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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-04-28
TOWN SHEND.

Remember May night at the seminary.
Fannie Dunbar is working for Mrs. Met
calf.
Martin Perry is visiting in Westmore-
land.
Mrs. John Chaplin has recently visited
her parents.
Preaching is expected next Sunday at
the Baptist church.
Mr.. Davenport of Hyde Park, Mass,
was in town recently. "a
Newell Jennison is at work for the rail-
road at Wnhall station.
Willie Sparks and wife are visiting rela-
tves in Westmoreland, y. II.
Clinton Franklin has gone to New Hamp-
shire to work the coming season.
Fred Reed and wife visited at Mrs.
Reeds old home in Winhall last week.
There was a heavy thunder shower here
Tuesday evening with vivid lightning.
The Congregational ladies' aid society
met Wednesday at Rev. NJ. F. Hardy's.
Gertrude Evans has returned to her
work in millinery store in Providence,
R. l.
Mary Sexton, former student here, is
III lOhh NlolblllS oOLhC VI hNl OlA NldSo-
mates.
Celia Thompson attended the funeral of
her cousin, George Adm Brooks, in Or
ange, Mass, recently.
Harland Winslow, clerk in the Hotel
Thorndike, Boston, is visiting his mother,
Mrs. Harriet Winsow.
Mabel Martin went to Springfield Mass
last week to begin her music lessons. She
will continue to go every two weeks.
Royal Sanderson reports the following
weather item: From Nov. "a, 1898, TO
March 26, 1899, there fell nine feet of
snow.
Miss Leila Bishop has returned from her
trip to Hartford, Conn, and North Ad-
ans, Mass, where she has been for a num-
Der of weeks.
The Baptist Sunday school board meet
ing in connection with the teachers meet
ing was held Saturday evening with Miss
Harriet Fletcher.
Miss Mabel Stoddard attended the ban
quet of the Woman's club at Brattleboro
at the Brooks House April II and render
ed some piano solos.
On account of the bad travelling the Po-
mona grange meeting that was to have
been held here last Tuesday has been in
/ definitely postponed.
Mr.. Needham, who has been clerk in
Will Hollands store so long, has gone to
his home in Worcester, Mass. Bert Allen
of Jamaica succeeds him.
Ella Stebbins has gone to Springfield,
Mass, where she has been employed for
many seasons in one of the largest millin-
cry establishments in the city.
Master Bernie Phillips entertained very
pleasantly p OF his young friends to tea
April 10 on the afternoon of his 9th birth
day anniversary. Each guest brought a
present with them.
Mrs. Will Hollands millinery opening
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-04-28

was much enjoyed by the ladies here, and
we hear Mrs. Holland is well pleased with
the patronage she has received. She has
fine assortment Of goods. Her trimmer,
Miss Blanche johnson, boards at Fred
Ober's.
Addie Morse, after II weeks of severe
illness, is able to get out to the near neigh
bors. Jonas Allen has been quite i'll and
his sister, Mrs. jackson of Putney, came
to care for him. Mrs. Wetherbee has been
quite i'll, also Mrs. Charlie Austin. Mrs.
Leslie Lowe has been feeble all winter. Mrs.
Charles Willard has been on the sick list,
Mrs. Blood is gaining. Mrs. Edgecomb is
some better. Sadie Whitney is in Vernon.
Alice Morse is here caring for her sister,
Mrs. Austin
The Tau Delta Phi society carried out
the following program last Monday even
ing Singing by the school; prayer by
Prof. Edgecomb; singing; debate, Ere
solved, That Admiral Dewey is a greater
man than Senator Morrill," The d!sput-
ants in the affirmative were Mr.. Burbee
and Miss Clark; negative, Miss Fisher
and Miss Dale. 1t was decided by the
house in the affirmative. Then followed
a duet by Misses Rogers and Sage, stump
speech by George Hardy, singing by the
school.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-04-28

wood of Jamaica performed an operation
on Mrs. Roy Bushee on Friday, April Il.
The roll call will be held at the Baptist
church this week Saturday, April 20. 1t
is hoped all will be there. The Sunday
school is invited. Dinner will be served.
The spring term of school will begin
Monday, May 1. Miss Lois Batchelder
will teach at No. 1, Lyle O. Pierce at No.
2, Miss Mary Cheney at No 2, Miss Lii
liam Allen at No. 3, Mrs. Bolster at No.
10, Mrs. c. f. Higgins at No. II, Miss
Daisy Cushing at No. 10.
Tuesday evening of this week a party of
friends met at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur Allen, it being her birthday ami
versary. As S. H. Taylor's anniversary
came at the same time they met to enjoy
the afternoon and evening socially to-
gether Mrs Allen received some valuable
presents.
Mount Lebanon lodge, F e A, NJ, held
its annual meeting April 81. The follow
ing officers were elected: Herbert Willis,
w. NJ; Arthur Baker, S. w. S. Fl. Tay-
lor, j. w. A. T. Wood, treasurer; j. Q.
Shumway, secretary; II. +, Spencer, 3.
d P. f. Howard, j. D.; j. G. Daggett,
chaplain; NJ. H. Johnson, S. S.; Charles
Howe, j. S.; F. b. Pier, marshal; E.
Wilder, tyler.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-04-28
NEWFANE.

1t is net every year that offers the occa-
sion for the Woman's Christian Temper
ance union to hold its annual meeting with
a member on her 45th wedding anniversa-
ry day, hence let the members gather in a
good round number at Mrs. G.. w. Par
sonss next Wednesday at 8 p. NJ.
Schools opened yesterday in this part Of
the town with the following teachers in
charge: Village, Mrs. f. Kenyon of
Townshend; Rev. Mr. Wiswell of MARI
boro, n. H., districts Nos. and Q com
bined in the schoolhouse of No. 4; Miss
Lena Morse of Williamsvlle, No. 3.
Dame Nature may apply for patent on
her winter canning process for apples, but
Uncle Sam can offer the objection that
few winters afford such complete and deep
alright covering as this winter. Moses
Grout found apples in perfect condition in
a neighboring orchard on the ground last
week
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-04-28
WHITINGHAM.

William Wiley and G. A. Boyd were at
A Chase's Sunday.
A A. Smith began strengthening at H.
E. Knowlton's Tuesday.
c. S. Chase went to Manchester Centre
on court business Monday.
H. E. Knowlton's auction is postponed
to May 8, on account of the bad going.
Ernest Simpson and his mother have
moved into his house lately vacated by
DR.. Holton.
Mrs. Otis Wheeler and Merton were in
North Adams last week to visit Arthur,
who is slowly but surely improving.
Sunday was the 55th anniversary of the
marriage of Mr.. and Mrs. Abraham
Chase. They received few friends.
Mrs. Frank fainter and daughter at
tended the funeral of her brother, Eddie
Blanchard, at ReadsborO last Thursday.
Most of the schools in town will begin
next Monday. Madeline Wood will teach
in the village, Ethel Newell in No. and
Ethel Brigham in No. IT,
Ethel Brigham of South Braintree,
Mass, arrived at G. S. Chase's Saturday
and attended the teachers examination at
Wilmington Tuesday and Wednesday.
Our first April shower came Tuesday
afternoon in the shape of hard thunder
shower accompanied by large hail-stones.
The brooks and the river are very high.
Wheeler Brothers began gathering their
sap buckets Tuesday, having made about
100 gallons of syrup. A. j. Hull gathered
his also. The warm weather of the last
few days has started the buds little
Some of the gardens in the village are
ready to plant, while others are under the
snow. The roads have been in very bad
condition but Saturday and Sunday the
main roads were cut out out so that they
were safe for wagons to pass over.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-04-28
SOUTH NEWFANE.

Herman Brown has gone to Hoyoke TO
live.
Farmers are busy blowing and mending
fences.
Murray Cheney has bought the Alvin
Brown place.
The school in district No. will begin
Monday, May l.
Henry Codding and wife of Marlboro
Depot, y. H., visited hereabouts Tuesday.
School on South Branch, Marlboro, be-
gan Monday of this week, with Miss War
rail- of Bartonsvlle, Vt, as teacher. She
boards with Mrs. A. V. Stratton.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-04-28

WEST ToWNsHEND.

Rev. Mr.. Wswel preached here Sunday
afternoon.
Mrs. Lillian Holmes has stored her house
hold goods and gone to Brattleboro.
Mrs. W. w. Van Ness of Springfield,
Mass, is visiting at S. w. tensions.
William Livermore sawed off three fin
gers Of his left hand while at work in
Taft's mill Tuesday morning. DR.. Osgood
was called to dress the wound.
A sugar supper was served in the vestry
last Friday evening in all Of the church
repairing fund. The sugar was excellent
and the exercises, though hastily prepared,
were pleasing.
DR.. Gale is in i'll health. Mr.. Reno is
very feeble Mrs. George Howard is quite
i'll and Mrs. Henry Trip is still confined
to her bed by the limb which was fractur-
ed some 10 weeks ago.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-04-28
SOUTH WARDsBORO.

The schools in town will begin Monday,
May /, except the one in No 4, which will
begin one week later on account of sick
ness in the district. The following teach
ers have been engaged District No. l.,
Miss Minnie Allen of Jamaica; No. 3,
Miss Cheney of Jacksonville; No. 3, Miss
Maude Landman of Jacksonville; No. 4,
Miss Itol Jones; No. 3, Miss Edith Sand
ers of Townshend; No. 6, Clarence Land
man of Jacksonville; and No. :, Miss Amy
Perry of West Wardsboro
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-04-28
SOUTH LONDONDERRY.

Mrs. Il. S. Goddard is visiting relatives
in Ftchburg, Mass.
G.. G. Smith and daughter, Mrs. NJ.
Severance, have gone to New York.
William Sexton has bought house in
Montague, Mass, and will move there
soon.
Edward Il. Bostwck of Londonderry
and Miss Cora Booth of Chester were mar
ried Tuesday at the home of the bride.
Z. A. Lackey of Worcester, Mass,
made a short visit in town. He goes from
here to Norfolk, Virginia, where he has a
position.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-04-28
SOMERSET.

Ernest Tudor is in Massachusetts on
visit.
c. A. Burnap is home from his trip to
Massachusetts.
John Thomas will move to the Davis
mine to work there this summer.
Geo. Thomas has bought D. S. Haskinss
farm on the hill and will move there in
few days.
VIM. Sutton and a crew of men are at
work placing his new engine and getting
ready for business.
The log drivers are at work on the riv-
ers. The water is low but the dams fur
nish the required amount of water. The
snow is fast disappearing.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-04-28
MARLBORO.

Jack Haley and family have hired Will
Bailey's farm and will occupy it this sum-
mer.
Henry Brayman and family of Deerfeld,
Mass, have been here on visit to his
mother.
Schools in the Houghton district, at the
four corners, and in the centre district will
begin on Monday next, May l.
Albert NJ. ProutY has been very sick for
the past week. Nellie Prouty has not re-
turned to school since Easter vacation.
Mrs. Nellie Bournes and children will
return to Leverett, Mass, soon, after
spending year with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Blanchard.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-04-28
GUIIFORD,

Divine service in Christ church on Sun
day next, April 80, $50 p. NJ.
Mrs. Richardson, who recently moved
from Brattleboro to live with her daughter,
Mrs. Dudley Crosier, is seriously i'll with
lung trouble.
Albert Wilton has taken a portion of
Charles Sargent's farm to cultivate on
shares. Mr.. Sargent has been afflicted
with rheumatism for some time.
The past week has brought a surprising
change in the weather, which is almost
like summer. The snow has nearly dis
appeared from sight, the highways are
settled and the farmers are busily at work
on their farms.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-04-28
JAMAICA,

Mrs. Lewis Phelps is here at her home
at present.
Lillian Allen will teach on South Hill,
beginning next Monday.
Mrs. viii Davis has gone to Baldwin
vile, Mass, to visit her sister, Mrs. Leon
Wardwell.
The annual meeting of the w. G. T. U.
will be held with the president next We'd
nesday afternoon at 8 o'clock.
Rev. S. II. Taylor will preach next Sun
day morning, selecting for his subject these
words: "a Mans Best" in the evening,
"a Woman's Best"
DR.. Hazelton and DR.. Doane of Spring
field, DR.. Cole of Wardsboro and DIR. Green
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-04-28
auILFORD CRNTRE.

Mrs. John Wood suffered a paralytic
shock last Sunday morning.
Mrs. S. X. Bullock is in Fitchburg Wis
iting her daughter and family.
The roads are getting settled, making
the wheeling good for the season.
Tuesday afternoon there was a fearful
thunder shower here. The lightning
struck John Vaughn's barn in Halifax,
destroying 20 tons of hay and flock of
valuable sheep.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-04-28
WEST DOVER.

Guy, youngest son of George Houghton,
is very i'll.
1t is expected that the schools in town
will begin May l.
H. L. Lord has finished saving the logs
at M. F. Lyman's steam MILL
Harry Parsons went Monday to Brattle-
boro where he has position at the Retreat.
Mrs. M. j. Harris is in Wilmir gton car
ing for her sister, Mrs. Batchelder, who is
i'll.
Will Robinson has moved his goods and
taken possession of his farm on the Inter
vale. He did not expect to go until May l..
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-04-28

An explosion in the chemical laboratory
of Frank II. Fleer q Co., Callowhili street,
Philadelphia, Tuesday, caused the death
of Walter Mannering, 26, the superinten-
dent; Chas. Mckinley, 81; the engineer;
injuries to a score of people; the destruc-
ton of the plant, and damage to ms1y
nearby buildings. The loss is estimf& d
at 100000.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-04-28

Snow is fast disappearing from our high
ways and we hope soon TO have settled
travelling.
Sugar making seems to be over for this
year. Only small quantity of sugar and
syrup is reported.
The schools in town are to begin Mon
day, May l, with the following teachers:
Centre, Miss Eva Clough, Mechanicsville;
South, Miss Alice Lockwood, Ludlow /;
West, Miss Mabel johnson, Lebanon,
Conn. Mrs. E. II. Jones has been chosen
as superintendent of schools.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-04-28
pUMMERsToN HILL.

G. R. Wheeler, with the help of his son
Rodney, is making quite extensive repairs
on his house.
Last Saturday evening about 20 of the
parents and pupils of our school gave Mics
Alta Denison, at her boarding place, a
pleasant surprise and welcome. She has
successfully taught two terms here.
There is from one to two feet of snow
some of the way on the north side of the
brook from the lake down the valley. 1t
looks now as if the fishermen would have
plenty of snow to keep their trout cool
next Monday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-04-28
GRAIN.O BRINGS RELIEF

to the coffee drinker. Coffee drinking is habit
that is universally injurious. Have you tried
Grain-OY 1t is almost like coffee but the effects
are just the opposite. Coffee upsets the stomach
ruins the digestion, affects the heart and dsturbs
the whole nervous system, Grain-O tones up the
stomach, aids digestion and strengthens the
nerves. There is nothing but nourishment in
Grain-O. 1t can't be otherwise. is and 25 cents
per package.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-04-28
WARDSBORO.

NJ. F. Perry has a sheep which gave
birth to twin lambs which weighed 10
pounds.
Frank Bemis has gone to Brightwood,
Mass, to work for the Wason Manufacture
ing company.
Jessie Howard who has been i'll for
about five months, is able to get out Of
doors once more.
The William May farm lately occupied
by P. Wall, is to be sold at public auction
May 6, at p. NJ.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-04-28
To the People OF ToNvnshend.

thank you for all your kind ess to me and
my family during my recent Illness, and espec
tally Tor your most liberal contributions toward
paying for the surgical operation. such kind
ness not only lightens the burdens. but even makes
more bearable the pain, Sincerely yours,
FRED r, FORD.
Townshend April 2S
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-04-28

Mrs. \. L. Howard has engaged an expert
enced trimmer for the spring trade and viii give
her first display Of new spring millinery Friday
and Saturday, May and G.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-04-28
WINDHAM.
Old Folks Day May =, when Gardner
Upham VIII BE IOI.

Upham VIII he 1OI.
"Old Folks Day. will be appropriately
observed May 2 There will be dinner
on the basket picnic plan at the church
and exercises will follow. This is the
10lst anniversary of the birth of Gardner
Upham. The day was first celebrated last
year in honor of his Tooth birthday. The
meeting of many old friends and acquaint-
ances was so much enjoyed that it was de-
cided that every year on May similar ex-
ercises should be held A cordial invita-
ton is extended to all in this and neigh
boring towns.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-04-28
WEST GUILFORD.

The ladies' aid society will meet We'd
nesday, May 8, afternoon and evening,
with Mrs. Henry Richmond. A cordial
invitation is extended to all.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-04-28
IN THE LOCAL FIELD.
BROOKLYN z.
The Late Daniel Il. whitney.

Daniel Edison Whitney, the oldest resi-
dent in town, died April IA. He was the
son of Isaac and Abigail (Edsop) Whitney,
and was born in Springfield, VT, Dec. p,
1911. His parents died when he was four
years old, and he came to Brookline to
live with his uncle, Israel Whitney, who
lived on the farm now owned by NJ. f.
Barnes. He was married twice. His first
wife was Acsah Ranney, daughter of Will
lam and Elizabeth Ranney. She died in
1856, leaving two children, o. n. Whitney
of Brattleboro and Lila v, who died May
16, 1870 at the age of IA. In January,
1869, he married Lois A. Wheeler, who
survives him. There is one daughter by
this last marriage, Mrs. Bertha E., wife of
r. j. johnson of Newfane. Twenty-four
years ago Mr. Whitney became blind, and
at that time moved to the farm where he
died. He was carpenter by trade, and
after becoming blind he made axe helves,
whip stocks and knife boxes. He once
made four bass viols, one of which was
owned by the late F. o. Burditt. Until
10 years ago he. with his wife's help, car
ried on their little farm. He has been
kindly cared for in his declining years by
his faithful wife. He represented the
town at Montpelier in 1852 and 1858. In
politics he was always a Democrat, and
voted for president every election after be-
coming a voter, except the last one. His
funeral was held at the house on Sunday,
April 16, Rev. N. H. Smith officiating.
He spoke comforting words from Rev.
XXI, 25.
Mrs. Miller has gone to spend the sum.
mer at w, Lewis's in Putney.
A. S. Anterior, wife and son of Der.
nardston, Mass, are visiting this week al
A. A. Austin's.
School in No. began their spring tern
this week with Mrs Clara Harris as teach
er. No. begins next Monday with Rev
1. M. Compton as teacher.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-04-28

Pimples boils and humors show that the blood
is impure Hoods Sars aparilla is the best blood
purifier that money can buy.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-12-16
Holiday Excursion to the Southeast

The Queen & Crescent Route is
making preparations to haIdle an i'm
mense business from Tea rs to points In
Mississippi. Alabama, Florida, Ten
nessee, Georgia, North and South
Carolina and Kentucky on the occasion
of the Annual Holiday Excursion
Tickets will be on sale ct points 10
Texas on Dec. 20. 81 and % with final
return limit 30 days from date of issue
st one fare for the round trip, giving
choice of routes. Tickets can be had
via Shreveport or New Orleans.
At either point the splendid trains of
the Queen 81 Crescent Route can be
taken, assuring passengers of the very
best accommodation, fast time and
splendid service. For detailed infor.
nation apply to any ticket agent or to
GEO. II. SMITH, T. M. HUNT.
Gen. Pass. Agt. Traffic Pass. Agt.
New Orleans, La. Dallas, Tex
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-12-16

Ten lots in block 27S, Find q
lay addition. each. .sN
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-12-16
Gold Letters

We print your name or nybody's
else name, On pocket books, Bibles or
other books in gold. Bring US your
Christmas presents in this line to be
lettered. HERALD office.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-12-16
Real Estate and Insurance.

Two storee Nus Alb & Ais Ell
Pa RasS fe St., deb tsa feet front by $4,000
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-12-16
Big Stove Sale.

Ii you are looking for good stoves at
bedrock prices go to Sambrsno's, 4O1-
403 Ell Paso street.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-12-16
Records Of the Flow Of the
Rio Grande introduced
STRATEGIC FIGH
Made By the Government And the
purposes OF the Defense Baked
The Defense Begins

The following is a full account OF
Thursdays proceedings. delayed in
transmission:
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-12-16
TOILET REQUISITES

of all kinds we have in exquisite per-
fumes. cosmetics, fine sosps, combs,
brushes, scissors. and manicure files
and medicinal essentials which you
will always find here of the purest and
best manufacture. We have made q
study of keeping in stock q particular
ly fine line of preparations for the
toilet, as well as a high grade stock of
proprietary medicines, rubber goods
and sundries of all kinds. Our pres
cription department Is unrivalled.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-08-05
TREES FOR DRAINAGE.
Those who Have Lnnd That would
BE Improved by being Drier
Should Plant Some.

1t is popular belief that trees about
a house tend to make it damp. 1t is;
true that after heavy rains dwelling
with trees surrounding it takes more
time to dry out than one not so sur
rounded. On the contrary it is just as
true that where trees are the soil is
very much drier than it would be other
wise. Some years ago the daily papers
had much to say of the drainage of a
malarious district in Rome by the plant
ing largely of the fast-growing blue
gum tree of Australia, Eucalyptus
globulus. There is no doubt that this
rapid-growing tree would quickly
change the character of a half-swamp,
as it grows fast and has thick foliage.
When there is lot of trees full of TO-
liage there is great call for moisture
from the ground. The roots are draw
ing it in continually, and this in the
long run accomplishes as much as
system of drainage would do. / have
myself witnessed the great change
brought about by the cutting down and
clearing of trees from a low piece of
land. What was fairly dry place
while the trees stood became almost
swamp. 1t is not as easy to start ever
green's in such spot as it is deciduous
trees; otherwise they would be better
for the purpose as there is more evapo-
ration from them in the winter season.
But it must not be supposed that there
is entire rest on the part of decidu-
Gus tree in winter. The roots are active
and especially toward spring an ehor-
nous lot of water is taken from the
earth by the roots of a large tree. This
is why trees near dwellings which are
in damp situations are so valuable. The
cellar of house which is surrounded
by large trees will be very much drier
| than before the trees were there. This
l have seen many examples of. There
is no need to plant trees so close that
the branches will reach to the house
and it is not at all desirable that the
| limbs overhang it. Deciduous trees are
better than evergreen for planting near
a house. An evergreen is not a top
spreader and affords but little shade.
| The deciduous one gives the shade in
summer when it is needed, and its roots
are drying the soil to great extent in
winter as well as largely in summer.
One of the best trees for the purpose
is the common white maple. 1t grows
quickly, makes a good deal of foliage,
and it is much more of a surface rooter
than many trees, and this is what
makes it so good for drainage. Those
who may have piece of land that
would be improved by being drier and
would not object to trees doing the
work for them should plant some. The
result would please them very much
| Practical Farmer.