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, 1890-07-19

Previously, the experimental cane work at
the Gardens had been confined to collect
ing the known varieties from different
parts OF the world, growing them side by
side to determine their cultural charac-
ter and qualities, and subsequently cheml-
cally analysing them to ascertain Etheir
qualities tor manufacturing purposes. This
was sufficient to enable planters to Judge
which varieties were worth cultivation
and which were not. Now, however, the
discovery OF the sugar.cane'S seminal fer
tilliN, and OF the prospect of obtaining
thereby numberleSS new Varieties, gives u
new aspect and Importance to experiment
tai cane cultivation. Hitherto, the cost
has been betrayed from the annual votes
Tor The Flower Garden and Nursery at the
Botanic Gardens, but the time has assured
" now arrived when u special vote has
become necessary to carry on the work
with the completeness of detail, and on
the enlarged scale required. 1t has be
come necessary to have mill power to
grind a sufficient bulk OF canes to ensure
certainty III the results of analyses. Mr.,
Harrison thinks a small horSemill, such MS
the peasant farmers of the West India
Islands use, will suffice for the purpose.
This eau easily be obtained, and will re-
move the objection to increasing the area
Of the experimental plots, extension of
which would enable experiments with diff
ferent manttres to be carried out. There
is sufficient un%occupied land at the Oack
for tile purpose, but 1t is poor and INSULT
GENTLY drained and Mr.. Jeuman says that
he sees no way Of removing the latter
obstacle. But, we are quite sure that if
the Government will consent to ask the
Combined Court mt it's npXt session to pro.
vide funds, not merely for lhe carrying
ont OF experiments in Seeding cane cul.
t!re, Nut also for the cleaning and cnclo-
sire of an adequate area of land, treally
suitable tOl cane cuituIe-which That thaCl
OF the Botanic Gardens most certainly is
nrt-ahd OF which there :itrN millions 1t
acres readily accessible On the banks Of
our %rirels, the Court will respond III no
niggaldjy spirit, The opportunity Of i'm
proving illimitably the cll.rf factor in our
principal industry is at this moment ours
If we let II pass other aue .growing conn-
tries will not, and British Guiana, which
now holds almost the foremost place, will
be left in lhe rear.
, 1890-07-19
The Fibre Industry:

Tile Nassau Guardian, of the 14th May,
referring to the above subject says =
eve understand that his Excelleucy the
Governor has recently received a letter
from Mr.. Edison, OF Scientific fame in
which he speaks of the successful treat
ment Of fibre leaves by soaking in a SOlu-
ton of crude petroleum, which completely
separates the pulp from the 6bre, and
extracts the latter without the loss Which
the friction of Deaths machine causes.
This is a most important matter, and His
Excellency being of opinion that the pro-
cess may be applicable to the extraction
of pineapple fibre as we'll, has despatch
ed Mr.. Preston to New York to confAr
with Mr.. Edison on the whole subject. If
the enquiry result in showing how the work
of extracting the fibre may be most effec.
lively carried on, a great boom will have
been bestowed on the Colony. The great
difficulty in the treatment Of pine apple
fibre in other countries has arisen from its
d~ecliate nature, and the Injurious stain
from the machines hitherto tried. This
would be got over by the soaking plan, if
the solution effects the object, and we can
not be without hope that as Professor Edi-
son has found the way so far, he will be
equal to the discovery of all that we re-
quire for utilizing the pineapple leaves.
which are n w a waste. Mr.. Preston
takes samples of all our fibre leaves for
Mr.. EdisOn's inspection, and we look for
, 1890-07-19
SISAL HEMP!

Sisal Hemp is extracted in Yucatan from
several plants, but the true plant (Aqove
rigidG) is one nearly allied to the Karatoe
(AgaUe Morrisit), a native of Jamaica.
The tru Sisal Hemp plant exists under
several varieties, .,but the one which is most
largely cultivated is of q gfeyish green CO.
lour with thorny spines on the edges of tue
leaves (1g0Ua rigida var. eloagatG.) The
Department. with the aid of the. Govern
ment and the British Consul at Progresso.
was able to secure one dozen plants OF this
variety from YUcatan, bu: it has proved
quite impossible to obtain any more, as the
planters there wish to preserve the mono.
poly. There are now about 100 plants at
Hope Gardens, and they are being propa-
gated as fast possible.
Another variety (AgGve rigida var. Sisalanap
, 1890-07-19

Those interested in The present and
future prosperity of these islands, must
have been gratlhed b. u0tice tAe shipmcnt.
to New York, by the 8. s, Geo. w. GJYde,
last week, of three bales OF fibre extracted
from the "Pita'" plant; grown OH the pro-
perty of Mr.. Alfred StubOS at the "Haui.
Over,r CaicOS, which property is now under
lease, for p number of years, to Joseph l..
Hance, Esquire, the United States Consul
for this Settlement. 1t is only some few
months since Mr.IHance commenced opera
tons, during which time he has labOured
under many disadvantages TOR want of
skilled laOOur and the best machinery
necessary for extracting the fibre with
these at hand, ready for use, % large D0r-
tion OF the leaves, fit for the machine at
The time the property was leased, would
have been shipped u month or more ago,
instead of the three ami pie bales, aggre-
eating about 500 lbs, above alluded to.
This il a ~ utter for congratulation all
ROUND. one Than will leave an indelible
mark ON our present Administration, and
for which we cannot he too thankful TO the
foresight, We may say patriotism, of one
how passed away, who, more than thirty
years ago, commenced an agitation Of the
ques ion, which lie never abandoned while
lite lasted. The outcome of this agitation
is tho shipment, last week., of three bales
Of excellent fibre we venture to say
or tlIt first quality-Which must strengthen
the hands OF our Commissioned Ill answer
ing all enquiries as TO what can be done, in
this quarter, III the matter of Plta cultiva-
ton and the quality of tho fibre therefrom.
But for the perSiStency displayed in OBJ
tanning plants from abroad and setting
them out on the "Haul-0yer' estate, We
should lave had to wait four years, at
least, before tic first fibre sample, from
these islands, could have been tried in the
New York market, Or a sufficient quantity
of seedlings and suckers obtained to set
out a thousand acres of land. Not wishing
to be too sanguino, WI cannot help adding
that This Law venture looks like the dawn,
OF prosperity for these Islands,
, 1890-07-19

ward with great interest to the result Of
this most important process. Pineapple
fibre has - very high value, and an
elfctual method of extracting it would
result in an immediate addition to our
available resources, as the new material is
ready aud only awaits the application OF
practical ~science to convert ii into a com
mercial product of great and lasting value
to the Colony"
The benefits that are likely to accrue to
Nassau by reason Of this very important
discovery, are equally applicable to Jama'-
ca, SO that the r~esalts will b, very ahXIouS-
~ watched.-Jam0icu Piper.
, 1890-07-19
The Fire I'm Martinique.

We learn by PubHc Opinion - copy of
which came to hand 10y the s. S. 1rinj-
dad, ON Saturday, that on the receipt Of
triegraphic information with reference to
The fire in Martinique, Governor Robin
sol, convened a special meeting Of the
Legislative Council Of Trinidad, and 9400
was granted in aid Of the sufferers. His
ExceIlrnty fGteired the telegram after
dinner on Tire 23rd, and called together the
Council early ncXt day:-AgricuItnrGl Re
porter.
, 1890-07-19
(Royql Standard, from the Tarks Islando.)

IhOyqE ~StHnd0Fd, rom ne IWFk8 ISlGN0o.l
The following article on ,'Sisal Hemp as
grown in Yucatan, is taken from the BuL.
letin Of the Botanical Department, Jamai-
ca: The particulars which it gives as to soil
planting, cultivation, harvesting, machine.
ry &c, are no doubt from The most anthem
tic sources, and deserve every attention from
those who are about TO embark in the Guilt
walton of this valuable fibre:-
, 1890-07-19
FIBRE CULTIVATION IN
+ ISLANDS.

From the Royal Standard.
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1890-09-21
A POINT on KxgRABIlIoS.
A Newark Enabezzler Amer Serving SIX
Years says no Was Illegally Convicted

A Newark EElbezzler After Serving SIX
Years says no Was Illegally Convicted
Special to the Sunday Morning Nssrs.
TRENTON. Sept. 20. 1880 The United
States Court next Tuesday viii listen 10
arguments in the case Of William A.
Hall, now in State Prison, and formerly
CLERK in the ComptroIler's ONCE at New
ark. who asks TO be discharged from the
prison on the ground that be was illegally
convicted. He alleges that he was con-
victed Of crime osher than that men-
toned in the extradition papers under
which ne was bronghE froFa Canada
Tho court has assigned as counsel
William Y. Johnston. Assistant Attorney
General, and II. n Barton, OF this city.
Prosecutor Crane and Attorney General
Stockton viii resist the motion for dis
charge.
The case has dragged along for years
back, Hall being without friends to push
it, He has served six years Of his teu-
year sentence and has one year to stay In
prison unless the court releases him.
A very nice point of law is involved and
Justices Bradley. McKennan ana Green
will sit on the case. The point : that
Hall was not convicted on the specific
charge mentioned In the extFauItlou
papers, hence conviction Was Illegal.
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1890-09-21
ANGRY WRESTLERS.
One Throws His Opponent 10 the
Floor and Dislocates His Leg.

During last week a wrestler named
August Miller, but billed as Schmidt.
VINO claims to have stood up be-
fore MuIdoon, gave exhibitions OF
wrestling with any one who would stand
up before him, at Newman's Concert
Hall on Newark avenue The pro-
prietor of the hall announced that
he would give SIS to anyone who could
wrestle with Miller without being
thrown for fifteen minutes On last
Monday night William Henry, Of
New York. who was announced from
the stage as Morgan. challenged Miller 70
match The challenge WAS accepted,
and last night was named for the trial Of
strength.
A large crowd Of men and boys gath
cred TO wituess the match aud both Of the
contestants had strong lunged followers
in the throng.
DISPUTED FALL
Sam Mccarthy WIS the referee. The
match commenced at half past eleven
p. n- For Il long time both men strug-
giea, fugged and pulled without either
gaining any advantage.
At last Miller threw Henry to the floor.
but was unable to press both shoulders to
the stage.
Mccarthy, however, declared this to
be fall, and when Henry arose there
was vicious look ID his eye. The wrest-
lers again locked arms amid the cries
Of the excited thr0ng. Suddenly Henry
seized Miller around the hips, and, lifting
him as high as his head, dashed him on
the ground, where he lay motionless
Was that falIs' asked Henry,
grimly.
Yes, answered Mccarthy.
THE REFEREE ASSAULTED.
Henry then rushed at Mccarthy and
struck him in the mouth. Then he knocked
him violently against the scenery and
seiZlHg him threw him forcibly to the
ground, disIocating his leg
A pandemoniume nsued- Men stood on
chairs and yelled and hisseu. while
Others made threats against the excited
wrestler from New York. Proprietor
Newman, however, cleared out the audi
ence and locked his doors
After the excitement was quoted down
Mccarthy, Morgan, Miller and Proprietor
Newman held . small love feast over sew
eral glasses of beer.
MeCarthyss injured limb was bathed IN
alcohol and he was taken home He is 8
pugilist Of some local renown- No
arrests were made.
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1890-09-21
THE COUNTY MACHINE.
Full List of the Democratic General Committee An
Astounding Array Gin Mill Keepers and office
Holders Make Up Nine-Tenths of the
Roll---Just Few Good Men---Where
Are the Real Leaders?

Down 70 present time the Democrats Hudson county had
OF
the County Of
o
OF
Winfield
stof
Democratic ~ - ~ =
- - - -
FIRST DISTRICT
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1890-09-21
me GOVERNORS BADGE
Engrasers Are Preparing 1t for the Sue
cezsfuI Competitor
Special to ne sundas 4fornfuo Nesos.

Special to ne SUNDAY Morning Nesos.
TRENTON, Sept. 20. 1s90-Daniel ].
Bechtei has received an order from Gen
eraI Bird W. Spencer to furnish The
Governors championship marksmanss
badge. and his engravers are now at
work on it. The design selected is one
drawn by Mr.. Bechtel, and the badge,
which will he Of solid gold. will be one
of the handsoinest ever presented to q
New Jersey marksman.
This badge will cost nearly hundred
dollars. The pin will be attached TO an
oval bar, upon which VIII be engraved,
Hon. Leon Albeit. Governor Below
the bar are two crossed rifles IN bold re-
lief, and from these, light blue ribbons
viii hold the body Of the badge, which Is
circular, with a wreath OF green laureis
in the centre. aid below this will be the
state coat of arms and the figures 1880 2
On the reverse side viii be inscribed
won by First Lieutenant Bernard
Rollers, Company d, Seventh Regiment
Score; = 209 yards, IL; 500 yards, "a
Total 4S y
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1890-09-21
EEWARK's CHARTER ELECTION.
A Commissioners Who Hid Defalcat ion
Defeated in Convention.
special q tl.e saadau lforniaq Ns.es.

Special to the Snndau Mogniaa Meas.
NEWARK, Sept. 20. 1890. The City Con-
vention of the Democrats at Sanger Hall
this afternoon was ushered in by enthu-
siasm from Nicors band of fifteen pieces.
at fifteen minutes to two o'clock b. j.
Ford, Tax Commissioner Lowy. Alderman
dempsey and Ex-Commissionex Wismer
were the first lieutenanfs to get in their
work, ana the buttonhohng of delegates
was in lively progress about half an hour
before the time appointed. The workers
were soon augmented, however, by
Others, the influence being centered ON
the nomination OF Water Commissioner.
Il seemed quite evident that Mr.. Sey-
lnour. who has been in the Board for
eight years, was doomed to defeat
DIR. Hendry was nominated for Water
Commissioner, and DIR. Richmond for
City Home Trustee, By reclamation
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1890-09-21
AGAINST M'PHILLIPS.
Nobody but Davis Wants a
Dummy Shrieyalty Cam
Combinations
to Down Him.

A pretty general notion prevails in the
community that the Democratic nominal
ton will not go to John McPhillips after
ALI
It would not do TO predict that his de-
feat in convention is likely; but it is safe
to say that it is not by any means I'm
lkielyl
Even some of Bob Davis own friends
are not pleased with the present out
look.
Many of Denny McLaughlin's own
friends do not like it a bit better.
And they are not disposed to accept the
ultimatum of the Joker Boss as final.
They are backed up by a healthy public
sentiment, too! That Boss Davis has ar
rogated to himself the power to name his
successor in the Sheriff's Office pleases no
one except Bob Davis. Denny Nc
Laughlin's friends are finding fault be-
cause he apparently yielded the point to
his eS-rival, and rumor has it that Denny
has almost been prodded into reopening
the issue. When he goes out among the
people he finds the sentiment SO strongly
set against Davis &oss-ship that he can
not but be convinced that If he chooses to
reopen hostilities he will have plenty of
recruits to aid him in carrying on the
battle.
Evidences multiply that McPhlllips
cannot be elected, and he may vet insist
upon Davis withdrawing his name.
s'In that event. a conspicuous Demo-
crat. who is on friendly terms with all
the powers, was asked yesterday. will
Davis he permitted to name another can
didategp
Nor was the reply. 1.-THE objection is
not to McPhillips. 1t is to Davis himself.
chiefly, and his assumed dictatorship"
WILL DENNY FIGHT
The story that Denny Mclaughlin is
not satisfied to stand where the confer
ence of few days ago is said to have
placed him, was in everybody's mouth
yesterday. Some say that he did not
specifically commit himself PROMINENT
Democrats who were talked with could
not bring themselves TO the belief that he
will yet make IN open rupture, aud yet
they had ali imbibed the notion that the
ticket announced last Thursday is not
the one that VIII be finally given TO the
public.
IL was in the air that McPhillips WAS in
dangerl
The shrewd fellows have not failed to
observe that the Congressional conven-
ton will be held next "Wednesday even
ing. 1t will be plain sailing for Edward
f. Mcdonald.
But the Shricvalty convention is to
come later. When No one knows.
win the break come after the Congress
man has been chosenf
WILL HE?
"Will Mclaughlin break away from
McPhillipsF' / asked very close and
warm political associate of tho County
Clerks last evening.
"He doesn't like the Davis part of the
programme ut ALL was the response,
s.but think he will probably stand by it.
IL was hard work to get Denny into the
con ference with Davis to begin with,
aud when they did meet Davis
gave him sneer, as though
he didn't amount to anything, and he
(Davis) had everything fixed for both his
nominees. Mclaughlin got mad and ex-
clnined Well, If that's the way you
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1890-09-21
CHASED THE cHII.D'S MOTHER
A Woman Leaves Her Infant at House
and Runs Away.

Special to the Sunday Mornfna Wears
NEWARK. Sept. 20, 1890. Shortly before
eleven O'Clock last night a wen dressed
young woman, heavily draped in mourn
ing and carrying an infant child in her
arms aroused Mr. aud Mrs. Henry
Schweer, of MontclaIr, and when they
went to the front door the woman asked
Mrs. Schweer if she would care for the
child for short time. Mrs. Schweer cou-
ssnted and the woman Immediately ran
away. followed by Mrs. Schweer, who
had the baby. After a short chase Mrs
Schweer ontran the mother and made her
take back the child She refused TO Go
SO, but Mrs. Schweer, at favorable ops
portanity, dropped the child in the
woman's arms. Nothing has been seen
or heard of the woman and child since.
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1890-09-21
BED BUGS no DEFENCE.
Mr.. Livingston Must Pay Rent Even If
the House Was Alive.

Special to the Sunday Mo57lia1 Eegos.
NEWARK. Sept. 90. 1s90.--The 'bedbug
case" which has occupied the attention
OF Judge Depue and jury in the Circuit
Court for several days this week came TO
an end today The evidence was nearly
all in by the time the court adjourned
Yesterday afternoon, and this morning
the Judge delivered brief charge to the
jury. simply dwelling upon the law points
of the case. The jury was out about an
hour, and returned with a verdict of
S367.30 for Josephine NJ. l. Finley, who
had sued Henry B. Livingston for the
rent Of the furnished Orange mansion
from which the iatter's family was COM
PEELED TO remove ca account OF the YER
min, instead of remaining for the sum
mer, for which the house had be0n hired
at rental OF l.S00.
The amount given in the verdict was
for nearly one months rent. Aaron G.
Jewell was forman OF the jury. and the
announcement of the verdict was awaited
with Interest by lawyers, as the case was
looked upon as q test one.
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1890-09-21
coNDlr WINS EASILY.
The Essex Republicans Nominate Him
for Congress on the Second Hallet.

The Essex Republicans Nominate Him
for Congress on the Second HaIlqt.
Special to The Sunday Morning Nsscs'
EAST ORANGE, Sept. ~, 1895. The Re-
publicans held their Congressional Con-
vention here today. 1t was understood
that they were TO nominate candidates
for State Senator and Sheriff as well. but
they stopped at Congressman.
The field was fun OF racers for that
goal The chief competitors. however,
were Elias NJ Condit, Henry A. Potter.
DR.. II. G. Herold, Captain Murphy and
Messrs. Johnson and Black On the IN
formal ballot Condet received l09 votes,
Potter. Il; Heroid, 4s; Murphy. 20; John
son, Z, and Black G.
The first ballot showed about the same
division, but before the secretary had
totaled results, a stampede TO COndit be-
gan. and he was made the nominee
unanimously.
Cendit il regarded as a strong man
among certain classes Of Republicans,
bat the better element does not like him
The Democrats talk OF George S. Duryea.
Dr. Thomas Damn English and Samuel
Klotx.
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1890-09-21
SECOND ASSEMBLY DISTRICT.
BUSINESS.

Stevedore.
Newspaper reporter; Clerk First Dis
trict Police Court; ex-Assem bly,
man; x-Freeholder.
Liquor dealer, Grove ST. & Newark
av.; Police Commiss.; politician.
ILaborer; foreman of street PAYERS in
employ of S. & w. Commiss.
Clerk; Politician; brother of Free
holder Michael Hennessey.
Liquor dealer. No. 222 Newark av. /:
brother-in-law of ex-Alderman NJ.
J. OiRourke.
Liquor dealer, corner Wayne & Col
gate; member of the Assembly; city
contractor to remove ashes and
garbage and sweep the streets; con-
tractor for Freeholders' supplies;
candidate for re-electlon to Ass'bly.
Driver; constable; brother a police
man.
Liquor dealer, No. s39 Johnston;
brother of Alderman Kaiser.
Painter, No. 1871 Pine.
Keeper at Snake Hill.
IPiumber
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1890-09-21
THIRD ASSEMBLY DISTRICT.
BUSINESS.


Flour aud feed store. Grove street; S.
q w. Commiss.; ex-member Board
OF Education; contractor for sup
plies to Board of Freeholders; poll
tician.
Printer; clerk in City Collectors
Office.
Fireman.
Justice of the Peace; ex- President of
Police Board; exPolice Justice;
politician.
Liquor dealer, No. All Henderson.
lEmploye OF S. & w. Commiss.
lEmploye S. & w. Commiss.
Carpenter and politician.
Justice of the Peace.
Jailer of County Jail; ex-detective !;
ex-Freeholder; ex-liquor dealer.
Mason; employe S. & w Commiss
Plumber; employe S. g. w. Commas.
Plumber; ex-Alderman; member
Board of Freeho1ders.
Clerk; map custodian in County Reg
ister's office; employe of Board of
Freeholders.
lEmploye of S. & w. Commiss.
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1890-09-21

Special to The Sunday Hor1lia1 Nssrs,
NEWARK. Sept. 20. 1880 a young man
named Sofus Olson, employed ut Wat
sons laundry machine nsannzactory nk
No GO Union street. met with serious
accident at half-past two p. n. today. liz
was about TO take = large piece OF ma
chinery on the elevator from the secend
TO the first door, and started the elevator
upwards. his attention was attracted
for moment and the elevator passed 1R
TO the third floor, and, coming ia contact
with 3 sliding door, the rope broke ai1d IS
began rapid dHsceut. He heard fae
noise caused by the collision betwee1s tht
elevator and the door and ran TO the shall
TO look up, and at that instant the e1e-
vatDr strack him on the back Of the head
and knocked him to the hoor below. - a
injuries were both external and Internal,
and he will probably die He was f2k3Q|
60 his home at No. zaS South Sixth s<xo4{
ia the police aulbz Lance.
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1890-09-21

the meeting of friends Of Ireland an.
uounced for this afternoon has been post
poned until further notice.
The Central Branch OF the Irish Ma
tional League will meet as usual at half
past three O'Clock this afternoon.
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1890-09-21

Police Charceman james Malone after he
had betrayed her excited the sympathy Of
a number of leading lawyers and others,
who appealed TO the Judges for clemency
in her case
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1890-09-21

Read Warren g. Nugents auctioneer advsr-
tisement OF the brick store property, No s84
Pavonsa avenue, to BE- sold TO the highest bidder
$50 other Important auction sales Of neal estate
to take place on the days named and ut two d
ii. on tho premises. -