The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1880-10-12 00:00:00

THE POTATO DISEASE

The report of the Select Committee appointed to inquire
into the best means of diminishing the frequency and the
extent of failures in the potato crop *as issued on
Tuesday. They state that the scientific witnesses were
agreed in their belief that the disease spread daring the
summer by means of spores or seeds, that • single fungus
would produce thousands of millions of such spores and
that each of these spores would be capable. in a period of
time not exceeding 48 hours, of becoming a developed
fungus and of producing fresh spores It is desirable to
take the precaution of burning the stalks of diseased
potatoes, so that neither the diseased stalks nor
tubers should be thrown upon the land or the
manure heap. All the scientilic witnesses objected
to sowing • second crop within • certain period In the
same land, and agreed that it seemed hopeless to prevent
the spread of the disease when it had once set in, except,
perhaps, by cutting or pulling the stalks, which would pre-
vent the ripening of the potato, and lesson the weight of
the crop secured. With good cultivation • new variety
*ltt be expected to degenerate in about 10 years The
chief essential conditions for the rapid spread of the
disease seem to be the coincidence of moist weather with
• particular state of the growth of the plant and develop-
ment of the fungus.

EPPS'S 0000A.—GRATIMIL AND COMFORTING.—"
• thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern
the operation, of digestion and nutrition, and, by a
careful application of the fine properties of well.
selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast
tables with a delicately flavoured beverage which may
sa mum many heavy doctors' bills. It is by the judicious
use of such articles of diet that • constitution may be
gradually built up until strong enough to resist every
tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies
are floating around us ready to attack wherever there
is a weak point. We may escape many • fatal shaft
by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure blood and
4 properly nourished frame."—Cisil Service Gazetk..—
Sold in Packets labelled—" JAYE/ Ern & Co.
Homceopethie Chemists, London."
MORZ CUR= Or THROAT IRRITATION ANO CBOT
DUMAS= (this week) DR- LOCOCICII Pu WARRA.
—Mr. Swain, M.P. , 246, Mill-street, Liverpool. writes:
—' I can highly recommend Dr. Locock s Pulmonic
Wafers for all Throat Irritation and Cheat Diseases.
They are a perfect boon to public speakers and singers."
Dr. I.c..cat rs Wafers instantly relieve and rapidly cure
'asthma, consumption, bronchitis, coughs, colds, shortness
of breath, phlegm, pains in the chest, and rheumatism.
They taste Pleushely. Sold at la 11441.., 24. 9J , ts. 6d. and ll•
per box by all druggists.

--
WARRING! Amex rrrs Putts LUL The marked
superiority of this Landry blue over all others, and the
qatutiZaazreciation of its merits by the public, have been
by the usual results, yin, a flood of imitations;
the merit of the latter =day consiate in the ingenuity
exerted, not simply in imitating the square shape, but
nuking the general appearance of the wrappers resemble I
that of the genuine article. The manufacturers bee
therefore to caution all buyers to see " Reckitt's Paris
Blue" on each packet
FLOILILINI I—Fog TIM TIMM AND Bittern .—A few drops
of the liquid" Floriline" sprinkled on • wet toothbrush pro-
duces a pleasant lather, which thoroughly cleanses the teeth
from all parasites or impurities, hardens the gums, prevent@
titter, stops decay, tetr to the teeth • peculiar pearly-
whiteness, and •de Rol fragrance he the breath. It
removes all oarless= odour arising from decayed teeth or
tobacco smoke. 'The Fragrant PWline," being composed
In part of honey and sweet herbs, IA delicious to the taste
and the greatest toilet discovery of the age. Price 2, 6-1. of
all Chemists and perfumers. Wholesale depot removed to
33, Farringdon-road, London.
HOLLOWAY'S PiLLS.-.AS the change of seasons many
persons feel °pursued without knowing why they are so
—they are aware something within them is wrong, though
they cannot detect the defective organ. A few dues of
these powerfully purifying and eminently cooling Pills
will restore regularity to every part of the system— • ill
cast out all impurities lurking in the frame, and will
thoroughly expel the last traces of dborder however
hidden the disease may be—however obscure Its cause.
With Holloway's medicine relief is insured without risk ,•
erroneous action is rectified without disturbing natural
regularity, health is reinstated, and with it return the
cheerful feelings which unmistakably tell the recent
invalid that all within is right again.

ADVICS TO MOTIOOLS I—Are you hrokon In yoor rest by
a sick chug aulfeging with the paha of cutting teethilio at
once to • chemist and get a bottle of Mae Winstow's
Socrimuso Smut.. It will relieve the poor sufferer immedi-
ately. Is is perfectly hamlete and pleasant to the taste, it
produces natural quiet sleep, by relieving the child from
pain, and the little cherub awakes "al bright ss a batten.-
It soothes the child, it softens the gams, slles r all pain,
relieves wind, regulates the bowels, and is the ig.st known
remedy for dysentery and diarrheas, whether arising front
teething or other mums. Mrs. Winalo•'s
Syrup Is sold by Medicine dealers everywhere at la lid
pew lbottle.

VALCARLI DIRCOTZRY FOR THR HAIL—If
itour hair is
turning grey or white, or falling off, use " • Mexican
Hair Renewer " for it will positively reams in every cam
Gm or White lair to Its original colour, without leaving
ho diatrn'ofthle smell of Most " !Waterers." It makes
the hair charmingly beautiful, as well as promoting the
growth of the hair on bald spots, where the glands are not
decayed. Ask your Chemist for 'Tug MIKIICAV MIR
RINEW/14" sold by Chemists and Perfumers n‘t•rt where
at 9a 6d. per boBJe. Wholesale dept rcioured to :gl,
Farringdon-road, London.
THROAT AFFICHONI AHD 110ARERNI&S.—All suffering
from irritation of the throat and hoarseness will be agree-
ably surprised at the almost immediate relief afforded by
the use of "Browns Bronchial Troches.* These famous
"lozenges' are now bold by most respectable chemists in
this country as is. lid. per box. People troubled with •
" hacking cough," a " slight cold," or bronchial affections,
cannot try them too soon, is similar troubles, if allowed
to Proirress, result in serious Pulmonary and Asthmatic
affections. See that the words " Brown's Bronchial
Troches" are on the Government Stamp around each is's.
—Prepared by Joan I. BROWN and SoNs, Boston, United
States. European depot. removed to 33, Farringdon-
road, London.

t TAT YOUR Wsmire I—lfydroleine (Hydrated oil) has
proved of the highest value as • food in consumption and
all wasting thicams, invariably Producing increase in flesh
and weight This preparation of Hydrated Cod Liver Oil
Is tonic, digestive, and ten times more nourishing, as well
as far more *meant to taste, than plain cod liver oil.
liydroleine will nourish and produce increase of weight in
those cases where oils or fat, not so treated, are difficult or
impossible to digest All tendency to emaciation and loss
of weight is arrested by the use of Hydroleine. Of all
Chemists, is di —New depot, 33, Farringdoa-road.
Loudon. Pamphlet tree.

GENERAL ITEMS.

A child has been scalded to death at Bristol through up.
setting a dials boiling gravy.
The Manchester Corporation have made a profit of
.(.50.000 out of the gas this year.
The body of a woman has been found at daybreak at
Cherbourg, with the head almost severed from the
body.
The Australian cricketers left the metropolis on Tue.-
for Venice, upon their return journey to the Anti-
podes.
The Rev. James Carter, of Jarvis Brook Congtionid
Chapel, Rotherfleld died very suddenly at Eaathourne on
iSauThsonwda.ii.xcheq_
Rece
juerpretat.urnsaefro, m.sooAwi, 1
andl to
S"teesPendlukruir,
Lt0.:164.3m.
It is stated that a Mahommedan at Qsbul who murdered
• Hindoo goldsmith has been blown from • VA by the
Ameer's orders.
Within the past ton days Messrs Steele and Co., of
Greenock, have signed contracts for new steamers repre-
senting ten thousand tons.
Col Baker, late of the 54th Regiment, was found deed
In Leigh Woods, near Bristol, on Sunday afternoon. His
death is attributed to apoplexy.
A woman named Brmdky was on Sunday found dead at
Port Glasgow, the body bearing marks of violent usage.
Her husband
.has been arrested. _

--ThTsTanatiCism of the Catholic clew in Belgium hae now
gone so far that in several instances recently they have
refused to admit the King as godfather.
The name of the Empress of China is " Jacebungtur-
showgoongiieunkenrilangthingdwunwhiwuni wangkangh-
us.' What cruel parents she must have had I
At Pinchbeck, near Spalding, on Monday, a moan
attempted to criminally assault a little girl, who ran home
and told her mother. The latter instantly dropped daeu
. - _

Al Pietralitta (Italy), • schoolmaster named Tanned',
90 years of age, irritated by • run of ill-luck at cards and
maddened by drink, shot his cousin, aged 98, bender
attempting to tire on two others.
It is said to be in contemplation by the Corporation of
London to confer the freedom of the city, with • sword,
upon General Sir Frederick Roberta, G.C.R., in recogni-
tion of his distinguished services.
At • meeting held at Sittingbonme on Saturday on the
Sunday closing of publichouns • licensed victualler, in
moving an amendment to • resolution, expressed his
regret that the dear old Church of England" was joining
In the crusade against them.
A woman had • narrow snaps from death at the Spa"
road Station, Greenwich, on Monday. She rushed across
the metals in front of • train and was pulled on to the
Platform as the engine brushed her drama
Sir Bartle Frere landed at Southampton on Tuesday
evening, and was presented with an address of welcome
from • numerous of Cape merchants now in this
country, who ex approval of his policy
Inspector Williams, chief clerk at Leeds, was on Satur-
day taken into custody, under • warrant, on the charge
of having embezzled the sum of .£ll9, which he ought to
have forwarded to the Government Inspector of Reforms-
tory Schools.
During a service of the Salvation Army at the Bristol
Circus on Sunday evening 000 people assembled outside
the densely-crowded building, and made such a determined
struggle to get in when the doors were opened that
minibus fell and were trampled upon.
It is the intention of the Government to Increase the
military establishment in Ireland, but the Home Guards
report • difficulty in providing reinforcements owing to
the despatch of buoys to India. Several battalions will,
however, be available at the end of the year.
A telegram from Paris morn the death of M.
Offenbach, the famous composer of Madame Farad and
other well-known operas, and creator of the modern
comic opera. M. Offenbach was born at Cologne in June,
1819, and was consequential his Mud Year.
On Sunday the Rev. ro' Leary, P.P., of Ballyma-
dlligot, near Tralee, made his congregation at two masses
promise on their knees not to imbue their hands in the
blood of one of his parishioners ; the person referred to is
supposed to be the largest land agent in Munster.
M the funeral on Saturday of Mr. W. W. Mitchell, the
late Mayor of Arundel, and for forty years editor of the
West Sussex Gasstte, representatives of the press from many
large towns in the southern counties and the corporation
of Arundel attended as a mark of respect for the
_ _ _

The reported escape of • lion through an accident to
one of Meagre Singers menagerie vans at Bandied is
stated by the police to be • lima. suggested, ills said,
through a painted representation of • lion, the 4n of •
neighbouring public-house. being, as a practical joke,
carried Ger one night to the down.
The sarcophagus of Roger Tuscany, i
Bishop of Lausanne,
who was buried in Lausanne Cathedral n 1,120, was
opened • few days ago. The body was almost intact, the
features were perfectly recognisable, and the six-and-
half centuries had not sufficed to destroy the texture of
of his episcopal robe&
At Monaco, recently, • German baron won, by gambl-
ing, £12,000, which he locked into • strong box in his
bedroom. The next day he missed the box, and on
making enquiries found that his valet had taken it to his
(the baron's) father for fear his master should again
gamble and lose the money.
Some days ago, • man called at a school at the Have
(Holland), and took one of the boys for • drive. On the
followmg day, the boy was found strangled on the downs
near the town. The. man had announced to the boy's
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pa- rent 7- -that Tie ;rit'uld release their son on payment'of
75.000 guilders, but that he would kill him if they VITO
information to the police.
On Thursday • man named Hollis was released from
Dartmoor Convict Prison, after serving eight out of ten
pan' penal servitude ter stealing a trap and harness in
intabire. The remainder of his tan years' sentence had
been remitted for exemplary conduct in gooL Ho Joy at
regaining his liberty was short-lived, for at the prison.=
he was arrested by • detective from Wales on the
of stealing a horse nearly nine years ago.
According to returns just made up at the United States
Consulate at Sheffield, Friday, the trade of that town
with America has recently undergone a most gratifying
improvement, the increase during the nine months ending
September being about 25 per cent, over the corresponding
period of last year. If the improvement continues, the
American tat de of Sheffield for the year is expected to
equal that of 1374, when the depression get in.
The Weeklong are taking active measures in the face
of the decline in their numbers reported at the last
Conference. Sir F. Lyeett has just given £5,000 for the
erection of ten new chapels in London, and the donation
has been seconded by a grant of a like amount from the
London building fund of the denomination. Sixteen
sites for new chapels have been secured, and several
buildings will be commenced at once.
On Thursday morning a strange murder was committed
at Vienna, A young man wrote a letter to himself,
apparently containing money. When the postman
entered to deliver the letter he was offered and
whet appears to have been some poisoned liquid. The
postman, feeling giddy, fell downstairs, and was
murdered. Some clothes left behind give rise to the
supposition that the murderer was disguised as a woman.
A peculiar cage of officiol bungling was exposed at a
military courtmartal at Plymouth on Thursday. A man
belonging to the 23rd Royal Welsh Fusiliers was
with having made • false statement when he enlistetrigl
is
plead.d guilty, and evidence was taken, when the
prisoner banded in a written defence, in which he stated
tliat he had already been tried for the offence, and
suffered three months' imprisonment for it, and the pro-
ceedings collapsed. He had previously been discharged
from three regiments for fraudulent enlistment.
In • letter which he has sent in reply to • gentleman
who wrote to him on the subject of cheeeeonaking,
Archdeacon Denison says: —" There is no county in
Europe, or out of it, that can make prime Cheddar cheese
as Somerset; and it is the worst folly to go and throw
away a monopoly being a natural gift We had better
go back, and, If need be, live on bread and water for two
cars. and in the third year we and our customers may
able once more to live on bread and real Cheddar
cheese. There is no better food in the world—few foods
so good, and we have been throwing it all away like
idiots."
The funeral of M. Offenbach was solemnised on 'Thurs-
day morning at the Madeleine The hearse was 00•11104
with flowers, and among the numerous mourners men
celebrities of every c'ses and profession. The proomion
passed along the Boulevards amid • concourse of
spectators, and the liadeleine could scarcely hold all who
crowded to it The mass, which was chanted by the chief
gingers of the day, was performed in • very impressive
manner. The Opera Comique is at present preparing •
serious and now posthumous work of the deceased, " Les
Coates de Hofmann." which will display Offenbach'.
talent in a very interesting phase, and confirm the opinion
of those who regard him as a greet composer in every sense
of the word.
Considerable excitement was created in Truro, on
Wednesday, by the discovery that Mr. Wilson Williams,
• gentleman of independent means, had eloped with Mrs.
Cllft. the daughter of an hotel-keeper The lady in
question is maMed, and her husband resides abroad. On
Monday evening the suepicions of her mother were
aroused by geeing Mrs. Clift in the act of packing her
clothes, but before steps could be taken to prevent the
removal she had disappeared, leering the house without
hat or bonnett. Shortly afterwards the "couple" were
driven to Grampound-road-station, and left their by
train. Mrs Clift hag been in receipt of L'l2 monthly from
her husband, and it is supposed that she bad accumulated
a considerable sum of money.
A young man named &inners, residing at South
Tottenham, recently sued Mrs. Brown, a widow, of West-
green, Tottenham, for £l5, the value of certain goods
bought in anticipation of his marriage with defendants
daughter Alice. The articles in question comprised
curtains, knives, spoons, glass, china, books, pictures. •
colander, and a dust pan. They were depoeited in • box.
which was sent to the residence of Mut. Bross.", the
plaintiff retaining the kis/. Quarrels having arisen, the
engagement was broken, end Sanders, accompanied by
his uncle, unsuccessfully applied for the geode. In
addition to the above, plaintiff had presented Alice
Brown with • ring. • loc.ket, a brooch, and • necklet,
which he did not ask to be restored to him. In her ex-
amination, the daughter affirmed that all the goods bad
been given unconditionally, a view which was taken by
Dr. Ahdy, the judge, who gave a verdict for the defendant,
with cost..
A pocket-book lost about a fortnight ago at the Northern
Station, at Paris. and advertised in the English papers
with the reward of £l,OOO to the tinder, has been
recovered under somewhat peculiar circumstances M.
Pages left his pocket-book in the lavatory at the station.
It now transpires that the next person to enter the
lavatory after him was • young soldier named Eselot,
who was leaving Paris on furlough to visit his parents in
a village near Chateau Thierry. Knelot picked up the
parcel containing the pocket-book, and, being in • hums,
got into the train without examining its contents. On
arriving home he hailed the treasuor to his parents, who,
not being in the habit of reading the papers, were at • I
too to discover the owner. Some days afterwards the
mndorme ris was communicated with and haring
exarn.ned the papers discovered an invoice in the pocket-
book bearing the name of the broker employed by IL
Pages. This gentleman. on receiving notice of the dis-
covery, at once informed M. Pages, who will thus recover
his lost valuables intact, and the young soldier will have
the benefit of the high reward offered.
Some charming dis-losures are being made before the
Bribery Commissioners now sitting. At Macclesfield, on
Wednesday. Mr. John Johnson, chairman of the Cons-r-
-votive Association, acknowledged having told Mr. Eaton
that the election wou'd cost him from 1:2,500 to J:3,000,
with the rreninder that he had lost when be had only
spent t 1,500 on a former occasion. Ile had given £5OO to
the captains of the wards on the day of the poll. He
believed that Di2l would bribe on an average three to
each pound, or LAM voter,, and adding the paid canvassers
this would make 2,413 voters bribed out of 2.672 polled
for Mr. Eaton. He believed that altogether 4,000, were
bribe cut of 6,000 on the register. Before the Sandwich
Commissioners, on Thursday, a Mr. Olds, of Deal,
admitted having reaived more than a thousand pounds
to distribute among Llonvervative voters. Ile sent £450
money,
magnad
rtioutz
to Sandwich, and the agent there afterwards said he had
spent the
of pocket.
he gold casket,
Sin H. Tim
specially designed and manufactured by J. W. Benson,
of Ludgate-hill, illustrates the proem of the con-
version from the raw material to the application of
the steel. It is of solid English design, surmounted
by a finely-modelled figure of commerce, standing
between a stack of pig iron and the converter. She
commends the invention on account of the impetus
that cheap steel gives commercial enterprise. The
overflowing cornucopia at base signify this success.
On either side of the rounded cover are vignettes (in
I espoused work) of • L. & N. NV. Railway Locomotive
' (entirely constructed of this steel, and Minding on its
steel rails) and of a Mel-clad ship. The two curved
ends contain the enamelled Arms of the City, with
the draggons modelled in high relief. On the centre
panel Is the medal Sir H. Bessemer gives annually at
the Iron and Steel Institute. The inscription is on
the reverse. Shields for the Beseemer Arms &lad
monogram complete the whole, which rests on •
plateau of Bessemer Steel.

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