The Newtown bee., 1893-07-28
Editorial Ink Drops.
AN EDITORIAL ALLEGoRY.

AAAN ~ Is a little aquarium in Danbury druggists window. And by the way there is a good eal in that miniature lake, much more than ap pears on the surface, as there, also, is much in the cool KohanZa Padanaram trickling down the plate glass dust your micro scope), the very element tor the frogs, lizards turtles, fish, snails and water snakes disport- ing therein to their apparent satisfaction. Messy banks have been extemporized with much taste, and tiny rocks dripping in cool spray, water lilies and other suggestions of natural lake, the coolest looking place on the Main street of the city of hats.
 The other day q sedate frog sat on green, messy bank,a dehghtmIly clean, cool, ,velvety cushion tlrogs, like politicians, know soft thing whom they see iD, composedly looking out the window, through the mist and crink- ling water, into Main street. He appeared to be in profound thought. His eyes stuck out that buggy that the snails could have hung their derbys on 'em. Snails wear stif hats in Danbury, they say, loyal Danburians as they are! His low, retreating forehead evidently contained brains. He was in philosophical mood. "A penny tor your thoughts" suggest ed as nearly as we could in English, not know ing trog language; but he deigned no rec ognition. He even made believe he did not hear. But judging from his peculiarly queer physiognomical expression he was indulging in supreme contempt for something, possibly for the human race. The busy scene without, the rush and hurry of the street, the roar oI business, the street cars rattling by aching tor the deadly trolly," the throng of restless hu- mans, and his many admirers moved him not. He apparently could see no sense in the whole business. Despite all the interest taken in him, and all urging to express himself, the old philosopher kept his mouth shut. Discreet old sage Frogs never tell what they think of humanity as they nndit
 Turtles, also, were moving about with their accustomed celerlty and cultivated gait, anon promenading on the rocks and turning up their conceited noses at things generally, showing even in tender youth signs ot aristocrat. ic blood circulating under their plain shells.
 There Is much in blood. They could trace their ancestry through many ages of aristo- cratic mud. Their garments seemed clumsy, yet some wore suits ornamented with designs in crimson and gold. possibly hand painted, for turtles have "fads." They held themselves aloof, as became their standing, avoiding the common herd, being commendably careful not to compromise their position and bring disoredit on themselves, or their set. Notice ably they held the frogs in their thin, scanty summer suits, in contempt, refusing to speak when they met. The proper turtles were scan dalized. They, by example, recommended loose fitting bathing suits made of material that Twill not cling In the turtles eyes the frogs little, slim, silvery legs flashing about in the pearly, transparent water looked too hu- man. Yet the frogs were several periods in advance of the turtles in the great race of ev olution, and could outjump, out-swim, and out-maneuver all the conceited, aristocratic turtles in the aquatic universe.
 Ana the serpent was there. Where is he not? According to record he was in at the be- ginning lending his influence, and he has con tinued to date. In this delectable aquarium he crawled up and took position on moss covered bank, the best place in the tank, of course, looking as wise as the convention al serpent making believe he noticed nothing, quiet as fine was dead, but apparant- Iy was taking in the situation. He was un. couth and repulsive in every day attire, and it seemed @ wonder how innocence could be talk en with him under any circumstances, but possibly when transformed into human form and bent on robbery, and appears as polish cd, insinuating, fascinating devil with all his Embellishments turned on, it is easier to con ceive how young, inexperienced, susceptible innocence can be deceived to her straying and induced to give up her jewels. The serpent was the first deeeiver and liar. He it was that introduced that i'll function in. to our world. And 1t took. It has influenced humanity through the ages. It Is still active. It has found its way into all hu- man relations. It Is in the worlds history, distorting records, in governments; in diplo- macy in politics,i in the religions the world, in business ttoo often business capital), in lit erature in the social and domestic relations. Throw an imaginary stone in almost any di- roction in mudane activities and the chances are you will hit the demon of deception in some form. Of couse 1t issupposed the throw or will go outside and throw up street. or down. Even then If not skillful he might hit inc devil in his own chamber window.
 Yes, the serpent was in the tank, and there as elsewhere, ever, he was prominent. On one occasion he was seen on the highest ledge | shouting cold water as copiously and us elo- ouently as the most zealous and wordy tenn. nerance evangelist. He was in a cold water crowd and knew how to show himself the ..biggest toad In the puddle"
 rhere is no known way to kill the devil-No | nae cunning for him. Leave him alone.
 Aa if for n complete furnishing of the aqua .,..,o there was a good-natured, chunky, ,,oaa- -shouidered fish, in dark attire, wearing n smile reaching from ear to ear, whom the otbor tenants of the tank called Col. Bob, for short He was 0 short fish. He had much nraatr hut not much backing, and tapered ,,o,o his eiIls, and was apparently near sight ad and appeared to be unable to see over. .,,a he could not be persuaded to wear eye ,,aaaes of belief or faith. His eye-lenses were on the narrow guage. The others regarded q, ,,e,accomodations as something to be Ithank- tul for. fitted upby kind, proyident hand ,,.c,x of the whole business, and they felt q de- srae of gratitude tor the same, and their nearts went out towards the builder; but Co