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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-07-18
A REMARKABLE FISH.
1t Builds Itself Cocoon to Live at the
Bottom of Rivers During Droughts.

OOIbOll Vi nlNSI5 1(QI LLlS bIOOH LIS
From the Leisure Hour.
Africa is the home of many extraordinary
animals, but there is no more remarkable
creature than the mudfish, which inhablts
certain of the rivers of Western Africa and
as its name implies, it turks at the muddy
bottoms of these rivers. At present, how
ever, it is not necessary to go to Africa to
see this fish, as it can be seen by any one
who has the time in the reptile house at the
Geological gardens.
At first sight there is perhaps nothing es-
pecially striking about this ANIMAL it looks
very much like an ordinary fish, except for
its curious, long slender fins A visitor who
knew nothing about the creature would
probably go away with the impression that
ho had seen nothing out of the common.
When the fishes arrived each one was
encased in a ball of dried mud, lined with
mucus from its body and perforated by a
small aperture to admit of breathing. This
COCOON" as it is sometimes called, on
account of its analogy to the earthen case
fabricated by many caterpillars in which to
, undergo their metamorphoses, on being
placed in warmish water was dissolved and
the fish liberated.
The habit which the mudfish has of max
ing an earthen chamber of the mud at the
bottom of the river is most wonderful
provision of nature for the exigences of the
climate. The rivers which the fish inhabits
are liable to periodical droughts. When
such a drought is imminent the fish retires
to deep water and excavates a pit in which
it lies, covering itself over witt a thick
layer of mud. 1t can suffer with immunity
the complete drying up of the river. But
the most interesting fact about the creature
is that during the time of its voluntary i'm
prisonment it breathes air directly through
an aperture left in the cocoon, by means OF
lungs, Just like land animal. When the
returning rains dissolve the mud and lib
crate the fish it breathes by means of gills,
just like any other fish.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-07-18

Congressman John Allen recently told an
hn..uiSing war story. 1t occurred upon some
GTavlleneld In the south. where a South
aroma brigade had charged fedeaal works
III uuu nad been driven back. The works
b hg[e alterward captured by Mississippi
sai They had fairly established them
C sarei ID the entrencaments, when south
sn ~- uIiua captain, who had followed them.
ssword above his head. He was a verv sn, aiI
Ian. weighing not moro than n bnpdrad
sS omts' In a piping voice. he shouted .
bie I aa Carollnians, your deeds of vaIor
IN may WIZ, In future time, be the theme
rai ni,aay writer in poesy and prose. The
''N'' SONS OF the Palmetto State have to.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-07-18

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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-07-18
SUMMER RESORTS
SUWANNEE SULPHUR SPRINGS
Summer Resort and Sanltauum.
SHAWNEE ETA

OPEN ALL THE YEAR. Located on a high.
uFy BUN. overlooking the Suwannee River
WITH IFS beautiful scenery. The unique Co
quina Rock Main Buildings, surrounded by the
comfortable cottages, supplied with hot and
cold mineral water direct from the spring.
oIers as Summer Resort many advantages
that can only be appreciated by visit. Per
iSctIy Tree from malaria, atmosphere dry and
peasant, cooled by the southwest breeze Of the
Cur The remedial virtues of the water for
rheumatism, Dyspepsia. Kidney and Liver
Complaints are too well known to be eXpatiated
upon. Write for pamphlet with testimonials
ana circular with rates, to L. W. SCONILLE
GeneraI Manager. Suwannee Fla.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-02-05
G%REENVILLE Y. M. c. A.
Last Evening Was One of the Most Pleas
ant in Its History.

Last Evening Was One of the Most Pleas
ant in Its History.
The members and friends of the Green
vile Y. M. G. A. to the number of one
hundred or more assembled at the com
Portable hall on Linden avenue last even
ing. The occasion was the monthly bust
ness meeting and reception of the associa-
ton. President Berger presided at the
meeting and the Rev. W. r. Kiefer con
Quoted the religious exercises. Mr.. James
Deakin was elected to membership.
After the business meeting the Lecture
Committee took charge of the affair, and
with the assistance of excellent local
talent, a fine programme was presented.
The opening selection was a piano solo by
Miss Olive Burden. Miss Burden and
Miss Hawarth followed with a very pretty
duet. Mr.. Isaac Goldenhaur rendered
several beautiful selections on the violin,
and the audience showed their apprecia-
ton by tending him an ovation of ar
plause. A vocal duet by Miss Emma
French and Miss Eta Spalchet ELECTED
we'll deserved applause, and Mr.. George
W.. Dodd, Jr., recited in his usual inter-
esting and excellent manner. Mr.. S. L..
Harvey made an excellent address. Mr..
William Outwarter Officiated at the piano.
Refreshments were served. and it vas
half-past ten when the jolly affair con-
cluded. The Ladies Auxiliary will here
after provide social features for every
monthly meeting.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-02-05
THE GOVERNOR 70 HAVE TWO.
A State Commission to Devise a Corpora
ton Tax Bill.
c,...oI o.. m r,..a,, n;<,, Na,,c


tion Tax Bill.
Special to the jersey City Neics.
TRENTON. Feb. 4, 1S90.-Assemblyman
VOORHEES, introduced into the House to-
day a joint resolution providing for the
appointment of a committee to sit during
the recess and report at the next session
a bill for the taxation of corporate prop
erty. The resolution differs from that
which was introduced by the same gen.
tleman during the first week of the ses-
sion and by him subsequently with
drawn.
1t provides that the committee shall
consist of three members of the House,
two of the Senate and two persons not of
the same political party, to be appointed
by the Governor and to be paid such COM
pensati0n as the Governor and COnlptrol-
Ter shall deem proper. The original reso-
luton excluded canals and railroads from
the scope of the measure, but the new
resolution takes in all corporate property
in the State. Mr.. Voorhees, stated that
the object of the measure is to have the
committee consider the many various
conflicting methods of taxation of cor
porate property which obtains in various
townships and cities throughout the
State, and to make u uniform, harmo-
NOUS law. The resolution was adopted.
The new resolution is approved by Gov
ernor Albeit.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-02-05
NEW PUBLICATIONS.
The Arena for February.

The February Arena fully main
tains the bright promise of the pre-
ceding issues and in many respects
surpasses them. This is noticeably
the case in the uniform strength and
ability of the contributions, as we'll as
the rich variety of the timely subjects
treated. The opening paper is q
poetical composition by Edgar Faw-
cett, entitled I'm the Year Ten Thous-
and" 1t is an imaginary converse
tion between two citizens of the great
city of Manattia, once New York,
1t is a bold and brilliant picture
of what the world might be
compared to what it is, and those
who will not agree with the
agnostie sentiment of the poet cannot
fail to enjoy its thought provoking
quality. Richard Hodgson, LII. D.,
who has been secretary of the Ameri-
can Society of Psychical Research
since its organization, contributes @
remarkably able paper on ~psychical
research, dealing with 'Ghosts of the
Living and the Dead N. p. Gilman,
the editor OF the Literay World, and
author of one of the ablest works on
profit Sharing, y follows Mr.. Hodgson
with a thoughtful contribution on I'm
dustrial Partnership which presents
another view of the wage question.
This is one of the series of papers
appearing in The arena on the
social problem. James .. Bixby, Phi.
d., ID. d., writes on Robert Brown
ing's Message to the Nineteenth Cen
furry" Helen Modjeska contributes a
charming paper, giving "reminiscences
OF debuts i'll Bothnia, her native home,
and Warsaw. The exquisite grace and
delicate refinement that is 50 cliarac-
t~eristic OF Modjeska's acting is every
where present in this paper. a mag
niieent full-page iphotogravure Of
Madame Modjeska from p recent pho.
tograph accompanies this paper. Gen
eral Clinton B, Fisk, the last Prohibit
ton candidate sforasthe. Presidency,
reviews Henry George in an able and
Notwithstanding paper. A photo
gravure OF General Fisk forms the
frontispiece of this issue OF The Aaea1a.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-02-05
ASKED TO Be INDICTED.
The Mayor and Commona1ty
Presented for Neglect
ing a Sewer.

Among a batch of twenty-five indict-
ments handed up by the Grand Jury yes.
terday was II against the "Mayor and
Aldermen of Jersey City" for maintain
ing a nuisauce-that is, for not extending
the Second street sewer to the river.
The indictment was obtained by The
energetic work of the Third District Pro-
tective Association, of which DR.. !. N.
Quimby is president. The gentlemen con
nected with this association are all prop
erty owners and e~nterprising citizens in
the Third District, and they delegated
DR.. O'Callaghan. DIR. Quimby, John
O'Connor, John Lynch and Civil Engi-
neer Blau to present their grievance to
the Grand Jury"
Chief Engineer Ruggles said that a
sewer could not be constructed that
would take the sewerage to the river I'M
less a pumping station was built, but
Civil Engineer BIau told the Grand Jury
that the natural fall would be sufficient
to drain the district if a sewer large
enough was built.
eve want the decayed and inadequate
box removed" aid DR.. O'Calla-
CHAN, and replaced by one at least as
large as the Second street sewer, and we
dloO ouOulQ nafC Iu6 OuIIu SGlcCO
extended direct to the river.
Mayor Cleveland said when / called on
him:-"This is under q law which au-
thorizef any city when indicted for main
tanning q nuisance caused by the need OF
a sewer. to construct such sewer at an
expense not to exceed $50, 900, and assess
the cost of the same upon the property
benefited, Notwithstanding there may
not have been any petition therefor.
Without such indictment the city would
have no rightto construct the sewer, I'M
less the property owners had p%etitioned
for it.
II advised the Indictment, but that was
some time ago, and l supposed that the
Grand Jury were unwilling to take my
advice. | am not absolutely certain that
we can construct the sewer even under
that law. In this particular instance the
case is peculiar one. The sewer its entire
length will run through the property Of
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company. and
legal and difficult questions will yet
arise, l have no doubt.
1.-THE Corporation Counsel, / think,
agreed with me in advising the indict-
ment, or, at least, in advising the prop
erty owners above Henderson street who
need this sewer that that was one Of the
ways out of the difficulty
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-02-05
THE COMMITTEE SITS.
And Learns How the Boxes Have Beef
Kept Since Election.
cnncinl 10 fLa Inrea1l (ifa, AZoaua

Special to the jersey city Netvs.
TRENTON, Feb. A, 1890. THE Senate
Committee Of Elections got together as
soon as the boxes arrived. They called
Mr.. Scott before it and asked him several
questions. To these Mr.. Scott said that
the boxes had been in his possession since
November 5; that they had been locked
up in the vault OF the City Hall, the keys
to which were alone held by him n two
of his clerks, Thomas Halstead and Mich
ola Furey. With the exception of the
two boxes opened by Supreme court Com
missioner Nugent, who examined two of
the boxes of the Fifth district, and the
wear and tear of the journey from Jersey
City, they were in the same condition in
which they were when he received them.
The committee then summoned Senator
Mcdonald and told him that they had in
tended TO go on with the count of the vote
this morning but Senator Adrain had
stated that he was obliged to go South,
and had made a special request that the
court be suspended until he could be
present. The committee had decided to
comply with the request, and asked Mr..
Mcdonald il that would be satisfactory to
him. Mr.. Mcdonald replied that what
ever was greeable to he committee
would be agreeable to him.
The Clerks of the other cities and towns
were submitted to q like examination.
The Town Clerks of Harrison and Kear-
sealed since election night, and that ac-
cess could be had by men employed in the
town building to them.
The committee then fixed ten O'Clock
next Tuesday morning as the time for
proceeding with the count and adjourned.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-02-05
RALLYING OF UNITED LABOR.
typographical Union No. 81 Is Being
strongly Supported by the Other
Iahor CouuciIs Of ti,a r;+v

4ypOSFdputcd Onion w. oE As ntAuS
Strongly Supported by the Other
Labor Councils of the City.
Typographical Union No. 81 held a
regular meeting at STEERS Hall last night.
The attendance was good, notwithstand-
ing the ~'.grippish" tendency of the
weather and its being the first night of
the union at a new place of meeting.
1t was decided to affiliate with the
State Federation of Trades, and the sec
rotary was instructed to forward the
requisite c%apitation tax
The big committee appointed at the
last meeting of the union to visit the
other labor organizations of the city and
ask for support in demanding that the
city,s printing be done in union offices re-
ported that encouraging progress had
been made. Anumber of organizations
had adopted resolutions similar to those
passed by the printers and had promised
the active cooperation of their members
in the fight that had commenced. The
COMMITTEES did not propose resting until
all the labor councils in the city had ex-
pressed themselves In the matter.
An address to the Legislature urging
the adoption Of a genuine ballot reform
bill was adopted, there being but n dis
Senting vote.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-02-05
F~INANCIERS MEET.

Asking an Appropriation to Piece Out
Street Cleaning Moneys.
The Finance Board this morning held a
short special session and concurred in the
resolution of the Street and Water Board
sewers to drain the Bergen section
bounded by the Pennsylvania Railroad
on the north, ~Communipaw avenue on
south, Bergen avenue on the east and the
Hackensack on the west. The estimated
cost is respectively $e2,1 lis and $25. 955.
The resolution authorizing the improve
ment of Blocker street, from Durham to
Central avenue, was also ~concurred in.
City Collector U'Neill reported to the
Board that he had received from the
County Clerk, under report made by
COMMISSIONS of Adjustment, the sum of
S3S, 995. rs; also, from the Tax Commission
ers, assessment books containing the tax
levy for the year 1S89-90. amounting, ac-
cording to the reorganization in said
book. as follows
Real estate. .............. ........s 70,s01.7o
Personal........- ........ ,,....... 5,707,75o
s7c,5 500, As
Poll 5.135
The resolution of the Street and Water
Board authorizing the purchase of sup
plies. requisition No. 10, was concurred
in.
The Comptroller reported the receipts
Of the week as $33, or. 10.
The writ of certiorari served upon the
Board in the case of the City Publishing
Company was received and the clerk
authorized to make a proper return Inc
the direction of the City Attorney.
A communication from the Police
Commissioners asking that George
w. La Baw be paid $500 for his services
in the preparation of plans, &c, for the
new Police Headquarters building was
referred to the Board of Street and Water
Commissioners. Corporation Counsel
Edwards was requested to frame a bill
looking to an increase of the appropria-
ton for the removal of garbage from the
streets. The January pay roll was
passed.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-02-05
UNDER LOCK AND SEAL.
Continued from First Page.

States in which 1t was easy to obtain a
divorce. Mr.. Marsh also opposedtne bill,
but this opposition was fruftless against
Mr.. Potts eloquence, and the bill passed
second reading.
The same gentlemen crossed lances
again when Mr.. Kalisch's bill allowing
litigants in the district courts to appeal
on questions of fact as we'll as law to the
Court of Common Pleas.
Mr.. Erwin, opposing the bill, said that
it was framed in the interest of the law
yers. Mr.. Potts contended that it was n
just bill. As the District Courts are now
consulted. he said. the judges have the
litigants in their power. and can make up
the state of n case to suit themselves:
Again Mr.. Potts prevailed aud the bill
naeqad
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-02-05
PERSONAL AND NOTABLE

AMI Notable
A forty-year-old horse still works for Squire
Miller at Bridgeton.
The company of Hollanders who are raising
celery on a large scale iii Michigan are thinking
of buying up the swamp lands that border many
rivers in New Jersey, particularly the Raritan
and Passaic. The calamus beds are said to be
exceedingly rich for celery raising, and thous-
ands of acres of this sort Of. land between New
Brunswick and the Amboys can be bought for a
song.
The New Jersey confectioners have formed |
State association to raise the price Of candy
and to prevent retail dealers from cutting prices.
Mayor Job Male has issued a notice to all the
Plainfield tobacco dealers warning them that
hereafter the sale of cigarettes to minors will
not be tolerated.
A petition is being circulated and generously
signed asking the State Board of Education to
reappoint W.. 7. +. Ayers of Somerville as Supe-
rintendent Of Public Instruction for Somerset
county.
The New Jersey division of the League of
American Wheelmen has decided to hold the
State meet at Plainfield on May 30 and 81.
The Atlantic county Board of Freeholders
appoin'ea = oonn,.''ce . 'aNe 'es'in.ony N 'ne
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n aei 70 .ne ine ~ carrying pfouuc.s "
Aeah'io wy
One OF Governor Green's last appointments
was that of DR.. G. f. Ribble, of Milford, Hunter
don county, one of the commissioners OF
regimentai monuments of New Jersey troops on
the Gettysburg battlefield.
Joseph Tillotsou. formerly editor of the Engle.
wood Times. has made public his prospectus of a
new linden endent PAPER to be published. and to
be known as the Englewood Press.
M ,a.
roant last Tt,,rsdam n;nt,+ Tha - c;+s 30
non,,atton 80 ) 600 81 - a. 800 oe ~ -
Thaa1Sm;aa, caminamn- 80 49, r,nnont - o.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-02-05
Greenville,s bank Redeyivous.

Greenville is to have a bank after oil.
A number of the prospective directors as
sembled at Mr.. Victor Lembeck's Ocean
avenue real estate Office and discussed the
last evening. AS several of the members
were unable to be present the meeting
was adjourned until Saturday evening, at
which time decisive action will be taken.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-02-05
The Ballot Box seizure.

1t seems to us the seizure OF the bal
lot boxes Of this county and their
deportation to Trenton is a very
revolutionary proceeding. Judge
Knapp granted an injunction in the
case Of the Bayonue boxes Weshave
no doubt he was right ain doing
SO. In other States, where
contests of this kind arise
involving any examination of
official records, it is the custom of
the investigating committee to pro
coed to the location where the docu-
ments are officially kept, and there ex-
anime them. Witnesses, OF course.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-02-05
Robert Davis as a Mayoralty Can
didate.

Robert Davis as a Mayoralty Can
didate.
The movement in progress in the
Democratic ranks for the nomination
of Sheriff Robert Davis for Mayor has
already gained much force and magni-
tude. It looks as if MI. Davis might
lie nominated in compliance with the
general demand of the party, in
which case his election would be car
ried triumphantly.
Mr. Davis has a reputation for per
sonal and political honesty, for good
faith between man and man. This
commends him to his party organ
ization. Those associated with him
in the leadership of the party will
know that his aim is, not the
qualification of a selfish ambition, but
the advantage of the party on grounds
of public policy.
The name of Mr.. Davis, should he
be the choice of the party, will com
mend itself to the general body OF
the voters for largely similar easons.
Though a staunch Democrat he has
always made the public service his
first consideration. He can be
trusted to make good appoint
ments to Office and to insist on the
administration of all departments OF
the city government on a purely bust
ness basis.
Mr.. Davis, should he be nominated,
will without doubt command the un-
broken strength of the Democratic
phalanx. and will have a large out
side backing besides.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-02-05
An ocean Avenue Entertainment.

Miss Christine Beekman gave Q pleas
ant sociable at her residence on Ocean
avenue last night. The large parlors
and presented q most attractive appear
apcee There were music and dancing,
and supper was served at midnight.
Some of the guests We're Mr.. and Mrs.
John Stevens, Mr.. and Mrs. J.. +. Wilson,
Mr.. and Mrs. Cumbersou, Miss Ella Cum
berson, Miss Jessie Dawson, Miss Hannah
child, Frank Anderson. Abram Judd,
George Post.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-02-05
A Knife in a scufHe.

Henry Ward and James Dodd, engaged
in caring for cattle shipped to Europe,
had a quarrel last evening at the corner
of Eighth and Henderson streets. Ward
drew n pocket knife and stabbed Dodd III
the breast, arm and finger. Both men
were taken to the station house by Ser
geant Reardon and Policeman Lowry.
DIR. Hoffman attended to Dodd, and found
the wound III his breast was not serious
unless erysipelas should set in.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-02-05
A COUPLE OF S0CIALS.
Dinner at Mr.. john min House on
varlck Street.

Last night a dinner was given by John
Amin at his residence. No. 304 Varick
street in celebration of his birthday.
It was a most delightful affair. Dinner
was served at half past seven O'Clock, and
about fifteen guests were present. This
was followed by music and various
amusements. The guests were Mr.. and
Mrs. Hansen Carter, Mr.. Harry Sloane,
Mr.. and Mrs. Scion Palmer, Louis Aimes,
Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Amin, Clifford
Amin, Percival Amin, Miss Margaret
Amin.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-02-05

The Board OF Street and Water Conn
missioners held an a%diontned meeting
this morning. There were present Com
m~issioners Van Keuren and Somers.
Commissioners Dugan was in the lobby.
The main object of the meeting was TO
confer with several taxpayers in refer
ence to the West Hobokeh joint sewer,
but as there were no taxpayers repre-
sented, the Board adjourned without
accomplishing anything.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-02-05
OFFICES.

advertisements, Subscriptions and Newsdealers
Orders received =:
First and Clinton Streets, J. D. Sin
clair.
UxIox Hull II. Fischer, No &c Palisade Avenue
BERGEN PoINT-T. W.. Dobson, opposite Railway
Depot.
BAYoNSE-J n. Brewer, No. 481 Avenue D..
FIVE Porxrs &c. w. Pheiffer, No. 663 Newark
Avenue
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-02-05

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