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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-05-15

Questions Aroused by the APPEAR
auus OF the Empty lRace-OLher
Interesting Points.


Two steam drills were pounding away all
on Sunday ut the tough granite rocks that
lie adr0ss The route OF the Brandywlne la
iercsptlnc sewer, at the foot OF Jefferson
street.. TIE sharp, loud hGmmering at
tracied hundreds OF park strollers on san
day 10 that point along the RAGS. Il vas
said that Contractor Jacoby finds OUT blue
granite mloh tougher substance for pierre
ipg than the softer brown stone he lsu9eus-
TONED % 10 the Connecticut region.
The blacEsmiths are Kept going all the
time TeuHwing the hard edges 0, tho steel
drills, Sometimes now drill will last iog
q thre s.fO0t piercing and on other occasions
It Is Diuntei Mt the lrst contact with the
rock. Tie macs OF rock the engineers wete
attacking on sunday extends beyond the
dspth OF the NECESSARY cutting and stretches
a,hwart ii. II 10 one OF the most difficult
pninCi along the route. All tbs iuuiHgs
needed Tor th5 explosions were finished
Sunday,
From JaIersol street down to the Tore.
bay al the city mill the south long race ia
egspty Of water II presents very strange
and lu some respects an Interesting spec.
tacis, The extreme filth Of tue chalueI is
ohv!0u2 II "a filed with slime, weeds and
foul-smelliIg mud. ybe obvious remark
from any Intelligent c.til Il is why on
earth does not the water department. imtne-
dlatelY take advantage OF the opportunity
aLA pave iNNh PlHSa aAH4llok ~ tsApNN D'7Ai-A
PLACED Z tins sewer IN tbs oad OF tie taesf"
IL would seem only reasonable, economical
aud IA the proper hyRisulc line 10 10 50.
The EBggd remark was made on Sunday
within The hearing OF a city Official, This
rap,; vas Gu you know they think that
the Aetati1l gained for tue wafer III ia
fiJ1 along the race, open 20 this sunshlas,
4 what tue water needs 70 improve IL for
dylAslng purposes" The QUICK reply came
"lu oaa lead cat or toB, Dt pint OF sur
face li4Itl would muoa moro than nsufrai-
42s the few minutes sunshine and aerhtion
the race water gets IN f. -hor flow from
tle head gates tot the forebhy. I.is said that
. cenedt hhsln for tue race would cost from
4 5000 TO $4,000,
following tle work now ballg done, thu
I tirst dun Witi pass out OF use as an AID TO
/ Bra1iywina i1dustris Is use has been
/ Tor many ears to coalGct water by the
! smell race, ruuntAg bet Hesl the Brandy
I vine Gui ths south long rics, to Phillips
Mill. Hh's Will be practically he demoiisn-
! lag OF tus dam, or 1t least tuGt part of Il
I mex. the fSt IN he ID gates. /. Is hoped
/ now that tns park commissioners wlil do
4 smetbi1g In me dlretIOh Of It's sntlce
/ dsnoNshluy, or tt Least such part Of II W.
4 river NJ. ShortlltFa IN the interest OF the
tlsn commission, Will probably be glad to
s4a this accomplished. /. Il a question
whether ths heavy stone preHs, Work aids
0nvtaing 10 the pl.tur9squeless OF the
| park. Nov tEat lis utility is gone. the lat
i tor question comes i5gitimately tor ward.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-05-15

CANPnELLroN, N. b., May 12.--Y Yesterday
morning at Morissey Rock tunnel, about
six miles west OF CGmpbellton. train with
two engines struck ten tons Of rock, The
bead engine struck the rock throwing the
tender completely over her and allowing
the hind engine to follow up runniug in
and tearing the right side OF the leading
engine and placing them almost side by
side. Fireman Angus Gorham was killed
instantly and Driver Jacob McNutt eeriously
hurt. only two or three cars were deIalled
and about so feet Of TRACK torn up.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-05-15
NINE HUUhs A DAY.
Lower Is0urA Conceded 20 HOUSE
LAinIcF. MiIhoMt Decrense Of INV.


Painters yiihOuI Decrease OF ray.
The i1urneYmeu house uatutnrs held au
adjourned ms4ting on sunday and decided
BY y uuapimous yuts 70 adopt the nine
hours system With 10 hours pay The dl5-
cussiJn 81 the matter az the meeting hei
on sunday, Muy h. wH- the cause OF az
agitation Of the SUI ,ct ali OF last week. II
was generally understood that majority
OF the bgss rLl1ters wonld agree to nine
hours ht tie wsses formerly paid for ten,
hence the formal action OF on Sundays
meeting.
Most 81 the house painters Of tho city,
therefore, arr working On Il nine. hour dry,
he2inulng on Monday. Tbs boss ipainters
WAC decline 70 maze the concession sra IN
q small majority, waiter joseph is one.
He Tatusad TO II luce the numbeT Of work
Ing hours and a. lnHst tAres Of his men
quit work. Oas Of tt-m wLs engaged at
once BY William II. Valentine and TWO by
Charles ~ Blyis.
W. r, Baton has not agreed 10 the nine
hour arrangement bat hiA men are work
Ing, biz. Braton not only thinks that the
u'ne hour Arrangement Il unfair, but TINT
the method pursued by the iou,Drym N 10
obtain Il was uufnir also. They gave no
notice. Nr, B-I'ton does not otlgct to niue
4 hours with rehtiva puY, hat 10 4ine Ii ur4
/ win ten hours psy Many mea ars i'efii.
, Client and nas worth the wages hey demahd,
Richard K-l 3 ronc9i 4 nine hnn-s la1r
| week. Oilers WHO did SO on Monday
! are: W : SiEum rs, James n. Bras, r..
( CatdWei & Son. W, 4. Lutga aud l.. +
I Cbsr some II these lave hesu paying
/ come Of tGeir men $3.50 day OF 10 Io8rs.
Z CArdwell Discharged several inferior II
! mon Who would not bs worth .hetr ws-,a.,
4 rad the new arrangement. Other bDss
/ p4Eter5 whose names lEye not been mea.
4 tphgl nave agreed 70 he nlue-h0uf dag
4 n tH-l .yhp ava A ag4ffgp.I are az fatg u
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-05-15
PHILADELPHIA, WILMINGTON a
BALTIMORE RAILROAD.

TRAINS LEAVE BROAD STREET STATION
ror Baltlmor" and Washington, 1850, i.a6, s.8l
wv io;I, Has a. NJ, 1893 g.lmltol Expreas
Baltimore only, 2,ne, i.0l, 5.O3 and ii. a. n. N,
W sunday, 30, 40, mo, and Ills a. in, iii
tthf, $40 y. n and l2,Oi rirht, tOr IIaJti-
moro only, h0s HuI lI.3O o. m,
Oils a, N. and Limited EAprrss, lg,ssn' m
dhiy except Sunhmyl - ''''
Fpr roln's on th"HapGake IS Ohio Railway ana
Cincinnati, hcrlcrs, Dlnini, Cnp " ",'i
Coarhrs through, 40 y. m. daily. ""u
For cape Charles, tld Point Comfort md Noy.
i9lk, Wa. Aew IYrk, Philadelphia 4 NorfnIk
EaliIohd, lV23 IL III. wecA-days lII6 b. hi,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-05-15
PHILADELPHIA, WILMINGTON Il
Il BALTIMORE RAILROAD
Ainy mn lsgl

Trains Will leave wilmington ne follows.
Philadelphia toxpressl. 1885, 2.h2, 40 $50,
80 $50, $40, gii, iGO7 1910, 1l83 ll.5i a. m,
lib, 1890, l.as, 2=1, bO5, BIZ, BID, 6.2i
'.Os aud 9i0 D. m,
Accommodation, $40, 6.s5, T.05, S.1N and l0.45
q. M. l|.3s, 9.32, 3.aj 43j go, 6.42, 40 and
1870 y. IN.
For Chester teIpress), is5,Gso, 80, $50, $40,
80, li.bl a. M, 1880, bu5 OILY, IUo aud $40
Accommodation, $40, 655, 7.os, $40, 1913, ii.33
a NJ, i9h, s3l, 3+h ALB, BIO, ode $40 and 1880
p. m.
10.45, il5l a. m, 'i1.ID 1890, l,3g, ..S, 2.32,
8i1 t0o, biz, b,56, 6.2l, 70s, '5.22 and 1880 p.
For'west Chester via Larnokin, go and s.Il
a. M, 90! and 3.4j p, IN,
For Newark Centre and Intermediate sta
tens, T4OA m, 1854 and $50 p. m
Baltimore and intermediate stations, IA,
$50, TOT u. M, and l2.l night.
baltimore and Bay Line, 5.gs y. m.
lalhnern and Washington, 4.i6, SOL, oil,
lOl2 anu Hoo "A. IN. l2.uf, -l.I5, 4.2i, 5.23,
Gus. 40, 3! ~ m, and la.ia night.
Trains fur delaware Division leaye for.
New Castle, $40 ll,lS q. M, a4i, 3.5l, 4is6.l5,
i.u, 9al i. M, and l2.lb night
Georgetown, s,3u n, m, A5c and Z. 90 u, m.
Harrington, Delmar and way stations, s.9Oa.
IN, l.b y. m.
Express for Harrington, a.b1 and 100 p. nj
Express for Dover, Harrington and Demar,
Hts n. M. Hnd 1901 night.
franklin city, $50 n. m.
Express Tor Cape Charles, Old Point Comfort
and Norfolk, Illus IA. ~. and 1901 night.
Leave Philadelphia. Broad street, for VII.
miHgton leNpressl, $50, 1.g0, IN. 1871, i0.21,
Ills and ll.35 a. M, -12 IS, 2G1, jOi, i.Ol,
~, b,E, $50, G.O7, 657 7.SU lilo ll.3c and
1903 night
Accommodation, C.2s, . TO- iO.as, lbs a. M,
LEO 80 $40, i.O9, i46, U.eg. s3s. 1908, iOaO and
SUNDAY TRAINS.
For Philadelpnia teEpressj i.ss, Pa, $50,
s. li.5l a. m, 2.g, b.li, bj6, I0S, $50 and
| HlUp N.
Accommodation, 200 s.05, $40 a. M, ialO
H. i.lO, 80, and 1910 p. m.
For Chester (eGpressl i.56 $50, ll.5l a. m,
| BIZ 7.US, and p.lO y. m.
| Accommodation, 100, sos, $40 g. M, 1910
Az 40, b.4O, $50, ana 1880 y. IN.
For New York taxpreesI, i,5a, 252, d.2O, 100,
800, ll.5l u m, 1910 Az, 4l0, biz, a66 aisis
! It5, 'T.2S aud 1870 y. IN.
For West Chester, via Lhmokin SOS T. Nd
| For Nav Castle, II Is night.
For Cape Charles, Old Point Comfort and
Norfolk, 1901 night
For Mildlctown Clayton, Dover, Wyoming
! FELTON,, Harrington, BridReyille, Senford,
| Laurel and DenAr, 1901 night
baltimore and Washington, 40. e.04, I0.i2E.
M, 2.OG, 42i '6.O3. 7.lU, s2n p. M. and !2.49
! night Baltimore, 600 y. IN. and IL. 10 night.
lonye Philadelphia, Huhd Freet, Tor VIII
| ming0n teXpreesl, $50, 7.2O Ills n. H., AL,
Accommodation, hSh, 9.l0, i0.2S a. M, 1913,
| 20i t.i0 S.3s, 1903 and Hiss p. III,
| For further information, passengers are re-
| .errol 10 Tho ticket onre at the station.
Trains marked thus g are limited express
mon viii n extra iaro q charged
| CllAS. II. PUHE, j. Il. WOOD,
General Manager Gen, Pass. Agent
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-05-15

WAsHGSGToN, May l2.-Paymaster gene al
LOCKER OF the navy, chic. OF the bureau OF
provisions and clothing Is suffering from
nervous prostration ard a medical board
Of survey has bAen ordered to determine
his physical condition. As his physician
has warned him against the resumption OF
active service 1t Is likely that Ae will be
placed on the retired list, but no action
will be taken In the matter until the medl-
cal survey IL completed. The report that
General LOCKER has resigned is denied at
the department, as Is also the report that
his mind Is Affactad.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-05-15

aALT LtKs Cry. UTAH, May l2.-The
said PEsna" Opera Company which has
been playing AL over the country during
the last season has collapsed aud most OF
the members Of The troupe are left without
money. The chorus girls vino are mostly
recruited from New York and Philad slphia
ara entirely destitute and the pslaIies OF the
principal me'nbers Of the troupe have not
ueen paid ioE d mo. tn.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-05-15
nneu Nunbrr Mountainous.

WAsHISGTos, HAY l2.--At meeting OF
the Senate COMMITTEES and post. fIices and
post-roads to-day favorable reports were
ordered upon tue nominations OF W. II.
Sttothers TO be- pos naater At Tsrrenton,
Va, and OF james sullivan TO b postmaster
at Harrisonbntg, Va. These nominations
have been held up IN the committee since
December 1911, 1889, aGd January 22i, 1890,
resneeLvelI.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-05-15
EsIS THRsArENs STANLEY.
Hne Says His Rcscuer win STIR che
People ARntpst Him.

CAIRO, MAY l2.-Dr. Zucehinetti Of this
city has received letter from Emln Pasha
dated Baggmoyo, March 3lst. In this letter
Emin says: when LETT the hospital
found myself between the English and the
Germans. Ny decision to return to the
heart OF Africa IN the interest OF the dsr-
mans was soon taken when l saw that the
English were euieavorlng to derive adj.
vantage from the prestige OF my name.
with reference TO stanley and Tippoo lib
have information IL my possession which
II published would create great sensa.
tlcn. Stanley will be the first to stir up
people against me-"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-05-15

Following Ia the official announcement
following the changes In the passerge-
schedules Of the r., W. & b. and W. ~ n,
Railfo DIS. The mail which formerly left
the post office for New Castle at II so o'clock
will nov leave NJ lO,45 o'clock. The one
whish left NJ 1879 Tor Landenberg will
leave At 10 o'clock. At might the mail which
left at Q 40 o'clock for Philadelphia, Nav
York and points east will now leave at s.45
O'Clock,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-05-15
FROM JAPAN.
An Ocean stesn,.hip Lost-Bodies In
n UyaFrei.

BAN FRANcIsco. CAL. May l2.-The japan
Herald says that the ocean steamship
Ulysses, which left Yokohama fot London,
went ashore in a fog in XII channel, about
IS miles of Kobe. April 22d, and is total
loss. No lives we're lost. The Ulysses was
a new ship.
At Yokohama on the 10th instant a cass
was landed from cargo supposed to con.
tain sailed vegetables. The stencil from
1t was unbearable aud It was opened and
found to contain the corpse of mao and
child much ieconposed. The cask WAS
from Nimsea, Oorea, and consigned 10 a
Toxic merchant who says he bought them
for medical purposes. The police arc In
veg.igAtinR.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-05-15
The stenm.h,p AFTER nlsnbieo.

NEW York. May 10.--The American steam
ship Illinois, which arrived this morning,
reports that on the OH instant, In latitude
400, I0', longitude 699. l5', she passed the
North German Lloyd steamer Aller, which
was broken down md proceeding TO New
York. The Illinois offered to tow the Aller
but the captain declined any assistance.
The Aler has l47 cabin and $50 steerage
passengers.
Later-The Aller was sighted OF Fire
Isinnd at 10 40 q. N.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-05-15

CLEVELAND, o., May l2.-James o'Conne!l
who ls accused OF kicking William O'Keete
TO death saturday gave himself up to tho
police yesterday. The most mortem exam
nation shows that OKeefe died OF heart
disease probably super!nduced by the
kicking.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-05-15

WAsHINurog, May IA caucus OF Dem
ocratic SENATORS was held to-day TO eect a
successor 10 senator Beck as chatham.
Senator German, VINO has been acting as
chairman III the absence Of Senator Beck,
was chosen permanent chairman without
puDnaiIIOD
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-05-15

WAsHIsGToS, May 12.-The meeting OF
the executive committee Of the Republican
been held here to-day has again heen post
poned. this time indefinitely. The reason
given for the postponement is the absence
ofs First Assistant Postmaster. general
OlarksOn
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-05-15

wynn, vas Duyned early thia morning.
William Wynn, aged 49, ami his grand
mother, Mrs Catherine Sgules, worebufned
to death. Tie woman was 50 years OF age
and hsiples2. The boy lost his lite in at
tempting TO save her.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-05-15

BosroS, MASS, hay I2--rhe Building
LRborers' Unipn yeqterdHy received an
Oflleial communication from the Master
BItldsrs' Association n the effect that the
demands OF tbs union Tor rs c.nt4 an hour
aud eight hours will be considered az
meeting Thursday next.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-05-15
Lrrt n Irots IN ,nn Gronnh.

BRocKvlLiR. OSr., May l2.-Ihe works OF
the Standard and Venture powder ind
dynamite manufactures situated near this
city ext lDdeh ytgtaftAy. Whars the works
stood 6 q hole In VII h gaoi-slzs 4 house
I could bs placed cut 81 sight No Que was
/ hurt. The loss Is estimated at $4,000.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-05-15

aud solomon Pulver, comprising the firm
Of r. j, Eagau IL Co., Importers OF lace, at
No "a l.ispenarh street. made m assign
ment to-day to Michael Levy without pref
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-05-15
coAsrwIsE ANp pEL.

- A w a u BA
STEAM TRANSFORM. ays5HesS
TlON LlNE, between - a xrR
fhllaielphia' BreHkwa- IS ~ " 1skssf
ter and Wachaprsugle, 8ssik Ss3gssss4
W. The scngoing palace snloon senmrr W.
" w. S"lt, =, u. peaEy rOmmun er, will Leave
MachafreaRne. commencing Thursday, June
on IN anu every hi sduy, nn,il further notice.
~ ., enct @onk' ~ y a. m Returning will leave
bhiuIellllliit, per II, outh Delaware avenue,
nrsi Whali lel Spruce street overy Monday,
y Nv q. NJ topping nj the following places:
Shrhter' "a 'nnt rcr Qtfp site Wnminrton),
s'' usa-lino er, NlaiHat = river and oppo-
silN eworA lietch, connecting with annex
Ion Ion ioi MILFORD ana Frederick, al / ewes lor
h',"hoth, hnc1tnHgus ISLAND, Nelupengo
hhu hoe island, in ArcUmac county Nh SUI
lnrlor accommodations for freight and pasacn-
GERS rare 70 Lewes, 81, 1ahle de hote nj city
pflces no w. W. Colt will leave du Pnnt Ter
every saturday evening at s;.O o'clock for ASH
lhi hanks outside, returning Sunday evening.
y refreshing And untisltrbrd nirht,s rest IA
elegantly furnished Siate-rnomg Eishinp tackle
anu Dali can be procured on board nj n tribe.
FHre' 81; state-room, /. berth, SO cents.
no..., A. u. u, DEAKYNE& CO.,
General Agents, Pier IS South Delaware ave
nue., Philadelphia. '"'-'
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-05-15
Hook Hinder. want Wore PAY.

BosrON, May l0.-Ihe book binders here
are considering the adviability Of do.
handing more pay, and Ut meeting last
night appointed committee to revise the
price list.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-05-15

When Baby was aek, we gave her castora.
When she was a Child, she cried for Castor:a
When she Became atls, she chung 10 Custoria
when she had Children, she gave them CaStoria
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-05-15

Are you bilious aud dyspeptic
Does your liver rlug lsh seem
L. your slumber often broken
Ey q hideous, nightmare dreamf
Friend, be wise: Tbs Pleasant Pellets
Made by DR.. Pierce procure,
And they II bring you bacK the sunshine
OF good health, you may be sure.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-05-15

SANDWICH, MASS, May Adjustments
on the Charles W. Spur Veneer Works at
sandwich to the amount OF $50, 900 have
been served by the sheriff. The company
has offices 10 New York aud Boston.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-05-15

1t Ia stRted that * senator Thomas &,
Hodson OF orisf1ald, s7msrset county, viii
leave t'at place and settle in Baltimore to
praStios Ian. y
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-05-15

Cough away II you want to, but ~ not,
use Bale's Honey of Horehound and Tar.
Pixies Toothaohe DEopA cure IN one
mlRuta. :.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-05-15

PIcHMuSD. Va, May l2,-rhe wife OF
Ca inef j. u Cooper Of the Old Dominion
Steamship Company New York, arrived
here this N rnlug per steamer with party
OF friend While sitting in the capitol
grounds she suddenly died from apoplexy.
-
Thin md impure blood IL made rich and
hehlthtul by 'aktng Hoods Sarsaparilla. 1t
cures sttoIula, salt rhouin, ~ blood disorders
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-05-15
DAILY sun
Daily te1. sunday da,

fOf connections soc timetables at all statioui
BOWNEsS BRIGGS, Gen. Psss. Agent
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-05-15

a W y II = z a 7
STEAM TRANSPORTA.
llON LlNE, between
Philadelphia, Brenkwa-
ter and Wachaprengue,
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1890-09-12

Young Difiident (who has been court
Ing girl for two years without getting
up the nerve to propose)- you read
about those seminary girls in Massa-
chusetts who were made sick by nerve
training" Amanda?
Amanda-Yes, read about 1t.
Dinldent-What a foolish thing that
was.
Amanda lin discouraged tone)-l
don't know about II. think 1t would
be q good thing II you would enter into
course Of nerve-training yourself. You
seem to need it.
fDihldent went home pondering over
her remarks, and the next evening he
proposed and was accepted. ]-Texas
Siftings
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1890-09-12

A tramp who was rubbing Woodward
avenue lamp-post the other day struck o
pedestrian for dime, saying he wanted
to get bite to eat
why don't you try some Of theso
houses around here?" was asked.
I've tried all but that one on this
block, and the people are either away or
down on the purfesh.
But why didn'tyou try that one?,'
I'm no fool, mister. may not be
purity but I've got some common sense.
"Wellr'
well, follow the street sprinkler and
you can't go wrong. When 1t leaves q
dry spot in front of mans house you
just keep away from that man. That's
where they tie ropes around the chill
drens bodies just before feeding. DE
troit Free press
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1890-09-12
THE MOSQUITO PEST.
The Insect's Propagation Not to lie Less
ea.a by Dragon Files.


ensd by Dragon Piles.
The prospect OF the mitigation or ox'
Termination of the mosquito by tho
propagation OF the dragon fly is no, en-
rouraging. For some time there has
been an idea among entomologists, cs'
pecially those whose acquaintanccs
with the science was more enthusias-
tic than thorough, that In view OF the
known fact, that dragon iiics are dead
" enemies Of mosquitoes and devour
vast quantities OF thcm and OF their
iarve. itmight DO possible by tho arti'
hcial propagation OF the flies to so d.
minish the crop OF mosquitoes as To
make life considerably more endurable
In localitie. whore now they are an al
most intollerable nuisance.
Last June DIR. Lamborn, OF this city,
offered prizes aggregating $500 for es'
says upon the subject and the means
Of exterminating tho mosquito.
and especially upon the feas''
bility OF the use OF the dragon
fly for that purpose. The papers
werc to be sent to the American Mu-
scum OF Natural History by December
last, and then to be passed upon by
Prot Newberry, of this city. and Rev.
Henry c. McCook, OF the Philadelphia
Academy OF Natural Sciences. Several
essays were sent In. and few days ago
the decision upon them was announced.
the first prize, sl5o, going to Mrs. Eu-
gene NJ. Aaron, Of Philadelphia Mrs.
Aaron finds that the scheme for cxter-
minating mosquitoes by artiically prop
agated dragon dies Is impracticable for
these reasons:
Frst-The apparent impossibility OF
overcoming the immense fecundity OF
mosquitoes by the comparatively limited
number and capacity OF dragon flies.
Second-The peculiar migratory hab-
Its OF dragon flies.
Third-Thc mosquitoes are practically
nocturnal insects, while the dragon fies
are subst tantially diurnal. When the
mosquitoes most need determination the
dragon flies would be asleep.
Fourth-The difficulty OF successfully
carrying on artificial propagation OF
dragon flies on any extensive scale. and
especially the difficulty arising from
the fact that the larvm OF the flies are
fully as fond OF each other as they are OF
mosquito larve.
In conclusion. Mrs Aaron decides
that the breeding OF dragon flies for
service in exterminating insects must
DO attended with immense expense, and
great uncertainty rs TO results, and
that while they may be reared In linn
tied number and found serviceable, the
amount OF the service would be COM
parativcly significant, and could at best
be only secondary factor in reducing
the number of mosquitoes. The great
remedy for mosquitoes, however, Mrs,
Aaron says, is thorough drainage and
tho clearing away OF ponds, pools.
swampy spots and other breeding places
for the insects.-N. Y. Letter.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1890-09-12

--Scotchmen banqucting In London
are now entertained with music OF real
northern bagpipes. played into phono
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