Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-12-07

small lots of Is to 100 barrels over this section,
and in forwarding the fruit contracted to
market 1t has purchased. to this date, over
$1,000 barrels Of No. 1 graft apples OF these,
5000 barrels are sent to New York for storage
in coolers" where the fruit is guaranteed to be
constantly kept at temperature Of 40 degrees,
which prevents decay and admits of sales late in
the season when the markets are cleaned out of
choice fruit. The remainder of it's extensive
purchase will be sent direct to Boston for stOr-
age and sale.-Rutland Herald Vermont)
Influenza, or :. Pink-Eye,'' in Horses.
BY PROF. A. LIAUTARD, M. D., v. S., DEAN OF THE
AMERICAN VETERINARY COLLEGE.
From the American Agriculturist.
Under the above names are included many
different diseases of the horse It is, however,
better to restrict the term influenza to only the
epizOOtic disease of horses, which is analogous
to the Influenza of man, and accompanied by
catarrhal Inflammation of the air passages, with
general debility OF weakness of the animal
The common term of pink-eye is used by
horse-Owners on account of the cOloratiOn and
general appearance of the eye. This is not
new disease. as might be inferred from the re-
ports in the newspapers. The first account of
an affection similar to it dates as far back as
1G29. In 1882 it prevailed in England. in 1746 in
Germany, in 175S in the north of Scotland and
so on; in modern times it prevailed in 1910 in
again, while every one remembers the epizootic
or 1917 which prevailed in this country This
started In Canada and spread all over this CONT
nent, disabling horses, preventing their use and
thus for number of weeks interfered with the
immense traffic of our people. while it carried
of hundreds of valuable animals, either by dis
ease, or. in many instances improper and inju-
dciOus treatment The latest appearance OF
this affection was just one year ago when sew
eral OF our large cities suffered from the same
trouble
Influenza is disease essentially epizootic
that is, affecting large number Of horses upon
large territory. and it's sudden appearance
can as yet only be vaguely explained. 1t ap-
pears in all climates and under all temperatures
Many causes have been assigned for it, such as
sudden change of air. miasmatic Influences a
peculiar electric condition Ofthe air. etc. The pres
ence of ozone in excess in the atmosphere. the in
fiuence of continued eastern or western Winds are
considered by some authors as essential causes,
but careful investigation has shown most of
them to be grOundless. Drafts or currents of
air. low and badly ventilated stables, are re-
garded as predispOsing causes. but this restsOn
no real ground, as we have seen it in New York
prevail in the best stables, where all hygienic
rules were carefully observed as often as in the
poorest shanties, where fresh air and light were
almost unknown, and where filth was gathered
without regard to health. The sex. the age, the
breed Of the animal. seems to have no influence
though in the last two outbreaks in the United
States mares seemed to suffer in greater num-
bers, and they also made more general re-
cOvery. geidings, as general thing yielding
less readily to treatment.
The question of cOntagion is yet unsettled:
many admit it, while many others deny it. The
symptoms make their appearance suddenly; an
animal, apparently perfectly well at given
time, may few hours afterwards be very sick.
At nrst the animals may show only slight loss
OF appetite, little fever, which may vary in
intensity, the pulse becoming quicker, the res
piration increased and the temperature rising
several degrees. The throat becomes tender
on pressure, and then dry and painful cough an
pears. The eyes become blOodshot and sw ollen,
with discharge more or less abundant. Some
times there Ia an iDfammatOry condition of the
eye. followed by the formation of pus and often
the extremities are swollen. Soon discharge
from the nose takes place, at first thin and wa
terry. afterwards more pus-like in character Ac-
cordng to the type and severity Of the disease
and the popularity of the individuals, nervous
symptoms show themselves, or troubles Of the
chest and bowels are detected Thus we find
symptoms Of lung fever, or bronchitis, colicky
pains, or inflammation Of the bowels, compl-
eating the original disease, and again rheumatic
symptoms are sometimes observed Generally
the disease runs regular course, and lasts but
a few days from seven to ten. unless it becomes
complicated. In the first case there is no fear
for ultimate recovery, while in the other fatal
results may occur. The epiZOOtic may last
short time, or it may continue for weeks or
months; cases are recorded where it lasted
whole year. Irregular in it's appearance and in
Its manipulatiOns, it may affect few horses or
may lay up all the animals of stable. When
the disease is simple in its character there is no
mortality; in the epizOOtic of Cleveland. in 1860
1t is said that only one horse died out of 400
SICK ones; When it Is complicated. the mortal
ity is likely to be greater. and specially is this
the case where the disease known as Purples
(pWpara hepsOrrhagica) appears.
The treatment of simple influenza is very
easy. Rest, care in the diet, abundant drinks
with small doses of saltpetre are the principal
things to be observed. Where there is sore
throat, employ slight counter irritations by
liRiments and blisters. A mixture of honey or
molasses with iiquorice. gum arabic and ex-
tract OF belladOnna, will allay the cough. If
there is extreme debility, alcoholic slim
ulants may be given in the water
and if the administration of pills does
not produce too much cough. 9 drains of carbo-
nate OF ammonia. with one dram Of camphor
may be given. Careful attention to hygiene
proper ventilation. fresh and clean bedding,
bandasing OF the smaller extremities, and Judi
ciOus blanketing accOrdidg to the conditions of
external air, are of the greatest advantage in
the management Of influenza. Complications
require different treatment according to their
lating to the prevention of the disease; clean
illness and disinfectiOn being about the only adj
vice to give; but influenza will appear no mat
ter what precautions may have been taken
against it.
An Alleged aesthetic Toilette.
From o Fashion Letter.
A lady wore, recently at an evening party en-
tertainment, in Brooklyn, dress of dark-green
velvet made with sleeves full to the elbow. but
terminating in close, deep cuff covered with
antique lace. The skirt was long and plain.
with a triple plat in the back and double ruche
Of satin and velvet round the bottom, but other
wise untrimmed. The basque was deep and
formed rounding point in front, and what is
known as the ''lOtus-leaf' shape in the back. It
mad no trimming whatever except buttons. But
large collar of antique lace was worn with it,
an amber necklace of fine Opaque and carefully
graded beads and an amber comb. The collar
was drawn NJ q fold from the high tops of the
sleeves and fastened with small cameo pins.
Inc toilet was perfectly simple, yet singularly
efiective. 1t differentiated itself from others,
and everyone said; ''How asthetic!"
Coming Of Age-A Domestic Drama.
My Lady: mo, no, General Don't talk to
me OF school and collegei There's nothing like
home influence for boys My precious darling
has never left my side since he was born-iust
twenty-one years this very day, General-and
he has kept the heart of q child. and never given
me an hours anxiety In all his innocent life ~
The General: sAh, he'll soon be wanting to