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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-24


The following changes in the Monmouth programme
for tomorrow announced by Secretary Crickmore
The Fifth Race is withdrawn and the following race
substituted
Fifth race-Frec handicap, sweepstakes o. $40 each
not declared out with 900 added Of which 300 70 the
second and 500 10 the third. Threequarters Of mile
Extra race-seventh raceSvecpsakes for adens Of all
ages Of EACH with $3.50 added Of which 500 10 the
second and $50 the third. Weights 20 n above the
scale and 10 above the scale for three
yearolds and upward The winner be sold at auction
for 600 II entered be sold for less allowed for
each 800 down $780, then y for each 300 down 70
81 oOO Il for each 800 down TO $500. Five fur
longs.
Mr.. Crickmo7e was exceedingly Ill yesterday and
should have been bed but he stuck his post under
the judges stand weighed every jockey twice and did
enough work besides 10 kill an ordinary man.
Bergen rode yesterday at Saratoga. The Saratoga
Association Is not represented in the Board Of Control
but Bergen would not have taken the chances Of preu
dcing his case by riding there he had not been in
formed that the executive committee of the Monmouth
Association had decided put him back in the saddle
at early day.
James McLaughlin's suit against F. c. McLewee for
breach of contract has been compromised the Jockey
agreeing TO withdraw payment of $500.
The Morris Park Association, composed Of stablemcn
and employees of the track all Of them good fellows are
going u have lively time at a mdsummer-nights fes
tval IN August. -
Media, after the noted singer who is soon 10 appear
IN this country.
W. Lakeland has sold Her Highness TO Charles Reed
Tor $4,000. she goes TO the Fairview sind. - 80
Mr.. Galway gave orders yesterday that FlavllIa
should not be saddled again for six weeks. He says
That all his horses are too light In flesh 10 race
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-24
THE POLICE CAV ONLY rHEoRrzE.

Boston. July % (speciaD-NO satisfactory clew has
been received today TO the movements Of the
derer OF Christie Warden of Hanover y. H. The
suspected man who followed 20 Montreal and who
sailed on the Allan Line Monaghan, is on the
ocean az the steamer overhauled by detectives
at Quebec Belief in his guilt has. however been
practically abandoned. Although sheriff brigham does
not believe that the Canadian Is Amy, yet he viii
have a cable message sent asking that officers shall
thoroughly examine the Mongolans passengers on her
arrival in port.
man who lives Richmond has been IN Han
over today. He said that he did not the who
pawned his watch at Richmond Junction for ticket
10 Montreal but through another person he learned
about the suspected man. He said that the person
whose trail Colonel Corning has been following
Frenchnan and talked only broken English
Deputy sheriff Foster, OF Hanover, said today awe
have not a particle of positive evidence that Amy
has been seen or traced for rod from the time
Fannie Warden him drag Christie into the ravine'
Mrs. Addsc TTeom, Of Sunsbury, Conn.,. has written
10 the postmaster Of Hanover saving that after read
ing the description Of Amy. she has reason % believe
that he il her husband who left her long time ago.
She asks that full particulars OF lmys personal APP
pearance be sent 10 her.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-24
GAMES IN OTHER CI1IES.

Chicago, July % 1t looked much a. II the visitors
were going 70 be to-day. but IN tho elehth an
unfortunate throw by Cooncy TUNED the tables ana AL
lowed them to win the game Ihers TS, no o, Ds's
tremely effective. The score:
G GI1ciT1aa On. L.l.. Q . 9 Q Q @
Baselhts-Cincinnau 5. Chicago T. Errors-OiI i
Hurst .'''7'
Cleveland, July 23-It ralned before the game and
rared IN the course Of game but the two CLUBS man.
aged squeeze eight innings before they were com
PEELED stop for good In spite OF the wet grounds inc
Of Us by hard batting stops " Aelly anu iouhs
were remarkably good. The score.
fIsgsIaqs ..... ..... IS 3 : 8 Il
Basehs-Cleveland ptt'bgrg g. Ear 6s Sr.
pre--Mcouad.
philadelphia July o3-The Athletics hit McMahon hard
at o9portune times to-day and defeated baltimore f'he
easily weighing was effective tight places and kept
the seven hits well scattered WEIGH was declared OUT
twice for tcSorv-o1cc of cGng third base ana again
leaving second before fly bali had been caught 4he
R R9iES5' ....: 2 2 J 9 9 9 9 SIS
Observation-Disclosures :. Athletics 8. ErrorsIBatmTore
s. Athletes .. Pchers-Weyhlng anu "0'1'HO"
washinGton Juy 23-Boston pus Duninton in again To-
dHy and he repeated MS hne performance o. YESTERDAY Ou
ne the Senator's down hits. HIS support was
superb. 50 Boston easy winner Duny mau' '~o
home runs and single out Of three ZINES a. pa. any wb
ford cot IN two sulges. Kahn prevented play after son
nston had scored in he sixth inning Attendance l'oo'
The score
Do Boston S,nS - ~
washington .----.-. " V
Basehts-BostGn = Washington 2, Errors Boston i
Davis
Cape May. July % SspeeiaI The Cape Mays defeated
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HARNESS RACES STOPPED BY RAIN.

Detroit, July % Special This q day Of dis
appointment the Driving Park. for the weather put
veto promised be another afternoon OF good
racing. The showers began last evening but {: was
clear enough 70 induce over 5000 people 70 visit the
grounds About O'Clock the drops began 10 fall and
after one heat Of the 30 class the so dan
drivers protested ega!nst going Lord
Clinton scld top price IN the slow class but Prince
HOgarh was the best In mud. winning the heat
in .3cl2, with Pilot Il. second in field Of twelve
After waiting nearly hour Starting Judge Campau
announced postponement and everybody rair.
check tomorrow, when the three intended
for Thursday will be up Yolo Maid sold favorte
In the freefor-au pace, and IL $50 20 $50 on,
McDoel for the same class rotting. Saturday viii be
used 10 clear up the delayed contests.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-24

the Mercse Club Philadelphia to-day by score Of 10 10
T. There much bad playing. The score
SSPs May J : 81 ! ! 9 ! S'ss
Earned runs-Cape May .. Bssehits-Cape May IA.
Melrose T. Errors-Cape May g. Merose 4.
Columbus, July 23-Both pitchers batted freely
to-day especially In the early part the game. Colum-
bus won by this score:
Columbus pH1,gIs .-S ! ! g g %
Observation-Disclosures 13 Louisville IL Errors-Colunn
bus 2, Louisville 8. Ptchers-Clark and Meakim Um-
pire-Kerns.
Cincinnati July 23.-Comskeys men were able TO MT
the ball at the right time to-day and by slfu playing
prevented hits when Cincinnati most needed them Con-
sequently St. Louis won Two new men played on the
team-wdner and an amateur named Burke. The score
81 hSnl: a. x5S 9 ! g 3 z q
Basehits-St. Louis - Cincinnati 8. Errors-st
Louis 3. Cincinnati o. Pitchers-Stvetts anu "iane1'
Umpire-Ferguson.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-24
RACING AT SARATOGA SPRINGS.
gAvORITEs MAKE A CLEAN swEEP-zoRLING
WINS THE FLASH STAKES AND VALERA
THE TRAVERS-TO.DAY'S ENTRIES.


THE TRAVERS-TO.DAY'S ENTRIES.
Saratoga, July % (specian.-'Ihe saratogl Racing
Association did not begin twenyeghh season with the
usual dash, spirit brill.ancy. 1t the fault
but rather the misfortune of the association several
uHowad circumstances combined TO hwart the desires and
expectations OF the Everything possible has
done for the horsenen and the se
commodaon OF the public. The grounds are beaut
full and picturesque tan ever before The stands and
buildings have been made additionally attractive with
fresh paint, and the bett.ng ring to-day the
unqualified Arbitration Of all who present 1t IS a
structure, bull entirely Of yellow pine polished
and vanished II VIII accommodate about fifty book
makers only twenty-five occupied today, many Of
the Penclers' declining weighin for first three
day.. initial programme that promised but little
business and profit Then again II began rain
early enough to prevent tho influx Trojans
and Albanans ~ join in the opening ceremonies. But
Notwithstanding this the grand stand comfortably Allied
with spectators
or the racing little need be said la To.ca ana Eon
were prohlbtve aVorite IN their respective and
ho.h won with Hoodlum VALERA and Silver King
were the only starters for the Trsvers Hoodlum
was the favorite first. but VALERA strongly
backed that he finally became ODDS avorte They
ran AZ a snal's pace for mile. and VALERA keeping In
front throughout, won without effort Twelve youngsters
started in the Flash Stakes and Philip DIVERS
chase Zorng won without being punished As often
the co the only contest OF the was 1nal
,cnr race Of seven furoncs, which Calcium won Thus
the favorites made clean sweep.
FIRST RACE-introductory scramble. Purse 5000. Al
''''"''' '''' 81 Ro''inffii
IH,aseHToucques yrs JOS n. Miller is out
r. j. Dwyer & sons eli. c. Boiefo 8 100;
J. T. Peppers b. T. Pcnnyroyal, g. los.
G. D. Morrss b. g. ccrberus 8, 100, -; go
Marcus Days eh' g. 00o "0''I stevenson 2s-1 81
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-24
STANFORD ry1rERsrr's ENDOWMENT.

Chicago July 23-Professor a. C. Elrst, Of the Uni
versity of the Pacific at san Jose, Cal is here. lie
saws the Leland Stanford University Is be the finest
and most literally endowed institution OF learning
IN the world at IS reported from trustworthy
sources said Mr.. Hrst, 81 that Leland Stanford has
already made his viii that the university VIII
cure an endowment Of 500 900 900 and above any
sums that have already been spent for The college
With soOOOOOOO 70 be expended by the plan he IS
preparing nothing in the shape Of seat Of learning
WILL buildings, paraphenaua etc. go, be able
% compare with The Stanford University"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-24
PLANS OF THE YACHTsMEN.
THE ELECTRA TO BE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

THE ELECTRA TO BE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
YACHT LIST.
The regatta committee Of the New-YOrk Yacht Cluo'
having accepted Commodore Gerys invitation 10 sail with
him during the coming cruise the aasship
viii be the judges boat all races. The steamboat
Myndert Starin with capacity CT 1000 passengers mas
been chartered by members who wish 70 sec
gathering yachts Of the feet at ''len Cove on
August 3. For Goeet cup races CT Newport on
August steamboat Island Home, OF the Newecdoru
and Nantucket line will lie chartered fer club members
wishing To see the For the runs from port TO port
the Electra will establish and finish lines and take
the times Of the yachts.
The Cherry Diamond Yacht Club will sail its nrs'
annual sweepstakes race of Larchmont on Saturday.
The Indian Harbor Club will sal It's thiId annual
regatta August 1.
Manning's American Yacht List out this year in
more complete form than before The hLhograph
work the club burgess and private signals is 5eau
fly done 1t is altogether book which yachtsmen or
Yacht clubs VIII find the greatest uso rs It is full OF oil
sorts Of nfornaton- short 10 Is the American
Yacht List well known for so many years.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-24
rop MATCH RFTvrrY SULLIVAN AND sLAv1N

Charles Johnston Of Brooklyn. behalf Of John L.
sullivan has deposited $1,000 to bind a match with
Francis Patrick slsyin fight for the championship OF
the world The money is TO be held until september
%, sa11n or his hackers 10 cover Johnston insists that
tho fght take place In America The news that Sullivan
has nssted the money has been sent TO England.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-24
ASSOCIATION.
GAMES TO-DAY.

New-York Phlad pha. at Polo Grounds, new YORK
Boston Brooklyn, at Boston.
Chicago Cincinnati, az Chicago.
Cleveland PltHbure, at Cleveland
ASSOCIATION.
Athletic vs.. baltimore at Philadelphia.
Columbus vs.. Louisville, at Columbus.
Cincinnati vs.. ST. Louis, at Cincinnati
The New.York and Philadelphia teams play again at
the Polo Grounds today.
Keefe saws that he yet made up his mind Just
where he will play.
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THE PROGRAMME TO-DAY.
REVIVAL or THE sTEEPLECHASE AT JEROME
PAHK-A LIGHT earn

The steepechase al jerome Park is OF the
safest and picturesque world and jumpers
announced take part to-day in the revival of this
attractive but doubtful sport. The hedges, hurdles
and walls have been carefully rebuilt. and the only
objection be urged against them is that they
low.
There bare five the fat, all Of them overnight
affairs and the lists OF entries remarkable neither for
number nor class. Yet the should be worth
seeing.
These are the probable starters IN all the races
FIRST RACE-Free handicap sweepstakes Of $40 each.
81 900 added, OF which $500 10 the second and
to tho hfrd Threa-o ~ a mi
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-24
ENGLANn MSS THE ECHO SHIELD.

London. July 23-At the meeting Of the National
Rifle Association at Bisey, En- gland Won the Echo
shield The scores were: England, 1,67o; Ireland,
633 scotland, I.617.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-24

Earned runs-New-York .. Philadelphia l. First base
BY erTors-NewYqrk l. PhI3driPaa Left on pa'e ~,
Wech Z on Gleason 3. Struck out-By Wech 2, by
Gleason .. Home run-Deehsnty. Two-base hits
Tlernan Shindle Sacrifice hits-Tlernan Bassett Dele.
hanty Clements. Brown. Stolen DISQUALIFICATION Ham
ilton 2 Deehanty .. Myers. Allen. Double plays-AIen,
Myers and Shindle Tiernan and Hi BY pitcher
Delehanty. wild p tch-Gleason l. Passed bal-Ccm-
ents !. Cmpire-L.ynch Time OF game-l As.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-24
XIII, vOy KUtL ROWING CONTESTS.

Tho XIII Won Kul regatta which place tomorrow
will consist OF five races which VIII be rowed In the fol-
lowing order Senior four-oared shells at 80 p
Junior eqht-oared shells, junior singles, pair gigs and
iunor four.oared shells. The steamer Belvidere will
Leave Pier No. A. North River at noon for the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-24
ANOTHER DEFEAT FOR BROOKLYN.
AGAIN TAKEN INTO CAMP AT BOsTON-AN UH-
POPULAR UMPIRE.

POPI LAR LMFIkE.
Boston July 23-The BOstons defeated the Brooklyns
for the second time to-day. Hemming pitched good
game for the visitors excepting in the second inning when
he was hit for four singles and two-base hit Clark
son was spiked In the fourth inning by Hemning first
base but continued through the game. The umpiring
OF Batn was severely condemned by the crowd Attend
ance 1875. The score
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-24
A DISASTROUS BOILER EXPLOSION.

Litchhed, KY, July 23.-The boiler Of steam
thresher exploded yesterday on the farm OF James
Durbn. IN EhmonsOn County. Three men were in
stanry killed and five Others perhaps fatally injured
Tile killed are John Du-bin, William Basham, and
John Nassy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-24
BROOKLYN.
BOSTON

Foutz. Two-base hits-Nash O'Bren, PInmey. stolen
bases-Quinn. Tucker, Camel Ward First On oli''
Brooklyn l. hit by pitched bal-Ganzel. Struck on
Stovey, Camel, Bennett ., ClarSon CaruthcFs - IN
pires-Morril and Battin Time-l :53
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-24

The regatta Of the Staten Island Sound squadron OF
Corinthian Navy will be held at 80 M tomorrow
instead OF p. announced. az 70 accommodate
crew. and visitors arriving by the Jersey Central The
start will place of the hotel at Seawaren, " j.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-24
THE VOLUNTEER now A sCHooN

THE NOLUN IEEK NOW a SCHOONE1Is'
Boston July 23.The yacht Volunteer. which has been
len 7thened transformed from sloop 10 schooner,
was launched az South Boston at midnight last night
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-24

During the races New-York Central viii sell en-
eursOn tickets saratoga at reduced rates. including
admission 10 Grand Stand. =.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-24
THE RECORDS
LEAGUE.

II the Giants had played baseball Yesterday they
would be in the lead to-day. But they didn't and
here Is the record:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-24
Mutuals-SiroccO Straight Maid 81
nater Med


Daisy Woodruff place S1 90.
Carrie c. withdrawn and a wholesale slaush-
er OF the bookmakers was begun patroces opened
at to 1 and in a twinkling every penciller in the
ring was rubbing. The tip was one OF the strongest
OF The season and seemed to
It, Money went in .fstfuls till the price was
down 70 8 70 5. Then Mr.. Lorllard's commission
IN on Siroceo. Well Sirocco made the running all the
way and in canter by half length; Daisy Wood
run second, neck before Patrocles under the
whip for quarter Of mile. j. E. Mcdonald ran up
siroccos price from $500 80 sos at which the
was knocked down 70 Mr. Lorllard The latter stood
seat in the grand stand while the betting was going
on and Wien Mr.. McDonalds representative bid 81 600
cried to John Higgins LET him gor' Higgins failed
to hear and bid - COS. McDonalds man then went to
s21oO and again the voice Of Mr. Lorilard was lifted
up. LET him go :" he cried Still Higgins heard not
lie bid 81 705. The next bid from the enemy was S. 500
Let him 90, say" yelled the master Of -Eancocas
neryousy Juggling the file ends OF his mussche Said
Higgins 80 sos" and Srocco knocked down 10 his
owner. Mr. Loriard paced and down the plank seat
and all eyes upon him well" he muttered in an
undertone, II win $1,000 the anyway. l don't
care" He must have seen just for a vision
o Pontco.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-24

FUR The bbASIUhE III IIL bANUl HUM hUt4 Z
Leave New-York, Pier 8, y. r., for Highland Beach,
seabrght, Monmouth Beach ard Long Branch at 30,
10 as a. m, L. m. Il p M. Saturdays only; As,
4 30, ) 30 p. m; Sundays, o 30 a. m. l p. m.
For Atlantic Highlands, 4 80, a. n; l, 3:43,
4 30 80 p. m. Sundays, 30 a. m. p. m.
For Elberon, Asbury Park ocean Grove, Point
Pleasant. etc, 10 AS a NJ. p. Saturday only)
Az 40 40 n m
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-24

FIFTH RACE-Sweepstakes for three year-olds and up
ward Of slO each with 81 600 ADDED Of which 5000 to
the second and 800 the third the winner be sold
at auction for s3 600. Allowances Fourteen hundred
yards.
- VT Name. VT
Vintage Time FLY ..--102 'Coa ~
fefuwOOd ........---.--.- W
SIXTH RACE-Handcap steeplechase, with $3.50 added.
Of which 800 second and $50 TO third The short
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-24

FOURTH RACE-Swecpstakes for tvoycar-olds Of s1o
each with 81 900 added Of which $500 to the second
and 500 to the third carry above the scale the
winner to be sold at auction for $1,000. Allowances.
Five fullongs straight.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-24
Mstuas1silvsE Prince sraght paid 81 u.s. place s. 50

Mssuss1sver Prince straight paid o. rs. place IS 50
Katrina did not start The Others in close order
nVe iufiones with Mr. Sass having little the best Of
In the stretch When challenged by Silver Prince Taylor
attempted 70 draw his whip but dropped it, as he afterward
tod the Judges who called him up and questioned him
Murphy then easily outrode him and Silver Prince
hanaly by neck Mr.. Sass second lengths before
st. Pancras
sAAIh KACE-Sweepstakes for three-ycarolds and up
the second and 500 to the third 70 carry n
weight Tor age the winner to be sold at auction for
$500. Allowances. Five furlongs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-24
An.Ran Ron.e.

Leave Sew-York Central Railroad Of New-Jersey'
foot LibeTty-st, " r. for Red Bank Long Branch,
Asbury Park Ocean Grove, Spring Lake. Point
Pleasant, ETC.. at 80, as, IL 10 m Il go p n;
Saturday only ! 30, . is, 80 4, 80, 80
6 D. m. Sundays except Asbury PARK and Ccesn
Grove :16. II 40 q. N. D. n :.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-24

SECOND RACE-Sweepstakes for two-year-ods that have
not won 81 goo, Of $40 EACH with 81 900 added, Of which
5000 to the second and 500 the third horses that
have not run second allowed 5 II. Three-quarters Of
mile.
Mama VT Name VT
DR.. Wilcox rs 1amplighter !i8
Alcade 113 iInVermore lilly. llO
Kilkenny .................ll3
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-24
nrARTERSTRETCH NOTES.

First race at 2:90 p. m,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-24

THIRD RACE-Sweepstakes maiden threeyearolds OF
$40 each with ST. 600 added which $500 the second
and s1Oo TO tle third weights 10 below the scale
.lrnd-- 80.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-24
c. R. oa''idy'' b. Fe,sna o FrencA, 1901 so-l

Como-to-Iaw was scratched Morrow quickly took the
acK with Text second and they ran in this order 30
the quarter. when moved into second pace In the
last furions he came away and beat Morrow in an
ercise GALLON by four lengths Text beapsn OF.
Third RACE-TRAvERS' STAKES, for hreeyeat-oldx
slOO each, $3.50 added. One and q half miles.
Betting;
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-24

war Faint colt. IL (DogsettJ l2-1 o.
Tlme-l 10
Jan place s25 Is.
snuggier and Merry Duke did AeoJam made
me running for five funongs. Ha'penny and the War
rant colt alternating in second place Fremont Longing
~ the rear Half way down the stretch made MS
run, snd passing his horses cleycriy by leagth
~eioan second, neck before Ha'penny.
t4F1H RAcE-THE sEASInE sTAKIs. free wclsr.
weight handicap sweepsake Of $50 oach with al 900
@eoso Of which 600 70 the second 800 third
1hree-cuarteFs OF a mile
Ddtang
r b.. Ri
y a Jordan's b. c. Silver Innce by
, IIysheetAilft-Phe0be Msynower, 5 yrs.,
n W D.: -, Murphy 40 out
- w. Streets ca. G. Mr.. SaSs, 8. liz -.
a. j. Joyner'S b. c. St. Pancras, 9. s.
e..~.., . (W. Mldeeicy) 3 lG-5 3D.
~'SAen' o. los..,-.. - (Webe) z5-1 81
Iime-l :lSis.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1891-04-09
The Cabbage Tree.

One of the most peculiar and most
valuable trees in Florida is the cabbage
tree. The tree, In fact, belongs to the
palmetto family. 1t grows to height
varying from twenty to forty feet, and
there is scarcely an inch difference in
the diameter from the roots to the
leaves. The leaves or bayonets all
grow in cluster at the top. The wood
is very porous and extremely light; it
resembles cork. It's value lies in the
fact that it is utterly impervious to the
rayages of salt water and barnacles,
which quickly destroy all other natural
woods. Hence the cabbage tree is
much sought after for posts and piles
for building bridges and wharves in
salt water. Pine piles that are used 10
building through salt water have to be
creosoted in order to preserve them any
length of time, and the process is very
expensive one, but the cabbage wood
needs no application of any sort.