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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-19
Spraying for the Apple Scab.

Experiments in spraying for apple seab
with different preparations, and also for the
purpose of comparing the effects of winter
and spring treatment on the disease, were
made during the past season and two pre-
ceding years by Prof T.. 5. Gof, of the
State Experiment Station, Wisconsin From
the results of the work as described and
tabulated the following conclusions may be
drawn;
une treatment with simple solution of
copper sulphatc in spring before growth
started reduced the amount of scab to a
noticeable extent.
The ammoniacal solution of copper car
donate rs used in this work was lees effee-
tive against scab than copper carbonate
suspended in water.
The Bordeaux mixture was more effect
i've III the experiment than either form of
the carbonate of copper.
Paris green was more efficient IN prevent
ing scab and more effective against insects
than any of the other preparations dsed
-ingly or combined.
The last two formulas are given as fol-
lows bordeaux mixture prepared III the
usual way with six pounds of copper sui
phate and four pounds of lime to twenty
two gallons of water.
Paris green solution is prepared by mix
ing one pound of Paris green with 300 gal
Ions of water in which enough lime has
been stirred to give it q slightly milky ap-
prarance
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-19
GOSSIP or THE ORANGES.

The entertainment ami eonundrum sup
per came of at Grange Hall, Foxcroft, Sat
urday evening according to the programme
published last week. The singing by Mr..
Barker, Miss Nichols and the quartet,
was of very pleasing character and
highly appreciated by the large audience
present. As the evening was given up to
the grange. the address by Rev. NJ. b,
Pratt was specially devoted To that class
of persons. The subject of the speakers
remarks was Character enlarging upon
the importance of laying the foundation of
lifc's structure upon the eternal principles
of truth and justice. His illustrations by
anecdotes were exceedingly appropriate and
happy. The perorstion of his address was
eloquent Frequently while speaking and
at the close he was greeted with the most
enthusiastic applause. A large number
gathered about the tables and worked out
the eonundrums in most satisfactory man
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-19

The Democrats are making a great deal
of noise over an alleged Republican attempt
to hold the Senate at any cost. AS usual
this Ia the old dodge of shouting stop thief
to distract attention from their own move
ments. tut in North Dakota a leading
Democrat, acting with authority from the
party managers, offered Republican menu
Der of the Legislature irst-elass office un-
der Cleveland, If he would absent himself
during the senatorial contest. In view of
the fact that the Republicans hope the Dem
ocrats will have control Of the Senate thus
placing the full responsibility on that par
~, the recent talk in the Democratic organs
about Republican man@vuring to control
the Sena,e.is the merest nonsense.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-19

A. arranged by the committee. the OPEN
Ing ceremonies Of the the Worlds Column
ban Exposition on Nay /, 1888, will be
very simple. The President Of the ! nited
States will make short address. Dr.
Oliver Wendell Holmes will read poem,
prayer will be offered, the President VIII
touch the electric button which will set all
the machinery going, and The great espo-i-
tim will he declared Opened.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-19

syuapas u sinsy lseAIities--sre gives ;
liss Of fsrty -shsee Shell heaps hither-
10 uneIplssed- opened IN his pres
ence. or sear the 3. Johns river MzPs
Of the river enable the reader to identify
the locality Of each find. Mr.. Moore con
firms the resris Of the earlier investigations
of Professor JeHries Wsmsn. but di6ers
from DR.. D. g. Brintos - TO IL origin Of
these curious remnants Of vanished pop
niafion. Mr.. Moore deserves ereii. for
utilizing his visIts to FiosNfa in The Interest,"
If science, and his further work. both on
The ground and IN hi. feports, viii uudeubs-
e..iy awaken interest in the subject.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-19

The bill introduced into the Senate by
Senator Frye last week amending the ex'
listing laws relative to the transportation OF
merchandise from one American port to
another by foreign vessels is aimed to pre-
vent vessels from abroad from loading
goods in an American port, transporting
them to foreign port, and then bringing
them again to the United States, in discrim-
ination against our own coastwise trade.
The bill as favorably reported yesterday
from the commerce committee by Senator
Frye prevents the transportation of mer-
chsndise in any foreign vessel from one
United States port to another, via any for
eign port.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-19

4 controversy exists at Yale College over
the question Of compulsory attendance upon
morning prayers. which, says Prof. Ed
ward q. Dana, one of the oldest professors
there, turns on the question AS to whether
Yale is . college or university. If it is a
college it may be proper thing to compel
students to attend religious exercises but a
university demands a more liberal spirit.
Prof. Dana thinks that students should not
he driven into chapel like sheep. lie would
make Sunday church attendance and chapel
attendance wholly optional
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-19

The posioilicc employees iav" been gi'sp
big hustl. thus far this month. Inc g"
tire Christmas edition from the large p"F
fishing houses in this city have been poafe.
into the Slice. Included in the amount -
matter handled we're 100000 letters OF w.
Ganneit & Morse Concern. Up TO Sa'"''
day night there had been handled al ''s
Augusta Office more matter during 'he .
days of December than ever before d''"''
any entire month. The newspaper po'''s'
for tina, time amounted to $1,000 more 'n'@
the total for any previous month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-19

Regarding the controversy over the wo-
man selected to pose for Montanas statue
Of Justice. for the Columbian Exposition,
the chairman of the state of Montana :
board Of Worlds Fair managers, says +;
Miss Ada Rehan was the only lady ever
asked to pose for Montana's statue, and her
selection was made purely for artistic rea-
sons, and it is absurd to suppose tina, our
state ever requested her. or any represen-
tstiye Of her, to pay for the compliment
conferred A" This is sufficiently authoritative
to settle the matter, one would think.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-19

The new Columbian portage stamps VIII
be On sale January LIST, and will be the
finest and most artistic series of postage
stamps ever issued. The act will contain
stamps of fifteen different values and will
commemorate ths four hundre'lth anBiser-
.ary Of the discovery Of America by Co
lumbus. They will BE- worth keeping as
souvenirs, and no doubt vast number Of
stamps will be purchased for this purpose.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-19

The Breeders Gazette Chicago, comment
ing upon the attack of the New York Sun
or the deparAment of agriculture and its
work says: The department of agricul-
ture will not be abolished. The farmer
needs it. Thereby his prosperity and the
welfare of all dependent industries are en-
that the incoming administration will be
wise enough to equip that department with
strong head--a man able and willing to
take up the work and prosecute it With an
eye single to the interest of the agricultur-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-19
Not Picked Up at the Street Corners.

Payson Tucker worl be great aqui-
sition to the Boston and Maine railroad, as
he would to any road; but the splendid
Maine Central system, which he has done
so much to build up, could i'll afford to lose
his services. Railroad managers of the
Payson Tucker brand, are not to be picked
mn nj the street corners
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-19

Well. after all IL Is not ~ almost every
body supposed. The little Connecticut RIVER
Railroad shici, holds the key To great New
Engiand railroad system. did not go into
rontroI Of the New York. New Haven And
Hartford road but was quietly snatebed BY
the Boston 4 Maine--a big, boil stroke Of
sIfexd railroad financieYing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-19

The residence of Mr.. u. l.. johnson y
Crescent Street, was the scene OF Pfe'D
home wedding iis, SATURDAY evening We
contracting parties being his clleat son.
Mr.. Guy II. johnson, and Miss Mac u.
Foster, both of this city. The places o.
honor were filed respectively by Wine
johnson, the brother OF the groom, ana
Miss Jennie Faun. There was soob!
number OF beautiful and useful wedding
gifts from present and absent friefo''
Rev. I. G.. Ross was the officiating clerr'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-19

At the annual meeting Of the Pennsyi-
van;a State Grange AT Harrisburg. last
week, col. X. II. Thomas was Sr-eleeted
secretary: he having served in that espaeity
for a period ost~enfy years, or during the
time of tI.s entire history OF the state
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-19

The trimming of fruit trees may be done
any time from now on through the winter.
The manner of pruning depends on the kind
and the condition of the tree, but in general
it is done with the view of removing all
crossing or interfering branches, to the
even balance of the tree, to keep the inside
open to the light, which is necessary for the
proper ripening of the fruit and its good
color, those depending very much on the
effects of the sunlight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-19

The directors of the Augusta Y. NJ. C. A.
have received a number of applications for
the vacant secretaryship but no appointment
will be made before February. Meanwhile
Mr.. Nelson Shorcy of this city will look
| after the rooms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-19


The last run of the City of Paris under
the English flag was full of good auspices
for the future. In spite of the Indictment
weather which is usually encountered at
this season of the year. the Iuman Liner
was enabled to make the passage the
quickest, with two exceptions, in her his
tory. Next spring, when she will ply be-
tween New York aud Southampton. there
is abundant promise that she will again re-
duce her time. She will have, however. at
least two redoubtable competitors, which are
nov in course of construction for the
Cunard fleet. and the laurels of the Atlantic
ocean are very liable to change hands. But
there need be no fear that the City of Paris
will prove unworthy Of the Stars and Stripes
and of the confidence Of the American peo-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-19

Portland ladies, on whom, as well as on
those Of other cities. society makes great
demands, are following thu sex 10 larger
cities and getting their reading and literary
progress At secend hand. employing a bright
woman TO talk il into them. Mrs. Eta Us
xs.si, veil known in newspaper anil
wonens club circles, il now giving them
course of lectures on parliamentary law.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-19

The big immigrant carrier Stuttgart of
the North German Lloyd line reached quar-
antine New York on Thursday. having on
board 2s3G Storage passengers. These
passengers are not called immigrants now
rs the penalty for bringing immigrants is
twenty days detention. The steeragc pas
scngers are now known as "alien tourists,
and the near relatives of American citizens
or residents of the United States" The
arrival of this large number of ''alien tour
lists" caused great surprise at the port Of
New York. as well as the manner of evad
ing the detention law now practised by
these immigrant liners. 1t is no wonder
the country looks with great anxiety and
solicitude upon this whole immigrant ques-
ton In the face of such facts as the above.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-19

The best thing asoat the attractive
Christmas number OF the Rockiand Tribune
notwithstanding It's pretty cover and mag
aiscent advertising Christmas story
The Ghost of SorHm',ega, fin three
shnsiiers...g fsy iss brilliant and versatile
editor, w. y. faIIer. Jr.. Asine's banker
poet IL Is one of tine noticeable features
Of Maine X-gias iouruals.m.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-19
SKODA,S GERMAN OTNTMENT.

Bro. Myrick of the New England Home
stead says Rural free delivery of mails
must and shall prevail. The Homestead
urges every one of its readers to write i'm
mediately to their senators and representa-
tives in Congress in behalf of this much
needed reform.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-19

Mr.. Small of lurncr was thrown from
his sled Saturday noon in front of the
Opera House Block, his head being badly
cut. After the wound had been dressed he
was able to proceed on his way.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-19

+. II. Bcale 4 Co.. have long been noted
for their splendid stock and fine display Of
Christmas gools. This year they still keep
on top and their store is more than worth a
u,stt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-19

Lew Dockstader's Ministries left on the
morning train Saturday for Bangor, where
they appeared in the evening at the Opera
House under the auspices of Manager
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-19

The schools have closed for a two weeks
vacation but the COny High school boys
are not satisfied with this and are circulat.
ing petition to tho directors asking for an
additional week as has been the custom for
the past few wears
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-19

Mrs. X. T.. Goodwin who has been ser,.
ously III with diphthcria at Bath has all but
regaincd her health and strength and is
expected home this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-19

Miss Nellie Moore gave very pleasant
whist party Friday, at her home on Wash.
ington Street. The party was composed Of
twelve young ladies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-19

Water street wore quite holiday aspcc,
Saturday afternoon with the handsome dis.
plays of the stores and the crowded side.
walks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-19

ii. X. Randall has artistically rcpaiu,c,l
the two doorway signs of the Hotel North
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-19

The extremely artistic and striking ar.
rangement of the display in Lord {
Lowelrs window, Saturday, caused il to be
4 center of attraction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-19

ii. X. Randall has crew a, work paint.
ing and decorating the interior of l.. B.
Viewers restaurant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-19
Perfect weather SATURDAY.

The sleighing has held out much bette,
than was expected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-19

Al Maine will sympathize with Bath
upon its failure 10 get the contract for one
OF the new battle ships. the bids upon
which we're awarded to the Cramps.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-19


The second national conference ON uni
vcrsity extension will be held in Philadel-
phia, Dee. $3.50. The programme for
tho meeting has been arranged with refer
encc to securing the fullest discussion of
the aims and methods of the work as ii has
been developed so far in every part of the
country, anls will thus be of peculiar IN
tcrest to member of local centres and local
committees, 10 university extension lectur-
crs and TO those in direct charge of educa-
ticnal work. both in colleges and universe
tics and in connection with cur system of
pablic instruction. The university extern
ton movement has, however, become such
q potent factor in popular education that
upon the meeting viii centre also the inter
est and attention Of all who believe in the
extension and improvement of educational
facilities throughout the country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-19
LEGISLATIVE NOTICE.
NOTICE.

The Aggu<.s. Hailoweli and Gardiner Railroad
tappsny viii ask the ensuing Legislature for an
anne ifleut to its charter authorizing the com
panytd supply light. heat and power in the cities
II Auar-fs. " sliowell and Gardiner, and to ex
tent ii. track. III til. city of Gardiner
7. MANCHESTER. HAYNES, President.
f0sssriIawn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-19

The operation on Conductor W. D.
lIealey for appendicitis was performer
ut his home in Portland about 10 O'CLOCK
Saturday forenoon By Dr. Gordon a'''''ea
hy Drs. Weeks. Thompson and o'Neil 'H
the chances for recovery are very favor
able. Word was received from Portland
Sunday evening to the effect that MI
ITealey was doing nicely and progressing
rapidly toward recovery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-19

The walking was wretched SATURDAY, be.
ing very slippery in 'the morning and at
night and slushy during the res, of the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-19


General Neal Dow of Portland, is the
owner Of q cane which must BIZ an object
Of interest to those fond Of relics of the
past. The tree which furnished the wood
out of which the hook or handle of this
cane was made must have been. no one
knows how old. $50 years ago. The cane
was presented to the general aud bears,
ON a band of silver, the following pref
enta,ion inscription ITO the Hon. Neal
Dow. from John Netialyio, Glasgow
NAV, is57. "he hook Of thus staff was
ma,I.. from beam of the Douglass room,
Stirling castle. The Douglass room was
bmlt in IIti, IL the reign of James /. of
Scotland and destroyed by fire on the 10Th
of Nov, Is55." The. douglass room was
80 called from the fact that William, the
.ixth Earl Of Douglass, was murdered in it
In 1852 By james H.. King of Scotland.
The popular impression prevails that the
great forest fire of ls2J, called in popular
parlanee ''the Miramichi fire" was the first
and only great conhlgration in the forests
of northern Maine. This Is a mistake, ac-
cording to "Morse's Universal Typography,
printed IN lsi9 This tells of the region of
burnt lands, which extended over tract
my OF e1tf intttt iongi anu an ''eiasS
of ten miles in width, lying along the
southerly side OF the mountains
that cross from the kenne
bee to the Penobscot river, a tract in close
proximity to that burned in 1926. The
geography quoted says that about 1913
violent tornado swept over this tract and
threw down the forest growth. As the trees
all fell toward the south it was inferred that
the wind came over the mountains from the
north This dead growth dried like tin
der and in 1903 took fire from some other
cause and the flames spread over the whole
immense tract, producing a scene of desola-
ton rarely cqualed. The account says
"multtudes of animals must have persisted
the bones of which have been discovered"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-19

An interesting exhibition Of the work of
Hall, Boston, last week, of which the Even
ing Transcript gave the following notice
while it was yet in progress more than
a thousand specimens of ferns, grasses,
wild flowers, forest and fruit tree leaves
collected and arranged by children, are now
on exhibition at Horticultural Hall under
the direction of the window gardening COM
mittee of the society. This is the third ex-
hibition of herbariums, and the long, white
covered tables in both halls are required for
the display which is nearly double the num-
Der shown last year. The specimens are
neatly arranged on sheets of bond paper of
uniform size, each bearing label giving
the botanical name of the leaf or flower and
also the name of the exhibitor. The largest
number of specimens was sent by John
Rocket of bingham who shows 100. Three
schools from the same town are rep
resented. From the George Putnam
School in this city there are $50 specimens.
half them being entered in competition for
the prizes which viii be awarded tomorrow
It takes two tables in the lower hall to hold
all the specimens of will asters, while along
the walls are to be fourd I9' sheets bear
ing the pretty arrangements of forest and
fruit tree leaves which make such an en-
tertainWg study for the young botanists.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-19
Rockers.
Clocks.

Kitchen clocks, parlor clocks, Alarm
CLOCKS. All kinds of clocks from sl.21 I,
SIS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-19

The state dairymen's convention at Bruins
wick last week, was one of the most sue
cessful farmers meetings ever held in
Maine chiefly depending for its success, "
says the reporter of the Portland Press,
upon the energy and untiring labor of
Secretary Mckeeu," a very deserved recog-
milton of that gentleman's unagging inter-
est in the higher development of every
branch of Names varied agricultural in
dustry. The speakers were among the
most eminent in their several specialties in
New England. and the Journal regrets
that in the crowded condition of its daily
columns it has been unable TO give so full
a report of the proceedings and We would
otherwise been glad to have done. In our
weekly edition, however, we shall endeayor
to present for the information of our coun-
try readers--a constituency enlarging with
each weeks issue, for which interest the
editor and publishers return thanks-thc
most important points brought out by~khe
papers read and discussions following the
same. Secretary Mckeen has scored great
success by his admirable management of
this large and interesting convention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-19

Whatever may be the opinion as to pro-
tecting Home industries there is no question
as to the advantages of encouraging local
industries. For this reason, as well as for
the fact that he turns out as good work as
the best makers, Augustans should bcstowc
liberal amount of custom upon y. u.
Groves, the furniture manufacturer.
\ convenient location is often the secret
of great success in trade and when TO this
is added good goods at low prices the sue
cess is often remarkable. Since they pos
sess these qualifications in the highest de-
gree there seems TO be no reason why Frs
kline & Packard, the Bennett Block groccr'
should not greatly increase the large trade
they now have.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-19
Easy Chairs.

Give the father an easy chair. 1t will
make his eyes glisten to see it, and every
night that he comes home tired from bust
ness he will sink into that chair with sigi,
of relief and rest. DO you suppose he will
forget who gave it TO him: Easy chairs in
Ramie, Haircloth, Moquette and Leather.
Prices So so TO SIS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-19

u 6dhSJ variety than ever before.
Prices vii be unns Iaily low. More than 40 ktH-
to choose from. Bon Bons for the big boys and The
bsdy Father. Mother, Grandmother ans. the
Girls can ind lust what they want. Fancy Boxes.
The ssfrilsfs, know wflnf for. Call whether ron
buy az NOT Opposite Lord & Lsssifs r~elrr
stos.. Tex = tO.