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, 1889-08-15

These IaCnltleS OF COmmunlcaflOn
have opened up for our commerce with
In recent years q region possessing vast
and varied resources, and capable of
supporting population and sustaining
a trade of which what has already been
attained may be regarded as only unit
The admission of the territories cannot
hut increase and soiidify the business OF
the Northwest, which may now expect
new era Of prosperity.
, 1889-08-15

gion the Northwest ie by no means ex-
cluslvely so. It's timber resources are
very large, and its mineral wealth,
though only slightly developed, may bo
termod practically inexhaustiblo. The
northern parts Of Wisconsin ond Mime
sofa constitute an immense forest, com
paratiyely small parts of which bave aA
yet been drawn on for supplies, the
region itself abounding In streams and
lakes forming u water cystem atiordtng
every opportunity for logging opera
tions. A lack of snowfall last winter
somewhat hampered work IN this direc-
ton, causing disappointment to some
operators, but the material remains to
be developed for many years and con-
stitutes reserve of wealth.
Also tributary 10 the commercial CEN
tees of this district are the mining re-
eions of Lake Superior, rich in copper
and iron ores The mineral wealth of
the Rocky mountains may be termed as
vet uneRploped, yet the immigration
into Montana and Washington territory
has been large during the last few years,
capital has beeh directed into this chan
mel and works of magnitude have been
undertaken in different sections. The
region of the Black Hills, South Dakota,
Is no less favored in resources of sim
ilar nature, ahd advices from the settle
ments in the locality show that the pop
ulation is prosperous and advancing In
commercial importance.
PeTmeating these statos and centerinp
in ST. Paul and Minneapolis are clever
independent railroad systems, having
total mileage Of Ia 400 miles, as shown
by the following table:
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the following cdltorial'
Spokane Falls was considered the most
beautiful city in Washington territory.
IL was, moreover, possessed 6 strong
active, energetic, enteTprising and
typical Western city. To-day almost
its entire business quarter is In ashes.
The loss is appalling and the blow is
astounding, but with true Western spirit
the city will come up again as viyor-
ously as have the other Washington
cities which have been thus stricken.
| Our dispatches say that every hotel
bank, mill newspaper. ofhce-expept the
REyiEw offce-ahd other establislment
of'a general business nature rs gone and
| the destruction is as complete as that OF
Seattle and EllsnsbuYg.
Spokane was particularly proud of her
water system, which Was considered al
most invincibie. A strong Aver runs
through the city, the falls of which,
wishin the corporate limits Of the
wster ~ns'PsSs powsr susisient aSs to 's rSn hSS'
dreds Of mighty mills, and from
system is taken. Notwithstanding this
vast water force, however, the fire on
sunday night seized the devoted city
and soon Incoming uncomfortable,
quickly leveled Washington's eastern
mctropohS W Vhe uuss' Anu howSpaPoIn
| Of Spokane have Of late been paPtlcu-
/ larly impre ssive as TO the great need Of
watchfufness IN the matter Of fire, hut
It seems that al the adnonition failed
1 Of lbs effect, and the result Is ruin.
1t IL another awful lesson to Tacoma.
| The city's fire-9ghting facilities are
nothing compared 10 those which Sp0-
dane had and In this unusually dry
weather, and the combustible character
Of the great mass OF buildings outside
the fire limits, and many cfthe old rook.
cries yet unfsmoved from that part
Of the city, our only safety lies In sasvei
ceasing care in the handSlng Of tro,
that incipjent hlaEes may be quickly ex.
tinguishcd before they have gained
heatiway... Any relaxation OF this csse
ahd watchhlness may place our own
fair city 10 the category OF the appalling
! disasters which have bsen crowded INTO
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lFrom the Seutue FOst-iHteiHeerCer5
1t is proper to explain, since the fact
seems not 70 be GENERALLY understood, Z, ID
was part Of the fAnd contributed from
various. sources for the relief of suffering
here. II was sat by the committee and
by the citizens Who were called in to
consult about the 'matasf that this dis
position of the money was under the
circumstances epEiscly proper. II was
gwen for the relief Of distress, and there
now seens more urgent need Of it at
Spokane Fans than here. 1t must not
finished here. There are, indeed, con-
slant and worthy demands, but the com.
mittee win undertake to spswer them
with resources which may be drawn
upon ut home.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-15

Many farmers believe that when
wheat is grazed or winter killed it is fire.
quently charged to chess or cheat. This
is erroneous. Wheat and chess belong
to two widely different families of plants,
of separate and distinct species, and have
nothing in common. Now it is an es-
tablished fact that one species newer
changes into another. In some instances
they will hybridizc, but careful expert
ment and culture have proven that
wheat and chess will not.
There is some cause for the theories
with regard to wheat becoming chess
and vice versa. Chess is of an insidious
nature and will lie dormant in the soil
for years, waiting until the conditions
are favorable for its termination. The
chess seed has thick, tough husk, i'm
pervious to any ordinary degree of
moisture and requires excessive wet to
cause it to terminate.
Wheat with chess seeds is often sown
and the conditions being unfavorable for
the termination Of the chess, it does not
appear, and hence the idea that it has
turned back to wheat. Then again, there
has been wheat seed sown with no chess
in it; hard freezing winter intervenes
with a cold wet spring, and the result is
that a portion of the wheat is killed
while the latent chess seeds that are in
the ground grow and produce o crop.
When cattle are allowed to pasture on
the wheat fields they tramp holes in the
ground which hold tho moisture and the
chess seeds are SDrOuted. Wagon tracks
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-15

being put in, and then are raised and
held up by straps or hooks when ready
to feed. The rack should be closely
boarded behind, and the back part, that
is, the part in the passage way, must
slope forward to the front, SO that the
hay, ETC., may be readily carried to the
bottom. The Stats in the front Of the
rack should be smoothly dressed, and
corners rounded, and three inches asun-
der is the usual space. The boards of
the feed trough are also dressed.
Between tho upper alley and main hay
storage space, uprights should be
erected; rail nailed on top, and the
alley hoored over with movable six inch
boards, the lower one of which should
rest against a cleat to prevent them from
sliding off. Hay can then be stored
above the alley and pulled between the
uprights by hooks. Five or six feet of
one end should be left untitled. The
basement should be about eight feet
high, made Of stone on three sides, while
the front (see Fig. y should have eight
inch posts placed eight feet apart, and
between each pair door hung upon pins
fitted into grooves cut in the posts, SC
that the doors may be raised and fast
ened at the top, bottom or center, or re-
moved altogether.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-15
Time is Money ON the Farm.

Young Farmer of Addison county
writes as follows: "While some farm
ers are drawing manure and spread
ing it on the snow. many who
might do so wait until spring when the
ground is soft, making twice the labor beside
cutting up the fields for fear it will leach,
or be carried off by rains, or rapid thawing
of snow. AS there is little or no frost in the
ground there is but little danger of any ma
teral loss, and the saving of labor as well as
time during the rush of spring work and the
advantage of having the manure on the land
for early sowing of grain and grass seed
should not be overlooked. Early sown grain
is nearly always better than that sown late,
both in yield and weight, Grass seed sown
early gets rooted before the dry season
comes, and being shaded by the grain sell
dom fails to make a stand. ~
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-15
POINTS IN SHEEP HUsBANDRY.
American Sheep Breeder Makes Some I'm
portant Statements aud Gives Advice.

American Sheep Breeder Makes Some I'm
portant Statements aud Gives Advice.
You can lead horse to water, but you
cannot make him drink. Neither can
you force a sheep to drink but you can
often coax it to drink by waiting. 1t
will drink after o while. When sheep
comes out of the stable chilly, with its
blood stagnant after twenty hours quiet,
it feels touchy, and it will sniff and sam
pie here and there in a way which is ag-
gravating to the shepherd who is wait
ing on its motions. 1t may be fifteen
minutes before it can suit itself. 1t
may utterly refuse to drink, whereas
if it could go off AMI take run of an
hour or SO, then return with its blood
flowing freely and its system aglow, it
would drink a surprising quantity. If
that sheep had been hastily shut up by
an impatient shepherd, it would have
suffered before twenty -four hours elapsed
and would not have eaten so freely as it
ought, and consequently would have be-
gun to lose condition.
The sheep is very irresolute about
breaking away from a warm, sheltered
place and setting out in search of feed.
On an excessively cold day the sheep
cannot be forced to take exercise, unless
they are driven to water or something of
that sort; and it is not worth while to at
tempt it, especially if there has been a
sudden change from mild weather, for
they will seldom drink the first day after
such change, even if water is offered
them in the shed. 1t IS best every way,
therefore, to keep sheep in yard shelf
cred by their shed or a high tight fence,
with warm southern exposure. Let
them have their regular time for exer-
else as much as for their grain ration OF
their hay; and let there be sufficient at
traction in the shape of forage of some
kind to induce them to rove and exercise
abundantly.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-15
Apples Paw to Feed

G. f. Nutting of Orange county writes as
follows: 81 have never seen so marked and
positive results from any change of food as
since [ have given my COWS, in addition to
their regular feed, - quart pailful of APP
pies TO each COW at night and again in the
morning. Not only is there an increase of
milk, but the quality, color and quantity of
butter is improved. When | began this kind
of feeding, my neighbors said Don't that
man know his cream will never come to but
ter if he feeds apples - and other criticisms
were also made But no change of feed ev
err showed its effect so positively in the depth
and color of cream as this, nor was the but
ter ever churned more quickly. If fed in
box managers, | have no choking or other bad
effects, and give the apples whole. 1t is Of
ten said that sweet apples are good for COWS,
but | thing sour apples just as good. 1t de
ponds on the quality of the fruit not the
acidity.N
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-15
Points on Cold Storage.

If a large cold storage room is to be
built Independent Of any other building
it must be made on the same principle as
an ice house, with walls packed SO as to
be non-conductors Of heat-the lower
and in the center for ice, a thin but
water tight division between the two,
with pipes to carry off the water from
the melting ice. The reason for putting
ice on top Of the storage room 10 that
cold air descends while rarefied air rises
In some cases where refrigerators are put
into rooms with low stories the ice
bunker or receptacle is in an annex at
the side or end, but, for the reason given,
on top is better.
When a refrigerator of medium size is
wanted that can be set up in another
room it will, as a rule, be better to buy
Of manufacturer by furnishing a
diagram of the room in which it is to
stand, giving the dimensions wanted and
other particulars and agreeing on the
price to be paid.
Many Of the refrigerators designed for
butchers and poulterers' use are about
1Oy6 feet in the clear, with suitable
sized ice bunker on top. There arc
plenty of manufacturers in New York
and other cities who make them of the
sizes ordered, and to suit the rooms in
which they are to be placed, and in forms
that can be conveniently shipped and
quickly put up on arrival at their desti-
nation.
"Most cases of roup in well kel yards
come from newly introduced poultry, "
SAYS Miss L. X. Winans in American
Agriculturist, and suggests the wisdom
of keeping fresh importations apart from
other stock at least week.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-15

A sufficient trial enables Wick to men
ton the Irondequoit muskmelon as a
fruit of great merit which will not fail
to please those who give it proper care.
The proprietor of large market duck
farm in Massachusetts, says he has yet to
see the breeder who, after a fair trial,
prefers the Ayiesbury to the Pekin.
Some foods, like wheat bran, cotton
seed meal, ETC., return value in manure
nearly equivalent to their cost, and are
often among the very best that can be
selected for stock, afiirms Professor
Lazenby in Ohio Farmer.
Professor Viala claims to have assu-
rance that black rot in grapes may be
overcome by the salts Of copper, and
that the same treatment will prevent the
development Of mildew.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-15

FRONT ELEVATION AND GROUND PLAN.
elevation. The building is rs feet long,
30 feet wide, with Is feet corner posts
above an foot basement. The upper
part is for storing hay and fodder
Eight inch posts, sills and plates are suf-
ficient for such a structure. One the
writer has in mind has sills bolted to the
under pinning and rodded above, which
prevents spreading. Tho beams e by 10
inches) should be closely cross bridged.
Fig. 2 is the ground plan. L, pen; b,
feed alley; c, trough d, rack; A, root
cellar; S, stairway leading to cellar.
(The latter can be dispensed with if de-
sired)
The second cut shows the vertical Sec
ton. A, hay and fodder room; B, pen;
Z, root CELLAR c, D, upper and lower al
leys. A trap door from floor of upper
alley permits hay to be thrown from
above up~s q sloping shelf which carries
it into the feed racks below. Beneath
the feed rack is the feed trough for meal,
roots or grain. Doors shut off this
trough from the sheep while the feed is
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-15

DR.. X. W. Lance of Montpelier, has sold
a ve-year-old Fearnaught colt 10 w. II.
Abbott of Boston, for $3.50
Mr. F. D. Borton's st. Valentine is recov-
ering from his serious injuries under the
carrful treatment of Dr.. Miller
We think that never before in the history
of Addison county have so many farmers
been breeding fine driving horses as the pres
ent year. About every farmer has from one
to four breeding mares
The report that the young Ari,tos stallion
George NJ, has been sold is a mistake He
will be in charge of Mr.. +. c. Ryder of
Weybridge, who had him last year, His
owner, though offered a long price for him,
refused to sell
The owner of STEAMBOAT says that he will
keep his stallion in California the coming sea
SON. and is open to trot him against any
stallion in the world for any amount of
money.
Madge Medium C2214 died suddenly at
Hightstown n. j., on Sunday night She
was valued at $4,000 and was owned by Mr.,
+. c. Barlow of Newark.
For the sum of $4,000 Mr.. G. II. Clay of
Lexington, Ky, purchased of F. T, Walton
of Philadelphia Pa, a few days ago the
thoroughbred stallion Hopeful, by Nucas.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-15
THE
ELLINGTON SAVINGS BANK,
CHARTERED IN 1s47.

CHARTERED IN lSi1
Deposits January, 1, 1882 &i,Sti, 7aS.0S
surplus IGI, 053.20
Receives and pays deposits daily. Deposits
made on or before the 4th of any month draws
interest from the LIST. If made after the 4th
interest Will commence the list of the follow
ing month. Interest will be credited 10 de
positors January LIST and July lst compound
ing twice year. There are no stockholders
IN this bank All the earnings, less expenses,
belong to dcpositors. The rate Of interest de-
ponds on the earnings, and has varied from
per cent to per cent.
For the last two years the rate of interest
has been 40 per cent n year.
All taxes are paid by the bank on DEPOSITS
of SlHlO or less. Deposits are limited by law
to 5000, and no interest will be paid on any
sum in excess of this amount, except on de-
posits by widows orphans, administrators,
executors guardians charitable or religious
institutions or on trust funds deposited by or
der of court.
This bank prefers Vermont securities for tho
Investment of its funds and sends no money
out of tho State until the home demand is
met.
c. f, WARD, Treasurer.
46.d4O wior5n "
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-15
For SeasiCkncss.


Dr Price. of the White Star = j. Gcrndnic,
savs: III have prescribed it in my practice
among the passengers travelling 10 and from
Europe, in This steamer, and the result has
satisfied me that if taken in time, il will, in a
great many cases, prevent seasickness.'
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-15

A, j, Lamb of Franklin county, writes
"Many herds of cattle at this time of the
year are very lousy. They show it by rub
bling themselves when let loose. Lice are n
continual torment where they exist. Many
farmers actually do not know of anything
that will quickly exterminate lice, and not
injure the cattle, or the person applying it,.
Mercurial ointment is unsafe, The follow
ing remedy have used on calves, yearlings
and cows with complete success for four
consecutive years: Carbolic acid, one ounce
or four teaspoonfuls; soft soap, one quart and
warm water, six quarts; mix thoroughly.
With a rag battle the cattle freely once and
they will not be tormented with lice any
more. will warrant this and it will not
injure yourself nor cattle in the least.
have noticed the carbolic acid lasts and kills
the nits either before or after they hatch.
beg that those who have been using tobacco,
sulphur, sand kerosene and lard will try
this. -
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-15

Answer-lst II is an enlargement of two
small glands which are of use to the animal in
foetal life only, and when the inhammatory
process j, great they often swell to an cnor-
nous size and produce what is known as
'goitre.
Blister them thoroughly and paint parts
with tincture of iodine every week; they are
not removed by knife successfully, such
operations generally prove fatal
I'd. This trouble is not dangerous or I'M
common in such animals 1t is due to re-
taxation of the patellar ligaments which once
parturition takes place will regain strength
rapidly. Would not advise any interference
in her case except to avoid slipping or walk
ing very much if near that period.
2d-Along with purgatives | would ad-
vice the frequent and persistent use of hot
water lamentations to the bag. Drawing
the secretions If this has not already been
permanently checked by destructive inflam-
nation of the gland structure itself by a
meeking tubu, 30 grains each of sulphate of
copper and mux-vomica in powder form,
give once daily in the food or as a drench, is
a good remedy in such cases.
RiNGBoNE-I have work horse which is
quite lame in both front feet. 1t is of about three
weeks standing. He was spraned by getting
them through the floor; There Is a hard swelling
around each one up about one inch above tho
hoOf | don't think they are cling fasts as
they are "A little too high up, but they are hard
What can / do for themI have used hot
water and stimulating inlment, but ne Is get
ting worse than he was. y. f. T.
New York.
Answer-He is developing two ringbone,
and you should have the shoes removed al
once. and fire and blister him and give two
or three months rest,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-15

Ono of the editors of the journal
quoted some years ago made "a standing
offer for some months of $500 for plant
in the act of passing from one to the
other, but the prize was never applied for.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-15
FARM DEPARTMENT.
MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE VARl-
GUS DEPARTMENTS OF FARMING.

Designs. with Instructions for building II
Convenient sheep Barn with Accom-
modations for the storing and Feed
ing of Roots Hay and Fodder.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-15

No one ever used Prolific Poultry Food ac-
cor ling to directions, without being perfectly
satisfied that it Is all the proprietor claims for
il. sold in Burlington BY Z. Z. Smith and
Jones d lsham,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-15
VETERINARY DEPARTMENT.

addressed to the FREE PRESS except those re-
qucstug answers by mail which should contain
a fee of 81, and will then he considered private
practice. Such questions are TO be addressed to
Dr. Miller, Burlington, VII
SORE HEEI.--I have blooded mare and have
been treating her for SCRATCHES for the last
two months and it seems to have little effect.
sometimes i Is not that at all. ,.,..
There is little or no discharge but II is sore
below and above the Joint.
What do you think it is, and what can be
done for her. L. II.
Answer should infer from your state
mcnt that it is scratches in sub chronic
form which generally prove very obstinate
cases to treat. And would recommend
| thorough purgation of the animal df she be
not in foaD and Fowlcr's solution i'll doses
of two tablespoonful once each day in the
food or drinking water, Sponge the parts
| with tepid water once day and carefully
dry with a soft clean towel.
Use as a dressing oxide of zinc one ounce
and boracic acid one dram mixed. apply
to the heel as a powder three times daily.
need not say that the patient should not be
worked, but kept in a dry, clean box stall
while being treated.
HEAvlS, WOLF TEETH, ETC.-lst, are heaves
durable, if so, where can obtain "A remedy.
! I'd What can give horse to improve ms
! appetite. would much prefer it in "A liquid
! form, rs lie refuses food which contains medi-
| cine
| is il safe to give horse, Is it good for worms ?
Ath-Are wolf teeth injurious to the animal
| Do they cause blindness. .
5th-l have a horse that after eating ',gulphS
! md passes of n great deal of gas from the
! stomach in that manner What is the cause
and how treatedt |. T. i.
| Charlotte VT.
Answer-1st, Heaves "omphysema of the
lungs, is incurable. Treatment is only
-.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-03-15

The accompany ing design of a sheep
barn, reproduced from Ohio Farmer,
embraces, according to p correspondent
of that journal, many desirable features.
Fig. /, in the first cut, shows the front