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two equal portions and color one with the pre¬ 
pared cochineal, leaving the other as it is, a pale 
amber. Wet a mold with cold water and pour in 
a little of the atnber. Set the mold on ice, or in 
very cold water, that the jelly may harden quick¬ 
ly, and ho soon as it ia firm, pour in carefully 
Boinc of the red: set back upon the ice to get 
ready for the amber, adding the two colors in 
this order until you are ready for tho base, which 
should ho wider than the other stripes and con¬ 
sist of the white blnne-mango. Let all get very 
firm before turning out of the molds. 
Imitation J‘atcs-de-Foie- Gras .—Boil a calf’s 
liver until very tender, in water that has been 
slightly salt' d, and in another vessel a nice calf’s 
tongue. It. is best to do this the day before you 
make your pates, as they should be cold and firm 
when used. Cut the liver into bits and rub these 
gradually to a smooth paste, moistening, as you 
go on, with melted butter. Work iuto this paste, 
which should be quite soft, a quarter teaspoon¬ 
ful of cayenne pepper or twice the quantity of 
black or white, half a grated nutmeg, a little 
cloves, a teaspoonful of Worcestershire sauce, 
salt to taste, a full teaspoonfnl of made mustard 
and n tablespoonful of boiling water, in which a 
minced onion has been steeped until the flavor 
has been extr acted. Work all together thorough¬ 
ly, and pack in jelly jars with air-tight covers, 
Butter the insides of the jars well, and pack the 
pate very hard, inserting here and there square 
and triangular bits of the touguo, which should 
ho pared and cut up for this purpose. These 
simulate the truffles imbedded iu the genuine 
pates. When tho jar is packed, and smooth as 
marble on the surface, cover with melted butter 
Let this harden, put on the lid, and set away in 
a cool place. Make into sandwiches, or set on 
the table in the jars. 
know our buyers will reward him with a high 
juice for giving out tho information, for they 
don’t want to lieav any more about the “fly.” 
We think lhe experiment worth a trial by every 
planter should the bug appear again. Perhaps 
the same remedy would be good for potato hugs 
and other insects that prey upon garden vege¬ 
tables. 
result. Turpentine, alcohol, alkali and croton 
oil will kill them, and, from the results of my ex¬ 
periments, I believe that anything that will kill 
vegetable life will destroy locust life under the 
same conditions. 
I know no insect that exhibits the cunning of 
locusts after they are four weeks old. When 
very young they appear to have uo sense, as they 
will leap into water or fire if in their course. 
After 4 weeks old they will perform acts of cun¬ 
ning that are incredible to tho tmobserving. In 
1875, after they ate my neighbor’s crop on the 
east, they sot out for my field. I turned water 
between his and my field, and caused it to flow 
four or five feet, wide in places, and let it flow 
through the wheat ten or fifteen feet wide in 
places. I soon found them crossing by thou¬ 
sands, swinging from blade to blade of the 
wheat that stood in tho running w ater. I then 
cut the wheat out, but at tho junction of a ditch 
I had left two fence polos in the form of the 
letter V, the lower ends crossing near lhe water 
of tho creek, and the upper ends on either side 
cf the ditch. They soon found passage, and 
would, and did. climb down a pole fifteen feet 
long over the water of Bear creek, and up the 
other pole into my field. They were making 
this passage in one continuous stream when I 
made tho disco very, and the ground and wheat 
were covered near the passage by those that had 
crossed. 
THE LONGICORNS, 
[Continued from last week.] 
THE PLUM GAUGER. 
One enemy nf the plum as destructive as the 
common plum eurculio (Conustractvius 
Domestic (fconomu 
nenu- 
phur) would seem to be enough to satisfy the 
demands of nature, for it has made (he cultiva¬ 
tion of plums and other stone fruits unprofitable 
over a vast region of country; but there is an¬ 
other enemy which of late years has increased so 
rapidly that, if not checked, it is likely to become 
a rival of our older and better known insect. As 
is well known, the common plum eurculio cuts a 
crescent-sbajjed incision in the fruit when de¬ 
positing its eggs, and this , « y 
infallible sign of its pres- I ^ 
once in an orchard is often / \ 
found long before the in- t 
sect itself is discovered. /*’ 
But our newer enemy ^ bHHl. Nfc I 
makes no Buch mark, hut a 
leaves tv roundish hole in f 1 
the young fruit in which w 
the egg is deposited, and rural oauoejc. 
henco the name of “Plum Gauger,” given it by 
the Jate Benjamin D. War AH, who first gave us 
a description of its habits and ravages in the 
Western States, where it most abounds. Mr. 
Walsh also described it under the scientific 
name of Anthonomus prunicida, in 1883. but it 
had been previously described by Lk Conte, in 
“ ProcccdingB of Academy of Natural .Sciences, 
Philadelphia, 1858,” under the name of A. scit- 
tiUaris, but he has since placed it in his new 
genus, GOCCOtarus. 
This pernicious little pest, is not only common 
in Illinois, Missouri, and adjoining States, but 
is particularly abundant in Texas, where it at¬ 
tacks the wild plums, causing the fruit to fall off 
before maturity, as in the ease of the common 
plum eurculio. Last year wo received numerous 
specimens from Mr. E. G. Mumford of Solado 
Comity, Texas, who informed us that it had 
already become so abundant as to nearly destroy 
the plum crop in his neighborhood. 
The general form of this insect is shown in 
the accompanying figure, considerably enlarged, 
the hair line at tho left side showing the length 
of the beetle. The elytra are not rough, as in 
the common eurculio, but densely pubescent, 
with five strife and interspaces flat. The thorax 
is ocbre-yellow, while tho head aud other parts 
are slate color, and altogether quite distinct 
from other closely - allied species. The long 
snout is carried well forward and slightly bent 
downward, but cannot he brought under the 
thorax, as is done by the common plum eur¬ 
culio. 
The only preventive yet discovered for this 
pest is to shake the beetles from the trees upon 
sheets and then destroy them, which, at best, is 
a slow aud quito uncertain process, unless all the 
residents iu a neighborhood should join iu the 
fight for extermination. 
If any of our readers should find this pest 
working upon their plums or other fruits this 
spring, we would be pleased to receive speci¬ 
mens, in order to learn more than is at presout 
known in regard to the geographical range of 
the species. In fact, specimens of insects which 
may instruct our readers or attract their notice, 
will always bo acceptable, and wo shall be bajipy 
to give any information which we may possess 
in regard to the same. 
GARNISH A LITTLE, FOR LOOKS 
There are far too many housewives who have 
bo much to do that they think they cannot Spend 
time to make tho table attractive iu appearance. 
Now, this is certainly a mistake, for it would re¬ 
quire no appreciable amount of time or labor to 
pull a few strawberry-leaves when gathering the 
fruit, and a few of these slipped iu and around 
the dish, when placed upon the table, add much 
to the general good ajjpearance of the berries. 
Thu same is true with other dishes. A few leaves 
of some kind, here and there, or a few sprigs of 
box or smilax, or similar smooth-leaved ever¬ 
greens. can always be employed to advantage, iu 
summer or winter, in garnishing dishes of fruits, 
or even cold or warm meats. Those who have 
never used those trilling additions can scarcely 
appreciate their artistic effect among the more 
solid iqipointiuents of a very plain and economi¬ 
cal meal. 
It is iu such little things as the garnishing of 
dishes and the neat arrangement of things in 
general which go upon the table, that the-good 
housewife Can show her taste and superiority 
over the poor one; for money will purchase 
grand china sets, the best silver-ware, fine cut- 
glass, and other handsome adjuncts to grandeur, 
but alas! the i>ig id a pig still, alt hough ho sleeps 
in a rosewood sty and has diamond rings in his 
ears. Tho same will hold good among the genus 
homo, for, while wealth may be very convenient, 
and enablo one to purchase a position in society 
and many comforts and luxuries, it cannot make 
ladies aud gentlemen, for they are the products 
of birth and education, and will ever show their 
character, whatever position they may be called 
upon to till. 
It is to those who possess the taste but, through 
circumstances, have failed to show or cultivate 
it, that wo appeal in this matter of improving 
tho appearance of the table at inc-al time, bv a 
little cheap, innocent but attractive garniture. 
One soon gets into the habit of exercising good 
taste in arrangement, and where there is a fam¬ 
ily of children, many useful lessons may be learn¬ 
ed, the influence of which may pass on through 
several generations. 
To make the most of what one has, is the high¬ 
est kind of wisdom, and a pewter mug may be 
kept as clean, if not as bright, as one made ol 
the purest silver. 
HALF HOURS WITH INSECTS, 
The constantly-increasing demand for ento¬ 
mological works is a good sign of the growing 
popularity of a branch of science which must, 
sooner or later, become extremely popular among 
the cultivators of the soil. The man who plants 
fruits, flowers, or the most common grapes cul¬ 
tivated upon the farm, cannot avoid meeting his 
insect enomios and friends at every slop , henco 
the importance of knowing something of their 
history aud habits is quite apparent, in order 
that he should know how to destroy the noxious 
specie* mid preserve the beneficial. 
Of course, it is not to he supposed that every 
fruit-grower or farmer is to become a good ento¬ 
mologist, any more than that they will all be¬ 
come good lawyers or doctors, still it is well that 
they should understand (tie general principles of 
the science, just as they are expected to know 
tho general principles of law and hygiene. Tho 
scientific aud practical entomologist, by devoting 
his time and talents to investigations, must natu¬ 
rally learn more of insect life than those wild 
pay little or no attention to the subject; hence 
we are constantly looking to tho former for 
needed light, aud it may be added, that in the 
last few years, we have not been disappointed, 
for books on entomology lire becoming quite 
abundant. 
Among the latest received is that of Prof. A 
S. Packard, “Half Hours with Insects," pub- 
iished by Estes & Lauiiiat of Boston. It is a 
handsome hook of 384 pages, and is handsomely 
illustrated with portraits of many common and 
rare insects. 
While tbe scientific entomologist will find but 
little in this work that is new to him. the novice 
cannot fail to be pleased with the information to 
be found upon every page of this very handsome 
and timelv volume. 
USEFUL HINTS 
Varnishing. Before any article is varnished, 
it should be thoroughly cleansed from all grease 
sjiots with plenty of hot water, soap, and soda, 
which must be well washed off. It is also essen¬ 
tial that the article to he operated upon should 
be perfectly dry. 
Sweeping Carpets ,—Tea leaves, moistened, 
are often used for sweeping and cleansing car¬ 
pets, but bits of newspajier, nicely wetted and 
thrown over the floor, are equally effective, and 
generally more easily to be had when desired. 
They keep down dust and are cleansing. 
HOW HEALTH IS AFFECTED BY SHADE 
As hygienic science advances the conviction 
grows yearly stronger than the function of phy¬ 
sicians will, in the enlightened future, be pre¬ 
ventive rather than curative. There is uo doubt 
but that many of the ailments which cut short 
tho lives of this generation, or make them 
wretched, spring from abuses which a broader 
knowledge will, before long, remove. Recently 
the temporary excitement, produced by the mar¬ 
velous reports of tire healing effects of blue glass, 
has directed special attention to the hygienic in¬ 
fluence of an abundance of God's froe sunshine. 
In this connection, the Boston Journal of Chem¬ 
istry says that tho houses of Philadelphia are 
provided with solid shutters to the lower stories 
aud almost equally solid blinds to tho upper, and 
these are furnished with the heaviest of bingos 
and bolts, the whole giving the impression of a 
defence against an armed mob. Instead of an 
enemy it is the friendly sun that is shut out, and 
human life suffers in consequence. The heathou 
Japaneso build far more sensibly than your 
average Christian. Tho open corridors around 
their houses are partially sheltered by the broad 
overhanging eaves of their tiled roofs, and for 
closing those corridors in whole or part against 
scorching sun or driving storm they have shut¬ 
ters. movable at will to any part of the structure, 
and hangings of mats. These are reasonable 
provisions for the exigencies of their climate. 
For at least nine months of the year, in the lati¬ 
tude of any part of New England, the sun should 
bo considered u most welcome visitor in every 
home, aud its presence should he studiously 
courted. If we have anything iu the living 
rooms of the house liable to injury from its 
effects tho sooner such articles are abolished the 
better. If in rare cases of illness the light of 
day must be excluded, let it bo done by some 
temporary contrivance which may be dispensed 
with along with nurse and doctor, and as cheer¬ 
fully. 
Of course, temporary screens are at times 
needed for windows in order to secure a certain 
amount of privacy, although much of this seclu¬ 
sion is the result of a questionable change in the 
habits or living; but let these consist of one 
simple set of rolling shades of some color pleas¬ 
ant to the eye, u. id let the material bo as trans¬ 
parent as is coiicistent with their iutended use. 
For protection against the fierce heat of the few 
ORIGINAL AND SELECTED RECIPES. 
Veal Steak .—This should he cut thinner than 
beefsteak, and be cooked thoroughly. Broil 
upon a wciJ-greased gridiron over a clear lire, 
and turn frequently while the steak is cooking. 
Put into a sauoepau four young onions minced 
fine, a tahleepoonfiil of tomato catsup, a lump 
of butter the size of an egg, and a little mixed 
parsley, with a cup of hot water. Let thomstew 
together while the steak is broiling, thickening, 
before you turn the gravy out, with a spoonful 
of browned flour. Add half a wineglass of white 
wino. Boil up once, aud when the steak is dished 
(with bits of butter on it) pour the mixture over 
it and serve hot. 
Spinach is as natural an accompaniment to 
veal as are green peas to lamb. 
Soused Mackerel .—Take fresh mackerel, well 
cleaned, and boil them for a few minutes, or 
until tender, in salted water. Take of the water 
iu which they were boiled, half as much as will 
cover them; add the same quantity of good cider 
vinegar, some whole pepper, cloves, aud a blade 
or two of mace. Let it come to a boil and pour 
over the mackerel. Shad, jrrepared in the same 
manner, is very nice. 
To Dress Fish a Second 'Time .—To a small 
quantity of fish taken from the bones, add four 
tablospooufuls of bread-crumbs, two eggs, two 
ounces of butter, a little essence of anchovy, and 
a little pepper and salt. Mix these all well to¬ 
gether; then steam it until well heated through. 
Rhubarb 'Adding .— Take off the thin skin, 
cut the stalks in small pieces; cover the bottom 
of a buttered pudding-dish with slices of bread 
well buttered ; cover with rhubarb and sprinkle 
abundantly with sugar ; then put another layer 
of buttered bread, and so until year dish is 
full. Cover the pudding-dish and set it in a 
quick oven for half an hour. Remove the cover 
and bake until brown. 
Variegated Jell,y .—One quart of clear jelly; 
one-half teaspoonful of prepared cochineal; one 
cup of white blanc-mango. Divide the jelly iuto 
RECEIPT TO KILL THE TOBACCO-FLY 
We are indebted, says tho Clarksville Tobacco 
Leaf, to Mr. W. D. Meriwether, of tho Clarks¬ 
ville Plow Factory, for this valuable receipt. 
Mr. Meriwether, however, got it from Mr. Rob¬ 
ert Wilford, one of tho most reliable farmers iu 
Trigg County, Ky.. aud who is the real discovcror. 
The receipt for destroying the little bugs which 
played havoo with tobacco plants, last spring, is 
simply one-sixteenth of an ounce of strychnine 
dissolved iu two buckets of water, and sprinkled 
over the young plants. Mr. Wilford, in relating 
his experiment, said the bug had totally de¬ 
stroyed all of his beds but one, a late bed of 
thirty square yard.-, and discovering that they 
were attacking this one in very strong force, he 
determined on trying this experiment, as he had 
uo other hope of saving a plant; and, conse¬ 
quently, went to Cadiz and bought a half-dollar 
bottle of strychnine (one-eighth of an ounce). 
On returning, he found the bed literally covered 
with the ity, and proceeded to use the remedy 
as above described using only half of the vial, 
saving the other half for a second application, 
which he never made, lor the one destroyed the 
last fly. This bod was troubled uo more, and 
from it he planted seventeen and a half acres of 
tobacco, making a good crop. Mr. Wilford fur¬ 
ther stated that the application did not, in tho 
least injure the youug plants, but rather seemed 
t.o advauce the growth; also that he marked a 
spot in the bod and thoroughly drenched it, to 
ascertain if a large quantity of the solution was 
more likely to kill the plants, aud it made no dif¬ 
ference. Mr. Wilford certainly deserves the 
thanks of every planter for this valuable dis¬ 
covery. If he will bring his tobacco here, we 
A RATHER TOUGH INSECT 
A correspond ext of the Milwaukee News 
gives an account of his experiments in trying to 
find out how long it would take to drown tiro 
locusts (grasshoppers): 
After confining them iu water twelve hours 
they soon allowed signs of life when placed in 
the sunshine, and in a few minutes commenced 
to move. I tried freezing, and came to the con¬ 
clusion that they could be frozen up any length 
of time and the warm sunshine would revive 
them. In 1874 I tried animal poisons to see 
what effect they would produce on locusts. J 
put tho jroisons on celery, which the locusts 
prefer to other vegetables, and, after observing 
the effect, formed the opinion that they could 
eat their weight of any animal poison without 
ill-effect to them. As soon as they hatched out 
and commenced eating iu April, 1875, I took a 
can of coal oil and a pan for the purpose of 
making a faggot to burn some that had just 
commenced on my wheat, coming from a sandy 
knoll in tho field. I poured the oil iu the pan. 
and, iu moviug about the pan, I caused two or 
three to leap into it. I perceived that they 
changed color instantly, and, to all appearance 
were dead. I then forced them in and observed 
the same happy results. On plaoiug them in 
