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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-10-03
Plants Under COlOred Glass,

European experiments with growing
plants under glass Of different colors
may result in important changes in hot
house arrangements. Four small
greenhouses were erected, with glasses
of red, green, blue and white. Into
these mimosa seedlings of uniform age
and development were planted and
cared for in an ordinary manner for
three months. AT the end of that time
the plants in the ordinary conservatory
had grown in normal manner, and
had attained a height of nearly four
inches. Those in the blue glass house
had not made the slightest improve
ment, they were precisely as they had
been planted three months before, and
can best be described as plants in a
trance. They were alive and seeming
IL quite healthy, but absolutely unde-
veloped. In the green glass house,
the plants had shown large amount
of energy, and had pushed up to q
height half ae high again as that attain
ed by those in the ordinary conserva-
tory. There was no doubt that the at
mosphere Of green had stimulated
their growth upward, though on the
other hand they were not so well de-
veloped or so bushy as the others.
But it was in the red glass house that
the most striking results were appar.
ent. In this the seedlings had simply
leaped into stature. They were four
times as tall as their contemporaries
of normal growth, and they were actu
ally more than fifteen times the size Of
the little plants which had slept in the
blue light. Moreover, they alone Of
all the seedlings, had Powered. SINH
lar experiments with other plants pro
duced differences as remarkable. -
American Cultivator.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-10-03
Live Stock Market.

There were on the market at Brighton
last Tuesday 2.067 cattle, 1887 sheep and
lambs, 442 swine, 697 veal calves, $50 horses
and 800 lbs OF poultry.
There we're great many Northern and
Eastern beef cattle on offer, and before the
close of the day prices declined in conse-
ouerce Sales: cattle, average 1850 lbs,
Sc: cattle, average $50 lbs, DC; 2 cattle,
average ass lbs, &c; 1 beef COW, weighing
$40 lbs, 3fc; beef COW weighing 900 lbs,
SIC; | beef cow, weighing 7S0 lbs, BIC;
beef COW, weighing 1,060 lbs, Bic; cattle,
average 1000 lbs, DC; l beef COW, weighing
779 lbs, 2hc; beef cow, weighing 100 lbs,
2bc; cattle, average l $50 lbs, Sc; cattle,
average l ,420 lbs. DC; cattle, average 1895
lbs, Der 2 cattle, average l7l5 lbs, DC; 2 cat
tie, average 975 lbs, $3.50 cwt; bull, weigh
ing ,290 lbs, SO 40 cwt; 2 cattle, average
1889 lbs, 4ic; 2 cattle, average 1855 lbs, 44c,
2 cattle, average 1905 lbs, 53c.
For milch VS. bids were too low to per.
nit OF any important trading.
For veal calves the market was irregular.
Early arrivals went off we'll AZ firm figures,
but supplies increased during the day, and
afternoon business was at low figures.
Sales: 20 Gales. average 143 pounds, &C., 8
calves, average 1873 pounds, 64c;9 calves,
average 1873 pounds, 6ac.
The market for sheep and lambs was ac-
tive but hardly so Arm, the result OF larger
supplies. Sales: 1T lambs, average 81
pounds. Ole; lit lambs, average 6S pounds,
6tc; 10 sheep, average 1903 p Junds, SIC; los
lambs, average IS pounds, otc.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-10-03
Using the Land .

Well fed land is neuer 40 well off as
when kept in active operation. 1t is
much like strong, healthy man. 1t
suffers more from idle1ess than from
hard work. First, see to it that the
soil gets plenty to ea.-rich barnyard
and chemical fertilizers, green manur-
ing and similar food-and then work 1T
and use it. The more it is cultivated
and planted the better will it be able
to produce crops. Feed land with
heavy fertilizers, only half work it, and
it grows sour aud the plant food cannot
be taken up by the plants. II is just
as bad for the land as it is to feed q
boy with rich, nourishing food and
then let him lie around idle and do
nothing. We take food into our sys-
TENS to make strength, which in turn
must be exerted in order to produce
the necessary good results.
E,There is no danger of overworking
land provided it is fed literally. The
abandoned and run down farms that we
read 30 much about owe their condi-
ton to poor management. The trouble
has not been in the soil, but in the
farmers, who have generation after
generation robbed the land. They did
not understand how to manage it.
Some farmers have an idea that rob-
bling the soil means raising too many
and large crops on it. Not bit OF it.
Robbing the soil is simply taking from
it and never putting anything back
Now, on good soil you can raise two OF
three crops year, and il properly
handled it will not be robbed OF its fer
tility,. On the contrary, its power o
production will even be increased l
is all in knowing how.
The knowing how is simple, too. L
is merely a matter Of feeding and cult
waiting. Put back the barnyard ma
nure, rotate the crops, cultivate thor
oughly, and the secret Of success
yours. The more we use our land thu
more productive it becomes, becsus
by constant stirring and cultivating W
improve the mechanical conditions G
the soil, 80 that it is better fitted to ful
nish the right conditions for seeds an
70 growing plants. The more the soil
cultivated the easier it is for the mo i:
ture to penetrate it, and the unde
ground springs prove source of pc
II ennial moisture for the plants when th
ID air around is dry and parching. AT tt
10 same time the fertlizing elements {
the subsoil are reached by plant roo
ID which are enabled to penetrate fl
= DOWN. below the surface. FINAL
y nearly all of our fertilizers that we a.
IS ply to the soil need stirring up occa
T ionally to do their best good. The
4 ! need to be brought into more dire
4 contact with the atmosphere, sun al
or rains to make them Immediately ava
~ able as plant food.-W. E. Farmer,
NJ Germantown Telegraph.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-10-03
AGRICULTURAL.
Scrubs VS.. Thorough breds,

1t seem ipcreduloua that there should
be people prejudic,d against fine stock
but there are many such. They will
tell you that thoroughbred animals can
not stand the rough handling that
scrubs will. This is not correct, for in
every instance where healthy animals
have been tested, the best blood elbows
itself superior in every way. They
will tell you that the profit from
scrub is quail to a thoroughbred given
the same treatment. This is not cor
cect, nor is it q true statement that the
reason bloodCd stock is so fine is be-
cause il is pempered and petted. 1t is
true that fine animals are accorded
better treatment than scrubs, but
scrub animal will never equal thor
oughbred. We have seen this demon
onstrated too often to doubt the truth
of it.
ThorouA breds are growing more and
more in favor every day. We do not
hChl llC lllth Will LAlO hlAO obOCh uC-
claring that it does not pay to keep his
stock pure, II is the man who owns
scrubs and never owned anything else
that ridicules recorded and pedigreed
stock. Nine cases out of ten it is a
case of sour grapes or woeful igno-
rance. There are men who have fail
ed in raising fine stock, but look into
the cause and you Will invariably find
that the fault lies not with the stock.
And while you are pointing out isolat-
ed cases of failure in fine stock raising,
look al the failures all about you among
scrub rasers. Hew do the lists com.
pare?
The standard of breed is perfec-
ton, and to reach it is the endeavor of
every careful breeder. This invariably
builds up the average and keeps out
the inferior or degenersted stock. A
promscuous haphazard breeder invari-
ably lowers the morale of his stock.
The secret of stock raising for profit
is to start with the best stock, keep il
healthy and keep it the best. There are
breeds better adapted for some farms
and purposes than others. The thing
for the stCcArAiser to do is TO determine
which breed is suited for his purpos.
but one thing is certain, it will not be
scrubs. Blooded stock may cost more
to begin with, but the returns will jus
tify the outlay. If farmers ia not il
position TO inves', then begin on
small scale and work up. 1t will taxi
but few years to rid farm Of ii
scrubs and put thoroughbreds in the
stead. No man who has once bad ex
perience with fine stock will sccep
anything else. The day of scrubs i
passing, and let it pass. A popular mis-
take of the farmer of the past, and al
expensive one, goes with i'll. L. II
win in Journal of Agriculture.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-10-03
"GRAsP ALL AND LOSE ALL -.

"GRAsP ALL AND LOSE ALP
Many people are 80 intent on "grasp-
ing all" that they lose strength of nerves,
appetite, digestion, health. Fortu-
nately, however, these may be restored
by taking Hoods Sarsaparilla, which
has put many business man on the
road TO success by giving him good di-
gestion, strong nerves and clear brain
1t does the same thing for weak and
tired women.
Hoods Pills cure sick headache, in
digestion.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-10-03
ImpOstOrs in Horticulture.

Unfortunately for the amateur, the
strawberry is dumb, or else it would
prefer charges Of forgery against I'M
scrupulous propagators and intro
ducers, who are with impunity defraud-
ing Innocent purchasers out of thou
sands of dollars every season by attach
ing new names to old berries of great
merit, and disposing of their plants at
fabulous prices. In the spring of 1898
the writer received of a leading firm of
more than an average reputation for
fair dealing six strawberry plants as
premium, accompanying small publ
cation, devoted to small fruits. This
berry was widely advertised as the
"Star of first magnitude among all
the strawberries" Here are some of
the fulsome expressions of the intro.
Queer: "Offered us any price we would
name for plants" SIN productiveness
we have never seen its equal" 1t ma
lures all its berries in dry season
when all ordinsry berries are CON-
plete failure" ga vigorous strong
grower, with healthy, green foliage,
with perfect blossom" "For profit we
know of no berry that will equal it,"
"Its superiority was very marked both
in size, quality and productiveness."
Well, we nursed the plants up to the
point of becoming Outrageous" I'm
agine our surprise and changrin, when
the true test, shy their fruit ye shall
know them," proved the half dozen
plants bore Sharpless berries, which
we had been producing for nearly a
quarter of century. The character
less propagators of frauds of this type,
whether in grains, vegetables or fruits,
ought to be given board, lodging and q
job by the State to protect society from
their impositons. II all would resolve
to purchase no new introduction until
it had received the approval Of the ex-
pertinent station Zone of their most i'm
portant services to the farmer), old
fruits, ETC., could not be palmed off on
the people for many times their true
value.-M. /. Todd, in Ohio Farmer.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-10-03
Adulterated Brans and Mixed Feeds,

Some months ago the Maine expert
ment station reported finding upon the
market of that State considerable guam
cities of bran and mixed feed which
were seriously adnlterated.
The same thing is to be found in
Vermont to some extent. The expert
ment station at Burlington states that,
in the course of its inspection work I'M
der the State law, it has found one
sample of bran worth but little more
than half what standard bran should be
worth, that sample of much the same
character has been sent in from an
other portion of the State, and that at
tempted sales of mixed feeds of known
low grade have been reported.
The State law requiring the inspec-
ton of feeding stuffs for cattle, does
not cover bran, middlings, etc., and
adulteration may go on in this class of
goods unchecked except by the watch.
full eye OF the buyer.
Each and every user Of this class Of
goods may, however, if he will, protect
himself by sending samples to the sta
ton for free analysis. He will do we'll
before buying to investigate as to the
source of the bran and to refuse any
which does not bear brand stating its
origin.
1t is only proper to remark that adul-
iteration Of this class of goods is still
relatively rare and should be guarded
against. 1t will b. we'll for buyers to
seek to learn the source of the goods
offered and to refuse such as do not
bear brand stating their origin. In
particular one shonld look askance at
any goods selling below the market
price.-Vermont Experiment Station.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-10-03

THERE is more catarrh is this section
of the country than all other diseases
put together, and until the last few
years was supposed to be incurable.
For a great many years doctors pro-
nounced it local disease, and pre-
scribed local remedies, and, by con-
stantly failing to cure with local treat
ment, pronounced it incurable. Sci
ence has proven catarrh to be consti-
tutional disease, and it therefore re-
quires constitutional treatment. Halls
Catarrh Cure, manufactured by f. j.
Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio, is the
only constitutional cure on the market.
1t is taken internally in doses of from
ten drops to teaspoonful. 1t acts di-
rectly on the blood and mucus sur
faces of the system. They offer one
hundred dollars for any case it fails to
cure. Send for circulars and testimo-
malls. Address,
F. ]. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
CT Sold by druggists at rs cents.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-10-03

Published Monday, We'd
ne day and Friday, is in
reality a fine, fresh, every
other-day Daily, gi ring he
latest news on days of issue
and covering news of the
other three. 1t contains
all important foreign war
and other CABLE news which
appears in the DAILY
TRIBUNE of same date.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-10-03
Endured Deaths AgOnies.

Only a roaring fire enabled j. NJ. Carrot.
son of San Antonio, Tex, to lie down when
attacked by Asthma, from which he suf-
fered for years. He writes his misery was
often 80 great that it seemed he endured the
agonies of death; but DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption wholly cured him
This marvellous medicine is the only known
cure for Asthma as we'll as Consumption,
Coughs and Colds, and all Throat, Chest
and Lung troubles. Price 50c and S1.00
Guaranteed Trial bottles free at G. Blake
ly's Drug Store.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-10-03

Three spectres that threaten baby's life.
Cholera infantum, d ysentery, diarrh9a. DR.
Fowler's Extract of Wild Straw berry never
fails to conquer them.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-10-03

Published on Thursday, and
known for nearly sixty years
in every part of the United
States as a National Family
Newspaper of the highest class
for farmers and villagers. 1t
contains all the most import
ant news of THE DAILY
TRIBUNE up to hour of
going to press, has entertain
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-10-03
WEEKLY MARKET REPORT.
Boston Produce Market.

TI-The quotations given below represent prices
obtained py receivers eAoesaIe (nof joobing
prices) otherwise indicated. intended
to represent actual - es.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-02-26
WITH A SCANTLING
John Spicer Smashed Dave Robin,
 son.

In the police court this (Monday1 morning was q negro man named Dave Robinson, who was up for em mbezzlement. He collected S1 9 from negro named Will Jones to pay for 15.eent prescription. which the latter requested him to secure. For that offense he was lined S10. Not having the money, he was re- leased on his own reeognizance and left the office with the intention Of borrowing the x.
 He went to Brockway's saloon and while there engaged in a dispute with John Spieer. an ex-member of the county farm. The fuss became spirited and led to blows. During the fracas Spicer got hold of q scaht- ling and smashed Robinson's crani- um. The blow rendered Robinson helpless and cut deep gash on his "top piece" A doctor stitched up the wounded parts and now Robin son is on the chain gang working out his embezzlement fine. When he IS released he will have to answer to Judge Garrett for his fight. for Spic- CT says he drew knife on him.
 Spicer was fined $30 and costs and 30 days additional on the farm. He is In jail and will probably go to Gracie's at an early date.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-02-26
BUSINESS TIED UP.
Mrs. olcott Stops Her Folks From
 Spending Her Money.

The third legal proceeding in the 0leott-Embree controversy was filed in the chancery court this (Monday) morning by J. M. & J. c. Taylor, attorneys for Mrs. Roy OIcott. She, among other things, states that she, at reaching legal age, was given $4, TOO left her by her grandfather. That after she secured it she was induced by her father. T. N. En- bree, to let him take charge of it. He purchased a stock Of goods and opened store under the name of the M. J. Embsee & Co.,, at Pasto. ria. She also states that her father sqaandered her money for bis own use and all that was left her was the s400 in gold placed to her step mothers credit ln the Citizens Bank. This Em5ree drew out, so the plaintiff states, and turned same over to her step-mother, after he had learned of Der marriage.
 The premises considered the plain. tiff prays an injunction from the court restraining the defendants from spending or in a1y manner appropriating to their use the $400 they have secretly hid in their possession. She asks that each defendant be enjoined from selling, exchanging or in any manner dis posing of or incumbering her person al property in the storehouse at Pastorla. That. receiver be ap. pointed to take charge of all her property now in the custody of her father and .step.mother, and hold same subject to the order of the court. That upon final hearing she be awarded the property named and her title quieted and established.
 The prayers of the plaintiff were granted. Young 6 Danaher, the attorneys for tie defendant, and the plaintiffs attorneys will proba- bly, arrange settlement of the matter today. 4
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-02-26
REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE
Met Saturday Night and Endorsed
 Havis-COnventiOn March 17.

The Jefferson County Republican Central Committee met in thls city last Saturday night to arrange date for holding the County Conven- ton. Ferd Havis presided as Chair man and Jerry Palmer as Secretary. Speeches were made by N. B. Jaeko and Mark c. Brady.
 The members endorsed Ferd Havis as delegate-at-large to the Nation al Republican Convention.
 Nj. c. Brady, the Chief of the Tam many Clnb, which is composed of over 300 members, tells us that that organization Is also booming Ferd Hayis for that position.
 The committee selected March 17th ss the day for the County Conven- ton and we have been reliably in- formed that Hon. II. |. Anten will be endorsed as the Republican, can ditate for Governor.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-02-26
"SREIDER'' IS DEAD
He Had Lived in This City 9 Years
 and Was We'll Known.

$. Coberg, a german, and tailor by trade and who has resided in this city for the past twenty-five years, died at his room iR the rear of Fies' stable on East Barraque street Sun- day evening.
 He as 60 years Of age and was considered a bright and well read man. He had lis faults and drank excessively, but had many friends in this city. He was known to every body as "Sneider" and was for the past several years employed by Strauss, the tailor. Coberg would never tell where he came from or where he had relatives.
 Mir. c. >G. Brock way, our whole souled saloonist, took charge of his remains and had them prepared for burial. The fu'.eral took place from Robinson's Undertaking parlor this (Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-02-26
AN OLD CITIZEN GONE
Mrs. E. E. Williams Died This
 Morning.

Mrs. E. E Williams, most devout and well liked christian woman. died at an early hour this Monday morning at her home on ISouth Wal nut street, aged 6 years.
 The deceased WAS oDe of our oldest and best known citizens. She was held in high esteem by all her ac- quaintanees, who will learn of her death with sorrow.
 A husband. four daughters and two sons together with host Of sorrowing friends, are left to mourn her death. The funeral will occur this afternoon at o'clock from the residence. Rev. J. F. Carr will off, eiate.
 To the bereaved family we tender our sympathy.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-02-26
Monticellonian,

Monticellonian,
 Mrs. M. B. Cook, an aged and esti- mable lady of this city. died of con- sumption, at the home of her daugh- ter. Mrs +. Nj. Loper. on the 18th inst. The remains were taken to Livingston, Ala. for burial. The bereaved relatives and friends here and elsewhere, have our heartfelt sympathy.
 The relatives and many friends in Monticello of Judge William M. Har- rison, Sr., of Pine Bluff. were pained to learn of his death. which occurred at his home in that city on the 18th inst. Judge Harrison was in his S3d year, and it can be truly said of hlm that his long life had been a useful one. He was an upright judge and good man.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-02-26
FOUGHT WITH KNIVES.

This lMonday) morning Alfred Thomas and another negro, whose name we were unable to learn, fought with knives over a trivial mat ter on q plantation over the river.
 Thomas was stabbed through the left lung and IS now in a precarious condition. The other negro was slightly cut OH the face. He was not injured badly and made .his escape. The officers are on his trail.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-02-26
BURGLARY AND LARCENY.
Babe" Anderson Arrested and
 Lodged in Jail on That Charge.

Saturday night the grocery store of Taryer & Bell on West Barraque street was broken into and robbed of it's cash drawer contents, the whole amount of which was about S2, One dollar of that amount was composed of pennies, and one of these pennies afterwards led to the arrest of the guilty party. No goods have been missed up to the present writing.
 The robbery was mystery up 10 Sunday at noon, when the police suspicioned and arrested man named Babe Anderson. local negro loafer, and who is well known figure in police circles. Babe" was searched aud among other small pieces of money a 23 cent piece was found on him. This coin is peculiar piece of money and the members of the firm recog nized 1t at once.
 Anderson is now in Jail and will have hearing before Judge Vance Tuesday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-02-26
 FOR THE BABIES.

There is no better medicine for the babies than Chan berlain's Cough Remedy. Its pleasant taste and prompt and effectual cures make it favorite with mothers and small children. It quickly cures their coughs and colds. preventing pneumonia or other serions consequences. It also cures croup and has been used in tens of thousands of cases without a single failure so far as we have been able to learn. It not only cures croup, but when given as soon as the croupy cough appears, will pre- vent the attack. In cases of whOop- ing cough it liquifes the tough nIucus, making it eaiser to expecto- rate, and lessens the severity and frequency of the paroxysms ofcough- lng, thus depriving that disease of all dangerous consequences For sale by ". L. .Dewoody X Co.,, druggists.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-02-26
An dtor's life Saved by Chamber
 iain's Cough Remedy.


 Iains Cough Remedy.
 During the early part of October. 1896. contracted had cold which settled on my lungs and was neglect ed until I feared that consumption had appeared in an incipient state. I was constantly coughing and try ing to expel something which could not. 1 became alarmed and after giving the local doctor q trial bought bottle of Chamberlain $ Cough Remedy and the result was immediate improvement, and after had used three bottles my lungs were restored to their healthy state.-B. $. EDWARDS, Publisher of The Review, Wyant, HI. For sale by W. L. Dewoody & Co.,, druggists.