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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-22
NEW PHASE OF BOND ISSUE.

That an attempt is to be made by the
Knights of Labor. to preven. Secretary
Carlisle from making his proposed DO d
issue there remains no longer any ques-
tion. The attempt will be made
and there can be little doubt that
an action of the char acter
suggested would be entertained by the
court even If the secretary Of the treas
ury finally succeeded in making the
issue under sanction of law. Several
recent decisions of the supreme court
could be cited, notably Judge Longs
case cnjoininy the commissioner of pen
sions from suspendirg or reducing his
pension in support of the attempt to
enjoin the secretary Of the treasury from
making the bond Issue.
But under the act by which Secretary
Carlisle derives his authority he can
probably Issue bonds for the specific
purpose Of maintaining the gold reserve.
That law has been invoked by him to ex-
tricate himself from the present dilemma
and the only argument concerning the
legality Of such issue that has any
shadow Of reason in it, is the question
Of the continuity of that law, and even
this question is hardly sufficient in the
face Of a rapidly decreasing reserve to
have any force,
But the important point at issue is
that Carlisle has not regarded the gold
reserve as inviolable. He has repeat
edly and Is today using that
reserve for other purposes.
This he has no right to do. Should he
use the gold acquired by the iew loan
for any other purpose an Injunction
would unquestionably be issued to re-
strain him from a palpable violation Of
law. An injunction could be asked for
today to prevent his diverting the
gold held by the treasury for
the specific purpose of redeem
ing the circulation to any other use
He has no right to issue bonds to meet
a deficiency of the revenue, and most
liberal construction of the resumption
act will fail to disclose any such
right. The News has contended from
the start that the secretary's use of the
gold reserve for meeting the expenses of
the government was illegal, and
that il he proposes to use the
gold obtained by the proposed
new bond issue he would simply
be continuing illegal acts already be-
gun. This view is now generally ac-
cepted throughout the country and The
Boston Herald in discussing it says :
with regard TO the secretary's legal
right to sell bonds for any other purpose
than the redemption of greenbacks. an
injunction should not be needed. The
letter of the law is so plain that of
itself it ought to be n sufficient
restraint. The bond issue clause Of the
resumption act Is expressly and explic-
lily confined TO provisions for the re-
demption of the grcenbacks." The ap
pearance Of the Knights of Labor into
this new and hitherto untrodden field
for labor organization is inn
rortant only for its novelty,
because 1t rarely happens that
secretary OF the United States Is so
ignorant Of his obligations or so wilful
in his disregard of them as 10 call out
such widespread doubt of his sincerity
when he asks for an opportunity to
strengthen n fund he is continually
drawing uron in au illegal manner.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-22

Mr.. CARLISLE seems to be of the opin-
ion with Grover that congress is super
fuous. If congress is to have no voice
in either diplomatic or financial prob
lens what is it here for, anyway.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-22

AFTER the bond issue expedient has
been worked ont what scheme may next
be resorted to to supply the Democrats
with funds 10 enable them to run the
country? Under Republican rule Uncle
Sam was able TO support himself.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-22
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING


The annual report of the Yale Field Cor
poration shows a debt Of 5000. We
presume that the corporation
will provide for the deficiency
by passing bylaw directing that no
admission fee for entrance to games on the
field shall be charged next year. Why
should the collegians fail to make use
of that almost inspired financial scheme
for filling the pocket by emptying 1t, in
vented by Professor Wilson, the great
Shenandoah economist
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-22
Expectations Realized.

NEW LONDON, Conn, Jan. 22.-At noon
yesterday the naval board finished its
work and announced the corrected time
made by the cruiser Montgomery in her
speed trial. The speed award is 190ss, n
fraction over 10 knots. aud brings her
builders bonus of 100000.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-22

THE stockholders of the Worlds fair
who are complaining tl.at they have re-
ceived but ten per cent. return on their
investment should sink few dollars in
the next European expectation. Then
they will receive ten per cent. assess
meut.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-22

NEW HAvES, Jan. %. 49, n vsiuable
electrical plant IL being set mp in ths
Sheffield scientific school Of Yale for the
use OF students taking the electrical
course. IL Is thought that the next fresh
man class will show by its increase that
the move Ia good ons
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-22
Gov. Mitchell will use in putting them
to sleep on January %.

THERE is no truth in the statement
that the Pine Ridge Indians are "dying
off like sheep" Lo doesn't die in a way
to warrant that comparison.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-22

CHICAGO Democrats last Saturday got
out Senator Hills little boom. scratched
off "1S92" and and wrote in 1896. :"
David is now all equipped for defeat
again.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-22
new YORK & NEW ENGLAND
Passenger Train Service, Week Days,
Corrected to Jan. z, 1894.

Passenger Train Service, Week Days,
Corrected to Jan. z, 1894.
Trains leave PROVIDENCE as follows;
For Boston--s;05 q. m, IL m; 4;2o p. M RETURN
$50, q m; i7:2o, $50 p. m.
HYDE PARK, wALPoLE-s:o5 a. m, IL m; 4:2o
FRANKLIN-s:oS a. M "a M; 4:so, 7;i5 p. m.
WEST wRENTHAM, ARNoLD's MILLS AND
ADA DALE-s:05 a. m, l2m.; 4;2o 7;io p. m.
MILO sos a. m; 4:2o p. m.
ARLINGToN7:lo,1i:3 IL rs M; 80, $780, ''li 90 pm
KNIGHTsvILLE-7:lo $40, il:s5 a. m; 2;a5 e;3o,
cRSNsToN' NATIcK. RIVER POINT, CENTRE
VILE, wAsHINGT0N-7:lo, elo, 1f:35 a. m;
1905, 2:45, 4:so, $3.50, $50, 'Si1 90 p. NJ.
oAKLAwN-7;io, s;io, i'sS, a. m; 2;45, 4;ao $3.50
$3.50, s'ilioo p. m.
PONTIAC, ARCTIC, QUIDNIcK--7:io, II Us a. m;
2:45, $50, ESQ, ell 90, p. m. le
ANTHONY-7;lo, ssi0, 1I;35, a. m; 2;45, 4i3o. $50
$3.50, all 100, p. m.
SUMMIT, oNEoo. sTERLTNo-7:Io. sao, a. m;
COVENTRY. GREENE. MoosUp pLAINFIELD
--7;1o s:io, a. m; ~ 2'o5, 2:45, 4i5o p, m.
JEwETT CITY, VERSAILLES, BALTIC, SOUTH
wINDHAM, wlLLIMANTIc-s;io a. m; n;oo,
4:3o p m.
HARTFoRD-s:io a. m; Ia:os, 4;3o p. m.
WATERBURY, FIsHKILL--s:l0 a. m.
NORWICH-7.i0, gil0 a. M; ~ ;05, 1880 p. m.
EAsT-rHoMPsoN, WEBSTER souTHBRipoE
and woRcEsTER-s;os a. M; 400 p IN.
CHICAGO AND THE WEST VIA NEWBURG,
AND ERIE R'Y-s;io a. m.
PAsCoAG AND INTERMEDIArE STATIONS
$3.50, $3.50. IL a. M, 400 and $50 D. m. sainr-
days only at II ;i5 p. m Leave Pascoss at o;2,,
7:i0 and s;i5 a. m, i2iio and s;s3 y. m; satur-
All trains leave from west end OF Union Depot
Providence.
s'saturdays only. s-sundays only.
Tickets between Boston and Providence uimited)
wR BABcooK, PA
@. W. oFFyTT, supt elro
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-22
WARREN AND BRISTOL snASoH.

WARREN AND BRISTOL BRANCH.
,.aye PROVIDENCE Undis Street station) fx
nEwp0RT AND FALL RIVER.
TOO, rs express and $50 q m. and Is;sa
4:so aud (vis New York boaD at 6:S y. m.
Sundays for Fall River $50 u. M; $3.50 p. IN.
Newport (via New York boat) $50 pm.
Warren aad way stations at 100, 7i5, express, $50
and 9,t9 a. M, and aso. $780, 4;1o. sac. s3s 500
and IL 80 p. m.
Sundays at $50 q m. and ESQ., a. m.
DRIsToL-7:45 express 80, $40 a. m, 1880, 500,
1.2o, $3.50, 6;35, 500 and i;2o p m sundays,
$3.50 n. M and 6;3o p. m.
Electric cars leave Exchange place. Providence, at
slo7 25, $40 and s;2o m, IL 40 2;<o, 4PJ, 6;io
G;l5 and T;ao y. m. Leave Market Square ct i;oS
y. m.
Sunday at s:s5 O. IN and i:ie p. m.
NORTHERN DIvIsiOS.
Fitchburg aud way stations. 500, 1000 a. m;
4:i5 p. M.
Lowell and way stations 500, 1000 a. m. AIS p. m
Taunton and New Bedford, 500. S'i5 A. MI 2;oS.
3:25, SOS, $40. Taunton oniy) e;72, 1905 p m.
Sundays, 6:t5 q. m; $50 p. m.
Middloboro, s;i5 a. M; II :o5, 3.25, $50 r. m
plymouth, 6;i6 C, M; 3:25 r. m.
Points on Cape Cod, s;i, a. M; 3:25 p, m
Cottage City via New Bedford, i2;05 p. m.
Cottage City and Nantucket via Woods Hol, s:n
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-22
Promptly Handled by firemen.

Boston, Jan. 22.--What promised to be
. stubborn blaze was discovered last nigh hit
In the 4 I-2 story stone building II and 10
Pearl street. Damage to the extent of
0,000 was done by fire and water. The
building Is occupied by a mum Der OF firms
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-22
A Vicious Measure.
Boston Journal

Senator John Sherman's descrip-
tion of the Wilson bill as "vicious"
will anger the Bourbons, but
it is the solid truth. 1t is i'm
possible for intelligent men, whatever
their political opinions, to respect meas
ure which neither protects American in
dustry nor provides the necessary reve-
nue..
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-22

PRENDERGAsT's case has got ms far as
motion for new trial. If Prender-
gast's health is good he may live to hear
his lawyer begin their second argument.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-22
WORCESTER DIVISION.

Trains leave Providence ~ follows;
w0RCEsTER-st5 (express), 7:3o (accom.), s;1o
(accom.), IL 80 a. m. taccom); i:5o texp.), 4:2o
(exp. TO woonsocket). 65s Qoe. expo, sos p. m.
(accom)
eundays-s: 30 a. m. (accom); 900 p. m. taccom).
MILLvILLE--7 So e,45, siio, liso A. m; loo. 500,
4:2o, 5;45, sos p. m.
sundays-s:3o q, M; 500, 200 p. m.
BLACKSTONE JUNCTIoN-7;so, s;fa, e;1o, i0;i5,
1850, a. m; 100. 800. 400, i:2o. 6.i5 s;&5 7;ls
SOS. 1i:25 p. m.
Sundays $3.50. O. M; n'oS, 6Oo, 500, I;oo
$50 p. m.
WooNSoCKET-s;46 1850, ssfs. s:io 1913 1850
am.;l:oo. 1:5o. 800, <;oO 4;2o. 6:i5, 5;45 7i5.
SOS, II as p. m.
Sundays $50. a M; i7oo, 500, 500. TOO. $50 p IN.
GEO l.. CONNER A.C. Kendall,
Pass'r Tranic Manager. Genl Pass'r Agent
T.. q. ALLEN. Geul Supt
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-22

NEW York, Jan. 22.-The steamer La
Bretagne. from Havre. which arrived here
last evening. brought In Captain Harmon
and crew of IS men of the wrecked
Gloucester fishing schooner Susan l..
Hodge, who were rescued at sea Friday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-22
Rope Ready For Rape Fiends.

AURORA, Mo-. Jan. 22--Near Vernon
Mr.. Jacquin's 12-year-old daughter was
dragged to ths woods, tied toa tree and
ravished by two burly negroes. She was
hurt badly. Parties are searching for
them, and X found they will be lynched
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-22
4. ". LADD co.
This Week,
Opening
French
Challies.
Department First Floor.)

Department First Floor.)
An exhibition of exceeding beauty and
interest to the host of admirers of this
daintiest and loveliest of woolen fabrics.
In the threatening times of last fall it re-
quired courage to place import orders
for a summer nearly year ahead, but we
had faith that few choice things selected
thspecial viewto the demand of our trade
would find eager buyers and encouraged us
to place the order. Now the goods are
here. The quantity is less than usual, but
the selections are more even than usual
confined to the fetching and most exclu-
sive things, and those who would have
the prettiest and most exclusive of these,
when the time comes to wear them, must
avail themselves OF this early opportunity
to make their choice.
Nothing but an inspection of this beau
tiful display can give an idea OF the many
beauties OF design comprehended from
the most quiet production to the brilliant
novelty effected by the girl OF the period,
such as Satin Bands, Silk Stripes, Silk
Warp, Swivel Dots and plain Batiste
effects, each contributing to the attract
iveness of the showing.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-22

KING Lo BENGULA has pernicious
habit Of coming up serenely at most in
opportune moments. The willy colored
gentleman is evidently something of a
tactician.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-22

Ex-MrSrsTER STEVENS talks like a
man who realizes the meaning of an oath
to tell the whole truth and nothing but
the truth.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-22
waIthaIrs RssIgnation Accepted.

JACKSON, Miss, Jan. %. - Governor
Stone has written TO Senator Wslthall
accepting his resignation and expressing
regret st his withdrawal from public
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-22

BoURKE CocKRAS's speech will have
70 be revised. Mr.. Cleveland won't be a
popular man even outside Of election
day hereafter.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-22

1t Is probably not the col6est weather you ever
knew in your life but that is hox you feel just
now, because past suferings are soon forgotten,
and because your blood needs the enriching In
vigorating influence Of Ayers Ssrssparilla-the
Superior Medicine.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-22

Mr. CLEvELAsD gets in his first whack
at senator Hill on the New York and
New Jeuey bridge bill. How do You
like IL. senator?
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-22

THE News wants to distrib-
ute 1000 loaves Of bread a
day to the needy in our city.
Every contribution of J cents
buys a locf Of bread for some
body.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-22

The "last survivor of the Mexican
war" is beginning to put in an appear
ance in alarming quantities.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-22

The Duval club may not go to the
courts. Tne courts may come to the
Duval club with great distinctness.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-22

Ex-KING MILAN of Servia is on his
way back home for the purpose of
stirring mp more trouble.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-22

Mr.. CLEVELAND does not need to be
told that the stories of his greatness
were theories only.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-22

The fact that Liliuokalani has written
song is additional reason why she
should never DO restored to the throne.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-22

DA CANA seems to be gentleman
who revels in the advantage of having
been appropriately named.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-22

Mr.. CLEVELAND will probably not
paste the Hawaii correspondence in his
scrap book.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-22

fFrom the inaugural ad-
dress OF President
James Buch n n n n,
March Z, 1857.
"Our present hnan-
eial condition is without
. parallel In history.
No nation has ever be-
fore been embarrassed
from too large n sur
plus in the treasury.
No more re-
venue ought 20 be coll
lected from the people
than the amount neces-
sary TO defrAy the ex-
penscs Of awise ,econom-
Teal and emcient admin
istration Of the govern
rnent. To reach this
point IL was cessary to
resort 70 . modification
of the tari6.n
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-22

IT is question between the veracity
of Stevens and Blount with bad out
look for Blount.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-22
Mr.. Ch,ld. Not 40 wei.

PTLApEiPHrA, Jan. 22-The condition
Of George w. Childs n not 30 favorable
There has been q slight rise In his tenn
perature.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-22

The physicians continue to hold con.
sultation over the mangled remains OF
the Wilson bill.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-22
NEW YORK, NEW HAVEN AND
HARTFORD RAILROAD.
OLD COLONY SYSTEM.
Time tables giving full information
as to local and through train service
may be obtained at Providence sta
tion and stations below.
TRAIN SERVICE FROM PROVIDENCE
PRovIDENcE DIVISION.

Corrected to January 1, 1884,
DnCnnNT t;3b. .5:45, 800, 6;15, ss7 90, 7.4s,
BOSION 800, $4,000, III 40 g. m; sii2:0S
i;<o as2oA s3:2o Gi5i ssb:lo. $40, 6;27, s1;z0,
$780, 1000, Dos p. m RETURNING Leave Bos-
TON from Park Square Station 6;3o. $500, 300,
al0 ;00 i0;o3; $500 a. m lam; 100. $500. 2;3o 400.
500, $3.50. $50. 1850. 800, II 90, 1900 p. m.
ATTLEBOR0-e;oo, ssT;o0, 7i45, s:i6 300, 600,
s'll:2o a. M; 1905, i;4o; s;to ss;2o s;s5. 4;iS
sos, $50; s;s2, 1905 ii;io p. IN.
NORTH ATTLEBoRo and PLAINvILLE-s7:O 100,
si5. 1000. li:2o. m. ilo. 2;4o. $50, ssaa IL 10
pm
wAMPUM, wRENrHAM. NORWOOD CENTRAL,
NORWOOD and DEDHAM-''7;oo 1i:2o. a. ~.
$50 d. M; Sundays, b;i5 p. m.
MANSFIEID--5is5,s s5;<5, 600, ss7io0. 7;45--i0:00
n;aoA m, 1905, i;so. t:i5. $50. 's:ao. s;,a. 1905
Pm.
SUNDAY TRAINs
FOR BOSTON, ss5. '5;<5, se:i6. s;i6. 1850 O. m
l:so, $50. s;i5. $40, 1000 p m; Return, t:l1
800 a. M. loo, 900. $780, LAO. 500, 1900 p m.
ATTLEBoRo-7;45, s:i5. 1850 q m; 1880. t;so.
bs15, $40, 6;So y. m
NORTH ATTLEBoRo and PLAINvILLE-s'u
u. m.
MANsFIELD-4.s6. 'o;s s;is 1850 a. m; i's',
l:30. $40 p. m.
aParlor cars only
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-22

Mr.. CLEVELAND is still very fashion
able in English circles.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-22

CoRBE1r and Mitchell have not been
vsruittsd 70 choose the ring rules which
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-22
Giving Growers People Warning.

Boston Globe.
Over 20, 900 people ate horse flesh in Paris
last year, but many more than that num-
ber OF Americans will dine on boiled crow
on one day this year-the first Wednesday
in November, to wit.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-22
THE CITY OF PRoyIDENCE.
UNPAID TAXES

The undersigned hereby gives notice that in ac-
cordance with chapter "a Of the public statutes he
will on THURSDAY, the 18th day OF February,
1884 levy on ell real estate In the city OF Provi
dence against which city taxes for 1898 unpaid.
unless paid before said 18th day Of February.
u. l.. ID. GRANGER.
jsn22-au city Treasp a.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-22
ANNOUNCEMENTS OF THE
CITY OF PROVIDENCE.
THE CITY OF PROVIDENCE.
SEWER ASSESSMENTS

The owners OF estates assessed for the coastruc-
ton OF sewers in the streets hereinafter named
Hereby notified that tie assessments for said con-
structon were on the 18th day OF January 1894,
oiged at the Office OF the city treasurer.
In Camp street from near Grand View street to
North street and in North street from Summit
east OF Camp street 10 North Main street, and In
North Main street from North street TO Evergreen
street.
sIn vineyard street from Hawthorn street TO Pot
ters avenue.
II payment Of the whole Of an assessment is made
before the 18th day Of January, 1895, n deduction
will be made on the same at the rae OK six per
tentum per annum from the date OF payment TO
said last mentioned date.
One. third Of the assessment may be paid at any
time Within one year from the time the assessment
Is lodged with the city Treasurer, without In
terest
The second instalIment OF one third may be paid
within two years from the day of said Judgement
with the City Treasurer by paying In addition
thereto the interest on the whole amount due on
said assessment at the rate OF sir 90 per cent per
snnum from the FIRST day OF the second year after
said lodge me nj 60 the time OF payment.
The last or third installment Of the assessment
may be paid within three years after said lodge
ment by paying in addition thereto the interest
thers nj the rate Of six (s) per cent per annum
from the date of the last pas ment.
II tie hrst installmcnt Is not paid at the end OF
one year from the day of the lOdgment Of the as
sessnent with tie city treasurer the Whole assess
ment can then be collected with interest therefrom
at the rate Of six tsl per cent per annum and ex.
80 D.L D. GRANGER. City Treasurer.
janis-2st
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-22

Subscribe for the WEEKLY
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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-03-28

river render it impossible to maintain
the rack across the river. At the first
sign of high water the employees are
put to work removing the rack and q
large water wheel which furnishes the
power necessary to pump water from
the river into the hatchery. After the
removal of this water wheel water is
pumped as long as required by steam.
During February and March the
employees are kept indoors by the
severity of the elements, and have
nothing to do but entertain and
amuse themselves as best they eau.
With the arrival of April start is
made toward putting things in readi-'
ness for the summer salmon run dur
ing August and September. The first
work after the water recedes sufi-
ciently is to throw the rack across the
river and reconstruct the spawning
station and pens, which, when not re-
moved in time, are always swept away
by the winter flood, which often
causes the water in the river to rise
fifteen or twenty feet.
The population of Baird, including
men, women and children, numbers in
all about twenty souls. The people
get along together without trouble OF
any kind, living almost as one happy
family. Superintendent Stone is uni
versally liked and respected by all. The
effect of his presence and influence is
apparent even among the Indian en-
ployes, who have been improved, both
in manners and appearance, by their
contact with a kind, courteous and
educated gentleman. The Indian
helpers are skilled in the work of the
hatchery, and in the fishing season
their services are always in demand.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-03-28
Hunting With Pr0jectiles.

It has often been repeated that man
is the only creature sufficiently intel,
ligent to utilize as weapons exterior
objects like q stone or stick; in u
much greater degree, therefore, it was;
said, was he the only creature capable
of striking from afar with projectile.
Nevertheless, creatures 30 inferior asI
fish exhibit extreme skill in the art Of
reaching their prey at a distance.
Several act in this way. There is first
the Toxotes jaculator, which lives IN!
the rivers of India. His principal food
is formed by the insects who wander
over the leaves of aquatic plants. To
wait until they fell into the water
would naturally result in but meager!
fare. To leap at them with one bound
is difficult, not to mention that the
noise would cause them to flee. The
Toxotes knows better trick than:
that. He draws in some drops OF
water, and, contracting his mouth, d
projects them with so much force and
certainty that they rarely fail to reach
the chosen aim, and to bring into the
water all the insects he desires.
Other animals also squirt various
LIQUIDS, sometimes in attack, but more
especially in defense. The cepha-
lopods, for example, omit their ink,
which darkens the water and allows
them to flee. Certain insects exude