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Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-08-03

A curious old volume tells Of cat
concert, which was part of the enter
tainment at great religious festival at
Brussels in Ascension week in 1919. A
bear played the organ. This organ was
composed Of twenty cats shut in narrow
boxes; their tails were tied to cords
connected with the notes of the organ.
Each time the bear struck the keys he
pulled the tail Of a poor cat, and forced
it to new in tune. Historians also tel
us of such organs with pigs and cats to
gether. 1t is related that an ancien
German king was cured Of deep melan
choly by having played to him an organ
composed of cats, their voices, attached
to their tails, being arranged in scales
and their tails pinched to make then
give the proper notes
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-08-03
A Child's Question.

Children will ask puzzling and some
times notifying questions. In 'Ethics
for Young People" Prof. c. c. Everett
tells of a question he asked when n small
boy. He says:
A lady was talking with me about
"casily besetting SINS" She said that
her besetting sin was pride. looked
at her in innocent wonder and ex-
claimed: why, what have you to be
proud OPP l saw at once by her confu-
sion that had made a very impndent
and unlucky speech.
We cannot ask this question of 9th
ers; but if anyone who is disposed tc
be proud should ask himself the cues
ton: "NNhat have you to be proud OFF
and answer it truly, it might do him
rood
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-08-03
CHRISTENING THE BABY.
The Incident Was Amuaing, Even If 1t
Was Uncomfortable.

The Incident Was kmusing, Even If 1t
Was Uncomfortable.
was at Miners creek in Idaho when
an incident happened that was both
amusing and uncomfortable.
"Who names this child?" said the par
son, as he looked at the two mountain
specimens who had brought in the baby
20 be "krisened."
The man stepped forward and said
loud enough for the rest of the school
house congregation to hear.
"'Tain't got no name yet. Me and
Sally couldn't hitch on n name"
How will Joseph dor" asked the par
son, anxiously.
81 reckon that will do fust rate" an
| swered the man, and as the woman did
not object, the ceremony proceeded,
and the infant was duly christened Jo-
| seph. The mountaineer and his wife
| did not stay to the rest of the service,
| as the newly-christened had powerful
lungs and knew how to use them.
But the next day they returned and
brought some of their friends with
| them.
you made right smart of mis-
take" said baby's grandmother, who
accompanied it this time, IAN low it's
agin the law, to. Yer krisened the
baby Joseph"
"And it's good name, too" said the
parson, much surprised.
mot for this 'ere young 'un, reckon.
Why, man alive, it's gal"
"Car'nt help that" said the parson,
stoutly. The objection comes too late.
The father should have objected when
offered the name"
But here the parsons wife came to
the rescue and with womanly tact sug-
gested a compromise on Josephine, and
the parson vowed that hereafter the
good woman should assist him in the
services to see that no illegal formula
was pronounced, as in this instance.
| Detroit Free Pree.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-08-03
Sound Advice.

A sensible bit of advice was given by
a colored man, not long ago, to a quar-
relsome friend. 1t was in n brickyard,
and two of the wcrkmen had a dispute
which ended with blows.
In the skirmish one of them was hurt,
and the employer, who saw the end Of
the fight, and was a man Of more tenn
per than discretion. advised him to get
a warrant for the others arrest.
While the matter was under discus
sion, colored man who had seen the
whole affair made his way to the in
jured party and said:
"You don want t get no warrant,
Jim! You get yo'self two pieces o
plarster, good big ones, an put one
piece on yo' hade, an de oder on 20
mouf, an you'll be all right"
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-08-03

DESERTERi'
those worn, listless men, i'll, starved
and broken in body as they were, re-
membered they were soldiers still.
Turning with one impulse upon the spy,
they gave one hearty, kissing groan of
contempt. But the object of their
wrath, standing cold and unmoved,
changed neither pose nor feature; and
his voice rang out firm and clear as he
answered.
1--WE have met before, boy!"
But prison discipline was alert, re-
| joicing.
"Order in ranks, there! Sergeant Of
the guard" roared the major, drawing
his sword, "seize that rebelllous traitorl
Yank him to the guard-housel He shall
have bath for thisl"
The angry glow had quick faded from
1 Fauntleroy's face, the wrathful light in
his eye changed to a stare of wondering
doubt long before rough hands of guards
seized and hurried him away. And
even then, careless of indignity and
| physical maltreatment equally as OF
| prospective torture of "the BATH" he
turned to look over his shoulder at the
calm, unchanged face of the man who
had spoken those words. For, burned
into his brain on the prison-car, they had
stood before him ever since as sign
as his sole hope of deliverance from this
living death.
But Fitzhugh seemed to have dis
missed the incident wholly from hi
mind, speaking briefly to the genera
and naming corps and histories Of meI
he recognized. Only when the inspec
ton ended, and the nervous major wa
bowling the party to the gate, the sp!
said, quietly:
"With your leave, general, I woult
ask the major to let me speak to tn
prisoner who denounced me-"
Gas you please, SIR" the veteran an
swered, coldly, but with a glance OF SUI
prise. understand, you were assigne
to me only to identify prisoners; an
the telegram received this morning sal
yop were needed ut once in Washing
kA@eG4
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-08-03
161.163HSo Main St,
Theo Oliver, Mgr.
HER OPINION.

For Ave years | have been tortured with
blood and skin disc known in medical par
lance as Herpes" IL anitested itself IN
bright red swollen patches under the skin, The
fiery burning sensations was intoleraIle NY
face was dishgursd, my hands, arms, feet an
body felt AS II they had been poisoned ProAl
nifty to my Kitchen stove and all exercise ag
greVated the mAlady. II was relief 20 u.ruHt
my feet out of the bed in the coolest nigl is
lost flesh for LACE Of necessary eep and rest
Physicians who treated me gave me only tem-
porary relief. 1 used the Cutcura remedies
Aver s and Hoods Sarsaparillas and other D'ood
purifiers, none of which hit MY case. was dis
Outraged and not inclined to try anything more.
For I = o years have been importuned t. try
Sawyer's d ndelion Compound, but declined
/ had no faith tn It anything or anybody cou'd
Gu me, but finally yielded to entreatios and
began to use the medicine. To nay great JOY,
before had used the first bottle was enc ourHg-
ed The red botches gradually disappeared.
the burning sensation ceased, my appetite re
turned and my complexion improved. l have
taken three bottles OF the Compound and cal
myself well! have used nothing best es I
secure this result Icommend the Com ound Ia
ali persons who need such Il remedy. You may
use my TESTIMONY to ms iro confidence in the 80
who doubt the efficacy of Sawyer's .Dandelto on
Compound.
MRS. f. W. STORRS, 36l Kossuth ST.,
Bridgeport, Conn.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-08-03
A Fair
Blockade Breaker !
BY T. C. DELEoN.

1nen, on the third morning, all was
stir and hustle betimes. Men were
ordered into ranks at reveille, sick or
well, many scarce able to stand, from
illness and starvation, some of them
but half clad and wholly shoeless, all
well-nigh frozen, as they shivered for
hours In that piercing air, in half q
foot of snow.
Grim, unshaven, with matted hair
and filthy shreds of clothing, grew
some, hideous parade of misery they
made; for the rare exception was he
who had one decent garment, and did
not share that with nauseous vermin,
bred of uncleanliness and want of
change.
But now the prison-inspecting officer
had come; for the better manhood and
independence of the press, learning the
hidden facts of some of the worst pris-
ons, had not failed to turn the strong
est light upon their abuses. And SO
grave and clrcumstantial had grown
the repetition of press demand for re-
form, that Mr.. Lincoln himself took
note of it.
Then, as was ever the case when
that strong, quaint humanity in the
pTSS1uSnb was IOuoCd NY "AOh6B OAhO
war department ordered inspection,
close investigation and report And
Gen. Baldwin-en route to this special
duty when the prisoners had halted in
Baltimore streets the previous Sunday
now entered the Camp Morton stock
ade, followed by small staff.
The obsequious major in command,
gorgeous in new uniform, moved by
his side with an exaggerated Difference
all the more notable from his usual
self-importance. But very grave and
stern were the veterans set lips, as he
turned often to the aid beside him, in
structing entries in the book he bore
But out of the grave, firm face the
eyes cleaned pityingly and surprised
| along that long and hideous line; and
moro than once they fingered long
and painfully upon some object more
| pleading than its neighbor, in the suf
fcring stamped upon bent frame anC
worn face. Once the veteran turned
abruptly to the aid, cutting in mid
flow some unheard comment of the
prison commandant, with the quick
impulsive speech:
my God! captain, we have both beer
somewhat in the front; have heard O.
| the horrors of war, but never have
seen them until now!"
Behind the general strobe tall, sol
dierly man, wrapped in long cloak
but wearing neither plume nor ranl
marks on his hat. AS the inspection
halted in front of Evans squad, thi
man moved nearer, and, saluting, sal
loud and clearly:
1.-The McHenry prisoners we saw Il
Baltimore Sunday, sir"
Then, fixing his gaze full upon Evans
he forced his attention, and, openin
his cloak as though to readjust it, dis
played his full figure. A hot flush ros
to the young scouts face, and the prise
languor, already beginning to creep int
his eyes, was burned out of them by tn
glow of angry contempt that met tn
others stare. With ono quick step il
front of his line, he folded his arms an
cried:
$50, tits you come to taunt us, Peyto
Fitzhugh! Here, boys!" He turned
the line, pointing straight at the ia
spy. "Bo men once moro! Give or
groan for that Virginia deserter!''
Electrified by his voice and miel
catching the full force of his taun
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-08-03
To The PubIic:
David j. McKenna
License Application.

Town Clerks Office, Waterbury, Conn,
August 1, 1892. This is to certify that
Keefe & Foley have filed an ap-
plication to sell spirituous and intoxi-
eating liquors at 535 Baldwin street,
in said town, and are endorsed by R F.
Sheehan, William G. Moore, Patrick Ho-
gan, John Murphy, Patrick Madden, eleo-
tors and taxpayers in said town.
JAMES J. MADDEN, Town Clerk.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-08-03
A GREAT CURIOSITY.
low Five Little Ash Trees Were Turns
IntO One.

How Five Little Ash Trees Were Turned
Into One.
One of the greatest attractions in the
Jardin discrimination, in Paris, is a
curiously-shaped tree, leaning for sup
port against light iron framework.
Five little ash trees growing within
a few inches Of one another were graft
ed into one thick stem when about a
foot from the ground. The trees took
kindly to the companionship, and grew
up together for more than ten inches,
when the partnership was dissolved,
and the stem separated into two parts.
Each part was forced to travel for a
short distance in opposite directions
and at right angles to the main stem
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-08-03

Algy-Mr. Bunker, think 1 have
been in your employ long enough to be
entitled to an increase in saalry.
Bunker agree with you partly, Mr..
Differs. think you hare been in m!
employ long enough.-Jury.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-08-03
A Mitienting CircumstMnce.

Restocking proof of insensibility
that marriage of Johnson's, only two
months after his first wife's death!
She-Yes; but he insisted on having
the wedding a very quiet one on account
of his recent aff1iction.-Puck.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-08-03
Did Very Well.

Friend-Well, the hanging committee
accepted your picture.
Artist-Eh? Wha-? haven't sent
any picture. My picture, a "Foggy
Morning." was to be sent, but the
stupid man made a mistake.
''What did he take?"
IAN old frame with piece of spoiled
canvas in it?''
''Well. they took it anyhow. You
know it's an impressionist exhibition. u
IN. Y. Weekly.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-08-03

"How do you do?" said mammals call
er to little Fay.
81 don't do anything" answered Fay.
cts vacation, and mamma said could
have a rest. "-Harper's Young People.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-08-03

Rosalie-Some men think that Miss
Bullion is pretty.
Gracc-The idea! Why, one of the
best artists in town did her portrait,
and it was so good that the academy re,
fused to let the hideous thing in the ex'
hibition.-Harper's Bazaar.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-08-03

"Mr. Tilbow called to-day and re-
turned the umbrella you loaned him
last week"
'Did, eh? Well, by Jove! wonder
what game that fellow is trying to play
on me?"-Chlcago News.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-08-03
Nh, 4 4, Railroad Time Table
June s. 1892.
NAUGATUCK DIVISION.
Trains leave Waterbury for


NAUGATUCK DIVISION.
Trains leave Waterbury for
NEW YORK-6.O5 7:3O, 1926. 1880 a. m. les
s:e5. b5s pm: Sunday As p: o. m; c.6 Returno
N ss s4e s 3anstiGnT Rs
furn~s.Co, 1900 a. M, 145 p. m. Sunday 500
NEW & LONDON and intermediate stations,
pR1b eFHpP6aR sFae S5c s:ss 1850 a. NJ ss
s SIS sss M s % is IT,? s 5so f Sss r.
M: sunday s;1 so a. an! m ,o.to 8 w ,.es go,
Retas ISs Ae s44 r 1883 a. M 1szl sol.
AsE1Skg9 SS + M su ss7 ~ a. M m saa
g. p 7ss ,s sssnraay m 'l' s R M 44S So
rH6M As osSs iid7, a. M, s,s, $50. 900
p va. Sunday 1925 a: m ReturnnT99S; ~ -
1923. q. M, 1885, e:S0 p M SUNDAY 81
5.17 RsPnrn So. ESQ., 7 oGo
iS:oc a M. $50, sos p: m. sunday aga o ? m.
.. .li7 a. M nj Re sSs es ss so
Sis, s q. m.' s;os. 4.4s pm Sunday 500 pm
LuCIUs TUrrLE. General Manager.
CT. HEMPsTEAD, General Pass Agent
7EFRTDFN, WATERBURY, & CONNECTICUT
| nj RIVER RIVER ikXfLRoAD.
In ErrEor july II, 1899.
| GOING EAST t
Leave Waterbury, Dublin street,.
90. daily except Monday 500 am; 80, 5oop
| m. -
1EAvE MERIDEN for Cromwell-G.45. $40
| m; 217, 5.45p m.
GOING WEST.
LEAVE CROMwELL-6.30, sos a. M; 1s.lS'
Pm.
LEAVE MERlpEN for Watsrbq %yyo3H .r stS
7.4O, iO.11sa M; 1856, 766 p. M
HARLEs n. CRAWFORD snv't.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-08-03
NO DEFINITE INFORMATION.

Sewing Machine Agent-Lady Of the
house not in, eh?-will she be back
soon?
Eative-Can't say, stranger-depends
on how fur she's gone-the last time /
seen her wuz jest afore the cyclone
struck here, yisterday.-Puck.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-08-03
A Case of Extended Sympathy.

Bingo-That was sad thing about
Witherby. The poor fellow has had
the delirium tremens.
Mrs. Bingo-Now 1 understand what
his wife meant when she spoke Of his
illness this morning. She said she could
sympathize with me.-Judge.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-08-03
From Chicago.

Frenchman-Tkat lady to whom you
introduced me is charming. Is she well
connected?
Chicagoan-Well, should say SO.
She's the wife of several of our first citi-
YenS,-HarperS Bazaar.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-08-03
NOTICE

+ 'ifor the bar privilege at the coming
picnic of the Waterbury Fire department.
will be received by William z. Wright
foreman of Phoenix No 1, up to Wednes-,
day night, August b. IT,. picnic will be
held ON September 8. ..
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-08-03

Road Agent (stopping funeraD-
Hold up y'r hands! want all tn money
we've got!
Chief Mourner-Bless mel Here's the
undertal1er's bill collector already. -
T.ifa
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-08-03
Mistaken Identity.

''Who is that old rounder, Jake? ]
see him in every dive enter"
"Hush, man! He's not an old round
err. That is Doctor Cavilhearst, the emf
nent divine. He is after a Sermon
Judge.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-08-03

He-You have quite a number Of
bracelets on your wrist.
She-I love bracelets.
He-Do you love anything else9
She-Yes; my NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Cir
cular.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-08-03

do you kill the germs in the hydrant
water, ma'am?" queried the family ply
stefan.
s'Yes, try to, DOCTOR"
you boil the water, suppose"
mot now, doctor; it's SO thick we
bake it!"-Chicago Tribune.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-08-03
Extremely Scandalous.

cit was scandalous the way Dobbs
Airted with his wife,
''Why shouldn't man flirt with his
wife?"
'Ah-but she was his first wife, and
they were divorced. Truth.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-08-03
Girlish PHILOSOPHY.

Little Girl love cats; don't you?
Vinegary Old Maid-No; hate cats.
"Why?'
because they scratch"
That's because you stroke them the
wrong way. You has to treat cats diff,
ferent from folks,''-Life.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-08-03

Hostcss-W:iat has become of Sandy
Smith, who stood SO high in your class?
Alumnus-Oh, he's taken orders.
Hostess-He's in the ministry, then?
Alumnus--Npj in . restaurart'-Jnry.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-08-03
Not Well Said.

81 didn't see you in church last Sun
day, Mr.. Spiffles,'' said the dominic.
mo; 1 slept at home last Sunday
morning" replied Mr.. Spiffles.
| lynn Life.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-08-03
Hack. Bus And ExDress.

you want hack FOR any purpose, or
paug, or if you want a job of moving done,
or an express or truck wagon for an hour
or day call on b. COYLE. go Wash
ington street. Leave your orders at Mrs
w. F. billions store, East Main street.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-08-03

Orc. W. Vests Nerve and Brain Treat II emit, a
specific for Hysteria, Fl s. Neuralgia, Nervous
Prostitution caused by alcohol or tobacco, Wake
fulness. Mental Deprt ssion, Softening of Brain,
mature Age, and all Female We aknesses,
caus by over-exertion or brai :. mon his
treatment 81. 6 for SIS bymail. We qua an ee
six bottles to cure Each order for 6tboxes with
S. will send written guarantee to refund money
If not cured. Gu srantee issued only by r. c.
Partree, Drugg st, Waterbur Conn
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-08-03
Remember the sabbath Day.

Husband-Wife, hand me out my Sun
day coat.
Wifc-But, my dear, this is not Sun
day; it's only Saturday.
Il know it's only Saturday, but I'm
going to attend fashionable dinner
and it will be Sunday before l get
baclx.n-'Hexas Siftinps,
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-08-03
I'M. BURNS

Licensed disinfecting officer for
cleaning and dlsinfecting vaults and
cesspools. Disinfectant soc per at.
N. B.-RssIdence I3 SArsHeld Street.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-08-03

Passenger Train Service, week days. July %, 1892.
Trains leave Waterbury for
BOSTON-7:30, a. M; 90, *3.45, 4:00p.m.
PROVIDENCE-7:30 a. m; 100, 4:C0 M
NEW YORK via Brewstsrs-s:G5 a. M; 1850 r.
WORCESTER-7:3O a. M; p m.
NEW LONDON-7:so d. m; loo. 400 p.
PUTNAM-7:s0 a. NJ; 100. 4aO p. m
WILLIMANTIC-7:3O am; Il 100, +3A5,4 400
SPRINGFIELD-7 .3) q, m.; 400 p. NJ.
NEW HAVEN via Plainville-7:3o, 1o:46 a, m. 1 GO
pm.
HARTFORD 1870. 10:45 AM; 100, *345 400,
S:15 p. m.
NEW BRITAIN-7:so, 1OA5 a. M; 100,
*3.45, 400 S:15 p. m.
PLAINVILLE-7:sO, 1916, a. M; 100, *3As,
BR1sroL--7:s0, iO75 a: m; 100, 'a:4s, 400
S:15 p. m.
1O:a5 a.. M; 100, 's:as,
400, S:15 p. m.
wATERvILLE-7:sC, 1OA5 M; "3:45,4 400. s15
p. m.
UNION CITY-fs:05 am.
TOWANTIC-fsG5 a. m.
SOUTHFORD-SO5 a. m; 1:5O p. m.
POMPERAUG VALLEY-s:C5 am; 5c.T:45 pm.
SANDY HOOK-SO5 a. M; $50, 7:45 pm.
HAWLEYVILLE-sG5 a. M; 1850, 7:45, p. NJ.
IDANBURY-8.O5 a. M; 1850, 7.45 p. m.
BREWSTERS-8:O5 a. M; 150, p. m.
FTSHKILL- ON-HUDSON-s:c a. NJ; 1:50 r. m.
eaS- Binghamton, Elmira. Jamestown, Cleve-
land, Akron and Chicago sos a M; $50 p.
POUGHKEEPSIE-via Hopewell junction, o.
a. M, 1:50 p. m.
l. D. BARTON, Gen Sup't, Boston.
Sundays only.
A. C. Kendall. G. P. A, Boston
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1892-08-03
Col Levi Bolster, SimOnSviIIe,

Jul LGIl UulOlGlJ VIIHuhOIIhGJ
VETERIN ARIAN
Treats all diseases of horses and cattle.
Orders left at J. w. Cones drug store
will receive prompt attention. For refer
ence apply to Benedict & Burnham.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-08-19
grown IN large quantities. Il has been

grown IN large quantities, It has been
practically given up ON account Of the
ravages OF the worm. Yet this pest is
suppressed with very little trouble by
the prompt application of vh;.c kc..,e
bore. The trouble has been that while
one person would do his duty in sup
pressing the worms on his own bushes,
his next door neighbor would abandon
bis to the tender mercies of the worms,
which were left to breed In peace for an
other seasons foray on both plantations,
II every cuirant grower In given local.
ity would do his whole duty for sea :
son or two-Or three. perhaDs. to max g
sure-the plague would be suppressed
for long period.
The same cooperative effort would ac-
complish great things with many other
insect pests. Sometimes II is ESSENTIAL
for the State to undertake the work, as
in the case OF black knot on cherry and
plum trees and the gypsy moth IN Mas
sachusetts. But much might be accom-
plished by combined private enterprise,
and it ought to be possible to awaken 'r
every agricultural community a publ:
spirit which would make itself effective
for the suppression, so far as possible, of
all the "littlc plaques" that seriously
menace the farmers prosperlty.-Ne v
York Mail and Express.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-08-19
LITTLE PLAQUES.

1t is singular fact that tho most for.
midabc enemies OF man arc among the
smallest of created things A devastat-
ing storm extending over half a con-
tinent, furious cyclone, an earthquake,
seem more terrible than the work of an
almost microscopic insect; vet the actual
amount of injury done by any OF these
gigantic forces is often of very slight
account compared with the damage
wrought by one or more OF the "ntinitcly
little, but innumerablc, hosts that do
their fatal work unhcard aud unseen.
Consider, for example, what vast mis-.
chief has been done by the IIcssian fly,
the clinch bug, the army worm, the
Goblin moth and other pests of the field
ana orchard. And sometimes the ut
most Efforts of man arc utterly without
avail to stay the ravagcs of these tiny in
vaders. They march across his fields Of
waving grain like ''an army with ban
nefs' and leave waste behind. 1t is,
lii fact, the most serious OF all agricul-
turai problems which is prest nted by
these insect foes. Fight thcm how we
will they "comc up smiling" every few
seasons to plague the farmers soul and
deplctc his pocket.
IS ca'cu'a'''' 'na' me ooloraao
pec',c ''as cos' !hc '"''''crS o, 'h'S country
n""'''euS o' ,'''''"''S o' u"'l"rs since IL
ocS",' 's cas'"",' ''''trch. ne chhch
o"S HAS 'io4u.".N i"ope" Tue western
,"'i'''H VI V''''''''o' III sing year
ny ''S 'cs''"'''vc WORK III inc wheat ana
coih Hci"s. Inc "cptedationS Oh the
wheat wccvil have sometimes reached
similar proportions, and for series Of
years absolutely prevented the growing