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get at the strength, and cold water constantly applied. 

 To cure the smart, the application of tobacco is strong- 

 ly urged, and cold water is spoken of with equal 

 favor to prevent the swelling. 



When stung in the throat, drinking often of salt 

 and water is said will prevent serious consequences. 



Whether any of these remedies are applied or not, 

 I suppose it is unnecessary to say that the sting should 

 be pulled out as soon as practicable. 



CHAPTEE XIX. 



ENEMIES OF BEES. 



Among the enemies of bees, there are included 

 rats, mice, birds, toads, and insects. 



ABE THBT ALL GUILTY? 



But some of these are probably clear of any actual 

 mischief. I strongly suspect that the spirit of destruc- 

 tiveness with many people is altogether too active. 

 There are some farmers, with this principle predomi- 

 nant, so short-sighted, that if it was in their power 

 they would destroy a whole class of birds, because 

 some of them had picked a few cherries, or dug out a 

 few hills of corn, when, at the same time, they are 

 indebted to their activity in devouring worms, insects, 

 &c., that would otherwise have destroyed entire crops 1 

 It will be weU, therefore, before condemnation, to see 

 if on the whole we are to be gainers or losers by an in- 

 discriminate slaughter, without judge or jury. 



