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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-11
CELERY BULLETIN.
issued From Maine Agricultural Experiment
Station Compiled by Professor Munson.

Celery is a native of Great Britain
where in the wild state 1t grows luxuri-
antly along wet bitches and in marshes
AS wild plant it has long tapering
root it's taste is acrid and it's odor offen-
sive. AS a result of cultivation its lear
stalks have become solid. crisp and of an
agreeable flavor, while in one variety
celeriac-the roots have become turnip
shaped and edible.
Although not grown to an important
commercial extent in Maine. the crop is
one which may well be grown by every
farmer and may in many cases prove a
most profitable adjunct of the market
garden.
celery for profit is of great Importance.
The best soil is deep black muck with
an open, porous subsoil. 1t is upon such
soil-often so soft that the work must be
done by hand-that the famous Kalama-
zoo celery is grown. Soils of this char
acter retain moisture WELL are easily
worked and are usually in such location
as to permit of controlling the water sup
ply by means of irrigating bitches
The soil should be at least sixteen or
subsoil unless below the depth men
toned should be avoided, as 1t Will In
terfere with satisfactory banking OF the
crop. The swales or sloughs found on
almost every farm, when drained ana
excellent celery land. If a certain
amount of sand is mixed with the black
soil it is all the better. Throughout the
country there are many such sWaleS
which are now considered worthless. but
which might be made the most profitable
part of the farm.
The lack of such soils as above men,
toned need not deter any one from grow
ing the crop for home use. Tor tnOugn
somewhat at the mercy of the weather.
celery grown in uplands is more solid.
keeps longer. and is less liable to suneI
from frost than the more succulent
growth on black Soils and good results
may be expected from any rich garden
SOIL
In any case. most thorough pulverfzing
IL essential. Celery roots naturally grow
near the surface. hence very deep plow-
ing is not necessary. except on uplands
where we wish to encourage deeper
growth of roots the better 70 MNhstano
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The Danger Side Of Lightning Rods.

The conventional lightning rods that
one sees over houses and barns in the
country and small towns afford but
little protection to the buildings. Small
as this security is. it is wholly lost If
the so-called conductors are Improperly
constructed, and not in perfect order,
when they. in fact, become an absolute
menace to the building they are reared
to guard. It Is essential. II the conven
tional rod is to be set UP. that the
work be entrusted to reliable and
capable persons. otherwise 1t may be-
come a shining Invitation to dangers.
1t Is probable, therefore, all things con.
sidered. that a building Is as we'll, II
not better. protected without such con-
ductors as are in general use as with
them. It Is safe to assert that the
great majority of buildings damaged or
destroyed by lightning were provided
with lightning rods, ana in the majority
Of these cases the conductors invited
the thunder bolts, and for some cause,
probably Improper construction. could
not lead the lightning harmlessly to
the Government Electrician J.
e. Powell in July Ladies' Home Jour-
nal.
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ply in case of hard freezing. 1t should be
remembered. however that if the plants
are well banked little freezing of the
tips of the leaves will do no harm, and
the mistake is often made of applying
winter protection too early and thus in
juring the crop by keeping it too warm.
For winter storage the method in vogue
in some celery-growing districts is to
make. on well drained soil, beds of four
to six double rows of plants with a wall
of dirt between. Bank up on the outside
till the tips of the leaves just show above
the surface of the bed. Leave the bed in
this condition till hard freezing begins
then throw two or three inches of soil
over the surface. Let this soil freeze
hard before applying litter, and never ap-
ply heavy covering at the first approach
of cold weather. The soil in the bed is
still warm and if Il heavy coat of ma
nure is put on the top. the frost is soon
taken out of the surface soil and the
temperature will be high enough to in
duce decay. The secret of success in the
winter storage of celery is to keep cool.
AS the severe weather of winter APP
proaches. the covering of litter may be
increased unless there is a fall of snow.
ITO open the beds. take the litter off
from one end, break the crust of soil with
a pickaxe. and remove any desired
amount of the celery. Then carefully re-
place the covering. This plan has the
merit of cheapness. and for holding
plants through the winter is preferable
to storage in Il pit or cellar.
If the crop is to be disposed of as early
as January. il may be stored in u cool
cellar or pit. In this case the plants are
set very closely together on loose moist
loan. To avoid heating. consequent on
packing large quantities of the plants to-
gether. compartments. about two feet
wide by eight or ten feet long, are made
by setting up boards which shall come to
the tops of the plants when in place. If
the plants are closely packed, so as to
exclude the air, it is unnecessary to use
earth between them. When plants are
stored in this way. it Is important that
the temperature of the pit or cellar be
kept as near the freezing point as pos
sible. If. however, it is desired to hasten
the process of blanching. the temperature
may be raised. The. soil in which the
plants are placed should be moist to pre-
vent whiting but the foliage should al
ways be kept dry or there will be trouble
from rotting.
There are comparatively few insect en-
emies or celery, the most important be-
ing the green lettuce worm" and the
parsley worm" both of which may be
destroyed by the use of kerosene emul-
sion.
There are several fungous diseases
such as blight, leaf spot. rust, etc.
which, however. may be held in check by
the application of dilute Bordeaux mix
ture or the ammoniacal solution of copper
carbonate. But in case crop is serious
~ injured by one of these diseases 1t is
safer to grow something else on the land
the next season. that any spores In the
soil may be destroyed.
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most frequent victims. This cold spot
is located in the shin. Men are espec-
tally prone to take cold through this
channel, since the ordinary overcoat
leaves the legs below the knees but
little protected.
Street cars and omnibuses are re-
sponsible for most of our shin-caught
colds, and as regards their evil intlu-
ence in this respect the heated cars are
the worst, for the draughts that play
about the suffering passengers legs
afford just that sudden change from
high to low temperature in which the
imp of catarrh, bacillus of polysyllab-
ic appelatives most delights.
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which are considered acts of courtesy
or good manners, and are required in
cultivated society?
Such questions occurred to a German
gentleman of an investigating turn.
and he looked into the matter, which,
seeming trivial to some, is of cOnse-
quence; for are not courtesies and con-
siderations for conventional forms dis
tinguishing marks between a rude
state of society and refined one. be-
tween barbarians and persons of gentle
breeding?
He traces some of the forms men,
toned to signals of peace manifest
among the savage tribes For instance.
when they have said to an enemy.
your life is safe the usage of yours
might have wrought such change
that they said instead. you are well
come" He thinks the present form of
raising the hat originated in the
custom of removing the helmet before
a superior or conqueror. And the &C
counting for shaking hands," he re-
minds us that one who came into 81
hostile tribe showed his peaceful in
tentions by holding out his empty
hands; that is, without weapons. The
chief, or those in power. might have
touched the extended hands, signifyiul,
that the attitude of goodwill was re-
ciprocated.--BestT Things.
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CATCHING COLD.
..ca.china Heat' Misht Sometimes Be the
More Correct Expression.

A cold is popularity supposed TO 1ol-
low an exposure of the body, or some
mart of it. to a low temperature. This
belief, however, is not strictly correct,
for. saws the Youths Companion, colds
NAV be brought about by change OF
Temperature in either direction, and
often catching heat" would De the
more correct expression.
IT is doubtless within the experience
of every one to have felt the first stiff
ness of an oncoming cold in the heao
soon after entering an overheated
room. The sufferer blames the OUTSIDE
cold for this, but the real culprlt Is tne
inside heat, which is. perhaps, maze
more potent for evil by the stagnatlon
of the impurity-laden air.
In summer as we'll as in winter
cold often arises from exposure OF GER
tain portions of the body to current
of air. especially if the person is at the
same time perspiring freely. There are
four points on the surface OF the body
which seem to be especially sensitive
to draughts.
These susceptible areas. when some
one has aptly dubbed cold spots. are
the parts through which a chill most
oasily excites the nervous disturbance
which is at the bottom of all colds; for
tho microbes which are supposed TO pe
the active agents in producing colo
| can not act as long as the nervous
oo,,ilibrium of the mucous membranes
| is maintained.
One of these cold spots, winch Is 81
we'll known as hardly to need mehtion'
| :. -, ,,o,l, ort If the head ana neck.
The feet constitute another anniversary
recognized portal through wnlch ms
chief comes. Wet feet are senei "ny
looked upon as specially dangerous ".
wet feet are powerless for Ill SO ions %
thew are not cold. A pedestrian mlsnI
walk all day with wet feet ana sunel
no harm: but let him stop Ior any
length of time, so as to permit y. q
slowing of the local circulation, anu .ne
wet feet will quickly become cnliieo iee'
and the mischief be done.
| Another vulnerable area IS the aouo
men. The sterner sex. wnlch 10 "
the wiser in matters Of Dress usua"y
| kaens this vital part well pro.eC.eu
| against atmospheric influences; pu'
woman. with curious inconslstehcS !,
carefully protects her shoulders ano
wran I'M her throat whenever sne goes
out hnt will face a bitter wind VIII
never thought of shieioins H, +hen
with anything more SUBSTANCE a,o+h
light underclothing and a 'iiN 1884
skirt. o,,,ior,v
Finally, there is another pec ,,;oS
sensitive area, the existence VI IT,
is not even suspected by many
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"jesus SAITH"
Qussatlsns from Pspyri Recently Discovered
in Egypt.

From time to time the cable has
hpnght bits OF information about the
ssmarkable discovery of papyri III
19ypt made last winter by Bernard r.
&epfeN and A. S. Hunt of Queens Col
kS4 Oxford. But these have only
aeSved to excite rather than to satisfy
u desire for more detailed account
q this large and important find. AS
Nteady announced, the discovery was
made at Behnesa, the ancient Oxyf-
Hyncus, where Messrs. Grenfell and
aunt were working on behalf OF the
Ntpt Exploration Fund.
The site of the old town, which is one
mile and one-quarter long by half
mlle broad, and is situated on the little
explored edge of the western desert be-
tween Fayum and Minya had remained
amost untouched by dealers and an
uQuity seekers, and offered to the ex-
0vators--what is in Upper Egypt now
almost thing of the pasta prac-
tically virgin field.
Very few remains of buildings were
Uncovered, the place having been long
used as quarry both for stone and
orlcks. but many of the ancient rub
Dish mounds yielded rich store OF
papyri, while in three mounds the
quantity of rolls found together was
Mrge enough to warrant the assump-
ton that part of the archives had been
tarown there at different periods.
NThe papyri range. from the Roman
conquest to early Arab times. each
century being largely represented. AMI
ere Tor the most part written in Greek.
WITH sprinkling of Latin, Coptic and
Arabic. AS the excavators had not
tune for deciphering, very little is yet
Known of their contents. but Mr.. Gren-
.sifs chief hope in digging the site OF
v4yrrhyncus-the prospect OF finding
uy Christian documents-would seem
nave been to some extent realized.
among the papyri discovered at the
serybegnning of the excavations was
IA from a third century papyrus
LEX, apparently containing a collec-
= IN OF Logia, or sayings of Christ
ae OF those found in the fragment
.e not in the gospels. while others ex-
aoi several Emergencies from the
1t Of the parallel passages in the
sospels. The age, character, and value
vRthese Logia are likely to be the sub
.sct or considerable speculation, but
mere is no foundation for the entirely
SaaushoriZed ard inaccurate reports
nnccting this discovery with the Lo.
which I'apias states were collected
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The Beaianinss q Good Manners.

How came the people of civilized
countries to acquire the habit of shak-
ing hands, of bowling, of saying you
are welcome" and thank you," Of
touching or taking of the hat to a
lady, Of going through movements
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-11

DR.. John Watson Gan Maclaren). pas.
tor Of the Seton Park church. Liver
pool. has been 'called" to the Presbyte-
rian church. kensington. London. He is
said to be considering the Invitation.
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BRIBERY AND THEN ROBBERY.
Prisoner at New York Accuses Michigan OH.
GERS o; Stealing $1,000 from Him.

New York. March 3O-Anton Chris
Jensen of Ridgeway, Mich, who was
arrested. about week ago, as he was
about to take his departure for Den
mark. is locked up in police head
quarters. He was turned over to two
officers of Michigan, yesterday, and
they started to take him back for the
trial. Today, the detective who ar
rested him met him on AID street. where
he was turned into the custody of the
Michigan sheriff and district attorney.
Yesterday. the officials had $500 and a
revolver of his. When arrested, today,
he had $500 and the revolver
When Police Captain OBrien ques-
toned him, today, Christensen de-
clared that he had been to some up
town hotel where the district attorney
from Michigan offered to let him go.
He agreed and received back his re-
volver and 5000. The Michigan officials,
he claimed, kept $1,000 of his money.
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BATES ATHLETES
Supremacy Happy Because
They Are Out Of Debt.
Faculty, Students and Alumni Wipe
Out Old Debt Of $500.
The Glee Club Preparing for An Extended Trip
During Vacation.


Lewiston, March 3O-(SpeciaD.-At 4
special meeting of the Bates Athle. lie
Association held, this forenoon, it was
announced a., by Treasurer Costello. '9S. that
the debt of the association has been cam
ceiied. subscriptions enough having been
raised to meet all bills. The announce
iienl was received with prolonged ap-
plause and a vote of thanks was extended
to Mr.. Costello for his efficient services
IN raising the money to cancel the debt
rms debt amounting to about 5000. had
been hanging over the association for
several years and seriously hampered all
atnietic interests. The liquidation of the
debt is the result of an earnest concerted
EFFORT on the part of faculty, students
and alumni.
The Glee Club is rehearsng daily in
preparation for the vacation trim. This
trip will be taken by the Glee Club. or
chestra and cornet band. 1t will include
Pittsfield. Dexter and some other places
ncs yet decided upon. 1t is possible that
arrangements will be made so that Au-
gusta may be included in the trip.
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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Regarding Siiuaiisa in Creis Made Ia Eaalish
House Of commoas.

London, March 30.-In an answer to the
question in the House of Commons. to-
day, as to the steps taken to relieve those
suffering from lack of food in the island
OF Crete, George N. Curzon, parliament
that the admirals in command Of the
Powers in Cretan waters were fully
alive to the food necessities of the peace
full Inhabitants of Crete and have ar
ranged to distribute supplies where they
are most needed
Continuing. Mr.. Curzon remarked that
relative to the speedy appointment an an
European governor of Crete and the grad.
uai withdrawal of the Turkish troops
from the island have the entire support
added: has lost no opportunity of urging
their Importance.
In conclusion Mr.; Curzon assured the
now under the consideration Of POwerS.
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AN OUTRAGE.
An American Sailor Wrong
fully Imprisoned in Peru.
Arrested at Calico and Jailed Without
Least Signs Of a Legal Trial
Contrary 10 Our Treaty and shsuId Be inyes.
iigaicd At Once.

Lima, Peru. March 30.-The issue
raised between Peru and the United
States with respect to the imprison.
ment Of Ramsay, the American sailor
is becoming serious matter. The
Peruvian government refuses to ac-
cede to the demands Of United States
Minister Mckenzie to set him immedi-
ately at liberty.
Ramsay was a member of the crew
of the Cambrian Monarch. He was ar
rested by the Peruvian authorities at
Callao. about three months ago, for
alleged disorderly conduct.
He was thrown into Jail and now has
been condemned to years imprison-
ment. though without the slightest
formality Of legal trial.
This action by Peru is in direct con-
flict with the provisions Of Article 10,
of the treaty between Peru and the
United States.
At the same time Ramsay was ar
rested, an English sailor was locked up
on n similar charge. He has been SEN
fenced to six months imprisonment in
similar fashion.
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THE GOOD WORK.
Of Completing Best News
Gathering Service Continues.
The New York Associated Press De.
cides to Go Out Of Business.
And the Great Associated Press viii Here.
after Serve rs Patrons.

New York, March a0.-The Associated
Press of the state of New York, at "a
meeting held. today, decided to dissolve
as Il news-gathering organization
During the early days of Its existence,
the Associated Press Of the state of New
York held reciprocal relations with the
New York Associated Press. receiving
from the latter the news OF THE day out
side of the state, and supplying In return
the larger organization with the New
York state news.
When the New York Associated Press
became a part of the United Press, re-
ciprocal relationship between these two
organizations was established
Today. % of the members OF the asso-
citation completed the details of member
ship contracts with the great national
news-gathering orga nizatiOn. the Asso-
ciated Press and contracts with others
will be consummated as rapidly as the
clerical details can be arranged.
The news service of the Associated
Press to these papers will begin in a few
days.
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CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

A barn and several outbuildings owned
by Fred Johnson. in North Lancaster.
Mass Mas were burned, Tuesday. entaiiing a
cows, two horses and other cattle, hay
and grain. several carriages and agricui-
tural implements were burned.
A special to the Boston Herald from
Providence says: A strike occurred in
William Pendergast's wooden mill at Pas
coag, Tuesday. The weavers were dis
satisfied with their pay, which is said to
oe about ,i,, the e. average M OF that given in
vance demanded was one of 12ls per cent
The steamer Newfoundland with 49,
600 seals and the Nimrod with $1,000,
arrived at st. Johns. N. F., Monday
Their reports practically confirm for
mer statements showing that two
thirds of the fishing fleet is without
seals.
1t is reported that Bermudez. the Cuban
leader, Is an invalid. the result of wounds
he received in battle. Perico Del Gado is
said to be suffering from consumption
caused by wounds. 1t Is stated at
Havana that when Ruiz Rivera was
taken before General Valasco. the latter
told him that as a man he regretted his
wounding and capture. Gen. Rivera re-
piled that he. was proud to shake the
hand of so valorous a Spanish general
Minister DENLY at Pekin. informs the
state department that the West river has
been finally opened to foreign commerce.
This great river on which Canton is sit
uated with Hong Kong at it's mouth. is
the highway of Southwestern China and
the largest goods distributor of this rich
district. giving as 1t does access to the
three large provinces of Kwangsi Yum
nan man,, an q He IN with population of
the opening of this river will give greater
advantages to foreign commerce than
any other action of the Chinese govern
ment in recent years.
New York World special from Rich
consul general at Havana, has written a
New York friend that he will be In Vir-
ginia on April 10. 1t could not be learned
whether he stated how long he would re-
main here or whether he would continue
in his consular Office. A prominent Vir-
ginia Republican said that If General Lee
Democrat. the Republicans would simply
meet in convention and adjourn. They
would not embarrass General Lee by
nominating him or even endorsing him.
Republicans must vote for him.
DR.. George B. Twitchell, died at
Keene, N. H.. Tuesday, from hiccoughs
He was born in Petersburg, Va, in 1920.
He studied medicine with his uncle.
Amos Twitchell. and was graduated
from the University of Pennsylvania in
1S43. He entered the army, in 1862 as
surgeon of the 18th N. H. Volunteers.
He was promoted the same year as
brigadier surgeon, third brigade. He
was appointed surgeon Of the N. A. ",
by President Lincoln in 1868, but re-
signed on account Of sickness. He had
practiced medicine in Keene since.
DR.. Twitchell married Susan E., daugh-
ter Of Gideon F. Thayer of Boston. He
was the leading physician Of the state
and was president Of the Keene HUI
name Society. The bells Of the city
tolled when his death was announced.
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eve always take several bottles of
Hoods Sarsaparilla in our family every
spring as tonic and blood purifier and
We find that it overcomes that tired feel
ing gives new life, and keeps US well all
summer" VIM. RINaEL, 813 9th Ave-,
Peoria, Illinois.
Excellent Spring Medicine.
"For nun oer Of years I have taken
Hoods Sarsaparills in the spring, not for
any particular ailment, but on general
principle, that the system needs tonic
at this time, and I have always found
Hoods Sarsaparilla Q most excellent
spring medicine" HAKoN HAMMER,
Engineer, Pottstown, Pennsylvania.
That Tired Feeling.
81 was troubled with that tired feeling
all the spring. Ipurchased three bottles
of Hoods Sarsaparilla, and when I had
taken about half of it was feeling well
again. believe Hoods Sarsaparilla to be
an excellent blood purifier and tonic"
Miss ORA E. MORGAN, Busey, Illinois.
Builds up the Health.
ave take Hoods Sarsaparilla as q
tonic in the spring. Two Of our children
had tonsilitis and their blood was in q
bad condition. Hoods Sarsaparilla built
them up, and we have taken it again this
spring with much benefit" MRS. p. H.
CAHooN, Pleasant Lake, Mass.
N. B. II you decide to take Hoods
do not be induced to buy
anything else instead. There is no sub
stitute for Hoods.