New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-20
NEW-JERSEY STATE TOPICS.
FISHERIES IN THE DELAWARE RIVER
THE LOCAL INSTRUMENTATION DAY-clViL Blk
VICE REFORM BACKWARD.

THE LOCAL INSTRUMENTATION DAf-Cl'iL DIN"
VICE REFORM BACKWARD.
rypou THE REGULAR CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRIBUNE }
TRENTON, April 19.-There is l'ln IN the
Delaware Bay fishery contest and there II no propaoS
OF a renewal of the threatened war; Deawares oiii'n
rests upon the grant said t. have been maze TWO n"
wears ago, yielding the Crowns Jurisdiction VIM"
twelve miles OF Newcastle 10 the Proprietary interest
The grant was dormant and unknown even lot
hundred years. and 1t Is doubtful whether IL WIS e'oi
really exeeuled In any case the Federal Injunction OIL
dozen years ago holds good and the general poNern
ment would hesitate long to recognize state eI"i
s much macntnde The action In Delaware Is ascrted
70 fear of the political influence OF the fishing Interest,"
always potent and keen to assert Its privileges.
The local elections during the past week Indicated tn
the disturbance OF party lines which begun IN dozen
NovJersev cities two years ago. and was manifested
sronpIy last fall has ceased, and political anatIon9
are being restored TO their normal oohdl'ioh m"re
than nsnny distastefu the citizens OF both paues
who have genuine Patersonlan pride III lhei , ih
town Jersey CITY relapsed into Democracy from "V
the election a year ago almost relieved It, Inc new
Board OF Aldermen Will have the question 1 MATER
Wnshin gton-st before II. The control or tne natei
was eIt in the Boards hands by Senate DI no; 20 e
much debated act which gave the Lehgh Nh,ey h
Tcsa is0 there is SAID 10 be majority IN
favor OF the scheme in the Board ana II is GolHo or
Democrats Principally. IL been The misOiIuhe W
tue OF Jersey CITY that the hy o
the Legislature have usually been negh n, have con-
action of the Democratlct politicians Wnv nav o
trOed affairs in the city Tue SUCCESS VI 'o 80
Valley company in this instance, was followed ny
tuuniph over vigorous antagonists IN Ne"arh, ulo
Common Council of that city granting Tue ooiIpahy
$4,000 for damages sau 10 HaNo D0Sh "i"i''- ~ w.
building OF a sewer. . -, ..ho. nav IN
ARRANGEMENTS for the Observance of ArDOr DAY, on
ursdnv nex vary accOrnb to the local lhtcresJ anu
,he kno vledge of the individual school principal Inc
Governors proclamation Will be heeued n ono lo'm VI
annther however IN every part OF the state ~
The attempt to remove Inc POSTMASTER oi $500
General William Ward 10y charges preferred through
club haf failed yet; but the hhhchce vi
caI nnl;Iicaps is sufficiently strong. II exercised 10
ACCOMPLISH IT, The movement Is Regarded WIN
philosophy by Republicans interested IN party suCcss'
for such action Is certain TO cause no tlIc TeNus"h ~
and abont Newark where General War' has been AN
armed yelerHn where he has vile acquaintance and
Influence I'm all circles and where tiey nave hearty
ske for politicians of the kind that has s"ixh 10
atack General Ward The dstIlt uon OF Offices III le
stale far. has been an injury to the DEMOCRATS e
overnors brother b. Frank Abhett who was appoihteu
10 Treasury clerkship, IA credited t0 NeW-Jersey,
although he Is TelknOwn PM dephla pOltl'lhh anu
mas had no association with tie New jersey Democracy,
excert as his brother has occasionally male use o hls
services The selection OF Richard Stockton M COn-u NJ
PntterIanl was "A concession to Attorney General
Stockton but does not ratisfy the frlrlds Oh thht
fayorite son" Senator McPhrrson secured place IN
the BROOKLYN Yard for the son OF the manager on
tine Senator'S stOck-farm. The young man was not
nnnoyed bv Ctvil Service examination. The reuitOr.
he took him bY the arm. presented MN 10 lut
Amounting officer said: Here's the young man Tor
whom want that place; he Is competent ana Vouoh
for him. The appointment was maze iOrth"ltn' Win
ont further nonsense. =.
The renoter districts OF South Jersey are fruitful OF
strange incidents. and they are chrOnclei In the
ueghborhOud with becoming sobr1ety. Not the least
suggestive peculiar and prevailing thrif - note OF
,nanaging housewife who utilized aer long bcd-ridden
husband 10y placing eggs in his bed and hatchihs
brood OF chickens.