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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-04
PIERCE CLAIM REFUSED
Council in Committee Of the
Whole Turns Down Pierce
Claim.
--
Assumes the Position That Ex-
Mayors Shortage Is a
Closed Deal.
Pierce Thereupon Refuses to Pay
His Wood Bill and Suit
Is Ordered.

The city council has turned down eN-
Mayor Pierce's nervy claim for $500,
wisely assuming The position that the
matter of his shortage, which was made
good, is closed. Litigation will follow,
however, over the ex-maSor's wood bill
of s426. as Mr.. Pierce now refuses to
pay.
One week ago, it will be remembered,
for the special purpose of considering
proposition from ex-Mayor Pierce fer
the settlement of the clty's claim for
the wood purchased by him after the
sewage disposal plant land was cleared.
and which was purchased by the then
Mayor Pierce in open competition at a
price of $500. Instead OF presenting a
proposition fer a settlement Mr. Pierce,
thru an attorney, presented a counter
claim for $500. setting UP the plea that
he paid $500 of his shortage IN the saloon
taxes at time when he was threat
ened With criminal prosecution, and fur
thermore that the payment of this last
s500 was without due consideration,
and he did not remember of receiving Il
certain $500 from Phil Sheridan, 500
from @. S. hartley and that 5000 of the
f,nsminger tax was outlawed.
The council set Monday night for a
meeting to consider the question as u
committee of the whole, and the session
was therefore behind closed doors.
Messrs. Sheridan. Ensminger and Bart
LEY were summoned by City Solicitor
N'n, 7 ~,
at that time and testify relative to the
payment of the money. and they We're
on hand to do so, hut the council mem
hers, when they met, concluded that
there was no reason for going into toe
shortage question and reopening a
question that had been officially inyesti-
gated and the report of the official COM
mittee approved. The council therefore
voted that matter as closed and refused
Ito consider MIR. Pierce's counter-clai,n.
Thereupon Mr.. Pierce refused to sub
| NIT a proposition relative to the sac
wood bill and SAID he would stand a suit
at law rather than pay cent. The
council therefore instructed the judi
| CARY committee 10 commence a suit in
/ the district court to recover the full
amount of his bid for the wood and this
| viii be done. The case can not be heard
Until September, when the first term
after vacation Will not be held until tina,
/ time.
The councilmen. or at least majorit,
4 OF them, were in favor of con!nrnmisin;
en- the wood bill for from $3.50 to S4o0
1 hut now that the ex-mayor is inclined I,
buck they are unanimous in favor o.
pushing the suit to collect the who'll
amount of his bid. Mr.. Pierce will prob
4 ;bly file a counter-claim. out the saloon,
lists whom he claims can not produce
evidence to prove that they paid theil
Etaxes for thu quarters in question arr
not only ready to go into court an'
swear that they paid the taxes. but ST..
they Will crack the ex-nlayor's head i
i he claims to their faces that they faile'
TO pay the sums which he now claims M
has no recollection of receiving.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-04
BURGLAR ASSAULTS A WOMAN.
Miss Nora Ferguson Rudely Handled
by Midnight Prowler at Her


Quite a little excitement was caused
early this morning by the report of a
burglary and assault at the home of
Ward Ferguson and sister, Miss Nora,
i04 North Fourth avenue. A $3.50 this
morning Miss Ferguson, whose sleep
ing apartment is down stairs, was
awakened by the consciousness that
someone was standing over her in the
Clark. She at first thought that it might
perhaps be her brother Ward, who
slept upstairs. and called to him. Her
call was answered with a severe blow
on the head. whereupon Miss Ferguson
screamed. The burglar grasped her by
the throat and rained several blows on
her head with his clenched fist. The
noise of the struggle and the screams
awakened MIR. Ferguson, who hastened
down stairs just in time to hear the re-
treating footsteps of the stranger aa he
left the house by the rear door, which
VAS unlocked. Miss Ferguson was not
lbadly injured as the result of the en-
counter, altho her head was more or
less bruised. As 1t Was very dark in
the room she was unable to distinguish
the features of the man nor give de-
-scription of him to the police. No wall
| uables We're secured by the intruder.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-04
Hownrd-NNantz.

AT Albion on Monday evening at the
residence of Mr.. and Mrs j. NJ. Howell
Justice Robert Denbow united in mar
riage Mr.. John Howell, of Ewart. and
Miss Maude Wantz. of Minerva. The
wedding wac a very quiet affair. tn,
ceremony being witnessed only by a
very few intimate friends and the inn
mediate relatives of the bride and
groom. The groom is a we'll known
young man, born and reared in Albion
and q member of one of the oldest fam
lilies Of the county. The bride is the
daughter of Ebenezer Wantz. We'll
known farmer of Minerva township
MIR. and Mrs. Howell went to Ewati
Monday night, where they will reside
and whore Mr.. Howell is employed as
station agen. for the Iowa Central.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-04
Unnecessary Loss Of Time.

Mr.. w. S. Whedon, cashier of the
First National Bank of Winterset. Iowa,
in recent letter gives some experience
with carpenter in his employ that will
be of value to other, mechanics. He
says: II had a carpenter working for
me who was obliged to stop work for
several days on account of being trou-
bled with diarrhGa. l mentioned to him
that had been similarly troubled and
that chamberlain's Collie. Cholera and
Diarrh9a Remedy had cured me- He
bought bottle of it from the druggist
here and informed me that one dose
cured him. and he is again at his work
For sale by all druggist.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-04
MARSHALL COUNTY PENSIONS.
A Number of the County's Veterans
Granted Pension Advances.

A Number of the County's Veterans
Granted Pension Advances.
A number of pensions have been
granted to Marshall county veterans,
principally among whom are members
OF the Soldiers Home. The allowances
as reported by Robert Denbow. of AL
bion. are as follows:
Abner s. Chase, Company ID. First
Kansas Infantry; increase from S. to
SIC per month, commencing on Oct. II.
1900 Veteran Chase is a member of the
Soldiers Home.
Thomas McGovern, Company l. Thir-
ty-frst Illinois Infantry; increase from
Sc to $40 per month, commencing Aug.
IA, 1900. McGovcrn is Soldiers Home
member.
John A. Hughs. Company K, Fifty
seventh Illinois Infantry; increase from
SIS to S12, commencing on Sept 5, 1900.
Mr.. Hughes is also a member of the
Home.
William Cummings, of the Home. a
veteran of Company X, Eleventh Iowa
Infantry; original, at the rate Of S6 per
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-04
800 Reward 800.

The readers of this paper will be pleased to
learn that there is at least one dreaded disease
that science has been able to cure in all its
Cure is the only positive cure known to the ned
zeal fraternity. Catarrh being constitutional
disease, requires constitutional treatment.
Hall 5 Catarrh Cure is taken internally. acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces Of
the system, thereby destroying the foundation
Of the disease, and giving the patient strength
by building up tho constitution and assisting
nature in doing its work. The proprietors have
SO much faith in Its curative powers, that they
offer One Hundred Dollars for any case that II
fails to cure. Send for list OF testimonials.
Address, F.J. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo. o.
6- Sold by Druggists. 7sc
Balls Family Pulls are the best.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-04
REM Es.n1e transfers.


b. f. Cummings to W. + Block lot
S, block i, Cummings addition, $3.50
John c. Runpp and Wife to c. II.
Shaw, lot 8, block 6, I,ices addition, 81
100.
r NJ. sutton and T. ID. Evans to Sic
rhen kalinay, part Of lot 2. block 5. An-
sons subdivision, 500.
John Rubenbauer and wife to Cathe-
rine Freboth, land in LeCirand town-
ship, 81.
Clara w Mote to August F. Frei-
both and wife, land in LeGrand town-
ship. s4,s5o.
Lucy Nj. Milhiser ct al to Frank L.
Richards, land in LeGland township,
s5lo
j. H. Lamar and wife 10 L. H. Pear
son. lots and G. block ?, T.amar's add-
ton to Melbourne, slo0.
Samantha Shepard Cunningham Web
Der. of Arapahoe county. Colorado, 10
Bessie Webber. lot !. Bowman's sub
division, 81. love and affection.
Marshalltown Improvement Company
10 Macmillan kuskopf. lot ). block .
Seight's addition, $3.50.
Samantha Shepard Cunningham Web
her to Bessie Weber. land in south
Marshaltcwn 81, love and affection.
j. II. Lamar and wife to l.. H. Pear
son, lot !. block 1. Lamar's addition IL
Melbourne, 500.
=. F. Cummings to John Block, lot O.
block I. Cummings addition, $3.50
j. f. Gillespie and wife. of story
county, to Anton Sebery, lot and par,
of lot .. block 4, Ciillespie's second addi-
tfor S,0n
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-04

month. commencing on Nov. "A. 1900.
John Hooper, Company G, Forty-third
Ohio Infantry; original, So per month,
commencing on Dec. 26, 1900. Mo. Hoop
er lives near Gladbrook. but is we'll
known in Marshalltown.
Henry Borghardt, Company I, Second
Wisconsin Infantry; increase from sS to
s12 per month, commencing on Jan. Is,
1901. Mr. Borgardt lives IN north Mar
shall county. with postoffice at Union.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-04
MARRIED.
stnrkey. Benedict.

Mr.. A. D. Starkey and Miss Grace
Benedict, both of this city. We're mar
rled at high noon Monday at the resi-
dence of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. James l.. Benedict 23G East
Seventh street, st. Paul. DR.. j. G. Van
Ness, of Mason City, performed the
marriage ceremony. using the beautiful
ring service. The spacious parlor had
been decorated for the occasion and the
bridal couple stood beneath canopy of
White bunting and flowers. The bride
Wore a beautiful gown of white Persian
lawn, trimmed with point applique lace.
Only few guests Mere present besides,
the parents of the bride and Mr.. and
Mrs. Jessie Starkes parents of the
groom, Of this city. and Mrs Van Ness.
nf Mason City. n wedding dinner Of
five courses Was served in the dining
room. Miss Benedic, has until recently
for several years been employed as
stenosrapher for the Fisher Governor
Company and has many friends, in this
city. wo,thtily Won by her industry anc
womanly modeaty MIR. Starkey is an
lemploye of the IONA Central Railway
Company in the auditing department
He ia highly respected fer his sterling
Integrity and ability. Mr., and Mrs
starkey Will begin housekeeping a,
once at los South Second street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-04
PERSONAL MENTION.

S~~SS<S>eS> >s>.ee.~>>>->~S ~
Mir. Louis Isenee,sot State Center, was
in the city Msncay
Mrs Elma Fanton- sievers, of Gilman,
spent Inc day in the city.
Nj. W ID Hix, II Gearing. was in
Jiie city ~ business Monday
MIR. j. i. Whitaker 81 cskal6osa. was
in thc.oity on business Monday.
Mr. John Williams, 81 STATE Center.
Mas n the city Monday On bsiness.
Mr. G b Mason. Of state Center
vas business VISITOR IN the city Mon
day
county attorney Henry Stone was in
Monday.
Nh Harry Rubinson left last night
for chicago, where he Will remain for a
few days on business!
Mrs. j Poffeaberger, of Melbourne.
spent Monday in the city as the guest
Of her friend. Mrs. E. DeI3ltts
Mrs. c. j. Martin and daughter. Miss
Lena. went TO Mason City this morning,
where they will visit friends for Week
or ten days.
Mrs. F. Z. Barber and children left
This morning for Hale. where they Will
visit for a week OF Two with relatives
and friends.
Mrs. Charles Jarvis and children left
this morning Tor Mechanicssille, Where
tney wll b. the guests of relatives fol d
month 81. siN weeks.
NJ :, u w,,,ard and san Anso,
! vent 10 Iowa Falls Monday evening
Where ttley- remained today looking al
< .tsr business, ma tier
/; NJ ,,.3. h
80
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-04
GOVERNMENT INSPECTION TODAY
Gen. n. Nj. CURTIS Investigates the
CONDITION OF soldiers Home for


Condition OF soldiers Home for
Uncle sam.
The government inspection of the
Iowa soldiers Home occurred today.
Gen. NJ NJ. Curtis, of ogdensburg, N
". assistant national Inspector Of ma
tional soldiers homes. having arrived in
the city this morning at SIS o'clock, for
that purpose.
The government inspection is very
thorough one. especially as concerns the
muster roll. The government gives an
naully 500 per capita TO the support of
the Home, and Gen, Curtis sees that the
muster shows present the same number
of men that the Home is drawing sup
port for. The clothes. quarters. dining
rooms. etc. were inspected by tbs gen
era this morning and the muster was
conducted this afternoon at O'Clock
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-04
A Terrible Explosion

"of a gasoline stove burned lady here
frishtfully," writes n. E. Palmer, 81
ISirkman, Iowa. The best doctoss
couldn't heal the running sore that fol-
lowed, but Bucklen,s Arnica Salve en-
tirely cured her Infallible for cuts,
corns. sores. boils. bruises, skin dis
eases and piles. Twenty-Five cents, at
George p. Powers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-06-04
A sprained Ankle Quickly cured.

"At one time ] suffered from a severe
aprain OF the Hnkls.' says George E
Cary editor of the Guide, Washington
Va. Alter using several well-recom-
nended medicines without success.
tried Chamberlain Pain Ealin, and an
Pleased to say that relief came as soor
az l began its use and a complete cure
speedily followed SOLD By all drug.
gists
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-06-02
mics. No true angler will attempt to
catch bass during their spawning sea-
son. T. NJ. DARRAH.


A local newspaper man. whose iden-
tity is not to be here disclosed. tells
this combination hunting and fishing
story on himself, with all proper as
~severations that it is strictly true:
Il was hunting out in this county one
day and got lost in the woods. After
travelling around for a while | finally
came down to the creek, and was glad
to get some means of tracing my course.
As | walked along | suddenly saw a
big fish jump out of the water about
eight feet from the shore. / became in
terested, and as the fish jumped out a
second time. a little closer, | deter
mined to catch him If possible. | laid
down my gun and as the fish came up
a third time, within about three feet Of
shore, ] jumped in and grabbed 1t and
landed it all right. after much splash
ing, for it was a big fellow. When
got my wind and got OFF the fish | dis
covered that it was tied with a string.
and a moment later also discovered that
at the bend just above the inhabitants
of a fishing camp | had not noticed
were all lined up on the bank watching
my antics. The fish had been caught
by one of the party that day and tied
up. and was simpI. floundering about
trying to get loose when / captured it.
! tossed that fish back into the creek
and took a sneak"
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-06-02
VIII.
FISHING.


TIL mocking birds delusive note
Sets all the woods %a-ringing
The Vireo's ecstatic throat
lis strained with stress of singing;
me passion flowers a-drip with dew,
Each bush ana shrub adjoining.
AS ] joint my rod by the Calcasieu
At four O'Clock in the morning.
That swirl by yonder lily pad
Is plain to an anglers reading,
And my spirit mounts and my soul grows
glad,
For see that the fish are feeding.
Then Just where the tiny circlet stops,
AS though it had died a-borning,"
My gay winged "Oriole'' lightly drops.
As a rose leaf drops in the morning.
There's a darling rush from the depths
below
A shock that thrills the marrow
The rod is bent like a yeoman's bow.
ANA the line shrills out like an arrow.
A noble strike and a noble rush.
All tricks and lodges Scorning.
He seeks no aid of a log or brush.
This fighter of early morning.
a kissing line and a screaming reel
An angler, grim and breathless-
a flash in the ara rainbow of steel
These memories are deathless,
And ] will swear such glorious strife.
In spite of the ~sluggard's scorning,
Is worth ten years of peaceful life
Al home and a-bed in the morning.
The hooking birds triumphant note
EXultingly is ringing;
The Vireo's ecstatic throat
T stirring strife is singing.
Inc passion flower, a-drip with dew,
a Victor's breast adjoining.
AS | sheathe my rod by the Calcasieu.
At five O'Clock in the morning.
Lake Charles, La. III. P. u.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-06-02
A FREIGHT TRAIN STALLED
BY SQUIRMING LIZARDS.

1t Required n Half Hour For the
Crew to shovel Them on the
Track.
NEW LONDON, Conn. May 31.-This
is from the crew that worked a freight
train from stonington into Boston on
the New England railroad a few nights
ago.:
I'VE were travelling through the
swampy meadows near Bolton, when
the train came TO a full stop in a thun-
der storm. The rain was driving in
sheets, and we thought the water was
causing the wheels to slip. The en-
gineer opened the sand box with no
effect.
Then the crew went ahead with Ian
terms. We found the track covered
with bushels Of green and black lizards.
Getting shoyels from the caboose. we
worked for half an hour shoyeling the
squirming creatures from the track.
Then the train started again and We
arrived in Boston half an hour late"
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-06-02

pastor of the NJ. e. Church, came down
TO perform the ceremony for the latter
couple. z
Mr.. and Mrs. Watts, of Kerr, Ohio
who have been spending a week with
their daughter. Mrs. o. &c. Watts, left
on Wednesday for their home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Il. n. Flynn, Of Spen.
Ger. were here Monday on their way
home from Sherman, where they were
visiting Mr.. Flynn's parents.
Among the guests from a distance
who were here from Thursday of last
week to Monday OF this in attendance
at the conference Of women's Home
Mission Society of the NJ. Il. Church.
South, were Mr.. and Mrs. Mordecan
Williams, Of Normal, Ky; Miss G. n.
Wells. OF Welcome; Mrs. J. VI. Thomas,
Mrs. ]. W. Hampton and Mrs. Wesley.
OF Ashland, KY; Mrs. NJ. Magruder and
Mrs. Adams. of Catiettsburg. KY: Mrs.
c. +. Fullerton and Mrs. j. w. Wolfe,
of Parkersburg, DIR. and Mrs. r. S.
Wade. Of C~larksburg. and Mrs. n. G.
Armstrong. Of Ripley. A very enjoy
able and profitable meeting was held.
The annual sermon to the Home Mis-
sion Society was preached in the South
ern Methodist Church Sunday morning
at 1913 20 O'Clock by Rev. II. G. Hender-
son, of Parkersburg church. He was
formerly OF Kentucky, where he gained
fame as "The Boy Preacher" That he
has lost none of his silver tongned ora
tory as he has gained age and knowl-
edge was evidenced by his sermon Sum
Hvr Nv - he LaDs Lto recommendation
enthralled for an hour or more, all
~pronouncing IL a mastery effort.
Mrs. Frank Cooper went up to Wash
ington's Bottom Wednesday TO visit
Capt. Cooper's family and be present at
the wedding OF Miss Ada Cooper on
Tuesday, June Attn. Edmund Cooper ae-
~companied her, and Captain Frank will
90 up Monday evening.
Mrs. c. S. Crum and Miss Mary Flern-
ing are visiting friends In S~andyviile.
Mrs. G. l.. Brown and daughter en-
tertained some twenty OF the young
folks last evening at their home, "The
tedars," TO meet with the Talent So
eiety. This little band OF ten have been
earning money for the church. the
Presbyterian. and had over twenty doll
lars TO report last evening. The young
people had a delightful evening.
Mrs. A. r. Kenney entertained a few
friends yesterday afternoon In honor of
her guests. yrs. Elizabeth Fischer and
daughter. OF C~ovington. KY, who leave
to-day for their home.
Miss 6. =. Wells. OF Welcome. Mar
shall county. who was visiting Mrs. T..
G. Smith. left "Wednesday for her home.
J. Smith Green. OF Lewistown. Pa. il
visiting his parents here.
The miscreants who stole the lee
cream and cake from Mr.. Reece Raw
ling's house Wednesday evening during
the wedding Of his daughter were tried
before Justice Kellar, convicted and
sentenced to a fne Of SO and costs.
Mrs. George Casio and family are Wis
ting S~andyville friends.
Mrs. E. w. Brown left yesterday for
Lewisburg. w. Va, to attend the COM
mencement exercises where her daugh-
ter Nellie graduates from the Lewis
burg Seminary.
Mrs. j. T. Watts enterfains the Thin
BILE Club in her handsome home this
afternoon
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-06-02
The Large Mouthed Black Bass and
the Small MOuthed.

The large mouthed bass is a we'll
known and widely distributed game
fish, and has received a varied assort-
ment of names-Oswego bass, river
bass, Huron trout, club, welshman and
jumper. The large mouthed black bass
inhabits fresh-water lakes, ponds and
streams. from Manitoba on the north.
to Florida and Mexico on the south. II
prefers bayous and sluggish streams.
Florida is one of the best known States
for the large mouthed black bass: it
seems to thrive best in these waters.
There have been numbers of them
caught in that State weighing from 20
to % pounds. The average weight in
southern waters is below five pounds,
and in this n~eighborhood much less.
The growth of the bass depends on the
amount of suitable natural food in the
waters, particularly minnows, frogs and
crawfsh. This fish is very active and
its movements are effected by seasonal
changes. In the lakes they are found
in numerous quantities in the rushes
from three to four feet deep in water,
very seldom in swift water. Wheeling
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-06-02
RAvENsWo0D.

RAvENSWoOD. II. Va. June I've
had two weddings in town Wednesday.
At DON Of that day Miss Neva Long.
daughter of George Long, was married
to a young man named Baker, from
Rutland, Ohio. Wednesday evening.
Miss Minnie Ravling, daughter Of Reece
Rawling, was married + Mr.. Herbert
Knowlten. Of Sistersville. Both we'd
dings we're very quiet. only the families
and very intimate friends being present.
Rev. Mr.. Engle. Of MeMechen. formerly
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-06-02

Of pure water, it is sometimes forced
entirely gu of a stream by pollution.
AS a food fish, the small mouth black
bass stands in the front rank of
American fishes. The small mouth in
the Southern States is called Trout
Perch and Jumper. 1t is the mountain
trout of Alabama and the bronze back
er of some anglers. The name black
bass or small mouth black bass has a
wider distribution than any other spe-
cies of fish. There is d great differ
ence between the two species of fish. In
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-06-02

anal fins, there being thirteen or four
teen in the larger and sixteen or seven
teen in the smaller. The large mouth
bass is the heaviest fish. There have
been found seventeen thousand eggs in
a large mouth black bass weighing two
and one-half pounds. The female bass
while guarding her spawn, will not bite
at a bait, but will fly at anything over
her nest, and in this way is taken by
the pot fishermen; and for every bass
thus killed thousands of spawn eggs
are left to the mercy of countless enc
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-06-02

the large mouth the upper jaw extends
far behind the eyes and in the small
the eye is almost in a line with the
upper jaw. The large mouth has from
Sixty-lve to seventy rows between the
gill opening and the base of the tail.
The small mouth has seventy-two or
more, while the cheek there are about
ten oblique rows on the large mouth
and seventeen On the small mouth.
There are other distinctions, such as
the absence of the large mouth; also
the scales on the bases of the dorsal and