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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-12-11
AN OYSTER MURDERER.
Delaware BAY Rivalves Depleted by
the Energetic tRorer.O

SPsefat ~ The Jersey Citg Netos-
SALEM, Dec II. 1898 3--Much has been
said Of late In reference 70 the "borer'-a
small mollusk that is deprsdating the oyster
beds in Delaware Bay. It has been said that
these pests made their first appearance
within the past ten years, but Captain
"JAckr HArrh Of Leesburg who for mum
bar Of years was In command of the
Maurice River police boat says they have
been knowa for the past quarter of q cen
tury, but they have not been SO Obstructive
m to seriously menace the oyster crop
until within the past few years. He attrib-
utss their presence in such large numbers
this year and last to the fact that Hog
Island oysters have bcen planted in Maurice
River Cove and this species seems to attract
the "borsr." In dredging in beds whore the
hog Island oysters were planted Captain
Harris says "borers" are caught by the
bushel. The oyster ''borer' is small mol
lusk, almost an exact reproduction of the
well known coDch, about one inch in length.
When the "borer1 Is alive hearty and ready
for business, the aperture in its shell is closed
BY a small valve, shaped like the bottom OF
= horses foot To attack the oyster
1t throws the valve back and attaches itself
to the shell by suction, puts its drill
in operation, and bores an accurately round
hole into the vital parts of the oyster, and
the latter succumbs in few days 1t seems
TO preferably attach itself to the oyster near
the hinge or thick part of she'll
If the destructive work of the "borer' is
not checked in some way it is only the ques-
ton of few years when the oyster beds of
Delaware Bay and its tributaries will be de-
populated, and the succulent Maurice River
Cove will be a thing of the past. And
there appears to be no way of destroying the
"borer" without destroying the oyster beds
also
Another uniyalve that is present in large
numbers in the oyster beds in small snail
like animal that oystermen called the s'win-
kle." Some persons have conf0uHAsd it
with the "borsr," but although it attaches
itself to the shell Of the oyster, it is per-
fectly harmless, and does not damage the
oyster in the least
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-12-11
HOMER BRooKFs AssAILANT HELD.

The hearing in the case of John Bull,
charged with assaulting Mr.. Homer Brooke
of Greenville, on the night of November IS,
was held this morning in Justice Kimmerly's
court. John Bull appeared with Robert
as counsel for Mr.. Brooke. Mr. Brooke tes-
titled to the row in effect as first published in
THE JERSEY CITY NEWS Dr. Hollister said
that he attended Mr.. Brooke for conclusion
of the brain, caused by blow he received
behind the ear. He said that Mr. Brooke was
confined in bed ten days, and at times was
very delirious. William B. Dubois, J. Grass,
A. J. Tagiliew, Conductor Backer, w. o.
Cement and A. Detwiller told what they
knew Of the assault. Justice Kimmerly de-
cided to hold Bull for the Grand Jury in the
sum of $500 bail.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-12-11
NOT YET POSTMASTER.

Robert Jordan says He Has Not
Been Notified of His appointment.
Congressman Fielder said today that he
did not believe any action had been taken in
the matter of the appointment of Robert
Jordan Postmaster, because Mr.. Jordan's
application was not filed until last Tuesday
Mr.. Fielder would not venture an opinion
on the success of the application.
Robert Jordan said this morning that he
had not received any intimation that he had
been selected for the position, but said that
be had already received many applications
for positions i'll the postoffice, and letters of
CONGRATULATIONS
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-12-11
BALTIMORE AND oHIOs APPEAL
Objection to the Assessment of the
State Assessors.
Special to the Jersey Citu Ne,,


TRENTON, Dec II, 1S93.-William Keut-
gen of New York and William NJ.
Griffith of Baltimore, representing
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
appeared before the State Board Of Assessors
today and appealed from the assessment
in New Jersey The amount involved is only
81, 100, but it is contended that the tax is
Illegal, because under the Interstate
Commerce law the corporation is to pay
its taxes at Baltimore, its home. Its sys-
TENS in this State are the Baltimore
and New York Railroad and the Staten
Island Rapid Transit Railway. The objec-
tion, however, relates only to equipment for
through business. Should the New Jersey
assessors insist upon the payment of this tax
the matter will be carried to the United
States Supreme Court. All the railroad
companiesare fighting similar taxes.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-12-11
BELLE BILLIONS LUCK.
By Gable to the United Press.

LONDON, December II, 1893.-The litiga-
tion over the will of the fourth Earl of Clan
carty, has been settled By the terms of the
settlement the present Earl, who achieved
great notoriety by his marriage in 1889
to Belle Billion, music hall singer,
and his subsequent unsuccessful attempt to
procure a divorce from her, obtains the
furniture, pictures and plate left at Garbally,
the Earl's residence at Ballinasloe,
County Galway, ireland, and $4,000
from his mother, Adeliza, DoWager Lady
Clancarty. The latter also pays all the costs
of the litigation. The Earl and his wife are
now living happily together and have twins.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-12-11
TRACTION COMPANY WINS.
The Injunction Against Patrick Nc
Donald Wade Permanent.


The Consolidated Traction Company may
now place trolley pole on the sidewalk OPP
posite Patrick McDonald's house on Newark
avenue, and that gentleman must not inter-
fere. Chancellor McGill virtually said so
this morning, and that settles the famous
fight of the Newark avenue sterekeeper
against the company.
Counsellor Vredenburgh's injunction, on
the part of the company, granted few
days ago, was made permanent, there being
no counsel on the opposite side to oppose it.
While allowing the injunction to issue, the
Chancellor said that the company must not,
in placing the poles, do injury to the prop
erty.
When the temporary injunction was
granted full history of Mr. McDonald's
fight appeared in these columns Briefly, it
is that the company was about to place a
trolley pole on Mr.. McDonalds property.
He threatened he would shoot any man
attempting to put the pole in place.
The company's men abandoned their
operations and the company's counsel
obtained an order to show cause why an in
junction against Mr. Mcdonald should not
issue. The order was returnable this morn
ing with the above result
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-12-11
BYRNEs sHAD0WING THE 'REDs.a
Necessary Precautionary Steps Taken
Against Anarchists.

New YORK, Dec. II, 1s93-Police Superin-
tendent Byrnes has received information
that the local Anarchists, fired by the
recent bold deeds of their compatriots in
France and Spain, are meditating some
deyiltry, and has taken steps to thwart
the plans Of the "Reds" All last night de-
tectives were engaged in shadowing several
notorious and desperate characters in the
hope Of locating the place where explosives
are said to be stored Chief Byrnes himself
did net retire until near daylight So far
No arrests have been made The police re-
fuse to speak on the sub
ject, but it was learned nevertheless
that within the next few hours every known
Anarchist in the metropolis will be under
police surveillance, and that special guard
of detectives will be stationed at all the pub
lie buildings.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-12-11
BUSTED soMERVILLEs JAIL.
spsclel to the Jersey ci.y Ne,os

SPscEesI 20 NE JeTEdV CEsD Ne1Cs.
SoAERvILLH, Dec. II, 1s93.-Rsuben
Strickland, enc of the band Of robbers ar
rested dear Millstone last week, and Pearl J..
Rodgers, colorsd, whe was serving time for
robbery, escaped frsm the Jail here late last
evening. They were tracked as far af
Strick1and's house in Blackwelrs Mills where
traces of them were lost. The escape oc-
CURED while H. Hoffman, an old trusty SER
want was locking up the gang of tramps
who pass each night in the jail. He had
opened the door to let them in when Strick-
land jumped forward and knocked the old
man senseless. Rodgers had 8 club in case
the blow did not do the job. The whole
county was notified of the escape
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-12-11
FOLLOWED WIFE AND BROTHERS.

NEW YORK, December II, 1898 Edgar NJ.
Sc Johnson, died at his residence on Fifth
avenue and twenty-eighth street, last night.
Mr.. johnson lost his wife and three brothers
within year, and this affected him deeply
and told on his health He was Ex-Governor
Hoadleys partner for fully a quarter of a
century, and came with him to this city from
Cincinnati His age was fifty-six years.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-12-11
MR.. LINN BRUCE INTERVIEWED.
Greatly Shocked to Hear of Miss
ScOtf,S Condition.

Greatly Shocked to Hear of Miss
Scott's Condition.
A World reporter yesterday interviewed
Mr.. Linn Bruce at the home of his father,
Rev. James Bruce, in Andes, N Y Mr..
Bruce said that his engagement to Miss
Scott was dissolved by mutual consent He
offered, he continued, to marry her if she
thought best, but she decided to break off
the match.
miss Scott's people are aware of the cir
cumstances," he continued, ''and a week
after the engagement was declared off she
visited my brothers family, and
saw me frequently. No one can
regret more than this painful
matter. have heretofore refused to talk
of the matter, but think the occasion de-
mands that | speak now. I have always
had the highest regard for Miss Scott, and
am greatly shocked to hear of her condi-
tion.n
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-12-11
MATTERs OF FACT.

Large assortment of Toilet Articles
Fancy Soaps, Sponges, chamois Skins
Brushes, Combs, at low prices, visit Ewing
& Company.
For whitest Sweetest and most nourish-
ing home made bread, buy New Jerseys
bestfour. Wholesale only at D. E. Clearys,
Grove & llth streets.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-12-11
NO DATE FOR THE HEARING.

Mayor Wanser has not as yet decided upon
day on which to summon the members of
the Street and Water Board before him to
answer the charges preferred against them
Tie death of Secretary Nevin's father has
increased the Mayors duties to such an ex-
tent that he had but little time to spend in
investigating the charges. Upon Mr.
Nevin's return, however. he win bring the
charges UP for hearing.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-12-11
RIDDLE WOULD NOT PAY.
Must show the Chancellor why He
should Not Go to Jail.


Should Not Go to Jail.
Judge Henry Puster obtained from Chan
cellor McGill this morning an order to show
cause why James B. Riddell, member of
the Jersey City Fire Department, should not
be committed for contempt of court in dis
regarding an order of the Chancellor direct
ing him to pay alimony to his wife Able.
Some time ago Mrs. Riddle commenced a
suit for maintenance against her husband,
familiarly known in the department as
Jimmy" That suit resulted in the wife
gaining a decision allowing her $25 month
alimony. Jimmy has not paid any ali
mony for three months and his wife, in her
petition says he receives a good salary
f rom the city sufficient to meet the alimony
regularly. She says that her children are
sick and suffering for want of food, while
Jimmy is revelling on SIS month and
keeps it all to himself If her husband does
not pay her anything soon she will be obliged
to ask Poormaster Hewitt to look after her
and her children
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-12-11
sRTEET AND WATER BOARD.
President Madden Absent From This
Mornings Meeting.

II 4
Mornings Meeting.
Owing to the absence of President Mad
den this morning, Commissioner Somers
presided at the meeting of the Street and
Water Board. Nothing was said of the
charges recently made against the board
The members are all anxiously awaiting an
opportunity to explain their action.
Henry Byrne was awarded the contract
to construct a sewer in Girard avenue. The
Board decided to proceed with the construc-
of the branch main West Side sewer and the
proposed laterals The payrolls of the en-
ployees at Bellville and High Service were
passed.
As the Board of Adjudication objection
was received from Sip avenue property own
ers in the matter of an assessment levied for
the improvement of Duncan avenue The
objectors claim that they derive no benefit
from the improvement.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-12-11
DON'T FISH ON SUNDAY.
sneciai to the Jersev cifv Ne,re

Special to the Jersey city Ne,ce.
PATERSON, Dec. II, 1s93-Louis Rafman
and Highness Rubenstein, of Blooming
dale, eight miles from this city, were arrested
today for dragging fish nets in the Mud Pond
yesterday. 1t is alleged that they scooped
up three barrels of fish. The accused were
brought to this city, and gave bail for their
appearance in court
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-12-11
SPANISH TROOPS AT MASS.
81 cable to the United Press.

By CUote 70 tte OHE3eu PfeSS.
MELnLA, Morocco, Dec H. 1S93.-The
feast of the immaculate conception was
celebrated at Fort Guariah yesterday Dur
ing the service Of the mass the troops occu-
pied stragetic positions to guard against any
attack that might be made by the Ritfians.
There was no trouble, however, during the
mass, and the day passed peacefully.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-12-11
NO ITALIAN CABINET YET.
b. cable to the Unitea Press.

b. CdbIe to The United Press.
ROME, Dec. IL, 1895. .-Lieutenapt General
and Senator Cesare Ricotti, several times
Minister of War, had conference today
with Signor Crispi, who continues in his
efforts to form Cabinet The conference
caused comment owing to the fact that Cen
eral Rcotti is in favor of reducing the army
by cutting off two entire corps
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-12-11
DIR. ]. 8. ooNoVER DEAD.
speeial te gAs Jsrssy str Ne...

75PttIt5s y 141s 0sTsFJ kfFH 1VttsS.
RED BANK, Dec. II, 1S93.--Dr. James 3.
Conovsr, aged about forty five years, died at
lie home here this morning of Bright's
disease. He was born i'll Freehold township,
and moved to this place about thirteen years
ago. He was well known practitioner
throughout the county. He leaves q widow,
but no children.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-12-11
POOR BOX STOLEN.
Special to The Jerseu Citu Ne.u,

gpecaGI to The Jersey City Nel0s.
PATERSON, Dec. IL, 1SgS.-Between eight
and nine o'clock last night, while the services
were in progress at the German Lutheran
Church here, thief entered the edifice, tore
the poor box from this wall and dscamped
with it. The box is only opened once year
and at this time usually contains about $50.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-12-11
SPANS OUR M'KINLEYITEs.
b. cable to the Un nited Press.

BIZ C00le 10 We Cntted PreSS.
BILBoA, Dec. II, 1S93.-A meeting of COM
mercial men was held in this city on Satur-
day last to protest against the commercial
treaties negotiated with German and other
countries. The meeting denounced the gov
ernment for negotiating the treaty with
Germany and adopted resolutions declaring
that a nlodas viuendi should be negotiated
Austria
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-12-11
TWO HUNDRED INDICTMENTS.

The December Term of Court opens to-
morrow, and it will have a very large civil
and criminal calendar to dispose of. There
are no less than two hundred indictments to
be tried.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-12-11
COUNTY ROAD CASE COMPROMISED

The County Boulevard appeal case brought
by Michael NJ Stevens has, by consent of
counsel, been compromised for S2,64S, an in
crease of 1854 over the amount of the Com
missioners of Condemnation. The property
is sitnated at Nelson and St. Paurs avenue.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-12-11
REVIVAL OF BUSINESS.

SHELTON, Conn, Dec. Il, 1885,. The
Derby Cotton mill started up on full time
today. The concern is now pressed with
orders The operatives have been on short
time for number of months.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-12-11

30 Co6ls 70 de Fllife0 FSess.
BERLIN. De-. II, J 1893. The Klciae
Journal says It hopes that the
Anarchist outrage in the French Chamber
OF Deputies will not lead TO the suggestion
in the Reichstag Of revival of
the asati-Socialist lazy. An am0nd-
paper adds. would serve all purposes in
Germany If there were different public
prosecutors.
The Cologne Gazette says it hopes France
will seize the initiative to obtain common
International measures for the suppression
M Anarchists.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-12-11
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

NEW YORK, Dec. II, lS9S-Forecast for thirty-six
hours, ending at T. NJ, Tuesday; For southeastern
New York, including Long Island also for Connecti-
cut and northern New Jerseys-Fair today. followed
by slightly warmer weather during the day; west
erly changing to northeasterly winds Tuesday af-
ternoon
Harlnett,s Thermom
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-12-11
PROVISIONAL COMMITTEE MEETING

The Provisional Committee Of the Central
Democratic Committee will hold meeting
todight at the Hotel Washington. 1t is said
that Prosecutor Winfield will introduce
plan of reorganization that will meet with
the approval of a majority of the members
Of the commit tee
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-12-11
AuarcIists i'm s.yftzerIand.

BEENE, Dsc. II, 1923. The Swiss Govern
nlent is disposed TO taks measures against
Anarchists and their right Of asylum il, this
country The Precursor General will make
& list Of all the known Anarchists in Switzsr-
land Several hundred Of them are known
to be living in She principal centres, such as
Zurich, Bsle. st. Gall and Lusano.
President Moth of ths National Council,
the Swiss representative body, upon the
opening of soday's session expressed his own
and the Councils abhorrence Of the Anarch-
ist outrage in the Chamber of Deputies in
Paris. His remarks wero greeted with pro
lcfIoed Annlansn
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-12-11
DEATH OF DIR. ]. r. HOFFMAN.
Special to The Jersey Ci.g Neqvs.

MoRRIsTowN, Dec. IL, 1888 DIR. Joseph
R. Hoffman, well known physician of this
city, died suddenly at his residence here
this morning Of peritonitis. He was thirty
six wears old
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-12-11
Arlington CemeterY.

= Lot and graves cared for by Cemetery Association
No assessments moderate prices, perfect title Four
and half miles from Court House; "A minutes by
rail from Erie Depot. Ofice over Provident Savings
Bank, 2G9 Washington street
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-12-11

HOODS Sarsaparila, the king of medl-
cines, conquers scrofula, catarrh, rheuma-
tism and aliother blooc diseased. Hoods
and only Hoods.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-12-11
Must suppress All Anarchists.

~ Gable to the United Press.
LONDON, Dec. II, 1so3.--The st. James
Gazette today demands, not only that legal
obstacles be placed in the way of the pur-
chase of explosive chemicals, but also the
repression of Anarchist speeches and liter
ature.
The Globe calls upon the Public Prosecutor
to suppress all the Anarchist organs in Lon
don and elsewhere il Great Britain
The Westminster Gazette says it approves
of the most rigorous laws, both national and
international against the overt acts of
Anarchists, OF acts showing felonious in
tent. 1t protests, however, against censor
ship as unpopular, Of Socialist and other
doctrines supposed to lead to Anarchism
1t says that suppression of the freedom Of
discussion will be found nc guarantee against
Anarchist outrages.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-12-11
Symyathy fer French Deputies.

BuDllPEsT, Dec. II, 1898 I'm the Hungarian
Diet today several Of the members expressed
their sympathy for those wounded by the
bomb explosscel in the French Chamber Of
members of the Chamber upon their conduct
on the occasion.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1893-04-15
Stories Told by Montana Men.

Marcus DAILY was not at the casting. of
course, yesterday, but many representa-
tive Montana men were there, not the
least prominent being j. NJ. Palmer of
Butte, who has creek named for him up
in his State. A story goes with the NAM
ing of this creek. Recently when Col.
Harvey, Jemes Barnes, Jr., and Judge
Bickford were visiting him he invited
them to go trout fishing. Toward night
fal! they found clear stream and camped
on its banks expecting to fish in it the
next morning, but it was merely stream
occasioned by the melting of glacier.
and when they awoke in the morning it
was dry. They named it Palmer creek
because it was full in the evening and
dry in the morning.
Judge Bickford has reputation, too,
in his State for something else besides
oratory. At one of the clubs in Helena
a stranger was being entertained whu
boasted that he could make more and
fancier smoke rings from his cigar or pipe
than any man in the State. The Judge
told him that he knew a man who could
beat him making rings, using his breath
only; that on cold mornings this man
went out and made rings out Of the atmos.
phere, which the Indian girls picked up
and wore as bracelets Inter- Ocean.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1893-04-15
Divorces BY Candle.

In Burmah, as in civilized Europe, sus-
picion often disturbs the family circle,
but instead of filing lawyers pockets and
giving society papers highly spiced para
graphs, the following effectual mode Of
procedure is adopted:
The family relatives on both sides are
called Uneven distant cousins long
way of-and many are the long journeys
made in jolting bullock carts, and many
the animated discussions by the cigar
putting circle Of relatives squatted cere-
moniously on the bamboo matted floor.
If no amicable settlement can be OBJ
tanned thus-and very difficult it is to
smooth down the quarrels as rule, for the
Burmese are spirited race-the elders or
patriarchs of the village or district are
called in, and after the circumstances
are explained, arbitrator are appointed
from among them, who proceed as fol-
lows: Two candles-wax if possible, but
generally rushlights-are selected of
equal length and thickness, and being
simultaneously lighted, are placed on the
table if the establishment boasts of one;
if not, on the floor.
This is done with the greatest gravity,
care being taken that neither party has
any advantage over the other in the shape
of draughts through the doors and Gran
MES, and that all present are seated at a
sufficient distance to prevent their breath
ing from affecting the flame.
The gradual burning down of the flames
is then watched with breathless and sol
emn silence, which eliminates as one or
the other of these slowly burns down and
sputters out its life in the waters of the
basin in which it IS fixed.
A deep 'ah!' gutteral sigh of relief,
greets this termination, and if it be the
husbands candle that burns out first he
and his relatives walk slowly out of doors,
solemnly and silently, leaving his better
half in possession of the goods and chat
tells contained therein; if the wife s candle
expires first, she and hers do likewise,
and with small present to the judges
and umplres the divorce is completed.