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The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1889-02-15
rHE FIRST OYSTER EATER.

Seeing the beautiful cream colored layers
that shone within the shelly covering, and
fancying the interior Of the shell to be beauti-
full, the man lifted up the ''native" for further
investigation inserting his finger and thumb
within the shell. The oyster, thinking, no
doubt, that this was meant as a further in
suit, snapped its pearly doors close down
upon the finger of the intruder, causing him
some little pain. After releasing his pinched
finger, the man very naturally put it into his
mouth. .uu.ss4.s
'Delish1esHsS exclaimed he. "What is
thisa' and again he sucked his thumb. Then
the truth flashed upon him that he had found
new delight He took up stone and
forced open the doors of the oyster, and gin
gerly tried piece Of the fish itself Delicious
was the result; and SO, there and then, with
no other condiment than the juice of the oys-
ter, did that homeless solitary man make the
first oyster conquest.
A very long time ago, indeed! He must
have been prehistoric savage, cave man,
that enterpfising discoverer, and he must
have. ivedewhen the mammoth and the woolly
rhinG 6s roamed over the country now
- England oyster shells are found
he relics of primitive forests and in the
refuse heaps left behind them by the earliest
inhabitants Of Europe. Britain was famous
for its oysters in the time Of the Romans
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What Others Say.

Cream needs stirring frequently. tc
mix the different skimmings and e
aerate and ripen it evenly, says A. L
Crosby.
High grade sulphate of potash Il
valued by tobacco growers who wish q
manure rich in potash" according to s,
G. Hubbard. New England tobacco
grower.
Rural Home reminds the farmer that
when the blizzard bowls and the farmer
yearns for the warm Preside, then IL Is
that stock require the most care"
The Polish fowl is recommended bv
Stephen Beale as perhaps the handsomest
of all varieties of domestic poultry.
Professor A. j. Cook tells in Country
Gentleman that he was never SO Pleased
with winter feeding of all his stock as
during last winter while feeding ensi-
lage.
81 would as soon think of being with
out windmill or steam pump upon
my market garden at the present time
as the farmer who cuts hay would be
without a moving machine. 1 would
rather have a farm of ten acres we'll
irrigated than one of fifteen acres with
out irrigation" said w. w. Rawson be-
fore the Massachusetts, board of agricul.
fure
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The pekins are of comparatively re-
cent introduction, but have won consider
able popularity on account of their large
size. splendid laying powers and striking
appearance. They do not mature 90
rapidly as the Aylesbury, and their flesh
is not of the same rich and delicate flavor
as is that of the Aylesbury, Rouen or
Cayuga. On the other hand their eggs
are large and well favored and very
fertile indeed, and the ducklings easy to
rear, for which reasons they have been
largely crossed with the Aylesbury, In
order to counterfeit the evils Of inbred
ing in some strains of the latter variety.
The Pekin differs from other ducks In
the shape and carriage Of its body, which
is of a peculiar boat shape. The legs
are set well back, and the bird walks
rather upright, or penguin fashion The
head is large and the neck long; the legs
and bill are of rich yellow and the
plumage generally has peculiar cream
color running through it. It is graceful
on the water. and for crossing with the
Aylesbury is very valuable variety.
The progeny are easily fattened and have
good flesh, two important points.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1889-02-15
How TO MILK 4 COW.


Sensible euggestions 1has ComnsaA Ths0.
solves 70 Daisynsn.
The following pertinent and sensible
suggestions appear, along with other
matters Of interest to dairymen at large,
In the Minnesota dairy commissionerS
report:
Always milk in clean. airy place. FREQ
from odors. Before beginning to milk
brush all the loose hair and dirt from the
cows side and udder. II the udder Il
soiled have pail of water and cloth or
sponge at hand, and give 1t thorough
cleaning. Have the hands dry and clean.
and do not wet the cows teats with
milk.
Be gentle with the COW and sit down
to her 80 that you can place your head
against her flank and control the move
ment Of her leg with your left arm in
case she steps around or Is inclined to
kick. The safest position is on O three
legged stool; taking the pail firmly be-
tween your knees, not getting 30 near
or so far away that the mixer cannot sit
firmly and steadily and rise quickly.
Take hold Of the teat well up on the I'D
der and gently stroke it downward before
beginning to milk. Grasp the off hind
teat with the left hand and the near fore
teat with the right, or the off fore teat
with the right hand and the near hind
teat with the left, so as to milk across.
In grasping the teats reach well up on
the udder and press the milk down.
ward into the teat, closing the forefinger
and thumb tightly around it next the I'D
der as soon as the teat comes fairly within
the hand. Then close the second, third and
fourth fingers in order, giving slight
but gentle pull on the teat. and squeez-
ing out of It all the milk it contains be-
fore loosening the grip. Repeat this
operation until the milk ceases to flow.
Let every mixer have the same COW
to milk regularly each night and morn
ing, and let him begin every time with
the same one, milking each in the same
order and closing with the same one
every time. This regularity induces a
sort of expectancy Of habit in the cows,
and each is prepared to be MIXED when
her turn comes. There Is a sort Of sur
prise or excitement about being MIXED
out of order that lessons the flow,
When the flow of milk is not large It
is generally necessary to strip first one
pair and then the other to coax the milk
into the teats, or to make the COW ''give
down" Grasping the udder high up
and stroking downward to the teat helps
expedite the flow of milk. In many
cases the milk does not stream directly
downward into the pail, but off one side.
With little care one can soon get the
right position to turn the stream into the
pail and avoid waste. Strip the teats at
least twice after exhausting the first
flow, and be sure the milk is all drawn.
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Red Tape in Austria.

A Vienna correspondent of The
London Times writes that American
couples about to travel in Austria
ought to take with them their mar
riage certificates. An American lady
recently gave birth To- a child here,
and the father, accompanied by wit
peSses. vent to registrar the birth
Owing to the absence Of a marriage
certificate, the clerk said that he must
record the birth as Legitimate, and the
only concession made, after much ex-
postulation, was the substitution Of
the word doubtful for 'illegitimate.
Farther, on being told that the pa
rents belonged to the Anglican church,
the clerk wrote down, No religion. ="
Frank Leslie's Newspaper.
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Swift Messengers in China.

Human endurance is seldom tested so
severely as among the postal messengers
Of the Chinese government between Pekin
and Lhassa. These messengers are
picked and trained men, who in times of
great urgency are required to cover the
1900 miles between the two capitals on
horseback in thirty-six days, or 1875 miles
day. The messengers letters inclosed
ina yellow bag are never taken off his back
except when he changes his dress, once
week. He changes horses every few
miles, eats and sleeps in postal stations,
is under the most rigid restrictions as to
articles of diet. and is permitted to sleep
only four hours day. This remarkable
feat is said to be accomplished whenever
there is need of special dispatch, but on
ordinary occasions just double the time
is given the journey. Boston Herald
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day.
Finally, he died, In aorid old ere. Of
an apop!exy, ct a corporation feast, and
was buried with great honors In the yard
Of the little Dutch church In Garden
street, where his tombstone may still be
seen, with modest epitaph In Dutch,
BY his friend Mynheer Justus Benson, an
ancient and excellent, poet Of the prov
ince.
The foregoing tale rests on better au.
thority than most tales of the kind, as I
have It at second hand from the lips Of
Dolph Heyliger himself. He never re-
lated it till towards the latter part Of his
life, and then in great confidence (for he
was very discreet, to a few Of his par
tcular cronies at his own table over o
supernumerary bowl Of punch, and,
strange as the hobgoblin parts of the
story may seem, there never was single
doubt expressed on the subject by any Of
his guests. It may not be amiss, before
concluding, to observe that, in addition
to his other accomplishments, Dolph
Heyliger was noted for being the ablest
drawer Of the long bow in the whole
province
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Deafness Can't Be Cured,

by local application, as they can not reach
the diseased portion of the ear. There is
only one way to cure deafness, and that is
by constitutional remedies. Deafness is
caused by an inflamed condition of the mu-
Gus lining of the Eustachian Tube. When
this tube gets infamed you have rumbling
sound or imperfect hearing, and when it is
entirely closed Deafness is the result, and
unless the Inflammation can be taken out
and this tube restored to its normal condi-
ton, hearing will be destroyed forever;
nine cases out of ten are caused by catarrh,
which is nothing but an intlamed condition
of the mucus surfaces.
We will give One Hundred for any case
of Deafness (caused by Catarrh) that we
can not cure by taking Hall S Catarrh Cure.
Send for circulars free. Sold by druggists,
75c F. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1889-02-15
Chocolate Pudding.

Heat together one-quarter Of pound OF
fresh butter and quarter of a pint of new
milk, and when it is boiling sift in one-quar
ter of pound of grated chocolate, and the
same of crushed sponge fingers" stir all TO,
gether till it thickens and leaves the sides OF
the pan; then let it COOL When nearly cold,
stir in three ounces powdered sugar and one
teaspoonful Of essence of vanilla, and then.
one by one, the yolks of three eggs beaten till
light. At the last, whisk in the whites of the
eggs beaten to stiff froth, pour the mixture
into a plain buttered mould, cover it with a
buttered paper, and steam for two hours.
Serve with sweet sauce, favored with vanilla
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1889-02-15
A Spider's Romance,

There's a love sick spider out on Cedar
street. He is great big fat fellow, of a
greenish yellow color, and has built a
nest between small china tree and the
fence.
The spider is evidently in love with
some married woman, and, considering
his case hopeless, he employs his time in
writing her name across his web.
About fifty people have called at his
house this morning and read the writing
on his web. s1sss%ass
Looking at the web from one direction
it reads very plainly, "Mrs. V. w. w."
and viewing it from the other side you
have "W. W. w. ""
The spider seems oblivious to the pres
ence of strangers, and is still working on
the name. Atlanta journal.
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Facts Worth Knowing About Ducks.

Of all the domestic poultry which can
be kept by farmers, ducks are the most
profitable. They are hardy, easy to rear,
quick to fatten, and bring in the proper
seasons very good prices The idea that
ducks must have access to either pond
or a brook deters many from attempting
to raise them. This idea is, however,
erroneous, for while pond or running
stream of water is to be desired, it is not
a necessity. Give the birds all the water
they need to drink and they will thrive,
other conditions being favorable. Indeed,
in many instances, they thrive better and
grow quicker confined in yards with just
enough Of water to drink. Shade is one
Of the essentials to duck growing in warm
weather, also plenty Of green feed and.
vegetables. Ducks are gross feeders, but
not particular as to quality 1t is neces-
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1889-02-15
Oueensland's Rich Mine.

The Mount Morgan gold mine OF
Queensland has proved to be the rich
est mine in the world. 1t issituated on
the range of sheep ranch 1t is an
iron stone hill in the midst of green
grass. A public road runs over the
mountain, and it was while repairing
it that the gold was discovered. It
was purchased for $4,000, just S. an
acre, and the shares are now worth
81, 100000 1t is supposed to be an
old geyser impregnated with gold
The metal is extracted by the chlori-
nation process and costs but 81. 50 a
ton. -BrOoklyn Eagle.
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Whito Grubs DESTROYED with eenzine.

In an experiment recently made by one
of the French forest officers and reported
at meeting of the National Agricultural
society, the white grubs (larve of the
May or dor bug) which SO often do dam
age in dry seasons to strawberry plants,
etc.. on twelve acres were destroyed with
benzine at cost of $3. per acre. Holes
were made in the ground infested with
the grubs with one of the sharp iron dib-
bles, used sometimes in transplanting
small plants, and the benzine was poured
into them. Fifty grains of benzine were
used to the square rod, and care was
taken to insert it above the plane of the
feeding ground of the grubs
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Stone Fruits.

1t ID the seed that exhausts in fruit
production, says American Cultivstor.
This is especially true Of large seeds in
closed in stones. The proportion of seed
to the fruit is proportionally greater il
the cherry, plum and peach than in tic
apple or pear In the Development O,
seeds, potash is very essential. Trees
that overbear have the growth of their
fruit checked at just the point where
coed development ought to begin. In
the Grape vine the exhaustion from over
bearing causes the vine to mildew and
refuse to ripen either fruit or wood.
Thinning the punches early and apply
ing q liberal dose of potash salts are the
best preventives of this diseased con-
dition of the vine.
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10 consum;p sion curabi.,

Read the following: Mr.. q. Il. Morris,
Newark. Ark, says: Was down with Ab-
scess Of Lungs, and friends and physicians
pronounced me an Incurable COnsumptive.
Began taking DR.. Kings New Discovery
TOR Consumption, am now on my third bot
farm. II Is the tlnest medicine ever made
Jesse Middlewart, Decatur, Ohio, says:
'sIiad 1t not been for DR.. Kings New Dis
cOvery for Consumption would have died
OF Lung Troubles. Was given up by doc
tors. Am now In best OF health" Try Il.
Sample bottles free at
A. 4. CLARKE's. Drug Store. !
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Does ANY One Know Him?

Out of the street, after ringing bell or two,
Into the house, with rush and yell or two,
Kitchenward, lured by savory smell or two
Dinner inspires him with joy
or goes his hat with dexterous fling to it;
Off goes the cat, with mischevous string to it;
Up starts the baby, because he will sing to it,
Any one know such boy?
Wild with his comrades as any Comanche Isl
Rough as a steer on far western ranch he is;
Surely of mischief the root and the branch he Is;
Yet there's pure gold in alloy.
Tender and true at the hearts core, though small
he is;
Brave and chivalric, whatever befall, he is;
Mothers own torment and blessing through all
he is
Any one know such a boyy
-(,olden Davs
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Tobacco should be credited as part
Of the discovery Of Christopher Co
lumbus When he first met the In
dams they were imbibing the fumes
Of tobacco in the shape of a cigar"
This cigar was not wholly of tobacco,
though. 1t was stalk or straw tube
filed with this weed. But the Indians
smoked pipes chiefly.
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FIG. l-AYLESBURY DRAKE.
sary to have water dishes so constructed
that they can drink freely without get
ting wet themselves. Ducklings should
be fed about the same as chicks for the
first few days, giving them milk, if it be
had, by mixing their food with it. Care
should be taken the first few days to keep
the young ducklings warm and dry. For
the first week they will suffer more from
cold and wet than chicks; after that time
they will endure more Of either than
chicks. Corn meal, exclusively. is too
much concentrated. and will soon cripple
them in their legs and feet. It should be
mixed with bran, boiled potatoes, etc.
Of the many varieties of domestic
ducks, probably the Aylesbury is the
best known, as it is white in its plum
age, the slightest discolored feather de-
noting impurity of breed and being con-
sidered as disqualification for the show
pen. The bills of this breed are of a
pale pink color. The Aylesbury ducks
are easily acclimated; they are hardy,
mature early and grow to great size.
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SQUARE OTTOMAN OR MUSIC BOX.

The cut shows Partisan knick-knack in
the form of an ottoman or music box. 1t is
of plain wood, with gilded legs, and is up
holstered and draped with plush and silk in
harmony with the furniture of the room
Multicolored fringe and eolored embroidery
edgings and diamond shaped center on the
top of STOOL The same idea can be prettily
carried out in simpler style
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A Ham Omelet.

Beat three eggs lightly till well mixed with
SALT pepper and a little minced parsely, and
some ham cut into tiny dice. Pour this mix
ture into the omelet pan, in which you have
melted about one ounce Of butter (which
must be thoroughly hot, and proceed as
uc,1a1
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Facts Are Stubborn Things.

And it is an undisputed fact that we are
hearing and reading every day of sudden
deaths from Apoplexy and Heart Disease.
Your friend or acquaintance has been strick-
en- dead or lift in paralyzed condition
strength and vigor. Anti-Aponlectine will
prevent Apoplevy and cures Paralysis.
Procure bottle from your druggist or send
to DR., F. s. Hutchinson IS Co., Of Enos-
burgh Falls, VT, for circulars.
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An Item About Bodies.

Hooks and eyes often now replace buttons
down tho fronts Of bodices, which have tne
material arranged in double festoon on the
bust. Rich open guipure, worked on the
cloth itself, is laid over color, as IN re-
soda lined with red velvet. introduced on the
ode of the skirt, on the vest, and IN points on
the sleeves Sicilienne OF q blue tone, with
fawn waistcoat. is an excellent combination.
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A Dead Language.

Latin was formerly the language of the
Roman republic and empire, and was spoken
over the entire Italian peninsula. 1t ceased
to be living tongue about the Eighth century
Of the Christian era, but continued in use as
the language of the church, of law and of
learning generally until within the last two
centuries
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jam Roll.

Three eggs, one cupful of sugar, one cupful
Of -four, three teaspoonsfuls of baking pow
der and one tablespoonful of milk. Bake in
shallow, oblong tins; while hot spread with
jam and roll up.
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Orange Pan Cake,

One pint of warm milk; add one table
spoonful of melted butter, one pint of -four.
two eggs beaten stiff, two tablespoonful OF
sugar, and juice of one orange. Bake on
rriddle Butter and sweeten.
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YOUNG FOLKS COLUMN
INSTRUCTIVE SKETCHES FOR YOUTH.
Full READERS.

A Brief Account Of How That Prehis-
torio Savage. the First Oyster Eatsr.
Chsnced to Discover the Edible Quail
ties Of the Bivslve.
Once upon q time-it must have been q
very long time ago, however-a man who
was walking by the sea shore listening to the
murmur Of the sad sea waves, espied an old
and ugly oyster all covered with parasites
and sea weedA 1t was 90 ugly that he kicked
1t with his foot, and the animal, astonished
at receiving such rude treatment on it, own
domain, CAPPED wide with indignation.
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Cocoanut CONNECTIONS.

Crate the nut, or use the prepared nut; add
half its weight of sugar, finely powdered.
Mix this all together with white of egg, and
drop on wafer or rice paper, in small, rough
knobs about the size of a walnut, and bake
in slow oven.
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yyhen the Hutlson CIoses.

The Hudson river was closed to navigation
- follows: Nov. 25. 1880; Jan. 2, 1881; Dec.
4, 1882; Dec Is, 1883; Dec. 10, 1884; Dec. ID,
1885; Dec. 3, 1850. and Dec 20. 1887
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FARM AND GARDEN.
SUBJECTS or GENERAL INTEREST
10 FARMERS AND GARDENERS.

a Scale Of Points and . Diagram TO H.
:, lustrats Thorn Tor Measuring Short
horns Proposed BY the Chief Inspectos
~ stbsk In Wales
while Is good shorthorns are bred In
this country a. in England, It 10 natural
to look to the old country for authority
On this breed Of animals. As consid-
cradle diversity Of opinion prevails as to
the best methods for measuring short
horns we have reproduced scale Of
points and diagram to illustrate them,
a. proposed by the chief inspector OF
stock In New South Wales, and in which
ianbodied the precedents Of tho lead
English authorities. The illustra-
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"Oh no, I've another quite different plan;
a circular sidewalk Is what win get
It will be quite the thing when the roads become
wet;
Twill go round like a wheel when I'm walking
inside
And the roads, don't care If they never are
dried.' Wide Awake
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DIAGRAM LOCATING POINTS IN A SHORT
HORN BULL.
ton gives an outline Of shorthorn bull,
with the different points marked to cor
respond with the scale. The number of
points is valued at 1000.
SCALE AND VALUES OF POINTS
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who met on the list of January year ago
and vowed never to marry, nine were mar
ried inside of ten months and two of the
others have breach of promise suits.
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A Partisan Knick-knack.

The recent revival of old French styles in
dress, furniture and house decoration, is not
without it's conveniences. Many ladies be
come to some extent their own cabinet
makers and upholsterers, and gid and drape
the results of their labors will be not only
pretty but in the latest mode. So long also
as ''draped furniture" continues in vogue, no
house need lack those attractive little odd
pieces Of furniture, such as stands, .ottoEaanl
and even draped chairs that l5t,ni1
-agenb1s' corners, nntp bare Sd eycneSol -
and give picturesqueness and character to the
furnishing Of room