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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07
Errand Runner Service. Inc.

Frank is only about 10 years old.
but he already shows signs of great
business acumen. He Is the son Of a
janitor and has a business OF his
own which necessitates the help of
several other boys. Though the firm
has no official name. it might be cal
led 1.-THE Errand Runner Service,
Inc"
After school hours, Frank and his
assistants run errands for the &C.
cupants of several apartment houses.
Each assistant has his own territory.
but all take their orders from the
boss. Frank, and to him they turn
over all fees-which are fixed--re-
ceiving from their work q proportion
of their earnings. Most requests for
their services come in over Franks
telephone switchboard. which Is the
office of the organization.-New York
Sun and Globe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07
ADJUSTMENTS
Boy, PAGE Mr.. Victor Hugo

Considerable commotion was caus-
ed around the Universal Home Of
flee one morning during the early
part of November, when one of the
bright office boys wandered around
asking for "Mr. Victor Hugo's Of
flee" He was serious. too, and rightly.
because he bore with him asbonofide
letter addressed as follows:
Mr.. Victor Hugo. Universal Pictures
Corp. 1000 broadway, y. Y. city.
Music Department.:
The letter came from n man in
Cleveland, who wished to write a
music score for 1.-THE Hunchback of
Notre Dame" the big Hugo story
which Universal has made into a
successful drama and which
viii he shown at the Opera House
for three days. starting Monday, Jan.
l4th, with performances twice daily.
Finally blonde haired stenogra-
pher with n sense of humor or some
thing wrote present address un-
known" on the envelope and routed
II to the Publicity Department
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07
Coburn School Of Music

The Honor Students in piano for
fall term ending December 13. 1928,
are as follows: Viola Blake. Winslow;
highest honors: Those receiving A
Virginia Getchell. Martha Greenleaf,
Alcada Hall. Kathleen Hilton, Helen
Kimball, Natalie Kinney. Agnes
Masse, Margaret Nivison. Thomas
Parker, Ruth Patterson, Grace Quar-
rington. Lorette Rancourt. Shirley
Reynolds. Margaret Salmond. Bertha
Sawtelle. Helen simmons. Ann Thay-
err, Alice Vose. Hildagarde Wilson.
Mrs. Mary Berry Manter. the new
" appointed director of voice. will
be at the school Tuesday to teach
and to talk with any who are consid-
ering the course. She will have
charge OF the chapel music and hopes
to organize glee clubs and do some
orchestral work.
The normal class. under the SUI
pervision of Mrs. Harriet Patterson.
will reopen this afternoon at
O'Clock. There will be new class for
beginners.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07
Officers Installed, kennebec Camp,
Spanish War Vets

The following officers were in
stalled by Kennebec Camp. United
Spanish War Veterans. yesterday aft
crnoon IN a. o. L. W. hall by Past
Junior vice Communicating Chief w. +.
Sterling assisted by Assistant Depart
ment Inspector Fred 6. Hall:
Commander. Perley A. Emery: SEN
Tor vice commander. Frank Il. Brown;
junior vice commander. Erwin Rey-
no'ds; officer of the day. Charles
Quimby: officer Of the guard. Onesime
Soucicr; Quartcrmaster. Hugh NJ. John
son: adiutant. w. I. Sterling: patriotic
instructor. William McFadzen; chap
lain. Sargie l.. Warren; historian. Fred
II. Thorndike: surgeon. Howard NJ. Nc
farlan; sergeant major. Charles Fl.
l'ricst: duartcrmaster sergeant, David
III. STABLES: color sergcants. J. II. Vo-
lier. Harry Poolcr; chief musician.
William Crawford; trustees. Arthur
Towlc. Thomas Rouse and Fred Hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07
HTTSFIELD

Miss Sarah Logan of Boston who
has been the guest of Miss Lena Par
sons has returned to her home.
H. X. Thurlough was in Belfast on
business Friday.
There will be a whist party at /.
o. o. F. hall on Thursday evening,
January s. All who enjoy the game
are invited to attend.
Haloor Prescott has returned from
Brewer where Mrs. Prescott is visit
ing relatives.
Mrs. Beorge 3. Richie was in
Fairfield Friday for visit with her
daughter. who is patient at the
sanitorium.
James Lagorio was a'business call
err in Greenville Friday.
Mrs. Sanger Cook was in Newport
Friday,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07
Raeins For Scouting

Asked what message ne had Tor the
boys OF Chicago, Uncle Dan" Beard
laughed.
MARK Twain once said, YOU know.
that it took him four weeks to pre-
pare an extemporaneous speech. You
fiatter me. l tell you. however. what
will do. I viii will give you my
recipe for scouting. Here 1t Is:
"Take q bowl Of unbounded love
for boys, add one pint of absolute
faith in American Institutions, mix 1t
with cup OF the milk of human
kindness, and two teacups of Ameri-
can pioneer blood. one teaspoonful OF
thrills. one tablespoon of romance.
two tablespoons heaping with ad-
venture, teaspoonful OF Indian
traditions, a teacup of the vigor and
grit of the Puritans, a teacup OF the
chivalry OF the cavaliers, a quart OF
the idealism OF Thoreau. one heaping
cup OF sentiment. the whole seasoned
well with patriotism. sportsmanship.
character. rectitude and hardship.
stir with the Golden Rule. sprinkle
well with the Stars and Stripes and
serve red hot.
Now be sure" he added. you get
that exactly right. IL YOU don't It
won't rise. "-Chicago Post.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07
See Mars From Mine

II there are civilized folk at large
on the planet Mars bearing resem-
blance to man, as Camille Flammar-
ian. French scientist, believes, he
is about to get the chance of his
lifetime to prove 1t.
Chilean astronomers announce
they will invite F1ammafian to come
to their observatory at Chanaral, in
the Andes Mountain, to give Mars
the sharpest going over the neighbour
ing planet ever received.
At Chanaral is huge telescope,
which employees deep mine shaft as
a tube in lieu of the usual metal de-
vice. Within a few months this
shaft will have Mars in excellent
range. and other conditions will be
admirable for astronomical obserya-
tions.-Capper's Weekly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07
Short Wave Wireless
Improved ~ Japan

Toxic, JAPAN Dec. ia. y. by
Mail)-Japan Is dping much 10 I'M
prove her short Ypve wireless COM
munication but~thusy far nothing to
mako communication with the out
side world quickers
The Funabasht naval station Just
outside Toxic is~being modernixed
and new short wye stations are be-
ing erected In Chiba and Niigata put
these are largely Tor communicating
with ships ana between different
parts Of Japan.
The syndicate headed by Viscoune
Shibusawa, which proposed erection
OF a trans Pacific station, was some
what embarrassed oy the disaster
but Is understood to be inclined to so
on with its project u suitable ar
rangements can be made with the
government for q subsidy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07
Rev. Finnie, Lewiston
Delivers Fine Address
at Baptist Church

Rev. George F.. Finnie of Lewiston.
one of the outstanding ministers of
New England. delivered an interesting
address on "a Matter of Investments
before 500 people at the second union
meeting held last evening at the First
BAPTIST church. These meetings are
held in connectiohAw with the School of
Religious Education which will COM
mence this evening at Coburn. The
service began at $50 with music by
the choir and prayer by w. A. Smith.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07
Many 1921 Plates

Automobile number plates IT the
1923 variety are rapidly passing into
history, although there are II rev
auto drivers in the city who still
cling to the white plates with the
blue letters. Judging from the mum
Der Of cars still in use in Watervilie
this year one might say that several
times as many plates have been sold
to WaterviIle citizens during JarG-
ary, 1924, compared with January.
1923. For n year ago mountainous
drifts forced practically every car
, 10 seek winter quarters and stay
there until sometime during the la
ter part OF April
Warnings have been sent cut from
the State department through the
newspapers that prosecution viii
soon start on those not procuring the
new plates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07
Officers Elected East Somerset Pc.
mona Grange

At the annual installation or the
officers Of the East Somerset Pomona
Grange January and 3 the follow
ing officers were elected for the en-
suing year: Allison 2. Hover, mas
ter; Frank Varney, overseer; Mrs.
Emma Parkman, secretary: Pearl
Rollins, Steward; Ned Herrick, as
sistant steward: Mrs. Bertha Hasel-
tine, chaplain: s. w. Herrick, treas
urer; Mrs. Maude Rollins. secretary,
Mrs. A. p. Howes. Pomona; Mrs.
Frank Varney. Ceres; Miss Eva AL
len. Flora: Mrs. Emma Herrick, lady
assistant steward; Fl. III. Fuller, gate
keeper. Assignments for the meet
ings for the ensuing year were as
follows: February, st. Adams;
March, Newport: April. Corinna; May
Pittsfield: June. Ripley: August,
Cambridge: September. Dexter; De-
tober, Palmyra: November. Hart
land; December, Harmony; January,
COrinna
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07
Manen Wins Portland Audience
portland Press Herald, Friday
morning, Jan. 4, 1920

cortland Press Herald, Friday
morning, Jan. !. 1920
The Spanish violinist, Juan Manen,
scheduled on the organ course as the
visiting artist, was acclaimed by the
ever enthusiastic audience that at
tends these splendid Municipal con-
certs of the Portland Music Commits
sion.
Mr.. Manen. a native of barcelona,
Spain, has most charming person.
ality. sensitive features that denote
delicacy and fineness of nature,
capable of the artistic qualities that
are the medium of expressing more
beautiful music. He is a thinker and
artist for arts sake.
Romantic Fire and 5rilIiancy
The ease and smoothness with
which he rose above the technical
problems in the Mendelssohn's Con
certo in T. minor" was admirable.
With impeccable purity of tone and
absolutely sure technic, he played
the Allegro motto appasionata move
ment, displaying romantic fire and
brilliance. The andante was hender-
ed with a smooth, warm tonal lovli-
ness and poetic imagination. Reach
ing high pitch of intensity and elo-
quence Mr.. Manen played the AL
legro motto vivace with clarity,
rapidity and flexibility of bowling.
In all II was a consistent and must
cal performance. There was no
doubt left that Mancn met with APP
prevail when at the close of this
number the audience burst into APP
plause.
This great Spanish violinist will
give. a concert Tuesday. January s,
at p. NJ. in the Junior High school
auditorium and he is sure to be
greeted with a capacity house. Tick
cts are now on sale at the Choate
Music Co. and are going fast. Mr..
Manen brings an entirely new pro-
gram to the music lovers of Water
Ville.-Ady.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07
Chemical Truck Responds to Fires
Saturday

The chemical truck was called out
twice Saturday evening, the first at
go CLOCK for a fire in a rubbage pile
in the back of Edward Clair's build
ing in the alley on Temple street,
near Pil.sbury's stable. The second
still alarm was at 1918 when the
truck made n hurry call at the home
OF T.. G. Matthew. Al Cool street,
where the firemen found hot CHM
ncy. The house was put out of dam
ger by the use of one chemical.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07
How Tiger Kills Bullock

The rhinoceros is a short sighted
beast. but his sense of SMELL Is ex-
ceedingly keen. He will always
charge a tiger on scent. He will not,
however. clash with an elephant.
The two big animals are shy of
each other. although the rhinocerous
is not Il match for the elephant when
the latter coils up his trunk out of
the way and goes at the other beast
wit. his great tusks.
The tiger on the other hand. is no
match for a rhineoceros and will not
fight back. He has no'weapon strong
enough. The tiger is not even a
match for water buffalo.
His method of killing the largest
animal he attacks-a bullock, for ex-
ample-is to break its neck. Stand
ing on his hind legs. he reaches one
paw to the bullock's shoulder and
the other to the lower thigh.
Then. taking the animals neck in
his jaw. he throws back his own
head. jerking the neck of the bull
lock up and over and cracking it.
Asia Magazine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07
FAIRFIELD

Miss Iona LeClair has returned
from Sussex. n. B. where she has
been visiting relatives.
Joseph Nadeau and Walter Chef
terry have gone to Connecticut where
they win be employed.
Cards have been received announc-
ing the birth OF n daughter born Jan.
Srd.l to Mr.. and Mrs. Merle Priest
OF Nashua. Mont
The regular meeting OF the Royal
Ncighbors will be held this evening
at the NJ. W. Y. A. Hall.
Mrs. Albert Bolduc has returned
from the Sisters hospital where she
has been for several weeks.
Fred Champagne has gone to Col
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07
e. n. Britton Elected Pres. Local
735 Am. Fed. of Musicians

Edward II. Britton of Winslow was
elected president of local 1876, Ameri-
can Federation of Musicians ycster-
day afternoon at the annual business
meeting and election of officers held
in Drew's Waterville band rooms.
Other officers were vice president,
Max c. Cibbollek: secretary. Walter
Hood; treasurer Fl. T. Drew
The executive board elected were
the four above mentioned officers and
w. T. Haines. Joseph Sawyer, Kirk
Patrick. Ralph Fitch and William
Provencher.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07
Woman's Club to Meet

The regular meeting of the Water
Vile Woman's club will be held in
Library hall on Tuesday evening. The
educational committee Will nave
charge of the program and Professor
T. C. Mariner, librarian ut Colby
college will give talk on turning
hooks into lives. The meeting Will
begin Mt Is.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07
Masonic Installation Tonight

The 104th annual installation OF
the officers of Waterville lodge No.
a. +. and A. NJ. Will be held at
Masonic hall at o'clock this even
inc. The installation will be public
10 Masons and their ladies'. All So
iourning Masons are cordially invited
TO attend with one lady.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07

ceorge Wolstenholme who Is a stu
a.nt at Newton Theological school
.stmrned to his studies there yester-
Ssv after visiting friends in town for
i. <oxy DAYS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07
THEATRE ATTRACTIONS
,aoSnAY AND TUESDAY

u.,nes Theatre-Tom Moore and
Faith Roberts in big Brother; Fan
ne ward in THE Hardest Way;
r;tv opera House-Mae Marsh In
.p.ddv. the Next Best Thing; Pola
,..1d in Mad Love-; Larry Semon
- he comedy, 1.-The Midnight Caber-
~ ~. New World Kinograms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07

The Home Economics department
~ the Watervillc Woman's club Will
meet this Afternoon at 2.30 o'clock at
The home Of Mrs. J. l.. Fortier, 80
silver street. The program VIII In
chde a. cooking demonstration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07
Girl Jockies In Pari, Race.

Thre or four women Jockeys ac-
cording to reports from Paris, took
part in a race held at Longchamps
recently.
One Of the riders. Il II rumored,
was Miss Betty Tanner. who recent
~ obtained third place in the Town
Plate, Newmarket, although at the
time she declared she did not intend
to enter for any other race.
Another competitor was Mile.
Fanny Heldy. the popular Paris
opera star, who is trying to obtain
a Jockeys license. and whose horse.
Clavieres. won the principal race OF
the day Mt LOngchamps on Oct. H.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07

RAYMOND Sterling left for Boston
,.st night to visit his grandmother.
wr,. Ella f. Sterling. formerly Of this
city. This afternoon Mr.. Sterling will
a. 10 Hanover, N. H., where he is at
,.ndinp Dartmouth College.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07

The January business meeting Of
a.. Waterville Woman's Association
III, he held at the rooms on Main
'.rset this afternoon at $50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07

The officers Of the George N. Bour-
ara most. American Legion will be in
CALLED this evening by Everett Fl.
Waxey Of Gardiner, county committee
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07

rne civic improvement committee of
-. woman's club will meet this after
n w at 3 o'clock in the Woman's As
.ociation rooms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07

rhs annual meeting Of the Congre-
-,aonal church will be held a week
s~rr Thursday, Jan. II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07

The so-called "red snow" Of the
Arctic regions is, in reality. ordinary
white snow upon which minute
vegetable grows. The ruddy tint Is
impaired by the red coloring matter
secreted in the Vegetable cells.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07

u,. Wildred Cox and children of
,.TIston are visiting relatives in this
~. for a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07
Historic Forest Must Go

Sherwood forest the haunt of
Robin Hood, is to be destroyed to
supply coal. 1t is estimated 10000, =
900 tons n year can be mined in the
historical region of Nottingham
county. Edwinstow hall. the ancient
mission. is to be turned into an cdu-
cational center for the miners. The
historic forest Is owned by lords who
are poor and harassed by the income
tax.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07

Adam Gas, 80. is learning to walk
once more. Last March Gas. Penn
sylvania miner, broke his back, fol-
lowing which he became paralyzed
from the neck down. He has under
gone operations. as n result OF which
he is able to walk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07
Patience Stanley Chapter o. A. r.
Meets

Patience Stanley Chapter, DsA. r..
met Friday afternoon with Mrs. H.
+. Foster Following the business
session program was given, includ-
ing paper. Daniel Boone" by Mrs.
Cora Leighton and a reading THE
Captains Well" by Mrs. Foster.
Delicious refreshments were served
by the hostess
Miss Regena Curtis of Mariana
cook was a weekend guest of Miss
Gwendolyn Brown
The regular meeting of Winthrop
Grange will be held Tuesday evening
when the first and second degrees
VIII be conferred on large class of
candidates.
Miss Marion andrews entertained
party of friends in honor of her
10th birthday Saturday afternoon.
entertaining as guests from to $50,
Helen and Lawrence Foster. Emo
gene Partridge, Lillian Taylor,
Douglas Roberts. Richard Clicord,
Harold Lemons and her three sisters.
Jean. Evelyn and Arlene Andrews.
Games were enjoyed and refresh
ments were served. The young hos
tess was well remembered with gifts.
The annual board meeting of the
Methodist Sunday school was held
Sunday and H. L. Foster. reelected
superintendent; r. NJ. Browne, as
sistant; Mildred Drawn. secretary;
Mrs. Martha Patterson, treasurer,
and Mrs. Addie Rounds. pianist
Joseph Jordan, Miss Winnifred
Grant and Mrs. Lottie York were
elected q committee to re- Organize
the library and purchase new Books.
The Athletic Association of VIM
throp High school are preparing to
give minstrel entertainment and
musical comedy January 18th. and
18th, and a professional producer is
in town assisting in the preparation
of the entertainment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07
WINTHROP
Fire Destroys Home
OF Frank, PettingiH

Fire practically destroyed the resi-
dence Of Frank PettengilL Saturday
morning at IL o'clock. The origin
of the fire is unknown. Mr.. Petten-
gill was at work on the roof of the
main part of the house when he dis
covered the ell in flames. 1t is be-
lieved to have started around the
kitchen stove The house and all the
furniture was practically DESTROYED
by fire and water.
A great deal of sympathy is felt
for the family as their home was
burned a few years ago when the
conf1a grafton at the oil cloth shops
wiped out that section of the viii
lage.
Mrs. Amanda C. Putnam has gone
to Auburn to pass the winter with
her daughter, Miss Mary Putnam.
Miss Clara Lovejoy of North
Wayne. has been visiting relatives in
town.
Mrs. F. F. Goodwin has returned
to her home in Hallowell after a visit
at E. T. Clifford's.
Miss Esther RoweIl was a week.
end guest of friends in Lewiston.
- The annual meeting OF the Con-
gregational circle has been postpon-
ed from Jan. 10TH. to Jan. 18th. on
account OF sickness. Supper will be
served to the parish at o'clock.
The Methodist Ladies Aid will
meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs.
Lottie York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-07

The lifetime CT q good watch is so
years.
The Colorado statesman., 1924-03-22
POISONED SIRUP GOOD
FOR DESTROYING ANTS
Greatest Precautions Should
Be Used With Bait.

Prepared by the ULited States Department
OF Agriculture.)
An efficient remedy for household
ants, according to the bureau of en-
tomology of the United States De
partment of Agriculture, is slrup
poisoned with arsenate of soda, If 1t
can be used safely. The greatest pre-
cautions should be taken in preparing
this sirup and in safeguarding 1t
afterwards from human beings or do
nestle animals. Ants will carry the
mixture to their nests, so that not
only they, but the stay-at-homes are
reached by the poison.
The formula for the preparation of
the poisoned sirup is as follows: One
pound of sugar dissolved in quart of
water, to which should be added 125
grains of arsenate of soda. The mix
ture should be boiled and strained,
and on cooling used on sponges. The
addition of small amount of honey
Is said to add to the attractiveness.
The first step in the control of ants
In the house is the removal of all at
tractive substances wherever prac-
teal. Ants like sweet, starchy food
materials, especially cake, bread,
sugar, preserves, sirups, and even
meat. By cleaning up promptly all
food crumbs scattered by children,
keeping all shelves and corners clean,
and storing food supplies in ant-proof
glass or tin containers, or in tightly
closed iceboxes, the ant nuisance may
be largely limited. Daily supplies only
of foods likely to attract ants should
be purchased.
Entomologists of the department
have found that most of the repellents
considered effective, such as camphor
and naphthalene flakes or powdered
moth balls, are of little benefit. If the
nest of the ants can be located by fol-
lowing the workers back to their
point of disappearance, n number of
the ants In the nest may sometimes be
reached by injecting a little disulphid
of carbon, kerosene or gasoline into
the opening by means of an oil can
or small syringe. These substances
are inflammable and should never be
used near fire. If food and other con-
ditions continue to attract ants and
favor their continued breeding in the
house, such control measures are of
only temporary avail.
The collection of ants by the use of
attractive bats is frequently recon-
mended, but unless the bait is poi
soned as previously described, it is of
doubtful benefit. Small sponges
moistened with sweetened water will
attract many ants. The sponges can
be collected several times a day, and
the ants swarming on them destroyed
by immersion in hot water. The use
of sponges moistened with boraX and
sugar dissolved in boiling water to
poison the ants is also sometimes rec
commended, but has not been found
effective. The distribution of sweet
bats which do not actually kill the
ants often results in increasing their
numbers.