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Passaic City record., 1893-04-22

arm, he struck out, using the other arm
and his legs to propel himself. The water
had now risen 80 that he could not touch
bottom, and the food was at raging
height. 1t roared in his ears, while the
rain descended in torrents upon his
head.
The boy, too much frightened to re-
alize anything, clung to him about his
neck with grip that was almost stran-
Cling. More than once Tex thought
himself lost, as some sudden movement
plunged his head under the surface, and
the boys tightened grasp choked him
until the water poured down his throat.
But each time he managed to right him.
elf before his lungs were filed.
Many times as he struggled In the
water he thanked the good fate which
had given him plenty of practice in
swimming in his boyhood.
At last he dragged the poor, trem-
bling, half-drowned child out upon dry
land, and had the satisfaction Of de-
livering him safely to his distressed
parents.
The family were lodged that night at
the v. BOX. Next day it was discovered
that Tex's pony and one of the Swede's
oxen and few of his sheep had been
drowned. The shack was swept away,
and only few of the household goods
were ever recovered.
Bergman was glad enough to get off SO
cheaplv; and it is needless to add, was
grateful to have had his family saved,
even by violence. When he next built
cabin he made sure to put it beyond
reach of washout. Youths Com
panion.
Passaic City record., 1893-04-22

Joseph Smith, the eleven -year-old
Denver (Col.) murderer who has been SEN
fenced to imprisonment for life, deserves
to rank with Jesse Pomeroy, the Boston
boy criminal.
Young Smith deliberately killed a
man because ne wanted to get his vic.
TINS watch. He frankly admitted this
and apparently saw no harm in shoutin G
a man In the back in order to rob him
with lmpunity. His extreme youth saved
him from the gallows, but, If he had
lived and committed his crime few
generations ago, the death penalty would
have been inflicted in his case beyond
doubt.
The cases Of Pomeroy, Smith and
other Juvenile monsters support the
theory that some human beings are born
without the moral faculty, just as Others
are born without the faculties of sight,
hearing or speech. Whether society
should put such dangerous beings to
death or not is serious question. So
ciety prefers a milder method. and life
imprisonment is supposed TO fir the case
Against this, however, there is one
strong objection. We caange our rulers
every iew years, and young criminals
sentenced for life very rarely serve out
their terms. After they have becn in
prison few years, the people eject
tender-nearted Governor. people sign
petition; and the murderer is pardoned
on the ground OF Ill health or on account
OF sentimental cons -deratioHs-
It lis impossible to lay down any posi-
tive rules in such cases. Tlcse excep-
tional manifestations OF depravity will
have TO be dealt with in an exceptional
way.--Atlanta Constitution.
Passaic City record., 1893-04-22

Suicides, like tires, seem to have their
cycles. The advice of the Chicago Her
aid is, that every respondent man and
woman should paste in his or her hat
the words which Napoleon spoke to
person who said he would avoid Ger.
tain situation BY blowing out his brains.
Eyes, can do that" said the Emper-
or, ssbut those who wish me we'll could
net profit by it, and those who wish Inc
harm would be- pleased"
Passaic City record., 1893-04-22
What ssNew York" Means.

It is a matter of pride and patriotism,
and of education, for young readers to
think of this--of what is meant by a
metropolis-when they visit New York.
That the meaning is impressive is shown
by the impulse which brings every one,
old or young, TO see the great town. For
every American rightly feels that he has
share in it-as he feels that he has a
share in the National capital, Washing
ton; he knows that his own State has
contributed to It's wealth and talent and
local traits, and that here he has right
to feel at home. He comes to city
which, as we learn from one authority,
has a wealth ssgreater than that Of the
entire State Of Pennsylvania, and five
times greater than Illinois with its world
famous city Of Chicago. He learns that
in space not much greater than the
London metropolitan district, there are
over 5000, 900 Of his fellow beings.
Make the suburban circle little larger,
and 1000, 900 more will be included; SO
that New York with its suburbs is now
the second among the civic centers of
Europe and America. In visiting this
metropolis, moreover, with its unique
mixture of nationalities, he sees the peo-
pies and customs of the entire civilized
world.
Thoughts of this kind probably are not
what chiefly ill the minds of New York's
Younger visitors. They and I know
very well the sights they chiefly come to
see. the famous marvels and attractions
of the great town-the Brooklyn Bridge,
the Liberty Statute. Trinity Church, the
Exchanges. the great newspaper offices,
Cooper Institute, Madison Square Gar
den, the parks, Grants tomb, the mu-
seums, monuments, aud places of his
toric interest. They wish to see the
shipping ar the docks, the huge ocean
steamers, the yacht fleets; the rich and
brilliant shopping districts-yes, and
their frequenters, for am not the first
to think that the woman of New York,
from the fashionable danes and damsels
to the spirited, self reliant shop girl,
whether of native or foreign blood, or
of the two commingled, have more
various beauty, and style and carriage
more indisputable than can be observed
elsewhere. When l was boy, Barnum's
Museum was the place which boys and
girls visited without delay. That does
not seem Ito mel very long ago; but now
there are scores of places of amusement
for young and old, and delights and
wonders far more confusing and endless
than those which Christian and Faithful
found in Vanity Fair. But rather than
to catalogue such sights. shall try to
convey some idea of New York as a
whole, of its characte- for good or bad,
OF what it means now, and what ir is to
be and to mean in the future.-E- @.
Stedman in St. Nicholas.
Passaic City record., 1893-04-22
a SOHO OF THrEE xo1-Es.

Wave and wind and willow tree
Speak a speech that no man knoweth;
Tree that sigheth. wind that bloweth,
Wave that bloweth to the sea;
Wave and wind and willow tree.
Peerless perfect poets ye,
Singing songs all songs excelling.
Fine as crystal music dwelling
In yelling fountain free,
Peerless perfect poets three
Wind and wave and willow tree,
Know not aught Of poets rhyming.
Yet they make silver Ginning
Sunward climbing minstrelsy,
Soother than all songs that be.
Blows the wind it knows not why,
Flows the wave it knows not whittier.
And the willow swayeth hither,
Swayeth thither witlessly,
Nothing knowing save to sigh.
William Watson.
Passaic City record., 1893-04-22

p The Imperial and Royal General Hos
pital of Vienna, founded by the Emperor
of Austia in commemoration of the fact
that his life was saved from assassina-
stion, is one of the largest hospitals in
the world. It admits patients from all
Nations and every form of disease is
treated. Every patient who enters this
hospital agrees that in case OF death his
body becomes its property, and SO large
is the number of autopsies that one still
young Professor has witnessed moro
than 100000. There are nearly 3Ooo
occupants of this immense institution.
Passaic City record., 1893-04-22

The five small republics of Central
America are about to come together
under federal Government. This ought
to have been done long ago, maintains
the Boston Cultivator. Only small jeal
ousies have separated these republics,
while united they will form a power
that will make itself respected. The
location Of these republics on what
must be the line of commerce between
the Atlantic and the Pacific makes their
peace important to all commercial Ma
tions.
Passaic City record., 1893-04-22
PITH AND POINT.

Always on top-The sky.
A rash affair-Scarlet fever.
A summer refection-A shadow.
A trial balance-The judges charge.
A slaughter pen-The critics pencil.
A bone of contention--The jawbone.
A turkey gobbIer-The average small
boy.
Time out of mind-Delirious inter-
walls.
Depends on the whether-Tne engage
ment.
With the lawyer, cases alter circun-
stances.
A friend In need is q friend indeed,
But friend, indeed. is never in need
Truth
The outcome Of courtship nowadays
is largely question OF income. Elmira
Gazette.
It appears to US that these meetings
between debtors and creditors are largely
over dun.
a lady describing an ill-natured man
says, she never smiles but he feels
ashamed Of it,"
The Astor baby has $1,000 CRADLE
It will take lots of s'rocks" TO keep that
going. Yonkers Statesman.
ssDid you get that bald head of yours
from your fasher, Brown2" mo; my
father never had but one bald head aud
he's got that Jet. n-P Pharmaceutical Era.
What makes you wair for the change
before you select your gloves2" "Be-
cause there may be some new style be-
fore itgets back. Chicago Inter- Ocean,
He looks down on tenement dwellers
With vision full of gloon;
But tits not with pride or scorn on his side.
For his is an attic ROOM
tsYour behavior is most singular, sir,
said young lady to a gentleman who
had Just stolen kiss. IF this is al, "
said he, 81 viii soon make it plural -
Mercury.
Young Man-sI wish your opinion,
sir, as to whether your daughter would
make me good wife2" Lawyer-s.No,
sir. She would not Five dollars,
please Boston Bulletin.
Brown-sThe facial features plainly
indicate character and disposition. In
selecting your wife we're you governed
by her chins" Jones-s.No, but have
been ever since / married. "
al wish / wes one OF my jokes,
groaned the humorist, as he picxed
himself up from the slippery sidewalk.
t.Whenever they fall fat no one laughs
at them. ."-Indianapo Journal.
81 want" said the astronomer, ian
inscription for nay new telescope which
shall be in the nature OF an address to
the stars" ssHow would Here's look
ing. at you doa"-Buffalo Express
The fat man is not sincere believer
in the ideas of the greatest good to the
greatest number. If he were he would
be the first to give up ms seat when
ladies are standing in q horse car
Washington Star
Life greatly resembles basket OF apples
You'll find, If to think Tor q momsnE You
stop,
The smaller ones are all far down in the
And the big fellows congrszate up at the
top.
--Defance News.
ssWhat means this GOODNESS between
Jonson Joanes-is there difference be-
between themi" 'sDitfsrencel ! should
say sol As much difference as there is
between gentleman and donkey"
ad'mi But which is the gentleman and
which the donkey2n ssWeli, it is just
there where they differ. Boston Iran
script.
Passaic City record., 1893-04-22

There are in this country more than
5000, 900 persons over thirty years of
age who have not been married. The
Philadelphia Ledger thinks society
should be formed for the mitigation of
their condition.
Passaic City record., 1893-04-22

The latest fad, to be INDUCED in by
the seashore this summer, is sspontho-
macy" or fate by footprints. It has
superseded palmistry, and now it will be
possible to tell by toe joints and curves
whether you are amiable or not, why you
are not happy, though married. and all
the rest
Passaic City record., 1893-04-22
A Washout on Horse Head.
By FRANK W. cALKrNs.

EARLY all the creeks
which are tributary
to the two Chey-
ennes, the uppe r
Niobrara and t b e
North Platte Rivers
have their sources
among the "breaks'' =
of a high, irregular
plateau, 'shich lies
like a vast, ragged
edged, wide-topped
Passaic City record., 1893-04-22

Physicians headed the list of suicides
last year, as they have done for the last
ten years.
Passaic City record., 1893-04-22

bunkl"
Only waiting to yell: "Go back I'll git
hlml' Tex dashed past, lashing his horse
at plunging gallop through the water.
The flood was above his boot tops in
side the cabin when Tex, holding to his
pony's rope, sprang in at the door. The
child, boy OF seven or eight years, had
emerged from its hiding place and
crawled back upon the bed, where it lay
screaming. Tex snatched the boy, and,
running out, threw him astrlde the
pony.
nHang on, cotton top" he shouted,
tan we'll pull ye through"
But the water was rising an inch q
second. and before he could mount be-
hind the caild aud get half dozen
yards away from the shack the animal s
feet were swept from under it by the
swift current, and horse and riders were
struggling together in the rolling Hood
There was no such thing as staying
upon tie pony's back, for the water was
not yet deep enough to enable the horse
to SWIM, and the creature simply strug-
gled, plunged, and finally rolled clear
over in the attempt to keep its feet.
Tex had hard work to save the boy
from going under. For . time he feared
that both he and the child were done for.
But bya powerful effort, be completely
freed both the little fellow and himself
from the animal.
| Then be had to swim for it. burdened
| a. be was, ia q swift, tumbling hood
6lled with the wash Of the breaks.
Quartering the current - near as be
could, and holding the boy Under one
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-11-07
OLD BAY STATE.
Both Parties Are Certain OF the
Massachusetts Vote.

BOSTON. Nov. 6.-There are only two
opinions upon the result Of tomorrow's
election IN Massachusetts, but a great
many thinking men are far from certain
tonight which IS the right one. The
strictly independent and unprecedented
opinion Is hard to fnd. but a careful
canvass among the politicians discloses
that the scale IS apparently tipping TO-
ward Republican success. The main
fight Is over the election OF a governor.
and as the candidates. John E. Russell
DEM and Frederick I. Greenhalge
Rep are about equally popular. the
tight Is largely on party lines. Dem
OcraIS VINO nave in former years
so confidently claimed victory are not
now 50 enthusiastic, but they have been
working as never before. It seems 10
have been accepted as a fact that a
great deal depends upon how MaSsachu-
sets goes this year. Every Democrat
VINO loves his party ana his principles
has accepted the gauntlet thrown down
by the opposition as a personal chal-
leBge, and IN Boston, especially. nothing
has been left uudOne when tends
towards success. Outside some talk Las
been made Of mismanagement by the
state committee. but no formal charges
of neglect have been brought forward
Boston has been in the field, upon which
the party has pinned its hope. and by It's
vote tomorrow they viii stand or Tali.
The Republicans awakened 10 this
fact some days ago and that they realize
this is 10 be the battle-ground royal. was
demonstrated To-Day when the state COM
mlttee announced reward OF 500 for
the detection Of any case of illegal Yot-
ing-s Al both the party headquarters
tonight opinions of complete and as
sured success are given ont Dy the lead
eTs. But It IS the votes instead of
guesses that elect, so their statements
are Yalueless. The POpulists have been
saving wood. but not saying much. and
every one who has given them thought
admits they will make a substantial
gain from the ranks OF both parties.
The Prohibitionists are not seriously
aken. even as an eventual possibility.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-11-07
OLD VIRGINIA.
The Usual Big Majority Expected
by the Democrats.

RICHMOND, Va, Nov. 6.-There is
every .indication tonight that the Dem
ocrafs tomorrow will elect their state
ticket by from 5000 to $4,000 majority
and secure over two-thirds of the mem-
bers of the legislature. In every part
Of the state the voters are Thoroughly
aroused, and this being the case there is
no fear OF defeat The apathy which
was said TO have existed a few weeks
ago mas disappeared, and the Democrats
viii poll full vote. Among the visitors
10 the Democratic headquarters today
was Hon. Joseph I. Lawiess. OF Ports
mouth. He stated that the Second
district would roll up splendid ma
lOrIty for O'Ferrall. and send practically
solid delegation 10 thu general as
semblY. Mr.. LaWless is of the opinion
that Capt. 0'Ferrall will win easily.
Mr. Pollard has just returned from
Halifax, which is one of the counties
claimed by the Popuiists. but he SAYS
that the county III his judgment. will
give the Democrats large majority.
Betting in Richmond is on 1850 ma
jority for 0'Ferrall. The Populists are
said 10 be unwilling to back their claims
by their money.
In Augusta county. the greatest
whisky-producing county in the state.
the prohibition craze has taken hold of
q great many people. The most exciting
canvass witnessed there in forty years
Is closed. They have made a desperate
effort TO defeat Hon. Edward EchOls for
Re election TO the senate, but informa-
ton today Is 10 the effect that the Demo
Gratis would carry the county with their
entire ticket
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-11-07
TAMMaNY TOWN.
Betting Men Laying Odds on the
hfuch-Abased MAYNARD

New YORK, Nov. Elm New York
state both the Democrats anu the Re-
pGoiicans have confidence in the sue
cess of their respective parties.
In The state generally. public interest
has been conferred in principally on the
election OF associate Judge of The court
OF appeals. The fight against the DEM
o0ratlc candidate, Isaac II. Maynard.
has been OF the most aggressive char
acter. but despite the severe eriti-
cisIns 10 which he has been subjected.
the Democratic party express the belief
that he will carry the state by from
10000 to 2o,00J majority. Betting men
are laying odus IN favor of Judge May
ngTd, but not so confidently as they did
few days ago.
The Republicans say that they have
an excellent chance to win They
count upon the support Of a great many
independent Democrats as against
Judge Maynard. They say that the op-
position OF the bar association OF some
Of the leading Democratic papers OF the
metropolis means defeat. They claim
10 have returns from various parts of
state showing that the revolt against
Judge Maynard's candidacy is general
III New York city Tammany Is max
ing lis customary vigorous campaign.
There is a great deal of opposition to It's
ticket, but the issues are not clearly de-
lned. IammanY leaders say thai they
VIII carry the county by from 10, 600 10
$1,000. The total registration is, in
round hunters. $4,000. and II Is eX-
pecIed mat 20, 900 VOLeS VIII De pOlItd.
III Kings county The battle promises
10 De The lIVellest II the entire STATE
The Republicans ana Independent
Democrats have joined ranks IN an as
Sault upon Tie forces led by Hugh Nc
LGugh.In, the leader OF Tie regular De-
mOcTacy. David :. Body is McLaugl-
Inns candidate Tor mayor; Charles
a. ScllerIn, the candidate OF the
Republicans ana Independents. vi lillian
y. GaYuOT. Democrat Endorsed Dy the
Republicans, IS running against Thomas
j. PearsaIl. McL2ughIn'S candidate Tor
Judge OF the supreme court II The Sec
ono Judicial district.
The Mclaughlin leaders say Boodv
VIII De elected mayor by from 20D0 to
300 majority. The Republicans ana
Independents say Schiercn viii carry
the election Dy from loo 10 5000.
ii Erie county there Is aTevOit among
independent Democrats against Lieut.
GOV. Sheehan. Mr.. Sheenan's oppon-
EMS say thai they viii poll biz vote.
Gov Flowers proclamation for an
honest vote Is considered very timely
The general impression is that there
viii Dc determined effort 10 Violate the
election law II different counties. not
ably IN Kings, New York and Erie. but
extreme measures viii De taken 10 have
q clean election.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-11-07
PENSION POINTERS.
Condition ofthe Office as Reported
by the Recorder.

Condition ofthe Office as Reported
by the Recorder.
WASHINGTON. NoY. 6.-The annual
report of the recorder OF the pension Of
fee department points oul the satisfac-
tory operation of the new constitution
OF the Office. Current work in the Office
is kept close up 10 date. Cases disposed
OF during the year were 2O3, 2O4 Those
on hand June 80. 1923, none. The cases
received show falling OF over the pre-
vious year. Many cases are arising un-
der the act OF July q, 1892. to pension
survivors of various Indian wars, the
principal labor being uncertain whether
organizations 10 which applicants be-
longed were in the military service of
the United States so as 10 give them
pensionable stand.
Among the list of the fiscal year, the
individual military records Of officers
and enlisted men in Ohio, Pennsylvania
and Indiana have been completed ae-
eording TO the index record card system
and work begun on the records OF
Illinois. The latter will be completed
in a few weeks. This leaves only the
veteran reserve corps and other United
States volunteers besides the post de-
tachmeDt and miscellaneous rolls. The
records OF the war of 1872, which an act
OF July Il, 1892, required should be
done. have not yet been transferred
from the interior and treasury depart
ments. During the fiscal year S,421- 472
index record cards were filed. This
makes total of s., 099, 755 index record
cards so fled that Of any one iDdiEid-
nal record can be readily found.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-11-07
KANSAS POPULIsTs.
Jerry Simpson Closes the Political
Carnn-e1n

Jerry Simpson Closes the Political
CanpasSn.
TOPEKA, Kan, Nov. 6.-Congressman
Jerry Simpson addressed q large meet
ing of Populists here this afternoon. and
tonight he closed the campaign at En-
poriA. The Topeka meeting was con-
tinued tonight with Gov. Lewelling and
II. T. Taubeneek as the orators. Con-
gressmon Simpson SAYS il has been a
campaign Of education. looking to the
contest next year. and the Populists
will vote their tickets without scratch.
He believes they will poll a plurality Of
the votes: but as the Democratic vote
Is an unknown quality this fall, he is
not prepared 10 give any hgureS.
Although only county officers and dis
tTict Judges are to be elected. a great
deal Of interest is taken in the election.
because the result viii show whether
the strength Of the POpuIlsts is waning
or not. Two years ago, flushed by their
previous legislative victory and their
defeat OF Senator Ingalls,, they sought
10 further establish their prestige for
the presidential year OF 1892 bY deprlY-
ing the Republicans OF the county off,
ces. In this. however, they were beaten,
the Republicans winning IN majority
of the counties Last year the Popu-
lists effected fusion with the Democrats
ana swept the state. Besides the state
officers and United States senator. the
fuslOnlSts captured district Judges.
81 clerks of the district court, 55 pro-
bate judges, 8 county attorneys. and
counting those also elected the year
| before 29I county commissioners. More
than all this, the electoral vote was
! taken ont of the Republican column for
the first time in the history Of the state
Fred Close, the governors private
secretary, says the Republicans have
| refused 10 give the PopuiIsts any cleo
! ton judges IN Doniphan, and the Popu-
! lists will prosecute the township trustees
/ for violating the law.