New-York tribune., 1902-05-04

eral swanps and mudholes in and about Montclair
only one theme is discussed only subject
taught-the overthrow, by fair means foul Of
Inspector OBrien and his comfort killing crude oil
baths.
And his part Inspector O'Brien is doing all
within his power 10 stimulate and keep alive the
undying hatred he has aroused in the mosquito
camps.
That's the stuff that does the business said he
TO a Tribune reporter. he sent trail of crude
oil across the overgrown mudhole known as the
South End swamp. Just then the wind turned and
a Whit Of the odor Of the oil came back across the
sluggish pool under the strangling influence OF
which stranger TO the business Of mosquito muir
dering could doubt the inspectors words
Yes it is little early said Mr.. OBrien in re-
sponse TO the reporters next query, but you have
to get after these fellows early. Now, this dose
I'm giving them will kill the Larvae, and guess we
can put them out Of business
you see. the larvae are deposited all around
these rnudholes now. and II can kill the mos
qutoes in that stage shall be all right
This apparatus use here is not very eXpen-
sive but II does well enough" continued the IN
spector Whoa boyt' he called out from the edge
~ the moi where he stood knee deep In mud. as
.Pob Z" his equine accessory both before and after
the fact Of mosquito murder. gave start ana
pricked up his fresh stream or OH shot
out across the muddy pond with snakelike hiss.
The conversation turned to snakes and the IN
spector told the reporter that even thus early he Is
encountering some OF the larger, as well as the
smaller reptiles, during his lnVaslohS OF uhe
swamps.
This warm weather brings them out" said he.
1.-The other day found several. They're harmless
little things. I took one home and put him IN
alcohol"
Montclair's fight against mosquitoes. which is
conducted on the most primitive and inexpensive
scale possble IS the longest standing fight against
the pest IN the State OF NewJersey, If not In the
country according to the health authorizes OF
MontcIair and. perhaps by reason Of this fact the
#I.~r aaalFF he
martyrs in the mosquito world.
Yes and yet is the answer of the average
Montclar resident when asked II the towns annual
mosquito war is effective. There is feeling that
IS shared by the health authorities that the crude
oil method Of combating the New-Jersey pest, while
perhaps the best method at hand and fairly eff
cient must some day give place to some method
still more effective
This opinion is shared by Marshall Q. Leighton,
chief OF the Montclair health inspection depart
Inent and one Of the recognized health authorities
IN the State OF New-Jersey.
II believe" said Mr.. Leighton. in conversation
with a Tribune reporter that the time is coming
when some other means. more effective than crude
oil. must be adopted TO rid the country Of the mos
quito pest
what? Wen. # seems 10 it would pay the
government TO take steps for the propagation OF
the dragon fly a large scale-I mean what We
used to call the 'darning needle when were
boys continued Mr. Leighton. noting the reporters
puzzled look. You remember the stories about
thelr sewing up your ears. don't you?
Why they prey mosquitoes" said Mr. Leigh
ton replying to the reporters query to whether
the "darning needle bore the mosquito any I'll will
Ihey 1--we on them. One dragon fly win kill many
million mosquitoes. and far know, these
mes are perfectly harmless"
Mr. Leighton said he had not given the proposi-
uon the study II merited, but hinted at further
developments. He expressed his belief in the in
adequacy Of the crude oil system. and its final
ADandonment at some later day, after it's merits
Ahd demertts have been brought out by careful ex-
pefiments in ali parts OF the country and under all
cohoiuons For the dragon fly plan he claims little
expense and Is frm in his belief of good results
ne says that the dragon ny is hardy and propa-
gates rapidly II Is the deadly enemy Of the mos
pui'o' and' peng so fleet, one Of them can dart
ap"ut a pool or water. pouncing on and gathering
~ MOSQUITOES by the hundred before the pests are
Niiy aware mat the ayenger Of a punctured public
is upon their trail ~
~ - Authorides OF Montclair realize that
INC rehei from mosquitoes afforded each year 90
's 'eihporarys and that no lasting good can coma
zss,. Hi.Ni lhe towns and cities in the vicinity OF
A.Dhlclalr also adopt protective measures
Saoolc every mosquito I'm Mon,clatr b. L,u.s -