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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-07-22

,lal 70 the cherries as it is TO cotton or
tomatoes or corn. II is about as Sif1i,,,i.
10 protect the fruit from its ravages as II Is
tte SOhato- owing 10 the peculiar growth
OF the plant II IS almost innpossihie 20
uust the fruit with any substance that
would prove obnoxious 70 the moth Ths
plant hugs the ground very closely ana
the fruits are all set on the underside of
me leaves SO that II would be impractical
Die 10 apply either a wet or dry reDellan.
or poison to them. This Eround cberrv
makes very nice preserve. served inst
ike cranDerries- There are some who
may not relish IL at first il its raw state.
Dut one will soon acquire a liking for il.
we are quite sure that whoever plants il
once VIII certainly continue to plant It
family
There are several species of Physalis.
put the Kind you have is the most desira-
bic, We believe. We have no doubt with a
little effort the plant and its fruit could
De greatly improved, just as the tomato
some weeks ago a correspondent at
orange Springs, Fla, inclosed us a sprig
OF leaves and root cuttings OF a plant
he supposed to be ginseng From the
specimens we could not determine the
identity of the plant. We forwarded the
same to the chief entomologist at Wash
lngton, who in turn stated It was impos-
sible TO make a determination from the
faulty specimen. We would be glad if
}. ). l.. would send a complete plant
top Of the plant complete and a large root
so that 1t can be identified. We would
ask J. S. L. If the plants are abundant
or not in his locality, and the nature of
the locality. We are interested in the
subject along with J. s. l..
We would be glad to hear from as many
of our readers as possible a brief account
Of the chief insect depredators of the
farm and garden, and orchard, too, in
their respective localities. In Middle
Georgia, the boil or corn worm has been
early and up. 1t has worked great
damage to tomatoes. The several cabbage
insects have been unusually abundant,
excepting only the Harlequin or Lincoln
bug. They were readily kept in check,
but the green worm (Pieris Rapae) and
the cabbage Plusia, the Diabroteca, and a
dozen species of flea beetles even mighty
host. The tomato worm-Spinx Carolina
put in a modest appearance, compare lively
doing but little damage. The several spe-
cies of cut worms also were unusually
harmless this season-seemingly this being
an off year for their depredations. We
would be glad to have re-
ports of the appearance of
insects infesting stock Those
who have valuable stock cannot be too
careful in giving all the protection posi-
BILE.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-07-22

the case OF the Nineless I must differ with
me station about the quality With me
II mas proved one OF the best / have
grown them as main crop for four
years. While not very productive, com
pared 10 some other varieties. they are In
taste delicate, sweet, sugary. excellent
Keepers. The tubers are the most hand
some OF all the varieties: they cook soft
ana full Of syrup. and are early and safe
10 make fair crop. Makes very little
Nine' large split-leaf vigorous growing
sort rather difficult TO successfully trans
plant II Is more generally known as the
bnnch Yam, being sport OF that popu-
lar variety. The name was given be-
cause OF the punched appearance OF the
pant while the parent stock took its
name from the punching OF the tubers
ABOUT the main stem OF the plant.
We consluer the Ntneless one of the best
II is possible that the Georgia station
nave grown a different potato with the
same name, and therefore the difference
IN quality. There are so many names for
the same potato. they are confusing.
The Nineless ought to be less subject TO
this error than others. because the plant
Is clearly distinct. Difference in soil and
climate make a difference in the success
with sweet potatoes as much so as the
Irish potato. On the highly fertile alIu-
vial soils OF the delta country "a sandy
lOam) the Nineless yam gives great salts
faction. II the real sweet potato could
be once introduced with our method of
preparing it for the table. demand would
soon spring up all over the west for il.
For buildings and custars they are super
Tor, as they require no further Sweet
ening With the Irish potato for summer
use and the sweets for winter. the south
ern farmer can get along very well We
are great on spring gardens, and produce
the best Of vegetables, yet very few prac-
tice growing "fall' gardens, and the re-
suit is that from the first Of September
to the list of December the southern farm
er is without vegetables when he could
easily provide them. and Of much finer
quality than the earlier. have always
fall garden, In which may be found
vegetables OF as great variety as are con-
tanned in the earlier garden. July is the
month in which l prepare and plant this
late garden. OF this, however. | will not
now write but defer It until another time.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-07-22
The Farmer ana nees.

Bookkeeping in connection with farming
is one of the most paying branches, says
the Rural World. 1t involves no direct
cost, as they will pay for themselves in
one season, so that money invested IS re-
turned by 100 per cent. the first year, and
you have stock for another, and have a
most excellent article for the table There
Is always a ready market for honey so
what can the farmer of to-day do better
than to keep a few swarms Of bees? With
the modern conveniences. such as bee wells
and smokers, there is no danger Of being
stung.
What farmers are looking for to-day is
something that viii Yield an income out
side Of the farm. Bees would make, quite
an item in the income of the farmer and
would be received from what is going to
waste every year. Many aB article would
be brought with the money for the bees
Honey can be readily sold IN any market
at 10 to Is cents per pound.
DO not start on a large scale but let
your apiary grow. Start with about four
or six swarms the first season. You may
lose some skips, but must expect loss
Bees will die as well as horses and cattle
but perhaps not so often, and then there
Is not such a large sum invested. Take
some reliable bee paper if you intend 60
ing in It very strong. Many q farmers wife
is in the bee business to stay They find
a light employment, and many a little
article has been purchased with the bee
money Use the frame hives as more
money can be got from them than any
other. Use one-pound sections, as they look
neater and are In demand as these who buy
the sweet nectar like TO have the combs
so they can place them on the table and
not cut them.
Secure Italian bees, as they are the best
workers and are more hardy. Bees must
be protected from the cold of the northern
states. They can be wintered in cellars
or buried in dry place in the ground and
ventilation given.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-07-22

Hys,lipri ant you refer to is botanically
c0mmor punesceus, having several other
By SOM. "a :. mes besides the two you give.
and ca. - u IS styled Strawberry Tomato
H. ~, IN the catalogues is Ground cherry,
eaolo ,rl't is the size of a cherry and is
Very an husk. We regard II as a
epeeian',iI a6le plant for the home garden
as Il n r, II is very productive though
- says. the boil worm is as par
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-07-22

The Farm and Ranch says: The first
bale Of cotton of the season was grown
by E. G. Perez, of Duval county, ginned
at San Diego on July 9th, shipped to Leon
Poos, Corpus Christi, and transhipped i'm
mediately to L. & II. Blum, Galveston. The
bale weighed 526 pounds and was made
from 800 pounds of seed cotton. First bale
last year, July 18th; earliest bale, July 2,
1873
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-07-22

.4,,s and communications relative
.-Si,ural and horticultural subjects,
s:,,ssssl TO Agri. Editor, Drawer n.
t11.syille. Ca, will receive immediate
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-07-18
THE VIGILANT IN DRYDOCh.
MANY PEOPLE WATCH THE CHANGES
MADE ON HER AT ERIE BASIN

AN INTERESTING DISCUSSION OF THE YACHTS
MERITS BY f. A. wII.LARD-HER CHANCES IN
THE RACE WITH THE DEFENDER
The single-sticker Vigilant which will race the
new cup-defender. the Defender. in the New-York
Yacht Clubs races off Sandy Hook on Saturday.
was put in drydock at Erie Basin yesterday morn
ing at IL o'clock. She takes the place of Mrs
Langtry's steam yacht. the White Ladye, and is
having huge Jumps Of lead sawed out Of her keel
Men were at work on her all last night. After the
repairs complete she will sail out on the tide
to-day. and will cruise about in preparation for
Saturdays
On the way to see the Vigilant yesterday after
noon. Tribune reporter met f.. A. Willard going
down to superintend the alterat tions, which, under
his directions. have so far proved effective in
making the Vigilant a faster and better boat.
After some remarks about the boat which he is
managing for George J. Gould and the coming pre-
liminary trial races. Mr.. Willard said:
1T is reasonable to suppose that this new boat.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-07-18
FIVE MEN TERRIBLY SCALDED

THEY WERE WORKING on THE ToRPEDo-BoAT
ERICSSON WHEN A CYLINDER BURST.
New-I.ondon Conn, July T-Shortly after noon
to-day the lighthouse steamer Cactus came steam
ing up the harbor at top speed. She had on board
five men from the engineers department OF the tor
pedo- boat Ericsson who had been terribly scalded
by the bursting OF the starboard low-pressure CYL
inder and steam pipe while the vessel was try
ing her speed off Bartletts Reef this morning
The men were work at their stations when
the accident happened. and they had no chance IN
their confined quarters to escape the steam
The Cactus was within hailing distance when the
accident happened. and she responded at once to
the signal OF the Ericsson The sufferers were taken
on board the Cactus. and their bodies were painted
with white lead to exclude the air from their ex-
posed flesh from which the skin had been removed
In great patches Their sufferinRs excrucat-
ing Directly upon the Cactuss reaching Ferguson 5
wharf. the men were taken TO the Marine Hospital
The injured men Austin Williams. Junior eng-
neer. No. "a Catherine-st.. New-York; Joseph Ham
llton junior engineer No 1o6 Trinity Place. New
York: David cody. junior engineer. No 1862 Second
st. Jersey city: William Merwin machlnst. Du
buque, Iowa John Stransby. engineer. Dubuque.
The Ericss IN to have had a trial to-day.
Lieutenant X. y. Usher. +. s. ~ and Superintend-
ent Hopkins OF the Iowa Iron Works, the
deck OF the steamer at the time OF the accident.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-07-18
INDIAN TPRISIEG ~ WFOMING.

GOVERNOR RICHARDS ASKS FOR PROTECTION FOR
THE SETTLERS.
Washington July 1.-THE Secretary OF the In
terror to-day received the following telegram from
Governor w A Richards. Of Wyoming. dated July
Il.
Have Just received n telegram dated Mary slale
Wyoming. stating that nine Indians were arrested
Killed. and others escaped Many Indians are
reported here threatening lives and property I'm
mediate action on your part Is absolutely neces-
sary
Governor Richards states that ne has received
other advices by mail representing the situation
serious The Indians are Bannocks from Fort IIill
Idaho arrested for Illegal and wanton killing Of
game.
Governor Richards asks II the Secretary can take
immediate action for the protection OF the settlers
The War Department has ;eegraph-d the dis
patches abou. the Wyoming Indian troubles to
Genera, coppingcr. commanding the Department
OF the Platte. who Will cause troops TO be held In
readiness to move at moments notice. II neces
sary. In the time he will send officer 10
look into the matter from n military point OF view
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-07-18
TWO TyREXE.N BILLED
BURIED UNDER 4 FALLING WALL IN CINCINNATI
SEVERAL OTHERS LIKELY TO DIE

BURIED UNDER FALLING WALL. IN CINCINNATI
SEVERAL OTHERS LIKELY TO DIE.
Cincinnati. July IA fatal fire at o'clock
this afternoon in the main part OF the shipping
quarter or the city resulted in the instant death
OF two hrcmen and the probably fatal injury Of
half a dozen others The fatalities were caused
by the falling OF the walls OF the burning build
ing The dead Captain Healy and Pipeman
John Wisby. The injured Pipeman Edward
Newman. Captain Neal. Fireman Grove Captain
Pursell. Driver Bart" Thompson. Michael Nc
Nally John Mullen Lem Westcott Fred Gun
ningham. William Beebe. Victor Ennis and Ed
ward Anthony.
II is impossible to tell at this hour how many
OF the iremen will die They were all uncon-
sc.ous at midnight
When the alarm sounded nearly every engine in
the city bottoms as that part OF the city lying
near the approach to the big suspension bridge is
called. was sent 10 the scene The block wnich
was destroyed is at Front and Water SITS.
The origin OF the fire is not positively known
IL burst forth from the second story of Her
mesch & CO.'S building at Water and Walnut
SITS The flames jumped To the adjoining build
ings rapidly derouring the stores and ware
houses OF the Smith Coal and Sand Company.
the Nelson Morris stables. the stores OF Klein
& Quirk and Seaman Il Co.
The fire under control when the wells OF
Klein 4 Qurk's building fell. They were aipa-
renty safe. and came down without warning.
The fircmen lighting the fire without
thought OF approaching danger when the crash
came. Healy and Wsby were the first dug
from beneath the ruins. but when they were
dragged out life was extinct
II was over an hour before all the Lremen
were extricated. The total loss is upward Of
$3.50 600
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-07-18
REPCBLTCAN N/TION1L COMMITTEE
TO MEET IN SEPTEMBER AND ARRANGE FOR THE
CONVENTION OF 90

TO MEET IN SEPTEMBER AND ARRANGE FOR THE
CONVENTION OF 90.
Columbus Ohio July !; ,SpeciaD.-State 1nsur-
ance Commissioner Hahn returned to-day from
vacation spent with the communists at Loar. and
talked about politics. he said that at the National
League meeting in Cleveland he had tax with
Thomas H. Carter. chairman Of the Republican
National Committee. regarding the meeting OF the
committee OF which Mr.. Hahn is secretary. Ii
agreed that the committee should be called together
In the first or second week OF September to fix the
time and pace OF the next National Convention.
There Is so much to do that the city which gets
the convention wi, want a. the time It can have
10 make the necessary arrangements said he.
At this meeting the question Of changing the sys-
TEN OF representation. proposed by some OF the
committee. vii, come up for discussion. Under
lsting rules there two delegates for each mem
ber of the lower house OF Congress and each
Senator This It is contended. gives the Southern
states a larger representation In the convention
than they are entitled TO. 4 different pan has
been proposed and last year Chairman Nancy sent
out circular letter asking the members of the
committee to express their opinion OF II. but no ac-
tion was taken. Governor Mckinney opposed
TO the change last year. but II Is believed that he
will favor IL this year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-07-18
MAYORSTRONG RETURNS THE FRANCHISES
HE APPROVES THE GRANT OF NEW FERRY TO
JERSEY CITY. AMI REFERS THE PEOPLES
I'D .1.rIax COMP ANY,S TO MR. LEROIOMAN

HE APPROVES THE GRANT OF A NEW FERRY TO
JERSEY CITY. AND REFERS THE PEOPLES
TRACTION coMPANY's TO MR. JEROLOMAN.
William II. Ten Eyck. clerk OF the Common Coun-
ell received yesterday from Mayor Strong. who is
at Rlchheld Springs. the resolutions Of the Alder
Twenty -third-st and Jersey City. and another CIV
ing the Peoples Traction Company the use Of TWEEN
ty-nve miles OF uptown West Side streets for rail-
road PURPOSES. Accompanying the resolution was
letter explaining the Mayors reasons for not signing
the Traction Company's franchise. The Mayor
planed that his signature not withheld because
OF the rumors that money had been freely used to
insure the passage OF a resolution granting the
franchise These rumors. the Mayor saiI he
did not believe He does believe that rail-
road is needed in that section Of the city and
that It would be a benefit TO the public. but that
i,s earnings were not likely to bring 10 the city
more than the legal per cent Of the receipts
IN the future Inside OF fifteen years the franchise
NAV be valuable. but before attaining any particular
value the company would have 10 spend consider
able amount OF money
The Mayor does not think that public interests
would be injured by conceding what Is asked for.
but on the contrary would be benefited. lie would
not veto the resolution for these reasons. but sent
II back for action by Acting Mayor Jerooman.
Secretary Hedges would not allow copies or the
Mayors letter TO be taken. but gave out the fore
going digest
West Twenty -third-s and Jersey City vas approved
by Mayor Strong 1t had been favored by the Penn
sylvanla and opposed by the Erie Railroad Company
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-07-18
THE ST. LOUIS WILL TAKE THE LONG ROUTE.

The American liner st. Louis left her pier yes
terday at II o'clock for Southampton with every
cabin full AS she goes by the long route there
is slight hope of any further decrease in her time
r. A. Grscom. president OF the International Nav-
gntion Company. was passenger. accompanied by
his wife and daughter. Second vice-President
James A. Wright likewise sailed. expecting to re-
turn In about month with his family. who
now abroad The many friends OF Lieutenant II. G.
Du Val. private secretary to Mr. Depew. had
membered that he was going abroad with his wife.
and number OF handsome floral pieces
the steamer awaiting the lieutenants arrival Mr..
and Mrs. Dm Val will be gone several weeks An
other passenger was A. A. Zimmerman. the cycling
champion, who. accompanied by his wife. will make
a tour OF nine months duration the other side.
Half hundred enthusiastic wheelmen were down
to say goodby to Zimmerman, and his stateroom
was bower OF roses. The cyclist said that he In
tended riding exhibition miles In Florence. Rome.
Paris and London.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-07-18
SANTOCILDES KILLED.
sPANIARDS MEET DISASTROUS DEFEAT
BY THE MACEOS.

DETAILS OF THE ENGAGEMENT SUPPRESSED BY
THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS PROBABLY COM
MANDED THE GOVERNMENT TROOPS.
Santiago De Cuba, July ia serious encounter
has taken place between a body OF insurgents and
a Government force In the country between Manza-
milo and Bayamo. The rebels were victorious, and
II is said that the Government losses were heavy
Among those killed General Santocildes the
Spanish commander Details Of the engagement are
suppressed by the Government.
Havana July r.-While Captain General Mar
tinez Campos was en- route to-day from Manzanillo
to Bayamo escorted by detachment OF troops,
a large force Of insurgents was met with The
rebels comprised the bands Of Antonio and Jose
Maceo and other leaders severe battle took
place and the rebel loss heavy. General San
tocides Of the Government force, was killed No
details OF the battle be had, the Government
vigorously suppressing them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-07-18
MORE GOLD GOING ABROAD.
TWO SHIPMENTS AMOUNTING TO s15OOOo
NEssI.AGE COLGATE CO. AGAIN THE EX-
PORTERs-GREAT SCARCITY OF ENGLISH GOLD
sovEREIGNs IN THIS MARKET 10000

sovEREIGNs IN THIS MARKET-s2oo.ooo
SENT AWAY TWO WEEKS AGO.
Gold coin aggregating $4,000 went to Europe yes
terday by the steamship ST. Louis. 1t is expected
that $4,000 more will go by the Normanna, sailing
to-day Both lots represent gold obtained at the
Sub-Treasury by Nesslage Colgate q Co.. in
change for assay office checks.
OF interest in connection with the exports OF gold
is the fact that the local market is at present
practically bare of English gold sovereigns. There
also the greatest scarcity Of other foreign gold
coins Gold sovereigns yesterday quoted at
81 95 each, one OF the highest prices on record. A
sovereign is worth In gold. 81 Sc 65 Early in the
season they could be obtained for "a S.
There has been an unusually heavy demand for
soveregns this year by tourists going abroad
4 source o., supply which generally could be
drawn upon in case of emergency Is Canada but
the financial troubles there have tied up that coun-
trys gold. The tours, demand. however, Is expected
to fall of within the next two weeks.
Mr.. Zimmerman. OF Zimmerman Forshay. OF
No II Wa-st.. Yesterday confirmed the news OF
practical famine In gold sovereigns. our price Tor
Them he said s $! g. and & that Is aDou, the ba way
but couldn't get them even at that rate 10 nj
any arge order. The demand from the tourists has
been very heavy. The Rumanians when they leave
this country. also like to take away their money IN
the form OF English or French gold. one party or
Rumanians who left here last week took away
$4,000 In gold coin. They nearly drained the mar
Mr. Colgate, of Nesslage, Colgate & Co.: denied
yesterday a report that the gold which his firm has
been exporting ~ payment for foreign gold
coin sold by them. which had been sent to them
from abroad on credit Mr.. Colgate confirmed the
OF foreign gold coin in this market
A shipment OF gold from this city By the Bank Of
two weeks ago. and amounted to 10000. II repre-
sented gold that the local agents Of the bank had
t. 1t wen, to. ST. Johns y. F., where the bank
has opened branch. -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-07-18
MAJOR SAMUEL T. DICKINSON I'LL.

THE wELI~KNOWN TROTTiNI-HORsE OWNER IN
CONSCIOUS FOR \ TIME. But he RAJ.
LIED AND MAY RECOVER
Major Samuel T. Dickinson has been dangerously
III in his apartments at the Alpine. broadway and
Thirty -thrd-st. for week He Is wci-known as
the owner Of swift trotting horses While driving
last week he contracted cold At first II was not
considered serious. bat 1t settled his lungs and
he grew rapidly All day Tuesday and all
Tuesday night he unconscious and II
feared that he would not regain consciousness He
rallied. however. yesterday and recognized those
who were around his bedside.
1t thought early yesterday morning that
Major Dickinson would not last the day out. but ne
seemed grow stronger toward night. and DIR.
Robinson. the attending physician. said that there
was excellent chance for recovery.
Major Dickinson has occupied apartments at the
Alpine for seven years He lives alone except for q
valet. He ~ about seventy-two years Of and
has always been known AS lover Of fast trotters.
He has owned some speedy ones during his life and
his has become Identified with the sport.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-07-18

ana the others all below. Lieutenant Usher
notified the Navy Department and Superintendent
Hopkins has Informed the iron works OF the dis
aster The break Will probably delay the trial FOR
many weeks
The scal1ed mer are doing well AT the hospital
and tonight II is said that all Will survive their
Injuries. Merwn and Stranshy have taken food and
drink this evening. showing that their condition
Is improving
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-07-18

"a spender." He was not connected with any
Brooklyn C. urch.
Mrs Newsan said that she had not penny
In the world, and that she did not know which
way to turn for relief The house In which the
Newsans live Is two-story frame structure,
and. In that neighborhood. could probably be
rented for SIS a month.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-07-18
4 Gail BY GENERAL MALPIN.
THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN, LEAGUE EXEcU-
TIVE COMMITTEE TO MEET IS CHICAGO
on AUGUST -

Chicago. July i7-ieneral f. A. McAipin Of
NewYork. president OF the National Republican
League has directed Acting Secretary Humphrey
10 cali a meeting OF the National Executive Com
mitiec to be held In Chicago August H. The OBJ
ject Is TO organize plan OF work IN anticipation
OF the Presidential election OF 1895 and 10 designate
Headquarters for the League. The COMMITTEES viii
elect treasurer for the League anl then devise
plans for raising funds.