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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-12-07
HABITS OF THE STURGEON.
ONE WHICH DIED AT THE AQUARIUM
NOT ONLY SPECIMEN THERE.

The big sturgeon which died at the Aquarium re-
Gently was not the only specimen there exhi-
bition. There are two or three swimming
about in the tanks The sturgeon is an interest
ing fish. 1t has, for instance, telescope mouth
Its mouth has not the usual bony jaw opening ike
that Of most fish. 1t is on the under side or It's
head like that Of a shark, and is more like hole
than ANYTHING else. In front of it, hanging down
like a thin beard are a number OF sensitive ten
taces
Whenever the sturgeon in his search for 1000
skins the surface of the bottom these tentacles
sweep the ground If they chance to pass over the
end Of the siphon of soft sheiled clam the III
formation is Immediately telegraphed to the brain
and the telescope mouth unfolds into tupe over
the neck of the clam Its glls begin TO work with
the speed of bellows when fire is being stirred
I'M The sand blows out of them either side
in little cloud. In few seconds the sand around
the clam has been sucked through the giils and
the clam is lifted into the mouth or the sturgeon
once inside the vestibule Of MI Surgeons mouth
its shell is crushed to pieces. the gis again work
ing like busr pair of bellows The clam, 1t -
needless to say does not follow the fragments OF
the she'll
Sometimes the sturgeon with his shoVel-Ike nose
will cultivate the sandy bottom after the manner
of the husbandman. Gathering momentum ne
forces his snout into the bottom and ploushs a
furrow from six to eight inches deep ana lrorn
fftv 10 sixty feet long. The current clears away
~ 5ebrie inns thrown up and returning along
the furrow Mr. Sturgeon gamers hiS Hoi feSe Va
moIlusks and crustaceans. -,--,,,.,,,z ,ss.
Owing to the love Of mankind for cayiare and
smoked sturgeon. Caviare is made from the roe OF
adult surgeons but cuts off the possiohty OF an
increase of the supply. 1t is said that smoked
sSh In some States there are laws against the
promiscuous slaughter Of sturgeon
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-12-07

men to be fearless in the discharge OF duty oe-
mand efficiency upon the part OF the lndiNlduai
and honor the unassuming. There is an mae
Unable power in a lifework at sea that tenos ~
bring out the best in the man. The sea IN us
fury, and times in its calm, mas a tel
dency to make all men feel their nothinsness'
and it is not surprising that where men In COM
mon have shared triunphs, endured perls' seen
the wonders Of the deep, and have even at
times felt the presence of a stronger power.
they become bound by a tie that often causes
shipmates to be loved closer than
brother
The nature of the work of every navy COM
pels its standard and methods to be compared
with those of other services, and therefore
efficiency and integrity prevail. But there Is
extreme conservatism also, and it is amazing
how tenaciously the sailors strive to ADAPT the
traditions and customs of the wooden brigs OF
the sailing period 20 the battleship of the steam
.ee And vet there is something that appeals
70 the best that is within men Il the e1ort OF
,ba sailor to preserve the traditions OF the sail
ing ase-an age of romance, for there was ek-
element in taking in of a topsah 'hat Is
missing in the mechanical labor OF operating
motor or running winch
In seeking career In the navy one there
fore finds opposing him the conservative social
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-12-07

Whatever else resulted from the Spanish
American War, it is certain that 1t brought the
navy in fuller knowledge and closer touch Wild
the mass OF our people. As the work ana 2uf-
nose OF the organization have been more care
fully studied it becomes evident that either by
force of circumstances or by manifest oest'hy
the navy must eventually become the strong
arm Of national defence.
II IS highly probable, ther...;gc3 that in the
early future representative from every village
and hamlet will be found either on the fore
castle or quarterback Of one of the war vessels
that carry the national standard. 1t thus be
comes of direct interest to hundreds of thou
sands of persons, who directly or indirectly
connected with the service, to know something
Of the possibilities that offered by career
in the navy 1t is also of national import that
those who are taxed for its maintenance, who
glory in its triumphs, and who suffer in the
defeats Of a navy, should be made acquainted
with the traditions inspirations and encourage
ments that prompt men to choose calling
which often entails the sacrifice OF home ana
which NAV even demand life for flag and for
country
The navy is a paradox. There is within IL
+be nride culture loyalty and imperiousness
of an aristocracy and yet the love of the com
nander for his crew and the affection of the
sailors for their officers representative of the
ideal democracy. The whole trend of the naval
life is to cultivate strong friendships, induce
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-12-07
HOW HE KEPT INFORMED on CLoChS.

d.. cod more or less general is the collecting Oh
ia locks from the tall grandfather variety 10 l1e
o,r,o,,e tirnekeepers of foreign make Inc satiels
90 old farmhouses from Maine TO the "a On =,
- ransacked for the former. and there Is
a. ,ar and woman in NewYork VINO Keeps
an eve on the pawnshops of the foreign dis'rie'S
@or curious and ancient things from abroad,
III is almost Impossible to keep them al run,
-, comnlained a woman who has TWO noIei
Ilihs- -a1,,sble clocks scattered through her
a1ad,son-ave home. They seem to be IN gooo
order and along for whi at all iheh oil %
Gen - found an old German VINO KNOWS ici :
about the Of old clocks th prze any few Weeks
city Ia sem When II did not come back after the
aEo. nerind of waiting l went 10 ms SHOP """'
usual AL pe fbigk / found him rrading?
The did net hans 1he volume with title
..,IIta.hsns like this Thirteen Hundred reasons
WHY a Clock in Perfect oroei "
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-12-07
F0rND RIGHT MAN AT LAST

A negro from South Carolina who had come
North to make his fortune. and instead found nat
failure was cumming his way home He found
himself one night in Baltimore without a cent anc
in possession of most powerful munger. lie urea
begging from house to house.
..yYbat can we do for you. mister" was the usual
answer from the man Of the house who answered
his ring
Can you give somethin' to eat?' asked the
negro
The refusal was stated in different ways
Presently his ring answered by portly man.
who simply eIared when he the miserable
can / have something to eat?' he asked. trem-
bling. - - :. "a. -.
What do YOU mean by coming to the front door?
You 20 round the back door, where you all
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-12-07

should make the navy a career that should De
sought by tens of thousands of young men who
now know nothing about the service.
In Analysing the advantages and inducements
that should influence many yourg men to speha
several years in the navy. it may be best 10
tell first what is offered to the enlisted force
The first thing a recruit learns upon joining
naval vessel is the necessity of implicit ooedi-
once II is an old saying that the captain OF
a warship is an absolute despOt." and II any
commander cares to exercise the power that is
vested in him this epigran practlcahy expresses
the truth The traditions of the service now
a,,ar as well as sound judgment and self-in-
terest upon the part of the commander, seldom
tempt him to exercise such prerogauNe- Inc
enlisted man who tries TO his duty. therefore.
suffers very little from the yoke of discipline
In fact. it is a protection to the man well DIS
nosed to do his duty. since severe measures are
only taken against those who are inclined to
6isobey the rules and regulations that nave
baen found necessary on board ship where
men are crowded together.
If II he true that cleanliness is next to godh-
ness then thousands of recruits in the naval
service are benefited by what they witness on
to-d shin as respects cultivating the habit of
being neat and attractive in person From truck
to keel and from stem TO stern, some one Is helu
rasponsible for the cleanliness and good order OF
every compartment and tool within the vessel
II s due to this fact that the health OF the crew
of a warship is so good The clothing is fire.
o,,entlv and carefully inspected. and that man
e regarded as disgrace to the ship and to the
naval service who is not interested IN keeping
his clothing the vessel and himself exceedingly
clean This may seem an unimportant matter
TO some persons. but 1 believe that the good
r.suItins from the effectiveness with which
cleanliness is impressed upon man-of-warsmen
cannot be overestimated-
Then there is a certainty of promotion and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-12-07
FUTURE OF ASBURY PARK
TRANSFER OF TITLE TO BEA Oh
TO THE CITY MEANS I'M
PORTANT CHANGES.
FOUNDER" BRADLEY WILL NO LONGER
BEN CONTROL-MAY BE MADE ALL
THE YEAR ROUND RESORT.

Asbury Park " j.. Dec. (SpeciaD.-Asbury
Park expects to OWN its picturesque beach front
before the new year dawns and the visitors TO this
resort next summer Will promenade on what Is
expected to be the finest board walk i'll the world
The beach is now owned by the founder, James
4 BRADLEY the New-York manufacturer, but he
has offered to dispose of IL, together with other
valuable property, for the bargain sale price OF
$50 esa trife than onesixth Its actual value
The aldermen realize that the offer is a liberal
enc but they also realize that Mr. Bradley is a
generous man. and they want him TO throw in
park or two and his rights in Deal, Sunset and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-12-07

eral modern shore front hotels and spring and
winter well season.
Evidence 20 prove Mr.. Bradleys earnestneSs IN
the beach transfer scheme came when he rendered
to the aldermen his resignation Mayor of the
city This done to meet legal difficulties, which
would prevent him, the citys executive, from
selling his property to the city.
Mr.. Bradley is expected to continue to take an
interest in the city he built for with his beach
gone he will still be the largest property owner in
the resort He owns the dozen more vacant
blocks adjacent to the board walk. well as
numerous properties in North Asbury Park. and
acres OF desirable land in West Asbury Park. He
also holds title most Of the beach front in Brad
ley Beach thri Sing two miles south of this
place and which was named in MS honor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-12-07

increase of nav that must be taken into account
The demand for leading petty officers is so
gent in the naval service that practically all
the commanding officers are willing to give men
advancement every six months, and in some
cases promotion is accorded at shorter intervals
Some of the warrant machinsts now in the
navy receiving 81. 800 per annum. secured this
promotion in less than two years from the time
they entered the naval service, and this is evil
dence that the officers of the navy are exceed
ingly desirous of rewarding specially deserving
men.
Two years ago the Congress of the United
States passed a law whereby any boatswain.
gunner or machnist who had been six years
warrant officer, and who could pass the ex-
animation prescribed by the department could
secure q commission in the naval service Sew
eral gunners have already been commissioned
ensgns in accordance with the operation Of this
act and an extension Of the opportunity to Sc
cure commission will be accorded to the enlisted
force. if the men who are promoted 10 such rank
should show by their conduct and duty that it
is advisable further to recruit part Of the COM
rnissioned personnel from this source The op-
portunity therefore presents itself for any ap-
prentice boy eventually TO command fleet.
The advantages accruing from the opportunity
of visiting foreign ports and of observing foreign
methods and customs cannot be measured Such
opportunities come to the enlisted force. and IL
is their own fault In most cases if the men do
not secure valuable information from this great
privilege.
Considering the opportunities an enlisted man
in the navy has for acquiring increased technical
skill noting foreign methods. securing advance
ment in pay and place, and of developing
manhood and character. / unhesitatingiy recon-
mend Young men to seek a career in the navy,
even though commission may not await them.
The man-of-warsman of to-day is quite a diff
ferent character from the counterpart OF CEN
fury ago. 1t il no longer good form even on the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-12-07
LUYURT

From Puck Ia .,, do IL ,ou had
Aiice-Uncle Gabe. "iiat "
a million dollars? -;.b+,,, knop li'l' missy;
hn, ~ had milyun dollahs oeHeNe 81 S
OF shoes haH-soieo
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-12-07

belong and tell the people to give you your sup
per" 5,,, acclaimed the negro, fer
I.is- PC foIn' my people at las
And he went to the back door ana was leu
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-08-03
She'll Sing Hereafter.

4 char".ng young lady, who glories
" ,he possession OF a wealth OF bright
&al asn-eo!ored hair is the teacher Of a
,s.Huay scl.,>. class. On a recent Sab
~ath the rector made the announce
lent Of hyun to be sung. and, ris-
.ne. waved his hands, and the organ
ealCG '0tth
Now, sad y. 're&dy-sing.'
a small aad p.scoeious youth in the
5cuae woman class said:
WI; dont YOU s,ns, Miss Frisbee?"
Ne Oh, never sing" replied the
teacher. smiling her prettest.
But. exclaimed the boy. the min
s:er says you must Didn't he Just
say Nov. ReaGy. sing"
Smelling salts and Numerous other
*es'orat'ves Mad 70 be used to bring
'he ''af no" rn' ~ Yer faint.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-08-03
First "Bull, of the Session

To Mr.. MacNiell, the Irish me2auer
Of Parliament, is due the credit for the
first bull of the session. Then whtn
will the heliogram correspondence be
published?" demanded the persistent
lrishman. Loyal ministerialists en-
deavored to shout him down. but Mr.
NacNeill, raising his voice to scream
changed their wrath to mirth by chal-
lenging Mr.. Brodrick to give him a
yes or mo" answer. "All ask, Mr.
Speaker he explained with digNity,
lis that to my simple question. 'When
will the Correspondence te published
should have a plain Yes Or no. -
London Express.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-08-03
The Scep,res Of the Ming,

1t is not generally known, even i.
England that no fewer than SIX
soeptres are included in the roval re-
gala. First comes the so-cal!ed st
edwards staff G; gol0, 4 feet / inches
long, and set with many gems; then
the gold sceptre tipped with cross,
which, during the coronation cere-
monies will be placed in the kings
right hand by the arch bishop of Can
:erbury. A third and somewhat SINH
lar one is ornamente with god dove
ana i: intended for the left hama OF
the sovereign. There is also the small
5ewvled sle. re which is kept for the
queen consort, and which will he car
ried by Queen Alexandria; and an
very sceptre, beautifully wrought,
which was made for the queen Of
,anes II. lastly. the is the splendid
golden staff, which was designed for
the queen at the time OF the corona
:i-.2 of William and Mary.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-08-03
BAD Send0n.

Since his appointment as Cou.mis-
siouey of Pensions Mr. Ware Of Kan
sas has begun to pay some Of tie ter
rible penalties CT greatness Some OF
his earliest and worst poetry is being
printed by the Observation-Disclosures
kee Sentinel.
simple Incident Caused Heavy L"sa.
While a flock of sheep was being
driven along the road at Casterton,
Victoria, N. S. W., one of the animals
trod on a box of matches. The blaze
which followed ignited some dry grass.
and the result was a bush fire. which
devastated the whole district before it
burned itself out
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-08-03
PLAN NOW FOR COLORADO.
The Burlington's Extensive Scheme
OF Summer Tours.

OF summer Tours.
The Burlington Route makes The
most a ttractive excursion rates to &C,
rcado resorts that have ever pee1
made. For long periods of the sur
mer we make such remarkably low
first-class round trip rates to Denve,
Colorado Springs and Manitou, =.
$21.0o from St. Louis, $500 fron
Kansas City, $500 from chcao.
good all summer; at other periods. o.
y one fare, plus $500 round trip
CHEAP TO PACIFIC COAST. TOO
May 9th 70 June Sth, Augus, III
y. Round trip good SO days. var:an,s
ates. from ST. Louis S475c. sror
''caeo 5000, Missouri H,vlr s2s.oc
.nWel than the one-way rate; on.
100 more between Frisco and P0r,
Id; frs1-class. good in chair car.
eats free). standard sleepers q
'nroueb Tourist Sleeper Eycursio. ,
h!ef coast rcnte. the Burlington Y,
aver, through Scenic Colorado, Sal
| AXE.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-08-03
A D-iieAte Position.

Wedding presents are frequently dis
tirguished for their uselessness, and
gift making at any tine is always at
tended with some danger, but there is
a contractor near Albany who realizes
that the most generous intentions are
likely to turn cut d;sastrously. The
Albany Journal tells how it came
aboEt
A faithful Irish employe anncunceo
his desire to take a months vacation
IN c'ier to visit his brother in the
West. Re he'd worked so Well and
steaG.,y tlat his employer not only
granted the request bat made him
p.esent Of new va!;se. The night be-
fcre 'ri1a was TO leave he received the
e}tt.aecemS& S&nied by few spp;oeiative
Nords.
Tim stared at the valise for a mo-
went arc II asked What am ! TO
20 ,'ith y ot2"
"N'hy. pat yo@r clothes in it when
Hc,! g awaN. of course." answered the
-e;'*l+ctcr.
"IGt re clothes IN il. is it?" SAID
'"t,2. ~ nhwat w! Ci wear if Oh
mt no clothes in tAct?"-Y Youths
en- ara:ie,.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-08-03
Left Aany DescsndantA

The Oldest woman in Scotland, in
the person of Mrs. John Roe. better
known as Jean Sharpe, has just passed
away. Jean, who lived in Kirkpat-
lick Durham, Kircudbrghtshire, was
in her lG5th year, and she had a
daughter in New York IS years old
She had forty-two grandchildren, near
~ 100 e!eatgrandehildren, and
six freat-greA Agrandchildren. She
lived all her DAYS in the S.euartry. and
retained her faculties to the end.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-08-03
: v >ND7GuS TALL

~. srs German Accent >po.!t t..
Eject of the H;mn.
i..e l.G. ~. Hardin of Chicago re-
'"'c. az amusing ste Y of circuit
:: Z y! IA indiana, in he early days
" ..til lt:s. Cal inst1tm ents were un-
known 81 the ''c:, cult" and hymn
@ohs we're few 1t vas the custom
!. the E.1...stcr tc repeat or line"
81 , "taaZa OF the hymn. after which
tbs to1gre cation woald sing the words
JUS l. 2eated by the pastor. On one
occasil a light little German with
2 oeciGed It was the preacher!
After an oneliEa prayer the ministe,
teok al cd hyn4n by Watts, one stanza
I. which begins:
"Sccl as TIE evening shade prevail
TIE ,:cc1 takes up the Woid'rous
tale
The hymn wenr very well till the
above mentioned lines were reached
when the minister IN an earnest voice
read cut il his brcgue:
"sGC:l as Ger evening shades prevail
.1sr Z csn sticks up his wond rous
ta:e.'
Needless to say that stanza was sung
Gc:.:dst q G ded litter from mem bers
ii the Cow egatiOn.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-08-03
a Simple ; hanre.


re ..t:.e G.ashter OF the house
watched the minister who was max
-; visit ve:y closely, and finally sat
wn beside him and began to draw
her s.ate.
What are yoa doing?" asked the
ergyn,aG.
IN making your picture" said the
.hild.
TMe minister sat very STILL and the
"hl.d worf:e !. away earnestly. Then
she stopped and compared her work
:'i,h the o,iG.aa., and shook her head.
-! don't like it MUCH she said
Faint great ceal like you. l guess
III p: tail to it and call it dog"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-08-03
- GENTLE Art o. HYPNOTlsM.
Irc..a.er Of ii Gold Brick Not Re.
spo ,sibie for His Act.

Irc..aser Of Gold Brick Not Re.
.po ,sibie for His Act.
-..e ~. ol selling" said an old book
al Il t.117 ST. JAMES Hotel, is sim
! lie s.i.nCe OF hypnot.sm-Uncon
.eSs Av2Eotism. The merit CT the
o.ccc yea ct:sr, your persona ity, your
-.N7.sa;.oL @. L1at.neE have little to
= With it. ae most strong
-st4-..ts man IS as susceptible OF buy
-, :. Go.G br4ek, if you catch him in
: .,.ss.fe sta.e, as the solthern neg
:.s, VIC buys hair straig ighteners.
=. us a man purchase a red
x 80 %aeH he e.i:ered the haber-
.,.s-.e:y .1..H detertH4ned to order a
~ &c? S..:Irly that he's in pas
.Ie csc.;e at tie c3erh exerts his un-
,.:.>--,,;s,s ...s ss..c:.c ,.owei g work of
- I'D cnes, Of M:.:un he is over
tscl:ed.
TIE force trick with playing cards
netting sat quick tsp-Gsis. The
:s@aal magnetism of certain actors,
5e"s AID orators is the same
ne. II people understood ,A4s ~. :
" wc.ld be cautious in ,.t"',a;'tt z :
.emss5ves 20 fall into the ia: s.ve
a.e and many abuses won,d be
HciGed.'
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-08-03
Chin Of the Old Flock.

When the Boer war broke out Eloff
Kruger, the grandnephew of the pres
lGent Of the Iransvaal was a medical
student in Edinburgh. Ee went to
make a holiday at beautiful Glenda-
Tough, il County Wicklow, Ireland.
Cne Gay, While boating on the upper
lake he espied a sheep on a ledge of
rock far Up the steep side Of Mount
ComaGerry. The poor thing could
neither go up nor down, and was
hound to die Of starvation. Rather
than thi should happen the Cotters
had resolseG g shoot IL. Then young
Kruger appeared Gn the scene. He
determined &C rescue TIE sheep. Gov
erillS the so,es Of his boots With tarred
tWiTc. he cli.Hhea ;.p the face of the
IRE 1ip.ee. After two hours work, in
Which his life was in constant peril he
1hcaght lie would lave to give it up.
however. making one more effort, be
reached tie sheep at last and lowered
/. hy re. e icto the beat. The sheep
having Eaen saved. he packed up his
tras and eey SAL FOR the Cape to take
part IN the dt fel.se of his native soil.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-08-03
SOUTHERN RAILWAY.
Summer Tourist Season Opens on
June !.

Liberal round trip rates to PEI re-
sorts situated in Mississippi. Alabama,
East Tennessee, Kentucky. Georgia
Florida. North Carolina, South Care
ma. Virginia and to Baltimore P'
,ielpha, New York. Providence and
Boston. good to October 81. lnrough
coaches and sleepers W''-~,ut charge
q ia6st resorts n EAst Tennessee,
No',h Ca.o'iEa ano Virginia. A full
supply of summe. resort guides. names
Of h0,els. and propretols, rates OF
board. ete rite. telegraph OF tei0-
pEore tc {. call on US for above, or
any ct'a1Is ct routes. schedules, etc.
RESERVATIONS Of berths CT drawing
- u1us mat.e any time in advance.
:. A. Beuscoter, A. G. P. A, Chatta-
ga. Tenl., &. a. DeSauss 44@. ~
A.. Memphis. Tenn: L M D-Saussdr- :,
c. J. 7 A, Memphis. Tenu.
AEnual Meeting Southern Education.
al assertion Chattanooga. Tenn. July
IA. .%Goo.-For the above occasion. the
SGut!.eln railway will sell tickets 10
Chattanooga and return from al points
Gu rs !ine at rate CT one fa:e &c! the
round rip, plus e. June - 20 lnjy l,
iDc3uslve. Final limit for return, July
4, EXCEPT by depositing ticket with
agent. colDer Sth and Cherry streets,
Chattanooga. On or before July y,
and pay!nent of fee of so cents, extep.
SION MAY he extended until Septen-
be, 70 .4h2. For further information
cal on youI IT agent.