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The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1904-03-01
mended the experiment stations have

m6uuou Gu0 oAp0rlmeuG SJdJlOuS udNo
put their emphatic emo" For in
stance, this writer suggests that if
the horny-handed sons of toll will raise
a few square rods of ginseng they can
roll in wealth and wear diamonds.
But did you read what Prof. Balmer
said about the ginseng craze in The
Ranch not long since9 AS throwing
further light on this particular "tom
my rot, 1 quote from an exchange the
following: Freewater, Ore, Jan. %,
1904-Noting a request from sub
scriber how to cultivate ginseng, 1 will
say that if he will send to w. Atlee
Burpee, Philadelphia, and get his cata-
logue and read his article on page 33, it
will be as far as he will want to go in
the business. 1 also have letter from
the botanist of the Department of Ag-
riculture, Washington, D. c., cooling
my temperature down to normal ON the
ginseng craze.-G. A. H. Before any
one jumps into some of the things rec
commended by this writer he would do
well to write his experiment station.
It may be said of his articles: "What
is true is not new, and new is not
true''
Now is the very best time of the year
for pruning. The successful orchard
list will have to prune, and prune judi
ciously. One thing must always be
kept before the mind of the orchardist
when he is pruning-and that is the
query: Why do I prune? There are
two important answers to this ques-
tion. First, we prune to give shape to
the tree; second, we prune to let in the
sunlight and the air. Some would add
another answer, and that is to make
the tree bear. But that is rarely need
ed in this country. Our trees as rule
set too many fruit buds. There are
some varieties that are slow in coming
into bearing. This is notably true of
the Northern Spy. But it is very
doubtful if anything is gained by this
course. If a tree is forced unnaturally
into bearing it is done with injury to
the tree. It is well known that pruning
in the summer at the time of the form
ing of the cambium layer will cause
the formation of fruit buds. But the
reason of this is that the tree is dam
aged and there seems to be an effort
on the part of nature to reproduce it
self before dying. At that time of the
year the leaves are at work converting
crude sap into elaborated sap and this
is stored up for the benefit of the tree
at the opening of the next season.
Heavy pruning at that time robs the
tree of this stored up sap and conse-
quently is an injury to it. AS a rule,
therefore, summer pruning should be
avoided. This need not be understood
to prevent the rubbing off of water
sprouts in the summer time. That may
be proftably done when the tree is
growing. With the summer pruning
disposed of we come back to the two
main things for which we prune.
Pruning for shape must be done
largely when the tree is young. An
old tree cannot be greatly changed in
shape. If we are pruning the young
tree for shape we must settle first of
all what we want that shape to be.
There are what are known as the pyra-
midal and the goblet shapes. The pyr-
amidal is often called the center stem
shape. In pruning for this shape the
centar stem ia not cut out. Side
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1904-03-01

branches are grown on different sides
of this center stem so as to give well
balanced tree. This shaped tree is
stronger than the goblet shaped tree.
That is the main point in it's favor.
The tree is handsome to look at when
six or eight years old, and if it would
stop growing at that stage it would be
all right. But trees have habit of
keeping up the growing process and so
the pyramidal tree gets entirely too
thick in the top and there is no way to
remedy this but to cut out some of the
big limbs and that is serious injury
to the tree and likewise destroys it's
symmetry. Then there is another great
disadvantage in this form and that is
that when the tree is loaded with fruit
the limbs bend down like the closing up
Of an umbrella. This will put much of
the fruit in the shade, as the sunlight
will be excluded. After many years of
experience and close observation 1
would not recommend the pyramidal
shape.
In pruning for the goblet shape the
center stem must be cut out at the time
of setting the tree or soon after. From
lOuT W SIX SlO0 ILLUS SuOulu NC dllOW0u
to grow, but they must be on all sides,
so as to balance the tree. AS these
side limbs grow up the tree will some
what resemble a goblet or vase, hence
the name. This shaped tree, when load
ed with fruit, will bend apart rather
than close up as in the case of the CEN
ter stem tree. 1t has been objected to
the goblet-shaped tree that it opens to
the sun so readily that the apples some
times are sunburnt. My observation
has been that so few apples ever sun
burn from such exposure that the loss
is nowhere to be compared with the loss
for want of color, where the apples do
not get the sunlight. Not many apples
with me ever sunburn on the tree, but
let them be exposed to the sun when
off the tree and they will burn badly.
The shape of the tree being settled,
then comes the question of how to let
in the sunlight and air. No definite
rules can be laid down for this work
The best guide will be the grower IS ex
perience. Thin the trees so that the
apples will be well colored, for uncol-
ored apples will not sell to advantage.
Open out the heads of the trees.
Before closing these notes on prun-
ing few other things should be men
toned: Some persons in pruning apple
trees have habit of cutting off the
tips of the limbs. Why9 The only rea-
son L have ever heard is that it makes
the tree look evener. Now, if the tree
would stand still and not grow any
more that might be good reason, but
they will grow, and there is where the
trouble comes in. Every limb cut off
in this way will multiply itself about
four times. Now if the top of the tree
is already thick enough see what bur-
den the grower has laid on himself all
for looks that would NOT remain. If
tree is not thick enough then it must
be made so by cutting back, but this
cutting should not be at the tips of the
limbs but much further back
Again, most of what has been said
about pruning above applies espec-
tally to the apple tree. The pear tree
should not have a very different treat
ment. Cherry trees should be given
shape when young but not pruned much
he
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-30
COUNTY NEWS.
ADDISON.

The grange will hold special meeting
this week Friday night.
Miss Cora Barber is confined to the
house with chicken pox.
Fred Hayward of Buffalo, N. Y, is at
the old home for the holidays.
Manley Marshall of Rutland was the
guest of his parents over Sunday.
Howard Winslow of Proctor called on
friends in town Saturday and Sunday.
Miss Genevieve Elmer is the guest of
her aunt, Mrs. F. G. Gulley, this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Hamblin of Cornwall
were the guests of NJ. A. Smith Mon
day.
Stanton Cross and family spent Mon
day at the home of his sister, Mrs. Myron
Smith.
Misses Rena and Grace O'Bryan are
spending the Christmas vacation with
their parents.
T. H. Noonap of Buffalo, N. Y, is
spending the holidays with his parents
and friends here.
The Christmas tree at Mr.. Spooner's
was well attended and very pleasant
evening was enjoyed by all.
T. A. Mitchell of St. Adams was the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. j. l. Clark a few
days last week returning to his home
Monday.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-30
sRIDPoRT.
Harry Blaisdell is at home.

Harry Blaisdell is at home.
Paris Russell has opened a barber shop
near the hotel.
Mrs. j. G. Sollace of Ludlow spent
Christmas in town.
Julius Elithorp of Chicago is once
more visiting at his old home.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Wissell have re-
turned from their visit to Weybridge.
Miss Harriet Wheeler spent Christmas
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. L..
Wheeler.
The remains of Mrs. Henry Lawrence
of Richville were inferred in Evergreen
cemetery Tuesday.
Several families il town gathered
around Christmas tree at their homes
Saturd evening.
Rev, w. N. Bacon conducted the
services at the funeral of Mrs. Jane
Fuller of Cream Hill last Sunday.
The house occupied by the late Mr..
Bailey and owned by j. II. Fletcher
will soon be doing duty as a grist mill.
A large number from town attended
the funeral of Mrs. Jane Fuller at Cream
Hill Sunday morning. There were many
beautiful flowers from her loving friends.
She will be greatly missed in her home
and community.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-30
BELDENS.

A. M. Granger has returned from
West Rutland.
F. w. Smith and George Hopkins were
in Burlington over Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. John Hagan are taking
trip through Massachusetts.
Miss Alice Sturtevant is the guest of
Miss White at the boarding house.
Mr. and Mrs. P. McLane are at home
after visit in Pittsford and vicinity.
George Reese and Miss Bertha Reese
passed Christmas with friends in Char
lotte.
A. H, Robinson of Boston, president of
the Sterling Marble Co., visited the local
works recently.
MIR. and Mrs. H, l.. johnson and
daughters of Burlington were among the
participants in Christmas dinner at the
home of William Fits.
Mrs. W. Phelps Nash, who has been
at the homestead for sometime past, has
gone to North Cambridge, Mass, where
she will spend the winter.
Mrs. Alice White, who has been seri-
ously ill is improving slowly. Her
daughter, Mrs. f. S. Huntington, who
was summoned here, has returned to
Hartford, Conn.
The reputation of Beldens for sobriety
has been hanging in the balance for some
days past owing to the residents being
seen about with grips and other suspic-
Gus paraphernaia between here and New
Haven river. The scarcity of water is of
course the cause of it all.
The Sterling Marble company have
recently contracted to handle the output
of the quarry at Bluff Point, near Platts
burgh. The marble has been worked at
Burlington for several years but the
business has been abandoned at that
place owing to the dismantling of the
mill for other purposes.
There was pleasant gathering at the
home of William Fits. His daughter,
Mrs. II. l.. johnson, her husband and
their two daughters spending Christmas
with him. Mr.. Fits is now over so years
old and has lived on the old farm for &C
years. He is now cared for by his son,
George c.. Fits and wife.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-30
No MORE SUFFERING.

If you are troubled with indigestion
get bottle of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and
see how quickly it will cure you. Geo.
A, Thomson, of Spencer, Ia, says: "Have
had dyspepsia for 90 years. My case was
almost helpless. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
was recommended and l used few
bottles of it and it is the only thing that
has relieved me. Would not be without
it. Have doctored with local physicians
and also at Chicago, and even went to
Norway with hopes of getting some
relief, but Kodol Dyspepsia Cure is the
only remedy that has done me any good,
pepsia should use it," Sold by Milford
r. Burt, Middlebury, and South Side
Drug Store, Bristol
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-30
BREAD LOAF.

The son of Alison Goves is ill.
Nearly all the schools are closed this
week.
John Houston was here on business
last week.
Miss Cora Derby was at her home
Christmas day.
Edison Day is at his home from
SaXtons River.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gilmore were at
home Sunday.
Newell Haskins is confined to the
house by rheumatism.
Miss Grace Hammond of MiddleburY
was in town Christmas day.
w. E. Downer of Ferrisburgh visited
Miss Made McQuivey last week.
Mrs. McQuivey received a fine lamp
from friends in New York as Christ
mas present.
The son of d. d. Burns was removed
to the reform school by Officer IL. E..
Day last week.
Ben Caswell and sister, Maude Cas-
well, are in Burlington, where they have
accepted positions. Miss Caswell will
work in the dressmakers' department of
the store of II. w. Allen.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-30
EIGHT Will BE BITTER.

Those who will persist in closing their
ears against the continual recommends
ton of DIR. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, will have long and bitter
fight with their troubles, if not ended
earlier by fatal termination. Read what
T. r. Beali of Beall, Miss, has to say !:
Last fall my wife had every symptom
of consumption She took DR.. King $
New Discovery after everything else had
failed. Improvement came at once and
four bottles entirely cured her" Guar
anteed by w. H. Sheldon, druggist.
Price SOC and 81. Trial bottles free.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-30
LEICESTER JUNCTION.

Mr.. and Mrs. o. A. Briggs had a
family gathering Christmas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Burpee (nee Halle
Alden spent Christmas at the Alden
home here.
There was family home party Christ
mas at j. G.. Swinington's and one at
Peter Wilson's.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. A. Briggs and Mr.. and
Mrs. Roy Bresee of Brandon spent Mon
Gay at Scion Leland's.
There was an accident at the West
Salisbury church ON Friday evening.
When returning from the exercises
Burney Briggs horse started before the
reins were well in hand throwing young
Briggs out and frightening Mrs. Charles
Jones who jumped out injuring her so
that she was unconscious tor some time.
a physician was summoned. Mrs. Jones
is slowly recovering.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-30
BRANDON.

the past two years has gone to Monkton.
j. S. Langworthy has moved to the
Maynard house on Carver street, recent
ly vacated by f. W. Churchill.
f. r. Rising, who recently sold his
livery business, is going to Hague, n. Y. a,
where he will engage in the hotel bust
ness.
DR.. Charles E. Hatch expects to move
to GAINESVILLE, n. Y, in the near future,
having purchased large farm at that
place.
Miss Ada Bryan fell on the icy walk in
front of the public library Sunday even
ing. breaking an ankle, and injuring
herself in other ways.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-30
RICHVILLE,

The party given to Mr.. and Mrs. A. J.
Perry 10y their many friends on Deem
Der l6 was largely attended. Game 5
and dancing were INDUCED in until a
late hour Fine refreshments were
served and enjoyed by all.
Christmas exercises We're held at the
school house on Friday evening, which
consisted of recitations, singing and "A
hoop drill and lastly came Santa Claus,
who distributed the gifts from the tree
to the many little ones, who were
anXiously waiting. Much credit is due
Miss Parnell and Miss Patnode in their
untiring efforts.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-30
HUNTINGTON CENTER.
Miss Alice Sears is quite ill.

Miss Alice Sears is quite ill.
About S25 was received at the do.
nation.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Higley visited
friends at Bristol last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willis Cady spent
Christmas with friends in RoXbury.
Ralph Miles is at home for the holidays
from his school at Saxton River.
John Hulett of Waterbury spent
Christmas with his brother, Frank
Hulett.
Fred Bagley and family returned Sat
urday from "A visit to his mother, Mrs.
Gould, at Randolph.
The Christmas tree exercises at Hanks
vile were well attended. The children
all did finely thus rejecting credit on
the ladies who worked diligently to
make the entertainment a success.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-30
A FRIGHTENED HORSE.

Running like mad down the street
dumping the occupants, or hundred
other accidents, are every day occur
rences. 1t behooves everybody to have
reliable Salve handy and there's none
as good as Bucklen's Arnica Salve.
Burns, cuts, sores, eczema and piles,
disappear quickly under its soothing
effect. 25c at w. II. Sheldon's Drug
Store
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-30
Tx.

:. Mrs. R. A. Whittier is on the sick
list.
A nine pound boy arrived at Frank
Leivises last Wednesday.
julius Church is gradually improving
from severe attack of pneumonia
Mrs. j. b. Darling of Cambridge, Mass
and Miss Nellie Rhodes of Beverley
Mass, former residents of this place, are
spending the winter together in Florida
Christmas eve was observed with ap-
propriate exercises and a large tree,
which was heavily laden with presents,
at the church. Although the travelling
was very poor the attendance was
large.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-30
A PLEASANT PILL.

No pill is as pleasant and positive as
DeWitts Little Early Risers. Dewitt s
Little Early Risers are so mild and
effective that children, delicate ladies
and weak people enjoy their cleansing
effect while strong people say they are
the best liver pills sold. Sold by milford
Il. Burt, Middlebury, and South Side
Drug Store, Bristol.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-30
SALISBURY

Miss Bessie Gipson was recent guest
at A. Z. Whitney's.
Allen Nelson of Columbia university is
home for the holiday vacation.
Mr.. Lougee of Boston was with his
wife last week at Mrs. c. f. Boardman's
where she has been spending several
weeks He, with his wife, returned to
Boston Saturday.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-30
Club Rate Withdrawn

The Boston Daily Evening Record has
Withdrawn its club rate with this paper
and we can send no more subscriptions
Tor It, The Albany Daily Times Union,
a better paper, is furnished for a short
time with this paper for 50 year for
pom IN Vermont. If you want good
dally paper and your favorite local paper
lOr less than the regular price of the
daily alone, act quick before this offer is
also withdrawn 4Stf
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-30
CREAM HILL,

Miss Harriet Kellogg was in Middle
bury Saturday.
Abbott Fuller and Joseph McGinity
are spending their vacation with relatives
were.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fairchild, recent guests
at George Towners, returned to Wills
boro, n. Y. on Monday
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-30

Half the ills that man is heir to come
from Indigestion. Burdock Blood Bit
ters strengthens and tones the stomach
makes indigestion impossible
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-30

former.
The Christmas tree exercises passed
of finely. The children performed their
parts very satisfactorily.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Davis gave a
dinner to their family friends on We'd
nesday, it being their fifth wedding
anniversary.
The condition of Mrs. Sherrod Brown
at this writing is reported as critical.
She is quite weak having refused all food
for several days. Her brother from
North Adams, Mass, is here.
On Thursday evening of this week it
was expected that d. H. Morse State
Deputy of Randolph, and Gov. Bell
would be in town to give explanatory
talks relative to the organization of a
grange here. There are a few who are
enthusiastic. more lukewarm ones and
some not favorable to the move.
What might have been disasterous
fire occurred at the home of Mrs. E. A.
Langdon last Sunday in the early evening
One of the chimneys burned out, flames
shooting upwards feet high and sparks
falling over the roof which was very dry
at the time, salt was poured into the
chimney and water thrown over the
roof to prevent the shingles from ignit-
ing. Our thanks are due Messrs. Scribner
and Merrill, who were passing at the
time, and who gave timely notice as well
as valuable help, without which the
house might have gone as none of the
inmates were aware of the fire
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-30
MOTHERS, BE CAREFUL

Of the health Of your children. Look
out for coughs, colds, Group and whoop-
ing cough. Stop them in time-One
Minute Cough Cure is the best remedy.
Harmless and pleasant. Sold by milford
r. Burt. Middlebury, and South Side
Drug Store, Bristol.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-30

/
Saxtons River is at -
days.
Mrs. George King under tho
her daughter, Mrs. Sterling of Warren
is regaining her health.
Our neghbors at the Bread Loaf got
up nice Christmas tree with ac-
compartments and had a/grand time.
The funeral of George X. Brown was
held at his late residence last Sunday
afternoon the Rev. Mr.. Simms of Middle
bury officiating
On the 23rd o. S. King had horse he
was driving get beyond control, run
away, drag Mr.. King some distance and
lnJure him to some extent
The Methodist church was pretty well
hlled Christmas eve and the small chaps
and large ones too had an enjoyable time;
the small ones certainly carried out their
parts in good shape.
Our thaw of the 23rd started out with
big promises, took off about all our snow
caught a tremendous cold before the
next morning and the mercury went
down to one above zero
Miss Adela Ellis who teaches the
school III district seven got up a Christ
mas entertainment for the benefit of the
~ '''iO0 Oilo iittIe ones were pleased
the large ones ought to be.
George r. Brown died at his home on
the evening of the 23rd from pneumonia
at the age of about seventy. For seven
years he has been a resident here. He
Is survived by wife, four boys and a
daughter.
William, seven year old son of Mrs. d.
ID. Burns was on complaint of Grand
Juror Gibbs brought before Justice
Chandler on the 22nd charged with the
larceny of variety of small articles
Through his guardian ad Item plead
guilty and was sentenced to Industrial
School the remainder of his minority.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-30
CORNWALL.

l. L. Hamblin and family went to
Addison to visit relatives on Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. Nichols and Mrs.
John Hetllon of Burlington spent the
Christmas vacation with friends in
town.
The entertainment at the Congrega-
tional church was largely attended on
Christmas eve and passed off very
nicely.
The friends and members of the
Baptist Sunday school were entertained
by the church at the residence of a. w.
Foote Monday evening, the Goth.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-30

TO CURE A COLD IN One DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it fails
to cure. f. w. Groves signature is on
each box. 25c. 42y1
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-12-07
GOSSIP FROM:
5 SCANDINAVIA:
FINLAND

The cxiled Firms who have been
elected members Of the handbag at the
recent elections have decided to return
to HeIsngfors and be present at the
opening of the handbag. They believe
that, considering the conciliatory pol
ICY OF the new governor general, and
the fact that less than ever can Russia
afford to pursue a militant program,
they will not be disturbed. The fact
remains, however, that the Firms in
question have sworn never to take the
oath of allegiance to the car, and that
they are not warmly supported by their
brother exiles in various parts of the
continent, who hold that no revolu-
tlOnary Finn should accept Office in
Finland under the present circum-
stances.
General Schauman, the father of the
assassin of Governor Bobrikoff, has
been temporarily released. Upon his
return to Helsingfors he was received
by large throng of people at the
depot. Loud cheers rang through the
air, and "Vart Land" the national
hymn of Finland, was sung When
the, aged gentleman reached his resi-
dence he was the object of fresh ova-
tiOnS,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-12-07
THE HABIT OF SCANDAL.
Tongue schoo1ed to Di.approv.1
Was 10th to Speak Words
of Praise,


Old Mrs. Etheridge had loved gossip
all her life, but although her ears were
always ready for it, she had schooled
her tongue to disapproval, relates
Youths Companion. Nobody minded
what she said, for although she might
shake her head and utter her custom
airy mild repoof, her eyes never failed
more information.
The one phase which rose to her
lips when the tale was ended had be-
come so habitual that toward the close
OF her life she occasionally employed it
involuntarily.
Have you heard about Edward?"
asked one of the family connection,
moving her chair close to the old
lady's rocker and leaning over con-
hdentially.
Grandmother Etheridge shook her
head and put her hand to her ear.
"They say" announced the relative
in strident tones, that he's making
splendid name for himself, and has
been offered salary of $4,000 by an
other firm, and that he is just as clever
as he can be. has hosts Of friends
there in Chicago, and deserves them
ALI"
The light Of pride and joy shone in
the old lady's eyes, but custom was too
strong for her tongue.
"You shouldn't repeat it, DEAR" she
Quavered. "There's wrong story
somewhere"