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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-04-21
POTATO CULTIVATION.
Much Care Must he Given to the Sc
lection of Seed.

Much Care Must he Given to the Sc
lection of Seed.
It is probable that large acreage OF
potatoes will be grown this year, re-
suit of last years excellent market
The potato crop is like every other
crop, years together it pays as well as
ANYTHING. But there is large acreage
of potatoes grown in the west on land
that is entirely unfit for potato culture
| would never plant in wet soil. even LOT
home use. If had to use such soil, and
did not drain il, would buy my pota-
toes. Potatoes ought to have good, rich
ground. land that's in good condition and
that does not need fertilizing at time OF
planting. Most of our northern land is
in that condition. | would never use
coarse manure on potatoes anyhow,
though it is often used If there is any
one crop that needs rotation more than
another it is the potato. 1t ought never
to be grown on the same ground year
after wear. If we have good. we'll
drained land. we shall have crop of po-
tatoes II we keep il clear OF weeds and
attend to the enemies. have neigh
Dor who forces his potatoes to the ut
most and lets the bugs do their worst.
But that is poor plan. One good thing
about rotation is that we get rid OF the
insects that live in the ground after the
crop is taken off. There is not as much
care given TO the selection of seed as
there should be. The potato runs out.
we say. Well, it runs out partly beause
we do not exercise care in the selection
of seed. Still. under the best of care, 1t
is better TO buy new seed occasionally.
New seed" does wonders in every de-
nartment of farm industry. We fire.
quently plant our crops too thickly and
lose by it. believe we generally plant
our corn a third too thick. At least |
find that 1 can grow more corn by plant
ing less thickly. But I do believe that
we, too. plant potatoes too far apart.
re- the rows were nearer to each other.
we would have better crops.-John c.
Henry. in Western Plowman.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-04-21

Soft-roe6 mackereI are considered the
best for picking. but it IS a matter OF
taste. Clean the fish and cut of the
heads and tails. take out the backbone
and divide into neat pieces. Into fire
proof dish or jar put layers of the fish
with pepper and salt between littls
onion. and bay leaf. Cover with vine
gar or half vinegar and half water. til
The jar down tightly. and put II in th,
oven for two hours. cooking the fsl
gently. Remove the herbs. etc. whei
lone and turn on to a dish.-Chicag'
Times-Herald.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-04-21
COULD NOT GET TESTIMONIAL


Interfered to Prevent.
There is charming suburb just north
of Chicago. which is noted for being
about as free from earthly ills as any
place that has as yet been invaded by
man. Still bodily Affections exist or
have existed even there. There is an in
dividual somewhat over so years OF age
who has long made this place his home
and for even longer period has carried
about with him circulating pains
He maintains that he got this trouble
at the battle of Shiloh. or some other
noted engagement; he is not always OF
the same opinion on this head. Anyway
he is an old soldier. and feels confident
that the war had good deal 10 do with
his affection. His neighbors assured
him frequently that they were positive
something might be done for him il be
would put little more faith and re-
lance in science and the medical won
ders of the century we live in. He re-
fused their proffered advice. however.
and said that be had tried everything
sane man could be expected to try.
that it was no use attempting to fool
the rheumatism. and that a man OF his
age could no more get rid OF il than he
could change his politics.
One day. however, one Of his neigh
bors brought glowing accounts of q
remedy that was to be had in Chicago
1t was not necessary to see any doctor
or make any extensive outlay. All that
was required was to invest one dollar
in a bottle OF a dark-colored liquid.
This did the business. The word fail
was as absent from the experience Of
the doctor who compounded the rem
edy as 1t is from the bright lexicon OF
youth. At length he yielded to the So
iicitation. although he was not par
ticle confident. In fact. he was so loath
to believe in the remedy that many peo-
pie said the most sovereign specific
could not benefit him when in that state
of mind. To the surprise of all, himself
included. the remedy did take right
hold of him. and by the time be had con-
sumed the fourth bottle he was com.
pletely cured. Whether this was the
TeIneul OF tue udg ScltihS 'tig "oiH
just at that time. or the possibility that
his rheumatism never had been rheu-
matism but some other trouble never
was fully ascertained. At any rate, the
agent of the medicine heard of the &C.
currence and came down to see the pa
tient. He was surprised beyond meas
ure at his improvement, although he
had never seen him while he was sick,
and finally set about to get testi-
monial, with the understanding that
| The sufferer was TO receive six more
bottles of the medicine. besides $l2 in
cash.
The erstwhile sick man agreed to
write the testimonial The agent did
not want to press things too much. Sc
| he saw that the man received his reward
and went back TO wait for the forward
ing of the testimonial. He waited three
or four days. then couple of weeks. Al
length he wrote to the man asking for a
recommendation. In reply he got q
profuse letter of apology. which ended;
81 cannot send you that testimonial
My pension was allowed last week.
| Chicago Times-Herald
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-04-21
SECTION OF PINEAPPLE OUNCE.

inches in diameter and of roundish
oblate shape. as shown in the accom-
panying illustration. The color is a
clear waxen yellow. with a surface as
smooth as that of tomato. The flavor
is very mild and one of the specimens
was eaten raw with almost as much
relish as If it were an apple. Mr.. Bur
bank writes that ii will cook tender
in three minutes" which appears to be
likely so. judging from the character OF
the specimens examined. He says that
this seems to be even better than the
other ounces which he has formerly
originated, and some of which are now
in the nurseries for sale. He also states
that it is very productive and that the
tree is thrifty and healthy in character
1t is doubtless well worthy of general
trial, but the trees are not yet ofereo
for sale.-Orange Judd Farmer.
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TERRAclNG A BANK.

How TO Bring II In Harmony with
Its Surroundings.
A high bank frequently presents itself
and calls for some kind of treatment
that shall bring it into harmony with
It's surroundings. Now great many
people make use Of double terrace in
case like this. To the writer's eye a
double terrace is an abomination in the
sight of good landscape gardening.
Such work looks too much like the base
of monument to be suitable for the
lawn. Two terraces may. of course, be
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-04-21

annie trees should, if convenient De
-,.ated On land that slopes TO the north
20 p.., east. If the land is not very rich.
~ holes should be made extra large
and a quantity Of fine, rich soil put m
both before and after the tree IS placed
=. 80, .os;tion. but do not use any manure
~ setting the trees. lamp the soil
: . .,~i mon the roots; ifleft lying loose
VA :. =. coarse. it win dry out and the tree
I III often starve to death.-Farmers'
Voice.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-04-21
ORCHARD AND GARDEN.

There is nothing more beautiful than
good. ripe fruit.
In a market fruit the first considera-
ton is appearance.
One advantage in dwarf peas is that
they bear early and abundantly.
Covering the scions up entirely in The
ground will save them from rabbits
Use plenty of manure in the garden
There is little danger Of getting the
ground too rich.
In selecting varieties for planting.
take those that have been tested in your
own neighborhood.
The family orchard needs a good
many varieties. some early. some me
dunn and some late.
In fastening labels TO trees care must
be taken TO have the wire very loose
around The trees.
One advantage in setting out gooo
variety of small fruits is that they come
into bearing so mudh earlier than tree
fruits
The older tree gets the less adapted
il becomes for transplanting. and foi
this reason young trees should De Sc
lected.
The life Of an apple tree is often short
eued because il grows in poor. exhaust
ed soil. or a soil that is not properly
drained.
Fruit trees should always be pruneo
so as 10 let the air have free circulation
and give the sun a chance to shlne
among the branches.-St. Louis Repuo
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-04-21

In all the timber trees of the temper
ate portion of our country the wood OF
the stem is laid on in sheets or layers
which. on any cross section. appears as
so many concentric rings. Generally
these rings are sufficiently well defined
10 be readily counted. and, since only
oe~ 10 tanned each growing season,
they .nrnish a very convenient record
of the particular cross section. and. II
properly chosen, OF the age OF the tree.
v;ewinr cross section of the stem OF
: nine. fir. cedar. etc. these concentric
Early rings appear as alternate mar
- hands or lines of lighter or darker
oolor the dark line. or summer wood
occupying the outer portion of any one
Inc and being sharply contrasted
against the lightest portion Of .i the In n.
ner lighter. or "spring wood" part Of
the next ring
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-04-21

Plants are placed in the cellar TO rest
not to grow. Nothing is more harmful
10 them when thus stored away than
water. and it should never be given nm
less TO keep the soil from becoming
dust dry. In early spring. II the bud
on the plants are seen 10 be starting
little. do not give water. which wouin
only favor their growth. but keep a.
dry and cool as possible until time r.
take them out Of the cellar.-Viek's
Magazine-
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-04-21
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MS impossible for the system
y ~";tbstand the demands made
roon il Just at this season, with
v ppt tbe assistance of a good puri-
e ~ and strengthening tonic.
H. Changes which Nature DEGREES
|. Il take place each spring are
J 'n', severe that a breakdown is
' y sure to come. 1t is wise
-. hat, all possible assistance be
s ,Ins during this period, as upon
N purifying process depends the
health l for the entire summer.
Everybody a just now should take a
borough course of Swift's Specific
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-04-21
PINEAPPLE OUNCE.
Interesting Fruit Novelty Recently
shown In New York.

Among the interesting fruit novelties
at the recent American institute fair
at New York was one of Luther Bur
banks newest creations, the pineapple
ounce. There were number OF speci-
mems of it. directly from his place In
California. This is the first time and
place that this variety has ever been
shown TO the public. II is about four
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-04-21
THE VITAL ORGANS.

remedy that will cause apparently dead
aud worthless organs to bTistle with lite.
health and energy and TO perform their func
tons properly, is truly remarkable medicine.
Owing 20 the extraordinary work demanded OF
the kidneys and their delicacy, no remedy can
he more boon to mankind than the one that
will make the kidneys do their work thor
oughlv and without injury to themselves The
remedy is Morrow's Kidneoids, prepared IN
yellow tablet form.
Norrow's Kidneoids have demonstrated that
thew are the best and most efiicacious remedy
in the whole world for curing those dreadful
diseases produced by overworking and strain
ing those delicate organisms known as Kidneys.
OF all organs of the body the kidneys have
the most important functions to perform and
therefore require the greatest care. Like all
machinery they are able TO do little more
work than is their normal portion. but they
cannot stand this necessarily and must not be
imposed upon. They are so refined and deli
cate in their structure that the least over tax
ing of any other part OF the human body IS apt
TO produce in them serious troubles which, II
NOT attended to at once, will lead to serious
complications resulting soon in death
Eating too much, drinking too much. irreg-
Mar habits. lifting heavy weights. exposing
ONES self to drafts and bad weather and q
thousand and one other exeesses and indis-
erefions affect the kidneys, making them sick
and puny and thereby spreading throughout
the system poisons that would in health be
thrown off.
Morrow's Kidneoids are revelation to the
medical profession and pharmacists. both in
the process of making them and their efficacy
in ali kidney troubles, which they are guaran-
teed to cure. no matter Of how long standing.
They are as much talked about today as were
X-rsys few months ago but the sphere OF use
fulness and Importance of Kidneoids is more
reaching and effective.
You can get Morrow's Kidneoids at all deal
ers' at 50 cents per box OF 81 for six boxes.
Sent postpaid BY the Herb Medicine Company,
Springfield, Ohio, upon receipt of price,
All the above goo
a. REED,
r. III. FzENTCH, y
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-28
JUSTICE ADMINISTERED.
But Judge Ellsworth Shows Mercy to A. J. Luckhardt, an Invalid.

OAKLAND. April "A. J. Luckhardt the consumptive prisoner wno confessed to stealing cameras from the store of Travers &l Leet, was sentenced to ten days in San Quentin this morniro and sent across the bay tonight. He will be allowed two days credits for good be- havior. which will cause his release on Thursday of next week.
 The case was called in Judge Els worth's court on request of the uefend- ants attorney and the date for sentence vacated. Drs. A. Nj. Edson and c. J. Sharp testified that the prisoner had con- sumtion verging closely on the last stage. This morning he fell in a faint.
 This is the most painful, duty, think said Judge Ellsworth after a few moments meditation. II have ever had to deal with. It again Illustrates what often happens, in punishng the guilty a mans family is punished more than he is. Your excuse offered for the crime is that you suffered from hunger; not only yourself. but your family. your little ones, were suffering. Whether that is true. whether that is the real reason for committing the crime, it cannot certainly be known. but shall give you the benefit of the doubt.
 Because you were too proud to apply
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-28
LOST COIN FOR THE CITY'S GOOD Seven Thousand Dollars Annu- ally Saved the Tax
 payers. The Garbage Crenaatory Now a Monument to Good In
 tentions.
Oakland Office San Francisco Call,

SUS bTOdQWay, ApTll Zf.
 After losing S10,0 900 in trying to establish a garbage crematory in this city the pro- motors now find themselves incapable of operating under the franchise granting them exclusive rights, and practically they have no redress.
 The decision of Judge Allen has de- stroyed the legality of the ordinance granting the franchise, and the situation is interesting, showing, as it does, that the competition between the scavengers and the franchise company had saved and is saving $500 per month to the city. Since last August the crematory has been shut down, although it has not thereby for feited its franchise under the terms of the ordinance. The ordinance gives the company the exclusive right to gather garbage within the city of Oakland and in another section it authorizes house. holders or their proper agents to remove the garbage from their own premises After the scavengers were arrested they at once secured contracts from their cus- toners and under this clause the court held that the scavengers were justified in collecting garbage.
 When the practice of dumping of garbage within the city limits was stopped by the Board of Health about two years ago, it was made compul- sory that all the garbage be either de- Stroyed or carried five miles beyond the city limits. For a long time the city of Oakland provided railroad transportation at cost of $500 per month to carry the garbage which was delivered to them by the scavengers into Contra Costa Coun- ty, where it was dumped. When the cre- matory people came along this expense to the city was stopped, and the individ- ual scavengers who refused to patronize the crematory chartered cars on their own account and did and are still doing that which cost the city such a large sum.
 The situation now is rather complicated. though economical so far as the city is concerned. The crematory is idle it's property and franchise attached by the creditors, the scavengers are collecting garbage as in the past and are conveying it seven miles outside the city limits, and the ordinance granting the franchise is practically void.
 The inventor of the crematory Louis Shaffer and the leading promoter, Re corder Spear, entered into the project in good faith and have rendered the city material benefit, but at the same time have been heavy personal losers. It would seem now that unless new ordinance is passed their investment cannot be made profitable, and it is a doubtful question if the old ordinance can be amended so as to protect the eXclusiveness of the priv ilege without trespassing on the validity of the privilege itself.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-28
DESERTED THE INSTRUCTOR. University Students Object to Being
 Treated "as Kindergarten Pupilsv

BERKELEY, April 27.-Several scores of students in physics at the university are indignant at the treatment accorded them to-day by one of their instructors A. w. Gray, an assistant in the depart ment of physics. The students went to the physics lecture room to take the ex- animation which had been prepared for them by Professor Lewis who gives the course Professor Lewis is away visiting schools and had left Assistant Gray to give the examination.
 When Gray met the class this morning he announced that the examination would not be given then until there was abso- lute silence in the room. Absolute silence did not prevail for a quarter of an hour, at the end of which time nearly all of the class indignantly left the room They went to Assistant Professor Raymond, who is acting head of the department in angrily protested against Gray's treat ment of them ''as Kindergarten pupils
 Professor Raymond promised to give morning. The students are very much incensed at Gray's action, which they characterize, as capricious attempt to exercise authority and an insult to them as university students.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-28
TRACK ATHLETES
 WILL 60 NORTH Proposed Eastern Trip of the Berkeley Team to Be
 Postponed. "Can Win the Mott Haven Gam es Three Years Hence," Predicts
 Manager Brown.

BERKELEY, April N.-The victorious track athletic team of the University of California, which defeated Stanford last Saturday by score of SS to S8, will go north soon after the completion of the college examinations to compete with the Multnomah Athletic Club of Portland and the Seattle Athletic Club. Enough money has been guaranteed by Portland and Seattle to more than cover the expenses of the trip. The first contest will be against the Multnomah Club on May 30. The Portland club has a strong team in- cludng Morgan. Stanford's crack hurdler and Kerrigan, the phenomenal high junp- CT of the northwest, but the Berkeley ath- letes are confident of defeating them. If a large enough number of students can be secured, an attempt will be made to organize party to accompany the team north.
 The proposition to take the team east, as was done in 1895, has been practically abandoned. Track Captain Brown be- lieves that the athletes can afford to wait for few years until they can go east better equipped financially.
 ITO enter half a dozen meets, he de- clared, 'as the 95 team had to do to make expenses, would result in killing the men as athletes. Athletics at Berkeley are steadily improving, and if the improve ment continues, in three or four years the University of California will have a track team that will win the great Mott Haven games"
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-28
CHRISTIAN CHURCH TROUBLE

ALAMEDA, April 27.-The friends of Rev. Mir Wickham, the pastor of the Christian Church in this city, which has been split by dissension, are very averse to any publicity with regard to the mat ter and the reverend gentleman himself says that it is one of those things which are best settled without the newspapers. \ It is now stated that the entire trouble is over the payment of the minister's sal ary. The church is a poor and struggling organization, without any wealthy mem bers, as stated. It is so poor that it has not vet been able to have its building painted, though completed more than a year ago.
 There are only about sixty members of the church all told, and of these about forty have decided, so it is said. to abide by Rev. MT. Wickham, and will worship in Holtzs Hall, at the West End The re- mafnder will continue to occupy the church. and Rev. Dr. S. M Jefferson of Berkeley will supply the pulpit until some definite and permanent arrangement is made.
 There is a debt of about s19OO on the church, and how to meet this will tax the efforts of the remainder of the congrega- ton most severely. Mr. Wickham prom ises at the proper time and before the proper church tribunal to make such a showing as shall confound his opponents and put them to shame.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-28
WILL WORK TOGETHER. Merchants Exchange and Board of Trade United for Consolidation

OAKLAND, April 27.-The Merchants Exchange passed the following resolu- tions last night:
 Whereas. It is the sense of this meeting that it will be more economical we'll as con- land Berkeley, Alameda, Fruitvale and Emeryvie to unite these municipalities in a consolidated city and county government; be 1t therefore
 Resolved, That the present committee ap- pointed from the Merchants Exchange and the Oakland Board of Trade. together with presi- dents of the organizations mentioned, be and the same are hereby appointed as a permanent committee with power to take such steps as shall in their judgment be best calculated to bring about a consolidated city and county government
 The permanent joint committee of the two organizations consists of the follow ing gentlemen: Merchants Exchange President, George ". Arper; directors I. F. ". Sohst, H. M. Sanborn and Feo- dore Muhr. Board of Trade-President, James P. Taylor; directors-M. J. Keller, $. Kahn and J. S. Naismith.
 The proposition of requesting the nar- row gauge officials to place gates upon the trains was discussed. but no action taken The general opinion was that less accidents would occur if this was done, as had been shown by the Seventh street
 The Board of Trade elected Messrs. James P Taylor, A. H. Breed, M. ]. Kel- Ter, A. D. Pryal E. A. Heron, J. Tyrrel. Sol Kahn. John F. Towle. J. B. Johnson and F. w. Marston as a new board of directors last night.