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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-30
PAY ron OVERTIME.



Service.
Sons OF the letter. carriers in the local
service will receive compensation for
overtime, which has just laen dis
covered. Commissioner Hurst of tho
United States Court Of Claims recently
visited the postotfice here nud examinsd
the honks and found that five Of the
men we're entitled to pay for overtime
which was made in the year 1893. The
claims which were allowed some time
ago were for overtime made prior to
1893 The claims which the govern .
ment is now about to pay are ms fol
lowe: Estate of the late Joseph Duffy,
sl07; Linton Howett, sl07; J. x.
Oliver, s2s; A. l.. White, Sl3i; Milton
Bowers, 500.
There is now q rigid law prohibiting
carriers from making more than eight
hours per day, for violation of which
carrier is liable TO dismissal. There
arc only 81 regular carriers and - subs
connected with the lural office, and as
a result of the prohibition OF overtime
some OF tho men are taxed to complete
their deliveries. This shows the need
OF more carriers, and, as the city IL
growing, the force should be increased
at once.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-30
ZOE IN IOING STArInN.



with 1000 Tons Capacity.
The Diamond Ice Co. will erect an
icing station gu it's recently purchased
property at Fourteenth and Railroad
avenue. The building will be 90 by
100 feet ground plan and 30 feet high
and will have Il capacity of 1000 TONS.
1t will BIO thoroughly insulated and
there will be no need OF straw or saw.
dust on the ice. A. S. Reed & Bro.
Co. will build the structure.
The intention of the company is to
manufacture ice at its plant, Thir.
teenth and Lombard streets, aud to
store the product in this new station.
BY having this storshUuse ut com.
maud the company hopes 10 keep up
the manufacture of leo through the
winter. The place is also conveniently
located for the icing of cars which has
grown to be OF some importance as
local industry.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-30

The annual meeting of tho Bayard
legion Democratic Club was hsld last
Monday and officers were elected Ms fol.
lows for the ensuing year: President,
William u. Norton; First Vice presi.
dent, James a. Kelly; Socond Vice
President, Henry Il. Smith; Financial
Sycretary, Walter A. MrEyilly; Record
ing Secretary, ". r.. McAteer; Treas
urer, W. o. Proehl; Sergeant at. Arms,
W. II. Todd; Marahal, Daniel O'Neill;
Board Of Governors, John j. Ryan, 4.
Nj. Lowe, W. 0. Proshl; Executive
Committee, W. II. Todd, Henry Il.
Smith, Harry Jacobs. Daniel O'Neill,
j.. b. McNahb. Two sets Of capdi
dates had besn nominated for nearly ali
OF the Offices, but by the time for the
election there was only one ticket.
which had no opposition. Tho meeting
was well attended and great deal at
interest WAC manifested in the coming
election. 1t was decided TO have a
man in each eiection district in the
city in order TO keep the club posted
on the state of affairs in each district
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-30

Madrid. Spain, Dec. 81. The ipsur-
gent chief Rivera has arrived at Cadiz.
lie will be incarcerated in fortress.
10 the course Ut an interview, Rivera
said he believes nothing will induce the
Cuhans to cease fighting until they
gain their independence. He iustifisd
the killing of Lieutenant. Colonel Ruiz,
the Spanish pence emissary, as meana
of arriving at this end.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-30
FhiGHfFUL rail-.
Two Men Dashed TO Freezes In tho AID
Shuft.

Nv" ChsHcu 10 tltces IN tho Alden
shaft.
Wilkesbarrre, Pa, Dec. 27.-Jobn,
Agnew and Thomas Kennedy met n
horrible death to-day in tho Aldou
shaft.
They bad been sent down the shaft
to cut the leo which prevented the
carriage from running. Starting az tho
top, contrary to custom, they cut away
the ice until the car had descended 200
feet, whom it stuck. Tho men could not
signal the engineer, and tho rome con.
tinued to coil on top of tho bonnet Of
tho car until its weight forced tho car
rIRGe beyond the ice formation. The
gar uescended swiftly until the rope
broke. when it fell 450 feet. Tho men
we're dashed to pieres.
The enginper said be had warned the
men to begin cutting the ice at the
bnttdm.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-30

New York, Dec. 81. Norman Salby,
lkid Mccoy J, tina couqueror of Croedon,
issued challenge to Fitzsimmuns to.
day for finish fight for tho middle
weight championship Of the world. The
young middleweight announced that
he has backing for $40. 00O, and will
post forfeit aa SOM as called upop 10
do 80. He desires to moet the present
champion for a purse and side stake of
at least 55, 600.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-30
CosrAr FIRE Nv DETROIT.
The Free Press Loss About sixty Thou
snnd nolturs

sand Dollars.
Detroit, Mich. Dec. 2s. The Arcade
Building, owned by the lieineman
estate. on West Larnod street, was
burned early this morning, destroying
the paper stock of William G. Jupp,
the stock and plant of Charles l..
Roehm & Son, wholesale atstioners,
and the stock OF perfume materials of
the Elysium Manufacturing Go.
Tho tive-story structure 10 the west
OF the Arcade Building, occupied ny
tho Detroit Free Press Printing CO.,
was flooded with water. aud the stocks
and plants of that company, Cliff &
Higgins, bnokbinders, ami the liabbin
Engraving Co. were nearly ruined.
The total loss on the two buildings
and their contents will reach S125, 600,
of which the Free Press Printing Co.
sustained the heavier share, about
$50, 900, with s45, 900 insurance. The
causa OF the fire is unknown.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-30

City Tax Recoiver Sayers of the
Southern district has placed 10 tho
hands of City Solicitor Conrad tho
matter of collecting back taxes on tbs
Kent warehouse, at Water ami Orange
strcets. amounting to S72a. The huild
ing is owned by William II. Chamber
lain of New York City.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-30

Miss Ida Chance and /. NJ. Reddan.
freight agent at Sutliersviile, Nd, were
quietly married at the homo Of tho
bridu's parents at Sudersvile, Monday
evening, and left on wedding trim TO
Philadelphia and New York. They
will return in 10 days to Sudlersville,
where they will mako their future
nome.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-30

THE BESCH SHoB.


ABOUT 3OO Dogs tO be Exhibited at the
AuditOrium-SpeciaI Prizes.
The entries have closed for the first
bench show Of tho Wilmington Kennel
Club 10 be given in the A auditorium
on January 9Th, 9Th, 7th and Sth. More
than 100 dogs will be exhibited, nearly
100 Of which will be local dogs. A
special class will be added for collies,
free for all. dogs and bitches. A silver
medal will be the frat and bronze
medal the second prize Additional
prizes have been offered as follows:
Wilmington Kennel Club, medal for
the best Scotch terrier ownen by a resi-.
dent of Wilmington; g. NJ, Carnochan
of Now York, So in guild for the best
wire haired fox terrier the donors
dogs not to take part in tho trial for
this prize; Thomas j. Shewhrooks of
Baltimore, silver medal fnr the best
skye terrier; Wilmington Kennel Club,
medal for tho best collie in the show.
An interesting part of the show will
be Prof. Whites dog circus. which
will appear each afternoon and evening.
Tho professor will also display the
skill of his monkeys.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-30

Louisville, KY, Dec. 2s.-I'atrirk
helly, a hardly wood fnisher, who, Tor
over ynar. had been dumb, suddeply
racovered the use of speech yesterday.
during a tit Of anger. da was greutIy
surprised to find himself tulkinr. nnd
changed his words frum Gu-ses 10 a
leivont "thnnk God" lie wns about
to curse his boss whom his voice was
pa!aied. vs.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-30

The Delaware Construction Co. Ia
the lowest bidder for delivering $50, 900
cubic yards of sand to lie used IN build
ing a battery at the government prom
erty at Delaware City. Its bia was 93ii
cents per yard. Other Wilmington
bidders were Neary u Connoll, John NJ.
Solomon md Charles Warner Co,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-30

Judge Butler, in Philadelphia, Mon.
day, filed an opinion deciding the
question OF law reserved in favor Of the
defendant, in the suit OF Frank A. Nit
chell against William Il. Doughert,. a
verdict was rendered short time ago
for the plaintiff for 81, 503. 36, repre-
senting balance found TO be due under
u contract for the furnishing by the
plaintiff of roofing and other hriclS
work to a building in Fatland, PA. The
motion made for new trial was denied
under the decision and Judgment. vas
directed to be entered in favor of tho
defendant, Notwithstanding the verdict.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-30
niLnlD ~ i SALOON nom.


Iiiplr Murder.
BarDourville. KY, Dec. %. Reliable
news of a triple killing OF Manchester
hua lieen received here. Will liurdy,
James philpot and lioh Gregory wero
the victims. They were kille in Il
saloon row between I'urdy and philnot.
AL had been drinking, aud Phipot
called upon Burdy to stand treat Burdy
declared that he had already done go.
Philpot said that Durdy lied, and
Burdy knocked him down. Philpnt
arose. drew a revolver and, in the firing,
fatally wounded Gregory. He also shot
Burdy, and was stabbod by tho latter,
each receiving fatal wounds. All the
men were mountaineerg.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-30
GAYETY 1T MILFORD.


A Delightful Dance Given on Monday by
the Young Men.
Special Correspondence OF Gazette and journal
Milford, Dec. %. The dance given
in the Armory. last evening, by the
young men OF Milford, was fashion
able and delightful affair. The attend
anGe was large, and the floral dscorH-
tions were elaborate Oglesby's Or.
Chestra furnished music.
Mrs. K. II. WillHms, Mrs. G. W.
Marshall, Mrs. James Il. PretiymRn,
Mrs, JameR B. Smith. Mrs. William n.
Watson, Mrs. j. Il. Holland and Mrs.
John W. Causey were the natronesses,
and Charles G. Prettyman. A. L. Rey
nolds, o. II, Wilson. Lee Iiirsch, 7. T..
Brown, 4. p. Causey, j. c. Truitt and
L. u. Causey this floor managers.
Among those present were Mr.. and
Mrs. p. i. Causey, Miss Bessie John
son, Mrs. j. S. Short, Misses MAY and
Dennis Davis. Mr.. and Mrs. ID. llirsch,
Col. g. ". Marshall. Miss Ella Pretty.
man, Misses Maria anu Mildred Caussy,
NJ ISIS Clara Yardley, iss Bessie A..
Morrow, Col. r. II. Williams Miss
Lizzie Richards, Misses Bessie and
Mary Hall, Miss Lena Sharn, Miss
Bessie Radcliffe, Miss Lizzie Williams,
Nj iss Ida Rosa, lisa Lirda Draper,
Miss Bessie liumes, Dr. and Mrs Lay
ton Grier. Miss Ida Barker, ISIS Sher-
wood, Miss Annie Kramlich, Miss
Mabel Brown, G. Il. Sudlcr, j. Edgar
Layton. William Gray. Miss Gray,
Hugh Martin, Edwin Martin, Charles
W. Wright, Miss Wright, Is. s. Ross.
Lewis Pratt. Lee Walker, Miss Ethel
Waples h. @. Robinson Miss Mabel
Conner, Mise ". Il. Burnite, Miss May
llaridean, Miss Walty, Miss Bell, the
Misses Pratt, Mrs. Aaron Jones, the
Misses Wids, Miss Fleming, Mrs.
Laura Billings, Miss Alice Griffith,
Mrs. d. II. Holland, Mrs g. r. Pierce,
Mrs. g. II, Draper, Mrs j. S. Short,
Fred Whitehead. George Truitt, Walter
Giier, c. j, Hall, Jnmea Ready, Charles
prettyman, DIR. and Mrs. j. l.. Pratt,
W. N. Dorsey, II. o. Fleming, II. @.
Grier and G. S. RuIclitTe.
Garfield Post. q. A. r.. has elected
the following otllcerH: Commander,
Myron Van Louyan; Senior Vice. Com
mander, b. Il. Deputy; Junior Vice.
Commander A. II. Nuttor; Quarter
master, O. W. Joseph; Surgeon, J. Il.
Campbell; Chaplain, Henry Paisley ;
Trustee, Spencer Hitch; Delegate to
the Department Encampment, James
Winant; Alternate, James II. Harding.
The Young MEMS Social Club OF
FELTON, will give dance on New Year IS
eve,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-30

Washington, Dee. %. The Orange
Free State hqs ratifieh this extraditon
treaty between that country and tho
United States. recently negotiated, and
has returned the document to Washing
ton, where 1t awaits the action OF the
United States Senate.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-30

Springfield, Mass, Dec. 81. The Over
man Wheel Go. of Chicopee Fails, With
agsneina III all ths principal cities Of
tho country, made an assignment TO
DAY to President Ii. il. Bowman of tho
Springfield National Bank. Liabilities
SJ3D, 600; assets, Sl,3tS, 600.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-30
A coLn.nLoonrp MURDER.

Raker City, Ore, Dec. 90. "A tes-
phone message from Canton City to the
Democrat brings tho news Of tho kill
log Of Peter French, prominent cattle
and land owner OF Harvey county, by a
man named Oliver. 1t ia reported that
the deed was cold.blooded murder.
Tho viutim was shot in the back OF
the head. A land dispute is said to
have been the cause OF the trouble.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-30

Chicago, ILL.,. Dec. u. = Thomas
Tracey of Australia and Joseph Wal
colt, colored, OF Boston, fought six
rounds to drnw at cAtcu weights nj
the Winter Circus TO night. They are
in tho waltar- weight class.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-30

Mrs. Matte Bilingsley, wife of vii.
liam W. Billingsley OF No. lTO7 Union
street, and her infant child were buried
Monday in one casket. Ths funeral
was in charge of John Kilmer and the
intermsut was made at Greenhill GENE.
terry.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-30

New York. Dec. 2S. Edward j. Rat
eliiYc, the actor who was found gn;i,v
OF assault 10 the third degree Tor etri,.
ing his wife, was ssntonced, to day -
six months in the penitentiary. W
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-30

Union City, Tenn, Dec. 2S. Some.
time between the hours of n. IN. on
Saturday aud the same timu on Sunday
Mrs. Lillian McElroy of Nashville com
mit.ed suicide at the Brackin House,
in this city, Ivy shooting herself through
the heart with revolver, besides TAX
log morphine. Under her pillow was
a photograph OF man, with tho namo
AMI address, "T. o. Perkins. Nash
villo," written across the face, and also
the wnIda, This is my boy" On the
hack of the photograph was written
"Lillisn McElroy, " evidently the name
al the woman. On card was written
81 wish the weapon with which l end
my life to be given TO II. o. Perkins. :"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-30

FOrty-eight members of the family of
Capt; and Mrs. ]. Il. jackson partici
patod 10 pleasant reunion Monday
at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. VI.
WJacssou, northwest corner of Seyent lib
and Bennett streets. A 25.pound cake
was a part of the table decorations.
Miss Lydia Burris entertained tho
guests with a piano recital. Among
those present were: William L. jackson
and family of Eagleton. N. j. Miss
Clara b. Jackson OF this city, William
SIENNA and family of Philadelphia,
JnmeH L. Jackson and family of
Smyrna, Robert I. jackson ami family
and Q. 4. jackson and family Of Cam
den, N. j.; ". e. Roe and family of
Odessa, Stephen Il. jackson, ". W.
jackson, Capt. and Mrs. j. r. Jack
SOD, j. +. Burris, S. j. Fowlnr, John
hirzel and II. Stafford and their fami-
lies of this city and Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward Burris, the parents Of Mrs.
W. W. jackson.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-30

Use Browns Bronchial Troches for
Coughs, Colds and all other Throat Troubles
Pre-: eminently the best."-Rev. Henry
Ward Beecher.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-30
PREPARATIONS ron ErEScE.



Washington, Dec. Is. Reports re-
ceived at tho Navy Depar tment indi
cats TINT the British government is
pushing the work of undermining the
great Notifications at the Rock of Glib
raltar with all speed, and that no less
than 5000 Spanish workingmsn piss
daily over the lines to and from thor
work from the Notifications. A large
numhor of the heaviest pieces OF arti,
lery ara heing put in place, n great
dock is under construction and the
plan of defence permits Of tho absolute
protection of vast British fleet under
the guns Of tho foitress Contrary to
the policy pursued in some other British
Notifications, the soldiers in charge
made no objection to an examination
of the works by American naval officers
and sailors, and seemed rather proud
OF the strength of their position.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-30

MANY wARsHIPs AT PORT HAMILTON.
London, Eng, Dec. 49, The Globe,
this afternoon, snys that privats tele.
gram, which reached London last even.
ing, announces that over 20 British war.
ships have arrive at Port Hamilton.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-30

ElktOn, Nd, Dec, 2l.-since noon
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-03-26
rlore rlassacres of Armenians.

Authentic details ofan outbreak on
Sunday last at Tokat, Svas district,
Asia Minor, when the Turks attacked
the Armenians while the latter were
in church, show that one hundred
Christians were massacred. The
Armenian quarter and Bazaar were
given over TO pillage for eight hours.
The representations of the foreign
ambassadors regarding the condition
of Antolia have made little impress
sion upon the sultan, who, relying
upon the support OF Russia, seems
convinced that he has nothing to
fear from the so called concert Of the
powers.
It is believed that little or no CON
cert exists beyond the desire in some
quarters to postpone the outbreak
of war. II is said that diplomats are
once more turning their attention. to
the conduct of the sultan and it is
semi-officially intimated that they
are again of opinion that the system
OF friendly representations on the
subject OF Armenia must be changed
to sterner methods. But the sultan
has heard the same story many
times in the past few years and
believes he will survive new tit OF
righteous Indignation. The am
bassadors have formally notified the
Turkish government that it is in
tended to land troops on Crete for the
purpose of relieving the foreign ma
rines now on duty ashore. The Porte
has raised no objections at present,
believing that the powers will then
carry out their blockading OF Greece.
Meanwhile Greece is making war
preparations night and day and
there are no indications OF a back
down in that quarter.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-03-26
Spain Must Abandon Cuba.

1t is to be much doubted whether
any responsible Spanish statesman
would accept the proposition to
have the Cuban insurgents pay
Spain $100,0OO,000 for the purpose
OF obtaining their independence. OF
course, in the absence OF a foreign
guarantee the offer would have very
little value, since it might, and prob
ably would, be repudiated by those
in whose name ii had been made.
The only government that could
guarantee payment to Spain would
be the United States, and while we
might feel justified in taking some
risk. we doubt whether, if we did
not enforce our claim tor payment,
we would ever see return made of
the money. But apart from the mere
question OF payment the issue is one
OF national honor. The Spanish hold
to the Pearl OF the Antilles" because
it is their last possession on the
American continent, the only survlv.
ing relic of one of the greatest
colonial empires that the world has
ever known. 1t would be humiia
ton to take money in alleged com
pensation for defeat which we dc
not believe the proud Spanish natur,
would stand. We think that SPAR
will be forced to abandon Cuba tina
the drain upon her resources will il
short time exhaust her; but unde
such circumstances she will, to use
western colloquialism, fall in he
tracks, and will not make what he
people would consider ii to be, al
abject and Illuminating surrender.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-03-26
Letter from Washington.

In our description ot"The Society OF the
Daughters of the American Revolutions"
time and space did not allow us to allude
to another veryimportant society formed
later and associated whit The origin.
ator and founder of the National Society
of the Children of the American Rcvou-
ton" was Mrs Daniel Lothrop of Con
cord, Mass, better known as Margaret
Sydney, a iavorte writer Tor children.
She presented her ideas to the ID. A. X.
congress when in session and her plans
were readily accepted and active coop
Grafton was promised by the Daughters
She was asked to assume the leadership,
introduce the subject into the various
states, secure aid, helpers and promoters
tor the society, organize chapters amongst
the boys and girls. She is well adapted
to this work by her native mental endow.
ments, engaging manners aud natural
enthusiasm, as well as from her long
training and experience with her late
husband, Daniel Lothrop, the Boston
publisher.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-03-26
How to Grow Sweet Peas.

liOW ~ OIOW OWSSt Nuc'
The lovers of Horticulture, particularly
those interested in sweet peas, will be
interested in the following by Rev. W. I.
Hutchins OF Indian Orchard, Mass, one
of the largest growers of sweet peas in
that part Of the country, and regarded
as high authority on the subject. MIR.
Hutchins is an enthusiast on the subject
and inspires every one who hears him
talk Mr.. Hutchins belongs to the
Springfield horticultural society, which
has membership of 1000, and is
probably the largest society in the coun-
try. He places the culture of flowers
alongside of the finest arts. AS yet it is
in undeveloped state. The time is past
when the cultivation OF flowers is con-
sidered effeminate.
The beginning of the cultivation of
sweet peas was on the island Of Sicily by
a Spanish botanist in ITO, but it is only
within about 40 years that the cultlva-
ton has become extensive, and only 10
years since the cultivation has aroused
great interest in this country. A few
years ago but few bushels of seeds
were sold in this country, but last year
$50 tons were sold. Until recently the
people Of this country depended upon
England and Germany for their seeds.
Henry Echford of Wen, England, is
the greatest grower in the world, and to
him we were indebted largely for the
development of the peas. His work
hous@eovers nearly five acres.
The lovers of the choicest kinds of peas
now look to c. c. Morse & Son of Santa
Clara, Cal. the largest growers in this
country, for the best varieties. OF the
different varieties, of which there are
about 100. the oldest and most lovely
are the painted lady" the red and
white pea.
In the cultivation of the peas Mr..
Hutchins gives much valuable informa-
ton. Heavy clay loan is the best kind.
The trench method ought TO be given up,
as this has been the cause of great deal
of blighting. The trench has been used
to secure deep planting, but a substitute
which is much better is deep planting
and making the soil firm by rolling or
otherwise. Peas do best in firm soil.
which can be secured by treading it
down before planting. The treading will
hollow out the place for your row about
right. Stable manure is the best for
enrichment, although bone meal and
other compost are good. The manure
should be covered by at least eight
inches of soil The seeds should be
covered about an inch deep. There
should be mulchng of stable manure or
something that will keep the ground
shady about the peas Grass cut on the
lawn is excellent Tor mulching You can
not begin too early to plant peas. Yo,
can even plant them before the frost i
out of the ground. The seed should b
in the ground by the first of April and
there is prematurely early day befor
that time all the better. The peas nee,
frost and even snow to keep them il
check. The trouble last year why tn
peas did not blossom more was becaus
there were no heavy frosts in the sprin
and much rain during the summer.