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, 1890-11-01
Demerara News.
From the Argosy Septr. 27.)

From the ArgOsy Septr. 27)
We mentioned last week that Sc ed OF the
earliest variety of sugar-cane towering this
season was gathered and sOwn at the Be-
tanic Gardens on the 18th instant, aud that
four days later it had terminated. Seed OF
the second variety was gathered and sOwn
on the Goth inst, and precanti 0nS were
taken to watch it carefully to ascertain the
earliest period termination takes place. At
ter the lapse of 90 hours = that is, two days
and a half--the first plantlet was detected, but
as the little shoot was quite green, and 1t
was first observed early i'll the morning,
there cO1ld be little doubt that it was up
and exposed to light the day previous; so
takes place in from thirty to forty hours.
During the day-the third day from the
time of sowin.-several otheSa made their
appearance through the thin dim OF soil
that covered them. To make sure there
was no mistake in the nature OF the plants
the frst one that was seen In the morning.
and marked, was taken up and extracted
on the diSsecting table of q simple micro
scope, flom the glnmes. The radicl0 or
first root had already burst through the
base of the glumes or chaffy scales, had
descended into the soil, and produced
severa! roOt.ets on each side. The embryo
or leaf-shoot extrUded through the top OF
the elumes. When the latter were removed
the radiole root was seen TO have emerged
from one side at the base CT the seed, and
the embryonic leaf-shoot from tho same
spot, but jast Immediately above it. But
though the p~lantlet was so small as only
to be detected by very keen sight. it had
already passed the really embryonic stage,
and had q second leaf extruding from the
sheath-like first leaf. The seed, which was
plump and swollen from termination, was
exactly a line Q-l2th inch) long; the whole
p~lantlet two lines. Other terminating seeds
since examined confirm these particulars.
The Receiver General has officially an
nouuced an issue of Government Bonds TO
, 1890-11-01

cases against DR.. Anderson and the pro-
prietor of the P~nrt-of.Spsin Gazette have
been dismissed by the Supreme Court.
New York, Octbr. 31St.-LondOn news
states that fever prevails in Killarney, re-
sulting from the use of bad potatoes.
The British Jews celebrated their jubilee
yesterday and presented an address to
Cardinal Manning.
The Ministry at Victoria have decided to
continue in office in defiance of % vote of
want of confidence.
Paris dispatches state that NJ. Roche
has explained the provisions of the new
tariff bill to the committee of the two
chambers. During che discussion Of the
Budget,M NJ. Pellet an rtprOached the Govern
N ent tOrcreatingfresh taxes and demand.
ed econ mic reforms. M. de Freycinet In
reply said that every possible reduction
had already been effected and that % re-
vision of the budget would result in no
practical gain.
The COmte de Paris hiss returned to New
York. He had a narrow escape from death
by missing his footing when going on the
train.
New York, October 31st
Flour, st. Lawrence, per brl. IS. Is
Meal, best ~brandywine, per brf. 1926
Heavy Mess Pork, per bEl. not quoted
New Seasons Pork, per brl. III 123
, 1890-11-01
Z ne A
Stristi~1stsf g.. GRIM.
Saturday lst November 1890

In this number of the "Avis", the last be-
fore the next mail leaves for Europe, it is
our pleasant task to record that the island
has at last had the benefit of a good general
fall of rain Saturday to Monday last were
very fine days, and on Monday. especially
there was a remarkable clearness in the
air, "the distant hills were looking nigh.
This fact and q fall observable in the ba-
rometer pointed to the near approach OF
rain. Early GU Tuesday afternoon dark
clouds gathered, there was much thunder
and lightning and the rainG began to fall.
Before 4 c'clock over Is lines had fallen in
Christiansted, and with the exception Of
Frederiksted and the immediate neigh
bourhood, as also some parts Of East
End, where the rain was light, there was a
heavy fall in all parts of the island. We
have been furnished with the following
figures giving Tuesdays fall in lines q to
the inch on various estates
, 1890-11-01
I + f G r A NJ S .
ST. CROIX STATION.

9 New York, October 10Th. - London
news states that Mr.. BalfOur at the
Island Achill passed the night in the house
of the Priest. He promised to finish n
bridge at his own expense between the
two points of the island for which the
Peasants expressed their gratitude. At
Westport he received u deputation headed
by Il priest withwhOm he conferred respect
ing the best method .Of affOrdinS relief,
which he admitted was necessary.
A woman named Piercy is accused of
having killed the woman and child who
we're recently found murdered in London.
Paris DIES, ,atcheS state that NJ. Allard, a
journals, has been killed in a duel at
Tours.
1t il announced that General Lewal has
been appointed to replace NJ. de LabOulaye
al French Ambassador at ST. Petersburg.
The King of Belgium is visiting the
Emperor of Germany.
The Portuguese Minister in London has
been recalled.
The COmte de Paris has arrived in Cana
da and was yesterday entertained at a
banquet at Quebec.
1t is reported that election disorders
have again occurred at TicinO, Switzerland.
New York, Octbr. 3Oth-Mr. Gladstone
received the freedom OF the city at Dun.
dee. In the course of a speech on the
occasion no referred to the Mackinley Bill,
which he said would not hurt Great
Britain.
Mr.. Ballonr is pushing forward the work
for the construction of Railways in ireland,
which will give employment to numbers.
He yesterday visited the Christian Brothers
schools at Kylemore and gave the Priest
money and food for the chil1ran
Mr.. Stanley and his wife have sailed for
the United States.
1t is reported that a woman and her
. daughter have been murdered by Moon
lighters in County Glare.
GAdvices received in London state that
Vitu on the East Coast of Africa has been
captured and burned by the Britt h.
NJ. ROuStan, the French Minister at
Washington, who is on Leave of absence
and now returning to his post, has been
received by President OarnOt.
The King of Holland las been declared
incapable of governing. and a regency has
been estab lished under q Council of State.
London, Octbr. 30th.-Sugar in stock on
the 18th inst, was 8 5000 tons. Last year
1854, 900 tons.
Trinidad, 3otb.-Ths Contempt of Court
, 1890-11-01
FREDERIKSTED

The S. s. Bermuda" from New York ar
rived here on the 29th inst, unloaded 1855
pkgs. and proceeded to st. Kits.
Octbr. 29-Per s. S. "Bermuda" from New
York-Miss Abbott, Mr.. J. B. Miller.
Octbr. 29-Per schrs. "Mary & Atlantic
from St. Thomas-Miss Alice Abbott,
Johannes Cooper, Francis George.
aOctbr. 29-Per $. S. Bermuda" for St.
Ntts-Wm. Wilkinson.
, 1890-11-01
(From "St. Thomas Bulletin.')

. A Telegram received at the Agency here
and kindly placed at our disposal brings the
welcome intelligence that the overdue Ham
burg American Packet C~ompany's S., s. Al
bingia was spoken on the 18th inst, with
shaft broken returning under canvas to the
Channel.
, 1890-11-01

MAJOR Moore writes rs that the SIS
Bermuda may be expected here on her re-
turn Journey to New York about the 10Th
proximo. The $. s. Marlborough was to
leave New York on the 28th insi., for the
West Indies via Bermuda, and may call at
Frederiksted The $. s. Caribbee LETT GlaS-
Cow tor New York on the 17th inst, and
will leave New York on the lst Novem.
Der for Frederiksted.
The schooner "Vigilant" with European
and Colonial mails, arrived hers yesterday
morning. On another page will DO found
some Of the latest news from the Euro
pean Mail.
3 lines of rain were measured at the Fort
this morning.
, 1890-11-01
CHRIsTIANSTED.

Octbr. 3O-Per schr, "vigilant' for st.
Thomas-Esther Wilson, Ellen WATERPROOF &
child, Mrs. Jane A. Leon, Ernest Reinhard,
j. Stewart Esqr. wife, child & servant Mary
Daniel.
Octbr. 31st.-Per schr, "vigiIant' from st,
Thomas-Abraham Andrew.
, 1890-11-01

We much regret to learn by the mail
yesterday from Hayti of the death of Mr.
James Stevenson at the Cape. He died ola
the goth, and was buried next day. The
sad event is much regretted by his many
friends here and in St. Croix.
, 1890-11-01
From "Lightbourne's Mail Notes. }

TIE Copenhagen papers mention chat the
sentence of death passed on the murderer
Varlack has been committed to life inprl~
sOnmemt.
, 1890-11-01

Since this important fall there have been
several light showers in different parts of
the island, and the outlook is altogether
brighter. Below we give the rainfall OF the
past fortnight at ChristianSted. and Frederk-
sted.
, 1890-11-01

RAINFALL
measured in the mornings of the under
mentioned days
In lines e to the inch.)
The morning call., 1890-04-06
LABOR AND LABORERS.
The Situation Unchanged Regarding n
StriIIa of the MnIdars

The Situation Unchanged Regarding the
Strike of the MOlders.
Everything around aud about the Headquarters
OF the Molders' Union was quiet last night, and
President Valentine said there was absolutely
nothing new. A large number of the members
were present quietly discussing affairs but there
was no excitement OF any kind.
During the afternoon Secretary Collins stated
that there were fewer men out OF employment
than during the first week OF the strike, owing
TO the TACT that number had lett the city ana
gone 10 Wolk elsewhere. The union has thus
far had no difficulty with regard to financial mat
tiers.
The local union at Puget Sound has sent 5000,
The Los Angeles Union $500, the Stockton
Union 500, the Tanners, Curriers' and Finish
efs Union 500, The LongshoTe Lumbermens
Protective Association 5000 besides $50 to the
core-makers, the jOurneymen bakers 500 and
sou TO the core-makerS, and other societies have
sWelled the amount TO nearly $1,000. Besides
THIS Dement'S will be given at the Wigwam aud
Ofpheum theaterS and at the Benicia Theater,
aud the Mechanics Pavilion has been secured
Tor the Striking core-makers' ball on the 18th
inst.
drymen's Association are jubilant. They say
that not only are they obtaining all the men they
want bat they have offers from The East to fur
nlsh them all the non-unon men they desire. On
friday night hall dozen arrived from Peunsyl-
yaDia, and yesterday morning another lot ali of
whom were set TO work.
a firm in Leighton, Penn, has written to the
association o1ierlEg 10 furnish 100 non-uuton
says That Its capital is Unlimited and that IL Will
continue The fight 10 the bitter end. More East
ern m0lders were expected last night.
Last night closed the fifth Week since the
struggle began, and The end appears TO be as far
of as ever. Both sides have nerve and back
bone, and the only question Is whose sack Is The
largest: 1t is Claimed that already the direct
losses to woikmen and fOundries since the strike
was inaugurated will aggregate Sl75.OOO
The morning call., 1890-04-06
THE SPRIN IERS.

Entries and Handicaps for This After
moons Race.
The sprinters who have entered for the
associations handicap foot-race, which will
take place at o'clock this afternoon at
Central Park, have been exercising daily
for the past two.weeks. The following is
the order in which the heats will be run,
viz:
First heath. NJ. Johnslone, 2 yards; c. F.
Phipott,, yards; I. j. Reilly. IA yards; I.
Kendall, l yards
Second heat-W. Morgan, IA yards: F. Har.
ris, 10 yards; w. Ross, s yards; Ii. +. Winters,
18 yards.
Third heath. Bethune, 2 yards; f. Munday,
Is yards; w. Kendrick, 10 yards; F. Leighton,
IA yards.
Fourth heat-L. Clinton. IA yards; W. B. Ger.
sehel, IL yards; George Bartels, 10 yards; b. b.
Thomas, IA yards.
FlfIh heat-E I. DobbIns, yards; E. SIers,
yards; j. W. Geogan, Is yards: A. lie Grande,
IL yards.
Sixth heat-T. Sullivan, Ii yards; f. McGov-
ern, p yards; ID. L. Fletcher, IL yards; IL.
Johnston. 10 yards.
Seventh beat. p. Haughn, s yards; C. LINK,
16 yards; G. l.. Morrow, II YARDS q. W. GLIB
son, 4 yards
Eighth heat. L. Heenan, 10 yards; C. DON
nelly, IA yards; j. Delaney, % yards.
The morning call., 1890-04-06

In the months OF May ana June the anglers
who are eXrert hy-casters Will have an Oppor.
tunity OF enjoying themselves at their fayOrte
paStime on the rivers which are not sheltered by
OVerhanging limbs. etc.
The flies most extensively used here, OF which
the following cuts are excellent fac-simes. are:
The black gnat, the wings and body of which
are black; the backle, when the ostrich body Is
not used. Is ulucked from the poll OF the black
cock. The Abbey one OF the most popular flies
used. Is made as follows: Wings gray and body
OF red SILK ribbed with gold tnSel. The tail Is
composed of golden backle and the legs of brown
hackle. Every angler who has whipped a stream
knows the cnachman, with wings white, body
peacock, head and legs of brown hackle. The
cowdung is known by Its lead colored wings,
orange mohair body and ginger hacke for the
legs. The Professor has gray wings, yellow
body and gold tinselt brown hackle legs and red
tail. The Queen OF the Water has gray wings
orange body and brown hackle aud legs wound
the entire length of the body.
The morning call., 1890-04-06
FIRE MATTERS.
More Hydrants Needed In the City-A
Promised Exhibition,

More Hydrants Needed In the City-A
Promised Exhibition.
At the meeting Of the Board of Fire
Commissioners yesterday, Tecretary Max
well read a communication from the Board Of
Education, calling attention to the lack of
hydrants near the school-houses in the city.
A list of the school-houses where the n.y.
drants are more than 500 feet from the
building was inclosed, and also a map
showing the size of the mains. The Com
missioDers were asked to take steps to
render the schOol-houses more safe.
Commissioner Schmitt spoke at length
upon the matter, contending that for years
the Commissioners had been trying to OBJ
tain more hydrants. There are other build
ingS besides sehoOl-houses which are in
danger. Among them are several large
lodging and boarding houses.
Chief Scanneil represented that there is
no money i'll the treasury to purchase new
hYdrants He thought the department
should be allowed $4,000 year as a n.y.
drant fund and in every block there should
be two or three fire plugs. He was directed
to confer with the Supervisors about the
matter and also to arrange for an exhibition
to show how much power is wasted in fore
ing the water through long lines of hose.
The exhibition will take place some day
this week and the Mayor, Supervisors and
Grand Jury will be invited as spectators.
1t was reported by Architect Shay that
the house of Truck l on O'Farrell street is
in a bad condition, the walls having settled
1t would require about $500 to make re-
pairs. The Chief was instructed to confer
with the Supervisors and have immediate
steps taken to make the building safe.
z. Mcnamara, stoker OF Engine /, was
discharged for neglect of duty, and Benja-
min Whitehead was appointed to succeed
him. NJ. Gray was elected driver of Engine
Company g.
1t was decided to recommend the pay
ment by the Supervisors of 500 to A.
Flemming, who was injured in the discharge
of his duty.
Assistant Chief Engineer Dennis Sullivan
and District Engineers Shaughnessy and
Wills were reelected, as they had neglected
to file the oath of Office within the time
allowed by law
The morning call., 1890-04-06

which contains the game little fishes. Fly fish,
ing is out of the question now and will re-
main SO until the glens become settled and
the fish accustomed TO their summer residences.
AT this season of the year the baits generally
used are salmon roe, shrimp and worms. The
latter should be gathered three or four days be-
fore used, and TO insure good sport the wrig-
Glers must be secured by placing them in small
bag filed with moss which is moistened with
little milk. II salmon roe is used two or three
beads are quite sufficient 10 place on the hook,
unless very large trout is sought when piece
about the size OF walnut is necessary.
The morning call., 1890-04-06
JEWELS AND LACEs.

What are your jewels and what are your
faces worth to you If, from undergoing the
trying ordeals which fashionable society i'm
poses on its devotees, enough to test the phys
ical strength and endurance of the most ro-
pust, you break down, lose your health and
pecome g. physical wreck, as thousands do
from such causes?
Under such circumstances you would WILL
lngly give all your Jewels and all your laces to
regain lost health, This you can do if YOU will
but resort to the use of that great restorative
known as DIR. Pierce's Favorfte Prescription.
Thousands OF grateful women bless the dav
1t was made known to them.
For all arrangements irregularities and
weaknesses peculiar to women, it is the onlu
remedy, sold by druggists, under positive
guarantee from the manufacturers, that it
VIII give satisfaction in every case, or money
Will be refunded. This guarantee has been
printed on the bottle-wrapper, and faithfully
carried out for many years.
4, An inyigorating tonic, it imparts strength to
me whole system. For feeble women gener-
ally, DIR. Pierce's Favorite Prescription Is the
greatest earthly boon.
The morning call., 1890-04-06

the churches with appropriate services. At the
FIRST NJ. L. Church Rev. John z. Kirby will de-
liver the sermon and the choir will render sew
eral sacred hymns. AT the Presbyterian Church
tile pastor. Rev. e. Y Garrette, will preach the
Easter sermon at IL o'clock, aud the Sunday
school VIII hold praise service at Z O'Clock. At
O'Clock the Christian Endeavor Socl-
ely Will hold an Easter conservation
service. Rev. Father Doran viii preach
the sermon at the 1890 O'clock mass at st.
Joseph's Church, ana an augmented choir will
render MoZart's twelfth mass. AT the Congrega-
tional Church Rev. w. w. Scudder Will deliver a
sermon In the morning on the subject Proof OF
be praise service. An elaborate musical pro-
gramme has been arranged for the Christ Epi-
scopal church.. The choir will be composed OF
Mrs. Walter Has ell, soprano; Mrs 81, e.
Osborn, contralt0; William Rank. basso.
The morning call., 1890-04-06
Formally Turned Over.

Though the transfer Of the United States
Surveyor-GeneraPs office was actually made
on Thursday last, and the new appointee
took charge Of affairs. the formal turning
over of the documents and property did not
take place until yesterday afternoon. The
delay was caused by the length of time
consumed III taking an inventory. and not
because Mr.. Pratt's commission had not
arrived, as has been stated. The Surveyor
General says he will, for the present, make
no changes other than in the chief clerk
ship.
The morning call., 1890-04-06
Alameda.

The Public Library received ninety five vol.
umes during March, OF which seventy nine were
by uIchase and sixteen by gift.
Mr. l.. F. Griffith has been appointed telegraph
operator OF the Western Union Telegraph Com
pany for the new Office located in Tenney's store
on Park street.
Alameda was enllvened yesterday by parade
OF The Boys Brigade Of the HOward-streei Pres
byteran church, San Francisco, Joined by the
Boys Brigade of this city.
The appropriation for the Board OF Health has
been nearly all used, and the City Trustees will
be requested TO make an additional appropria-
ton to- morrow evening.
The ACCESSIBILITY OF new passenger depot at
Park street, on the narrow gauge road, is again
being agita ed, and the gore lot at the junction
OF Railroad and Lincoln avenues, on The east
side OF Park street, is suggested as suitable To-
cation.
The marriage OF Alfred A. Baroteau and Mrs
Annie Sotaro, which when first announced Gre
ated considerable surprise among tie friends of
both parties, VIII take place next Tuesday in
San Francisco. The couple will then leave for
the southern part OF the State, and upon their
return to Alameda Will occupy dwelling on
Grant street, near Pacific avenue.
Bids for the purchase of the new municipal
bonds VIII be opened at he meeting of the City
Trustees Tomorrow evening. The City Clerk
has answered several Inquiries concerning them,
and no difficulty In finding purchasers is antici-
pated.
Easter Sunday will be observed to-day In all
The morning call., 1890-04-06

The shrimp Is sometimes very killing lure,
and is generally best OF all when the sky Is
clouded and breeze is on the water The spoon
bait when used nroperly. gives very good re-
suits In deep-water fishing. especially where the
current runs pretty strong Down the coast, in
streams sucn as the PescaderO and San GregOrio,
the sand-hy Is a very Killing bait, and at this
season OF the year ii Is especially good.
In last Mondays CALL The LIST of rivers and
small streams which flow through The adjoining
counties was published, many of which have
not been t1shed by city people, as they are COM
paratively unknown, although containing a
plentiful supply Of mountain and native trout.
The waters Of the creeks are now too heavy for
successful fishing, but If the weather remains
fine for few weeks more the pastime will be
much enjoyed.
The Paper Mil and Lagunitas creeks, and
ThrOckmoTtOns Lagoon. in Marin County, viii
be fshed ana hshed to-day, the number OF
anglers that took passage for these glens last
evening have been provided with bait sufficient
to feed every fish in the streams. OF course, the
anglers who will exercise the most caution In
fishing Will be rewarded by having the greater
number OF fish.
The morning call., 1890-04-06
A Decree for the LihaIant.

Judge Hoffman of tho United States Dis
trict Court rendered yesterday decree for
the libelant in the case of the sIoop Sol
ferino VS.. the steamer j. d. Peters. These
November IT, 1889, and the sloop was in
1ured to considerable extent. Her owner.
Mezales, llDeled the j. ID. Peters and showed
conclusively that the steamer was at fault,
The damages due the sloop Will be assessed
by referee, who will be appointed by the
Court.
The morning call., 1890-04-06

II Lessee COtfey makes correct estimate there
were fully 1000 men and women present at the
meeting of Colonel Willeys army of unem-
ployed at Irsh-American Hall last night. The
object was to protest against the importation OF
three Carloads OF Italians who, 1t Is said, are
being Imported from tue East, and Will be given
work at SIC month aud fiud themselves; aud
also TO express their indignation at the recent
evlctluns IN New Jersey. The meeting was ad-
dressed by Messrs. StetsOn, johnson, Nc
Laughlin, Gillespie, Steinhauer. Mckinley, VIII
ley aud his son Ed, and also Mrs. Howard. A
telegram was read from the contractor at the
Leland STAFFORD Jr. University, at Falo Alto,
STA lug that he mad plenty OF men for the work
Thai WAS hrinp dome
The morning call., 1890-04-06
La RalIe,s DenIaI.

In regard to the statement Of j. B. st.
Dennis, published in yesterdays CALL to
the effect that his former friend, Oscar La
Belle, had secured $40 from him on one &C.
casion and $500 upon another on orders,
La Belle yesterday denied that he got any
order for money from ST. Dennis on the
latter's employer. He says that he told ST.
Dennis that he would go to S. NJ. Hill, a
carpenter for whom st. Dennis worked,
and asked him to advance the $500. He re.
fused to do so, and st. Dennis was sent to
the House of Correction.
The morning call., 1890-04-06

A member OF the Town Council Of Berkeley
said yesterday referring to the rumor that an
ordinance would be passed limiting the speed Of
the local trains 10 eight miles an hour, that it
would not be necessary to pass any such ordI-
nance, as an order to that effect al
ready existed ."The order. was passed over
year ago. he said. "and the reason why
1t has not been put In force is that at eight
miles an hour the Southern Pacific could not
run half hour trains. This order Is a dead letter.
ana we nave no Idea OF enforcing 1t, reports to
the contrary notwithstanding. The Southern
PACING Company are furnishing us with an ex-
cellent train service, aud we are satisfied with
the way they run their trains'
A mass meeting of West Berkeley citizens was
held this evening TO hear the report OF the com
mittee which interviewed the officers of the rail-
road company with reference to danger signals
aud the arrangement OF objectionable sMitches
The morning call., 1890-04-06

The Wharf-buiders' Association paid TO the
widow of Chris Olsen, who was buried last Sun
day, the 500 benefit due her on account OF his
DEATH Resolutions were passed indOrsing the
molders' aud core -nIakers, strike.