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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-11-04

to be eaten readily, both forage and
peas, by all stock. The gentleman
who reported this pea has no name
for it. Afterwards, the same plant
was found in Lake City and in other
places in Florida, grown as an orna-
mental on trellises for shading piaz-
Zas, under the name of velvet bean.
Enough seed was secured from the
first reporter to plant about quar-
ter of an acre, on very poor soil. The
soil was prepared as for corn. The
peas or beans we're planted in rows
three feet apart, and about one foot
apart in the row. No special cultiva-
tion was given it; just kept free from
weeds by the use of cultivator and
hoe until the plants shaded the
ground. 1t proved to be a rampant
grower. The ground was covered with
a close mass of vegetation. It began
to bloom in August, producing long
clusters or racemes of somewhat large
purple flowers, which are quite orna-
mental. The bloom was followed by
plump pods of rich, dark green, cov-
cred with a close down, like velvet,
whence probably comes the name OF
''velvet beam" Before frost in Novem-
Der, a square rod of the vines and
pods gave ninety-three pounds of
green forage, or 1860 pounds per
acre. I did not cure it into hay, but
it would probably have dried into be-
tween two and three tons of hay to
the acre. All stock readily ate the
green forage. including pods with
beans.
The pods are very thick and leath-
cry; do not crack open when ripe,
and are difficult to open by hand. The
pods contain from three to five large,
plump, fne-looking beans, irregular
ly colored with purplish and brown
ish patches. The foliage is much like
that of other beans. The vines grow
from ten to twenty feet in length.
Left on the field, they retain the
leaves and pods. The space planted
to this bean has been black with the
leaves and pods ever since the frosts
killed the vines early in December.
The beans that were ripe when frost
came are apparently not injured by
the winters exposure in the fields.
I have not been able to learn the
botanical name of the plant. Proba-
bly, it was introduced as an orna-
mental climber. It may have come
years ago from the Patent Office, or
more recently from the Department
of Agriculture. 1t seems worthy of
further trial. Those desiring seed can
procure it as mentioned below.
An analysis of the beans not in
Guiding the shells or pods, made by
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-11-04
DeLand, Fla, Wednesday, November 4, 1896.

Prof. A. A. Persons, gave the follow
ing results:
Analysis of the velvet beam
Per cent
Moisture, at 100 degrees C ..... 1893
Crude ash 80. .......... ...... 2.O2
Crude protein ...... ........ :. 1881
Albuminoid nitrogen ....... =. 2.87
Crude fat (ether extract) ...... 6.29
Crude Fiber ...... go. =. .... 7.45
Nitrogen (free extract) ..... =. $3.50
The analysis is of an air-dried sam
pie. Calculated to water-free basis,
and compared with an analysis of the
cow pea under the same conditions,
the following figures express the rel
ative composition of the two:
Velvet Bean. Cow Pea
ASH S.S9 1O.oO
lrOte1n ........ 2l.3l l4.3O
Fat .. TIA 2.6O
l. AOOA o'Ip "~"'ON
Nitrogen (free ex'D 6O.75 1880
The nutritive ratio of ration ex-
presses the ratio of digestible protein
to digestible carbohydrates contained
in it.
The nutritive ratio of the cow pea
is about 1.3. 1t is impossible to as
sign a definite nutritive ratio to the
velvet bean, for the reason that, so
far as / am aware, it's percentage OF
digestibility has never been determin-
ed The only manner of accomplish
ing this is by means of practical feed
ing experiments with stock. 1t is
hoped that this may be done in the
near future.
Assuming the digestibility of this
velvet bean to be equal to that of the
cow pea, it will be found that it COM
pares quite favorably with the latter,
and since it grows luxuriantly in diff
ferent sections of the state, and since
stock are known to feed upon it with
great relish, it may perhaps play a
prominent part as a forage crop in
Florida in the future.
It is to be classed among those
feedstuffs which are especially rich
in nitrogen (protein substances). A
feeding stuff so rich in nitrogen
should not be fed alone, but in con-
junction with some coarse fodder con-
tanning a much larger proportion of
carbohydrates, starch, etc., such, for
example, as corn fodder.
Under later date we received the
following:
Editor Florida Agriculturist:
Since writing you the other day
have had a conversation with Presi-
dent Clute upon the subject of the
"velvet beam" He assures me that
he has had a number of letters re-
Gently from parties throughout the
state (whom he has advised to expe-
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-11-04

Prof. A. A. Persons, gave the follow
ing results:
Analysis of the velvet beam
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-11-04

The analysis is of an air-dried sam
pie. Calculated to a water-free basis,
and compared with an analysis of the
cow pea under the same conditions,
the following figures express the rel
ative composition of the two:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-28
WEST TROY SCHOOL CASE.
Superintendent of instruction De-
cider I'm Favor OF Appellants.

ALBANY. y. Y, November H.-The
Superintendent Of Public instruction,
Charles p. Skinner. has decided the
West Troy school case in favor Of the
appellants. An appeal was taken by r..
b. Durant. ct ais, from the action Of
the Board OF Education of the village
OF West Troy now She city OF Water
ylieO, in leasing rooms in ST. Bridgets
Parochial School building for public
school purposes, and employing as teach
ers members of the SisterhoOd Of St
Joseph, and from the action Of the board
in permitting such teachers TO wear the
dress or garb Of their order in the pub
lc-schOol rooms.
The appellants claimed that the public
school buildings should be increased suf-
fciently TO accommodate the pupils Of
the district. and that the character OF
ST. Brldgets School was so we'll known
and the denomlnational influences i'm the
school were so great, that they were I'M
willing to submit their children TO such
influences while attending school, and
for that reason would not allow their
children 10 attend the school
The respondents replied that the leasing
Of the rooms In question at n nomi-
nal sum gave tAlllfANuA dtNDllllA4DiAtttt NAAn
10 the pupils. and saved the district
many thousands Of dollars. Both par
ties admit the hiring of Sisters OF st.
Joseph rs teachers. and the wearing Of
a particular garb or dress by such teach
ers.
Superintendent Skinner decides that the
action Of the respondents I'm hiring rooms
in ST. Bridget,s Parochial School build
ing. in which 20 conduct a public school,
with the right of control OF the
rooms during the school hours only OF
each day In which the school under the
direction OF the respondents is main
tanned. and consenting and giving 10 the
lessons complete control Of the rooms
at all times. other than during the school
hours. and the continuance OF such lease
bevond the period OF emergency con-
ternplated by the statute, was without
legal authority on the part OF the re-
spondents He also decides that il is the
duty OF the respondents to require the
teachers employed by them to discon-
tinue the use in the publc-school room OF
the distinguishing dress or garb OF the
religious order to which they belong.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-28
THE0LD NORTH STATE
CONDITION OF THE AGRICULTURAL
AND MECHANICAL COLLEGE.
Recommendations TO lie Made to the
Next Lcgislature-Thc Tax on FER
tiIizers state Taxes "enerhi
Notes-Driefs.

RALEIGH. y. c., November EL-Spe-
cIal)-The Legislative Committee Of the
Agricultural Board, appointed to examine
the Agricultural Department and the
Agricultural and Mechanical College met
to-day to make recommendations TO the
LEGISLATURE. The committee consists Of
W. s. Primrose, Cyrus Thompson, j. X.
Mcclure, z. r. Aiken, and \. b. Brough-
ton. 1t finds the college in very salts
factory condition, with go students pres
ont for duty. IL recommends no special
annroprlation. but, Of course, expects the
reaular annual appropriation Of $1,000
which IS about one third Of the income
OF the college, the other two thirds
coming from the United States and from
student fees. 1t will call the attention
NJ the LEGISLATURE TO the need for an
infrmary. or hospital; large auditorium
and q building giving more space for the
chemical department, but VIII not ask
for any appropriation for these buildings.
The board will recommend, as regards
the affairs of the Board Of Agriculture,
that the LEGISLATURE reduce the tax per
ton on fertilizers 10 20 cents per ton, 1t
being now % cents. This Is done TO re-
duce the revenue of the department 10
the lines prescribed by Judge Seymour,
of the Federal Court he having ruled
that the department can only collect
revenue enough 10 pay for the inspection
and analysis of fertilizers, and the ne
cessarv expenses in giving information
REGARDING these The committee finds
that the average cost for each OF the
mast four years was about $4,000, and the
average receipts about $1,000. The COM
,oittee recommends that the Legislature
annropriates 81 500 annually for holding
farmers institutes. in view of the large
and increasing interest shown in them.
STATE TAXES.
Five counties have not as yet paid In
all their State taxes. At the Treasury
Il IA said none OF the sheriffs are yet
sued. as all are expected 10 pay by next
Monday. The balances are all said to
be small.
The Republicans are seeking to make
1. appear that the Populists are hungry
for office. The Populists say that the
Republicans are trying TO CLOAK ther
own sentiments by such statements.
Tramps are quite numerous In this
state now. but luckily. follow the main
railway lines.
Wheat~sowing IS actively in progress
Much was sown early in the month.
There is a little complaint OF insects.
Twenty thousand copies of the Month
w Bulletin OF the Agricultural Depart
ment are now sent out
Much iron-ore from the mines at ore
hin Is being shipped to the furnace at
Greensboro.
IL is said that the term OF the new or
additional magistrates begins the LIST OF
next April.
NEXT LEGISLATURE.
The Legislature meets Wednesday.
January 9Th. The following Tuesday,
the 18th, the Speaker OF the House viii
have the vote for Governor counted. IL
can be announced that day. and II II
be desired the Governor can be inaugu-
rated on the 18th. AS yet the date Is
not fixed There Is some difference OF
opinion as TO whether the act VI 1895 APP
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-28
VOTE OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Official Figures ns Regards Com
prexSmen-Onc Woman Candidate.

RALEIGH. n. c., November 27.-North
Cardinals vote for congressman was
officially canvassed to-day. and is as fol-
lows:
First District-Harry Skinner POpulisD,
20 SIS: Wilson II. Lucas OemOcraD. IA 81.
Second District-George II. White col
ored. Republican,, 1888; T. A. Woodward
DemocraO, 1905; d. 5. Moss PopulisD,
273s.
Third District-John L. Fowler Popu-
lisO. 1883: Frank Thompson (DemocraO,
1855
Fourth District-W. F. Stroud Popu-
usD. 20.9i7: r. W. Pou OemocraO, l64O5.
Firth District-W. H. Kitchen Demo-
craft, 1902; Thomas Settle Nepubncan),
IS go: a. ]. Daily PopulisO, 507.
sixth District-C. IL Martin PopulisD.
22.05l: ]. \. Lockhart OemocraD, l7.&5.
Seventh District-A. c. shuford Popu-
lisO. 1869; 5. ]. Pemberton DemocraO,
1921.
Eighth District-R. u. Linney Republi-
cam. l9. 40; r. A. Doughton Democrat,
1906.
Ninth District-Richmond Pearson Ge-
publican), %. 495; s. 4. Adams Democrat,
1889; Miss Helen Lewis, 8. These are
the first votes ever cast in North Carolina
for a woman.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-28

telegraph, and the Richmond end OF II
smiles sweetly over IT,
III n. Is. = could be injected into the
Cabinet he would be out of Colonel !. ID.
B's way as an aspirant for the COM
missionorship Of Internal revenue now
filled by a noltocrat. who succeeded Joe
Miller. Of West Virginia. II Scott fails
OF the Cabinet. II Is settled that he will
get the commissionership and Brady.
who Is also after this nice. fat job. would
be defeated. in that event the latter
would have TO fall back on the Richmond
collectorship. for which. IL is said, there
are other applicants.
PERSONAL.
Hon. Connally f. Trigg. ex-member OF
Congress from the Ninth Virginia Dis
trict. IS in the city and in his old quar-
tiers, at the Metropolitan.
r. r. Paynter Virginia; Il. d. Clopton.
Richmond, w. u. Echols, Virginia, Ma
tional.
Major Jed. HotchkIss. OF staunton IS
in the city stopping ut the Regent.
b. w Heath Norfolk. Hotel Johnson.
Mrs James Rice, Warrenton, Va, is at
the Wellington.
J. Baldwin. Raleigh. ~ c.; J. r. Nc
Wane. Lynchburg; Miss Frank II.
Chalmers. Salem. Va: W. Il. Haney.
Fredericksburg the Metropolitan.
w L. Hill. c. Hill. and G.. y. Parrish.
Culpcper; i. l.. Bradley and wife.
Richmond; John W. Daniel. Jr.. Lynch
burg; y. r. Bailey, Richmond; l.. T. Ives
and wife. Hickory Va; H. II. Duval.
Front Royal; Rev. J. =. Hyde. Howard
House.
r. r. Green. James X Maddux. John
d. Hooe. Dr. C.. $. Carter. Warrenton.
Va; Theo. Humer and wife, J. b. Bevan.
Virginia. the Raleigh.
II. Parker, Norfolk; p. n Boyce. Vir-
gnia; J. i. Taylor North Carolina st.
James.
Hon. George Shackelford ex-member
OF the Virginia House Of Delegates from
Orange county. is I'm the city. and to-day
made a call on Senator Martin.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-28

employment OF many more hands will ex-
tend purchasing power. The settlement
or tho WlndoW-glass controversy, starting
many thousand hands, and the collapse -
some important iron combinations with the
same effect, give promise OF more busi-
ness Broadly speak, ing, the gain has b. en-
greater than anybody expected, and II is
not surprising II a small part OF IL Is IN
excess Of the present consuming demand.
Reports from all parts OF the country
show clearly the enlargement OF trade
not at all points In the same branches,
but everybody helped by more confident
feeling. Monetary difficulties have van
ished as II BY magic. and banks, with an
uncomfortably large supply OF idle money,
are hunting borrowers, as the borrowers
were recently hunting lenders Enormous
gains In bank depOsits-tSI 10000 In two
weeks-indicate something OF the amount
Of funds recently boarded.
Cotton has gained only sixtecnth,
after its considerable decline. and the re-
markedly heavy movement puts the specu-
lators for an advance in constant difficult
ties, and yet there is all the time TO be
remembered the fact that the crop was
nearly one month earlier than usual, and
the present excess over last years move
ment may be materially reduced. Never
theless, the fact appears that northern
mills are taking much less cotton than IN
previous years. and the demand for goods
is evidently disappointing. Ii cannot be
said that prices In this department are the
hindrance, for even with some recent re-
dNciOu IN quotations, the SAFES OF sloplc
cottons are paratively small.
Wool was and Is still. bought largely
for speculation. and the earlier purchasers
are unloading on the later ones, but the
mills are not yet doing much more than IN
October. A few more have been started,
but there is scarcely more demand appa-
rent for staple goods. The boot and shoe
industry is still hindered by the general
refusal OF dealers 70 pay the advanced
prices demanded by manufacturers, ex-
cept for the limited quantities which are
Immediately required. and while most
manufacturers are working on orders
taken weeks ago at lower prices which
viii keep them busy for some weeks 10
come very little new business Is coming.
No further advance Of Importance has been
made IN leather. and the market for hides
has sharply reacted. so that the average
of prices is slightly lower than on Novem-
The collapse OF the nail combination.
and probably that OF the beam coinbina-
ton, and a considerable reduction In the
quotations for nails ana beams, give rea-
son 70 look for q larger demand for the
products OF iron and fteel but at present
the sales against speculative purchases
made some time ago are depressing prtces
and Bessemer pig has sold at We. ana,
according 10 some reports a little lower.
at Pittsburg. The demand for such pro
duets as are not controlled by the comhl-
nations Is somewhat Increasing, but by
no means as rapidly as expected.
The failures for the week have been 80
in the United states. against sIS last year,
and % In Canada, against Al last year.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-28
Naval Orders of Yesterday.

WASHINGTON, d. c., November H.
The following named officers VIII be de-
tached from duty as Indicated. ana order-
cd 10 the Brooklyn, December LIST; captain
~ a. Cook. from Bureau of Navigation
90 cOmmand); Lieutenant y. Il. Mason
from Bureau OF Ordnance Executive ON
ce0; Lieutenant IL. McCrea, from the
Fern Cnayigator); lieutenants w. y. Ca
perton. from Naval Intelligence ONCE;
w. b. Rush. from War College; r. X
Brainerd from the Enterprise; j. G. Doyle
from Cramps Ensigns a. T. Long ana '.
j.. Leiper. from the Vermont ana Enaign
r. |. Curtin. j ii. Roys NJ. 5. Els,
and A. Il. Kalbach, from the Newarki
Surgeon w s. Dixon. from special duty az
Washington; Chief-Engineer j. =. Ford.
from Cramps; Passed Assistant Engineer
II. f. Carter, from the Newark; Assistant
Engineer A. NJ. Proctor, from the MAINE,
Acknowledgement J. 7. }. Ryan 'y ~
the New York yard; Boatswaln w., %
Hi. from the League Island yaIui ~
Ing-C;unner r. 4. Apologize and Carpenter
O. II. Warfori, from League lsland.
The following named officers are detalIeu
10 the Petrol, December 10Th: ldeuleIidii',
Commander T.. Il. wood. from Bureau 1'
Tavigation TO commando; Lieutenant ~.
M Hughes from the oregon, Lieu 1 ni-a
B. A. Fiske. from the bureau OF S I'll
nance; Lieutenant A. N. WOOD, rom S Sreu,
ibs TsrT 1e"f Ensign G. L. Fermirer from
he Saratoga; Passed Engineer
X. r. Hall, from. the Texas. q, Novem-
hlr 25g are modified, and he is detached
rom the Michigan and ordered to ,o the
Fern as executive Officer N9ve Prlms 'O or,
d-isltO 20 steei-inspection duty AZ South
q Re,b eb 1e Pa; Ensign g. b. Bradsahawd
6p',tacbad from the Patterson and ordered
10 he ST. Mary's; pnsian O. X. nvs stS
deticL liar.6 10 the Terror December 18TH;
a 1ss,s Tlusti Engineer g Wells detached
from Nsw York hayward ana o,e' he-
70 0 the Texas; Cadet " n. cus aa oraer ne
tached from the Marblenead anu master u.
" 'I Bonnaflon. ordered to the Vermont
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-28
FIRE ~ 4 JAIL.
Panic Among the Prisoners-Nnrrow
Escape from Holocaust.

KANSAS CITY. MO. November T-At
$3.50 o'clock this morning fire broke out
IN Jackson county Jail. and for awhile
II appeared as If the structure would
be destroyed and many OF the prisoners
lss I'm number-cremated. Prompt work
by the Fire Department, however. pre-
vented the awful holocaust. and the dam
are to the prison will be only about 5000.
The first intimation the prisoners had
NJ the fire was when great waves OF
smoke rolled through the corridors and
into their cells and then panic ensued.
The male prisoners. although somewhat
terrified, were undemonstrative, compared
with the women on the upper tier. the
women. most OF them colored, worked
themselves into a frenzy. and screamed
Justify. The flremen finally quoted them
down. and within twenty minutes AFTER
their arrival the blaze was under con-
troll. and half an hour later completely
extinguished.
The Criminal-Court room and Marshars
office were wrecked. The fire was caused
BY cigarette.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-28
BRADsTREET AND Dun.
business Conditions - Disnppofnt-
ment Continues.

ment Continues
NEW YORK. November 27.-Bradstreet' ;
tomorrow will say:
Last weeks disappointment at the lack
Of demand I'm general lines continues, the
Intervention OF a holiday having made
trade quieter and the volume smaller At
some points of distribution there is no
change in the situation. Mild and unsea-
sOnable weather prevents a more active
distribution OF clothing and heavy goods.
and the volume moving Is smaller. Where
business has been more active, IL Is Que
10 filling In orders and 10 demand Tor
holiday goods. Confidence In the revival
OF demand which has not yet appeared,
is responsible for the starting up OF the
mills and factories which are dissatisfied
with their prospects. The most encourage
ing reports are those OF an improved tone
OF trade and favorable outlook ior 1881;
The larger number Of changes IN the
prices OF staples We're downward this
week petroleum, turpentine hides apples
cotton. and wheat-iour being lower, IN
addition TO the prices OF metals. I'm
changed quotations are reported for wool.
print-cloths. leather, pork, sugar, and col
fee while the leading cereals-wheat, corn,
and oats-respond with advances, az do
the prices for lead. lard. and tin,
The reaction In the demand, which APP
peared Immediately after the election, to-
gether with the Intervention OF the
Thank sgivlng holiday. accounts for the
sharp reduction in the total OF bank clear.
ings throughout the country, that total
being 900 10000 this week-nearly "a per
cent. smaller than last week-but rs per
cent. larger than in the corresponding
week one year ago.
There were POS business failures through
out the United States this week. u fewer
than last week. and more than In the
same week one year ago.
Messrs. r. O. Dun * Co. Will say to-
morrow, In their weekly review OF trade:
When the rush OF orders after the cleo
ton slackened many began to think ousi-
ness vas dwtndline but subsidsnce OF de-
ferred orders Is not decrease OF business
disappointment Is observed In the iron
and steel industry, because various COM
binations have been and are stu retaru-
ing orders by making prices whioh buyers
believe cannot be maintained, and the
same Is true as TO boots and shoes, ana
a few branches OF textile goods. But Dust
ness Is, on the whole, enlargng, and tue
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-28
THE KENTUCKY RESULT.
Twelve Votes for McKinIey-One
Vote for Bryan.

LOUISVILLE, KYs November 2.-T'he
State Canvassng Board began their count
Of the presidential vote this morning. Gov
ernor Bradley was not present, his place
being taken by Auditor Stone The Repub-
lican and Democratic committees were
represented by attorneys. The official
count shows that Kentuckys electoral
vote stands ~ for Mckinley and l for
Bryan. The fOotngs give Kash, the lead
ing Republican elector, 2lS,ln votes, and
Smith. the leading Democratic elector
ALSO, a plurality OF PSI for the Republi-
can. The vote OF the two hindmost Re
publican electors is a tie. and the other
electors will have TO decide which shall
be dropped FOR Smith, who received more
votes The silver Democrats say they Will
file their contest next week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-28
CONCESSION FROM THE PORTE.
Wives ana Children of Turco-Ameri-
cans Permitted 10 Leave.

w lNtN una NnbiNFtn Dl luftt-RihfFt-
cans Permitted 10 Leave.
WASHINGTON. d. c., November a.
The Department Of State has received
official advices that through the efforts
of Minister Terrell, at Constsntinople,
the Vail Of Aleppo has been instructed
by the Sublime Porte to permit boys in
that vilayet to attend the school Of the
st. Paul Institute. at Tarsus, conduct
Ga by American missionaries.
Secretary Olney to-day received a cable
gram from Minister Terrell that TWEEN
ty-six women, the wives Of naturalized
American citizens, with their children.
viii leave Harpoot at once, under pro-
per escort, for America. Twenty-three
more women, also the wives Of natural
ized American citizens, viii leave In a
few days. The Minister also stated that
he had been informed BY wire from Ma
rash that the Governor OF that province
facilitated by all means In his power the
departure Of all persons on whose ac-
count application for permission TO leave
the country is made.
This is the first substantial fruit Of
the concession recently secured 10y Min
lister Terrell IN behalf Of the>wives and
families Of Turks who have been natural
lied IN the United States.