Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-08-29
MINUTE INSECT PESTS.

especially specimens of leaves of grape vines,
peach, plum, pear and almond trees, that
were dried up and apparently tie vegetable
saps extracted. On examination the leaves
were found to have been infested by several
species of minute insects. Those from Fres-
no were infested by small yellow mite ore-
SEVENTEEN of an inch in length, cblong, ovate |
in form, body and legs covered with spines, |
two minute red marks on the back near the |
head, mouth parts formed for biting or suck |
ing, and eight legs. This species somewhat |
resembles in form the red spider Tor mite), |
but differs in color. For the present it may |
be named the yellow mite.
The leaves received from Vacsville were |
infested with a species of thrip. Mr.. Cooke |
visited the section week before last and pro-
cured specimens of the species in all stages of |
its existence, larva, .pupa and perfect insect, |
which are mounted for microscopic use. The |
larva has the appearance of small louise, |
with elongated abdomen, color primrose yell
low, with transverse orange color bar at base |
and similar bar at tip of abdomen the at, |
tenra are five jointed, and length CT larva |
oue-thirtieth of an inch. This insect is act
i've in the pupa state, therefore the trans |,
formation is incomplete. The adult, or per-
feet insect, color brownish. black, with q
brown transverse bar on prothorsx, and two
yellowish bands across wings, attenra eight
or Eine.jointed, length of insect ene-twenty-
eighth of an inch. Mr.. Cooke states that some
nautralists have doubts as to the thrips
being vegetable feeders, especially Professor
Wralsh, vino stated they were predaceous and
lived upon other species of insect life. Mr..
Cooke says that he is satisfied that they live
upon vegetable saps, as can be witnessed on
examination of the leaves on trees and
plants infested by them at Vaca and Pleas
ant valleys, viz, pear, peach, plum and al.
mond trees also on the beans and sunhow-
ers. He colonized some thrips on leaves in
tested by the red spider, but the thrips evil
IDENTIFY preferred the sap of the leaves. This
Species in all probability, belong to the genus
Melsnthrips, which means black thrips.
Leaves received from Mr.. Grooves, of Chi
CO, were infested by the yellow mite similar
to specimens from Fresno. and also with.
thrips which, combined, had destroyed the
leaves. The fine webs made by the mites ap-
peared to be an excellent trap for the thrips
All trees infested by these pests should be
sprayed with soap and sulphur solutions
(but it is now too late for this seasoD). How
ever. the leaves falling from infested trees
should be raked together and burned, and
the trees thoroughly washed with lye in'sthe
winter season. -,t 80
Mr. Cooke has q fiue collection of tie larva
and moths which have appeared in the peach
es, plums, apricots and pruues this season.
He SLlGHrED NOBODY. -On Saturday
evening the road agents made it lively for
pedestrians in different parts of the city. A
man by the name of Williams was stopped
about IL o'clock on Twelfth and d streets.
The robber placed pistol at his head and
commanded him TO raise both hands, and the
request was complied with. He then searched
Williams pockets and took therefrom ten
cent?, a plug of tobacco aud bunch of keys.
He returned the keys and when requested to
divide the tobacco refused, claiming that it
was not half compensation enough for his
trouble. The foo.pad then ordered his VIC
tim to march off and not look back, or he
would put bullet through hiseye. Another
man was stopped on D street, near Fifteenth,
and ordered to hand over the contents of his
pockets. This he did without hesitation, and
the robber got 81 30 for his trouble. The
next man interviewed was Eli Baker, clerk
ct w. J. O'Brien's store. Mr.. Baker was
near the corner of Fourteenth and G streets,
on his way home, when robber pointed a re.
volver at his head and commanded him to
pass over his loose change. Mr.. Baker, not
| desiring any controversy with the thief, COM
| piled with his request, and gave him SO 80.
Charles Lusk, of Ell Dorado county, was
stopped at Thirteenth and l streets by the
same individual. Mr.. Lusk had $50 in his
pocket, which he did not care to part with,
and being large, powerful man, he played a
bluff game and saved his coin.
ENTERTAINMENT OF FoREsTERs.-At the
close of the meeting of Court Capitol Of
| Foresters last evening the L,dge was invited
by one of the members. Thomas Bromley, tc
| o. ot ono oSr The
Lodge in body accepted the invitation, and
marched to Mr.. Bromleys residence. The
parl, rs were handsomely illuminated and
decorated. Over the door in large gold let
tiers was the word Welcome" After spend
blage proceeded to the lawn, which was
handsomely lit up with Chinese lanterns, ant
| tables were spread with the best that the
markets afford. Grove l.. johnson was ap
pointed master of ceremonies, and in a nea
speech returned thanks to Mr.. and Mrs
Bromley for their hospitsble reception, ant
| in behalf of the host and hostess extended {
welcome to ALL After feastipg and tosstine
they repaired to the parlors. and were treateo
at the piano. Songs were given by Al Pritch
ard, J. II. Merrill, R. N. johnson and w
! ID. Grove. Speeches were made by r. b
Harmon, G. E. Mills, w. FL. Hamilton ans
Grove l., j ohnsop. Among the ladies pres
ent were: Mrs. Thomas Bromley, Mira
Henry Longton. Mrs. Shape, Miss Alic
Lorgtcn, Miss Fannie Shape and Mics Nelli'
kilday.
The METROPOLITAN THEaTER.-The new
Metropolitan Theater will be opened o-nigh
BY the Madison Square Theater Company, il
the popular az Of "Hazsl Kirke." Thi
play is the most popular one of the day. 1t
merit is that it is pure, simple story, FIJI
of human weakness and human strength
full Of deserved suffering and cruel fate
full of sadness. yet lighted up with smiles
The plot is well worked out, and the vindica
ton with its resultant happiness comes il
perfect time to make the enjoyment CON
plste. It ia not only fine play, but is we
presented by the Madison Square Company
Among the performers are some of the bes
artists of the American stage. Before To
commencement of the play dedicatory &C
dress will be delivered by Walter Leman, c
San Francisco, an old and favorite actor
well known to the thsater going people c
California. A dedicatory poem will be de
Souvenirs will be given with each programm
at the door.
GARLAND Social CLUB.-Some Of th
young people of the city have organized
social club which they have named "Th
Garland" The object is to give entertair
ments, picnics and dances. Their object
to furnish chaste and respectable amusement
for themselves and their immediate circle
friends. All of their entertainments will
In charge of committee, who will see th'
none but the most respectable attend. a
their last nesting L. Higustt, n. Stein an
l Nj Mar=a faA
mittee. The Hussar Band has been engages
and their first entertainment will be given
Richmond Grove at an early date.
CHURCH SocIAL.-A very pleasant soci
party was given last Friday evening at Il
residence OF Mr.. Krull, near Enterprise Hsl
A large number Of the residents of tn
neighborhood assembled in the evening ar
spent several hours in games conversation ar
singing. The singing and instrumental mus
by Miss Hester, of Clarksburg, contribute
much to the evenings enjoyment. a bount
full supper was spread. The proceeds 1888 >
g. X. Stanley.
NoTARIEs APPoISTED.-The Governor b
appointed the following Notaries Public +:
Martin, for P,umas county, to reside at Il
Summit; Charles I. Stanley, for the CT
and county of San Francisco, to reside In 81
Francisco; Geo. b. Shatfer, for Los Angel
county, to reside at Anaheim; Charles
Hubbs. for Solano county, to reside in V,
lejo.
FoR County, TREAssRER.-Louis Schmas
zle announces himself candidate for &
office Of County Treasurer. subject to the
cision Of the Democratic County Conve
ton.