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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-23
THEKlLLING OF TERRY.
Deputy Marshal Nagle's Case to 30 Con-
timed.
IBy telegraph 10 the Dispatch.l

SAN FRAscIsoo. August %. 1t has
been arranged between the lawyers on
both sides that when Deputy Marshal
Nagle's case comes mp continuance will
be asked for until Wednesday next to
give counsel for defence an opportunity
to investigate the law. The lawyers are
beginning to fear that Nagle cannot be
held by the United States authorities.
Judge SAWYER is reported TO be doubt
fol OF their right to interfere in Nagle's
case, as he claims Maggie cannot claim 70
be an officer OF the Circuit Court, as
Judge Field can. If he refuses to re-
coenize the Federal right TO interfere
Nagle will be promptly returned to the
Stockton jail and will be tired there.
The sentiment here in regard to his ac-
ton is still divided, but in the country.
Judging from editorial opinions, three
fourths of the people believe he showed
great eagerness TO kill Terry.
There is no way OF proving or dis
proving Porter Ashes statement that
Judge Heydenfeldt OF San francisco,
received letter from Judge Field offer
irg his support to Terry il Terry would
agree to support him for President.
Field denounces Ashes statement as a
magligDant lie, but Heydenfelt refused
to say word.
Mrs. Terry reached here last nigh. and
is expected to be present in court to-day
when Naglc's case comes MP.
The State Supreme Court yesterday
denied a reheoring in the Sharon Terry
case of its last decision, in which Judge
SulliYan's Judgment was reversed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-23
On the Dan.
rspoe,aI telegram 10 the Dispatch.l

lcpccial Telegram 70 thc Disphtcl.l
DANvILLE, VA, August %. The TWEEN
tieth session OF the State Baptist Sunday
School Convention (colored) met here
to-day, with about a hundred delegates
present. Rev II. T. Hill, of Richmond.
is president, and the opening address
was made by Kew, j. +. Jones, of Rich
mond. No business of importance was
transacted.
To-day is the fifth anniversary OF Dan
vile Lodge OF Good Templars, and the
occasion was celebrated tonight with a
grand temperance rally at tue Taber-
nacle. Addresses were made by Grand
Worthy-Chief -Iemplar j. h. Miller,
Rev. II. +. Creitzberg, Of Chester, s. c.,
and Mr. Ludwig. of Indiana A num-
Der of Good Templars from the country
were present. and the meeting was an
Interesting one.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-23
The Four Mlrderers.
fRy telegraph 70 tho Dispalch.i

NEw YORK, August %. The quartettc
of murderers now confined in the Tombs
awaiting execution tomorrow will take
a farewell leave OF their friends this af-
ternoon. Sisters OF Mercy will remain
with them all day, and two priests will
give them religious consolation during
the night At O'Clock tomorrow morn
Ing mass will be celebrated in the chapel
of the female prison, They viii all die
in the Catholic faith. Mass will con-
sume one hour. aud after It is over the
men will return to their cage for break
fast Three quarters Of GA hour later
tho execution viii take place.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-23

The New York Press says: "With
the Old Dominion in the Republican
column the bottom will be 80 completely
knocked out OF the Democratic coffee-p
that Mr.. CLEVELAND and Governor HILL
will have only the disabled handle and
spout to fight for in 1892" But if the
fate Of the Democratic coffee-pot de-
ponds upon Virginia's being brought
into the Republican column the afore-
said pot will remain sound for many
years
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-23

Senator HAMPTON went straight to the
mark when in recent interview he said,
touching the proposed efforts Of certain
Republican leaders to raise the economic
issue in Virginia, North Carolina, Ten
nessee, and Alabama. that it would fail
"because there is one interest which, in
these States, transcends all o.hers-the
question of honest and efficient local
government" Local self-government
and the preservation of southern civil
zation are paramount to all other con-
siderations.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-23
Ordered te Norfolk.

TOY FVEVotNF1 % VIZ DlsF7t'Vu'I
WASHINGTON, August %. The Acting
Secretary OF tho Navy has ordered the
Brooklyn, now at New YORK, to be iowed
to Norfolk. At that place she will he
thoroughly repaired and supplied with
new boilers. shaft, propeller. and sur
face condenser in the place of the anti
quated machinery now aboard. The re-
pairs will occupy at least six months and
will add considerably to the work at the
Norfolk nayy-yard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-23

"There really is to be monument in
New York city to NATHAN HALE, the
Connecticut youth who was banged as a
spy by the British in the Revolution.
What are the names OF The other cities
in which the necessary funds have been
collected ?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-23
Seealleaf Tobacco.

SpRINaFrELD, Mass, August 22-Spe-
cial reports to the Ne1c England Home
sicad from all OF the seedleaf tobacco
growing sections OF the United States
indicate O fair yield OF good average
quality. The farmers have generally
sold out their old crops, and the pros
pect for reasonably good prices is OK
cellent
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-23

CTATE FEMALE NORMAL
y School,
FARMFlLLE, Va.
The sixth session Of tnis schoOl begins sEP-
TENDER Ism next 70 Quo Iundret and
twenty state students tuiii0n ard books arc
froe. Board including lights AMI fuel. az per
month. Total necessary expenses OF STATE ST
dent, sl20 = session ~ pay student. $50 FOR
catalogue apply ~
JOHN A. CuSNINGHAM.
Ru 2-oodl2t Principal
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-23
A cotton-Broker Fails.

10y tctcerhpn 10 iho btSPaiNn.I
New YoRK, August 22.-At the Cot
ton Exchange q small failure was an
nounced in the posting OF T.. A. Graves
Tor inability to meet his contracts. He
suffered, it is said. in yesterdays yield
ing market. The liabilities are reported
at not exceeding $1,000.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-23

"If STEVE BRoDIE, of New York, real
ly floats over Niagara Falls as he says
he will, the affair will not be- wholly de-
void of good results" No; because the
world wants another fool. 1t is tired of
STEVE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-23

Truth is mighty, but she is ignomin-
iously worsted when she encounters a
fishing excursion Or Republican
campaign letter writer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-23

consistency is a jewel" but Boss
MALONE is not the jewel consistency.
Witness his speech in opening his con-
vention yesterday. He he'd previously
boxed the political compass, and yestcr-
day attempted TO rebox it.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-23
RUrAw PLACE. BALTIMORE

EUTAW PLACE. BALTIMORE
Tho Hotel TO stop az during the September
Exposition.
On the Handsomest boulevard In America
Tho Highest Elevation aud Coolest Spot
No Hot Nights
Nearest 10 Pennsylvania railroad station,
Pmlico and the Exposition.
Only five minutes ride to Drud-tiIi Park.
Magnificent views
American plan. Terms: g, $3.50. g. and
si.5J per day.
Telegraph for rooms at our expense
{. WARNER sToRK.
au al-l3t' Proprietor
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-23

The second and third places on the
Virginia Republican ticket do not call
for any special mention. They are mere
MALONE appendages.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-23
VNHE BRADSrREET COMPANY,
4 CHARLES +. CLARK, PREsIDESE
ADSfREET'S RICHMOND OFFICE
no. 100 EAST MAIN SrREsE
Ielopnoos Nosii
.u WITTY. suporialsnisa.

Tho Richmond oaieo mas moro man kept pace
with the rapid grOWEa Of The city aud develop.
mcnt Of Ihs terrItory tributary 70 IL II oners %
tLo mercantile community VI tnis section all Ia .
advantages OF asysten tne superiority Of waica
n recognized IN oyery tlaio centre of lnS civil.
!zrd world. lnat Il Ia "a special 3onss prepared
tested ~ tho fact mat II nAs now a Larger ssss>x
a<snhe,risrs Aea als siAx r.Irsanfis ss<ssa
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-23
COURT eKDExS
COURT eKDEx&
WARREN ORC UT COURT,
w KENTUCKY.
Ann Hawkes.. administrstrix OF l. A. Hawkes.
Plaintiff.
Rebecca q. Talbot 81 a.......-.... .Defsndsnta

In the aboye-entitled suit there Is considerable
estate 70 DO Distributed 70 mo heirs OF sarah
Marable Il sney eau 10 found. SARAH Maraols Is
said 70 hevo died February n. is5s In Charles
City county. Va. and previous 20 her dozih heg
con Thomas IL said "a have diod IN HenricO
county, Va April -. 1875. her ~oa BENJAMIN
MaraDle Ia Charles City county on January 2.
lsay; ana her daughter Martha Anu Marabie is
SAID 10 have died Ia CDaries Iitycounly on March
Is fS0 IL Il desired % fipa the heirs aad de-
soerdants OF said sarah AaraDle N aay exist
FOR information address az once tho under
signed. Ell. HlSGS
Clark UHfrca Circats Court.
al i5-aw Bowling Ggesa. M.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-23

If BRADY and LANGsToN are kicking
against MAHoNE's convention they are
engaged in that pastime at long range.
They both remained in Petersburg yes
terdaY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-23
PRESIDENT HARRISON.
He Gives Public Reception nj Indian
apolis.
.-1oo.-.,, o, tha nlu,.ataN

lBy telegraph to the Dispatch.l
INDIANAPOLIS, IND, August o.
About the Denison Hotel, the headquar-
tiers of President Harrison and party,
small crowds had been gathering from
early morning, and at 10 O'Clock, when
the general reception began. the street
Tor a square was completely blocked and
the hotel lobby was mass OF humanity.
The President received in the parlors,
which were magniiicently decorated with
flowers and bunting. Two lines Of
people passed up the stairway and
through the parlor. and it Is es-
timated that in An hour about $1,000
people viewed the President, he giving
the usual hand-shake to fully 5000.
The Presidents party included Attorney
General Miller, Secretary Rusk, Mar
shal Daniel Ransdell, and Priyate-Secre-
tary Haford. The crowd numbered
mostly the fellow-townsmen Of the
President who came to pay their re-
spects, the first opportunity offered since
he took up the rein0 of Government.
There were also many prominent men
from all parts Of the State in line, and
to all he bowed in recognition. lie
showed no signs Of fatigue at tho close
he having spent q restful night after his
tiresome day at Cincinnati.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-23
VlHE WONDERFUL SPRING.
4 That cured the discoyerer's sore hands.
THOMpSON'S

BROMlNL AND Ak-bNlt HfhlNb wa ii t,
FROM ASHR COUNTY, n C.,
Creating q sensation Wherever introduced. IL
ia uneJunlled 10y eny water Or medicine. Many
OF me mos eminent physicians o. America are
prescribing i; In chroaic cases of Indigestion,
persistent nausea aggravated cases Of diseases
arising from impure blood. together vi u kidney
disease aud stomach troubles where medicines
failed II IS toni- and Alternative aud tho FIN Est
TABLE WATER KNOWN. zee that my name
il on the labes. Pamphlets. with analyses aud
high cnlOrsaiions, etc, ctc., and name OF agent
:, nearest 10 YOU" msilod on application 10
LEWIS ~. BURWELI. General Manager, Rich
mond, Va. For sale by druggists.
au lS-eOdtNol1
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-23
THE OLD STORY.
Returning TO Defective Blast-Iiolc Too
soon.

Especial telegram TO the Dispstchl
CHARLEsroY, ". Va, August 22.-
News has just reached here that Michael
Dance was instantly killed and John
Baney and an unknown man were ia
tally injured by the discharge of blast
at Buckley Mills, Va, few days ago.
4 charge of eighty pounds Of powder
had been put in the hole aud the fuse
fred, but as it did not 60 off the men
began to drill in the hole again, VIXEN
the powder went of, driving an eigh-
teen-foot drill About half It's length
through Dances head. Raney's arm
WIS torn Off, and stone the size OF a
teocup passed through the other mans
shoulder.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-23
BRLEF COMMENT.

BoULANGRR thinks his trial and SEN
tence was farce. So do many others.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-23
SWARTHNORE COLLEGE.

W IN u lIVItIle H.
OPENS NINTH MONTH. 10TH. Thirty minutes
from BrOad-Street station, Philadelphia. Uuder
tho caro- Of Friends, hut all others admitted.
Full college course ZOE both sexes assirsl.
fcieniifc, aud Literary. Also Manual iraia-
ing and q Preparatory school two ciasscsh
ueaithful location. large grounds. new and Ok
tcnslye buildings aud apparatus. For catalogue
aud full particulars address
EDWARD II. MAGILL. IL d..
fe la-eod39t President.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-23
O. ROTTOES On ne SHENAN.

ssCROTTOES OF TIE SHENAN-
"a DOAH" WEY RK CAVE. CAVE OF THE
FOUNTAINS. GROurUES STATION. suENAN-
DOAH.VALLEf RAILROAD. NA.--lhe most
wonderful caverns IA tho world. Natures mar
vellous work ylowoi By incaufewent electro
light. An elegant hOtei nos open. This place
Is on the south FORK OF tho shenandoah river In
tho most beautiful section q tho Valley Of tho
Shenandoah. For descriptive and illustrated
pamphlet address
\. II. uOWiSON. Secretary,
~ Il-eod2mO Stanton, Va
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-23
uACssiNA- VI oaA y

DICHMOND
III LOCOMOTIVE AND nAchiSE-NoHA>
kICHNONn. Va.
STEAM ENGINES AND bOiLAkS
our facilities Tor tho Manufacture ot ulOt.
CLASS MACHINERY are nasurpaeeeA u -
need steam power igr aay psfioSs eeW -
tnroaeh lel0Ikaoo. and se Nil send Vp an ak
part 10 mako estimates aud nalno prices .
kiCnAOND LOCOMOTIVE AND kAChlN~
WORAA my ltly
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-23
PE HAssN A.

HAVING QUALIFIED As AID
l AMINIsTkATk1X otHENRY r. HAMMARD.
deceased. have appointed y. V. RANDOLPH.
1872 Franklin snceL, ny attorney 70 settle the
estate.
All parties having claims against tho estate
will present them u bin properly coriAcd for
payment and all parties owlDg the estate Will
make payment O. him a. once.
MHs. MARY g.. gAMMARD.
AiministThtriH OF Henry u. HammSr1.
All % ~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-23
COLLEGE
FOR YOUNG LADIES,
TnNnAE nNvfAkIn IAAADA

n n
LOADON, OSIAklO. CANADA.
Instruction extensive, thorough. practical.
Literature, Lang laCes. Mathematics, Science,
Music Painting EiOcuuOD, Business Course. eic-
Diplomas and certificates granted Climate ex-
cepuonaliy healthy. 40 malaria About same
ton . nature as Onto and New ORR States stu
dens- from all part OF America. Tho number
received limited. Charges moderate. tees on
tho European plan. For circular address tho
REy. Z. \. ENGLISH. NJ. A.. Principal.
10 2i-Fist'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-23
EDGE HILL SCHOOL.

THIS weil-knOwn school Tor young latios and
children opens SEPTEMBER ~. 1879. Address
for information Miss Z. k RANDOLPH. or Are.
". K. HARRISON, Kesw.cs. AiOsmarie. Va.
a9 6Iu&FLOci
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-23
ANOTHER ACCOUNT.
LIZ Associated Press.l

KNOXVILLE, August GA horrible
wreck occurred on the Knoxville, Cum
bcrland-G and Louisville railroad, at
Flat-Gap creek, twenty-five miles from
here, at 1890 this morning. The train
was the first to go over the new road,
and carried select party of the City
Council, the Board of Public Works,
representatives of the Chamber of Com
mcree, and the very flower OF the bnsi-
ness and professional men Of Knoxville,
The train of two cars left the track
at the crossing and the rear car went
down the trcstle. Only one man in the
car was uninlured Ii was impossible
TO obtain medical aid for long time,
until 1870 T.. H., when the train reached
knoxville. But scanty attention was
rendered. Many had to be brought
back on ilat-cars and the last part OF the
journey was made IN q driving rain.
Three men died from injuries and others
cannot live.
The dead are: Judge George Andrews,
a most prominent lawyer in East Ten
nessee ). I. Powers, a leading mer-
chant and former presidcnt OF the East
Tennessee Fire Insurance Company. and
Alexander Reeder, leading politician
who has held many offices Of trust
The injured are Alexander Arthur,
president Of the Chamber OF Commerce !;
lsbam Young. president. and Peter Kern,
member Of the poard of Public Works !;
j. L. Hcsrn. editor OF the Sentinel w.
W. Woodruff, leading Wholesale mer-
chant q. Seymour. attorney, aud Alex
ander Wilson. assistant chief engineer OF
the Knoxville. Cumberland-Gap and
Louisville railroad Aldermen Barry and
Perkins General II. Schbuert. OF the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-23
sssoI.UTIoNs & PARTNERSHIPS.

DESTINATIONS q PAwrNERSHips.
VyHE FIRM OF 4. SAKS & co.
1 has been dissolved by the death Of Mr..
William Cans.
The undersigned Will continue the business
under the firui-uame Of A. SAks co.
ANDREW 5AkS.
RICHMOND, VA. August % 1880
NOTF-Nr. JACOB CANS has assumed the
management OF the Richmond house.
au 9g-50t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-23
ELIXIR BABEK
PROPOSALS
PROPOSALS FOR WORK or

PROPOSALS FOR WORK on
Il ROADWAY. -WAsHiNarON, ID. G.. July Z.
iSsq.-SEALED PkOPusALS. la uisil lfc ~iia .
cot,y OF his advertisements af'ach-i wii De- ff-
ceiyed here until II O'Clock a. N. hONDAl, D.
gust 20. 1857. Zoe WORK required feg "a com 20
ton Of the roadway from TIE cify y btnfi. Z,
Va. 10 the Danvlile National cemetery. SO -
estiona form ~ proposals. aud ali necessary in-
formation 10 regard 10 TIE ~orl can - obiHlhe J
upon application hero or 9 tho superintendent
OF the ccmeiary. 1he right u reset''a " fele.
any or al bids. Envelopes cVn ainils PRIV ~,
should be eodorssd proposals f,r WORK on NJ
panville Cemetery Roadway and 10 sliro,sei
70 q. H. DANDY, Deputy Quarter .lef.s 'lt''-
raj rniiea safes army. Washington, u u
au lG6t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-23
y xVpTCOuF HIGH SCHOOL.

MN WELCOME HUH 0CHUUL,
VA MrrCHRLLS STATION. CULPEPER
COUNTY, VA. Unusual advantages, Win NODE
ratio charges. Only twenty-one boys tAkon-
Write for catalogue t.
DR. =. ;. HALL University Of Yrginiah
~ es.eOdlm Principal
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-23

The Virginia Republican platform is a
fine specimen OF buncombe.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-23
ADVERTISING RATES
uarE aNru nRFsaz

Reading notices IN reading matter type. hVe
Ines or less. 81 Ia uonpareil loaded, &c.
Card Of rates for more space furnished on ap-
rlicAfiOu.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-23
TERRIBLE RAILROAD DISASTER.
An ynlucl,y Trial Trip Over New Road
Four Killed and Twenty Injured.
lSnocial telegram % the Dlspatch.l

Four Killed and Twenty Injured.
Especial telegram 10 the Dlspa,ch.l
Knoxville, Tenn, August 22.-The
most shocking railroad accident that has
ever occurred III this section happened
to-day on the Knoxville. Cumberland
Gap and Louisville railroad. The road
was completed yesterday and the first
train left here this morning OH an IN
srcction trip, taking for It's passengers
some of our most prominent citizens
and newspaper-men. When the tram
reached Flat creek, twenty-six miles
from here, the rear coach left the
track and was precipitated to the
creek, twenty feet below. Judge An
drew, John Hearne, editor Of the E0c-
ming Sentinel; Alexander Reader, and
Captain S. j. Powers were among the
killed, and twenty-six others were in
iured, ten of whom may die before
morning. OF ali on the traiu only five
escaped uninjured. Captain Arthur,
president of the road, and General Schu
bert are among those expected to die
tonight, the latter having both legs
broken. This accident is only equalled
by the late Norfolk and Western wreck
and has plugged our community in the
deepest sorrow, and many hearts ache
TO- night. Our city is in tears, and the
many funerals tomorrow will shroud
Knoxville in gloom.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-23

All lotters and kilograms must bo addressed
toTHR DISPATCH COMPANY.
Rejected Communications viii not he 10
turned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-23
SUMMER RESORTS.
COBB'S ISLAND.
YIRCINIA'S SEASIDE RESORT ~ THE AT
LANIlC OCEAN.
SEASON OF 1854

Increase Of hotel accommodations, new build
ings, and other improvements.
Ibo fuost beach ami 4urf-bathing In tho
world. superb fishing and CANNING.
Can be reached from Norfolk by steamer
Northampton riG Cherrystono Mondays, Wcdnss-
dhys and Fridays. or daily by New York. Fhia-
deipha aud Norfolk railroad Passengers tran s.
ferred % tho island bv newly ntted-up steamer
RATES: pcr day, ;260. per week, III; per
month. 80.
For fuu information address
A. COBB, Proprietor.
Cherryton, Northampton county Va
g. 4 .t-t
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-07-17
The Night-Blooming Cereus.

The modest and mysterious plant
known as the night-blooming cereus
has always been puzzle to botanists,
and has never been analysed. It is in
digenous to tropical America, and is
cultivated for ornament. The stem is
weak, branching, feshy, green, and five
or six angled, the angles being beset
with clusters of five or six short, radi-
ating spines. The numerous intricate
calyx lobesare linear, acute and brown
ish, but the inner ones are yellow. The
lanceolate petals are of white color.
The flowers, whose beauty is to be ad-
mired but for limited time, produce
an orange colored internally white
berry the size of an egg. The feshy
branches with the flowers are imported
preserved in alcohol. The juice has
an acrid taste, and the dilution of it is
used by physicians of the homeopathic
school as a sedative.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-07-17
New Enemy of Wheat.

Horace E. Stockbridge, Ph. D., direc-
tor of the government agricultural ex-
pertinent station for Indiana, located
at Purdue University, near Lafayette,
has been investigating a new wheat
disease that has appeared in certain
sections of the state, particularly in
Lagrange county, and which is serious
ly affecting the wheat crop over con-
siderable areas. The disease is a fun
gold growth, known AS "bunt'' or
"stinking smut" on account of it's
strong and disagreeable odor. It is
rarely found in America, but is not un-
common in England. The wheat head
on ripening, may possess very nearly
normal appearance, but on shelling the
grains are found to be filed with a
black, greasy powder, the result of the
growth of the fungus, beginning with
the very termination of the seed and
keeping pace with the growth of the
plant. Its action is no more harmful
than that of common smut, but it's odor
renders it more Objectionable. Where
not very abundant it may be separated
from the good grain either by tanning
or by washing. It is very apt to occur
SO abundantly in a field, however, as to
render the entire crop well-nigh worth
less. 1t does not spead in the field, /,
but the germs producing it adhere to
the grain, and are thus sown with the
seed. Seed wheat may be freed from
the spores by being soaked in solu-
ton of blue vitrol (sulphate of copper)
for thirty-six hours -four ounces of the
sulphate to one gallon of water being
the formula.
We learn that something similar to
the blight spoken of in the above has
made its appearance in some fields in
this section, and if this is the case, the
precautions suggested regarding the
cleansing of seed wheat before sowing
should be observed by the farmers.