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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1889-06-12
Commercial Fertilizers.

Mr.. EditOr;-I am much interested
in the agricultural department of the
WATCHMAN, and found the issue of
May 5 especially interesting. If on a
turned sod corn needs no nitrogen"
then IL is not best TO use either stable
manure or heterogeneous superphos-
phates-that is, fertilizers containing
nitrogen. Vet do not suppose there
are dozen acres of corn on sod in Yer
mont q had almost said in New Eng
land) that are not fortified with ma
nures or fertilizers containing nitrogen.
In any case, if one spreads manure and
then puts fertilizer in the hill, the fer
tilizer does not need to contain nitro
gen, except it may be in special cases;
but all our ready-made fertilizers cou-
tain nitrogen and farmers have to paw for
it. There ought to be demand enough
for fertilizer made up of phosphoric
acid and potash to lead some manufac.
turer to put such brand of goods upon
the market. The simple truth of the
matter is, farmers do not know enough
about these things to demand such a
grade of fertilizers; but they are rap
idly getting educated, at least many of
them are, and the faster they learn
the better it will be for their pockets.
There is one source of fertility which
many farmers too much neglect, and that
is clover. think few of us half realize
its value, either as good for stock or
manure for the soil. Glover contains
the costliest elements of feed and fer
tilizer. Its roots reach down deep into
the soil, bring up plant-food and
make it available for future crops.
Clover-seed is cheap; a dollar and a
half will buy enough to seed an acre.
Ashes and plaster, or fertilizers with a
much larger percentage of potash than
the common brands, are great help in
getting good catch. Commercial fer
| tiliZers have their use, but farmers
need to guard against their abuse. If
man has TO buy artificial manures in
order to get good crops, he is placed,
to certain extent, at disadvantage in
his competition with those who do not
have to pay out money for fertilizers.
The hap-hazard way of using fertilizers
involves loss; their intelligent use
brings profit. Vermont is the first
state, so far as have seen, to get its
fertilizer analyses before the farmers.
To be of much use to farmers, the COM
position of the fertilizers needs to be
placed before them by the middle of
May, and better, by the end of April,
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In the early days Vermont was
great wheat state. The late Judge
June of Brandon told us, sixteen years
ago, that in his youth fifty bushels of
wheat to the acre was not uncommon
crop in the Otter creek valley. And
even as recently as 1884 j. C. Rice of
Randolph threshed two hundred sixty
four bushels of Lost Nation wheat
from six acres-over forty-four bushels
per acre. We have ourself had crops
exceeding thirty-seven bushels to the
acre.
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Can This be Truly Thus?

The Ne,O York Examiners Wash
ington correspondent tells the follow
ing story about the new secretary of
agriculture:
On Tuesday morning, May 7th,
General Rusk, the new secretary of
agriculture, passed his civil service
examination in moving. 1t all came
about as follows: AS the carriage
was driving through the arboretum,
north of the department building,
the secretary's eye fell upon group
of mowers clipping the grass. Quick
as drop-shutter he signaled to
the driver to stop, and the great, stall
wart form alighted from the vehicle.
4" Give me that scythe and l will show
you how to mow," said he TO one of
the lrlshmen. Suiting the action to the
word, he seized the glittering imple-
ment. There is grave difference of
opinion among the five Irishmen upon
the question whether the secretary spat
on his hands. Two of them declare
point blank that they watched him do
that same thing. But, then, there were
three of them that swear positively
they did not see this, and the majority
must be allowed to decide. However,
he did seize the scythe and bend his
back. Then, swi-i-i-i-i-sh, swi-i-i-i-i-sh,
he moved mighty swath, until his
brow was wet with honest sweat, and
his face beamed with did-you-see-me
satisfaction. All the Irishmen agree
that the secretary, when he handed
back the scythe, wiped his mouth and
looked up into one of the trees hard
by. But there is no evidence that their
suspicious of his looking for jug were
well founded.
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lated evils. Mr.. Edmunds proposes
various remedies for the evils he out
lines, and, discussing them somewhat at
length, summarizes them as follows:
~ Improved registration laws, admins
tered by intelligent, reputable and re-
spOnsible men taken from all parties.
(2) The elections to be conducted by Off
GERS of the highest character and ability,
taken from all parties, under provisions
which shall secure the privacy OF the voter
and the secrecy of his ballot, and at the
same time shall secure truth, equality and
justice in the conduct of the elective offices.
3) The public canvass of the votes wit
messed by representatives of all parties,
and the publication of full accounts Of
election expenses.
4) The final returns to be cauvassed in
the same way.
(5) Provision for the prompt hearing and
decision of disputed questions by the courts
6) The punishment Of false and illegal
registration, bribery in connection with
registrations or elections, aiding or abetting
bribery. or attempting or conspring to
bride, or to register or to vote Illegally.
az More stringent qualifications OF jurors
(S) Oaths by all persons proposing to
register, all voters at the election, and all
persons elected or claiming election, that
they have not been guilty of, or aided in
any way in, false or illegal registration or
voting, bribery, or attempting or conspiring
to bride, or making false canvasses or re-
turns.
0) A large limitation OF the influx OF for
eigners, and of the naturalization thereof,
and more perfect scrutiny in admitting to
naturalization.
Q0) And last but far from least, the bet
ter education of the voters and their chill
dren-an education including the essential
truth that every citizen OF the republic in
town, district, city, state or nation is per-
sonally real factor for good or i'll in the
great sum of the general welfare; that his
own opinion-the best effort of his mind
and hearts, the sole true guide for him;
and that, in spite Of corrupt temptations or
the blare of trumpets, or the flames of
torches, or the eXcitements of contest or
victory of one party OF another, his mission
for himself and his children is to follow the
light that his knowledge and his conscience
perceive, and not that of any other man
To the great number of those in our coun-
try and every other-a number great and
increasing-who have faith in the provi-
dence of God, the pathway of the human
race grows brighter and clearer.
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AN Alburgh correspondent writes
1.-The season is about two weeks earlier
than usual. Grass never looked better
at this time of the year, and the pros
pect is good for big crop of hay. The
cold, rainy weather during the two
weeks past have not been good for the
early-sown grain, and there is consider
able to SOW yet. The worms have
nearly stripped the apple-trees of their
leaves. The trees seem to be alive
with them, and in many cases they have
stripped the leaves from the smaller
fruits. The town has bought a Cham
pion road-machine. The roads are in
bad shape and need something of the
kind to put them in order"
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SOLID VESTiPULE EXPRESS TRAINS

Leading all competitors in splendor and luxury
OF accommodations daily between CHICAGO
and COLORADO SPRINGS. DENVER and PU-
EBLO. Similar magnificent VESTlDuLE TRAIN
service daily between CHICAGO and COUNCIL
BLUFFS OMAHA, and between CHICAGO and
KANSAS CITY. Modern Day Coaches, elegant
Dining Cars Serving delicious meals at moderate
prices, restful Reclining Chair Cars seats FREE
and Palace Sleeping Cars. The direct line to
NELSON, HORTON, HUTCHINSON WICHITA,
ABILENE CALDWELL and all points in South
ern Nebraska, Kansas Colorado, the Indian Ter
ritory and Texas California Excursions daily.
Choice of IN ha
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Then the different kinds could be COM
pared, and whatever benefit comes from
a study of the tables would be placed
within reach of the farmers in season.
This year potash is higher, and the po-
tato manure of some dealers is not much
richer in potash than ordinary "phos-
phate." On some soils this will show
in the crop. The unjust and unlawful
duty of ten dollars per ton which has
been collected on potash salts used as
fertilizers will not longer be levied.
The attempt to form a nitrate of soda
trust has also failed and fertilizers will
probably be cheaper next year.
j. w. NEWTON, Stowe, VT
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The Speckled Hen.

Dear Brother Ben, I take my pen
To tell you where and how and when
found the nest of our speckled hen.
She would never lay in a sensible way,
Like other hens in the barn on the hay
But here and there and everywhere
On the stable floor and the wood ouse stair,
And once on the ground her eggs found
But yesterday ran away,
With mothers leave, in the barn to play.
The sun shone bright on the seedy floor,
And the doves so white were pretty sight
As they walked in and out of the open door
With their little red feet and their feathers neat
Cooling and cooling more and more.
Well, went out to look about
on the platform wide, where, side by side
could see the pig-pens In their pride
And beyond them both on a narrow shelf,
saw the speckled hen hide herself
Behind pile of hoes and rakes
And pieces Of boards and broken stakes.
" All hal old hen, l have found you now,
But to reach your nest don't know how,
Unless can creep, or climb, or crawl
Along the edge Of the pigpen wall"
And while stood in a thoughtful mood
The speckled hen cackled as loud as she could
And flew away, as much as to say,
" For once my treasure is cut of your way"
didn't wait moment then;
wouldn't he conquered by that old hen!
But along the edge of the slippery ledge
carefully crept, for the great pigs slept,
And dared not even look to see
If they were thinking of eating me-
But all at once, oh what dunce'
dropped my basket into the pen
The one you gave me, Brother Ben.
There were two eggs in it, by the way
That found in the manger, under the hay
Then the pigs got up and ran about
with noise between a grunt and a shout,
And when saw them roofing, roofing,
of course slipped aud lost my footing,
And tripped and jumped and finally fell
Right down among the pigs pellmell
For once in my life was afraid
For the door that led out into the shed
Was fastened tight with an iron hook
And father down in the field by the brook
Hoeing and wedding his rows of corn,
And here was his Polly, scared and fororn.
But called him and called him as loud as could
knew he would hear me-he must and he should.
" o father father!-get out you old pig
o father! oh! oh!"--for their mouths were SO big.
Then waited moment and called him again,
o father. father, am in the pig-pen!"
And father did hear, and he threw down his hoe
And scgmpered as fast a father could go.
The pigs had pushed me close to the wall,
And munched up basket, eggs and ALL
And chewed my sun-bonnet into ball.
And one had rubbed his muddy nose
All over my apron clean and white.
And they snuffed me and stepped on my toes
But hadn't taken the smallest bite
When father opened the door at last
And oh, in his arms he held me fast
Il Country GirL in The Voice.
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GREAT ROCK ISLAND ROUTE

&C., II. l. Sc T. and c., X. & n. Rys.)
West Northwest and Southwest It includes
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TERTOWN SIOUX FALLS, MINNEAPOLIS,
ST PAUL ST. JOSEPH, ATCHISON LEAVEN-
WORTH, KANSAS CITY, TOPEKA, COLORADO
SPRINGS, DENVER, PUEBLO. and hundreds OF
prosperous cities and towns traversing vast
OF the richest farming lands in tho
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The Famous Albert Lea Route

The Famous Albert Lea Route
Runs superbly equipped Express Trains, daily.
between Chicago St Joseph, Atchison Leaven-
worth, Kansas City. and Minneapolis and st.
Paul Tho popular tourist line to the scenic resorts
and hunting and fishing grounds of the northwest.
Its Watertown and Sioux Falls branch traverses
the great WHEAT AND DAIRY BELT" OF
Northern Iowa. Southwestern Minnesota and East
Central Dakota.
The Short Line via Seneca and Kankakee offers
facilities to travel TO and from indianapolis. Gin
cinnati and other Southern points
For Tickets. Maps. Folders. or desired inforrna-
ton, apply at any Coupon Ticket Office. or address
E. ST. JOHN, e. HOLBROOK,
Qenl Manager. Genl Tiki s. Pass Agt.
CHICAGO ILL
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For Sale.

An old established Corner Grocery and
Provision Store. Established twenty five
years; cash trade; exceptional opportunity;
worthy your attention. Address Montana
Beef CO., Boston, Corner North and
Fleet Streets.
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farm ano Garoen.

Address all inquiries or communications In relation
to agriculture to DIR. 7. II. HosK1Ns, Newport, Vt.
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Are:

you a sufferer from that tired feeling 80 common
at this of the year. When, after the tension
OF long winter the whole system needs purifying
and invigorating2 ANTI-APOPLECTINE is
the greatest Blood Purifier, System Invigorator
and General Tonic known Examine this list
OF symptoms which indicate Its use Dizziness,
Pressure in Head, Spots Before Eyes, Pain Around
or Palpitation of the Heart, Pain Around Hear
with Feeling OF 5unocation, Ringing Sounds in
Ears, Numbness or Prickly Sensations of Limbs
Pain Between Shoulders, in Side, in Small OF Back
and Hip, High Colored Urine with Smarting Sem
antinn on Xnldlnn Urine
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Honolulu Library
AND
Reading Room Association.
Cor. Hotel & Alakea Streets,
Open every Day and Evening.

The Library consists at the present
time of over Five Thousand Volumes.
The Reading Room Is supplied with
about fifty OF the leading newspapers
and periodicals.
A Parlor is provided for conversation
and games.
Terms of membership, fifty cents A
month, payable quarterly In advance.
No tormality required in joining except
signing the roll.
Strangers from foreign countries and
visitors from the other islands are well
come to the rooms at all times as guests.
This Association having no regular
means OF support except the dues OF
members, 1t Is expected that residents
of Honolulu who desire to avail them
selves of Its privileges, and all who feel
an interest In maintaining an institution
of this kind, will put down their names
and become regular contributors.
A. j. CARTWRIGHT, Pres,
M. NJ. SCOTT, Vice-President.
IL. A. PARMELEE, Secretary,
A. L. SMITH, Treasurer,
O. L. RODGERS, Md,
Chairman Hall and Library Committee
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NOTICE.

HAVING bought out Mr.. W. II.
IL Page in the Honolulu Carriage
Manufactory," at l2S Fort street, am
prepared to continue the above business
under the old name of Honolulu Car.
riage ManufactoIY, and being an old
experienced carriage builder solicit
the patronage of my old friends and the
public in general, and with my thorough
knowledge of the business and with ex-
perieneed workmen and using only the
best material l guarantee general salts
faction. Please call and see me before
going elsewhere.
(Signed);
GIDEON WEST.
Honolulu, Oct ~, 1881 59l If
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o LUSO HAWAIIANO.

A LII persons who want to communi
IA cate with the Portuguese, either
Tor business, or for procuring workmen,
servants or any other helps, will lind Ii
the most profitable way to advertise In
the Lsts0 Rawaaano, the new organ OF
the Portuguese colony, which Is pub.
lished on Hotel street, and only charges
reasonable rates for advertisements.
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VETERINARY.

A. II. ROWAT, Veterinary Surgeon,
IA office and pharmacy at Hawaiian
Hotel Stables, corner Hotel and Richard
streets. Scientific treatment in all dis.
eases of domestic animals. Orders for
plantation and ranch stock promptly
attended to. Mutual Telephone 354,
p. o. Box 1926. mh.18.S9
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FRANCE.
Continental and Colonial
AGENCY.
S8 Rue de Dunkerque, Paris.

Executes Indents for every description
OF French, Belgian,
Swiss, German, and English Goods, at
the best Manufacturers Lowest Prices,
Commission, Two-and "a. Half per cent.
ALI Trade and Cash Discounts allowed
to Clients. Original Invoices forwarded
when requested.
Remittances, through London or
Paris Banker, payable on delivery of
shipping documents; OF, direct to the
manager.
The Agency Represents, Buys, and
Sells, for Home and Colonial Firms.
Piece Goods, Cashmeres, Cambrics,
Silks, Velvets, Lawns, Chintzes,
Muslins, Carpets, Cloths,
Millinery, Laces, Gloves,
Fringes, Parasols, Haberdashery,
Gold and Silver Lace,
Flannels, Feathers, Pearls,
Boots and Shoes, Glass, and
China-ware, Clocks, Watches,
Jewellry, Fancy Goods,
Electro-plate, Musical instruments,
Fans, Ecclesiastical and
Optical Goods. Mirrors, Toys.
Perfumery, Wines, 60,
Oilman's Stores, Books Artistic
Furniture, Stationery,
Chrome Machinery. &c., &c.
" q
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Valuable Property For Sal'
Cottage To Let.

.A%A A NEAT Cottage, in per-
4ssM N feet order, containing a
Ga12ssiesA rooms, mosquito proof, par.
TALLY furnished, with large kitchen,
shade trees, etc. Conveniently located.
Rent $40 per month to good tenant.
HAWAIIAN BUSINESS AGENCY.
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Island Views.

A LARGE assortment of Photographs
N and Stereoscopic Views of the
most attractive scenery, buildings, etc,
in these islands, for sale at reasonable
prices.
HAWAIIAN BUSINESS AGENCY.
Corner Fort and Merchant streets.
230S IF
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COTTAGE

.aaa a CONTAINING 1 large and
,@ssa " 2 small rooms, veranda
- with bathroom, dining.room
and kitchen detached, on Kekaulike
street, opposite Hotel street. Rent $40
per month. Apply at
HAWAIIAN BUSINESS AGENCY.
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NOTICE.

THE undersigned has removed to No.
l. 20 Maunakea street, where he will
open restaurant and coffee saloon on
MONDAY MORNING, Nov. 25th, Gus.
toners will be served with best of meats.
vegetables and fruits. the market affords.
Beefsteak. Mutton Chop, Ham g. Eggs
Etc Give me call and you will be
satisfied,
400 1w* II. MATUMOTO,
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FOR SALE

A NEW Wilcox 81 White Parlor
IA Organ with eight stops. Suitable
for school or church. A fine instru,
ment. Apply at 81 PrInchbowl street,
opposite N. Z. Mission Institute. 273 If
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Spelterine.
THE best remedy for

THE best remedy for
- Il wounds, ulcers,
%ss> gals, proud flesh and
~ sores of every descrip-
Z---&EsssA>S- ton to persons or ami
mails. Adopted by leading horse rail-
road, club and livery stables, etc., in
the United States and elsewhere. We
are prepared to prove this statement by
testimonials aud references to planters
and liverymen in this Kingdom.
Apply to
HAWAIIAN BUSINESS AGENCY
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FOR SALE :
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NJ r. HARRY j. AGNEW, OH account
lYJ of leaving the Kingdom to locate
in California, offers for sale the Pro-
perty owned by him. Said. Property
consists of his present residence at
Kapiolani Park known as "Greenield,"
this Property must be examined to be
appreciated. The House is nearly new
and well built and of the best material.
The Stables are commodious, very handy
and ample room for the storage of car
riages, feed, ETC., in addition to that it
has been the home of such horses as
"Angie A." "Johnnv Goldsmith
"Queen Kaptolani,' 'Mink," and
others that will long be remembered by
the public of Honolulu. Also, the
Household Furniture in said house.
The Land has n frontage on the main
avenue of the Park of 250 feet and y
depth of 200 feet. Also,
About 10 Acres of Land, formerly
part of the Lunalilo Estate, and lying
between the property of w. II. Bailey
and Jas. Campbell, Esq. Also,
A Beautiful Building Lot of about 81
Acres joining the fine residence of Cecil
Brown, ESQ. Also,
About 20 Lots in Kapiolani Park.
Also,
All that Piece of Land with Improve
ments, corner Pensacola and Kinau
streets, now occupied by Chas. A.
Brown, Esq. Also,
Shares in Waimanalo Sugar Co.,
Mutual Telephone Co. and kapiolani
Park Association.
Fine Top Buggy, l Road Cart /
Phaeton, l Sulky, Double and Single
Harness, Boots, Bits, Brides, Saddles,
and complete outfit for breaking and
training horses.
BE- For particulars and prices apply
to Ill. j. AGNENV.
Or, PHIL OPFERGELT. 39l 2meod
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LADIES' NURSE.

MFRS. MONROE, ladies' nurse, has
Ivl removed to No. 3, Kukui lane
Feb-14-89
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ZEALAND MULLET.

FCEIVED ex 'Zealandia" New Yea.
1O land Mullet new catch), in A
dozen cases.
j. e. BROWN & CO.,
10G 2W ~ Merchant street.