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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-12-10
Alpha Centauri.

Alpha Centauri, the star or sun,
which is nearest to the earth of all
the fixed stars, is described by a
writer as follows:
One Of the most magnificent OF
the first magnitude stars even to the
naked eye, the telescope reveals It
all suddenly as two great masses Of
solar fire, the flames red, yellow and
blue, blown upward and outward to
the right by the winds of the uni.
verse. The great pair OF rainbow
flames appear to stand out like tan.
gible objects in the depths OF in
tinitely remote spaces many times
larger than the ~naked-eye stars. One
OF the two revolves about the other
in a period of so years. 1t was the
most stupendous and awful vision and
the most absolutely beautiful that my
eyes have ever seen"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-12-10
Ancient Hospitals.

I cannot tell why it is, but the inn
preston exists that hospitals are mod
ern things. On the contrary, they are
among the oldest.
Twice as many years before Christ
as Christ was before us there were
hospitals for the insane in Egypt. AT
Surat there is in use today a hospital
founded three centuries before st.
Paul preached his sermon on Mars
hill. There were hospitals all over
India long before the world saw the
birth of the Christian religion.
Pagan, Buddhist, Christian, NOLAN.
medan alike have had asylums for the
sick. When Greek athletes were run
ming their races in the first stadium
Aesculapius conducted a hospital not
far away.
LeprOsy was more of a human
scourge in ancient days than it is
now, so that it was natural that the
first special hospital built in any Eng,
disappearing land should be one for
lepCrs in London about eight cen.
turtles ago.-'The Historian in the
Kansas City Star.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-12-10
GOOD POULTICES FOR TREES
Simple Remedy Described by Writer
Will Save Many Valuable Trees
Grating Is Difficult.

Nowadays we hear much of bridge
grating when a fruit tree gets barkeC
or bruised. But everybody is not
equal to doing a good job Of grating
of this kind.
My method is not fancy, says a writ
err in an exchange, but it does the
trick. Just as soon as the injury has
happened to a fruit tree | get some
perfectly fresh COW manure and plas'
ter it all over the wound, then band
age the trunk carefully and tightly
with a gunny sack or burlap and Sc
cure the bandage by sewing. l then
place a coat OF fresh manure over the
outside of the bandage and protect the
treated bandage from rain until it be.
comes hard and dry.
A tree thus treated never will know
it has been injured if there is a small
strip of bark to conduct the sap by the
injured place.
When the treated bandage gets dry
it becomes solid and lasting as n plank,
and allows a quick and perfect recov.
cry of the injured part. This simple
remedy will save many valuable trees.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-12-10

Points,
uUGG8S G0N[(E Ill
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@SN Ce
SLOPE FOR PEACH ORCHARDS
Importance of Relatively High EIeVa-
ton Disappears When Adjacent
to Large Body of Water.

Where an orchard occupies a site
that is adjacent to a large body of wa
ter, the importance of a relatively
high elevation largely disappears. To
be a factor in the matter, however, a
body of water must be of sufficient
size and depth to have an apprecia.
BILE influence on the local climate. Be.
cause the water warns up in the
spring more slowly than the atmos,
phere, it acts in effect as a refrigera.
tor, making the temperature in it's
immediate vicinity colder than it is at
points somewhat distant from it. For
this reason, vegetation within the o n
Of this influence advances more slowly
in the spring than it does outside of
that zone. The tendency is for the
blossoming Of peach trees situated
within the zone to be delayed until
after the season of spring frosts is
past.
In the fall frosts are delayed in a
similar manner, except that the large
body OF water, having absorbed much
heat during the summer, cools off in
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-12-10
A Michigan Orchard.

the fall more slowly than the atmos-
phere, and hence it tends to keep the
temperature within it's zone of infu-
enCe warmer than it would otherwise
be.
1t is because of these reasons that
peaches are grown with marked sue
cess and injury to the crops by adj
verse temperature conditions is COM
paratiyely infreQuent in the portions
of New York and the province of On
tario that border Lake Ontario;
in Ohio, along Lake Erie; in south.
western Michigan, on Lake Mich.
gan. and in some other districts which
are adjacent to large bodies of water.
AS a rule, the zone of influence of bod
les of water, such as those named, is
rather narrow. usually not extending
back from the shore more than a few
miles.
AS a rule, it is doubtless safe to as.
sumo that a site having a moderate
slope in some direction is to be pre-.
ferred for orchard purposes, other
things being equal, to one that is level.
One having a slope viii usually have
better soil and atmosphere drainage
than a level area.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-12-10

I shall always remember the ride
that followed. The swift automobile
ate up the miles, flashing along the
crowded highways at a pace which left
all other traffic far behind. We
stopped only once for gasoline and tea
at a little farmhouse whose occupants
did not suspect III indemnity.
The shadows of evening fell, and
Brugge was far in the distance. 1t
was not until ten o'clock that we saw
the huge furnace fires illuminate the
landscape.
The crown prince had requested me
to take nc action except to defend the
interests of my principal. Otherwise
the matter was to remain in his hands.
did not know what his plans were.
But | began to understand when the
automobile, entering the town, slack
ened speed, traversed the highway
leading past the gun foun-
dry, belching SCOT and smoky fame at
fifty places, and crawled at a snailS
pace past the private grounds of a
magnificent mansion. half a mile from
the factory entrance.
AS we crawled past the entrance !
heard the crown prince utter a low
exclamation. Straining my eyes, |
saw, near the lodge that guarded the
approach, a single figure, half hidden
among the trees. Wrapped though it
was in a long military cloak, had no
difficulty in recognizing Count Won
Lindorf.
We drew up about two hundred
yards farther along the street.
Herr Lieutenant, you will kindly
take charge of the car and keep her
moving slowly until midnight" said
his highness, when you will enter
the drive Of the mansion and wait a
little within the gates"
He stepped out, and | followed him
The car crawled slowly away into the
darkness. l glanced at my watch
it was eleven o'clock.
The railroad station lies yonder,'
said his highness, indicating the dis
trict to the east of the factory. we
shall undoubtedly catch Captain Par
ads here, before Won Lindorf car
strike at him"
But it was nearly midnight before
we saw the figure of a man who came
softly along the road beside the pal
ings which formed the boundary o
the Wedenkampf estate.
The garden extended some five hun
dred feet in front of the house, which
was brilliantly Illuminated from enc
to end. | surmised that the captain
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-12-10
Red Shirt of ItaIv.

The red shirt, destined to become so
famous a symbol throughout Europe,
was not at first adopted by Garibaldi
for any fantastic u spectacular rea-
son. The English Admiral Ingram
says that the red shirt had its origin
in stern necessity and that its adop.
tion was caused by the need of cloth.
ing as economically as possible the
legion that Garibaldi had raised for
the liberation OF Italy. An offer was
made by a tradesman to supply at a
reduced price a large stock of red
WOODEN shirts. This offer was eagerly
closed ON. Before many years had
passed the red shirt became the sym
boil not merely of the legion but of the
new spirit working for the liberation
Of Italy.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-12-10

discover that my presence in Berlin
was known, some two months later,
when an officer from his highness'
staff called on me and requested that
| would honor the crown prince with
a visit to the Potsdam barracks that
evening,
found his h~ighness in his quarters,
attended only by a single officer
Lieutenant Won Retzow, who had
called on me that morning.
q heard you were in Berlin. Mr..
"" said the crown prince, OBJ.
y%iOusly intending to set me at my
ease. Il am anxious to know wheth.
er you have yet had any communica.
ton from your principal, Captain
Paradis.'
None, your highnoss," | answered.
1T is a wretched business"
1t is a miserable business" an.
swered his highness, with some emo.
ton. IF Paradis intended to remain
in France and never set foot in Ger,
many again, all might come well.
Fraulein Wedenkampf is a great favor.
tie with my father, and we have
Count Won Lindori's interests at heart.
Put the man is on the way back to
Germany"
But surely your hiShness may have
been misinformed," said. He can,
not show his face in Berlin again"
He is not going to Berlin" an.
swered the row prince. He is co
visit Fraulein Wedenkampf at the gun
works at Brugge this evening at halt
past eleven, Immediately after his
train arrives. We have positive in.
formation, and unfortunately Count
von Lindorf heard of this before VIC
did, obtained leave of absence, and rs
on his way to Brugge to intercept Par
ads and kill him. So, wishing to dc
justice to the man, to save Count Won
Lindorf from running his career, and
to protect the good name of Fraulein
Wedenkampf, ! have sen to ask you
whether you will still consent to be
Paradis' second"
1T would We a distasteful post"
answered, but | do not feel justified
i declining under the circumstances.
81 am greatly relieved" answered
his highness, clapping me cordially
upon the shoulder. for there is moi
GIother mar in Germany who would
step into the breach. My quickest
automobile can carry us to 3rugge In
time to intercept both Paradls and
Count Won Lindorf. Are you prepared
to start immediately"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-12-10

was awaited with as much eagerness
as he himself appeared to display.
He was humming as he passed us,
and he walked as though he had nc
sorrow in the world.
We turned when he had passed, and
followed him closely. | saw him
glance back at us once or twice, |
thought uneasily. We were almost
upon him at the lodge entrance.
Then out of the shadows stepped
Count Won Lindorf and confronted
him.
| saw the captain start: he looked
back, and found himself encircled by
US.
| must give credit to his Quickness
of wit in saying that he realized the
situation Immediately.
Gentlemen" he began in a low
voice, Il am quite aware that you have
me at a disadvantage. Nevertheless
| assure you upon my honor that it
was my intention to proceed imme.
diately to Berlin to place myself at
the disposal of Count o Lindorf."
Absolute silence met his words. He
continued:
IF you will permit me first to en-.
ter this house, | pledge myself to re.
turn within one hour and be at your
disposition"
No. answered the crown prince
nuipfIy aud ~ Wog nnt until than thnt
the count recognized him.
Sir" he cried passionate you
will permit me-you will permit me
having found him at these gates"
|. you will 'eave the matter entirely
in my hands, Herr Graf" answered the
crown prince. Gentlemen, let us pro
coed a little way through the lodge
gates, so that there will be no danger
of interruption. Monsieur lie Capitaine
you will excuse me II | take your
ARM" he added.
| saw Paradis start at the subtle
insult. Yet it was justified, for Par
ads had run away before, and there
was no telling that he might not take
advantage of the darkness.
The prince. his arm linked through
the captains, led rs across a moved
lawn until we stood in a ring of tai
trees that completely concealed US
from both road and mansion. We coulC
see each others faces fairly well IL
the light of the half loon.
Now, captain, you recognize YOU
second, no doubt" said the prince
producing from his oyercoat a pair o.
! dueling pistols
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-12-10

In London there is a cylindrical
photograph record of Robert Brown
ing attempting to recite How They
Brought the Good News from Ghent.'
We say attempting, because the
record breaks down in the middle with
a hearty laugh and an abrupt con
fession by the poet that he could not
remember any more of his poem. He
had written it fifty years before. so
there was excuse. We wonder if mod.
ern poets are embalming their com.
positions in cylinders and disks. it
is al opportunity for perpetuation
they ought not overlook We should
like to have a record of Yeats recit-
ing The Isle of Innisfree,'' or Vachell
Lindsay booming out The Congo
Chicago Post.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-12-10

the crown prince turned to Weis-
knopf.
Good night, mein herr" he said,
bowling.
Weisknopf hesitated. and his face
assumed an aspect Of chagrin.
Good night, Herr Weisknopf," re-
peated his highness stifly, and then
the fnancier, having no alternative,
bowed frigidly and departed. So there
were left only the crown prince and
his suite, myself and Captain Paradis.
Il shall act on behalf of Won Lin
dorf,' said his highness. No doubt
you would welcome the opportunity Of
a few words with your principal be-
fore we consult together"
Captain Paradis drew himself up
stifly; he seemed to have recovered
his self-possession in large measure.
Il shall be pleased to see this gen
tleman at my hotel. the Dion, at half
past eight tomorrow morning" he
said.
There was no more to be done. We
separated almost Immediately, with
the understanding that | was TO con-
fer with his highness on the morrow,
after seeing my principal. But when
| called at the Hotel Dion, at the
time arranged, l was informed that
Captain Paradis had already left for
Paris.
That seemed the end of a very dis
tasteful business. Captain Paradis
had, of course, ruined his career as a
d~iplomatist, and was not likely to be
heard of again. But, though the Incl
dent seemed ended, it left me in a
distressing position. First, my prtn-
cipal had run away rather than fight
a duel. Secondly, | had an uneasy
feeling that further trouble was brew
ing. that Weisknopf had made a for
tunate gamblers throw and expected
to reap his profits. He could afford
to gamble with high stakes, his prize
being the most colossal one ever at
tanned.
My duty in Berlin was a peculiar
one. Unattached to the British EN-.
bassy, | was c~onfidentially in charge
OF the innumerable affairs which could
not properly be undertaken by his maj.
esty's accredited representative. 1t
may be said that these were of the
diplomatic half world, involving sub.
tie means of influencing public opin.
ion, and learning it. There was moth.
ing discreditable i'll the post. Still, ii
required my movements to be kept as
secret as possible at such a time OF
strained international relations.
was somewhat chagrined, therefore, t.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-12-10

Then I. by my unlucky shot, have
ruined our hopes of learning the Sc
cret," he muttered; and the prince
wrested the pistol from his hand just
as he was turning it upon his breast.
No. gentlemen" his highness an
swered, I'VE have held the secret Of
the c~lavette four weeks. Ii came from
other sources. But-the time has not
yet arrived"
And we went out and left the lovers
together.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-12-10
settlna strawberry Plants.

Strawberry plants are either pistil-
late, having imperfect flowers, OF BIZ
sexual, having perfect flowers. The
way to do is to set n row of the per-
fect-blooming variety and two rows of
imperfect blossoming variety, then a
row of perfect blossoming plants and
two rows of imperfect blossoming
plants and so on.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-12-10
SPECIAL RULES FOR PRUNING
Weak.Growing Varieties May Be
Trimmed GenerousIy-Rich, Deep
Soils Favor Growth.

CBy PROF L. +. HEDRICK, Geneva
Experiment Station)
In pruning fol- wood the following
rules are usually applicable: Weak.
growing varieties may always be
pruned generously, strong-growing
kinds lightly; varieties which branch
freely need little pruning, those hav-
ing unbranching limbs should be
pruned more severely; rich. deep soils
favor growth, prune trees in such
soils lightly; in shallow, sandy soils
trees produce short shoots, and the
wood should be closely cut.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-12-10
Hard to Find Fault With a Winner

"Pa, you've got to take hold of VII.
lie. He's been fighting again"
He has, has he? I'll show that
young rascal that | won't have him
coming here all cut and bruised. Who
licked him this time?"
He wasn't licked, but he gave jim.
my Green a terrible black eye
He did, Ell? Well maybe it was
Jimmy's fault, and anyhow a boy has
to be able to take are of himself now
adays.'
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-12-10
No Hurry at All.

Your wife has a muscular affection
which renders her speeches.. | can
cure her, but it will take time" Take
all the time you want, doc" responded
the mean man.-Louisville Courier.
Journal.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-12-10

Peach markets want a product of
good sized, good color and in good con-
dition.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-12-10

Experiments in France have shown
that sulphur is a valuable soil ferti.
liZer,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-12-10


Copynght 1915. by W, G. Chapman)
New Britain herald., 1915-03-25

meeting must do that. The board of finance and taxation has done it's work and we don't think we should be involved in it any more this year When President Cham berlain had concluded Alderman Parker offered an amendment, that each item be taken up separately.
 Councilman Landers expressed the opinion that President Cham berlain s statement had strengthened his argu- ment, that the matter should be re- ferred back to the board of finance and taxation but after listening to President Chamberlain he was willing to allow the finance board a leeway up to 17f1-4 mills, the board to re- port on March 31. Can't Refer Back to Finance Board.
 That this was a legal impossibility was shown by President Chamber lain, who quoted the charter, which says the council must take final ac- ton at it's adjourned meeting, that of last night
 Mayor Quigley ruled Councilman n Landers' motion out of order and tke latter asked President Chamberlain ii he would make a recommendation to the council if that body recessed for five minutes and gave him time to go over the estimates He objected to taking up the estimates piecemeal as Alderman Parker wanted to do.
 Alderman Kerwin thought he saw loophole and asked if it would not be perfectly legal for the council to declare recess of one week, the es- timated to be fixed up in the mean time by the board of finance and tax ation He asked Corporation Coun- sel Cooper to give an answer on that point and the latter said he was con- sidering it.
 Alderman Jester was still hot in favor of accepting his original amend ment to the estimates.
 of we want to kill it now is the time to do it, he said.
 A recess of five minutes was de- clared, Mayor Quigley saying face tiously that it was for the purpose
New Britain herald., 1915-03-25
4 WARNING TO MANY
Some Interesting Facts About
 Kidney Troubles

Few people realize to what extent their health depends upon the con- dition of the kidneys.
 The physician in nearly all cases of serious illness, makes a, chemical analysis of the patients urine. He knows that unless the kidneys are doing their work properly, the other organs cannot readily be brought back to health and strength.
 When the kidneys are neglected or abused in any way, serious results are sure to follow. According to health statistics, Bright's disease which is really an advanced form of kidney trouble, caused nearly ten thousand deaths in 1913, in the state of New York alone. Therefore, it behooves us to pay more attention to the health of these most important organs.
 An ideal herbal compound that has had remarkable success as a kidney remedy is Dr. Kilmers Swamp-Root, the great Kidney, Liver and Bladder Remedy.
 The mild and healing influence of this preparation, in most cases, is soon realized, according to sworn state ments and verified testimony of those who have used the remedy.
 If you feel that your kidneys re- uuire attention, and wish a sample bottle, write to pr. Kilmer & Co.,, Rinebamton. N. Y. Mention this paper, enclose ten cents ana they will gladly forward it to you by Parcel Post.
 swamp-Root is sold by every drug gist in bottles of two sizes-5Oc and
New Britain herald., 1915-03-25

of permitting the corporation counsel to consider Alderman Kerwin's ques- tion.
 After the council had reconvened a vote was taken on Alderman Parker's amendment that the estimates be taken up item by item. It was declared lost
 Original Cuts Withdrawn.
 Alderman Jester had seen a light and withdrew his original amendm ent of the estimate. All amendme hinging oh that amendment were likewise withdrawn.
 Alderman Jester offered new amendment in which was incorporat- ed the figures that were finally adopt ed. Alderman Kerwin called for "a yea and 2. nay vote but the requirct' number in favor of it, three, did not rise and it was lost. Councilman Landers moved that thG estimates as amended for the sec ond time be adopted and referred to a city meeting.
 Arguments on Lafayette Street.
 A vote was called for but on it being given was difficult for Mayoc Quigley to determine how it stood: Councilman McCrann took the floor and argued against abandoning the project of laying permanent pave ment on Lafayette street. He said there are sometimes six inches Of mud on the street.
 Councilman Landers stated that he had been informed previous to the meeting that a number of the prop erty owners would be willing to wait another year before being assessed for the pavement. s.
 Councilman Conlon told the coun- cil that he had made a canvass Of Lafayette street property owners dur ing the day and had found four or five who were willing to wait another year because they did not feel able to pay the assessment.
 Well, if the people who live or the street can wait a year l can," sai 1 Councilman McCrann.
 The estimates as amended were adopted on a rising vote, 17 10 i, Councilman Landers saying that ho wanted it made clear that two new new policemen were included. Council man Landers moved that the est- mates, with the reductions, be referred to the board of finance and taxation to apportion the cuts to the dis ricts. President Chamberlain re- piled that that must be done at the meeting of the council. The esti- mates as amended were finally sent on their way to city meeting.
 After the meeting Mayor Quigley and Councilman Landers told news papermen that the apportionment of the cuts according to the districts would be made by the board of f. nance and taxation.
 . Bid for Street Sprinkling. The following communication was
New Britain herald., 1915-03-25

last fall sho1 ouirenent. 1 in support of knew what V used. The N had been prI State Highwa he claimed.
 Alderman of hamperina works.
 Councilman yea and nayI Paonessa's rn of 21 to 5. l recomme end edl adopted as wd ton.
 Councilmam the White O1 was in the dent Hunphi new compan1
New Britain herald., 1915-03-25
PlJLlAR & NIVEN
APPEAL FROM CANAL COURTS.

New Orleans, March 25.-The Transcript of the first case to- be ap- pealed from canal zone courts under the Panama Act was on file here to- day in the federal circuit court of ap peals Property owners in Mount Hope Village seek to enjoin the ex- propriation of land by canal authori- ties. They charge, that the officials intend to permit the erection of oil tanks on the land for the use of pri- vate parties.