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JOB PRINTING
! he Minn-Early Amber Cane.

The discussion that had arisen con-
corning the Minnesota Early Amber
Sugar Cane induced Prof. c.. A. Goess-
man, of the Massachusetts Agricultural
College, at Amherst, to undertake last
year some investigations concerning it.
In the Journal of the Amer. Chem.
Soc. for March 9th, 1879, his results
appear. And for the benefit of those
who are interested in the matter, we
give a synopsis of his article, and some
further remarks.
Prof. Goessman is too well known in
scientific circles for us to attempt to
add to his fame, suffice it to say that he
occupies a deservedly high place among
chemists in this country, and his obser-
~yations can be taken as the result of
careful inquiry, and patient research.
Some twenty acres near Amherst
were planted with genuine seed, one
acre upon the college grounds furnishing
the material for most Of his expert
ments.
The first recorded experiment was
made on August 10Th, 1878; the last
on September 2lst, thus covering five
weeks, during which time the cane had
developed its flower stalks, and reached
maturity. On August 18th he tried
five feet high. no flower stalks to
be seen upon them. Grape sugar 2.4S
per cent; cane sugar, none; moisture.
:2.O1 per cent; solid matter. ..93 per
cent. Some granules of starch visible
with microscope. August 10th, canes
10 feet high. no flower stalks. Crane
sugar 4.O6 per cent: cane sugar, none:
moisture, SS. 30 per cent; solid m after.
IL. 10 per cent. August Goth. the low
er leaves of the plants had turned red
dish, flower stalks well developed. no
flowers open. Grape sugar, 3.47 per
cent; cane sugar, 2.15 per cent; mos
ture, 500 per cent. solid matter. 1900
per cent. August 9th. flower stalks
with fully developed olem blossoms.
Grape sugar. s., per cent. rnHe su0cr.
800 per cent. moisture, So. % per
cent; solid matter. l4.o7 per cent.
August 9TH. plants in full blossom"
GraIe sugar, 3.t5 Per cent; cane sugar.
Alb per cent; moisture, S4.52 per
cent; solid matter, 1913 per cent.
August 3Oth, formation of seed fairly
begun. Grape sugar, 400 per cent:
cine sugar, 3.Sl per cent; moisture.
$3.50 per cent; solld matter, 1911
per cent. September End, seeds in
milk full size, yet soft; grape sugar.
5.S5; cane sugar, 4. al per cent: mois-
ture, 84.15 per cent. solid matter,
1885 per cent. September 9th, ,e.ds
still soft. Grape sugar. 3.2l per cent;
cane sugar, Csc per cent; moisture.
1884 per cent; solid matter pol 3 per
cent. September 9th, again canes were
used from which on the End of Septem-
Der the leaves and tops had been re-
moved without disturbing them other
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n,,p StK-I think | can answer Ill
f.u words. the questions OF your
Subscriber" in your last issue
Tn. total cost of the machinery uSed
u al from cotton >ctu. II
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About four miles North East of
Washington \. c. there is a constantly
Overlooking mineral spring, not in the
least affected by, wet or drouth. 1t is
locally te:med-"COwsHead and must
ha We been named by a calf.
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FERTILIZER AsSOCIATIONS.-Iou
may set it down for a fact that next
spring the farmers will try a new plan
in relation to fertilizers. They will as
sociate themselves in clubs. a dozen or
two of neighbors forming a club. to buy
chemicals, and make joint heaps ofcom-
post. One farmer will furnish several
loads of cotton seed, another the same
amount of manure. another will pay in
cash. \ good formula will be adopted,
and the heap properly manipulated.
Then the members will each take his
proportion of the compost. In this way
the chemicals will be obtained more
cheaply, because purchased in large
quantities, there will be less waste. the
compost will be of better quality. be-
cause the club will be able to obtain ma
terial which every single farmer cannot
obtain; and by selecting "a central point
for the heap. the distance in hauling
need be but little greater than to haul
from the farm yard. We shall do all we
can to encourage such clubs. 1t is time
the great Northern fertilizer companies
should learn that they cannot continue
forever to pocket the best portion 0 fthe
profits Of our huSbandry. Indeed. eve
had these soul less corporations been
less grasping in their greed, we should
urge the adoption of some such meas
ure because we believe it is the only
farms without. at the same time drain
ing the land of currency TO enrich those
who lose nc opportunity to sheer at
southern poverty and lack of thrift.
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Drive w ellis.

Recon, suits for recovery of royalty
on the patent bring u the fact that
hundreds of thousands of "Drive-wells
or pumps. are in use throughout Min
nesota and North west. We have long
held the opinion that a large portion Of
the low-lands of Eastern Carolina will
not be fully utilized until these wells, In
connection with distillating ~cisterns
shall be introduced on every farm. The
well is simply an iron pipe. differing
diameter. with a long sharpened point,
in which are a great many small holes.
The pipe is made in sections, screwed
on as they are driven down, SO that the
we'll can be carried down through diff
ferent strata until the right quality of
water be reached. 4 small pump at
the top brings up a good flow. We
have seen these pumps driven down
through an hole in the kitchen floor
so that water could almost be pumped
into the kettles on the stove. Quite a
number of these wells are used in Flori-
da. Mr.. Daniel Reid. Of Washington
y. c.. writes that at Pensacola-''by
driving them 30 to 50 feet We obtain an
orcrfov of water at about 10 feet above
the level Of the bay. We obtain the
same results when we drive the wells IN
tie Ly. eren IN 25teet cf' salt uatsr.
1t is not likely any such result can be
obtained in Eastern Carolina, which for
a score of miles inland is underlaid with
successive strata of mari to a great
depth-in some localities fully fifty feet.
Gen'l. Bryan Grimes has an artesian
we'll on his plantation, II miles North
West from Washington, that was sunk
to the depth of two hundred and twenty
eight (22S) feet, without producing an
overflow. though the water rises within
4 feet of the surface. Gen. Grimes was
Informed by Prof. Emmons that no Ar
%tesian, or "over-fOwing, well could
be hoped for in that region, and in this
opinion. we understand, Prot. Kerr en-
tirely comedies.
However for ordinary use the pump
is more desirable than an overlooking
well.
We write this, o in the interest of
the pump makers, or sellers, Though
we regret that no dealer advertises them
in our columns. for sale. in order that
our readers may try the experiment J
but simply because the time has come
for the thorough Development of our
noble old commonwealth from Naggs
Head to Nantahala and it is useless to
deny the fact that in many portions of
Eastern tide water Carolina the new
conner who drinks the ordinary surface
or shallow-well, water may expect a
long term of ague. Many thousands of
square miles Of the finest lands In the
state are lying idle on this account sole
ly. Drive wells, distilled rain water,
and draining. would dissipate the dread
ed demon of the dismal swampS, and
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The Raleigh Steam Dveino
and Securing Establish
ment.
OFFICE.
OFFICE.

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BY TELEGRAPH.
BLOWN UP.
Explosion of One of the Gorham
Powder Mills.
ONE MAN KILLED AND ANOTHER
SERIOUSLY INJURED.

Especial Despatch to the Press.l =
GoRHAM, Oct. 27.-About O'Clock this al
ternoon residents in the neighborhood OF the
mills of the Oriental Powder Com
pany were startled by a sudden report, and
turning their eyes in the direction of the mills
saw a cloud of smoke bove the kernelling
mill. Running to the spot the sides OF the
building were found to have fallen in. Two
meu were found in the ruins, Sumner Stokes
and Clinton Maybury. Stokes was lying un-
conscious and on being brought to his senses
endured what was the matter and being
told that an explosion had taken place, wanted
to know in what mill it had occurred. He was
terribly burned and lived but a short SINE.
Maybury was not so badly burned at Stokes
but his injuries are of dangerous character
Both of the men were about thirty years of
age. Stokes lived in Gray, but whether or not
he leaves family is not known. Maybury
lives in Windham and has a family.
The cause of the explosion is not known.
The mill is the one in which the powder is
broken up into granules or kernels. Stokes was
the only man at work in it at the time. May
bury had merely come up from the glazing
mill to get a load of powder. The noise which
followed the explosion was not very loud,
which was unfortunate, as the notification
which this would have given, would have call
ed physicians from the village to the spot at
once. AS it was, it was considerable time
before any medical assistance could be procur-
ed. The damage to the mills is slight
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CHINA AND JAPAN.

HONG Kong, Oct. THE hostile demon
stration against Gov. Hennessy by disaffected
residents proved futile. The governor has
been sustained and his salary increased by the
home government.
There is great exultation over the restora-
ton of the province of Iii by Russia. 1t is ap.
pretended by diplomatic agents that China
inflated by this, will assume a bearing of in,
creased arrogance. Intelligence from Pekin as
to the temper of the government is anxiously
awaited at coast ports. 1t is anticipated, in
view of the cession' of Iii, endeavors to foment
trouble between China and Japan on the Loo
choo question will be renewed.
Revelations have been made in Hong
Kong of the system of human slavery prac-
ticed by Chinese purveyOrs of brOthels. Raids
have been made by desperadoes among villages
on the main land, young girls captured and
brought to Hong Kong, sold, confined until
sufficiently matured and then resold A rigid
investigation is progressing and astonishing
disclosures have already been made
Insurgent movements continue but they are
considered insignificant.
YOKOHAMA, Oct, 11-Cholera is rapidly sub.
siding. There have been 10000 cases since
April, and $1,000. The authorities lain i
their sanitary endeavors are seconded instead
of openly opposed by European representa-
tives the epidemic would have been under
control two months ago and thousands OF lives
saved.
The final decree respecting torture COM
mands all ordinances relating to the subject tc
be expunged from the national code so no yes
tige will be preserved.
The reported fraudulent issue of several mil
lions of government paper money is said to
have come from Germany, where the OriSina!
plates were engraved. Several arrests have
been made in high circles.
Nordenskiold and party return to Sweden
today.
The substitution Of the Japanese yen for the
Mexican dollar is progressing rapidly.
Affairs at Loochoo are unchanged. A large
government wooden mill was started Sept. 81.
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THE AFGHAN WAR.
The British Policy Outlined.


LONDON. Oct. 27. The correspondent of the
Times al Simla says "The idea must be
abandoned that we intend to stand aloof from
the internal affairs of Afghanistan. 1t cannot
be too soon published that we mean to remain
in the country. Those who now assist us will
not hereafter be left to settle accounts with
future ruler. The tendency OF opinion at
Simla strongly favors policy OF disIntegration
rather than an attempt to set up strong Cen
trail Government at Cabul." He points to the
fact that Herat, Candahar and -ttghan Turkes-
tan remained tranquil under tha.s petty chiefs
months after all control from Cabui was with
drawn.
The Repression Of Correspondents.
A Calcutta despatch says new rules for the
guidance of newspaper correspondents in the
field have aroused Indignation. Their object
is evidently to put it in the power of the Gem
eral to suppress everything savoring OF criti-
cism. The rules emanate from the military
secretariat. II seems certain that neither the
Viceroy nor the commander-in-chief had any
hand in their composition or PRONUNCIATION. lt
is boned the general condemnation they meet
will cause their withdrawal.
Melancholy State of Yakoob Khan.
A despatch from Cabul says that Yakoob
Khan is voluntarily in Gen. Roberts's camp,
and is in a pitiable state of apathy and de-
preston. r.
Inquiry into the Cabul Massacre.
SIMLA, Oct 27-The inquiry into the mas
sacre at Cabul is proceeding. The. Ameers
father-n-law, the Ex-Governor OF Cabul and
the Minister Of Finance are under close arrest.
Cause of Fugitive's Flight
LONDON, Oct 27.-The correspondent of the
Times at Candahar denies the report that the
Governor of Khelat Ghilzal has fled with his
staff He left because he lost all authority
and was requested to do so by the British
officer.
|" British Vengeance for the Massacre.
A despatch from Cabul says: Five men have
been hanged for completely in the massacre of
Cabul (the head of the City Mollahs) and two
Generals, one of royal blood.e One of the Gen
erals, it is charged, dragged the head of Major
Cavagnari from the British residency to Bala
HiSSar tEf-4
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NEW YORK.



New YORK Oct 27-Argument was heard
before Judge Blatchford in the United States
Circuit Court on demurrer to bill OF DIS
covery filed by the Government in the suit
began against Samuel j. Tilden for unpaid
income tax. United States Attorney Wood
ford and S. B. Clarke appeared for the Gov
eminent and Aaron j. Vanderpoel Tor the
defendant. Judge Blatchford gave decision
overruling the demurrer and directed plaintiff
to serve his proposed form OF order.
Proposed Stock Clearing House.
At meeting of bank presidents to-day
committee was appointed to confer with the
Governing Committee of the Stock Exchange
in reference to the establishment Of a stock
clearing house to obviate the present necessity
of such large amount of stock certitication.
Injunction Against the Western Union.
In the matter of alleged violation of injunc-
lions obtained by Clinton G. Colgate against
the Western Union Telegraph Company, re-
straining said company or its agents from using
gutta percha wires or cables under the inven-
ton of George b. Simpson, and also from
selling transferring, lending, leasing or part
ing with in any manner any wires or cables
embodying such invention or conferring upon
any other person, persons. or corporation,
either in whole or in part, or in conjunction or
connection with defendant any use of or any
right to use any such wires or cables Judge
Blatchford in the United States Circuit Court
to-day rendered a decision ordering attach
ments against DR.. Green and Mr.. Prescott,
officers of said company, for violation of the
injunction.
Roasting a Husband to Death. T.:
During a row at christening last night Mrs.
Collins held her husband, Tom, on red-hot
stove and he will probably die. Both were
drunk. She has been arrested.
Secretary Sherman at Cooper Institute.
Secretary Sherman spoke tonight at Cooper
Institute in favor of the Republican state
ticket to large audience.
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THE NEWS A NUTSHELL.

The kernel mill Of the Oriental Powder Co.,
at Gorham, exploded yesterday. One man
was killed and another dangerously injured.
1t is said that the troops expect winter
campaign against the Indians.
The yellow fever epidemic at Memphis and
other places in the South is over and people
are returning to their homes.
Yakoob Khan is in Gen. Roberts camp and
is in pitiable state of apathy and depression
Rosenberg, the editor of the London Town
Talk, has been sentenced to two years impris-
onment for libel.
The Grand Jury at Salt Lake has indicted
several Mormons for polygamy, and the Nor
mon Apostles are making threats OF defiance.
Secretary Sherman spoke at Cooper Institute
last night.
1t is reported that an outbreak has occurred
in Spotted Tails band of Indians in Dakota,
on account of the arrest of one of their number
for murder by the agent The Indians com
PEELED the agent to surrender him.
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POLYGAMY.
Several of the Mormon Apostles Indicted

Several Of the Mormon Apostles Indicted
NEW YORK, Oct. 27.-AA Salt Lake despatch
says the grand jury have Indicted several Nor
mons for polygamy, and adjourned to give the
district attorney time to procure evidence.
Among the indicted is missionary Birming-
ham, who was about to leave for Europe. He
was arrested. John w. Young is also among
the indicted. The Mormon leaders are still
defiant. At a late conference five apostles
avowed determination to defy the govern
ment and live up to their principles. At Nep-
hi lately apostle Erastus Snow said, in pub
tic harangue, SIN spite of the President and
government and its officials we will do as we
please We will not submit to the President,
nor to the government, nor to any judge, mar
shall, sheriff, constable, or any government
official. We will see them in hell first" To
this there was uttered hearty amen all over
the house. The acquittal of the murderers of
Elder Standing in Georgia moves the church,
organ to the intensest wrath. 80
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DOMESTIC PORTS.

SAN FRANCISCAN 25th, ships Reaper Poole
Acapulco; Vigilant, Ross, Hong Kong. n,
Sid 18th, ship John DCosta, for Queenstown
GALVESTON-Ar 25th, barque Halcyon, Dickin-
son, New York.
Cid 25th, sch S Bailey, Higgins, Pensacola.
NEW OKLEANS-Ar below 22d, ship Melrcse,
Plummer, Calcasiu. e.. .
New York. ~ ~
Ar 21st, brig Daphne, Copeland, Galveston.
JACKSONNILI.E--Ar 21st, sch L H Livingstone,
Hodgdon, Charleston.
CHARLEsTON-Ar 22d sch Abbe Dunn. Foun-
tain, Boston.
: WILMINGTON, NC-Ar 23d, brig silas N Mar
tin, Brown, Philadelphia
WASHINGTON-Cld oath, schs Maggie D Mars
ton Blackington, and Jessie Hart, Wall, Rockland;
A X Meservey, Meservey, do.
BALTIMORE-Cld Oath, sch A Stuart, Libby,
Salisbury Mass.
Cid 25th, brig Adele McLoon. Stone, Aspnwall.
PHILADELPHIA-Cld2 5th, sch Sea Bird, Camp
bell, Pawtucket; FavorIte, Eldridge Saco.
Ar Goth, sch Baracoa Perkins, Port Antonio.
Ar at Delaware Breakwater 25th. barque Alex
Campbell, Bunker, Portland for Philadelphia, (and
NEW YoRK-Ar 25th, schs Nellie Treat, Dow,
Fernandina; G NJ Porter, Johnson st Smons, Ga;
Elizabeth NJ Cook, Cook, and Eaton, Grerson,
Calais; Mary Stow, Rankin. Gardiner; Sandy Point,
Grant. Dix Island; r w Denham, Denham, Bow
doinham; Freeman, Kellar, Thomaston /; Kate
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MAINE.
Suicide at York.

PORTSMOUTH, Oct 27.-Yesterday Charles
Johnson of York, deliberately committed sui
eide by placing himself in the range OF gun
which he had braced up, then attaching
string to the trigger, pulling the same. The
charge passed through his head and neck,
causing instant death. johnson stood so near
the muzze that his clothing caught fire and
and were very much burned. He had been
Respondent for some time though comfortably
well off, He was married, 36 years of age and
much respected.
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THE DOMINION.
Newfoundland Items.

HALIFAX, Oct. 27.-Advices from st. Johns,
N. F., state that r. j. Pinoent has been ap-
pointed Judge of the Supreme Court, vacant
by the retirement of Chief Justice Holt, and
the promotion of Sir j. Carter to the latter
position.
The Marine Court of Inquiry into the loss OF
steamer Ervienne at Red Bay, Straits7 Belle
isle, while on the passage from Montreal for
Glasgow, gave Judgment at st. Johns, N. F
No blame was attached to the captain or Off
GERS of the ship, and their certificates were
returned to them.
Gunboats Druid, Zephyr and Plover are
expected to leave St. Johns,lN. F., shortly fol
HalifaY
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MemphiS ReiOiceS,

MEMPHIS, Oct. 27.-There was general re-
sumption of business this morning. Stores
that have been closed since July were opened
by their proprietors, who have returned.
Through trains on all the railroads excepting
Little Rock have arrived, and the deserted
streets present their wonted animated appear
ance. The cotton exchange is re-opened. But
one case of fever is reported, Mrs. Rosa Walk
man. Weather pleasant.
No new cases or deaths since morning. Camp
Marks was broken up to-day, and the people
moved into the city. Camp Father Mathew
will be broken up tomorrow. But one nurse
has been sent out by the Hewards since last
night
DR. John B. Cummings telegraphs from For
est City, Ark, that two suspicious cases have
been developed there, and that the people are
FESTIVE under the quarantine regulations and
desire to return to their homes.
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DEATHS.

In this city, Oct. 81 Sophionia, widow of the late
Ira Black, aged 81 years 4 months.
Funeral on Wednesday afternoon at !: o'clock
from No. 2O3 Cumberland street. Burial at con-
venience of the family,l
In this city, Oct. u, Harriet s. Elliott, wife of
Isaac jackson, aged 80 years. "
Notice of funeral hereafter.1 r..
In Bath, Oct. 10, Sarah j., wife of Saml G.. Ripley
I'm In Bath, Oct 10, Rev Joseph W. Williams, aged
70 years. g
D. Rand will take place Wednesday afternoon at
o'clock, at No. 10 High street.
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Forest Fires.

NORFOLK, n. Y, Oct. 27.--Forest fires are
again creating havoc in this neighborhood. An
area covering thousands of acres is in a blaze,
and large quantities of hay in stacks and much
valuable timber are being destroyed. No green
timber will be left. There has been no rain
for thirty days. The ground is very dry, and
the wind is blowing hard. Loss will reach
many thousand dollars. Men are engaged day
and night saving farm property and buildings.
Telegraphic communication is interrupted by
fire in several places.
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A Colorado Sheriff Che ckmated.

PROVIDENCE, r. l., Oct. 27.-Daniel Smith,
a native of this city, was brought here last
week by Colorado officer en- route for Boston,
where he is charged with the embezzlementOf
$4,000 He got permission of his custodian to
visit his mother here when he was arrested by
q Providence officer on a civil suit for debt and
lodged in Providence county jail, where he
gave bail. The Colorado sheriff is unable 10
proceed with his late prisoner.