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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-04-28
Chickens on the Farm.

generation ago the chickens to be
seen around the average farmhouse were
of a mixed and haphazard breed. There
are farmers still who keep such poultry;
there are also farmers who do not believe
that the world is round and revolves on its
axis every "a hours. But farmers so care
less as to their poultry are almost as scarce
as the latter ignorant class. You may
meet farmer whose ideas are a little
mixed about the rotation of crops and the
value of silage, but you have to go far in
deed to find one who has not his prefer
ence as between Plymouth Rocks, Leg
horns, Langshans, COchins and Brahmas.
Chickens on a farm are kind of savings
bank, and those which lay the most eggs
and fetch the highest prices as broilers are
very naturally more highly esteemed. Now
the fancy farmers were the first to attempt
to breed better chickens in this country,
| and they continue to lead in the expert
ments looking towards the further better
ment of domestic fowls. There is one
thing that has been insisted on in vain, so
far as ordinary farmers are concerned.
| That is the value of cleanliness-cleanli-
ness in the chicken-house and cleanliness
in the food and water given to the fowls.
Unclean houses are productive of all kinds
of disease, and unclean food and water
also. There is an old-fashioned notion
that chickens are good scavengers, and
that if allowed the freedom of the barn
yard they will forage for themselves This
is true, but it is very unlikely that any
cock or hen from such range would ever
| take a prize in a poultry show. The way
to get prize chickens is to mate the best
with the best, and rear the broods with
care As the reward, both in profit and
satisfaction, is well worth the trouble, il
seems strange that any country people
should be content with any but the best
John Giimer Speed in Hdrper'S Weekly
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-04-28
INT PHGNIX BRATTLEBORO FRIDAY, APRIL 49,, 1898
FARM AND HOUSEHOLD.
one Of the "pon',.Y for Farmers.


When the farmers read of Nancy Hanks
and other feet-footed horses breaking the
worlds record in their special classes, and
soon after commanding in the market the
combined value of dozen good farms, the
temptation is great to turn horse trainers
While the development of horse speed is
commendable, it is a vocation in itself, and
is fraught with such dangers of financial
disaster that but few farmers can long
withstand the strain. If living in an old
settled community, run back over memo
RVS pages for 20 years, and you will see
that very few of the men and boys who
imagined they possessed a trotter, and tried
to develop It in the usual way, were sue
cessful Reckoning their time only as val
liable as that of the hired man, there
would be a loss in nearly every case, to
say nothing of the evil habits contracted
by assOcating with the rough element that
is too generally part of the racing frater-
| nifty. There is always more money made
by the first owner if he simply drives his
horses on the common road, and If they
develop into good steppers or show good
| gait, they readily find purchaser at fair
| price, often for more than the animal is
worth, or will ever sell for again. ANY
farmer who continually neglects his farm
operations to develop the speed of a green
horse on the race course almost invariably
in after years regrets the course then pur-
sued. Another serious point in the case is
that as soon as a horse shows a good gait,
he is favored in every way possible, has
the best care and attention, and if worked
at all is given the long end of the double
tree when perhaps his mate, II given an
equal chance, would have proved the fleet
er of the two. Always remember there
is no short road to wealth, even in the de-
velopment of trotters. Agri-
culturist.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-04-28
An Elephant. memory.

Five months ago a small boy, with sever
al companions, was feeding one of the
elephants at the Zoo in Schenley Park,
Pittsburg, known as Gusky. He handed
her buns on nail fastened in the end of a
long stick. The boy, for fun, jabbed the
nail deep into the elephants trunk and
then ran away. On Sunday last the same
boy visited the Zoo. Suddenly the ele-
plant threw her trunk in the air, and,
trumpeting, made rush at the boy.
Keeper Andy Neelan seized pitchfork
and ran for the elephant, shouting,
''Backl" For the first time in her life
Gusky refused to obey. She had thrown
the boy up against the side of the shed and
was rushing for him with her trunk. In
a moment more she would have trampled
him under her feet. The keeper thrust
the fork into her shoulder and forced her
back, saving the boys life. Gusky sank
back into her corner and gazed appealingly
at the keeper, but she was beaten.
The crying, frightened boy at first denied
that he had ever hurt Gusky, but finally
confessed. Neelan warned him never to
come there again, adding: IF you ever
see that elephant anywhere, you start tC
run, because she'll be after you. She will
know you 20 years hence"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-04-28

Sicilian brigands used to have custom
of capturing travellers, and demanding a
heavy ransom from their friends. In case
a prompt reply was not made to the first
demand for money, an ear of the captive
would be sent to the anxious relatives, and
then another ear or perhaps finger would
appear mysteriOusly if the ransom was
not forthcoming. Finally the prisoner
would be put to death if his friends did
not buy his liberty. In recent years the
Italian government has succeeded in near
ly stamping out brigandage in Sicily, but
very lately this variety of robbery and
murder has been revived Country places
have been ransacked, and in one case mon
ey and jewels amounting in value to $50,
600 were carried off. The body of one
murdered captive has been found, and the
Italian government is again engaged in
hunting brigands.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-04-28
Refined Tastes.

A rather pointed story is told of Senator
Blackburn of Kentucky, and the late Sena-
tor Beck, which we give without varnish.
Upon one occasion it was necessary to
test some old bourbon whiskey before ship
ping the simon pure to fastidious custom
er. The anxious dealer bethought him of
these two great men, who were universally
admitted to be connoisseurs in the article,
and begged their indulgence in the matter
of tasting the liquor Blackburn swallowed
a sip, smacked his lips, looked a little bit
critical, tried it again, and then said: at
is fair-very fair-but,' again smacking
his lips, sit seems to me taste iron in it,"
The dealer looked discouraged.
Beck went through the same process OF
tasting and trying, at last exclaiming
"That's good-very gOod-but l think
detect taste of leather"
The dealers face fell But feeling sure
he had a superior article he investigated
After diligent search he found carpet
tack with leather cap in the bottom OF
the cask.-Mdy Hdrper's.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-04-28
Bacterial Disease of Beans.

About year ago my attention was called
to a disease of beans by large commercial
seed house in the West. Samples of the
affected beans were carefully examined,
and only bacteria were found associated
with the trouble. When planted, such
beans quickly decayed, an occasional one
only developing into a sickly plant. Previ-
GUS to this peculiar spotting of the pods of
lima beans had been observed, and with this,
too, only bacteria could be found, the leaf
lets at the same time showing large dis
colored blotches, which soon became brown
and lifeless. While at the New York state
station at Geneva, Prof. Beach called my
attention to the same spotting and decay of
pods and leaves of the common field beans,
and informed me that he could attribute
the work to nothing else than bacteria.
Since then during the fall months, visits
have been made to large bean-fields in New
Jersey and Pennsylvania, with the result
that this decay is found, not only wide
spread among beans, but common to all
sorts, both bush and climbing, and in some
places it ruins the crop.
One of the most dangerous features in
connection with this disease is that the
germs are carried over from one season to
another in the beans themselves. If it
were possible to detect and thereby reject
all affected seed, it would make matters
easier Many seeds are worthless at har-
vest-time, but others are only slightly in
fected, and it is these latter that do the
most mischief. Great care should be taken
with the beans used for seed; only the
very best should be planted, and, if posi-
BILE, purchases should be made of those
who have not had any bacterial trouble in
the field. There is only one other bean
disease that might be mistaken for this,
namely, the pod spot" and this can be
distinguished by its making deep pits,
which are pinkish with spore- bearing PIN
pes.-Gdrden aud Forest.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-04-28

Some years ago a prisoner was being
tried for murder by poison in Baltimore,
when the following passage at arms occur
red between lawyer and physician who
had been called to give expert testimony.
The lawyer asked: doctors sometimes
make mistakes, don't they?" "The same
as lawyers" was the ready reply. but
doctors mistakes are buried six feet under
ground" added the lawyer. "Yes," said
the doctor, land lawyers mistakes some
times swing six feet in the air. "-Phiid-
delphid Press
Successful farmer, whose son had been
to college-'What was all that howlin'
you was doin' out in tn grove?'
Cultured Son-I was merely showing
Miss Brighteyes what college yell is like. ="
Farmer-"Wall, swan College is some
good after all. I'm goin' into town to sell
some truck tomorrow. You kin go along
an do the calm. "-New York Weekly.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-04-28
Pronouneed Mopeless. yet saved.

From a letter written by Mrs. Ada E. Hurd of
Groton, S. D., we quote; WAS taken with a bad
cold, which settled on my lungs, cough set in and
finally terminated In consumption Four doctors
gave me up, saying could live but a short time.
l gave myself up to my Saviour, determined if |
could not stay with my friends on earth l would
meet my absent ones above. My husband was
advised to get DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con
sumption, Coughs and Colds. l gave 1t trial
took in all eight bottles; it has cured me, and
thank God am now well and hearty woman"
Trial bottles free at F. H. Holden & Co.'S drug
store. Regular size 80 cents and 81. "a
The well.known strengthening properties of
iron, combined with other toncs and a most per-
feet nervine are found in Carter's Iron pills,
which strengthen the nerves and body, and i'm
prove the blood and complexion.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-04-28
The Place of Danger.

chow did this happen?" asked the sur
geon, as he dressed the wound in the cheek
and applied soothing poultice to the
damaged eye.
''Got hit with stone,' replied the
patient.
"Who threw it?"
"My-Iny wife, twas the reluctant answer.
"Hum-it's the first time l ever knew a
woman to hit anything she aimed at"
muttered the surgeon.
'She was throwing at the neighbor's
hens" explained the sufferer. Il was be-
hind her. "-ChicdgO Tribune.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-04-28

AS the country grows older much of the
soil around dwellings becomes saturated
with the drainage and slops from the house,
so that it no longer acts as perfect filter.
The soil then becomes the breeding place
of bacteria, and these are conveyed to
wells, occasioning diseases more deadly
than the fever and ague of new settlements.
Wherever putrid sore throat is known to
exist, look for its cause in some cOntamin-
ated well whose water furnished the drink
ing supply of the afflicted family.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-04-28
MISCELLANY.
Glow Did You Rest Last Night -


"How did you rest last night
I've heard nv gran'paD say
Them words a thousand timps-that : right -
Jes them words thataway
As punctchullike as mornin' dast
To ever heave in sight
Gran pap I'D allus half to asst
How did you rest, last night''
Us young uns used to grin,
At breakfast on the sly.
And mock the wobble of his chin
And eyebrows het so high
And kind. How did you rest, last night
We'd humble an let on
Our voices trimbled, and our sight
Was dim, and heariu gone.
Bad as | used to be,
All I'm a.wautin' is
As puore and cam a sleep for me
And sweet a sleep as his,
And so pray, on Judgment Day
To wake, aud with its light
See his face dawn. and hear hun say
How did you rest, last night"
Jones Whitconib Riley
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-04-28
OOMMIRRIONERs NOTICE.

- ESTATE OF ELON L. WARD.
The undersigned. ha wing been appointed BY The
Honorable Probate Court for the District OF Mar.
boro. Commissioners, to receive, examine and ai.
Just all claims and demands of all persons agsinS
the estate of Elon E. Ward. late of Brattleb0ro
in said district deceased. and all claims exhibited
in Offset thereto. hereby give notice that We viii.
meet for the purpose aforesaid. at the ofhcs
of R. Tyler, on the 10th day of April and 5th dsy
of September next. from o'clock P n until 1
months from the 5th day Of April A b.
1898, is the time limited by said court for SAID
creditors to present their claims TO us for exam.
ination and allowance
1898
A. STARKEY, ic.i.
T. j. B. CUDWORTH commissioner
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-04-28
10 E.w. sToDDARD. Regist.,
,TATE OF VERMONT. Marlboro s.

- BY the Probate Court for said Distrcr
Toallpersons interested in the estate Of R0S
WELL w COOK. late Of Greenfield Mas.
deceased. having estate in this district
Greeting
eide upon the allowance of the account n
Henry F. Nash, Executor Of the last viii n
said deceased and decree distribution thereoftoai
persons entitled at the session thereof TO be he'd
at the Probate Office in Bratteboro on the lss
Saturday of April, A. D. 1898. when AMI
where you may be heard in the premises II yog
see cause. IS Z. W. STODDARD. Register
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-04-28
A. STARKEY, C......,.-
T. J. b. CUDWORTH. Ooii'il'ss''n que
COMMIssIONRRs, NOTICE.

- Ell AIE OF MAHIIN ANIL.
The undersigned having been appointed by the
Honorable Probate Court for the Marlboro Dis
tr1ct Commissioners to receive, examine and al.
just all claims and demands of all persons agains
the estate Of Martin Akley. late of Guilfori
in said district, deceased, and all claims Ell.
hibited in offset thereto, hereby give notice that
we viii meet for the purpose aforesaid at S
Herricks ONCE, in said Brattleboro. on the 29th
day of April and 30th day of August next,
from O'Clock p. NJ until O'Clock p. " each
OF said days, and that months from the 18Th
day of Mar, 1898, is the time limited by said court
for said creditors to present their claims 70 Is
for examination and allowance.
Dated at Brattleboro, this 25th day OF March
1893
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-04-28
rTATE ORVRRmONT, Westminster s.

> The Probate Court for said District
To all persons interested in the estate Of
CALVIN BRADLEY late of Townshend in sad
District. deceased. Greeting
You are hereby notified that this court viii
decide upon the allowance of the account o.
p. H. Rutter. administrator upon said estate
and decree distribution thereof to the persons en-
titled at the session thereof to be held the ina
of Thomas Evans 10 Townshend on the It'll DAY Of
June, A. D. 1893, when and where you may o.
heard in the premises, If you see cause
Is ZINA H. ALLBEE
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., Marlboro Isl

- By the Probate Court for said District
To all persons interested In the estate Of
ELIZA S. HARRIS, late of Vernon, in said DIS
trict, deceased, Greeting
You are hereby notified that this court viii de-
eide upon the allowance Of the account Of j.
Allen Executor. of the laft will Of said deceased
and decree distribution thereof to the persons en-
titled at the session thereof to be held at the Pro
bate Office in Brattleboro on the last Saturday d,
April, A. D. 1898, when and where you may bs
heard in the premises. IL you See cause
Is Z. W. STODDARD, Register
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-04-28
cyTATE OF VERMONT, Marlboro IS

= BY the Probate Court for said District
To all persons Interested in the estate q,
JAIRUS WHEELER, late Of Rowe. Mass. a.
ceased, Greeting
You are hereby notified that this court villa.
eide upon the allowance Of the account Of
NJ Porter Administrator upon the estate Of lain,
Wheeler in Vermont and decree distribution tber
of to the persons entitled at the session thereof,
be held at the Probate Office in Bratteboro on M
last Saturday of May, 1893, when an
where you may be heard in the premises II Won
see cause.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-04-28
S. y. HERRICK.
J. c. CUTTING, Commissioners
l.. A. BARNEY.
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

- ESTATE OF CLARK STARK
The undersigned. having been app snted by the
Honorable Probate Court for the district of Mar.
boro, commissioners, to receive. examine and ad
Just all claims and demands of all persons agains.
the estate of Clark Stark. late Of Brattlebon
in said district deceased, and all claims eI
hibited in offset thereto, hereby give notice thti
We will meet for the purpose aforesaid, al The
oftce of 5. y. Herrick in Brattleboro on the
Der, next, from O'Clock P NJ until o clock P ~
each of said days. and that months from the 18Th
day of March, 1898, is the time limited by SAID
court for said creditors to present their claims 70
us for examination aud allowance.
Dated at Brattleboro. this 9th day of Apnl
A. d. 1898
L. J. JOHNSON.
COTTON MATHER, Commissioners.
IS S. n. HERRICK
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NOMMIssIONERs, NOTICE.

4 NOMMASSHONERS' NOTICE.
~ ESTATE OF GEO. BARNA SARGENT.
The undersigned having been appointed by the
hhnoTab Probate Court for the District OF Mar
ooro commissioners to receive, examine and al
Just all claims and demands of all persons against
the estate Of Geo. Barna Sargent late of Bratte
boro, in said district, deceased, and all claims eI
hlolted in OFFSET thereto, hereby give notice that
we viii meet for the purpose aforesaid al
the dwelling house of Mary Ann Sargent on
the first day Of May and first day of September
next, from Pm, until O'Clock p. NJ Oh
each of said days, and that months from the
INST day OF April, 1898, is the time limited by
SAID court for said creditors to present ther
claims 70 us for examination and allowance.
1898
GEO. W. WALKER,
r. Z. GORDON Commissioners
10 s. n. HERRICK.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-04-28

- The Probate Court for SAID bistrS@,
To all persons interested in the .,tata
JOEL c. BOLSTER late Of Putuc, In ~
district deceased. lraetins
Whereas. A. NJ. Bolster has presence 10 H.
Court an instrument purporting to boz the isa
will of said deceased, for probate:-You are he's
by notified that this Court will decide mon n.
probate Of said instrument at the session thers
to be held at the Probate Office ia BelioE,
Falls in said District. on the 9Th dAv N W
A, D. 1898, when and where you may appear sSi
contest the same, II you see cause
10 Una II. ATLBEE Peyis,s,
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hceMB
ACID PHOSPHATE.

An agreeab BILE preparation
of the phosphates, for lndi-
gestion, Nervousness, Men
tai and Physical Exhaustion.
Recommended and pre-
scribed by Physicians of all
schools.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-04-28

A maid who is slightly antique
Was grossly insulted last wique:
Her best fellow said,
1t Is time We were wad!"
And now, 1t is said, they don't spique.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-04-28

Trial bottle mailed on receipt Of IS cents
n stamps Rumtord Chemical Works.
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Legal Notifies.

CtTATE OF VERMONT, Westu.irs,a. II
BY the Probate Court for said Dis,,jN
Toall persons interested in the estate ~ itSt.
H. KNIGHT, late Of Putney. in said disi,IL-
deceased Irp4tn,
whereas Edwin T. knight has presented ios.,
court an instrument purporting to be- tI. lac, Aa
of said deceased for probate: You arr ..rai, .4
titled that this Court will decide upon the pr6
Of said instrument ct the session Thereof h. I'55
at the Probate ONCE in Bellows Pei. n w
District, on the sixth day Of May. A b 10y
when and where you may appear ami contest h.
same If you see cause.
10 ZINA II. ALLBEE. Pagis,..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-04-08
Wrean 5ieamers.
4 NORTH GERMAN LLOYD S. S.

New YORK TO GENOA In less than eleven DAYS
Kaiser w H. Apl g. 10 I'm. Wcfra. Sat- MAY ~, 10 am
Vera. Sat,Apr. 90 10 am. Fuda Set.June 10 10 am
Euida Sat-, May 9 10 e. m. Vera. Sat, July / 10 am
Kalscr VIII NAV 13 10 am Fuda sat, July d. 10 am
Passage 500. sl25 or $50 berth First Cabin
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-04-08
Gomnlrn Doar0 iOante0.

1.-TWO OR THREE MONTHS the coming summer; onS
hour from city; family OF three adults aud two chill
g,cn tcr,l over EIGHT years moderate Ad
irr.s box > 500 Ncw.York Postohico
n, ANTFDI ard In private family Tor man ana VIE
w and two chldr'n. either at PLAiNFlElD, WEST.
FIELD or CRAWFORD New. Jersey. or would hire small
bousr furnlsncd for months give full particulars.
SMITH, 100 Produce Exchange y. Y.
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Dlpi0en0 Notlrfs.

Dipi0en0 Noflcf9.
- ALLATIN NATIONAL BANK, New-iOr
~ March 20. s9J.The Dire tors OF nj, bank hasr nis
day dsclacd dividend OF FIVE PER CEN ana an extra
dividend OF ONE PEI; CENT )u the earnings Of the
Iast six months. payable and after April PROV
The transfer books Will remain coscl untl hat uSte
ARTHUR w. SHERMAN, Cashier.
TIE NATIONAL CORDAGE COMPANY;
NEW.YORK. April T. 1893.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Of this Com
rnny have this day declared the REGULAR auar nT
dviG,nu II TWO PER CENT. on the preferred ara On
AND ONE.IIALF PER CENT. the Common Stock OF
the COMPANY both payable ON The 1T day Of Nay neN ~
transfer office of the Company. leo Frontst THIS Guy
The transfer will close April ID ut II NJ, ana re-
open May = next, at 10 A. NJ. -...,. u,-.
g. WEAVER L0PER. Trsasurer.-
ME DENVER & RIO GKANpE r. r. Co,
NEW-YOHk, Apr O. 1913
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS has this day
L Gcrlatcd quarterly Dividend ot ONE Prit ,fNi o.
earnings, payable May 10 proNimn , -, IT, -,
The transfer TIE preferred stock Will close al
noon. April 20, and reopen the morning of May 10
proAino ,..nvr., ,nppErJ
Chairman Of the Board.