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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-04-26
FARM AND GARDEN.



The experiment stations are recon-
mending the growing of cowpeas both as
a nitrogen gatherer and as crop ior
feeding. A writer in Michigan FARMER
says:
have raised the cowpeas l have ior
seven wears, and they have never iaiieu "
rjpep. A number of my neighoors nave
been raising them with good success one
man. whose land is sandy enough u
drift very badly, raised 1G busheis per
acre last summer.
The difficulty her etofore in this lat'-
t,de has been to get variety that would
ripen as surely as beans or corn, anu SUI,
give a good growth of vine ana also oI
grain. Mine went 80 bushels per acre
last season, on ground that had grown
two crops of corn since 1t was in sod.
They are certainly intended to take the
place of clover in bringing up Wornout
soils, as they are very similar IN texture
and growth to clover and contain the
same chemical elements. The cowpea Is
a leguminous plant, only differing from
clover in that the clover draws its main
nutriment from down deep In the soil,
while the cowpea draws nitrogen, "our
costliest fertilizer" from the air and
stores it in the root, in the form of bulbs.
| have seen bulbs in the roots as large as
hickory nuts, and pulled roots the past
season that we're three-quarters inch In
diameter, so If they are cut for hay or
cut with sharp bean harvester the
larger part of the root is left in the
ground for fertilizer.
The time to plant is Just as soon as you
get your corn planted, and If the season
is cold and wet they will not rot like corn,
but will come when they get ready.
For grain, plant rows Is inches apart
with bean planter or corn lhand-planter.
For hay, sow with grain drill, stopping
every other hoe, making the rows II
inches apart run over the ground the
fourth day after planting with a weeder,
or light drag, set slanting, to get the
start of the little weeds, and as soon as
possible after they come up run the
weeder across the rows. If for hay, the
weeder will do all that is needed; if for
grain, use cultivator as soon as you like.
If you cut for hay, two days before
moving roll the peas in the opposite d.
rection from the way you NOW; that
slants them towards the mower and
smooths the ground perfectly. They
will rise from the ground in day or
two so the mower will run under them
all. The time to NOW is when the pods
first begin to turn yellow.
IL left for grain, wait till all are ripe,
but no longer, as they waste if too ripe.
Harvest for grain Just as you do beans.
The advantage they have over clover is
that you are sure of a catch every time,
and they are just as good to pillow under.
The amount of seed per acre is, for grain,
half bushel; for hay, one bushel.-Mir-
ror and Farmer.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-04-26

tSomc Of the heaviest average yielders in six
years trial: /, Banner; 2, oderbruch; 3, Colum.
bus; 4, White schooner; 5, IIolstein Prolific; 6,
American Beauty; Z, Golden CAN'T
crop sufficiently large during the whole
of that time to entitle them to q place
with the best - sorts.
On comparing the best II varieties
this year with the best 10 of 1899 it
! is found that 10 of them are the same.
Taking the results of the cropping of
the II most productive sorts of oats at
the central experimental farm for six
years they have given an average yield
for the whole period of 60 bushels II
pounds per acre. The remaining 30
varieties have averaged during the
same time 81 bushels pounds per
acre, an average difference in favor of
the productive sorts of IS bushels 10
pounds per acre.
The value of these figures is more
fully realized If we bear in mind that
every bushel of oats added to the aver
age crop puts about S1,OOO,OOO into the
pockets of Canadian farmers.
| In spring wheat there Is similar per-
sistent productiveness in certain sorts.
OF the 81 varieties of this cereal which
have been tested for six consecutive
years eight of these have appeared
among the IL most productive every
year for the whole period. Comparing
the best IL varieties for 1899 with
the best IL for 1900 we find that IL Of
them are the same.
Taking the results Of the cropping of
the best II sorts Of spring wheat for
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-04-26
EUROPE WANTS FLAX.
Americas Opportunity to supply IL.
Prices Exorbitant.

There never was more opportune
time to introduce American flax into
Europe than the present.
The annual flax markets in Deem
Der ct Breslau, Germany, and Traute-
nau, Bohemia, were largely attended,
but very little business was transact
ed on account of the exorbitant prices
of raw flax. Russian raw flax is 60
ing up in price daily, and it is evident
that the material on hand in Europe
will not cover the demand for con-
sumption.
The flax harvest of Russia this sea-
son is probably 40 per cent less than
that of last year, although the harvest
Of 1899 fell short of being an average
one. The worst feature about Russian
fax Of this season is now disclosed-it
is not only wanting in quantity, but
also in quality. The price of the raw
material this year has increased three
fold compared with previous years.
1t has been said by growers and deal
ers that four years of good harvests in
Europe will be necessary to bring flax
down to a normal price.
AT the present time Russian fax
meets with no effective competition in
Europe. The flax spinners of Germany,
Belgium, Austria, France, Great Brit
ain and Italy are chiefly dependent on
Russian flax, the production of raw
fax in those countries being only an in
significant percentage of their consump-
ton.
The spinners of Germany, Austria,
Belgium and France have made an
agreement that on and after Jan. /,
1901, only So per cent of their spindles
shall be operated.
Austrian flax spinners have united
and bought one of the largest Bohe-
milan mills, with $1,000 spindles, with
the positive agreement that the ma
chimes are to be sold and that the mill
shrll never again engage in the spin
ming of flax.
All this trouble arises solely from
want Of raw flax. European flax spin
ners hope that American growers will
take advantage of this opportunity to
introduce flax into Europe.
1t is certain that American fax could
at all times successfully meet Russian
competition. 1t was only the other day
PERT that the American fax fiber on the
average is much superior to the Rus
sian.
So reports W. X. Herzog, consul at
Zittau.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-04-26
E Everybody Knows

That nervousness and headache 20 to-
gether. The worry and cares of business or
home, overwork, less of sleep, improper
food-al tend to irritate the temper,
derange the digestion, weaken the nerves
and undermine the health. This tearing
down of the life forces must be stopped.
The ebbing tide of health must be
checked, and new energy, new life, new
ambition infused into the whole system.
To do this quickly and thoroughly use
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-04-26
GRAIN For SOWING.
Persistent Productiveness n Thinp
to he Considered.

The results of experiments with va
rieties of grain to ascertain their rela-
tive productiveness become much
more reliable and conclusive'when the
average experience of n series of years
can be given. In this way slight varia-
tons, arising from inequality of soil
and variability Of season, are to a
large extent equalized. Director Will
liam Saunders of Colorado has carried
on tests which are among the most
thorough and extensive of any recently
made, and ha reports the following
facts:
Out of al different sorts of oats
which have been subject to uniform
tests for six years 8 have appeared
among the 10 most productive sorts
every year for the whole period. and
the other three places have been filed
during the time at irregular intervals
by six other varieties. Hence only II
Of the Al varieties have produced a
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-04-26

To drain n wet strip two to four rods
wide a Rural New Yorker writer ad-
vises:
First, see that you have good outlet
for the water; second, dig a narrow
ditch along the center of the wet strip
deep enough to drain the land, say
three to four feet, according to the ma
ture of the soil. If it is liable to settle
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-04-26
The Popular Maple Sirup Package.

What is the most popular style Of
package for strip and sugar? Through
wide acquaintance with the wholesale
trade an Orange Judd Farmer CORE
spondent answers: The gallon can for
strip Is the general favorite, prefera-
bly, full measure and with a screw top.
Consumers expect the strip to be of
good body and good color. In some Of
the western markets these cans are
packed in barrels in sawdust and in
this way save a little in the cost of
package and freight. The half gallon
can is a good seller in New York city
and also in Chicago and some points of
the northwest. yet it is not the stand
ard size. Sirup packed in bottles
quarts or five to the gallon-are not
special favorites.
So far as sugar is concerned, whole
sale dealers as rule prefer the tin
buckets containing about ten pounds
and bricks weighing about one pound.
The brick of fair size is in more gener-
al favor than any other one shape.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-04-26
Sowing Lettuce.

AS soon as the ground can be work.
ed in the spring a sowing Of the black
seeded variety Of lettuce Is made in
the open ground, the rows being spaced
one foot apart and every other row be-
ing left out, so that celery may be set
In later. When the plants are large
enough, they are thinned so as to
stand one foot apart in the row. Sow
ings are made in this way every ten
days until about the Goth Of August.
These sowings, with those under glass,
give continuously maturing crops Of
lettuce the year round, says a northern
grower In an exchange.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-04-26

The number of epileptics In Illinois Is
estimated at not less than 5000. The
legislature is expected to arrange a
state colony, where they may be kept at
one place.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-04-26
A RACING. ROARING FLOOD

washed down telegraph line which
Chas. c. Ellis, of Lisbon, Ia, had to re.
pair. "Standing waist deep in icy
water" he writes, "Pave me a terrible
cold and cough. 1t grew worse daily
Finally the best doctors In Oakland,
Neb., Sioux City and Omaha said | had
consumption and could not live. Then
began using DR.. Kings New Dis
cOvery and was wholly cured by six
bottles" Positively guaranteed for
Coughs, Colds and all Throat and Lung
troubles by DR.. w. ii. Sheldon. Price
SOC and $l.00. Trial bottles free.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-04-26
DR.. Humphreys

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the disease, without exciting disorder in
any other part of the system.
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1O-Dyspepsia. Indigestion, Weak Stomach. rs
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14-salt Rheum. Erysipelas, Eruptions rs
15-Rheumntism. Rheumatic Pains. .25
16-MaIarin, Chills, Fever and Ague M ,25
10-Catnrrh. Influenza. Cold In the Head .25
2O-Whooping-COu OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. rs
27-kidney Diseases ..................... rs
2S-NervOus Debility. ...................1,O 90
3O-Urinary Weakness, wetting Bed. -. .95
77-Grip. Hay Fever Observation-Disclosures. rs
DR.. Humphreys Manual of all Diseases at your
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Sold by druggists. sent on receipt OF price.
Humphreys Med Co., Cor. William John Sts.,
New York.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-04-26

[Some Of the heaviest average yielders in dx
years trial OF spring wheats: l, Preston 2, Red
Fife; 8, Goose; 4, White Fife; 8, Huron; 6, Well
mans Fife; 7. White Russian; 8. Rio Grande.l
six years at the central farm they
have averaged for the whole period
2G bushels 81 pounds per acre, while
the remaining 10 varieties grown for
the same period have averaged 20
bushels 80 pounds per acre, an aver
age difference in favor of the best IL
sorts of 6 bushels 81 pounds per acre.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-04-26

Scrofula, salt rheum, erysipelas and
other distressing eruptive diseases Weld
quickly and permanently to the cleansing,
purifying power of Burdock Blood Bitters
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-04-26

The government still insists that it has
a wireless telegraph system which is
superior to any yet devised by private
parties. 1t is being tested daily, with
favorable results.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-04-26

Fifteen cars Of granite were shipped
from Hardwick April l6.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-04-26

"From the almost constant suffering
caused by frequent attacks of severe head
ache, nervousness and stomach trouble,
my health became greatly rundown. Al
though | spent much money with physi-
clans and tried many advertised remedies
| never found any lasting relief until
began taking DR.. Miles Ncrvine and
was cured" H. ]. VoLKER,
u. S. Weather Bureau,
Washington, d. c,
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-09-16

have been much interested IN reading
your close cali communications
AS I served three years in the Federal
army in front OF General Robert E. Lee it
win be conceded mat have personal
knowledge OF many movements and con-
nicts and am frequently amused at how
dinerent things win appear from different
points OF view.
I an prompted 70 write this from few
lines n last weeks Journal by W. II.
Andrews We both tramped on the same
ground at Antietam. or Sharpsburg, and
think he tells a very straight story for
s'oniy private"
Mr. Andrews IN his article says: Il saw
q wounded Federal sitting on the ground.
and leaning against a tree. I decided I
would approach him and when within IS
feet o. him a shell burst between us. I
dodred and he laughed. He was shot in
the thigh and had ripped up his clothing
and was pouring water on the wound from
his cauteen. He told me he was the color
bearer OF the First Minnesota regiment
ana had carried the flag at the first Man
asses and up 10 the present time. but said
hei Some OF the boys were too sharp for
ne this morning he gave me a newspa-
per published in his own town Should he
stul Be In the land OF the living I would
be much pleased 70 hear from him"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-09-16

then move on Andersonville and release
the Federal prisoners. about A. 900 in num-
Der. General Stoneman reached the sub
urbs of Macon. and finding that the raid
which had been sent out to cooperate
with him. had failed. he retraced his steps.
Twenty miles northeast OF Macon, in
Jones county. he encountered General
Iverson's advanced guard. The battle
opened at daylight and lasted until about
? o'clock in the evening. when General
stoneman ran up the white flag and sur
rendered, as has been before stated. sew
eral hundred of his men. stoneman was
too brave a man TO surrender his men and
then escape himself He shared the fate
OF the captives, A large portion OF his
forces did escape capture, however. They
were carried out by Kentucky colonel,
and after many trials and hardshsps sue
ceeded In again reaching Sherman's lines.
Colonel Grouse or Crews OF Cuthbert,
Ca. commended the Confederate forces
on the field In this engagement: though
outnumbered two 20 one, he drove Stone
man back two miles and pressed him so
hard in front and on his right and left
TANKS he (Stoneman) was compelled 10
capitulate.
After the war General Stoneman became
governor OF the state Of California, hav-
ing been elected to that high ONCE by the
Democratic party of that state. He was
always a Democrat. He told Colonel Beck,
OF Jones county, while Beck was his pris-
oner temporarily. that he was fighting
for the restoration Of the union. that and
nothing else. After the war he opposed
the reconstruction policy OF the Repub-
licans. Very respectfully.
F. J. WALKER.
Hampstead. Ca. Aug. Is, 1901
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-09-16

To the Editor OF The Journal:
In an article written for your paper not
long since the writer. speaking OF the ar
ny of Tennessee. uses the expression;
with never a commander in whom they
had entire confidence
I hoped that some ADLER pen than mine
would Sc taken up in defense OF our be-
loved General Joseph +. Johnston The
sixin displayed by Johnston in successful
IL falling back from one position 10 an
other between Dalton and Atlanta with
an army against him more than twice as
large as hts own. has been complimented
IN every history written since the war
was with army OF Tennessee every day
OF this campaign. and II there was any
lack OF confidence I do not remember hear
fnx any expression Of Il. on the con-
trary. we all felt mat our commander
knew what he was doing. that he careful
Is looked after every detail, and Il was
favorfte saying Of the boys that Joe
Johnston fell hack nom Dalton 10 Allan
IA and never lost a wagon spoke
No one OF Us can ever forget that sad
dav when the order was read removing
Johnston and placing Hood In command.
Our president yielded 70 the clamor OF
chimney corner generals and 'penny-a-
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-09-16
Gonenaan's Rad

A recent writer in The Journal said:
general williams. OF Kentucky. pursued
General Stoneman when he made his
raid on Macon
This was a mistake. 1t was Brigadier
General IversOn who pursued stoneman.
The same writer says General SLOVENIAN
made his escape and succeeded in reach
ing the Federal lines. This was also
mistake. General stoneman was captured
with several hundred OF his men by Gen
eral Iverson. IS miles north OF Macon. in
Jones county. near where now IS located
the town OF Round Oak. General Stone
mans raid would have been q complete
success but for the failure OF another raid
which started out simultaneously with his
on Sherman's right. This latter raid
came to grief somewhere west Of Griffin,
having been completely defeated and most
OF the command captured am sorry I
cannot think OF the Confederate officer
who defeated and captured this raid The
two raids were 70 unite at Macon and
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-09-16

ness I knew. I've been waiting for him
ever since the War, can't imagine what
keeps him
What good is a License unless you
have your Prey already in the Stockade2',
asked the Ohicial
Il want one with a Space left blank
so that can use it in quick Emergen-
cy," she replied. II can't afford to take
Chances. It is getting too late in the AZ
ternoon. Eighteen Years ago sent my
Hearts Idol out for the Parchment that
would legalize our undying Love, but he
happened to get on a Green Car instead
OF a Yellow one. He missed the Court
House two miles and caught a Train for
Los Angeles. I had to sit UP for two
Nights picking the Initials out OF my
Trousseau. Another time planted one In
Waiting Room while went after the
Permit. A Girl came in to dust the Room
and he had to move, so haven't seen
him since Next time ] get one in Cham
Gerry there VIII be immediate Doings. viii
simply say You're On and fash the Doc
,Iment. And then. IL he runs away he viii
have TO carry a lot Of Weight.
MORAL: Never put on until Tomorrow
what should have been done early in the
Seventies.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-09-16
An Incident of First Manassas.

. gladly reply to this and inform Mr..
Andrews that that wounded color bearer
was Samuel Bl0omer. He Is now living
and stumps about on a cork leg at Still
water. MINI.
I would like to witness a meeting be-
tween Messrs. Andrews and Bloomer.
Perhaps modesty prevented Mr.. Andrews
from telling the whole story.
The First Minnesota was the extreme
right regiment OF Summers attack on the
morning OF September II. On the ground
OF our extreme advance Sergeant Bloom
er was wounded. The Confederates broke
our line TO our left. which enabled them
to flank our whole brigade. II not our di-
vision. TO the rear. The Confederates
then formed line upon the ground we had
occupied, and. as Mr.. Andrews says, soon
found It pretty hot. However hot II was.
the Georgia boys found time to give at
tention to the color bearer. wounded and
a prisoner. They built little breastworks
10 protect him from the bullets we were
firing at them.
suspect that W. H. Andrews was one
OF those boys. Don't you believe Sam
would hug him?
Sergeant Bloomer and myself were mem
bers OF the same company and I have this
story from him. JOHN B. STEVENS.
Co. B. First MINI. Infantry.
Fitzgerald, Ca
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-09-16
An Occurrence in
Kershazu's Dfviston.

have enjoyed seeing so many OF the
close calls OF the old veterans. and I
thought I would write something about
the close call at Knoxville. Tenn. in 1853
or lss4
Il was in the fan or winter OF that year,
but / do not remember the exact date,
that / was there. but remember the
Town and the fort near there. and OF
being in the charge on that fort by Gen
eral Kershaw's division belonged TO
Company d. Phillips Legion. and that
legion led the assault on that fort that
was fun OF Yankees
We were formed in line at the foot OF
the hill. 70 the fort We went. but be-
fore we got there men fell right and
left. kSiled and wounded near the fort.
The Federals had telegraph wires stretch
ed around stobs and stumps; the wires
being six OF eight inches from the ground.
and put there 10 trip our men up. They
served their purpose 70 a great extent.
hut I saw them and stepped over them
The Confederate officers tried to command
the men 20 right and left flank OF the
fort. but the men were confused and
could not be controlled. Some OF them
went in the dfrch. some lying down and
some standing near. the ditch. I got as
close 70 the ground as ! could. While
there two OF our men fell on me. killed or
wounded and filled my clothes with blood.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-09-16

GnlCdB0
Down in the blue grass region Of Ken
lucky, on the same farm where Abraham
Lincoln was born and spent his boyhood
days, the ST. Luke's society of Chicago
Is to establish a home for the inebriates
Of the south. large hotel small cot
tages and commodious dwellings will be
erected by the society, and, though the
land is in the south, the negro will be
made as welcome as the white.
The Lincoln farm Is in the town OF
Hodgenville. fifty miles south of Louis
Vile and consists of no acres of pasture
land. on It is a spring Of mineral water
the fame of which is great below the
Mason and Dixon line. 1t was owned
by some prominent Methodists OF the
south, among them Rev. ]. w. Bing
ham. Some time ago its owners decided
to donate its use to charity, and they
chose the st. Luke's society as the or
ganization best suited to carry out their
plans.
The farm will be turned into a sani-
tarium, planned much after that now run
by the society at 1710 to Ills Indiana ave-
nue.. on 1T will be taken only those VINO
are addicted to drugs, liquors or tobacco.
The treatment Is to be similar to that
given at the Chicago hospital.
While the officers of the society are
busy trying to get the Lincoln farm in
shape, they are also at work establishing
branch within the Cook county jail.
There prisoners known to be the victims
Of the drug, Hquor or tobacco habit are
given over to DR.. Miller and his assist