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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-08-27
UndisDuted Merit

The great success of the Royal Baking
Powder is due to the extreme care exercised
by its manufacturers to make it entirely pure,
uniform in quality, and of the highest leRven-
ing power. All the scientific knowledge,
care and skill attained by 20 years practical
experience are contributed toward this end,
and no pharmaceutical preparation can be
dispensed with greater accuracy, precision
and exactness. Every article used is abso-
lutely pure. A number of chemists are en-
ployed to test the strength of each ingredient,
so that its exact power and effect in combina-
ton with its oo-ingredients is definitely known.
Nothing is trusted to chance, and no person
is employed in the preparation of the mate
rails used or the manufacture of the powder
who is not an expert 10 his particular branch
of the business. As a consequence, the Roy
al baking powder is of the highest grade of
excellence, always pure, wholesome and uni
form in quality. Each box is exactly like
every other, and will retain its powers and
produce the same and the highest leavening
effect in any climate at any time. The gov
eminent chemists, after having analysed all
the principal brands in the market in their
reports placed the Royal baking powder at
the head of the list for strength, purity and
wholesomeness, and thousands OF tests all
over the country have further demonstrated
the fact that its qualities are in every respect
unrivaled.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-08-27
The Farmer and his wife should Take
vacation,

vacation,
met an old gentleman the other day, who
lives not more than 20 miles from Lancaster,
who said he had not been in this city for 80
years. and only once in Philadelphia. Al
though this may be an exceptional case, yet
il in measure gauges the travelling prepen-
stiles OF our rural population. Without
doubt there are citizens In this country who
have never seen locomotive, many who do
not leave home more than once or twice a
year, and then only to Lancaster. Our farm
ers have no idea Of taking rest by going to
see how others live. This does not come
from lack of money 80 much as lack Of in
centive or desire. Even q county fair, big
circus or horse race will not allure the ave-
rage farmer from the even tenor of his way.
He works all day, is too tired at night to read
the weekly paper, goes to bed early, and is
aroused by the shrill crow of some dissipsted
rooster all too early The whole year is a
monotonous drag The consequence is he
does not appreciate the big changes going on
around him his home is a snails palace, Sc
cure but dull he becomes victim OF local
custom, and Bourbon in language, religion
and politics. A weeks travel to the sesshore,
to some great industrial centre, to the natural
attractions our country affords, to some mod
el farm or great agricultural fairs held outside
of the county-in short, to any place so miles
from what is seen every day-would be vast
benefit to our farmers
In this do not forget the farmers wife,
whose life is a long round Of household cares
and the labor of bringing up half a dozen
children. SO say to our farmers-to the
great majority of them who will not mind or
feel the spending of a colts price-take q va
cation of two or three weeks. II the farmer
should tuck his wife under his arm and RAM
BILE into parts heretofore unknown, it would
be more than conducive to his health and
happiness and to that of his wife. 1t would
add a new interest TO life, would awaken in
them new sensations, change for the time be-
ing the current of their thoughts, and the
subjects and objects on which they ordinarily
dwell would open their eyes, expand their
lungs, improve their Digestion increase their
circulation, and largely help to rejuvenate
them. Such trip would add new interest to
home and to home affections. Our farmers
| go from home far too seldom, and particular.
! ly for the purpose of again counting theiI
wives and of affOrding them another taste Of
the days gone by.-LGncaSter (Pd.) ErdmiH
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-08-27

August is the best time for setting out new
beds of strawberries. Some persons defer it
till September; but in order to get pretty
fair crop next year, it is better to transplant
in August, and perhaps the earlier the better
1t is hardly worth while to enter upon any
particulars in making a strawberry bed, the
fruit has become 80 common that it is grown
in almost every garden. 1t is we'll to dig
deeply, pulverize we'll, manure literally with
stable dung set out the plants when they
are wished to be grown in hills in rows two
and half feet apart, aud the plants about
fifteen inches in the rows. The tops and
portion of the roots should be pruned pretty
we'll the plants set rather shallow, and the
soil be firmly pressed about them. The sit
uation should be rather dry, and the plants
should be covered lightly in the winter with
straw manure from the horse stable There
are a number of varieties that will produce
good crops, there not being nearly as much
difference in the flavor as some suppose. So
far as our own experience goes, we like the
Captain Jack as we'll as any other. Seth
BoydenIis good; the Sharpless Seeding is con-
sidered among the best then there are Tri-
ompe de Gand, Monarch of the West, Ju-
cunda, Charles Downing, Crescent Seeding,
Wilson's Seeding, etc. -GermdntOaoR TeLe-
0rdDh
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-08-27

The popularity Of orthodox Thames trout
fishing is that it employs the lightest possible
tackle consistent with strength the idea Of
the angler being not simply TO catch the bsh,
but to do Il heavily handicapped, as II were,
thereby giving the fish even chances to get
away. My tackle always used to be-to start
with the hook No. 2Sproat or Limerick on
a yard of very fine gut this in turn was at
tached to a fine twist silk line about the thick
ness OF ordinary sewing thread, very light
running wooden reel aud rod about II feet
long, butt made Of yellow spruce and lance
wood for tip The bait, az before stated was
a bleak (alive) hooked through the upper lip.
This is how the tackle is used Thames trout
feed ordinarily at intervals, which are to be
easily calculated. Thus, although l do not
aver that they never break the rule, II fish
is seen feeding at o'clock one summer even
ing, you can expect him with certainty the
next evening at the same time. This being
30, the angler having ascertained the usual
time of feeding-the trout always breaks the
water as il seizes a fish anchors his punt q.
e., a fiat bottomed boat above the spot where
the fish is wont to rise, at distance Of 20
yards or 80, according to circumstances. He
then hooks a lively bait on the single hook
and let's out the line till the said bleak is
about half dozen yards below the usual
feeding water of the trout. This spot has
been accurately noted of course. Presently
there is resonant roll of the water and
SALINE fari0 is seen feeding in his old hunting
grounds. Piscator now reels up his line till
the bait is just where he saw the trout seize
its last mouthful, and waits His bleak being
top water fish does not sink, and the gossa-
merlike line does not weigh it appreciably,
80 that II roves hither and thither unconscious
of the spoiler. The next time the trout takes
a bait 1t is probably the Que attached to the
line, and then the fight begins. Deep wide
water is usually on every side and the COM
bat Is Greek to Greek-the fish with strength,
agility, courage and subtlety against his all
oonquering opponent, man, armed only with
the thread-like line and fragile wand like
rod. Very often the trout wins and gets
away, but II the fisherman il very skillful the
contest ends the other way. In any case the
experience of half an hour with large
Thames trout is the veritable UiRum dPmO-
mum Of all trout fishing whatsoever and as
quaint old Dame Julyana Remen, writing in
1896, says, And If the angler takes the
fysshe surelie theme il moo name merier
than hee is in hys spyryte. - Rutlrnd Herald
Letter.
The writer of the above says that Thames
trout are often taken of weight of 10
pounds, that those weighing II and l6 lbs.
are not very uncommon, aud that one il on
record Of % pounds weight.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-08-27

The year has been somewhat remarkable
for the great number of cool nights in mid
summer. During the month Of July we
more than once escaped frost by only about
ten degrees of the thermometer. In some
localities, indeed little frost was seen. Up
to the date OF this writing-the 23d-August
has been unusually cold A temperature of
As or so degrees at sunrise has not been un-
common. Corn and other crops requiring a
warm season for their best growth have made
slow progress. Though the spring was two
weeks earlier than usual, the corn crop
throughout this section is now backward. An
early frost would do the crop serious damage.
But there is no foretelling the season we
may yet have four or five weeks without
frost, and plenty of warm days to ripen
the corn,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-08-27
One Dollar vs.. 5000 lightning ROd..

One Dollar w. $500 Lightning Rods.
Galvanized barb wire, which costs FIVE
cents pound (75 cents will buy 220 feeD, is
acknowledged by all scientists to be a very
good conductor of electricity. Double the
wire and twist into cable, which will make
it fourp ply, or four strands. Put one end in
the well, cstern or moist earth, and carry the
other up over your buildings and along the
gables, passing over the chimney or highest
points of the building. Fasten to the wood
work with common fence staples. The cleo
tricity will not leave as good a conductor as
galvanized wire to follow dry lumber. Thus
you have the best lightning rod that can be
made for less than 81 all told. So says the
Vermont Watchman.
Buildings are seldom struck with lightning
except during violent thunder shower at
such time the roof is not usually very dry,
and water is good conductor We have no
doubt that buildings in ordinary situations
would be reasonably safe from damage by
lightning, with galvanized wire affixed as de-
scribed, but perhaps they would be a little
safer without it. With glass insulators which
would only cost few cents more, galvanized
wire rods would probably be as good or as
bad as those that the swindlers put up at a
cost Ito the victim) of from one to two hun.
bred dollars.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-08-27

Owing to the great number to see DR.. Gage at his
recent visit, he hnds 1t necessary to again repeat 1t
sooner than he intended. He can therefore be con-
suited as follows:
Cheshire House, Keene, Wednesday Sept. /.
Brooks House, Brattleboro, Thursday, Sept. ?.
Four years is long time for any one to be pros
trated upon sick-bed, unable to sit up; that how
ever has been the with Miss Mary l.. Farnum
of Peterborough n. H.. sister Of Mrs. E. A. Robbins
Her case is a wel-known one, and she has had the
sympathy of the entire community during those
weary months and years of suffering. Trial after
trial had been made by physician after physician,
which were followed by as many failures, until one
with less fortitude would have given up in despair.
but from what source she knew not. She had a de-
sire to try Dr. Cages treatment in which she thought
she could see ray Of hope Accordingly application
was made to him, and the results of his treatment
have been highly satisfactory. She was recently
dressed for the first time in four years. s up about
the house daily, and is really able to do considerable
light work. and feels sappuine Of full recovery in
due time -Peterborough Transcript.
Alice Titus Winchester, y. scrofula in eyes
ten weeks in a dark room. Cured.
Oliver Peiren, Concord, n. H., wife cured of ovarian
difficulty and general female weakness.
Mary Smith, East Gambia, n. H., dropsy and ovari-
an tumor as large as u persons head. Cured.
Isaac Buttrick, Londonderry, n. H., wife cured of
scrofula, aud son of deafness and catarrh.
A. L. Celey, West Andover, n. H., makes oath
"My wife had been given up with consumption. DR..
Gage cured her radically
Miss NJ. J. Barnet, Wapole, N. H., cured of deaf
ness and catarrh
Amos Young, Derry Depot N. H., catarrh and
scrofula; so bad that orihce was eaten through
roof of mouth. Cured.
G.. A. Wheeler, Derry Depot, n. H., says that his
child afflicted with spinal disease and weak.
nor walked step until DR.. Gage treated the case
they are naturally oyerJ5yed to see their child able
to walk
Levi Burt, Litteton, N. H., nervous prostratlon
etc, cured,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-08-27

occasion to pass II, while clean, well.kept
garden is examined with pleasure by every
one. II every owner Of a garden could be
made to understand what lie really true-that
garden can be kept clear Of weeds during
the entire year with less labor, after the first
year or two, than II can be kept clean during
only the first part Of the season-we should
see more clean gardens during August and
September than we now do. - Edmund Her.
sen in Boston Journal
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-08-27
GlenWOOd Classical Seminary
WEST RRArTLHaoRo VT.

TIME AUTUMN TERM Of twelve weeks begins
Il Wednesday, Sept. LIST. There are four well ar
ranged courses Of study with large classes. Normal
class VIII be formed In which the methods of the best
Normal schools will be presented. Glasses IN music
vocal aud instrumental. also lin elocuton aud gym
nasties. Expenses low, Board in good families NAV
he found. Also hrsi-rate opportunities for small
clubs or selfboarding at little cost For circulars
course OF study or other information address the
principal H. H. SHAW
West BrattlebOro, VT, July l, 1886 2ii
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-08-27

How the human system ever RECEIVERS from the bad
effects of the nauseous medicines often literally pou
ed into it for the supposed relief of dyspepsia liver
complaint, constipation, rheumatism, aud other all.
ments, is a mystery. The mischief done by bad med
cines scarcely less than that caused by disease II
they who are weak, bilious dyspeptic constipated OF
rheumatic would Oftener be guided by the experience
Of inyalids who have thoroughly tested Hostettere
Stomach Bitters, they would in every instance obtain
the speedlest aid derivable from rational medication
thoroughly safe remedy, derived from vegetable SQUIRE
aud possessing, in consequence of its basis of pure
spirits, properties medicinal stmulant not 10 be
found In the fiery local biters and stimulants offer
resorted to by the debiitated dyspeptic and angud
trade but they frequently exhibit signs of gilt outsid,
their stores,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-08-27
no Opium and NIornhine Tnker..

Alienation Of your tortures, relief from your
slavery, can only be had by the use of Hubbard's
Elixir. 1t Is no patent medicine, but a strictly
pharmaceutical preparation. 1t removes the Lam
guor and lassitude and conquors the tremors You
suner nom II tones up your stomach, strengthens
and restores the deranged condition of your system
1t does all this while satisfying the utmost longings
OF your debllitated nature Hubbard's Elixir ia
the KING which rules your master. BE no longer a
slave. Sold everywhere at 80 cents q bottle. boo
little & Smith, Agents, Boston.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-08-27
Agricultural.

Mr.. Q. s. Plumb Of the New York expert
ment station condemns the Welcome white
Australian) oats on account Of their liability
to lodge. lie has tested ~ so called varieties,
and among them all none show weakness
of stem equal to the White Australian or Wei
come. The "Horse Name" or "Side.head'
oats are the strongest and best growing kinds
they stand up and resist wind and rain he
says far better than the open panicled vari-
cites. The Rural New Yorker dssents and
says the side oats will not do as well on their
lands as the open panicled varieties, and that
the side growing kinds are always later
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-08-27

The guinea fowl is great forager, and de-
stroys many insects that the hens will not
touch. They do not scratch the garden, and
though not easily kept near the house, they
make known the places where they lay by a
peculiar noise which enables one accustomed
to them to find all the eggs they lay. They
really cost nothing to raise, and when roost.
ing near the house create an alarm should in
truders make their appearance.
Ostrich farming is attaining prominence il
California. At recent picking on an Ostrich
farm, 80 pounds of feathers were obtained
worth $l60 per pound or $4,000 for the pick
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-08-27

AfaaI Notirrs.


STATE OF VERMONT. westminist,r 81.
- The Probate Court in and for said District
To all persons interested in the estate oa NEL HuL-
TON, late Of Jamaica, in said district, decreased,
Greeting:
You are hereby notified that said deceased died
seized OF certain real estate situate in Jamaica to
w.t. about ten acres of NOV land and ten acres Of
ture aud woodland, also house, barn and small gar
den, also about one acre, called the Levi johnson
land, which is in two lots, and that George Huton,
administration of said estate, has filed his petition in
this court setting forth that there are debts against
said estate and that 1t will be necessary to sell part
or all Of said real estate to pay the same aud that
part OF said real estate not be sold without injury
TO those Interested in the remainder and has prayed
Tor Incense to sell all of said real estate, and 1t ia
dered that said petition be referred for hearing and
decision to special session of said court to be held
at the Office OF L. s. Walker, in Grafton, in said dis
trct, on the 30h day Of August, 1886, at which time
and place you may he heard in the premises, II you
cause, 80 q n FDDY Rsgistar
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-08-27

Hoeing his row, the farmer boy
Whistles and sings 10 careless joy,
Nature smiling on every side,
Quickly the hours and moments glide;
Little Of sorrow his spirits know
As gaily he labors and hoes his row.
Hoeing his row, in later years,
A buoyant hope his spirit cheers
While blade aud stalk grow green and strong,
He sings full many lovers song;
And future pleasures brighter grow
As hoping he abors aud hoes his row.
Hoelng his row in middle life
Away from cares and angry strife,
loving wife and children fair
His many joys and pleasures share;
Crops of plenty their wealth hestow,
As happy he laboIs and hoes his row.
Hoeing his row--the setting sun
Tells us his work will soon be done
Peace and comfort crown his days
And all who know him speak his praise;
Who would not change the worlds vain show
For his simple joys, as he hoes his row.
Hoeiug his row? His life is past,
His sweetest moments were bis last;
He never sought for praise or fame,
But children's children bless his name;
Over his grave sweet breezes blow,
The faithful farmer has hoed his row.
Kansas City journal.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-08-27

Early apples and pears are now ripening,
and where there is a surplus they should be
attended to before they are too ripe. In a
nearby market these fruits if properly hand
led can be disposed of at profit. For mar.
keting the fruit should be matured 1. e., full
grown when gathered, but should not have
had time to become mellow. When an ap-
pie or pear is mature it readily parts from the
tree. II lifted to a horizontal position the
stem of the fruit will break away from the
twig to which it is attached With fruit ma
turity is distinct stage, and ripeness or mel
lowness another Early fruit generally il
picked when mature will be ripe and mellow
by the time it reaches the consumer. Fruit
picked at the right time and ripened of the
tree is much better than if allowed to remain
on the tree until dead ripe" When pickle
in the latter condition it is rotten when it
reaches the consumer, and will not sell near
as well. This is especially true of pears.
This fruit, if intended only for home use is
much superior in flavor and quality il it il
picked when mature and ripened in the house.
All fruit sent to market should be carefully
assorted. Early fruits decay early, and in
managing them it is best to study the matter
carefully and present them to buyers in the
best shape possible Early apples and pears
will not find 80 sharp competition from
peaches this year as common, and it will pay
to look after and put them in market in good
shape.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-08-27
Hay Fever.

have been great sufferer from hay fever for 10
years. aud have tried various things without getting
any good. l read of the many wondrous cures OF
Ely's Cream Balm, and thought would try once
more In IS minutes after application was won.
derfully helped. began using it two weeks ago and
now feel entirelycured. 1t is the greatest discovery
ever known or heard of-Duhamel Clark, Farmer
Lee, Mass
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-08-27
CENTRAL VERMONT railroad.
FITCHBURG RAILROAD
HOOsAC TUNNEL ROUTE.

HOOSAC TUNNEL hUbIEs
depot on Causeway Street, Boston.)
On and after Tuesday, July Gth,trainh will run as
follows:
Leave No Adams for Boston al sl2:14, g ;55,1 80
AN; :l0,4 :45 Pm. Sundays, 12:l4, 4.45, s55 NJ
Leave Greenfield for Boston at 81 :i3 5:5s,6;35
A. NJ; 1889 $3.50, G:04 Pm. Sundays, 1900, 1868,
Il III 4. NJ; 3:25P.M.
Leave Miers Falls for Boston at IA 81 II 81 A.
NJ; 1853, IA p N. Sundays 6:l4, II ;Sl A. A.; 3;4G
pm.
Returning leave Boston
For North Adams. go, Accom- 80 1O:30A. NJ. FL. ;
1900 Ex., 200, lO:30 P. N.
For Millers Falls $50 Accom- $3.50 E1., II :35 A. NJ.
1900 EX., 100 EI., Pm.
For Greenfield, &c., Accom-. $3.50, 10:45, Er. II :3j,
AM; '3:OOEx., 700 En-, 1890 T. NJ.
Leave Millers Falls for North Adams
10 :37, IL :2G 4. NJ. &c 10, 'lO:07 P.
Leave Greenfield 1905 II :05, II as NJ; 20i GA0,
'1O:3l p. N.
'Runs daily, including Sundays.
sRnns Sundays, omitted Mondays.
JOHN ADAMS, Genl Supt
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-08-27

~ The Probate Court for said District.
To all persons interested in the estate of JOSEPH
+. JACOBS, late Of Guilford in said district, de
ceased Grastin,.
fou are hereby notified that Amelia II. Jacobs, al
mlnlstratriN upon said estate has made application
10 this court for an extension of the time heretofore
limited for disposiug of said estate and paving the
debts OF said deceased and this court III decide upon
SAID duplication at session thereof to be held at the
Probate ONCE In BFateboro IN said district on the
last saturday OF August A. ID. 1885, when and where
you may appear and be heard in the premises If Won
see cause. 30 f. W. STODDARD Register
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-08-27

HALES HONEY is the hest Cough Crre, o., 5Oc., q.
GLEHN's SULPHUR SOAP heals and beauties, 25c.
GERMAN CORN REMOVER kills Cons & Bunion,, &c.
HILLS HAIR & WHISPER DYE-Blaok & Brown, 5Oc.
PIXIES T0oTHACHE DROPS cure in Minute, 25c.
DEANS RHEUMATIC PILLS are a sure cure, 5Oc
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-08-27

Advice 80 M Othera-MRs WIssLoy's SoorH.
ING SYRUP should always be used when children are
cutting teeth 1t relieves the little sufferer at once
produces natural quiet sleep by relieving the child
from PAIN aud the little cherub awakes az 'bright as
button" II Is very pleasant to taste II soothes
the gums alAys all pain, relieves wind regulates the
bowels, ana ID the best known remedy for diarrhea
whether arising from teehng other causes. Tween
ty-hve cents bottle.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-08-27

When Baby was sick we gave hor Castoria,
When she was q Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-08-27

Many mothers are unable to nurse their chill
dren In such the best substitute to be found /,
has proved to correspond physiologicaly with moth
ers' milk.