Fly Poison

Prep. 1. A strong solution of white arsenic (say 1 dr. to the pint), sweetened with moist sugar, treacle, or honey. Sold under the name of ‘ Fly water ,’ 2. Treacle, honey, or moist sugar, mixed with about 1 ⁄ 12 th their weight of King’s yellow or orpiment. Obs. Both the above are dangerous preparations, and should never be employed where there are children. 3. (Redwood.) Qua ia chips (small), 1 ⁄ 4 oz.; water, 1 pint; boil 10 minutes, strain, and add of treacle, 4 oz. “Flies will drink this with avidity, and are soon destroyed by it.” 4. Black pepper, 1 teaspoonful; brown sugar, 2 teaspoonfuls; cream, 4 teaspoonfuls. See below .