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The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-10-12
Commercial Fsrtilixers.

The ingredients of commercial fertil.
izers on which both their agricultural and
commercial value chiefly depends, are
nitrogen, phosphoric acid and potash.
Besides these more valuable Ingredients,
sulphuric acid and lime are always pros
ent in the superphosphates in consider
able quantities, being necessary accom-.
paniment of phosphoric acid as it exists
In nearly all manufactured fertilizers.
Nitrogen is the most costly of the three
important ingredients mentioned, and
adds largely to the value of all the fer.
tilizers sold with but few exceptions.
The following materials furnish organic
nitrogen to fertilizers: Dried blood, dried
and ground fish, prepared animal matter,
fish scrap, meat scrap, cotton seed meal,
caster pomace, hair, horn, wool, leather
waste, etc. These substances must de-
compose and the nitrogen become changed
into compounds of nitric acid and ammonia
before it is available to plants. Soluble
phosphoric acid is obtained by treating
certain phosphate materials, such as bone
and South Carolina rock, with sulphuric
acid
The potash used in this country for
agricultural purposes comes mostly from
Germany, in the so called German potash
salts. which include potassium, sulphate,
potassium chloride (the muriate) and kai-
mite. Except for few special purposes,
potash is equally valuable in all these
forms, but costs less in the muriate and
in kainite.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-10-12
An Important Discovery.

A journal published in Rome gives an
account of a recent discovery which has
especial interest. In the course of ex-
cavations beneath the church of the
Apostles st. John and st. Paul the work
men discovered two apartments of a
Roman house of the Fourth century, one
Of which, seven meters long by four
wide, was believed to be the tablinum.
''The most curious feature was that in
the tablinum, in addition to pagan paint
ings in the taste of the time, such as
animals, hippocampi, festal scenes and
allegorical decorations, there were other
paintings of a Christian character. One
represented Moses taking off his sandals
to ascend the mountain and receive the
tablets of stone, design similar to that
found at st. Calliste. The second is a
woman in the attitude Of prayer, clothed
in long robe, veil on her head.
collar of pearls around her neck. This
is the first time that there have been
found in Roman house, in its '.noble"
part, paintings in the Christian senti-
ment- paintings which up to the present
time have been met with only in the
catac,mbs. Public Opinion.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-10-12
AN EXPERIMENTAL APPLICATION.


Electricity as a Motive Power ON tho
street Railways-A Trial Trip.
A street car moving smoothly and al.
most noiselessly along Fourth and Madi.
son avenues without the ordinary motive
power of horses has attracted no little at
tention at different times within the last
three months. There was no cable at
tachment to give it motion, and whatever
power caused its propulsion was con-
tanned within itself. 1t was the expert
mental application of the Julien electric
storage battery system with a view to
substituting it entirely for the use of
horses.
An officer of the railroad company said
today: ''Yes, we are and have been for
some time making experiments with IN
electric motor ON our street cars, and we
are bound to adopt it if we can find it
practicable and economical. The car that
has been seen along our lines lately is
fitted up with the Julien motor and stor
age battery, and is only in experimental
use at present. So far, we are very much
pleased with its working; there are many
things to be considered before the final
adoption Of a new system like that. We
must learn by actual use what the wear
and tear on the mechanism is likely to be-
as well as the strength and power of the
battery under all circumstances that it is
likely to meet.
"We must also be sure of the approx.
innate cost of charging the battery. You
see the the battery has to be charged
from dynamo, which has to be run by
an engine. y Up to this time we have
charged it from our ordinary electric
light dynamo, and have used an engine
that is in constant service for many pur-
poses, so we have had no opportunity to
calculate the probable cost for charging
the battery. But we are establishing a
plant, consisting of an engine and
dynamo, which we shall use in connec-
ton with the Julien battery and motor
during the winter for the sole purpose of
arriving at some definite idea of the cost
in case we should equip the road with
electric motor power. Then, too, we
must ascertain how everything will work
in winter when the conditions are so diff
ferent. If the experiment turns out sat
isfactorily during the winter there is lit
tie doubt but we shall use electricity on
our road. 1t is calculated by the owners
of the motor that we will be able to effect
saving of at least 80 per cent. in our
operating expenses. New York Com
mercial Advertiser.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-10-12
Getting Rid of Rats.

A farmer living near Greensboro, Ga. j,
was much troubled by rats, and their
depredations on his corn crib increased to
an alarming extent. He finally thought
Of method by which he could rid him.
self of them. He secured three gallon
jar and half filed it with water. On the
top of the water he placed thick layer
of cotton seed. The seed, so he argued,
would attract the rats as a pleasant place
to play, and of course the moment they
touched the seed down they would 60.
The trap worked like charm. The rats
came; they attempted the frolic act on
the seed with the deceptive foundation,
and, to use Mr.. Kilgore's own words, he
caught gallon and half of rats the
first night, running the water to the
top.-Chicago Herald.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-10-12

William and Mary college at Williams
burg, Va, after having been closed for
number of years, is to be reopened this
fall for the education of young men.
The school was founded in 1893. and
next to Harvard, which was founded in
1888, is the Oldest college in the United
States. Among the list Of its alumni
were Presidents Thomas Jefferson, James
Monroe and John Tyler, Chief Justice
Marshall, Gen. Winfield Scott, Peyton
Randolph. first speaker of the federal
congress: John Randolph. of Roanoke;
Edmund Randolph. secretary of state I'M
der Gen. Washington; besides many gov.
ernors, congressman and cabinet officers.
Its buildings were much damaged and
some Of them destroyed during the civil
war, and its endowment fund, invested
in securities that had greatly declined in
value, left the old college in condition
Of helplessness. so that it was forced to
close IT,, doors. Additional funds have
been raised. and it is to take on = new
lease of life. New Orleans Picayune.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-10-12
Southwestern China's Railroads,

Great interest is taken in the east in
the railway between Siam and south
western China, which will be about a
thousand miles long. 1t has been sur
veyed, but more surveyors are going out
from England. 1t is expected that this
railway will postpone for long time the
construction of a line between Tonquin
and China. The China Railway company
have, by the way, completed their line
as far as Tang-ku, and in April the trains
began to run from that point to Tongsan.
The remaining section OF the line, be-
tween Tang-ku and Tien.Tsin, will be
pushed on with unremitting energy, and
in few months time the s'f1ying
wheels will be making their revolutions
to the delight and amazement Of the peo-
pie of Tien-Tsin. Home Journal.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-10-12

A Paris dispatch reports that "a Polish
lady in straitened circumstances has just
been fined for rafting richly embroidered
shawl her own property. She pleaded that
she was ignorant of French law, which does
not permit the raising Of the wind by this
means explained that her husband had lost
his property, and stated that owing to the
fall in the ruble, the allowance made her by
her relatives in Russia often proved insult
Hcient. She adjured the court to overlook
tho offense in the name of her father, who
had fought for France and had been dec
GRATED on the battlefield with the cross Of the
Legion of Honor. But the fine was inflicted,
and the shawl, which figured at
the exhibition Of 1867, has been confscated
into the bargain. Some knowledge Of local
rules and regulations is certainly necessary
in these days"-Boston Transcript.
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The origin of the polled breeds Of cattle
is not definitely known. According to
the Aberdeen Angus Herd Book, however,
there appears to be evidence that the
breed Of the present day is lineal de-
scendant from the ancient polled cattle Of
the northwest Of Scotland, known at the
beginning of the present century in their
respective districts as the Angus bodies
and the Buchan Humlies. The first &C.
count Of the importation Of breeding
herd of Aberdeen Angus cattle, according
to Prairie Farmer, is thai of Professor
Brown of the Ontario, Canada, experiment
farm, made in 1875 and consisting of two
cows and bull. These polled cattle are,
at the present date, prominently known
in the provinces of Ontario and Quebec,
in Missouri, Nebraska and Illinois. I'm
portations have also been made in Maine,
Ohio, New Jersey and Massachusetts,.
Experiment with these cattle seems to
have proved that they are we'll adapted to
various climates; that they are hardy and
deep mixers. The fact of their being
polled is accepted by many as great
point in their favor.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-10-12
One Experience with Ensilage.

Professor A. J. Cooke says: l built .
silo, and it has disappointed me only in
being too small. raised no more acres
nor were my crops any better last year
than previously. Yet, with five acres Of
my corn crop in ensilage, was able to
winter more stock than ever before, and
my stock never did so well. For three
successive years had to buy feed to come
through the winter; last winter had
some to spare, though the season was so
severe and long continued that several
neighbors, some Of whom never before
had like experience, paid out consider
able sums for feed.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-10-12

After repeated experiments to determine
the fact in his own mind, the editor Of
The Mark Lane Express advises farmers
to cut off potato blossoms as soon as they
appear The ball. or true seed of the
potato, which results from the blossom,
are not only unnecessary to the formation
Of the tuber below, but are prejudicial
strain on the plant. He says: II have
tried it again and again on a large scale
three rows left and three rows cut-and
the results have more than satisfied me.
It stands to reason that the plant which
is propagated in acknowledged agricul-
tural economy from its budding root
stem, must spend its energies and powers
unnecessarily in the production of flowers
and seeds which are Of no economic value
Whatever"
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-10-12
Growth of the Telegraph.

The development of the telegraph sys-
tenn in this country is one of the marvels
of modern civilization. From mere ex-
pertinent on single wire between Wash
ington and Baltimore in 1914, within the
memory of many persons yet living, it
has grown to be one of the governing
forces in our philosophy of material and
social progress. The Western Union
company alone now has $50. 1000 miles Ct
wires, and the messages which it handled
during the year ending June 80, 1887,
reached total of 47,394, $50. These
figures indicate at glance the practical
value of the invention, and the close re-
lation which it bears to the daily affairs
OF life in every direction. Bankers
Monthly.
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Electric Bitters,

This remedy is becoming so well known
ana SO popular as to need no special men,
ton. All who have used Electric Btters
sing the same song of praise.-A purer med
icine does not exist and it is guaranteed to
do all that is claimed. Electric Bitters will
cure all diseases of the Liver and kidneys,
will remove Pimples, BOils, Salt Rheum
and other affections caused by impure blood
VIII drive Malaria from the system and
prevent as well as cure all malarial fevers,
For cure of Headache, Consumption and
Indigestion try Electric Bitters-Entire sat
isfactiOn guaranteed, or money refunded
Price 30 cts. and $l.OO per bottle at
A. I. CLARKE's, Drug Store.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-10-12
FARM AND GARDEN.
MATTERS OF INTEREST TO FARM
Frs AND GARDENERS.

An Illustrated Description of the Poaled
Angus Cattle, Race That Is Increasing
In Popularity In the United States and
Canada.
The polled cattle are less we'll known to
American dairymen than most other races
of merit. These hornless cattle have,
however, of late come into considerable
prominence owing in part to their good
points. and in part to the present craze
existing in some sections for dishorning
cattle. While there are at present nu.
merous advocates for dishorning. the ma.
jority Of breeders prefer not to run the
risks Of the operation, and many are de.
TERED because they believe dishorning to
be cruelty to animals,
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-10-12

In lecture recently delivered in India on
that familiar pest, the mosquito, Mr.. H. s.
Thomas makes it appear by no means the
unmitigated nuisance it is usually considered.
Mr.. Thomas asserts that only the female
musquito does the biting. In his opinion
the musquito is most useful pest, seven
eighths of its existence being devoted to the
service Of men and only oneeighth to their
annoyance. It exists in the larval state
twenty-one days, and during that period en-
cages in sanitary work with ardor and thor
oughness. Wherever there il dirty water,
wherever there is filthy drain, there the
musquito Larvae are to be found in hundreds,
voraciously devouring the communicating
matter,
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-10-12

One party enacts the nags, and the other
represents the riders. One boy stands against
q wall, or a post, or gate, with his face
towards it; and the next to him leans his
head against the first, the third against the
second, and 80 on, until all the nags are in
position. Or the first nag may sit down on q
bench, as shown in the engraving, the second
laying his head in his fellow nag's lap The
first Of the riders takes a short run and q
spring, as at leap frog, and must manage to
get as far forward as possible ON the row Of
nags. The second then follows him, and
the third, until all are mounted
Then, the first rider must say, Jump,
little Nag Tail, one, two. three" and this
he repeats three times, adding after the
third repetition, "Off, of, off," when, suiting
the action to the word, the riders dismount
and become nags In their turn, to be backed
by those who just now carried them. II,
however, one Of the nags should break down
or touch the earth with hands or knees be-
fore the "Jump. little Nag TAIL" has been
repeated three times the nags must submit
to bear their riders again. Or if one Of the
nags feels his strength giving way, he may
cry "Weak horse, and the riders must in
stantly dismount, and the game begins again.
II they do not get off Immediately On the
cry of ''weak horse" being raised, the riders
have to become nags
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-10-12
Guinea Pigs.

The guinea pig, which is regarded by some
as fancy pet, was SO called, it is humor-
ously stated, because, if held up by the tail, a
guinea will drop out of its mouth-a joke
arising from the fact that it has not yes
tige Of tail by which it could be suspended.
Like most animals that have long been do
INVESTIGATED, they have sported into numerous
colors and varieties. One Of the most recent
is a long haired kind, absurdly called Abyss
sinian, the guinea pig being, in wild state,
q native of South America.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-10-12

Results gained from prizes offered by
The London Dairy for the best preserved
eggs seem to show that the lime water
system is, all things considered. the best.
A pound of lime should be stirred with .
gallon of water, and the eggs, perfectly
fresh, immersed therein in barrels or Jars.
This excludes air and any germs that
might cause mildew or mold. and pre-
vents evaporation, so that the contents
Of the egg are not reduced in bulk 1t 70
important to have q considerable excess
Of lime to replace any that may become
carbonated. The vessels containing the
eggs should be kept In . cool. well ven
t0ated place. Stockman.
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Grandma's Advice.

"Help yourself, help yourself little boy-do;
Don't wait for others to wait upon YOU"
Grandma was holding her afternoon chat,
Knitting and rocking away as she sat.
Look at the birds, how they build their own nesti
Watch the brown bees, always toiling their best!
Put your own hands tosthe pillow if you'd thrive;
Don't vast your moments in wishing, but strive"
Up in her face looked mischievous elf:
'Don't forget darling" said she, "help yourself
Afternoon shadows grow drowsy and deep;
Grandma was TRANQUILITY folded in sleep;
Nothing was heard but the old farm house clock
Flooding along with its warning stick tock!"
Out from the pantry there came loud crash;
Pussy jumped up from the hearth like flash.
Back to her chair strobe this practical boy,
STEPPED to the ears in jam, custard, and Joy.
Orinning, he cried, "Pease, I've upset the shelf
Grandma, I minded; did help myself"
-Harper's Young People.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-10-12
Bucklen,s Arnica Salye.

The best salvc In the world for cuts, bruis-
es, sores, ulsers, salt rheum, fever sores,
letter. chapped hands, chilblains, corns and
all skin eruptions, and positively, cures piles
or no pay required. 1t Is guaranteed TO give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price 70 cents per box.
A. T. CLARKE's Drug Store
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-10-12
FEEDING BOX FOR CATTLE.

This box has light scantling at the cor
ners, and boards, as represented, ut the
sides. Hay is thrown in at the cop. It is
also used for feeding grain to sheep in
the shallow trough shown by the dotted
lines. It is about two feet wide and
twelve feet long, the bottom boards form
ing the fat trough about foot wide:
they rest on cross board in the middle.
To clean it, 1t is simply turned upside
dOvr
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-10-12
A Newly Invented Piccolo.

A piccolo not yet registered at the patent
Office may be made by any one as follows:
Take good sound cork, with as few holes
or cracks in it as possible By placing this
against the teeth, holding it tightly between
the lips, and playing upon it with the bowl
ends Of two teaspoons, a very singular imita-
tion of a piccolo or small flute will be pro-
duced. The tune should be fancied by the
player, and quick air will be found most
effective
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-10-12
A New grape Of Great Exce,,enoe.

In our illustration is shown new
variety of grape, which, according to as
high authority as Wick, is ''of remarkable
merit and will take q place above any
white variety now known" It is said to
be cross of Concord with Iona. It orig
mated with Jacob Moore, who produced
the Brighton.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-10-12
A BRIDGE OF KNIVES,

Now arrange three knives upon them, in
the manner shown in the illustration: that
is, let the blade of No. l pass over that of No.
2, and the blade Of the latter cross over that
of No. 3, which in like manner must rest
upon No l, they will thus support each other
and the bridge will be complete.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-10-12
A Convenient Feed Box,

One Of many forms of feeding racks for
cattle in barn yards or for feeding hay in
the field, so as to avoid placing it on the
ground, is represented in the accompany.
ing cut. described by Country Gentleman.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-10-12
Instructive Facts About Railways.

Instructive Facts About Railways.
There are ISL, 900 miles of railway in the
United States, which cost $4,000, O0O, 900, and
give employment to more than 1000, 900
people.
The longest American railway tunnel is
the Hoosac tunnel
The highest railway bridge in the United
States is the Kinzua viaduct, on the Erie
road, sos feet high.
A steel rail with average wear lasts about
eighteen years.
The cost of high class passenger locomo-
tive is about So, $780, and of palace sleeping
car from $4,000 to $1,000.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-10-12

EUcW WOFtmy OI NOtes
The good home garden proves its own
value
Keep tools In good order and save labor
and time
As much q possible protect animals
from flies and mosquitoes.
Don't let the COWS be hurried home
from pasture.
Reports from the use Of copperas solu.
ton on grapevinss have been very favora-
BILE. Spraying with the solution usually
mitigated the bad effects on the crop,
though the disease was not entirely pre-
vented.
New Jersey fruit growers in the north
ern part Of the state, by reason Of de-
structive insects that have wrought great
havoc this season on small fruits, have
appealed to the public to protect field
mice, moles and Ill insectivorous birds,
the English sparrow excepted.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-10-12

for our ancestors were rugged and
long-lived, and the remedies they used
were simple preparations of roots and
herbs. The best blood purifier is again
brought into general use in Warmers
Log Cabin Sarsaparilla.
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How to Make . Bridge Of Knives.
Place three glasses distant from each other
about the length Of one of the knives you in
tend to use, so as to form triangular figure
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-10-12

The buncnes are large, compact, shoul-
dered, and sometimes double shouldered,
very handsome. Berries large, white
with a whitish bloom; skin thin. but
tough; berries cling well to the peduncle;
flesh melting, juicy and sweet to the
center; vine strong grower and abund-
ant bearer,
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YOUNG FOLKS COLUMN.
AMUSEMENT AND INSTRUCTION FOR
OUR YOUTHFUL READERS.

All About the Exciting Game Of "Jump,
Little Nag TAIL" Which Il Much En-.
joyed by English boys Tor Out Door
Sport.
In the game of slump, Little Nag TAIL"
an English pastime, the players are divided
into two sides; there ought not to be moro
than six or seven ON each side.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-10-12

A LOG CABIN was the
birth place Of a number of
the best presidents we
have had. While without
the modern conveniences
lthey were not uncomfort-
able habitations. They
Asl Ill.,
The diamond drill., 1888-03-10
CHEAP LAND EXCURSIONS.

To enable all parties interested to
make "A trip to the country reached by
the Chicago x Northwestern Railway
system, and familiarize themselves with
the splendid opportunities offered for
settlement and Investment, ,thatcompany
will run series OF cheap land excursions
during the months OF March, April, May
and June. Tickets for these excursions
will be sold from all principal stations to
various points in Iowa, Minnesota,
Dakota and Nebraska, at the very low
rate OF one fare for the round trip, and
will be good for return passage at any
time within thirty days from date OF
sale. For full particulars apply To agents
OF the G. & NV. Ry., OF write +. =. VIII
son, general passenger agent, Chicago.
S-eow It.