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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-06
CRABS THAT CLIMB TREES.
They Feed on C~oeoanuts, and Filipi-
nos feed ON Them.

They Feed ON Cocoanuts, and Filipi-
nos Feed ON Them.
1t is not a strong recommendation to say
that the palm climbing crab tastes better
than he looks, because he would not have
to taste so very good to be an improve
ment on his looks. The fact is that the
tree crab is not possessed of rayishing
beauty of face or form. He looks like the
grandfather of all the scorpions in shape
ard general outline. Our soldiers in the
Philippines will find more than enough of
them after they begin to penetrate to the
southern and eastern islands of the group.
They not only will become acquainted in
timately with them because they will find
crustacea in their tents and ever in their
beds and boots, but because they will be
fed on them if the gentle native possibly
can coax them to try the dish.
But the appearance and the u~ncrablike
habits of the animal which has become
part of the American fauna are the worst
points in his character. His taste is not SO
bad. 1t IS not as good as broiled live lob
ster, but he is a great improvement on
army beef. The favorite way of preparing
the palm climbing crab for dinner is to
roast him in a hole with redhot stones.
Another good way to cook the creature is
to split him and broil him over the fire.
The tree, crab is something like the her.
NIT crab Of the north Atlantic coast, with
the exception that his abdomen is not soft,
and, therefore, he does not have to hunt
for a shell TO protect himself. The claws
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-06
NEWGRANT STATUE &
ARTISTIC EQUESTRIAN BRONZE FOR
PHILApELPHlA'S BIG PARK.

Unlike Many Representations of the
soldier General, This One Typifes
the silent Man on Observation-Disclosures
story About the sculptor.
Philadelphia's new equestrian statue
of General Grant which has just been
placed in Paramount park is distinct
ly different from other memorials OF a
/ similar natdre. Unlike other statues
of the soldier president. it does not try
to give to the quiet, stolid soldier the
dashing air of a reckless troc. er. Re-
alizing that the popular taste wosld be
somewhat disappointed, the sculptor
chose to stick to facts rather thar fol-
low precedent. So he made his statue
true to the character n nature OF
1.-THE silent man on horseback"
The new statue is the joint work OF
Daniel chester French and Edward c.
Potter, two sculptors who won national
recognition by their work in designing
the superb statues which made the
court of honor the artistic climax of
the Worlds fair. Mr.. French designs
human figures, and Mr.. Potter is an ex-
pert in modelling horses.
OF the equestrian st 4tues the majori-
w QeplCI the nOlSt Ia dA iiiPOSSlOlS =
titude and the hero with uplifted hand
or sword. This statue Of General Grant
departs entirely from the conventional
| composition. There is no attempt at
theatrical representation. General Grant
rides his steed deep in thought.
He is clad in field garb, with high cav
airy boots, close buttoned coat, and a
long. cape or cloak falls in folds over
the horse. No statue of Grant has in
cluded this feature, but the sculptor has
the authority of General Fred D. Grant
for it's use.
Mr.. French has been careful to secure
! of details in dress and equip
ment. In features and expression the
face gives impressive emphasis of per
sonality to the figure. The head is firm
ly set on the shoulders, the face model
ed with { discerning sense of the sub
ject's characteristic traits.
The horse is simple in type. His four
feet touch the ground, his head turns
but slightly to the side, his carriage be-
tokens quiet perseverance in the service
assigned him. Rider and steed are one
in aspect of restrained strength.
The statue of General Grant will not
catch the popular y SO quickly, per-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-06
OUR YOUNG DEWEYS.
UNCLE SAM HAS A LOT OF NAVAL
KINDERGARTENS IN OPERATION.

where and How h American Boys
who Want to Be Heroic Sea Fight
ers Are Taught this Man-of-vvar's
MANS Trade.
The lionizing of Dewey, Hobson, Delg-
nan and every man jack who had a
hand in the sea fighting of the recent
war has had its effect on the American
youth. The boy who would not x 70
become one of those blue clad heroes is
hard to find. Most of these would be
men-ef-war's men are restrained by ar
bitrary and unpatriotic parents who
have other ideas concerning the, future
careers of their sons. But the unham-
pered minority are rushing into the nas
Wy as fast as Uncle Sam can receive
them.
When the big cruisers and battleships
whose keels are now being laid shall
have been completed, there will be ready
to man them many hundreds OF we'll
trained, ambitious young AmericansWho
have been turned out by the navys
kindergarten schools.
These embryo Jack Tars are now
known as apprentices. On every a
ship there are 20 or more of them, and
al each of our home naval stations
scores of them are being instructed on
the training ships, those picturesque
and historic old hulks which swing at
anchor in the navy yards.
We see and heal SO little about this
work of training youngsters for the ma
val service that most people do not re-
alize the extent to which it is being car
ried on. At least ten vessels are now
being used for this purpose. At the
Charlestown navy yard, Boston, there
are the Enterprise and Vicksburg, one
being used as a training ship and the
other as a marine school. At New York
are the training ship St. Mary's and the
marine ,schoolship Constellation. AT the
Philadelphia navy yard is the Saratoga,
at Newport there is the practice vessel
and at Kittery there is another.
On the Pacific coast no less than three
vessels are used in the work of drilling
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-06

young sailors for Uncle Sans navy.
There is the.oh Pensacola, which is an
chored off Goat island, and the Adams
and Mohiean. which are used to give
the apprentices sea trips. The Pensa-
cola was commanded by Admiral Dew
ey when he was a captain IA FEARS ago.
She is now out of commission. Her
decks are housed over, and her tall
masts furnish a drill ground for the 250
apprentices who are learning the man
of-war's mans trade. The Adams is
now on a cruise with 100 western boys,
and in August the Mohican will go on a.
cruise with the boys who are now stud
ying on the Pensacola.
Apprentices are first drilled and
taught for six months on the training
ship. Then they take a six months
cruise, and after that they are distrib-
uted among the regular war vessels, be-
ing promoted to regular seamen as they
merit the advance.
The boy who applies for enlistment
must be between the ages of Is and II
years, of robust frame, intelligent and
perfectly healthy and sound. His par
ents have to give their written consent
to release all claims upon their son until
liz 4Ao " Y AAho la NtANt -
the applicant. is an orphan, he must
have the consent of his guardian, and
he himself must of his own free will de-
sire to enter the service.
Next the boy has to pass a physical
examination. All that is required is
that the boy shall be sound and healthy.
After the boy has passed his physical
examination he is examined as to his
- 4tore a. T. a,To ho oh1n
to read and write. In special cases,
where a boy shows general intelligence
and is otherwise qualified, he may be
enlisted, Notwithstanding that his read
ing and writing are imperfect.
Then the oath of allegiance to the
government is administered, and from
the moment this is done the boy be-
comes a defender of the flag.
The apprentices are quartered on the
gun deck, under the close supervision Of
experienced petty officers and the COM
missioned officers. They are first taught
the necessity Of keeping their persons
and clothes clean. The boys take q bath
every morning. The boys wash their
own clothes and are always required to
present a neat and tidy appearance.
After they have. enlisted they are as
signed to squads of ten under the COM
mand of a petty officer. These officers
show them how to care for their osoth-
ing and to lash and stow their ham
mocks. The boys are taught the names
and use of different parts of the ship,
commencing with the spar deck, the
names and parts of masts, signal in
struction and duties OF the watch.
There is no detail of a sailors calling
that is omitted.
The boys who show an aptitude are
given every encouragement, and they
are advanced as rapidly as possible. 1t
is possible for an apprentice to become
a petty officer before his term Of service
is UP.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-06

NEW GRANT STATUE, PARAMOUNT PARK
PHILADELPHIA.
haps, as would a statue of dashing Phil
Sheridan or impetuous Custer, where
there is more opportunity for dramatic
action. To many the ~prancing steed,
the gesticulating hand, the iourishing
sword, SAVIOR more of We and seem
more in harmony with the beating
drum, the shrill voiced fife, the proudly
stepping troops and all the glittering
pageantry as it moves along the street.
But this is not war itself; it Is merely
the paraphernalia of war.
1t was no trifling task to make a
large, dignif1ed and quietly imposing
figure, to produce a memorial that
should possess an enduring art value
and be truly expressive Of the person.
atty embodied, executed with direct
ness and Independent of the articles in
which escape is often sought from the
difficulties of a simple design.
Mr.. French is one of the foremost of
American sculptors. Although a COM
p~aratively young a he has given to
contemporary art a. series Of notable
works. which have not only fulfilled
their specific mission of commemora-
ton, but in their general and combined
influence have contributed much to the
development Of native sculpture in the
past Is years.
Mr.. French is a New Highlander. He
was born in Exeter, N. H., in 1850. AS
a boy he received his first positive inn
pulse toward art from that universal
friend of young people. Louisa Alcott,
the author of little Women"
Tbaro 50 n A,r +o11 IN a,f;cfia a,ra1oc
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-06
Have % have Th.,r Gun. stamped

Orders issued by the German west
African officials that all firearms in the
hand of the natives shall be stamped
and registered have aroused much dis
content. Lieutenant Eggers, in Damara-
land. however, got along with no trou-
ble. He had inoculated cattle for the
rinderpest three years before, as the
Damaras saw, with good results. He
therefore announced that he was ready
to vaccinate their rifles so as to insure
their shootin ~gstraight and doing no
hurt to their owners, and the Damaras
crowded to him to get their guns
stamped.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-06

No date is ever approximately given In
the Century Dictionary for the introduce
ton of Trousers as a commonly used
word in our language. Compsaers may
appreciate this reference from y letter
written by Lord Carlisle to his wife, yls7S,
June Fl, on board the Trident, River Pei
aware; to July q"
THE gnats in his part of the rivea
are as large as sparrows; 7 have armed
myself against them by wearing trousers,
which is the constant dress of this coun-
try.p-Historical Manuscripts Commits
sion, Fifteenth Report. Appendix, Fart
VI, Page 345."
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-06
RACE With A GRIZZLY.
How a Huge Silver Tip Packed
Away Lead.
HUNTING IN CLOSE QUARTERS

Paystrenk n Had a Perfect
system For Hunting h Grizzly
which Proved More Exciting Than
Safe.
We had been slipping as silently as pos
sible through the manzanita and juniper
chapparal for hours, Paystreak johnson
and /, said a western hunter to the St.
Louis Globe Democrat. We were after bear
and came near swearing every time a dead
twig snapped or a loose stone rolled under
our feet, not from any fear that u pro-
spective game might take the alarm and get
out { range, but from fear it might "see
US first" 1t all sounds tame and easy
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-06

In consequence of the complaints Of
Freuch colonists that it is impossible for
them to find French wives unless they
return home, the Ministry Of the Col
onies intends to install a central emigra-
ton Office for women in Paris. with
branches IL the country Approved maid
ems who ara considered suitable for CO.
ioniaIs marriages. will be provided Win &
noelyef money. and with a free passage
to the colony selected. The first experts
ment will be made in Madagascar.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-06
BOARD OF STREET AND WATER
COMMISSIONERS

Resalved. yrhat an extension of time Of
thirty DAYS be granted to Henry Cunning
ham in which to complete his contract for
the Improvement Opening, etcs) 81 Bald
win avenue, said contractor having. petit
fioned for an extension of time and the
Chief Engineer having aceeded TO TING
above mentioned.
Whereas, The Erie Railroad Company
and others nave presented their petition
for q ehange Of the route of the Hobo
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-06
BLOODY TANGIPAHOA.
A Parish Where Civilization Had
to Fight For Existence.
FOUR HUNDRED MEN HUNT FOUR.

Fate of a Foreman Who Catered Too
Much to h Muzzle Loading Ele-
ment-strange Mixture of ohivalry
and Crime.
Peace now reigns in bloody Tangipahoa
parish in Louisiana. For many years this
famous section of the country was secluded
from the world. Nearly a century.ago inn
migrants from Scotland, England and Ire
land settled there and have since remained
In undisturbed possession. The people lived
a free and easy life. They became farmers.
Bushwhacking, stealing and numbering
became a side occupation. This state of
affairs continued for years. Finally the
Illinois Central railroad was built through
the parish. This brought new life.
Strangers came and brought their families.
Cities and towns sprang up, and a new
order of civilization was developed.
The old timers did not relish innova-
tions. They were jealous of their inter-
ests. The result wa a conflict between
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-06
KaIred bx Runaway Horse.

Lieutenant General Sir Henry LIE Geyt
prince was knocked down and killed by
& runaway horse at Dover, England. q
few DAYS ago. General Bruce was a hero
If the relief of Lucknow, famous in song
and story, and a wearer Of the Mutiny
and other medals Of honor.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-06
private Graveyards ofTheir own.

There are no-large cemeteries IN China.
Every family has its own graveyard as
spacious as possible, and thus a large
part Of the best land is given up to the
dead, the worship Of whom is the first
principle in Chinese religion.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-06

Resolved, That the sums hereinafter
mentioned be paid to the persons named
respectively for services rendered az
water registrar, etc., for month ending
April 80. 1899, amounting in the aggregate
to 81, 1913. 81.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-06

asesotse9s Ia ing sums nsre.na n
respectively for services rendered as gem
eral superintendent, etc, and laborers on
meters, for month ending April 30, 1898,
amounting in the aggregate to I,3SS.3S-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-06

Resolved, That the sums hereinafter
mentioned be paid to the persons named
respectively for services rendered as
Commissioners inc Clerks for month end
ing April 80, 1899, amounting in the G
gregate to 81, 26S.30.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-06

The Committee on Assessments and Ex-
tensions presented the following
Resolved, That the Chief Engineer be
fications for the furnishing of various
supplies for the year ending May 1, 1900.
have been adopted and ordered filed the
Clerk of this Board is hereby directed
to advertise for proposals therefor.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-06

The Committee on Municipal Lighting
presented the following
Resolved, That $3.50 be paid to A. E.
Nolan for postage stamps, ETC., Lamp ln>
spector, April, 1899, claim No. 522.
Charge street lighting.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-06

Adopted by the following vote, on a call
for the ayes and nays
observation-disclosures Heintze, Nolan
Smith and President Hauek-
Observation-Disclosures Boitwood.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-06

The foregoing were each separately
adopted by the following vote on a call
for the ayes and nays:-
Ayes Commissioners Heintze, Nolan,
Smith and President Hauck.
Observation-Disclosures hollywood.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-06

Adopted by the following vote, on a cali
for the ayes and Nays
observation-disclosures Heintze, Nolan,
Smith and President Hauck.
Absent-Commissioner Boltwood.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-06

Charge water account, A. & E.
adopted by the following vote on a call
for the ayes and nays
observation-disclosures Heintze, Nolans
Smith and President Hauck.
Observation-Disclosures Boltwood.
The Committee On Public Buildings,
Docks and Parks presented the follow
Resolved. That the Chief Engineer be
and is hereby directed to prepare specih-
cations for the repairing of bulkhead at
| Morgan street dock and tina when such
notifications shall have been prepared.
| the Clerk of his Board Is hereby directed
to advertise for proposals therfor.
Resolved, That the sums hereinafter
| mentioned be paid to the persons named
respectively for services as laborers in
| parks. for month of April. 1899. mount
ing in the aggregats to 500; ,
cauley,, for services as agent of the city
for South Cove properties, in accordance
| with term of appointment. adopted Octo-
Chare South Cove receipts.
The foregoing were each separately
| adopted by the following vote on a call
observation-disclosures Heintze, Nolan,
Smith and President Hauck.
Observation-Disclosures Boltwood.
The Committee on Engineering ana
| Survey presented the following
Resolved, That the sums hereinafter
| mentioned be paid to the persons named
| respectively f0r services rendered as CAlSL
Engineer, ETC.. for mont ending April so,
| 1899. amounting in the aggregate to
81, I'll. Sd.
Adopted by the following vote, on a call
| for the ayes and nays
Ayes-Commissioners Heintze, Nolan,
| Smith and President Hauck.
Observation-Disclosures Boltwood.
The Committee on Printing and Station
| cry presented the following
Resolved, hat $164.50 be paid to A.. e.
| Nolan for annual reports. Clerks office.
| March, 1899, claim No. 521.
S17.15 to A. e. Nolan for mailing wrap
pers. ETC., Clerks office, April, 1889, claim
| No. 523.
eTo be Continually
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-06

Resolved, That $1,000 be paid to Edward
O'Neill on account of contract No. LIZ,
for construction of a sewer In New York
avenue reconstruction, from South
street to a point about 100 feet south OF
Ravine avenue, and in South street from
Cambridge avenue to Hutton street, and
in Hutton street from Sherman avenue
to New York avenue.
Charge special street account
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-06

Resolved, That one special improve
ment certificate for ffty-six n S4-1O0
dollars be drawn in favor Of Edward w
Conlon, retained percentage for work
lone and materials furnished on account
of contract No. 1,109, for construction or
a l2-inch vitrified pipe sewer in Sherman
venue from a point about 20 feet north
of Ferry street to and connecting with
sewer at the intersection of Manhattan
avenue and Sherman avenue.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-06

| III Ill " II II II III iii It
quired by law.
Resolved, That permission be and is
hereby given to A. B. Ruddrow and John
sewer in Tuers avenue. between Mercer
street and Vroom street, from its present
terminus to a point about 125 feet fur
ther north, at their own expense and
under the supervision of this Board, when
they comply with the rules and regula-
lions governing private sewers.
Whereas, This Board heretofore passed
ter go of the Laws of 1895, directing
property owners to repair sidewalks, as
per schedule annexed; and
Whereas, Notices have been served
upon the said owners of property in ac-
cordance with the law and the time al
lowed by law in which to fix their side
walk having expired, and the said owners
of property having neglected or failed to
repair the same; therefore
Resolved. That this Board hereby de-
clares its intention to do the work neces-
sary to the placing of aid sidewalk in
proper condition in accordance with the
provisions of the act above cited
]. H. Gautier, Block last, Plot IA, Ocean
avenue.
J. II. Gautier, Block 1861, Plot s to 10 in
| elusive. Ocean avenue,
Charles E. Gregory, Block 1857. Plot sc,
| Ocean avenue.
Charles 3. Gregory, Block 1861, Plot
1874, Ocean e n
Charles E. Gregory, Block 1S6111z, Plot
SIS, Ocean avenue.
Resolved, That in accordance with the
provisions of Chapter go of the Laws of
1895, the owners of property fronting on
the street, as per schedule annexed. be
and are hereby notified to repair and relay
the sidewalk and curbstone in front OF
their respective lands and to supply and
lay new curb and sidewalk where needed
conformably to the established grade OF
said street, and in accordance with the
specifications heretofore adopted by this
Board and to be annexed to this notice
when served.-
Hugh Mier. block 1Sos, lot 10, Communi-
e Wallace. block 1905. lot Il, Commu-
niupaw avenue.
George r. Hough. block 1908, lot IA,
| Communipaw avenue.
George r. Hough, block 1908, lot 10,
Comrnunipaw avenue.
John A. vim, block 1908. lot 20. Com
munipaw avenue.
John 4. YIN, block 1908, lot 2. Conn
munipaw avenue.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-03-15
PERSONAL MENTION

Judge Page IS in Portland on a short
business trip.
$ T.. Marsh a logger Of Cath'ame'. wa,
In the city yesterday on business
s schmidt the salmon packer reu-ac.
yes arday from a visit to the cas-,
Mr. and Mrs f d. Kuctlner rc,urno.
home from Portland yesterday
Assistant Engineer Phnebaum. OF For.
ls'eyens WIS In the city yesterday
II. r. K,Int a prominent farmer Of
Deep River was doing business On 'ar
city yesterday
Mr. Jesse Hobson. Of Portland. rcor..
senung Collier & Sons. who has been IN
the city Tor tn, past few days. returned
last night
/ Mr. George Orton. the well known
manager Of the Multnomah Printing CO..
PORTLAND was In the city the past two
days returning on last nights train.
W. W. Har Of the United States en-
Iglneer corps, viii leave for Tilamook on
the Gilmore today. to make an Inspection
lot the proposed Improvement Of Tllla-
nook bar
Robert WILDLY leaves today for Alaska.
He will join the party which viii 20 with
Rev j. J. Walter, who has been assigned
10 direct the work Of Methodist misg.on.
aries there.
Messrs. John f. Merrill and william
Wheeler, Of the firm Of Holbrook. Mer-
rill & stetson, Of San Francisco, ac-
companied by Mr. Il. l.. Blackstock, a
leading attorney Of Ventura, Cal. were
in the city yesterday as guests Of Mr..
Samuel EmOre
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-03-15
ANOTHER CABINET OFFICER

Congress will soon be called upon E,
pass a law creating a new cabinet port.
iollo. This official viii probably b.
known as the secretary Of the colonies.
1t will be his duty to look after The wei.
fare Of the Islands which were seized by
the United States in our war with srain.
While he is attending to his duties. Hos
letters Stomach Bitters will continue 10
attend to It's duties OF curing the sick
Of stomach, liver and kidney disorder.
just as It has been doing for fifty years.
It's greatest virtues are in building W
rundown systems; ia quietlng and tonn,
unstrung nerves; in overcoming dys-
Depsia indigestion and constipation. Try
bottle II YOU feel "out Of sorts"