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erty interests of the citizens of the State is, then, not difficult 

 of a logical solution. We are menaced by a dangerous, im- 

 ported pest. Where individuals and municipalities have 

 failed, the State has succeeded in controlling the spread and 

 ravages of the moth. To finish the work, liberal appropria- 

 tions will be necessary for the next few years. On the other 

 hand, should the work cease, the spread of the moth over 

 the State will follow, resulting in annual damage to the 

 amount of at least a million dollars. Reason and good busi- 

 ness judgment alike would seem to indicate the desirability 

 of continuing the State work against the insect, without 

 unnecessary delays and with the most vigorous measures 

 possible. 



A. H. KIRKLAND. 



