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, 1894-08-18

the Sisal Hemp enterprise in Bahamas en-
tirely depends on a satisfactory machine
being found for the purpose Of cleaning the
fibre, The information contained III tue
Governors despatch is decidedly encouraging.
The price of Sisal Hemp is just now lower
than it has ever been. 1t is quoted at ZIG ~
per ton, compared with 954 three years
ago.
Sir Ambrose Shea correctly points out that
sit does not necessarily follow that the Todd"
machine will be suitable where tho conditions
of the plant are not similar" In FIJI the
most plentiful species is FNrcrea gigontea or
Mauritius Hemp. 1t is possible that the
Todd" machine may clean Furcr@a leaves,
but it cannot be assumed.
The attention Of the Governor of FIJI should
lie drawn to The Mauritius machine as likely
to answer his purpose, til described i'll the
Kew Bulletin, 1890, PIP. 93-l04. 1t is very
cheap, can be easily worked by!a low horse
power, and attended by Indian Coolies.
, 1894-08-18
TIE TODD"
SUCCESSFULLY EXTRACTS FIBRE FROM sIsAI.
THE Cleaner 28th Jn1y.)

The Gazette yesterday contains q CORES
pOndence which will bo interesting to those
engaged in fibre plant cultivation. 1t is the
outcome of enquiries with respect to a ma
chine for extracting the 6bre from the siSsl
plant on the part of the Colonial Office and
is forwarded to this Government by the
Secretary of State. Sir Ambrose Shea,
Governor of the Bahamas, whites to the
Marques of Ripon as follows =
"With reference to communications, verbal
and otherwise, that l have received from the
Colonial Office during the past three years on
the subject of machines for the extraction Of
fibre, on which information was desired for
the Fiji Government, | have now the 6onour
to acquaint your Lordshis that | am at length
in a position to speak definitely of a machine
that is now in successful operation i'll this
Colony.
The machine in question is one manufacture
ed by a Mr.. Todd of New York and during
my late visit to the Munroe Plantation at
Abaco, | witnessed its performance and have
no doubt it will be universally adopted here.
II dresses the fibre perfectly and with a
minimum amount of waste, and though half Il
ton is all that a single machine will yield as
a days work, the principle is so sound that
all that is necessary is to increase the num-
Der to meet any required needs.
] may observe, however, it does not n%ecesari-
" follow that the "Todd" machine will be
, 1894-08-18
GUN POWDER EXPLOSION.

A serious accident occurred in the Parish of
Portland on the 10th inst. While several men
we're drilling rock on a new road a key OF
powder was accidentally exploded injuring
one and burning, more or less badly, all the
others. 1t is hoped that no deaths will
ensuea-Ibid.
, 1894-08-18
FLETCHER & BROCKLEHURSTS
Improved Patent Composite Steam Pans
n lien of Tavches " for concentrating Surnn into Sne
in lieu of Tayches,

in lieu Of 1ayches, or for concentrating Syrup into Sugar.
EapraoS in the market, guaranteed easily cleaned daily By opening the Ire
discharge valve at the bottom, or by Stacking IF the bolts ad allowing the bottom to
swing open by its cmntnpohe which will then admit of the PANS being easily REPAIRED
in case of a laky tube here being no Sen joints to bek or troublesome steam drum
to hoist out fr ht or any other purpose all is simplicity itself and a great boon tthe
Planter
Such is the opinion expressed by those who now use these Pans in place of their
former cam Pans
TESTIMONIAL
Barbados, Uothersl Estate
June 18th 1898
, 1894-08-18
TESTIMONIAL.
Barbados, IIothersa
Geo. Br0cklehurst Esqr.
Dear Sir

In reference your foot FLErcHER& TmWKLE HURsr COMPOSITE PAN
at HOhHaN when tell yu Hth is more than equal tot the old # Ammd Pans prnbcp
you my imagined low frs superior 1t is in its boiling power to that old Patent in fact mp
Obliged to throw up Syup from 1.-THE TAyches as fast as L can clean it,, that at 10 to IS
BeWn6; with syrup at this deMyM and 5S lbs steam pressure on the boiler boil from 6 TO-
hhdsO of over ton each, in 70 hours; one week oft days ohe last crop time 1mMe 43 hht
of Sugar and could have done this repeatedly HIhad hd room on the Stannm to hold it.
With good copper wall, one to boil teS syrup to 2l0w 240 Of density, your Pan VIII
turn out 8hhds. of Sugar Y hours especially f6O lbs fSNam can be steadily maintained
on the boiler throughout
Lam well pleased with tew working of you new Pan md can confidently recommend tito any
one as them most efficient high hnpmtmvp pan out.
I IN, Yours faithfully
TSigned1 II. f. PILGRIM,
BRocuEURsrs PATENT BOILER COATING COMPOSITION (Snvr Media, Jamaica
Exhibition is universally knowledge to be the best mono ondWtngn aerdm the market for
pewnhngh the radiation ofheata and preserving the Boilers &c.. hundreds Of ts have been
already sold to the different Estates through the Islands and DemeraraN it is chper and
FLETCHER q BRoK1EHURrs PATENT STEAM CORRUGATED CHARTERS are more
simple easier cleaned and less. expensive than the tubular kind, whilst being equally as
effective, and give. satisfaction
FLETCHER & BRoCKMHRsrs PATENT FILTER PRESSES for steam Tor band power for
Wind Mil Edahs) ae highly recommended by those who use hem. their cost is saved in
less than acop in both asses
RooKLEHuRsr PATENT STEP CRATE and MEGASS FURNACE, with nononlucinr
lining for burning green Megms dnec rom the mill, has proved eys satisfactory In fact h5
Step Crates arr ss sound as wn first applied no ImkIng or warng M.& Sc md more
furnaces are UGg built
BROCKLEHURSTS PAIEN RCUIATI TUBES for TIIeEH by heir ueE the cir
clahon O.: the juice is vastly improved and economy in every way obtained
SKEKELm and RoKLEHUmrs PATENT MILLS have gained the list lass diploma and Gold
Meal from Paris Such is progress
For particulars and prices dte Pans PresC lMfes Step Grtes CnuMingT ubes and
Minsp please apply to the she Manufacturers ersG Geo. FLETCHER Co., Colonial Engineers
London and Derby, or to the Undersigned who will also quote for the Me@ns Furnaces an
supply the BARBADOS BOILER COATING COMPOSITION.
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TUGGED LIKE MEN.
Women on the CIeated
Platform.
The American and Irish Teams
Booked to Win-SingIe Pulls Be-
tween Well-Known Athletes.

A tug-of-war between teams composed
of members of the gentler sex was an at
traction at ETnion-sQuare Hall last night.
Among the spectators, of whom there
were about 200. there was not one woman
who has taken part 10 the cele brated con-
troversy started by the Judge and the
rabbi.
The representatives of the sex were left
to win or lose unseen by the encouraging
eyes of the mighty wieders of tongue and
pen, but the tyrant males who had charge
of the show treated them with admirabls
impartiality, desiring that the team that
won the first contest should lose the sec
Ond.
The women were paid 81 apiece for
their exertiOns. Their platform costume
consisted of a baggy blouse and more
baFgy knee-breeches. The rls Chartered
gaylv in the anterOom, but were fire.
quently called upon by their captain t. re-
member that they were ladies. This ad-
Duration in one or two cases was audibly
resented. eff she gives me any of her
CUFF. FL break her face" a muscular dam
sci declared just after she had been called
10 order.
The names Of the athletic maidens are ::
Ella Harris, Hattie Hurley, Nettie FOyle,
Mamie Howard, Minnie Powell, Nellie
Powell, NJ. Gardner, Bertha Brown. Hat
tie Jones, Ray johnson. Nav Hart, annie
Hanley. Bessie Brown. Bertha Collins,
May Burke, May Corbett, Kittie Sullivan,
Jessie Rowell. Fannie Leary, Mary An
derson, Carrie Conley, Fannie O'Leary,
Hattie Reilly and Carrie McCarty.
They were divided for the first ting into
American and German teams, the Ger
mans to lose, and for the second contest
into Irish and Finland teams, the Irish to
win. The first pull lasted six minutes and
was won according to programme by the
American team. IL was then midnight and
the manager decided TO postpone Ireland's
victory until tonight.
There were several single pulls between
male tuggers before the women took the
cleats, but there was very general sus-
picion that the results were fixed for the
bOokmakers. r. AnglOvich defeated A
Mitchell in % minutes. j. A. Cameron
was ontpulled in % minutes BY Alexander
Pettee. A. NJ. Planch defeated p. L. Fini-
gan in 9 minutes, and Alexander Pettee
defeated Richard Richardson in Is minutes.
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DIVORCE NOT GRANTED.
Throwing Soup Is Not Sufficient
Cause for Complaint.

Yesterday in Judge Stacks court the
haDgers-On were treated to a brief review
of domestic strife by Robert and Adela
Heinrich. the former suing for divorce
on the grounds that his wife drank too
much beer and threw soup on him. He
stated that be could not enjoy home life
so long as his wife insisted on TOO IRE
quently filling a pail with beer at The
corner grOcer's and tossing hot vctuas
all over bis clothes. 10 support of his
testimony he introduced RndolDh A. Mil
Ter, who reiterated all Heinrich's state
ments and added when questioned that
the abused husband looked like a cowed
pup after a bucket of water had been
thrown upon him" He further stated
that while attempting to act in the
capacity Of a peace-maker he always got
the worst deal of the three.
Mrs. Heinrich in answering said that she
only threw the soup tureen over bis head
TO keep him from tossing the same around
the room with beer glass. She stated
that she only drank All occasional glass
of beer while washing so as 10 brace her
self up. and that she had never been drunk
or disoTdery, all of which her boy cora
bOrated. Divorce was denied and they
were eXhorted 10 90 home and do the best
they could.
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A Bartender With a Chair and a
Woman With a Spittoon.

There was row in the saloon of Philip
Gundlach on City Hall avenue last even
ing, which resulted in the arrest of II. a.
O'Brien on charges of assault with a
deadly weapon and carrying concealed
weapon.
1t appears that O'Brien and his wife re-
Gently came from the East, and the hus-
band tried to get employment as bar
tender. He was employed for half day
by Gundlach and then discharged. for The
reason, as Gundlach SAID, that lie was not
familiar with Western ways.
Last night. as he and his wife were pass
ing Gundlach's, the latter entered TO ask
GuDdlarh why he would not employ her
husband. Some words ensued, and Gund-
ZACH says Mrs. O'Brien tried to stab his
wife with large hatnin. he picked up a
chair, and Mrs. O'Brien then threw
spittoOn at him. In the midst of the
melee which followed, O'Bren rushed in
with swordcane in his hand, and the
Gundlach forces withdrew. They sent
for policeman, though. aud O'BTien's ar
rest folio wed. Gundlach says he will have
Mrs. O'Brien arrested on a warrant to-day.
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GENERAL DICKINSON'S STAFF
Members of 1t Testify Before the
Court of Inquiry.

The court of inquiry continued its inves-
LEGATION at the Nationals armory yester-
day. There was no morning session, as
some of the witnesses were unable to be
present.
The day was principally devoted to the
examination of msm bers OF General Dick
iDson's staff who were with him at Sacra-
mento. General Dckinson's side of the
case is now in the hands of the court. His
witnesses have all been examined.
Besides the staff officers Lieutenant Nc
Civer of the regular army and Colonel
William Z. Sullivan Jr. also testified yes
terday.
j. b. Wright, superintendent of the
railroad at Sacramento, will take the stand
to-day. and state what lie knows about the
conduct of the militia during the strike.
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DEATH OF MRS. LUX.
Widely Esteemed in This City for
Her BeneVoIence.

The death is announced of Mrs. Miranda
Wilmarth Lux, widow OF the late Charles
Lux. il took place last Thursday at Lyt-
ton Springs, in this State
Mrs. Lux was very well known in this
city, where she lived at 1882 Pacific avenue,
having identified herself closely with many
charities, notably the Golden Gate Kinder
garten Association. Since her husband ,
death she had lived a very retired life,
though her doors were always open TO a
select circle of friends. Litigation over
the Lux estate has been pending in the
courts over seven years, and recent deyel-
ODments indicated that the conclusion,
which this sad event may still 1ui Their de-
lay. is not likely to be soon reached.
A large circle will mourn The loss of q
consistent friend in Mrs. Lux. She was a
native OF Providence, X. l.. and was aged
68 years.
The remains we're brought to this city
and Will shortly be inferred from the fam
lily residence
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INSURANCE BROKERS.
They Are Determined to Do Away
" 18th the Rebate Evil.

Members OF the Insurance Brokers'
Union met Yesterday afternoon TO con-
slider the new constitution and bylaws
submitted by special committee. The
chief objects Of the association, which.
with the adoption of the constitution, will
become permanent organization, Is the
enforcement OF regulations against the
rebate system. For some time past the
insurance brokers have found that the =
bates had been growing to such an extern
that their further continuance was suicidal,
and the movement TO form the unioa was
lnaugurated.
The report of the committee on constitu-
tion was considered and general discus
sion followed, but no definite conclusions
were arrived at
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SOCIETY'S SEAL.
Set Upon ScheeI's First
Concert.
PRONOUNCED A BIG HIT.
The Auditorium Crowded With
an Enthusiastic Public.
LOCAL MUSICIANS A SUCCESS.
The Great Conductor Brings Out the
Skill of His Orchestra in
Delicate Shading.

The opening of the Scheel season of con-
certs is an event to which the music
lovers of San francisco have been long
looking forward. and the initial perform
ance al the Auditorium last night drew
together large and fashionable audience.
The building at the corner Of Eddy and
Jones streets has been refitted and dec
GRATED and the Auditorium is now an
excellent concert hall A shell which fills
in the stage makes the acoustic properties
very good, though the jets of electric light
with which the shell is studded are some
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WILL NOT BE PUNISHED.
No Witnesses Appear Against Ma
Ioney and Lougf1borough.

j. j. Maloney, alias "Sconchin." and
Alexander Loughborough Jr., alias A.
Alexander, will not be punished for the
little affair that Invested Kearny street. Of
pedestrians Thursday evening.
No witnesses appeared when the cases
were called in Judge Lows court vester-
day morning, and the prisoners were dis
missed. Hall an hour after they departed
Patrolman Langford, who arrested them,
appeared, and was informed that he was
tno Ia
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SEVERAL SENTENCES.
Judge Wallace Takes Care of Some
peODIe


People.
Yesterday seven criminals were assigned
10 home where they will reside for terms
ranging IT IN six to thirteen years.
The sentences included James n. Lovel.
ten years Tor burglary James S. Turner,
cOlored, pleaded guilty to a charge of
grand larceny to avoid long term aud re-
ceived niue years; Frank Bryant was sent
TO the Prescott Reform School until he
was able to vote; James McGleve. charged
with robbery, pleaded guilty TO grand lar
cenv, and will serve nine years; Frank
VerdgreeD, who attempted to felOniously
assault a child, will occupy the peniten-
tiary thirteen years, and William Wilson,
burglar. five years.
In the matter of Isaac Olender and Ju-
illus Olender, charged with felony. the case
was dismissed for lack of evidence on mo-
tion Of the District A Attorney.
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goes to show that she went away of her
own free will in order to escape teslifying
in her suit for alleged criminal assault
against William Ely of Santa Cruz. Her
husband. from whom size has been sepa-
rated. has return ell to San Benito County
To resume backsmithing. and their young
so1 went with him. 1t is believed by the
police that she wrote the decOy letter her
self which purpOrted to be from her at
tOrnev. At any rate they feel justified in
taking no more interest in ner movements.
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By Water to FL Campo.

Should the warm spell continue so as to
include Sunday, thousands will want to
get out of the city to find some cool place
i'll the country not far away. No more de-
lightfui place than FL Campo can be found
The ride by water TO This popular resort is
one of the enjoyable features of the three
quarters Of an hour journey there. The
Ukiah will make four trips to the camp on
Sunday. Even if it should not prove over
warm the trip will be most eujoya bic one
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-09-22
EZETA'S CASE.
Judge Morrow's Decision Will Be
Rendered This Mornino

Antonio Ezeta aud his fellow-exiles from
San Salvador will appear in the United
States District Court this morning 10 hear
Judge M0rrow's decision of their cases.
His Honor has spent the week In ponder
ing over the mighty mater, and the result
of his mental travail is formidable docu-
ment containing about IL. 600 words.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-09-22

In one of the rooms of Howard-street
lodgng-house where neither had any bust
ness, and when accosted by the proprietor
both started to run. The proprietor fol-
lowed and was joined by his assistant,
They followed and overlook the men at
Fifth and Cara streets, where Moffat and
his companion stopped and showed fight
The companion, bigger than his antago-
mist, got away. but Moffat was captured
ana taken 10 the sIatl0n.
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Its Solemn Agreement.

A committee of four. representing long
list of property-owners who have previ-
ously petitiOned the Supervisors. reminded
that body by another petition filed yester-
day that Van Ness avenue was badly in
need of the occasional visit of the water
ing-cart, and that it should be watered
according to the solemn agreement of the
oItvp
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Died of ADoDiexv.

A Chinese, who was arrested in China
town on Thursday on suspicion of being
insane. died in the Receiving Hospital yes
terday In fit caused by an attack of apu-
plexy.,. lie was in one of the cells, ana in
MS dellrium fell and cut his head.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-09-22
In the Wrong House.

Edward j. Moffat, mOlder, was taken
IN the Southern Police station yesterday
morning bya citizen and charged with burg
lary. he. with a companion. was seen
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White Wnn,f Paw

George A. White, the Mendocino County
millionaire, recently divorced from
frankie White, has been ordered by Judge
Seawell to show cause why be should n OF
be punished for contempt of court for bot
paying his ex-w wife alimony.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-09-22

James NJ. Harcourt, a builder. yesterday
filed complaint IN which be sues Ma
thanipl aud Jennie James for $36S2 80, the
amount due him for making their home
shine with improvements, besides re-
modelling the entire hnnse
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The Last Numbers.

Three more portfolios will complete the
entire set of Picturesque California"
The CALLS great premium. Have you
got all back numbers? II not do so at
once.
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prominent local musicians were present.
Among those remarked in the audience
were: Mrs. DR.. Barkham, Mr.. Ludnvici,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Webb Howard. DR..
Brown, Miss Alice Scott, Mr. and Mrs.
Horace Davis, Mrs. Is. f. Durham. Mrs.
Adam Grant. Henry Plagemann. Charles
Bundschu. H0race Hill. Frank Wilson,
DR.. Max Richter, Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Mills,
Mrs. Erhar', Mr.. Trask, Mrs. Young
Mrs. Wynne, Mrs. Barnes, Miss Bourn,
Mrs. Church, Mrs. ard Miss Buckingham,
Miss Church. l., G. HoltOn, Miss X. New
mann. Mrs. DR.. Powers. Mrs. Tucker, w.
q. Landers, Miss Decker, Miss Briggs,
Mrs. Henry Croker, j. II. Rosewald,
Adolph Sutro, FIR Z4ch, Mrs. Jerome Lin
colu, Mrs. L. Breese, Mr.. and Mrs. 5. j.
Wormser, Mr.. and Mrs. t. I. Williams,
w. Oscar udovici, Amrdee Joullin.
The following programme will be per-
formed at the grand popular concert to-
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For $40 a Side

Board of massive quartered oak, regular price
500, can be 1sd at the 'closing-out sale" OF
The Chicago CLOCK Company. Cheaper ones.
also solid OAK, S15 so; elegant bed lounges.
$40 so. 1922 Market street.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-09-22
THE POLICE STEP OUT.
Will No Longer Investigate Mrs.
Oderkirk's Disappearance.

The police authorities have abandoned
the search for Mrs. Laura OderkirB, for
merly of S04 Geary street. and who has
been missing for some days. Everything
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Death of Mrs. Trout.
Yesterday Mrs. II. J. M. Trout, mother
oil superior Judge ]. M. Trout died at
her nome. She was 20 years of age.
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SATURDAY.
September 22.

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Do you write letters on Sunday?
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Of these questions apply to will look the
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