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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-04-19
Mosquito Malaria.

History Museum, at South Kensing-
ton, have sent out a general invitation
to which it is to be hoped Americans
will respond, to collect as many mos
quitoes as possible in the countries
where the insects are found, with
view to identifying the various spe'
cies and tracing out still further the
connection between the mosquito and
the fevers prevalent in tropical cllmes.
Medical experts here are accepting aus
indisputable the conclusions that the
bite of a mosquito is directly RESPONSE
BILE for various forms of malarial fe-
yer, and they are a unit in their anX-
ious efforts to learn more concerning
the manner in which the germs are
carried. 1t is necessary first to describe
briefly, for the benefit Of those unac-
Quainted with the nature OF the So
called "bite'' of a mosquito, the weap-
ON of the insect.
First as l suppose most people
know, only female mosquito ''bites, -
the male being quite harmless, owing
to the lack of a biting apparatus. 1t
is necessary, therefore, only to de-
scribe the proboscis of the female.
Briefly, the biting implement Of a mos
quito consists of a tube, or rather
trough, within which are concealed no
less than six bristle-like boring imp'e-
ments, two of which are somewhat
broadened and sharpened at the tip to
form a pair of small lancets, and other
two barbed or Serrated, so as to form
most effective saws. When the insect
begins it's work it fastens the end Of
the trough firmly down against the
flesh of it's victim. Then it places the
bristles close together, so as to form
a solid boring instrument, which 1t
plunges into the flesh and then sucks
ND the blood through the tube which
is formed by the union of the bristles
with the trough.
Now, as mosquitoes are almost in
variably found in damp or marsh plac-
es it is not surprising to learn that the
early stages of their life-histOry are
aquatic. The female insect lays about
a couple of hundred eggs in a tiny
boot-shaped mass, which floats like a
raft upon the surface Of ponds and
stagnant water of all kinds. The eggs
soon hatch and produce grubs which
live entirely in the water, moving act
lively about by means of a series of
curious jerks, and occasionally coming
to the surface to breathe. This grub,
which, by the way, differs from its
parent in possessing a pair Of true bit
ing Jaws and no sucking apparatus,
soon transforms itself into an odd
looking creature, which never takes
food at all, for the reason that 1T has
no mouth When the time comes for
a further change, the skin of this gro
tesque being splits open along the
back, and out steps the dainty little
gnat or mosquito, which, after drying
it's wings, flies off, to commence Gf il
happens to be a female) it's tOrturing
attentions to man and beast
AS the name of malaria" (meaning
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-04-19

| time their fellow-countrymen have
kept we'll to the front in the study of
this important subject Although the
bacterial nature of malarial fever in
it's various forms has been thus clear
ly established for some little time, the
method of it's dissemination remained
mystery until recent startling dis
cOverieS.
Last year Koch confirmed the Amer
lean researches, showing an analogy
between the behavior of ticks in the
propagation of the disease in cattle
known as Texas fever, and that of
mosquitoes in relation to malarial fe-
yer, both these diseases being due to
bacilli undoubtedly related to each
other. Later still both Professors Man.
son and Ross have made some interest
ing communications, the researches of
the latter having reference to germs
mosquito as intermediate host.
Professor Grassi, the Italian scientist,
set himself to find out what species of
insect must be considered guilty of
spreading the disease. AS he tersely
remarks, only some species can be Gull
pable, because there are districts nOto-
riously teeming with mosquitoes and
yet not infested with malaria, while ON
the other hand the times or seasons of
these insects and the appearances of
the disease do not always coincide.
By a process of elimination he sifted
out the species until only a few were
left for further investigation as at any
rate suspicious.
The species ON which gilt was unde-
niably fastened were only three,
which, as there are no English names
for the different varieties of mosquito,
must be designated by their scientific
names of AnOpheles claviger, Culex
penicillaris, and CuleX malariae. Fur
Their study as to the time Of day when
the insects bite proved that the An
opheles attacks Within an hour Of
sunset. In about an hour and a half
at this time of day one may be bitten
more than a hundred times, while
throughout the rest Of the day and
night not five bites may be received.
The second species bite more at tw1-
light than at any other period of the
day, as does also CuleX malariae. All
these facts fit in exactly with the COM
mon knowledge that the twilight hour
is the most dangerous one in malarial
regions. Moreover, the three species
in question, and especially the first,
enter houses much more readily than
others.
Another important fact is that the
mosquitoes of malarial districts, eSpec-
tally the guilty ones, rarely ascend to
a great altitude. Therefore, in houses,
the rooms of the second and third
floors are not visited much by these
pests.
| 1t has been ascertained, furthermore,
that, in order to produce fever in a
healthy person by it's bite the mos
quito must itself have previously bit
ten some already stricken with illness,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-19
BOUQUET OF ANECDOTES.
The Tenderfoot.

n. A. Jennings, author of "a Texas
Ranger" spent four years during the ear
~ seventies In the Lone star state in the
mounted service, and then returned to his
home in Philadelphia. But the spirit of
adventure moving him, he returned to
the west, and 1881 found him in Rico Col,
a frontier mining camp--primitive. lawless
and picturesque. He wore clothes that
fitted him. and soon became known to the
Inhabitants as a terderfoot.
orc day be WAS sitting in the barroom
of the only hotel in the place when the
town marshal and the sheriff conferred
ono with the other as to u bit of official
business, during the course of which the
sheriff asked the marshal for one of his
revolvers
The marshal drew It from his holster
and handed II over. 1t was OF l5-calibre,
a Colt. precisely such a weapon as Jen-
nings had carried for years in Texas ana
In the use of which he was n famous eX-
pert. The sheriff held It up admiringly.
pretty big gun, amt it?" he remarked,
patronizingly. to Jennings.
Yes, indeed" answered the former
ranger, with childlike innocence.
Don't have such big guns as that in
Philadelphia, Ch?'
"No. indeed. 1t must weigh about ten
pounds"
"Wcll, it doesn't weigh rs much as
that but it's pretty big gun, amt it?''
Yes; let's see it,"
The sheriff carefully opered the weapon
ana extracted six large murderous car
tridges and handed it to Jennings, who
took 1t in somewhat the same manner
as a nervous parent lifts his flrst-born.
"Ain't much used to guns?' suggested
the sheriff half pityingly.
Jennings fumhlcd the pistol awkwardly
and then handed it back butt foremost
Now, one of the most priced tricks OF
the expert plainsmar is to hand pistol
to a man in the usual way, but Just be-
fore 1t passes from him, to shift it in his
hands with an imperceptible movement
so that the man who reaches for ii finds
himself looking into its barrel. This is
what happened in Rico, and the sheriff
| turned white in spite of his knowledge
that the pistol was unloaded. Then Jen.
| nings nonchalantly caught the revolver
on the trigger and made it whirl like q
pinwheel Then he asked for another
revolver and soon had that spinning
| in his left hand. After this exhibition
he returned the pistol and walked out or
the porch.
Half an hour later a clean-shavcn mar
| sauntered up TO Jennings chair and SAID
| to him In half-whisper:
| Say, stranger, where are you FROM
"From Philadelphia" answered. Jen
| nings.
philadelphia, thunder! Say, where are
you from? / won't give you away!'
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-19
Gomez Explains Earth's Revolutions

One of the brightest young Porto Ricans
who figured in the late war is Senor Mig
uel Sanchez who is now in this country
in the interest of the Porto Rican public
school system. lie was at one time on
the staff of General Gomez in Cuba, and
he tells many incidents concerning that
doughty old fighter
81 was skimming one of the New York
Sunday newspapers while l WAS in the
generals headquarters in Cuba" said
the senior the other day, land 1t was the
first to reach us for several months. 1
noticed an article on the newly discov-
cred movements of the earth's surface.
Now, you know the general disliked to
have one do anything without being in
vited himself to take part. He liked to
be consulted-to be asked questions-no
matter how unimportant they might be-
so in reading the article l stopped and
asked
Now, general, how do you account
for the daily revolutions Of the earth,
anyhow"
""That's easy to answer he rerlied
instantly. so long as Haiti, Porto Rico
and Cuba are parts of it. -
From the Saturday Evening Post.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-19
FAIRY STORIES.

| told her fairy stories
In the old days long ago
AS we used to sit at evening
In the tirelight's lambent glow
She was a tiny maiden
Yet she loved me then, / know
When | told her fairy stories,
In the old days, long ago.
l told her fairy stories
When we had older grown:
Those tales of love and courage
That lovers young have known;
When we used to watch the shadows
Like u tides incoming flow
And she whispered that she loved me,
In the old days, long ago.
tell her fairy stories
Almost every evening now;
But they've lost their old-time glamour
And we've changed about somehow,
For we've married one another,
Yet she loves me still although
She don't believe the stories
As in the old days, long ago.
Boston Traveller.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-19
time, at least in the inspection depart

It would be interesting TO know
whether the Cuban agitator Betan-
court, who is trying to stir up mischief
ly appointed by General Brooke civil
governor of that province. The lat
ter Betancourt was a highly respected
officer in the insurrection, is a gentle
man of widespread education and fin-
ished manners, and has been strongly
indorsed for probity and common
sense by eminent Americans, II he
has turned pamphleteer and gone on
the rhetorical war path against Amer
lean rule something must he funda-
mentally wrong.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-19
You are quite right, senor."

you are quite right, senor."
And Is II very farg'
"On the contrary, II is very little
ways"
"a thousand thanks for your kindness,
sonora"
"There Is nothing for which TO offer
them, senor."
"Is the little girl sick, senora?"
"She IL ~ little sick, senor"
"What is the matter with her?'
"Shc has the smallpox, senor.'
"Ah, good day, sonora"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-19
Carter Harrison.

The action OF Mayor Harrison OF
Chicago in declining with scorn to
fraternize with the Altgeld wing OF the
Illinois Democracy on the occasion of
its public reception to William j.
Bryan, which Is 20 take place tomor-
row, may earn for him temporary un-
popularity among the socialistic rabble
for which Altgeld stands as an expon-
ent; and it is quite certain to create
a breach between himself and Colonel
Bryan, who eagerly grasped the oppor-
tunity to be Altgelds guest. But it will
project Harrison more prominently
than ever before the national public,
and some day his reward may come.
Like every other spasm of its kind
founded on class prejudice and discon-
tent, Bryanism will play out as an is
sue in American politics. one more
licking will knock a big hole in its
popularity among the Democrats
masses and that licking, it may be said
in passing, seems destined to he admin
istered in a little more than one year
from date. With Bryan eliminated, as
al 'hS NNulSS VI 81 WY "" SS"'S ilC -
bound TO be, the Democracy Of the
west is likely to turn with outstretched
arms to the handsome and spirited
young Lochinvar of Cook county who
in two campaigns has shown his polti-
cal mastery of the second largest city
on the continent and who represents, in
personal following and in party princi-
pie. the durable features Of the DEM
ocratiC party.
Harrison is shrewd He looks ahead.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-19
Andrew White and Mark Twain.

A new story of Andrew j. White am
bassador to Berlin, and Mark Twain has
Just reached this side. The humorist's
aversion to the German language Is well
known. His diatribe against it is clas-
sic. Now, MI White, while an excellent
German scholar, speaks the language with
a noticeable accent. The story hinges
on these points. 1t was at reception,
and Mr. White. partly III sport, confined
his conversation with the author wholly
to German.
"I am glad TO see," interrupted the
aovelist, "that you appreciate German
81 did until read your abusive article
upon the subject" returned the umbas~
sador IL am now thinking of returning
to English"
How grateful the Germans must be-"
was the rePiy.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-19
schley's Diplomatic Escape.

Not long ago an enthusiastic creature,
quite old enough to know better, ap-
preached Admiral Schley with sweet
smile and said: "Oh, Admiral I'm so
proud of YOU Shall | embrace you as
the ladies all over the country have been
embracing Hobson?'
mo, madam" responded the admiral
calamity, "for If you should kiss mo you
might live TO regret it; now, if l kissed
YOU that would, of course, be impossible
| could never regret it," With this sub
lie compliment, the brave old sailor
backed away glad to escape an assault
it would have been ungallant TO repusc
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-19

move from politics the quarrels and
scandals incident to patronage-com-
mands public respect and deserves TO
succeed. But there is such a thing as
jumping from one extreme to the
other; and this jump is taken by those
who would tie the hands of responsible
officials by denying their right to exer-
else ordinary jurisdiction over the sub
ordinates whose good or bad behavior
makes or unmakes successful govern
mont
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-19
THEY PASSED ON.
From the Forest and Stream.

From the Forest and Stream.
The Indians of Mexico know nothing Of
the laws Of cOntagion They display an
apathy toward certain loalhsomc dis
eases which surprises foreigner.
In a recent hunting trip in the Sierra
Of Pueblo our party of eight was des
cending toward ZacapoaXtla. We rode
lcisurely, for the trail was narrow and
hcmmed in by Indian huts. Al the door
of one of these stood a woman and lit
tie girl. We stopped to INQUIRE the way.
when the following conversation tool
place:
God morning, sonora"
"a very good morning, at your orders.
senor."
This is the road TO ZacapoaXtla, is /.
not?'
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-19
SCRANTON, JULY 10, 1899.

A military campaign big enough to
require almost the entire regular force,
plus four brigades of volunteers. is cer-
tainly big enough to receive the per-
sonal direction of the commanding
general of the army. Send Miles to
Manila
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-19

Last year only one passenger out of
2,267.270 carried by the railroads of
the United states was killed as re-
suit of railroad accidents. For each
passenger so killed 6O,542,G7O passenger
miles were accomplished. 1t is safer
to ride than TO walk.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-19

This is the time of year when the
average Scrantonian realizes how much
more convenient and husiness-iike 1t
would he if he could pay his various
taxes In one place and not have to
tors like Japheth in search of his
father,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-19

paign IL they see any signs that the
next campaign is to be In competent
hands. If, however, the recent policy OF
fighting battles which win nothing and
lying about the result Is to be continued
there will be a political revolution in the
United States by the side of which
Aguinaldos revolution i'm the Philippines
will pale into insignihcance."
London Times: General Otis cannot
conceal nor explain away the great fact
that he fails to bring the war to an end.
lie might Just as well cease playing the
ostrich and allow the correspondents to
tell the public what they Sec"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-19
Funston Neither Alive Nor Dead.

That Brigader- General Funston can be
original even while in "A semi-comatOSe
condition is testified to by a member Of
the engineer corps just home from the
Philippines,
'The most characteristic thing | ever
knew Funston to do" said the engineer,
was before the battle just outside Caloo-
can He had had no sleep for two days,
and was in bad shape lie therefore rolled
himself up in some leaves and went to
sleep. Meantime, the division received
orders to advance but Funston could not
be found. Many scouts had been killed,
and it was feared that the ColoneIs curl
usty-fOr he was a colonel thcn-had led
him into trouble. Presently, however, a
glimpse was caught of mis- red hair in
Mine tangle. and later they found him
shrouded in leaves. As this is the way
bodies are prepared 1or burial in that
part of the world, we got Inore and more
apprehensive with each step until at
length, some one shouted
Colonel, are you dead or alive?"
Neither grunted the colonel, as he
rolled over for another nap; I'm sleep
ing
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-19

The report that President Mckinley
intends to ask congress to make Will
liam r. Shafter lieutenant general
in compliment of his work at Santiago
will require a stock Of afidavits to gain
credence among the people.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-19

There is too much of the pistol shoot
ing and throat cutting kind of affec-
ton in the papers these days. If it
Keeps on, jealous lovers may have to
be cooled in the ducking stool.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-19
GENERAL OTIS.

Philadelphia Press; There is evident
ly increasing doubt in the public mind as
to the experience and fitness OF General
Otis for the responsible work he has in
hand"
Philadelphia Times: "There is no dam
ger that the people will he discouraged
at the failure Of the first Philippine cam
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-19
Star
Paper
Fastener

Fasteus papers in a jiffy,
feeds itself aud improved in
every respect. Prices lower
than ever. We are still SELL
ing the PLANETARY Pencil
Sharpeners. The only sharp
ening device which never
breaks the lead. On trial in
your Office for 10 days free of
charge. We have numerous
other novelties in office sup
plies, together with a large
line of Blank Books aud
Typewriter's Supplies.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-19

1t is safe to predict that after it
hears from the country the admins
tration will change it's mind about ig-
noring the Manila round robin"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-23

New MILITARY CoMPANY.-Pur.
suant 10 call issued by Captain James
h. King, meeting of the promoters of
the proposed new military compsny
was held in Armory Hall last night.
Cspt. King presided and F. l.. Slay-
maker was chosen secretary. There
was a good attendance, and before the
tneetlng adjourned sixiy-three names
mad been entered upon the roll An
organization was perfected by electing
James +. King, captain; T. J. Murphy,
hrst lieutenant, and Il. W. Payne. sec.
ond lieutenant. The secretary was di-
rected to forward the list of members
with request for recognition to the
AdJutant General at once. Privates
Fisher, Nugent, Spinks and Cuyillier
were appointed committee to report
on the ACCESSIBILITY of giving an excur-
sion, and Privates barley, Hawkins
and Cuvlllier were appointed commit
tse to report on needed improvements
to the armory.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-23
ITO THE VOTERS OF THE Third
WARD

Il WARD.
The democratic committee Of the city in
their very proper address to the voters urging
them to support the nominees of the demo-
cratic primary held on April 10 have seen fit
to leave my nsme from the list Of nominees
OF that primary. They, of course, have their
reasons, ard 1 am ZOO good democrat TO
quarrel with the committee, but my bei z
counted out" because dispute occurred be-
tween two other candidates is too we'll known
to all fair.minded men for mo TO repeat the in
cident. In the Third Gas in the other wards)
the primary was conducted by democratic
judges of election, appointed by the demo.
cratic committee. The same Judges who
certified that Messrs. Paif. Appch and Brill
were nominated for the Common Council also
certified to my nomination, but tho committee
have substituted the name of Mr.. B. B. Smith
for mine. In further proof of this statement
l submit the following;
Alexandria, Va, May 10, 1899.
We, the undersigned judges vt the primary
election held April 19, testify that John t.
Harrison, candidate for Common Council
from the Third ward, was duly elected, he
having received next to the highest vote cast.
THOs l.. CARTER,
E. b. PADaE1T. jru
WM. ENTWIsLE
We certify to the above so far rs the Cout
House precinct is concerned.
CHAs. q. APPICH.
CHAE. A. Y9HE.
Mr.. B. F Penn, the other Judge at the
Court House precinct, declined to sign the
above though he signed the original certi.
cate of my nomination. Respectfully,
JOHN T. HARRISON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-23

REPORTED RoBBERY.-A man named
Hausbrough reported at the station
house last night that he had been sand
bsgged aud robbed of $500 but the pc
lice place but little credence in bis
story. He said ne had recently return
ed from Cuba and was stopping WITH
relatives who live in tie southwestera
part the city; that last night he WE
out with some of his cousins; that a
we're drinking and that while he waE
on Henry street between Duke and
Wolfe ne was assaulted and ssndbagged
BY two men and robbed. The police
officers Investigated the case and say
'aat while the man may have been
ROBBED Of d small amount Of money OF
may have lost it somewhere while I'm
Der the influence of liquor they pay but
little attention to the sandbagglpg
story.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-05-23

OFF THE TRACK.-After Il train on
the electric road arrived in the city at
2;lO O'Clock this evening had discharged
Its passengers ut the intersection of
King and Royal streets it proceeded
down the former thoroughfare for the
purpose OF backing into Royal street, as
Is the custom. When the train reach
ed the tagging on the east side of the
intersection the trailer jumped the
track and the coupling having broke it
started in Il southeast direction toward
Mr.. w. f Bain's store, on the corner.
Some people who were on the tagging
and pavement ran for their lives and
escaped injury. The car turned almost
around and blocked the track and one
side OF the street for some time, and
considerable difficulty was experienced
in placing it back on the rails.