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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-05-31
THE STOCK BEET.
Variety, Soil, Sowing, wedding.
Thinning and Cultivation.


We have had several years expert
ence raising mangels, or stock beets,
as they are frequently called. We like
best, when it comes to varieties, the
Long Red (Mammoth) and The Golden
Tankard. The yield of the Long Red
Is greatest but the quality of the Tan
kard fully makes up for this, and the
Tankard Is easiest harvested. How
ever, there is not enough difference to
keep us from dividing our patch equal
ly between the two, as our stock seem
to relish a change, says Kansas
writer in The Farm Journal
The best soil is rich sandy loan,
loosened as deep as can be by blowing.
The ground selected should be free
from weeds, as their presence will ne
cessitate more work to be put on the
patch than it would otherwise require.
A liberal manuring will add to the
crop if applied before blowing. We
plow the ground as early in the spring
as frost will permit. This blowing is
as deep as it is possible to stir the
ground After blowing, the ground is
thoroughly narrowed and cross har-
rowed until finely pulverized. When
the early weeds spring up, or when
ever there is any crust formed, run
the harrow over the ground. When
! planting time comes, replow the ground,
this time shallow. Then harrow as
before. which will leave it in a fine
condition.
We use combined wheel hoe and
drill and consider such tool almost in
dispensable in beet culture. We do not
plant until the ground is we'll warmed,
as we wish the beets to make as rapid
growth as may be, to keep start of
the weeds. We plant our rows north
and south and about % inches apart.
I We use from six to eight pounds Of
seed to the acre.
When the plants are from two to
four inches high, they are ready for
the first hoeing. This we do with the
wheel hoe cleaning away all the weeds
from next the plants and finely pulver-
izing the ground. The weeds between
I the rows we cut out and pulverize the
ground with the common hoe. The
ground is never allowed to bake. The
width of the rows will admit of cult
waiting with one horse five tooth cul-
tivator a handy tool on any farm and
great labor saver in the beet patch.
By far the hardest and most tedious
part of the work is thinning out the
plants in the rows. This should not be
done too soon, as the tops are so large
for the small root that wind is liza
bic to damage them If standing alone.
Thin so that the plants stand from
six to eight inches apart in the row.
We thin with the common hoe and by
wedding out with the hands. Care
must be taken not to disturb the plants
to be left standing. After thinning all
tending can be done with the one horse
cultivator
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-05-31
DOGS ON THE STAGE.
Lcaping For the Villains Neck
Very Sensitive Animal.

Four legged animals in drama are or
course very common sight today. AL
though they are often of far more inn
portance than the mere super, they
have an affinity to that class, for theirs
rs no speaking part, unless one counts
the bark of n dog as such.
A little time ago the writer met an
actor who was taking the part of vii
lain in play wherein n big mastif
seizes him at the back of the neck just
as he (the vlllain) was about to murder
the heroine. NASTY part, that Of yours.
How do you manage to escape nightly
being bitten by that big brute of a
dogT "Not n nice part, it is true" he
answered "but the dog is well trained.
He Is kept without food for few
hours before the show. a piece of cook
ed liver is tied to my neck. He is held
In the wings till the cue comes, then
he rushes on to me for his supper, and
the curtain goes down on very effect
i've tableau. l don't object to the dog.
It's the liver"
The mention of stage dogs brings to
mind an amusing incident that occur
red in n well known theatrical agent
office last summer. In came n rough
looking little man wearing a check suit
that once used to speak out for itself,
but was now sllenced by the heavy
hand of time. The man was followed
by dog of attractive appearance. The
visitor said he did tramp act" as
sisted by the animal. Then they gave
an exhibition of themselves and were
certainly above the average. "What are
your terms" the agent queried. Ten
pounds week" "I'll give you two"
The imitation tramp-but he was not
far from the real thing-looked with a
sad, reproachful eye at the agent and
silently backed out of the office, the
dog meekly following. However, within
a few seconds the man returned, quick
ly closing the door to exclude his part
ner, who clamored to get in. "I'll take
it," he said in n hurried whisper
"Where's the contract? I'm real broke
so it's a clear case of push; but fol
heavens sake. don't mention the price
where the dog can hear you."-Cham
bers' Journal.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-05-31
MOVING EASTWARD.
Two Great Forage Plants of the
West Gain Ground.

"There is continued interest in alfal-
fa as a crop for the eastern farmer. 1t
produces such large quantities of rich
feed wherever it thrives that the east
ern farmer can afford to so to consider
able expense in getting stand of
plants If there are soil conditions at all
favorable to growth" says writer in
Farm and Fireside, who gives also the
following information:
\ tight, heavy subsoil will not do, but
wherever the roots can go down easily
to the moisture below the surface and
surface drainage is good it pays to try
alfalfa. If the soil is not rich, make it
SO with clean manure. Make the seed
bed fine, putting plenty of work upon
it, and get the organic matter thor
oughly mixed with the soil.
Having MANFRED heavily, If the land
is not a naturally rich loan it is best to
grow summer crop on it to destroy
weed seeds. Then on a good seed bed
ger of freezing weather has passed.
Oftentimes the seeding appears fail
ure on account of the weeds and the
puny appearance of the alfalfa, when
two or three clippings with the mower
in the summer will change the pros
poets, and good stand of plants will
be the outcome. The hay is rich in
protein, the most valuable part of feed
ing stuffs, and in the three or four har
vests during the year a big total yield
is secured.
Another crop that is gaining ground
in the east for stock feeding is sor-
ghum. 1t can be grown on variety Of
soils and is highly valued by many dali
rymen, furnishing as it does a big
amount of nutritious food an acre to
supplement the pastures in August and
September. 1t is very palatable and Is
eaten with relish by hogs as we'll as
cattle. 1t thrives in dry season far
better than corn, and n few acres Of
sorghum is sort of insurance against
the effects of drought on pastures and
corn. 1t makes a rich hay, but is not
so easily cured as fodder.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-05-31
Fishermen are making great hauls o
mackerel off Newport, r. |.
DOES PAY TO BUY CHEAP?

A cheap remedy for coughs and colds
is all right, but you want something
that will relieve and cure the more
severe and dangerous results of throat
and lung troubles. What shall you do ?
Go to a warmer and more regular
climate? Yes, if possible; If not posi-
BILE for you, then in either case take the
ONLY remedy that has been introduced
in all civilized countries with success in
severe throat and lung troubles,
''Boschee's German Syrup" 1t not only
heals and stimulates the tissues to des-
troy the germ disease, but allays inflam-
nation, causes easy expectoration, gives
a good nights rest, and cures the patient.
Try ONE bottle. RECOMMENDED many
years by all druggists in the world. Get
Green's Prize Almanac. For sale by DR..
d. A. Bsbee.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-05-31

In the first place, plow deep. Then
harrow as fine as possible and mark
off in rows three feet apart, rows run
ming north and south. In my expert
ence they have done better this way
than when the rows ran east and west.
They get more sun, thus ripening fruit
earlier Follow the marks with a
shovel plow, throwing the earth both
ways. This leaves a ridge. / mix
barnyard scrapings with hard wood
ashes and apply in the hills. as toma-
toes are great lovers of potash. In
this way / get ripe tomatoes in July.
When my plants are ready to set, put
them out, rain or shine. If dry, 1
keep boy just ahead of me to water
the hills. / never start my plants In a
hotbed until early in April and then
set out early in June. Thus they are
not stopped in their growth, as is the
case of early started greenhouse
plants, advises an American Agricul-
turist writer
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-05-31
SKIRT PATTERNS.

across the top and % at the bottom,
the flare not being quite so marked as
in the other breadths. No . is to be cut
double, as there are two Of all the
breadths except the front and back.
The top of this breadth is 8 inches,
and at the place where the y is it
measures inches and dwindles to
6 inches at the place marked o. The
flare then brings it to 10 inches at
the bottom. No. 3 Is inches at the
top and slopes gradually out to the
bottom, where 1t measures 20 inches
There are two of these. No. 1 is 6
inches at the top and "a at the bottom,
with an almost imperceptible flare at
the front side, about half way down.
No. is cut on the fold of the cloth at
the back, with the bias part to be sewed
to the bias of No. 4. The back breadth
is IA inches at the top and 30 at the
bottom. This makes 80 inches around
the top. Probably no woman measures
so much around the waist, nor Is it ex-
pected that this Is to be the exact size
for when the lining Is basted to the
outside-if 1t is skirt requiring lining
the breadths are basted together and
put on the owner, wrong side out, and
then the skirt is fitted like a waist, for
it is intended that this skirt shall fit
the figure closely, all except right in
the center Of the back, where there
may be gathers or a double fold. The
front breadth Is allowed in the dia-
gram wider at the top in comparison
than the others for the reason that no
two women are shaped exactly alike
across the stomach, and this is to allow
fit to all shapes. The seams are to be
taken in with pins.
When the skirt has been fitted to the
figure, 1t should be rebasted and tried
on again, this time right side out, and
any small imperfections rectihed, after
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-05-31
HOMEMADE DRESSES.
USEFUL SUGGESTIONS REGARDING
THE MAKING OF SKIRTS.
Designs For Five Different styles
and How They should he Cut-Cir-
cular, Gore and Flare skirt.-The
Completed Garment.

and How They should He Cut-Cir-
cular, Gore and Flare skirts-The
Completed Garment.
copyright, 1901, by American Press Association
There are three distinct styles Of
skirts for this season and several
others which are based upon these
three models, but made different by
some change Of trimming or other mi
nor arrangement. The first is the circu-
lar; the second is the plain seven gored,
which has been the standard for so
many years that it is scarcely nccss-
sary to speak of 1t more than to say
that it forms the basis of some of the
prettiest of the seasons gowns. 1t Is
particularly well adapted to any suit
where founces or other full trimming
is to be added. And founces are to he
very popular on thin dresses. The
seven gore skirt is the best model
where economy in material is CON
cerned, when the material Is such that
there Is no up or down. In that case
1t can be cut in what the manufac-
turers call "close lay" This means
that the breadths are cut by laying the
pattern on the stuff, up and down and
any way so that there is no waste.
The third Is skirt which has after
a long effort at last gained favor. This
Is the seven gore flare skirt. Some call
1t sheath. 1t fits the wearer closely at
the top and flares widely at the bottom.
This skirt can hardly be called an eco
a.
takes up much cloth, even when there
Is no nap. To cut this skirt it is we'll
to lay the cloth doubled on a long
table and try to get two double parts
out of each width Of cloth. Beginning
with Fig. /, the first piece is cut from
the straight double and is 10 inches
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-05-31

which the seams may be stitched, but
there must be tapes stitched in with
every seam because the bias seams
would drag out of shape in no time IL
this were not done.
1t is optional whether the seams shall
be pressed fiat or are stitched down on
each side. Each way has its devotees.
The completed skirt shows how this
skirt may be finished off in grass linen
for summer and also any other mate
rial. Tailor suits need no trimming,
but fiounces will be seen on all the
light stuffs. OLIVE HARPER.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-05-31
He lS A WONDER.

All who see Mr.. G. F. Collier, of Chero-
kee, Iowa, as he is now, cheerful, erect,
vigorous, without an ache, could hardly
believe he is the same man. who, a short
time ago, had to sit in a chair, propped
up by cushions, suffering intensely from
an aching back, In agony if he tried to
stoop-all caused by chronic kidney
trouble. that no medicine helped till he
used Electric Bitters and was wholly
cured by three bottles. Positively cures
Backache, Nervousness, Loss of Ape
tite, all kidney troubles. Only soc at w.
II. Sheldon's drug store.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-05-31
In ExtenuatiOn.

A little girl between 4 and years of
age came running in from sliding one
day and exclaimed to her mother: "Oh
mamma, did you see me go down? 1
went like thunder"
To her mothers astonished question
Us to whom she had heard say that the
little one replied, "Well, mamma, you
know you said one day as quick as
lightning and it always thunders after
1t lightens, doesn't it?"-Boston Chris
tan Register
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-05-31
OLD SOLDIERS EXPERIENCE.

NJ. NJ. Austin, civil war veteran, Of
Winchester, Ind, writes: my wife was
sick long time in spite of good doctors
treatment, but was wholly cured by DR..
Kings New Life Pills, which worked
wonders for her health" They always
do. Try them. Only 25c at w. ii.
Sheldon's drug store.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-05-31
Governor of Wisconsin has signed the
bill putting an export tax on ice.
SciATlc RHEUMATISM CURED AFTER
FOURTEEN YEARS OF SUFFERING

have been afflicted with sciatic rheu-
matism for fourteen years" says Josh
Edgar, of Germantown, Cal. II was
able to be around but constantly suffered.
| tried everything | could hear of and at
last was told to try Chanberlain's Pain
Balm, which | did and was Immediately
relieved and in short time cured, and
am happy to say it has not since re-
turned" Why not use this liniment and
get we'll? 1t is for sale by all dealers.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-05-31

Gentlemen :-Plesse send me copy of
The Emergency Book at once. Enclosed
find stamps. Yours truly,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-05-31

When the rainy day saved for finally
comes, man finds that it is a deluge,
whereas he only saved for a shower
Atchison Globe.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-05-31
Valuable Book rec

For the long list of fatal accidents
daily reported there can be no excuse
but this wholly unnecessary criminal
ignorance. Had some friend known how
to give the simple treatment necessary
while awaiting the arrival of doctor
the life might have been saved. The
Emergency Book gives all this in detail,
treating over 100 accidents, emergencies,
burns, poisons, etc. Send 2 stamps and
this cupon and get the book FREE.
That it will save your life denotes the
great 19w7
VALUE OF THIS CUPON
EMERGENCY CASE Co.,
Burlington, VT.
Gilpin observer., 1901-01-31
Mine Above Ground.

will trade for patented Mining prop
erty, with good showing, in Clear Creek
or Gilpin counties, 1C0 acres OF choicest
fruit land in Peach valley, near Delta,
with big water rights, fine soil and sur
rounded by orchards. This land and
water rights are free from all incumb-
RANGES, title perfect, abstract furnished
and warranty deed given. The property
has recently been appraised by the
court at $4,000 cash. Fifty acres of
this land will make fine home and the
remaining fifty acres ought to sell at
$1,000 within three years.
To MINERs-This is the opportunity
OF your life to provide home for your
family. IL you want to trade, send full
particulars Of your Mining property to
EARL HEWITT, No. pa Cooper building
Denver, Colorado, It
Gilpin observer., 1901-01-31

Wouldn't it be good thing if the city
council would pass an ordinance licens-
ing peddling or the taking OF orders by
outsiders, and then sending the goods
in by express? Every month the mer-
chants Of the county lose hundreds Of
dollars worth of trade by these strang
ers coming here and soliciting orders
and getting the goods in Denver or else
where. In Leadville there is an ordi-
nance making these peddlers subject to
a license of $3.50 per year. and the
merchants there are thus relieved from
being compelled to compete with Den
yer. The city council should take this
matter up, and thereby assist legitimate
home people.
Gilpin observer., 1901-01-31
The Dedication Bail.

The Dedication ball given by company
F. c. N. G. at Armory hall on the even
ing of Janurry 25, despite snow storm
in the early part OF the evening was we'll
attended, 80 couples being in the grand
march. although fully 100 couples were
present. The officers and members of
the company appeared in full dress uni
form. Adjutant General Overmeyer
and staff of the first infinetry we're pres
ent accompanied by their ladies. The
hall was tastefully decorated, the main
feature of which was an electrical dis
play across the front of the stage, which
read-"Co. F, first infantry, c. N. g."
there being % lights. 1t had very
pleasing effect. 1t was the swellest
affair that has occurred in this city for a
number of years. The success of the
affair was largely due to the painstaking
of the committees having charge Of it,
who left nothing undone which would
add to the pleasantness Of the occasion
and the enjoyment of those in attend
ance.
Gilpin observer., 1901-01-31

The funeral of Queen Victoria will
take place next Saturday February 2,
at Windsor Castle. The body of the
late queen will be removed from Osborn
house tomorrow. 1t was the expressed
wish OF the queen that the funeral should
be military in character. Several Off
cials have arrived from Winsdor bring
ing the state regalia. 1t was carried in
baise bag. A naval salute of twenty
one guns was fired at Cowes, Isle OF
Wight, last Thursday noon in honor Of
King Edward VII.
Gilpin observer., 1901-01-31

The twelfth biennial report of the
Superintendent of Public Instruction OF
Colorado, embodying the years 1899
1900, has been issued by Mrs. Helen D.
Grenfell, and copy received at this
Office. 1t contains an exhaustive re-
view of educational matters throughout
the state for the past two years, and is
illustrated with fine half tone engravings
of many of the schools of Colorado. 1t
is the best report ever issued from the
superintepdent's office, and makes
handy and valuable reference book.
Gilpin observer., 1901-01-31
Question Answered,

Yes, August Flower still has me
largest sale of any medicine in the clvil-
lied world. Your mothers and grand.
mothers never thought of using any
thing else for indigestion or biliousness.
Doctors were scarce, and they seldom
heard of appendicitis, nervous prostra.
ton or heart failure, etc. They used
August Flower to clean out the system
and stop fermentation of undigested
food, regulate the action of the liver
stimulate the nervous and organic action
of the system, and that is all they took
when feeling dull and bad with head
aches and other aches. You only need
a few doses of Green's August Flower,
in liquid form, to make you satisfied
there is nothing serious the matter with
you. Sample bottles free at LII. Z. Davis
G Co.
Sold by all dealers in all civilized
countries.
Gilpin observer., 1901-01-31

Thomas Mcclellan, assistant United
States district attorney, has left Denver
for Chicago, where he will testify in the
prosecution Of the Mills Novelty COM
pany, whose Colorado property, valued
at 100000, the government threatens to
confiscate, and whose officers may serve
a term in prison if the charge against
them ls proven. The company is alleged
to have violated the postal laws by send
ing improper pictures through the mail
for slot machines.
Gilpin observer., 1901-01-31
may be secured by
VI our aid Address,
kVA " The PATENT RECORD.
Baltimore. Md.
Administrator's Notice.
Iohn III, Willinma. deceased,

Estnte OF John ii. Williams, deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed nd
ministrator of the estate OF John II. Williams
late of the Comfy of Gilpin, and State Of Colo
RADIO, deceased, hereby gives notice that he will
appear before the County Court of Gilpin county,
at tho court house in Central City, nt the March
tarm on the first Monday in March next, at
which time all persons having claims against
for the purpose Of having tho same adjusted. All
persons indebted TO snd eatntc arc requested to
make payment to the undersigned.
Dated this goth day of January, A. ID. 1901.
HUGH j. WILLIAMS, Administrator
lat pub Jan 3O-lnst Feb u. 1901.
Gilpin observer., 1901-01-31

Thursdays Denver Evening Times
says Senator S. " Newell does not have
much faith in investigating Committees.
While opposing the resolution Of Senator
Taylor for the appointment of a Com
mission to investigate the Torrens system
he declared that the committee out now
(the coal strike investigating committee)
would accomplish nothing aside from
running up bill for expenses.
Gilpin observer., 1901-01-31
NOTICE OF FoRFEITURE.
To u. II. Koch. Phil Koch and Mrs. Hensc, or t,
whom IL may concern.

whom II may conccrn
You are hereby notified TINT we have OK pended
during the yenr 1900, for labor and improvements,
the amonnt of money required by law on the
Moltke Tunnel, situate in Enterprise Mining
District, Gilpin County, State OF Colorado, which
Book lis, Page 32a, IN the office of the recorder of
Gilpin County, under the provisions of Section
232i OF the revised statutes of tho United States
and all amendments thereto concerning annual
labor upon mining claims, beinR tho amount re-
quirod to hold said lode for the period nding on
within ninety days from tho personal service OF
this notice or within ninety days after tho publi
lication thereof you fail or refuse To contribute
crs your interest in the claim will become the
properly of the subscribers your coowners, who
have made the required expenditure by the terms
Of said section.
FRANK HAUSBERGER.
First pub jan 8, last npril I.
Gilpin observer., 1901-01-31

Pacific cable, Notwithstanding the earn
est recommendation Of the Secretary Of
War, the State Department has COM
munication from the United States
Consul General at Melbourn, Australia,
announcing that the Postmaster Gen
eral Of Victoria had closed contract
for a pacific cable from Australia tn
Vancouver, British Columbia, at a
total cost of SO, ,72S,133.
Gilpin observer., 1901-01-31
Does IL Paw to Buy Cheape

A cheap remedy for coughs and colds
is all right, but you want something that
will relieve and cure the more severe
and dangerous results of throat and
lung troubles. What shall you do? Go
to a warmer and more regular climate?
Yes, if possible; if not possible for you.
then in either case take the ONLY remedy
that has been introduced in all civilized
countries with success in severe throat
and lung troubles, "Boschee's German
Syrup" 1t not only heals and stimu-
disease but aIlays inflammation, causes
easy expectoration, gives good nights
rest, and cures the patient. Try ONE
bottle. Recomm ended many years by
all druggists in the world. For sale by
Ii. p. Davis & Co.
Gilpin observer., 1901-01-31

Herbine should be used to enrich and
purify the blood, it cures all forms OF
blood disorders, is especially useful in
fevers, skin eruptions, boils, pimples,
blackheads, scrofula, salt rheum and
every form of blood impurity. 1t is a
safe and effectual cure. Price, so cents.
For sale at the Black Hawk pharmacy