Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-08-26

DISEASES OF THE HORSES EYES-Cdt-
aract.-A very common result of periodic
ophthalmia is disease known as cataract,
which consists in opacity of the crystal
line lens, or its capsule, which prevenr
the passage of the rays of light, and eth
er partially Or completely precludes vision.
Cataract is the result of periodic ophthal
mia generally, but it may occur indepen-
IDENTIFY of any previous Inflammation. We
can point to several cases of cataract in
horses in this city where we are perfectly
confident the disease was developed with
out any inhammatory action taking place
A cataract may be further defined as capsu-
lar or lenticular, or capsule lenticular, ac-
cOrding to the situation of the opacity, or
involving the lens, its capsule, or both
lens and capsule, and these may be called
true cataracts, i'll contra-distlnction to II
deposition of lympth in the posterior
chamber close to the crystalline lens, and
which has been designated a false or spuri-
Gus cataract. Symptoms: If the cataract
is large it is detected by its pearl which
appearance, and according to its size and
situation, there is part or complete loss
of vision. In some cases the pupillary
opening is dilated, presenting an amauro-
tic condition, whilst in others it is contract
ed; the latter condition of the pupil is
usually seen when the cateract is small.
\ small sized cataract in some instanc-
ces is difficult of detection, and in the
examination of the eye might be over
looked. In all cases. if the eye appears
unnaturally small and the pupil contract
ed, 1t is n suspicious symptom that some
thing is amiSs, and Il more thorough
examination should be made. This is
best done by placing the horse in a dark
ened stable for Il short period, and then
bringing a lighted candle near to the eye.
when any alteration in the structure OF
the lens can be noticed. and the action of
the iris may be observed. We do not
purpose recommending any mode of treat
ment for this disease, as it cannot be re-
moved without IN operation which is al
together inadmissible in the horse for va
rious reasons, although beneficial in the
human suDiect.-CdnGdG Farmer.
WIRE NETTING FOR PLAsTERING.-
Wire netting for plastering we are in
formed is being rapidly introduced to
take the place of lsthes 1t takes less
labor to place on the walls, is more con
tinuous, and will not burn. Coarse net
ting with one inch mesh, and made oil
strong wire, is found to answer best. Fol
ornamental cornice work it is especially
valuable, and it can be bent into any de-
sired form. Secured to iron studding il
Il brick building, our greatest danger Oh
account of fire would be removed A
| still further application of this plan is tC
make round bags of wire resembling bar
rels and to coat them inside and out with
cement. When it hardens these resemble
stone barrels. Filled with sand and sunk
in rows and masses, they make excellent
material for breakwaters. Another extern
sion of the idea has been tried with sue
cess in England. 1t consists in making
iron-framed buildings, covering them will
wire netting, and spreading concrete OF
both sides. 1t is claimed that house
walls. floors, roofs, doors, partitions ant
all, has been built that is strong. firm
and absolutely non-combustible. Various
applications of the use of wire netting anC
plaster or cement, readily suggest them
selves, and the matter is worthy of the
attention of mechanics and builders