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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-29

IEbDOIroI
July 2S.-Light sales OF brights. sun-curei
unchanged on low grades, somewhat weaker on
medium and good grades. Heat - Keeping
buyers away from active business
The Planters Warehouse will oher tomor-
row a LOT OF Eastern North Carolina new bright,
a sample Of which looks very nne.
Mr.. N. N. Allen, OF Lynchburg, II among the
visitors.
Rreaks Of dark shipping are largo.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-29

NEW YORK. July 2s.--fne Board OF Walk
ing Delegates, in their fight with tho Iron
League. to-day ordered strikes on dozen
new buildings and called out 1900 men.
There are now over 10000 men on strike in
this city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-29

Bar Clrr, MrcH., July 2s.-The Relief
Committee finds that the extent OF the
suffering among the victims Of Mondays
fire is so great that outside assistance will
have TO be asked for. Two hundred and
sixty families lost verything aud are in
very destitute condition
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-29

SUITS THAT WERE els NOW SO.
SUITS THAT WERE SEQ NOW s13.
TROUSERS THAT WERE 80 NOW $3.50.
TROUSERS THAT WERE IS NOW 1880.
TROUSERS THAT WERE 81 NOW g..
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Amendment Served.

The ThurJer Whyland Company yester-
terday entered suit in the City Circut
Court against b. L. Perry for SGj07, and
an attachment was served.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-29
RICHMOND TOBACCO MARKET.

FLoUa-we quits: Fiae, s3,s3.59; snper-
nne, s3.50a s3.75; extra, s4as4.2o' iahhy'
a.. 5Oa $40 patent. t5.23a35.o0.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-29
NEW yO9K STOCK MARKET.

NEW YORK, July 2s.-Thc stock market to-day
some time gasi, but ssnk back later into ~
usual dulness, while displaying Arm temper
and some very gratifying gains In few specis<-
ties. Among the railroad list Atchison was
very prominent, but the features OF the days
operations was the strength 10 North Pacific
preferred, which was bought heavily for short
time and scored material advance.
THE COALEas COMPARATIVELY NEGLECTED.
Anthracite stocks, with the exception OF Llcsa-
wanna. which was specially active and strong,
were comparatively neglected, the action OF the
sales agents furnishing no argument upon which
10 base n movement IN those shRres- Inc
Changers were held fairly steady within narrow
limits, aud stocks, exceps those mentioned, were
not traded In over the usual small range,
Among the spocialtes, however, the hinneapo-
lis and St. Louis shares, which have moved up
sharply OF late, resumed their advance, ana
iato to-day Mcs.ern Union, Baltimore ana Oalo,
Lacknwana and Missouri Paciac, ali scored ma
tcrial grains, while sugar recovered its tous anu
advanced about per cent. fruiu It's lowest
figure.
CIOsFs QriEr BIT FiRs
Thsre was 4 moderate volume Of business
throughout ami the market finally closed quiet
bnt firm to strong. generally ut best prices OF
the day. Sales-Lisied stocks. 10000; un-
listed, $4,000
MONEY AND EXCHANGE.
Ersnfna.-ExchanVe 1uist and sseniy NJ assn
4SB.s. Commercial hills 4Sj1tafoH. Money
easy M Ilpo2. ci0silg oaered at ~. sub
Treasury balances Coin, $50, lRl,OOO; cur
rency, si1, % 600. Igerninents dull but
steady; 4 per cents. 1lit.. state bonds dull
but steady.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-29
Richmond visitors in New York.

Especial telegram to the Dispatch.l
NEW YORK, July 25.-F. G.. Christeay. st
Denis; G. f. Bulling ton. Cosmopolitan.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-29
MEcKLENBURG's THIRD PARTY.
Rather Weak Organization that Needs All
the Onices-Oficers and Delegates.

the Ofices-Oficersa and Delegates.
Especial telegram TO the Dispatch.l
CHARLOTTE. n. c., July 2s.-The Peo-
pies party of Mccklenburg was organized
In the courthouse here to-day. 1t was a
mighty weak affair much more so than
had been anticipated. In the face of the
heat of the day thew held on tor four
hours. speechifylng and resoluting,'
and they have altogether had great time
of It. During the larger part OF the day
the courtroom was completely nlled.
When II was crowded the most 1t was clear
that OF those present not more than one
third belonged to the Tim d-party element.
The others were there to see what would
be done. Mr.. Nick Gibbons was made
chairman.
SHOUTED DOWN.
At the outset Mr.. Tom Nicely, an Alliance
man. Of Steel Creek Township, got up and
asked to be allowed 10 speak as M Alliance
man. He says that he wanted to tell them
that the Alliance was Democratic and had
no share in the proceedings. They shouted
HIM down, though, and would not allow
him to speak.
WANTED THE OFFICES.
Nicely being disposed Of Mr.. Shepard, of
Newton, the orator or the day, was called
up. He made long speech and advised
the nomination OF q full People s-party
ticket from coroner up. The Executive
Committee Of the new party consists OF y.
Z. Alexander. Thomas l.. Vail, X. b. Alex
ander, J. b. Stewart Leander Query, and
Il. l.. Law. tho last-named beng chair
man. The delegates appointed to the
congressional convention are D. L. Ses-
samOn, j. G. Stuart, j. l.. Raymer, Thomas
J.. Vail. and J. 5. Davldson and to the
State convention: j. p. Alexander CIV.
L. Shaw, alternate; Jake Smith, W. D..
Mcconnell. j. X. Rankin, T.. II. Davidson,
NJ +. Alexander, b. L. Price, and A. q.
Hunter.
REDUCE SALARIES.
The party resolved for reduction in the
salary of every county officer who now
GETS s., 200, and also resolved not to vote
not oppOse the force bill. the delegates
10 the State convention were uninstructed
as to the matter of the nomination OF a
State ticket.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-29
GRAIN AND COTTON EXCHANGE.

RICHMOND. July 2s.---OFPgKIs6s-Wheai, 500
bushels. Corn-White, l,434 bushels; mixed,
200 bushels. Oats, 4s2 bushels. Rye, 22O
bushels. ,,,,,.
l,4.B4 bushels. Oats, 81 bushels
QUOTATIONS.
WaElr. -L0nyberry. s0aS5, Mixed. S0as3c.
shortDerrY 7JsS4c. Mo- red. s3aS3lsc.
OoaH.-White. Virginia &c.,: NO Z, white
Goo. No. =. mixed. bfc.
3sc.: No. 3. 35a30c
RYK-li1a1h nc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-29
No Truth In the Report

WARN spnrsas, Va. July 2s.--The report
about the murder OF L. II. Erwin. ~, or
this county, proves TO be without iounpa-
tion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-29
THREE soN.cARs BURNED.
Supposed to Have Been Fired for Pur-
poses OF Robbery-Losses sustained
Special telegram 70 the Dispatch.l

Supposed TO Have Been ffreu tut
poses of Robbery-Losses sustained.
Especial telegram 70 the Dispa'ch.l
CHARLOTTESVILLE. Va. July 2s.--Three
box-cars, the property OF the Richmond
and Danyille Railroad Company. occupied
by a force of sixteen bridge carpenters at
work at this place. together with nearly,
their entire contests were totally DESTROYED
by Ere this afternoon about 3 o'clock.
The provisions, nearly all the clothing.
bedding, DC, OF the men. together with
their tools. some of them very valuable;
were destroyed. Mr.. j. r. Dabney had
S45 in money, valuable watch, and two
new suits Of clothes burned. Mr.. n. W;
Simpson lost considerable money, ana
many others suffered fer,ous loss.
CUT LOOSE.
A large number of cars loaded with
lumber were cut loose and pulled away by
the engine of the south bound passenger
train which was delayed half hour py
the disaster. None of the company's tools
were injured, the car containing them
having been cut loose. 1t is supposed that
some one entered the cars for the purpose
OF robbery. afterwards firing them. Others
think that q freight engine set hre 10
them. Owing TO the great distance ana
the length Of hose necessary the nre com
pany was considerably delayed IN reach
ing the fire. The loss is about S3,COJ.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-29

townrds lower prices. but the vsatusss 80
ovsrromc later IN the dsy By tho proep~rss NJ az
early adioururnsnt Of Conefcvs' and 4 ye,,,rt
That thcre IL a strong probability "A Inntor a.,
COMMITTEES pisang an embargo urea trnde w,a
cholera frvm that country. Whea. .s,,.c 80. :.
,ernay - &c higher: corn NC. lower: oass IA.
lozef. and provisions trifs higher. -
cs.n Quotations: Flour steady ADD uncsau n !.
10. = spring whcat, 7s,fr.: No. , red. 7siS. ~
corn, SDiac. No. oats, 3ie Po,s 10 "a
sl2l2h Lard. s7.aOas7. y2i<. stsr,-,ss,s
s7.d5asI.70. Dry-salted shonIdera $500
short-ciear. s7.s5ss7.so. Whisky. s1.i5,
iheioadiag futares rangcf as iollows
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-29
STRANGE WHesLeARRoW STORY.
Did Mary Peasants Die from Excessive
Heat or Injuries Sustained.

Especial telegram to the Dispatch.I
CHARLorTEsvILLE, Va, July 2s.-Mary
Peasants, an old negro woman, came to
her death under rather peculiar clrcum-
stances. The woman bad been employed
rs a cook by Mr.. I. A. Wood, who lives at
Ross Hill, outside the corporation lines.
After weeks service and upon the return
of the old cook the new one was requested
to leave, which. as reported by Mr.. Wood,
she refused to do and became abusive.
Others claim that she SAID she could not
leave until she was paid for her services.
Be that as 1t may, she was an inmate OF Mr..
Moods house until late Tuesday night.
On the arrival of MIR. Wood be again told
her to leave and she went into the house
TO pack her belongings and while dong so
was very abusive to Mir. Woods little
daughter. MIR. Wood then put her out Of
doors.
WHEELED HFR TO TOWN.
On reaching the gate she staggered and
fell TO the glouud. Wood claims that she
was PLAYING 'pOssum and procured wheel
barrow, such as Is used on the railroad,
put her into it. and wheeled her to town a
distance of nearly mile. The one-wheel
affair was much too small 10 hold the wO-
man, who weighed over 200 pounds, and
her feet hung over the front of the wheel
barrow. Woods claims that he could not
get vehicle. the police authorities. re-
fusing to send for her, being out Of their
jurisdiction.
THE WOMAN DEAD.
A very large crowd congregated around
the woman after she was wheeled into the
city and an alderman procured "a physl-
clan. and vehicle and the woman were
taken to her home, over a mile distant,
diving III few minutes after she reached
there.
SERIOUS CHARGES.
All arrangements had been made for her
burial Yesterday, but the interment was
POSTPONED until this morning, 1t having
reached the ears of some of the dead
woman's friends that Wood knocked her
down the steps. stamped her, breaking
three RIBS, and otherwise inluring her, oil
OF which Mr.. Wood Indignantly denies,
and saws that if anything was the matter
with her she was overcome with heat. A
neighbor of Woods says that he did all to
the woman that Is charged. The negroes
are indignant. and three men and a woman
went TO Woods house yesterday threaten
ing Mrs. Wood bodily harm. She asked
the protection OF the police.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-29

NH. HUGH tILkOt. us @At esiat " ~s~s-.
NV throat Nv stomach was so bad that could
not keep what little did eat In h icould no.
sleep az night without myrest being disturbed
nv horrible dreams. Ifeit 70 tired and my limbs
acned me go much onsarisiie rad no ambition io,.
10 do ANYTHING. mad ringing IN my ears,andt eis
as though the torrents OK Niagara were pouring
through my head Ny nose wa constantly run rum
INV Throat with horrible odor, which annoyed
and disgusted those around me- MY general
health was leaving me-in fact ! was a Total
wreck As alast resort consulted DR.. COATES,
the catarrh specialist, Of 7os east franxna
streot, Richmond. Va, and under his treatment
WAS cured OF that dread disease, CATAkkh,
In SIX weexs. Everybody In Portsmouth sn .'r
me. and IL anyone should doubt the above slate
ment tust write 10 me. ! cannot thank Dr.
Coates too much for what he has done for me-
DIR. L-PEARcE COATES,
70s east Franklin street. Richmond, Va 0nice
hours $50 10 IL NJ. 10 4 and 10 $50 r. ~
sundays, TO II n.
speciaities- ATARRH, Nose, Throat, and
Chest. Nervous and Chronic Diseases. and where
al ali durable. diseases sse treated Win success
Consultation Tree. ~ LIS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-29
CALIFORNIA Fic SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. cAt.
LOUISVILLE, Nv. NEW Y0Rx. NV

ia l-Su, w(wlFotlp focrl
MARfNE INTELLIGENCE.
MINIATURE ALMANAC. July 20, 1892.
sun rises. ......... ola HrGH 1lpE
sun ets........ 7:1S Morning ........ $3.50
Moon sets.-.......103l Evening .......... o;0t
PoRTOF RICHMOND, July 2s, 1892
ARRIVED.
steamer Ariel. Deyo Norfolk. merchs niise
and passengers; a. 3. ratun, yice-prosldent'
PoRTOF NEWPORT NEWS, JULY2S, 1872.
BY teiegraph.l
ARRIVED.
Steamship Carlisle. Norfolk.
Steamship event, Philadelphia.
SAILED.
Steamship Gwent Montego Bay
PORT OF WEST POINT, July 2s' 1872
tBy telegraph
ARRIVED.
Steamship City OF Columbia, Stevens, New
York. passengers and gcne-al carso
Steamship Charlotte, Nickle, Baltimore, Pas-
seugers ana general cargo
Steamer Elm City, Marshall, Nalkerton, pas
sengers and general cargo.
SAILED
Steamship City Of Columbia, stevens, New
YORK, passengers and general cargo
steamship Charlotte, Baltimore, passengers
and general cargo.
steamer Elm CITY, Walkerton, passengers and
general cargo.
MEMORANDUM.
NEW YORK, July 2S.-Arriyed: Germanic
Liverpool Arrived out Columbia, New York
for Hamburg.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-29
HIS PLANS CHANGED.

Senator Vance left Wilmington to-day In
n private car for Greensboro and Com
broom. The intense heat caused change
of his plans. which at first was to go to
Charlotte for few days.
Invitations have been specially sent
Hon. Adlai Stevenson to visit and speak at
eight points in this State. He Will prooa;;
bly, be here in October and will be heard
In Raleiph
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-29
MEMORANDUM.

NEW YORK, July 2S.-Arriyed: Germanic
Liverpool Arrived out: Columbia, New lork
for Hamburg
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-29
MARKET QUOTATIONS
REPORTS FROM Att GREAT BUSINESS
CENTRES OF THE WORLD
Prices for Money. bonds. Stocks. Grain.
Tobacco. Cotton. &r.. and tho
wea thor Indications
telegraph 10 tho DIspa,cn.l

r. WASHINGTON. d. G.. July u.s.
| RAIN Forecast for Virginia for twenty
flour hours--from midnight to mid
night: Local thundcr-storms du-
ring the afternoon or night westerly
winds; cooler in northern and eastern
portions Friday night.
For North Carolina: Generally fair
weather: southerly TO westerly winds;
cooler in northwestern portions by Satur-
day moring.
THE WEATHER IN RICHMOND YESTERDAY
was fair and hot, with breeze that less
ened the pressure of the heat. The stars
were shining at midnight.
Range of the thermometer at the 'front.'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-29
p0uTIcs IN PoWHATAN COUNTY.
Farmers solid for Cleveland aud United
Hort TO Defeat the Force Bin.

'Cousspondence Of the Richmond Dlsostch.l
iawHarAN COUNTY, Va. July 2S.-Politlcs
81 .sc absorbing topic of interest IN the
.l'v. The farmers are all for Cleveland
a. Stevenson. Many OF the farmers who
ID. .ur % the Farmers Alliance say they
" aot vote with the Third party, but
east her votes with the Democrats,
although Cleveland was not the man they
4.r,i 10 Sec nominated. 1 have beard OF
.' some cases where Republicans will vote
g.. democratic ticket. The thing most
dreaded Is the force ball, and everything is
t.1. done 20 defeat II. The Democrats
tr. .a high spirits aud are confident Of sue
cess.
PERSONAL.
Miss Eloise Palmore has returned from 5
t...e months visit TO friends and relatives
O. Noodberfy Mills.
There will be big day az Muddy-creek
Iautst church Sunday, the occasion being
'w.iron' Day The programme embraces
many interesting features,
Af. Jesse Swami Is IN Richmond on Il
bfel visit 90 friends.
! De crops In this county are IN very
prosperous condition and the farmers have
goat prospects
Tho nend who sci Mr. Moons stable on
IN has not been caught. but every effort
h bUag made 10 catch him. AL Of the
o-ofyd people are IN favor OF lypching
l.M
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-29
MCADANS ( BERRY.
CATARRH
OF THE
NOSE. THROAT. AND CHEST.

Mr.. High Gilroy, OF
21l Henry street, Forts
mouth, Va, tells tho
following story: " 4
have been a sufferer
nom that terrible dis
ease, CATAhRH Of the
nose, throas, and st0m-
nch for years. l had
tried every available
means OF relief but
with no success. | had
terrible pains In my
head and over my eyea
l was constantly hawk
inc and trying IN elaar
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-29
LIVERPOOL MARNETS
llEATIIs.

DEATHS.
HARDNOND.- Departed this lite, Mon
dav evening, 25lh Instant. lWN L.
NJ. AZ her residence 2io2 bright
wood avenue, Washington, ~. q"
in the full triumph If faith. Mrs. SAL
LIE HARDMOND. formerly o. hchmoud,
Vn.. beloved mother OF Mr.. NJ. A. bagweb
and Milton Hardmond.
Rest. rest, sweet spirit resi IN The arms
of thy dear Lord. tor whom thou AGst 20
faithfully lived ard latorcd.
Her remains will be brought - Rich
mond for interment. Funeral ut Fret
BAPTIST church FRIDAY Mt 4 +. NJ. 2lth IN
slant. Rev. James If. holmes. rrends are
invited.
KISG.-Diel a. the residence Of her
parents. No. zlOl, Twenty lodr,a anl bnr,
Ton streets. a. twenty-five IN nrtos past
o'clock, NORMA LEE, ONLY cnild ot Orion
ID. and Emily J. KING aged 10 months ana
20 days.
Sleep. my little one, sleep.
Narrow thy bed ami deep;
Hunger nor thirst nor cruel PAIN
Ever eau hurt NV babe again;
| 1 thy mother, Will bend aud pray.
Watch thee slumOering.
Sleep, my little one. sleep,
Narrow thy bed and deep
soon i'm the angels tender arms,
! Close sheltered there from earth's alarms,
Thou wilt waken. sweet baby mlno.
In thy home divine.
Sleep. nv little one, sleep.
Narrow. thy bed and deep.
Folded your hands IN deaths mute payer,
Never 90 reach in wild despair;
Hunger. anguish will soon 10 Ger;
can weep 10 more.
Sleep. my little one, sleep.
Narrow thy ted aud deep;
| too, shall soon be laid TO rest
Close by the side Of baby blest;
SAFE is baby. earth's anguish done;
Keep thee. Holy one
Funeral will take place at the above resi-
dence al O'Clock Z. VI. FRIDAY, July
10Th. Friends and acquaintances are
respectfully invited 10 attend without
further notice.
PATTERSON Died. at Soldiers Home
June %, 1892. WILLIAM J.. PATTERSON
formerly OF Company B. FOrty.sixth Regt-
ment Virginia inian,ry. OF Appomattox
county. Va aged u years.
Funeral services at Hollywood TO-DAY
| Friday) at $50 +. u.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-29
THE NORTH CAROLINA PRESS.
IndiscrIminate PuTery and Advertising
Decentralization of Ohicers-Vanoe'

:,
CHaRLorrE, n. c., July 2s.-The North
Carolina editors have had another nice,
good. warm day of it. but being men OF
Intelligence they know that Charlotte Is
not responsible for the weather, and they
have enjoyed themselves ali the same. AZ
the mornings session an address on the
Evils of IndiscrimInate Puhery was
made oy Mr.. Thad. X. Manning, and Mr.
]. i. Griffin made talk on the " Unitor-
mity of Advertising Rates. The selec-
ton of the time for holding the next meet
ING at Newbern was left to the Executive
Cornmittpp
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-29
NEW OFFICERS.

The officers for the ensuing year are !:
President, +. f.. billiards; First Vice
President, Jerome Dowd; Second Vice
President, II. A. Latham; Third Vice
President, F. NJ. Williams Secretary and
Treasurer, J. b. Sheriff.. Executive Com
mittee-S. A. Ashe. II. A. London, Josephus
Daniels. L.. +. Harper. Ihad K. Manning :;
Orator, W. f. Marshall; Poet, Jerome
Dowd Historian, J. r.. Caldwell; Dele
gates to the National Press Assoclatlon-I.
K. Jernigan, ". f. Tomlnson, George W.
Blount. J. A. Thomas: Alternates-h. A.
Murrill. j. I. Griffin, Thad r.. Manning, D.
A Dnl
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-29
on THE WAY HOME.

Senator Vance and party, consisting OF
Mrs Vance and Mr.. Harry Martin. arrived
in Charlotte this morning at l2:45 from the
Hammocks. Superintendent Moncure, OF
the Seaboard Air Line, rendered the Sena-
tor and his party his private car. 1t was
taken over the Sea-Coast road TO the Ham
mocks so as a change would not DE neceS-
sary in Wilmington. Senator Vance made
the trim. considering his feebeness. excep-
tionally well, and but tor the dust and the
excessive heat no inconvenience would
have been felt by him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-29
snnnr,ne an iinr city.

Much uneasiness Is felt that tho smallpox
will spread 10 this city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-29
DEMOCRATIC CLUBS CALLED.
A Successful Observation-Disclosures
Wanted to speak.

Correspondence of the Richmond Dis?atch.I
RALEIGH. n. G., July 2S.-Colonel Julian
s. Carr, president of the State Association
of Democratic Clubs, to-day called meet
inc Of the Executive Committee of the
Association here August 1st. Active steps
for campaign work will then be taken,
The encampment OF the state Guard at
wrightsville ended to-day. 1t has been a
successful one, desrite the almost unpre;;
cedented hot weather. The Third and
Fourth Regiments, seventeen companies,
go into camp August. With them VIII DC
au unattached company from tayetteVilie.
BY next year many improvements are 10
be made at the camp-grounds.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1892-06-26
EN- DEFENsl.

Por interes propio por amor q la ciencia y
veneracion q la justicia, estoy compelido formu-
lar algunas apreciaciones concernienLes las fecu-
las de platano presentadas en- los concursos agr1-
colas actuales.
NADIA mas cierto que uno de los medios prac-
ticos efcaces de estimular promover el fomen-
to desarrollo de la Agriculture de una region,
consiste en- la celebration periodical de concursos
agrfcolas pero es indudable que esos benefcio-
SOS resultados no pueden obtenerse en- donde los
productos expuestos Sc premier con festinacion
y digo festinacion, porque no otra causa puede
suponerse el grave error cometldO esta vez en- La
califcaci6n de las feculas de platano, dada Ia re-
conocida unprecedented, rectitud saber de cada
uno de los senores que componfan Ell Jurado cali
fcador.
Lo cierto es que con el nombre de feculas de
platano presentaron muestras en- los nencionadOs
concursos agrfcolas los senores don Federico Le-
grand don Juan Cabezas, don Jose B. Barrios,
don Manuel Aldea Berenguer dona Encarna-
ci6n Ramirez; pero los productos de los tres pri-
meros senores aunque bautizados con ell nombre
de feculas no eran tales feculas sino harina pro-
piamente dicha por 10 que de los cinco exposito-
res de productos denominados feculas de plAtano,
solo los dos dltimos podlan tener opcion al pre-
mio con arreglo 10 preceptuado en- el Reglamen-
to respective, en- donde Sc ofrece .un premio de
100 pesos al que presente la meJor calidad de fs-
cula no de hordna que es el producto que ha
sobre todo de dona Encarnaci6n Ramirez que
present6 tres frascos conteniendo uno de ellos
fScuza para snnasoro6le otro fecula no despro-
vista de materias protecas tanino, ell tercero
con las impurezas que Sc extrajo de la primera.
Ademas dona Encarnaci6n Ramirez consign6
en- su memoria un procedimiento nativo general
de extraction de feculas de frutos astringentes,
cuya sencillez economic efcacia 10 hacen supe-
rior & todos los conocidos hasta hoy, tratandose
por supuesto de los indicados frutos astringentes
en- cuyas celulas Sc halla enGrgicamente retenida
la fecua, circumstances que hace laboriosa su ex-
tracci6n por los medios ordinarios
Ell procedimiento native general que
aludo consiste en- atacar, por la CAL las materias
proteicas para hacer possible la separation mecca
MICA de la fecula, en- separar despues el tanino
que en- cantidad notable contiene el platano por
medic de una dsoluci6n debil de cloruro de calcio
acido acetico.
He aqul los detalles de dicho procedimiento:
TO Sc descascara 81 platano verde Sc qua
va como de ordinario
% La pulpa que Sc obtiene echa en- una
cuba de MADEIRA, en- donde por algunas horas Sc
somete Ia acci6n del aqua de cal quimicamente
conaderada.