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Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-06-14


Caprifcation is a name given to the
method Of propagating, charging and
ripening the domestic fig by means of in
sects which proceed from the fruit of the
capri fcus, or wild fig tree. This tree bears
and natures three crops; first, cratirites,
appearing In the fall but maturing early in
the spring second, orni and third sornites.
In August the Sor7iteS will be found TO con-
tain worms Matched from eggs deposited
by flies. In October and November these
worms become flies and pierce the young
figs, crdtirites, which appear in September
and remain on the trees until Nav follow
ing and furnish Judgment for the eggs of
the second class Of flies. Although the first
crop in the spring it is called the winter
Zig. When the worms, bred in the spring
iig, oral, are transformed into dies, which
happens III May or June, the peasants
cut off branches of the wild tig bearing the
spring fig, or string the figs together and
hang them among the branches % the edible
or cultivated fig. The insects emerging
from the wild fig, o57sj, enter the fruit of the
tame fig by the eye where they irritate the
pulp, lay their eggs, and are supposed TO cause
the fertilization of the pi7til enlarge the
Ing and hasten its maturity. This is the
tradition and practice among the cult
vators of the fig in the valley Of the Mean
der, whence principally comes the so-called
Smyrna fig. The peasants can give no
reason for the practice except that their
fathers did 1t. 1t has been claimed. how
ever, that IN order that the SMYRNA ne
may be matured we must import the capri
fig with the insect.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-06-14

RECEIPTS.
Second year. three tons sold in sweat
boxes al five Cen per pIund............. $500 %
Third year six tons sold in sweat boxes
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-06-14
AN EXPLICIT THEORY.

| AN EXPLICIT THEORY.
Various theories have been advanced
why the practice is pursued, but the prin-
| cipal ones are; First, that it is necessary
to impregnate the pistil or female organ Of
the edible fig with the pollen from the
! Wild tgto induce formulation and second
that the irritation Of the fly produces an
inflammation, which, if it does not increase
| the size Of the fruit, at least hastens its
maturity and causes the fruit to set in
greater numbers than it would without the
AID of the capri fig.
his theory, however, we believe to have
! been entirely exploded by the expert
ments made many years ago By Professor
Gasparini, of Italy. The Royal Academy
OF Science, of Naples, proposed rs the sub
! Ject OF an essay, among ether matters rel
atlSe to the fig, the following " To prove
| by experiment, or on anatomical or phys-
biological grounds, whether fertilization
| of the seeds is effected bv the insect
of the capri fig, or whether the
insect produces no such effect and
capriiication be useless" Professor
| Gasparini conducted a series of expert
ments iunning through six years. He
proceeded in truly scientific mode. and
after he had collected all his facts, came to
| the conclusion that caprifcation is not
only not necessary, but that the custom is
detrimental and ought to be abolished
PAST EXPERIMENTS.
These remarks are in point in connec-
ton with the discussion of the question of
cultivating the fig largely in this country,
because many persons who have attempted
to grow the Smyrna fig here have become
discouraged. Some eight years ago the
proprietors of the Bulletin imported from
Smyrna about 10000 fig cuttings, supposed
to be from the tree which produces the So
called white Smyrna fig. These cuttings
were distributed throughout the State and,
having arrived at the supposed fruiting
age, 1t Is found that the fruit is small, and
invariably cast before maturity. 1t has
been alleged that the importers were de-
celved, the parties who gathered the cut
| tlngs having sent the cuttings of the wild,
or capri fig, in order to prevent COMPETE
ton in California with the product of
Smyrna. This may or may not be true,
but it is quite as likely that the failure to
| produce has been because the trees have
| been planted where they are subject to
some adverse climatic or atmospheric con-
dition.
E. w. Maslin, of Placer county, few
years ago procured from Mr. Thurber, the
well-known fruit importer of New York. a
box of the finest Smyrna figs. He took
the top layer and planted the seeds, ard
now has growing fine lot of trees. They
have not yet reached the fruiting age, but
their thrifty and healthy condition give
every indication that they will produce
the genuine Smyrna fig.
WHY 1T HAS BEEN NEGLECTED.
As has been stated, the most delicious
iigs OF various ether varieties are grown
all over the State and produce large crops,
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nd in view of the immense advantages to
San Francisco, and to every industry in
the interior, it is not likely that the plan
will meet with any resistance from any
quarter.
The plan also involves great advantages
to the wheat shipping interests, for it will
bring ship and car together on the north
side of the island. Oakland would have
fifteen minute trips to San Francisco, and
person could do business in San Francisco
and reside in Sacramento, and be away
from home no longer than the man who
lives in New Haven and does business in
New York.
The Portland daily press., 1888-03-20
peerine Town Meeting.
At the town meeting held yesterday. IL
following sums were voted:

Voted, a discount on taxes paid within a
given time, and charge interest thereafter.
Voted. to authorize the selectmen and
treasurer to hire money temporarily In antie-
ipation of taxes, but that no such loan shall
be made in excess of appropriations made at
this town meeting.
The meeting located a lot for school
house ON Forest Avenue, at Oakdale, and
raised by loan of S5O0O.interest not to exceed
per cent.
Voted. to choose a committee to prepare
special act Of the town In relation to the
school system. The purpose Is to provide
for school committee Of seven.
Voted, 70 exempt from taxation s1atad Tor ten en-
Ocean street by l.. =. Hawkins.
Instructed the selectmen not to license
bowling alleys, pool, bagatelle or billiard
rooms.
Referred to the selectmen the matter of a
system Of fire alarm boxes, they to report at
future meeting.
Instructed the selectmen to enforce the
law in relation to protecting the clam flats.
Referred to the selectnen the matter II
purchasing hose carriages.
Voted, to locate four hydrants on the Wind
ham road. This involves an extension OF
water pipes of about mile.
Dismissed the article in relation to annex
ing the town to Portland.
The matter Of the town hall was indei-
nitely postponed, and also the selling Of IN
terest In Lewis Hall.
Accepted new street running from High
street to the Plains road also Leland, Rich
ardson, Leonard and Best streets.
Voted, to hold the next annual town meet
ing on the first Monday In March.
Subordinate town officers were chose, in
Guiding the following:
Constables-George L. Martin, j. w. Smith;
Gardner Cobb. ii. Il. Webb. John Martin, Edward
True, G. III. Dresser, B. M. Clark.
Fire Wardens-B. Burnell, l.. G.. Elbrdge, G. III.
Burnell, G.. ii. Bailey, Jr. g, IL. Blake, 4. D!Che-
ney George RUSSELL I. III. Hutchins, l.. w. Dyer,
L. NJ. Jacobs, U. Elder.
Truant Oficers-Geo. H. Bailey, c. r. Berry, A.
T. Cobb.
The Portland daily press., 1888-03-20
Burns's Case In Washington
STANFORD AND THE BUTCHER.
A Parable that Explains the Govern
nents Claim on the Pacific Rail-
roads.
[san Francisco POST ]

Some years ago a wealthy gentleman
named Leland Stanford lived in a small
settlement that might or might not have been
Palo Alte There was only one objection to
life in that place. and that was the difficulty
of getting fresh meat. The nearest butcher
shop was ten or fifteen miles away. To get
meat Mr.. Stanford and his neighbors had TO
slaughter an animal, whereby much Of IL
spoiled before it could be used. or they must
send to the nearest town, which took a man
and team for the best part of day But
one day bright young man came along and
offered to set up butcher shop II Mr.. Stan
ford would furnish the money. Ona consid
Grafton OF the advantages that would accrue
to the town from having a butcher shop
there, Mr. Stanford loaned the young man
$500, and took his note for it, with interest
at six per cent. IL don't expect you will be
able 10 pay ii back" said Mr. Stanford, "but
your shop will help the town. lSee debates
In Congress, 1S62-64l But the young man
was a bright fellow, with plenty Of push
about him. He turned himself into con-
tractor and entered into an ironclad agree
ment with himself to build butcher shop
for $500 that the slow-going carpenter from
Redwood City would have put up for 500.
He then Incorporated himself as slaughter
house company, and borrowed 81 900 OF him
relf as butcher to build slaughter yard
putting mp $500 fence and house. Then
the young man as the slaughter house com
pany bought up and slaughtered beeves at
from $50 to $50, which he sold TO himself as
butcher at SI00 The town began TO grow
and the butchers business grew with II
But the bright young man said nothing 10
Mr.. Stanford about taking up that $500
note or paying the interest on II. When Mr..
Stanford spoke to him about 1t he seemed
grieved. REALLY, my dear sir, he said, the
business Is barely making expenses. | can't
pay even the interest" Mr.. Stanford grimly
watched the young man building a new
house, and investing in real estate, and erect
ing $4,000 slaughter house, and showing
signs Of great wealth, and said nothing. FL
nally when the debt and interest amounted
TO $4,000. Mr. Stanford resolved himself in-
to an investigating committee and found out
about the contract system and the slaughter
house company, and demanded the payment
proachfully, even tearfully. my dear Mr..
when you made the loan that you
never expected to get II back. IL Is not right
that you should ask II. Besides you have
paid so much less for your meat that you
have saved over 5000, besides the eonven-
fence of the thing. Consider the equities.
sir. On fair estimate, you have pr0hted az
least $1,000. The butcher shop will not sell
for more than $4,000, and 1t Is barely paying
expenses, but since you feel so badly about 1t,
i will give you my note payable In l25 years,
with two per cent interest"
All this did not happen, but IL might have
happened, the question whether Mr.. stan
ford burnt the note or sued the butcher Is
left to the readers candid judgement.
The Portland daily press., 1888-03-20
PuNITIoN AND PERSUASION.
Two Methods forsSettiIng our Trou-
bIes About the Fisheries.

NEW YORK, March 19.-The Tribune prints
letter from Walker Blaine this morning re-
viewing the fisheries treaty recently made at
Washington He says of the pending treaty
that it would tax the ingenuity Of any man
to devise measure less calculated to inspire
our fishermen with confidence for the future
or to allay the smarts and wounds inflicted
in the past. From three to five hundred
thousand year in remitted duties is not
great price for nation to pay which is look
ing around for some way of diminishing its
income and lessening its bank accounts; but
that is practically what we have to pay for
the privilege of purchasing bait and ice and
needed supplies. A treaty better devised to
bring about the contentious of 1918 could not
have been framed.
American fishermen, Says Mr. Blaine, will
never rest contented, and this vexed problem
will never find an abiding solution, save un-
der some such agreement as that of the treaty
of 1883 or 1854, honorably enforced and main
tanned in spirit and in letter If negotiations
The Portland daily press., 1888-03-20
ERAL NEWS.

Over thirty liquor dealers in Rochester, n.
H., will shut up shop April /. The enforce
ment Of the nuisance law passed by the last
legislature will begin on that date.
Horace c. Stanley. of Contocook, n. H., is
dead, aged 49,
The committee on railroads of the Massa-
chusetts Senate voted yesterday to report
favorably the bill authorizing the Boston d
Maine to purchase the Eastern.
Frederick Hopkins, well known farmer
of Putnam, Conn, and his housekeeper, Mrs.
Emile Y. Whitney, have been found frozen
to death. They evidently became bewilder-
ed in the recent storm while trying to 60
from the house to the barn to do chores.
The Union Pacific railroad is seriously
troubled with washouts at two or three
places along the line.
Twenty-eight people were injured by a
coasting accident at Colebrook, Ontario,
Sunday The sled collided with telegraph
pole.
In the Yellowstone river at Billings, Mon
tana, the ice is forming in gorges. The big
bridge of the Rocky Fork railway was car
ried away by an ice gorge. Saturday night
A freight train was completely demolished
by $50 foot trestle giving way at Rose Bud.
The bill authorizing the Boston " Maine
railroad to purchase the Eastern will be IA
vorably reported in the Massachusetts Sem
ate
The Portland daily press., 1888-03-20
James a. Drew.

Mr.. James A. Drew Of Newfeld, Me-, died
Thursday, the 18th inst, aged 80 years and 8
months. In 1927 he left home and went to
Houlton, Me-, where he remained 20 years.
In 1881 he married Mrs. Hannah Gllpatrick
Gould of Houlton, and they had five chill
dren, two sons and three daughters. all liv-
In 1856 he removed to Blood Island, where
he tarried three years, thence to Massachu-
Setts, where he remained until the death Of
his wife in 1872, since which time he resided
ON the old homestead in Newfeld, until his
death. Most OF the winters from 1865 TO
1875 he spent In Washington, successfully
prosecuting the land claims growing out OF
the settlement Of the Northeastern boundary
line between Maine and New Brunswick,
for which he received large amounts.
He was a man Of indomitable will, energy
and perseverance, very Industrious, the soul
OF hospitality, broad In his views and his
friendships, and bOunteOus In his charities.
Most Of his life has been devoted TO agri-
cultural pursuits, and since his return to the
old home, he and his sons have expended
largely in building and remodeling, improve
ment Of lands, and In purchase OF real es-
tate.
He had a wide acquaintance with men and
a very Just appreciation OF those with whom
he was brought in contact, was eminently
social, and enjoyed with much zest the socie-
ty Of others.
His mental faculties were not dimmed by
age, nor his pleasant, friendly festivity
marred by the weight Of years.
The care and management of the large
farm, and the supervision Of the EMPLOYEES
were mostly upon him. but. however, much
annoyed and disturbed by the events thaI
tEanspired, he was always kind and pleas
ant to those In his employ, and the remem
brance Of annoyances Of the day was never
carried into his home. There he carried
only sunshine and happiness
Pleasantness, kindness, eheerfulness. con
tentment and satisfaction sat weicOmt
guests around his fireside
lie was most dutiful and honOred sou
brother, husband and father, kind, oblig
ing and generous neighbor, highly respect
| ed citizen and towusman, and a friend much
| esteemed for his many virtues.
OF the four brothers there Is but one re-
naming. Ira L. Drew, ESQ, of Alfred.
| j. w. DEARBORN.
The Portland daily press., 1888-03-20
society of Natural History.
The adjourned meeting Of the Society of
Natural History was held last evening at
AZ O'clock Mt their rooms ON Elm street.

The adjourned meeting of the Society of
Natural History was held last evening at
7.45 o'clock at their rooms on Elm street.
Dr. Wood called the meeting to order and
called the attention OF those present to
number of new specimens, an albatros skin.
a flying fish and crustacean by name COMO
dactylus stylofergs, very beautiful and
Capt. Calvin c. White. There. was also the
trunk of tree fern grown in DIR. Woods
garden, the trunk and a branch OF the Amer.
lean agave from Frank E. Orr, fossil sharks
tooth presented by Col. Chas. b. Merrill,
and star fish, Astrophiton Agassiz.
DIR. Wood also showed specimen OF the
purple finch from the cabinet and read let
ter from Mr.. N. Clifford Brown in regard to
these birds which are common summer
bird in this vicinity. but, so far as known,
have not been observed in the winter before
this year. Two dead birds recently picked
up on Spring street were plump and fat and
had not died from starvation but by Tying
against some object. These birds have been
observed in Portland all this winter. They
are seen with the English sparrows. Men
tion was also made Of the pine inch winch
has peen observed with the purple finch this
month. DR.. Wood also read the list OF books
lately received by the Society and an article
from the Popular Science News on the potato.
He afterwards presented the annual report
of the Society giving the prominent events
| in its history during the past year as well as
the year before, since there was nc. report
that year. Special mention was made of the
| collection of birds now owned by Mr.. n.
| Clifford Brown, which finely illustrates the
| birds of Maine and the United States east OF
| the Rocky Mountains. Mr.. Brown is
anxious that this collection shall remain in
| the State and offers 1t to the Society for
| s4OO. DIR. Wood expressed regret that they
were not able to buy it.
The pressing needs Of the library were al
| SO touched upon. An examination of the
snow has been made this winter by DR..
| Wood and Mr.. Fuller, and none of the red
and green coloring matter observed last year
was present. The rooms Of the Society have
been considerably frequented by the public
| during the past year, among whom were
many graduates of our High School, WHO
were first led to take an interest In such
| studies by Mr.. Arthur b. Morrill,, formerly
Of this city, of whom DR.. Wood spoke very
highly. After the reading of the report
there was some discussion in regard to Mr.
browns collection of birds, but it was put
over on account of the small number present
at the meeting.
The Portland daily press., 1888-03-20
North Berwick Republicans cele-
brate.
Correspondence of the Press.l
NORTH BERWICK, March 10.

Correspondence OF the Pressl
NORTH BERWICK, March 49,
In response to an invitation issued by the
Republican town committee, Ricker's Hall
was well filled Saturday evening with wide
awake and enthusiastic Republicans. The
occasion was free oyster supper given by
the committee to celebrate the victory achley-
ed at the polls on Monday, the 18th inst The
"boys' took hold in great shape, and did
ample Justice to the refreshments so bounti-
fully supplied, and the luscious bivalves dis
appeared like dew before the sun. After the
supper cigars were served and amid and be-
tween puffs of the fragrant weed, speeches
bristling with wit and wisdom were made by
many OF those present. During the evening
a Republican Club, permanent organiza-
tion, was formed and over one hundred
names were enrolled then and there; Much
enthusiasm prevailed throughout the even
ing. and The committee OF arrangements
ought to feel that the thing was bowling
success. rhe Republicans here are thor
oughly alive and good results may be expect
ed of them next fall
The Portland daily press., 1888-03-20
The Ronded system.

Webb telegraphs the Boston Journal that
''there is very marked disinclination to any
proposition to interfere with the bonded sys-
ten. A movement of this sort is of course
two-edged sword. There are just as many
American interests involved in the mainten-
ance of the bonded system as there are opposed
to it. The bonded system makes the Canada
Southern, for instance, part of the New
York Central Road. 1t gives the city of
Portland, Me-, many commercial advan-
tages."
The Portland daily press., 1888-03-20

ORoNo, March 19.-The farm buildings OF
William Shines were burned with most OF
their contents this forenoon. The cause was
an over-heated chimney. Insured for $1,000
loss probably double that amount.
At the regular meeting of the Maine State
College Faculty, held this afternoon, 1t was
decided to let the boys enter the Maine Col
lege League.
The Portland daily press., 1888-03-20
NOT FOR TWENTY YEARS
Have the Following Maine Deposit
tors Disturbed Their Savings in
Massachusetts Banks.

Names of depositors in Massachusetts
savings banks, residing in Maine, who have
not made deposit, nor withdrawn any part
of their deposit, or any part of the interests
thereon, for period of more than twenty
years:
BOSTON FIVE CENT SAVINGS BANK, BOSTON,
CURTIS c. NICHOLS, TREASURER.
The Portland daily press., 1888-03-20
Lth CONGRESS---PIRST SESSION.
SENATE.

WASHINGTON, March 10.
Senator Marrill gave notice that he would
tomorrow call up the House bill for the pur-
chase of United States bonds.
Among the bills passed were one authoriz-
ing the appointment of superintendent Of
Indian schools and prescribing his duties,
and one appropriating 100000 for the erec-
tion in Washington of monument to the
Negro soldiers and sailors who gave their
lives for the preservation of the government.
Senator Chace, from the committee on
patents, reported the international copy
right bill, which was placed on the calendar;
Senator Blair, from the committee on civil
service and retrenchment, reported Dill
providing, in appointment to the civil ser.
vice in certain cases, for the preference OF
persons who were engaged in the military or
States during the rebellion and were dis
abled therein, and not dishonorably dis
charged therefrom. The bill provides that
whenever persons not loyal to the United
States during the war shall be appointed to
office in the civil service, those not dishonor--
ably discharged from the military or naval
service of the Confederate States and suffer
from such service, shall be preferred to per-
sons not shown to have been loyal to the
United States during the war.
Senator Platt, having asked that the title
If the bill be again read, remarked that 1t
was pretty unfortunate title and objected
to the second reading Of the bill, which,
thereupon went over until tomorrow.
Senator Teller introduced a BILL Tor the
admission of Wyoming into the Union. Re-
ferred.
The Senate then proceeded to executive
business and adjourned
The Portland daily press., 1888-03-20

BDDEFoRD, March 19.-Tristram Scam
man, for thirty years cashier of the Saco Ma
tional Bank, and for long time treasurer OF
the Saco and Biddeford Gas Company, died
today at Jacksonville, Fla. He was men,
Der of the Saco Unitarian church, and one
of the oldest Masons in York county. His
age was rs. One daughter survives him.