
any other month in the year. He has
only Jersey grade stock, and raises ten
calves u year, which are supposed to re-
plenish his dairy He feeds the calves
with skim milk for the first month, and
then begins to feed little hay and grain.
He averages from $50 to 278 pounds of
butter year from each COW.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1886-11-26
Drain burrows.

Since the Introduction of reaping and
moving machines the practice of throw
ing land up into ridges to dispose of sur
plus water has gone into disfavor. In SO
far as this has induced undertaking it
has been an advantage, but an open fur
row ON the snrface is far better than no
way for disposing of surplus water. Win
ter grain especially needs surface drain
age. as quite often the surface is flooded
while the soil is frozen, so that water can
not soak down to the underdrain. Land
for spring blowing is all the better for
being thrown into the ridges this fall
1t can be got at several days earlier than
if the surface is level, and if desired in
the spring the ridges may be plowed
down.-American Cultivator.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1886-11-26

The elephant is believed by the East Indians
to live 800 years, and instances are Oh record
Of elephants having been kept in captivity as
long as 100 years, their age being unknown
uhen taken from the forest. Camels live 40
o. so years Some birds attain great age,
sach as the swan and the eagle, which has
been known to live 100 years. Parrots have
been known to live so years. A tortoise lived
| o years and then persisted by accident
alter animals also attain great age such as
/ he carp, which has been known to live 200
vars, and pike has been known to live in
pond 30 years. 1t is said that in 1897 an
rHormous pike was caught in a lake near
Eulbronn, in Switzerland, with brass ring
attached to it. recording that it was put in
the lake in $780, There are indications that
the whale lives 400 years.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1886-11-26
Marketing Celery.

Celery intended to be taken to market
must not be removed from the pit or row
while it is green. 1t is not salable in that
condition. The preparing for market is
the most expensive stage through which
the crop passes. Every separate root has
to be dug, trimpled, knitted, washed and
packed. Sometimes two, or even three
roots are required to make bunch
equivalent to one good sized root Ten
dozen punches, even after the digging
and bringing into the shed, will make a
large days work for one man to prepare
for market
Celery is usually packed in boxes of
three dozen in each. If the celery is
large, often two and half dozen will
fill the box Celery cannot be grown,
counting every root, for less than four
cents per root. At wholesale the price
of celery varies from 81. so to So per box
of two and a half to three dozen, according
to the season
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1886-11-26
Make Winter Work.

Can't you make work for the hired
man this winter Try it. Can't you
make arrangements for feeding stock or
l~esltting wood that will enable yoMto give
the hired man home, at least? The
cities are filled every winter with farm
hands who have no place to stay after
November. Many of them would come
here anyway, but there are some who
would stay at the farm if they knew they
could have good home. These are the
men you should help. Many young
man can be made into a useful citizen by
a little encouragement, such as you can
easily give. You have home, with
plenty to eat and drink and enough to
wear. If you have promising young
man at work for you don't let him go
tramping off to the city this winter-if
few words from you will keep him away.
Exert yourself, make little extra worl,
for the sake of giving him a job. We
make no plea for the many foul tongued
rascals who are found on too many
farms. Get rid of them by all means
They are worse than poison in your fam
lily. But if you have man who is cara-
BILE of approaching home, and who has
good in him, keep him if you can. You
have chance to carry out little prac-
teal benevolence that you will never re-
gret.-Rural New Yorker.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1886-11-26
TALKING IN THEIR SLEEP.

You think am dead"
The apple tree said,
Because have never a leaf to show
Because stoop,
And my branches droop,
And the dull gray MOSES over me grow!
But I'm all alive in trunk and shoot;
The buds Of next May
l fold away
But pity the Tithored grass at my root"
you think am dead"
The quick grass said,
Because have parted with stem and blade!
But under the ground
l am safe and sound
With the SHOWS thick blanket over me laid
I'm all alive and ready to shoot,
Should the spring Of the year
Come dancing here
But pity the flower without branch or root"
You think am dead"
A soft voice said,
Because not branch or root own?
never have died,
But close | hide
In piumy seed that the wind has sown
Patient wait through the long winter hours;
You will see me again
shall laugh at you then,
Out of the eyes of hundred flowers"
ST Nicholas
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1886-11-26
AnagraluS.

Each of the following anagrams may be
transposed to form the name of famous man;
1. c. will love R. more. 2. l fed regal
jams. 8. A pale barn poet9 No, no. 4 /
am Jan N. Flinnberk. 5. A wit-mill, Tip.
9. A soft hens for Jem. Z. No, call q
Brahmin. s. Butcher Moriul's chops.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1886-11-26
Buried Cities.

Ii. The dove rises early in the morning.
2. Can Ada come ana see me to-days g. Can
you take her at o'clock! 4. Papa ran after
my little dog. 5. gazed amazed, at hens in
the garden. g. The little cub at the circus
was very cunning. Z. There are for sale
many pieces of china. s. We went to view
hill, meadow, spring, field and farm
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1886-11-26
A Brave Girl.

Recently New York girl of Is, who had
taken lessons in First Aid to the Injured
was in Fallsburgh, n. Y, when boy was
thrown from wagon and his leg broken.
She at once put her knowledge into use set
the leg, and he is recovering fast. Pity there
are not more girls like that.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1886-11-26

Rec nifty we hGvo taken advantage of
tho comparative leisure on the farm to do
something coward stopping washes In
many places VIC found little washes
started CT the upper side of bitches. Our
practice fer some years has been to leave
IN unplowcd strip three or four feet wide
Glong tie upper margin of bitches to stop
washes and filter oct the dirt coming
down from above 1t works admirably.
bat sometimes, notwithstanding this pre-
ccution, little washes have started. We
lad o E@c2d with wagon load of leaves
follow each ditch on stubble land. throw
leaves in each wash, and where rocks
were convenient put some of them at the
lower end of the wash to hold the leaves in
place. In the absence of rocks few
stubs may be driven across the mouth.
Leaves not only catch and hold dirt, but
enrich the spot, and next year grass ard
weeds viii spring up in the wash and
filter out the dirt passing through them
A very little work of this kind every
summer will keep farm in excellent
condition. 1t should be done in summer
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1886-11-26
SULKY PLOW.

Those with whom the sulky pillow is
popular declare that with it an even
depth Of furrow can be gagged perfectly
It turns over tho land so completely that
grass and weeds can by it be thrown
under t-.o furrow md left to rot and en-
rich tho sell, 1t is not, however, quite so
handy for turning corners US the old fash
ioned hand plow we5. 1t is much easier
on man and beast, though.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1886-11-26
GREBE's NEST.

GREBE'S NEST
The mother bird lays her eggs and sits upon
them. The nest floats about among tall
reeds and rushes, quite safe. But the best
part remains to be told. If any saucy boy
finds the little grebe upon its nest, and makes
us if he would disturb It, the bird plunges
one foot quickly into the water, uses it for an
oar, and actually rows her raft nest out Of
harms way in less than no time.
The little grebe is bird that has no tail at
ALL and her legs are placed SO far back that
she stands almost upright, like a penguin,
and can scarcely walk upon land at all But
i'll the water she is so at home that she even
builds boat nest.
Did you ever see a picture Of flamin o's
nest! You have seen perhaps the brilliant
scarlet bird itself at geological garden, or
at least you have looked at pictures Of it.
The aamingo is found along the coasts Of
Florida.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1886-11-26
The Sulky Pillow,

Wheeled plows arc used to u consider
able degree in these days of hard packed
ground. The wheels carry tho weight of
the pillow and prevent to some extent
the hard packing Of tho bottom soil, which
comes with long filth. Harder and
harder it seems to be for man to wrest
a living from the ground. He must
sharpen his wits up to the last degree.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1886-11-26

DRAWING A COW OUT OF A WELL
BY MULE POWER.
The Sulky PlOw-DOn't Turn the Farm
Hand on, but Make Winter Work for
Him-Filling Notwithstanding Gel

Him-Filling Notwithstanding Gel
cry.
In this picture is Yankee notion
which our farmer friends may find it CON
venient to copy. 1t appeared ORIGIN
ally in The Rural New Yorker. The
clever plan shown was not, however,
thought of by n New Highlander, but by
an mdanian.
A heifer weighing 1,c0O pounds broke
into the yard during the night and fell
into well % feet deep, She fell to the
bottom, with her head just above the
water, where she lay looking up as
though imploring aid 1t seemed at first
hopeless case, but ut last plan was
proposed that proved successful. Three
strong poles sixteen feet long, were
raised over the well and chained together
at the top, SO that they stood over the well
like a three legged stool. Two sets of
hay fork ropes and tackle were obtained
and made fast to the chain at the top.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1886-11-26

or autumn, SO as to DO ready for the win
ter rains; not In spring after those rains
have done their destructive wOrk.-South-
ern CultiyatOr
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1886-11-26

FLAMINGO's NEST.
The bird is great clumsy creature, with
legs so monstrously long that it does not
know what to do with them 1t cannot make
a round nest and sit upon it like an ordinary
bird, so what does it do but build great CHM
ncy pot of mud, high and long, lay its
eggs there and half sit, half stand upon them
ill they hatch. The sight of it upon its mud
INST is an odd and funny one. The picture
shows what it is like
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1886-11-26
PoMpANoosuc. VT. Nov. 3. 1885

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The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1886-11-26
YOUNG FOLKS COLUMN.
PICTURES OF THE QUEER NESTo
SOME BIRDS BUILD.

\ Brave Girl-"T Talking In Their Sleep"
Buried Cities-The Little Grebe's Isinno
Nest and the FlamingO's Chimney Pos
Nest.
Ornithologists have discovered some queer
irtl's nests in their hunting trips. One OF
le oldest as we'll rs trettiest is the nest OF
~ little grebc. This is a water fowl found
| Earope, 1t is sometimes called the dab
iick
Tho odd thing about this bright little birds
est is that it is really an island. The bird
caves together the stalks of water plants
ii it makes regular raft Upon these 10
uills its nest in the edge Of lakes and marshy
placcs
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1886-11-26
PiERMONT, N. H., Oct. IL 1885.

Wheel commenced drinking Mineral Spring
medicine Kidneys trouble
Spriag suffering
vervRe RoBY.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1886-11-26
ANALYSIS.

J. M.
Ppeso o Chemistry, Darmut
PIERMoNT N. H July 10th,
having bought
used the Mineral Spring Water found with
myself and family and would recommend others
fair trial. JOHN D. MARTIN
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-25
InrnI perannnI

Messrs. h. A. Crawford, n. s. Williams
and q. w. Saxon, "a special committee ap-
pointed by the citizens OF Tallahassee 10
the interest Of the proposed railroad "
connect Tallahassee with this city, ar
rived last night. Reference is made in
another column 10 the object Of the con-
mittee's visit.
Among the arrivals 1t the Pulaski
house yesterday we're Y. II. Miller, n. +.
Deem, +. n. Hannah, l.. l.. Atkins, w. A.
Kimberly, New York; II. A. Waidner,
Baltimore; j. n. Storm, j. }. OBrien,
Boston; G.. A. Demming, Augusta; sam
uel Tyne, Millen.
A. the .Screyen house we're X. Baum,
v. Hahn, Henry Noohen, :. q. Nelson,
New York; NJ. ID. Tucker, James r. Max
well, Philadelphia; Herbert Terry, "A. X.
Bames, Boston; l.. X. Jones, Atlant; j..
r. Mayo, Augusta.
AZ the Marshall house were l.. Well.
man, J.. Bellingrath, Atlanta; y. "A. Har-
rell, Eastman; j. \. johnson, Graham J.
Parton, Folkston; y. y. Paxton, Thomas.
vile; w. II. Marrett. Philadelphia; II. A.
Allen, Lynchburg. Va; Martin Wood
woodbury., l.. l.; W. 4. Cox, Louisville.
Az the Harnett house were o. W. Bal.
ley and wife, Mrs. +. y. Perry, Enter.
/ prise, Fla.i Rev. Paul Willis, Barnweli.
/ ;. g; J. W. Barnett, Lake CITY, Fla: A.
J.. wynn Dublin; /. Il. Padgett, w. ~.
Mcdonald, Reidsyille; y. j. Mapes and
/ wife, George II. Allen. Fort Valley: W r.
/ Boone, JackannyiNs. Fla.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-25
THE NEWS IN THE CITY.
GOSSIP FROM THE STREET AND
SIDEWALK.

Dashes Here and There by the News
Reporters - Yesterdays Happening
Told in Brief PAragrAphs-Piokings al
Police Headquarters.
Branch No. 3S, c. K. OF A. will meet TO"
night.
Haupt Lodge Of odd Fellows will hold
regular meeting tonight.
Zerubbable Lodge, F. A. M, Will holo
regular communication tonight.
Only one arrest was reported at the
police barracks up TO II O'Clock last nlght'
The City Council passed bills against
the city amounting TO Sl3,625 %, at last
nights meeting.
The Republican Blues Social Club is
arranging for a hop to be given at the
Blues Hall on March 8.
The roam mare and buggy rafied at the
Marshall house last night was won oy
John Feely, Jr., on throw Of 40.
Judge Ferrill has received the Acts Of
the General Assembly for 1884 and 80,
and the Magistrates can obtain their
copies by calling at the Ordinary's office.
Mr.. VIM. A. Haywood, assistant secre-
tary OF the Guards bazar, did efficient
work in the interest OF the corps. The
NEWS is indebted TO him for numerous
fayors.
btCiGbdIy MdEDO0bl Vi buC OuNbhoHA
Artillery Centennial Committee was Tor
mallv notified Yesterday that the Rich
mond Hussars, Of Augusta, had decided
to enter the May cavalry tournament.
The first shipment OF California oranges
ever made TO Savannah were received yes
terday by Messrs. Moore Il Nathan. The
shipment consisted of 800 boxes, and came
through from San Francisco in ID days.
Joseph Lindor, colOred, aged 80, dropped
dead yesterday at his home on Henry
street lane, near Whitaker street. Coro-
ner Dixon was notified and upon inVesti-
cation found that death resulted from
severe attack OF pneumonia. Lindor had
been sick only a little while.
The motion OF the Taylor Manufacture
ing Company for the appointment of re-
ceiver for NJ. D. Hatcher & Co. was re-
fused yesterday by Judge Speer. The
$4,000 bond. The case will come up for
trial on its smerits at the next term of
court in the western division.
A strange, but true cat story is told by
the crew of the bark Johannes Foss,
which arrived at Tybee yesterday. The
bark was heading down the coast on
Tuesday night in light breeze and under
full sail. The mate, whose watch 1t was,
was sitting on the topgallant tOremast
When pet cat that had made many a
voyage on the bark, jumped in his lap.
Suddenly the animal sprang up and ran
out to the end of the jibboom. The mate
followed towards the bow to see what the
cats strange movements indicated.
Ahead Of the shipa pOrpoise could be seen
playing in the water. The huge fish came
to the surface just under the place where
pussy was sitting. AS it did so the cat
made spring as though it intended to
jump on the porpoise's back and disap-
peared beneath the water.