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The San Francisco call., 1896-07-29
SExTUPLkT AGAINST TRAIN.
Each Wins Race Orer the Nelc York
Ce1atTdI Tracks.

SYRACUSE, N. Y, July 28.-Honors
were even to-day between the sextuplet
and the Empire State express in two races
along the New York Central tracks, where
a course had been specially prepared by
the New York Central Railroad Company.
On the outgoing trip the sextuplet led the
lengths.
The engineer had been warned TO run
his engine at it's best, but he could not
defeat the bicycle. The Empire State
express, which arrived in Syracuse at 3 80,
fairly defeated the sextuplet for half
mile, though the wheel was only left
behind several lengths.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-29
Exciting Finish Between Three
Men for the Minor
Purse.
ROGERS WAITS TOO LONG.
Passes Hanlan, but Is Unable to
Catch the Other Toron.
tan's Shell.

HALIFAX, N. s., July 2s.-The weather
was grand this afternoon for the opening
events of the carnival regatta. There was.
however, pretty stiff wind, making the
water somewhat rough at the beginning,
but it moderated almost to a calm before
the last race.
The single scull contest, the big event,
was concluded about 7:30 O'CLOCK. There
were seven starters-Gaudaur, Hanlan,
Bubear, Durnan, Rogers, Casey and Levitt
The prizes were $500, $3.50 and $780, 1t was
an easy victory for the favoIite. Jake Gau-
daur, who finished ahead apparently
without the least discomfort by more
than eight lengths. At the turn Bubear
and Casey were out of the race.
The contest so far as Durnan, Hanlan
and Rogers were concerned began as soon
as they squared away for the finish line.
Hanlan and Durnan were alongside each
other for fully mile, straining every
nerve to gain an advantage over each
other. Durnan proved the best slayer,
and when a half mile from the line grad
ually drew away from his uncle. Rogers,
throughout the struggle between the To-
rontans, kept well up to them and now
began to row rapidly and gain on them.
He had, however, saved, himself too long
and, although he passed Hanlan, could
not reach Durnan.
At the finish Durnan's bow was about
five feet ahead of Rogers boat and the
latter's bow only four feet ahead of Han
lan's.
Gaudaur's time was 20:25, which consid-
ering that the water was little lumpy
when the race began and the full course
was three-m1le one was almost up to ex-
pectations. Three of the men entered for
did not start.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-29
CUBAN CAMP oAP1URED.

General Sondoravs Report of the Battle
OF, the Occasion.
HAVANA, CUBA, July 2S.-General San
doval reports to the authorities here that
the troops under his command have cap
tured an insurgent camp in the vicinity
of Guantanamo. In the fight which pre-
ceded the capture, 16 rebels were killed
among them a captain, and lieutenant
was taken to prison. A sergeant of the
Spanish force was killed, and two officers
and % privates were wounded.
General Sandoval discredits the report
that fiIibustering expedition landed re-
Gently on the Cuban coast.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-29
Su.pected of FiIsbusteriny.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, July 2s.-After
an unusually long run the steamer Laur-
ada. suspected of having again violated
the neutrality laws of the United States,
arrived tonight from Port Antonio with
four passengers and cargo of bananas.
The filibustering charges against her will
be investigated before the vessel sails
again.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-29
OKLAHOMA STAGE HELD UP.

ErerUfhing of Tdiue Taken Frons the
Mail Sacks and Passengers.
WICHITA, KANs., July 28.-In lonely
gulch several miles west of the village OF
Lacey, in the northern part of Okla
homa Territory, the regular mail
stage was held up yesterday afternoon
by band of outlaws. who rified the
express and mail sacks, taking all the
registered letters and all the valuables
carried by the two passengers in the
coach. There is little doubt that the rob-
berry was the work of Doolin's gang.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-29
1he Cold Reaerre,

WASHINGTON. D. C., July 2s.-The
treasury gold reserve at the close of ausi-
ness to-day was $1o4, S32. .623. The days
Withdrawals were S235, 800. Additional
offers OF gold aggregating $1,9lO,OOO were
made and accepted.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-29
Tenesuelan BlIe Book.

WASHINGTON, D. G., July %. = The
State Department has received several
copies OF the supplementary British blue
book on the Venezuelan boundary, and
will deliver them to the Venezuelan COM
mission The volume is divided into FIVE
parts, viz: settlements, postholers, trade
relations of the Indian tribes and boun-
daries, and while not of a popular nature,
is expected to prove of great value to the
Commissioners in their investigation.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-29
1aoor Rtot tn a s,el.. Citu.

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND. July 2s.-There
has been trouble brewing for some time
between the Swiss and Italian working
men of this city, and last night it cul-
minated in riot. The police were totally
incapable of handling the enraged mob
and military assistance was asked for. A
detachment of soldiers with bali cartridges
was ordered to the scene and their pres
ence awed the rioters, who finally dis
persed. Seventy arrests were made.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-29
Ksrts HI. Hits and Hsm..,,.

NASHVILLE, TENN, July go. J.. "A.
Haiy, farmer living near Petersburg.
Marshall County, to-day cut his wires
throat with a butcher-knife. The double
tragedy took place in the presence of
Haily's daughter, who fled to a neighbor's.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-29
S,,au C,,orone AZ Donr,t,,

DANVILLE, M, July 2S.-During
small cyclone this morning several houses
were blown down. The home of Henry
Thomas was struck by lightning and him
self and wife seriously injured.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-29
Stddoms Wins on. a Foul.

WASHINGTON, D. c., July 2s.-In a
prize-fght near this city tonight between
the lIghtwcights, Siddons and Wilson,
Siddons was awarded the fight in the
seventh round on account of foul.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-29
The slver ous.tion q. Colombia.

COLON, COLOMBIA, July 2S.-AIl busi-
ness in exchange with Costa Rico has
become paraIyzed in consequence of the
going into effect of the new law prohibit
ing the importation into Colombia of for
eign silver. The political situation
throughout the country is quiet.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-29
Port au Prince Flame-s.yep,.

NEW YORK, N. Y, July 2S.-The Her
AIDS special from Kingston, Jamaica
says: A fire started in Port au Prince on
Wednesday last and burned until Friday.
More than 100 houses were DESTROYED. The
loss will reach at least 81, ,000, 900.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-29
Fo,,r yo,yn. s,.b,n, ,,o.d.

NOBLESVILLE, IND, July 2s.-Canoes
were the only means of transportation in
the towns of Kirklin. Elkin. Atlanta and
Arcadia this evening, the water being two
feet deep on all streets.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-29
Nth the Chess Players.

NUREMBERG, BAVARIA, July 2s.-The
eighth round of the international chess
tournament was played to-day. The re-
suits follow:
schallopp Deat showa1ter in Petroff defense
after "a moves.
Maroczy and Techmann drew Ruy Lopez
after 81 moves.
Marco beat Black burn in counter center
garnb after SO moves
sch!echter and Charousek drew PQ4 open
ing after 90 moves.
Toshigorin beat Lasker in queens gambit
after 56 moves.
schiffers and steinitz drew a four knights
game in 81 moves.
Pilisbury beat Tarrasch in queens gambit
after 81 moves.
Aibin ana Janowsky drew Ruy Lopez after
64 moves.
walbrodt beat Porges in French defense
after 40 moves
Winawer had a bye.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-29

be extremely plain, but its hackers pro-
pose to make it compare favorabIy with
it's Chicago contemporaries. The date of
the first issue will be about August 10.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-29
Clerk CuIIen,s Will,

Clerk CuIlen's Will.
The will of Police Property Clerk William
Cullen has been admitted to probate. Paul A.
Cullen is appointed executor. The property
is worth $4,000.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-29
.Neece for Cnnnrean

QUINCY, ILL, July 2s.-The Demo-
Gratis of the Fifteenth Congressional Dis
trict to-day nominated ex- Congressman
William H. Neece and Endorsed the
Chicago platform.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-29
Baker,frtd,s siosc Regs.tration.,

BAKERSFIELD. CAL, July 2s.-The
total registration up to noon to-day was
only 2siO, against over 1900 last year.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-29
NEW TO-DAY.
That Boy
Yours

might we'll be taught
economy now; might
well dress him "swell"
too. Let him acquire taste
in dress and learn the value
of money and you trust
him to battle against the trials
of life. Our wholesale prices
for boys too. Same high
grade of clothing and "haf
the retailers price for men.
Childrens Suits-acket and
knee pants, to IA years. So and
50 So CA little higher for the
VERY best
School suits-jacket, pants and
vest, 9 to Is years. $3.50 and $3.50
Long Pants Suits, 12 to Is years,
So, $6 and $3.50.
All suits made of best and latest
fabrics in blue black, gray and brown
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-09-05
MINOR ACCIDENTS.

While playing on coal shed yes err
day. Charles Schmalstick, OF Fcr;y-siX h
street. had the misfortune to fall TO the
ground below. striking on his head. He
was picked up. and il was thought mis-
neck was broken, but an examination
revealed the fac. mat he only suffered
painful injuries about ne head and
shoulders.
Joseph Bowen, of South Eoff street,
was engaged in picking coal near the
Poggs' Run Mining and Manufacturing
Comrany's coal chu;es, when he al
tempted to crawl over railroad car,
unfortunately falling 70 the tracks be
low. suffering very painful internal in
iuries. He was removed TO his home
by Two friends.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-09-05

The Young Mems Democratic Club
held a meeting las, night at Democratic
headquarters in the Peabody building,
On Market street. This mas heretofore
beer the banner club of the State, and
during the present campaign an effort
will be made to bring it up TO its former
high standard, in point of numbers, as
well as the personnel Of lis membership.
The meeting was we'll attended, and 81
names were added to the roll OF mem
be- snip.
The club recognized for the campaign
with the following named officers: Pres
ident. R. S. Kinchelce; Vice President
Porter Smith; Secretary, w. E. Pat
terson; Treasurer, Louis Albright. The
President viii appoint committee OF TWO
from each district in the county 10 work
up interest in the club. Meetings will
be held every Friday evening at DEM
ocratic HEADQUARTERS. Tie selection Of
officers for the marching club was de-
ferred until the next meeting.
Mr.. K,nCheloe made an excellent ad-
dress upon taking the chair. He con-
graduated Democrats upon the outlook
for party success. and said the gold men
in the party had made a grand mistake
in holding the indianapolis convention.
H referred TO the splendid record Of
the Young Mems Club in pas, campaigns
and gave some practical advice as 10 the
me hods to be used in making the club
most effec,ivye.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-09-05
LAST DAYS OF PoMPEII."
The Great Spectacle and Pyrotechnic to b'
seen Here.

seen Here.
On Monday, Sept. 18th and for the three
nights following the upper end OF the
Island will have the largest display o.
fire works ever witnessed IN Wheeling
In addition to the hundreds OF athletes
premiers, secundas, chariot and double
bare back Roman riders and high-clasS
speciality and novelty acts, and hundreds
of others who take part in the sublime
spectacle, "POmpeii,' an extraordinary
pyrotechnical display, will be given. Tc
give the entire programme announced
would fill more columns than could be
spared. but among the numbers may be
mentioned:
Numerous discharges Of gigantic aer-
ial shells fired to a tremendous height
from steel cannon weighing 500 pounds
each releasing thousands OF brilliant ire
jewels of every hue,
Flights of numerous 4-pound rockets
carrying twinkling stars Of changeable
co,crs. silver streamers, peacock
plumes. comets, chemical fires attached
TO parachutes, causing them to float in
mid-air; snakes, musical dragons, elec-
LIlC DOUDlcS, SuUOl4uS SAd4 - ~
A gigantic fire portrait of the most
popular politician. accurately pictured in
lines OF colcred fire. This device will
require the use OF nearly five thousand
separate pieces Of fireworks compost
ton. Fairy fountains of fire in mid
lake, will throw their colored streams OF
molten metal skyward, producing with
the reflections in the water, an effect
too beautiful to be described.
Pains wonderful fire fish will swim,
dive, and lap about in the lake.
their coats OF flame unaffected by sub
mersion. These devices are among the
greatest wonders of the pyrOtechnic's
arr. and always create genuine sensa-
ton.
Niagara Falls, the largest and grand
est device known to pyrotechny, Will be
given, like a cataract rushing from
height Of nearly so feet, cloud of Sill
very spray rising from its base
Hundreds of other pyrotechn!cal nov
elites, limitations, comicalities, revo,y-
ing devices, etc, the whole gigantic
display terminating with the s!mu.t2n-
eous release of 1000 large sky rockets,
filling the air with a cloud of fiery gran
deur. once seen. never 10 be forgotten.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-09-05
POLITICAL.
CETFRAL WATTS APPOINT

A ~ I ~ 49,
Tho democratic State Executive Com
n,ittac have arranged meetings TOT NeIs
cral Watts as ioI.o"ss;i -, ,or,,,. Son.
Berkeley Springs. Morgan county 0eP
FI1rogynkiiin. Pendicton county September
/" E 81 >. Randolph county, September 9
AT Prisons Iiso Tucker county, September 10
AT E / T. Garden. Mineral county, September
lo ll az nls Mineral county. September H.
al yTalrriti iil Berkeley county. soptem-
Der l.. at %. ~. ,t.. ,..,,,,t,. en
Green Springs. jainIShuC ''"i't'' OF y
ter.ber a. al . o. m. c......,t..,
Romncy Hampshire county 9eP''l''''
10, v al +, iH Hardy county September II
at r., p.rl if,t Grant county September IS
at ;; 7,5P. p. M, Preston county. September
q a. a. P n, l% Morouealia county. Sep
te z. irIc6 m, Marion COUNT September 3
at NIoPP,on ]i..h Marion county September
y c. ll 5.i't, Harrison county September
"a y Fl IF i'li Harrison county ptembe'
81 r1,[r5n. .5i.iiS Braxton county. septembeI
%, sn 3i Braxton county September 20
at 5{ z. T' Webster county, September %
at c5T p. 3d. webster county September %
at nnai4 iH5'ou Upsher county. September
p c,:Ilttnvi.ie. Gumer county, october l. al
%. no.-t,.- .
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-09-05
\ FINE NETTING
Addressed nv Colonel w w. Arnett at Nc
Mechen asst Night.

Mechen asst Night.
The Democrats Of McMschen held .
very large and enthusiastic meeting
las, night. Delegations Of Democrats
frcm Moundsvil,e and Benwood came in
On the evening trains.
The meeting was aeld in a vacant lot
in from, OF J. T. Pratts residence. The
pcr,.co c. Mr.. PrlJt's residence from
which the speaker addressed his hear
els, was Handsomely decorated. Mr.. F.
Mercer, chairman of The Executive Com
mittse, Of Union d.strio., called the
meeting 10 order, naming Robert Kin
caid IS chairman and J. VI. Garvey as
secretary. TIE following were vice
presidents: J L. PraCl5, w. K. Shaw,
J. y. RCbey, RaEert Stewart, G.. w.
KiE.sweil C. r. Davis. Edwin DAVIS.
George Walton, S. w. Stewart, J. c.
Mcmahon, F. A. Kincll. Monroe Nc
Fam, C. R. Sturms, c. c. McMechen.
Mr.. Kincaid, upon assuming the chair.
made a byiaf address, and introduced
Col. w. W. Arnett. Upon the appear
ance OF Col Arnett, he received ire
mendous applause. The Co.Cnei con-
fined his remarks to the silver qussd ion.
The audience throughout gave the
speaker The most fater'ng attention.
He spoke for an hour and half
Th-re were al least five hundred peo-
re present 10 hear the address. many
of them being Republicans, wt0 Joined
with the Democrats in rendering Col.
Arnc,t an ovation, when h had finished
his speech.
Mr.. Kinc3.d the chairman. was called
upon and made a rat5ling speech Of
about twenty five minutes duration
which aroused much enthusiasm n the
audience.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-09-05
r1IITIrAL NOTES.

Can't. B. B. Dovener addressed a meet-
inc in the First ward last night; The
Washington district Republican cub
turned cut. headed by drum corps, in
an effort TO get out crowd.
The Elk.ns Cadets met last night for
drill. wearing the blue coat and cap Oh
their uniform.
can't. George We.sger5er had the w.
7 BRYAN Silver Club members out for
drill, last night on EoH street.
Mr.. VIM. Kerr. Of Mt. de Chantal. has
raised 2 beautiful sixty foot pole for
Brvau and Sewau. il being the frs poe
that Nj. de Chantal has ever DseA non
ored with.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-09-05
.Nnr1rp GOOD WE'LL.

Nessrs. Gasmire and Thompson brought
in good Cow run sand well on the Ut.
Woodruff farm in Marshall county laSt
evening. The we'll is estimated as being
good for from forty to fifty barrels per
day.
Harry McKown and his associates
brought in a good well in the same county
Yesterday. the product being estimated at
seventv-fve barrels per day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-09-05
RITCHrE SILVER NEEDING

The voters Of The Eighth ward nat at
Myers hall, on Eoff street. last night,
to listen to a discussion of the issues
Of the campaign by NJ. F. Dryden, Esq,
and to form a Silver Club. Mr.. Dry
den made a splendid address. handling
the money question in a mas,erful man
ner and showing The f2llacy Of the Re-
publican position upon it. His eXpl2-
nations were clear and logical. and his
address made many woes for the ticket
After the address the clu5 was organ
ized by the selection of John Man!on as
president, and w. c. Hartlsn, j.. as
secretary. One hundred and eighty
seven voters sigrad the roll Of member
ship, and this number VIII be increased
al the next meeting, which is to be held
on Tuesday evening. whca lie organ;r~
ton will be perfected. and much port
ant business transacted.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-09-05
NEM =. BOOKS.
rUE STRANGE SCHEMES OF RAN
DOLPHMASON, by Melville d. Post, pa

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THE BROOM SQUIRE by 5. Barring
Gould. limo; cloth. Illustrated ..-....S l'+o
CHECKERS. a Hark Luck Story, by Hen
nv blossom. Jr.. 16mO., cioth...........el' LEO
THE TEMPTEESS. a novel by VIM. l.
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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-09-05

Hundreds have secured bargains al
our fire sale this week, and still the
opportunity is open for others. If you
wan, to save money in buying shoes You
came. afford to nsglec- to call in and
see for yourself what we have to offer
YOU. Mems and Boys Shoes only. All
our own make. 1143 Main street.
THE c. c. SHOE co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-09-05
CITY AFFAIRS.

The Council Committee on Police met
last evening and recommended for pay
ment Police bills of S6o.95 and City Prison
bi''s of $lG310.
the Council Committees on Fire and
Markets are called for Monday evening
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-09-05
crNArnRIAL CONFEREEg.

The Democratic Senatorial conferees
for Hancock. Brooke, and Ohio coun-
ties. will meet al New Cumberland NJ
. O'Clock this afternoon. for me par
nose of nominating q Senator Tor the
First Senatorial district.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-09-05
au8ueH
JUDICIAL CONVENTION.

The Democratic Judicial Confcrees o.
the First Judicial Circuit. compose or IN
counties OF Hancock. BROOKE, ONO "i-
Marshall. will meet IN convention on
;rrIf,,,FSDAY' THE STH pay OF SEDTEI
Der. 1895.
~ Democratic headquarters Fraooa.
building. In the city Of Whrelg ai .
o.r'oct n m Tor the purpose Of nomin.
-, 80 - j-,dicial candidates for said cir
enit and 10 transact any other business
mat may come before them c,.z..,..o.
BY order Of the Den1ocr,a.r,ic - Tom1IIl.ree
Holm 6. %AYLOR, Secretary. auS0edl
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-09-05
MILLER FAIL HATS.

The popular and stylish Miller Derby;
fall STYLE. are now for sale; also iaI
s-vle5 Of the Imperial Wilcox. Bosom
DERBY. in black and all leading brown
coIors Knox hats on sale mex, week.
'' G.. A. BEUTER.
No. % Twelfth Street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-09-05
A GROCER ASSIGNS.

hIonzo L. Simms. a grocer doing bus
mess q. EN- Grove, yesterday made an
a7p gnmenr 10 J. L. Kimmins, ior the
bersft of his creditors. The prosperity
convsved includes lc. Nc. l. in section
e." of the Linton subdivision of sub
division 90" of the Sh-phard esa;e,
and al stock. book accounts, e;c.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-09-05
POLITICAL MATTERS.
A Number Of Club Meetings Held Last
Evening

In Different Parts Of the City-The
Y. M. D. G Reorga nizes with
Many New Members-Silver Club
Organized in the Eighth-Repub-
hcan Meeting Political Notes.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-09-05

looking I'm the owes. correctly its them
with glasses. No drugs No blindness
ConsuIt,tion and examination free al
1910 Main Street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-09-05
DECIDEDLY INTERESTING
WIS the Discussion in the Charter
Commission, Last Evening.

The Point at Issue Was, Whether
the Chief Of Police Should be
Eleoted by the People, or APP
pointed by the Board Of Public
Safety and Confirmed by Council
A Motion by M. Bodley to So
Amend as to Make the Election
by the PeopleVoted Down.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-09-05

Still the rush continues. Mems and
Rows Shoes at a big sacrifice a. fire sale
now going on az 114S Main street.
The C. c. SHOE CO.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-09-05

Greatest opportunity ever offered you
70 oct good. honest, reliable Shoes for
Men and Boys, al great bargain. Fire
sale now going en-. Come to-day
THE c. c. SHOE co.
1143 Main street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-09-05

sauer kraut, spare ribs and baked
beans this evening at K.eives'.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-09-05
THE NEW WAY.

II IL not necessary To
pay 50 90 and have
drugs put I'm the eyes
aud be blind for -
week i'm order 70 have
the eyes examined for
glasses. 49, tn" latest
scientific method Prof.
-llnfT. INC OnflCiIn. hY
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-09-05

FURNITURE AND cARPeTs-e. MENOEL & co.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1896-08-28
4 Plague of Hyacinths.

A rapidly increasing water hyaclnth
will soon become thing OF serious
menace to inland navigation on the
smaller streams of this state unless
some panaceu is found for the evil A
year or two ago tIe presence OF these
plants in the city navigation canals
brought forth considerable comment,
and at the time proved source OF
serious annoyance aud incouylence to
the vessels which use the basins. Now
no one seems to know whence they
came. The inuumerable hayous of
the southern past OF the state are grad
ually filling up, and in many instances
have become completely blocked with
the hyacinth. Even the giant Atcha-
falaya is filled with great floating
masses of the plants and the streams
south of this city extending almost to
Grand Lake are dotted with islands
formed of the beautiful parasite, with
its delicate spikes of purple flowers.
1t appears that many years ago, ac-
cordiug to several of the Atchafalaya
steamboatmen, navigation was inn
peded in the tributaries of that river
and on Bayou Teche, owing to the
presence of the hyacinth, but after a
few years the plant disappeared alto
gether. New Orleans TImes-Demo-
crat.