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Many persons affirm that honey injured by the fumes 
of tobacco, when eaten by the bees, produces dysen- 
tery. Bees separated from their stores, or occupying 
combs without honey, should be sprinkled with sweet- 
ened water ; diluted honey would answer the purpose 
far better, but the scent would attract other bees, which 
may prove hostile. If other stocks are close and the 
bees interfere with each other, blow a little smoke in 
the entrance of each hive. 
Beginners and timid persons may use a veil over the 
face, unti 1 they obtain courage and experience, when 
the use of it can be dispensed with. 
This face-protecting veil should be made of coarse 
black millinet, — one yard is sufficient, — fasten the ends 
together, run a rubber string through the holes near the 
edge, draw it up until it will fit around the crown of a 
hat. The rim of the hat keeps the veil from the face, 
and the lower end can be tucked in about the neck ; 
when not in use it may be taken from the hat, folded 
and carried in the vest pocket. If the article is coarse, 
it will be cool and comfortable, and if black it will not 
produce a blur before the eyes. The hands of the ope- 
rator will need no protection, as bees will not sting 
them unless pinched. As the cost of millinet is but 
little, several of these veils should be on hand to ac- 
commodate visitors, when about to visit the apiary. 
By improper management, such as jarring the hive 
