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Passaic City record., 1898-06-25

It IS not an unusual thing in Germany
for a servant girl to remain with one
family for 40 years. When a girl does
persevere and stay the required time
Empress Augusta Victoria presents her
with a golden cross when the fortieth
year is reached. Although several
dozen of these souvenirs were distrib-
uted last year throughout Germany,
there was only one girl in the whole city
of Berlin who merited and received one
of these medals.
Passaic City record., 1898-06-25
ADMIRAL CERVERA.
Commander of the Spanish Fleet at
Santiago Is Seaman of
Great Experience.

Cervera, Spain's man of the hour, has
an interesting personality, says the
Brooklyn Eagle.
He is sprung of the proudest blood in
Spain and all the qualities of breeding,
brains, patriotism, courage, pride and
polish contribute to his active career.
Cervera's generous act in sending out
word of the safety of Hobson and his
comrades was thoroughly characteristic
of the brave and high toned soldier that
he is, and, although he be of the enemy's
Passaic City record., 1898-06-25
CONVENTION NATIONAL EDUCA-
TIONAL ASSOCIATION, WASH
TON, DC.
Reduced Rates via Pennsylvania Rail

Reduced Rates via Pennsylvania Rail
road.
For the National Educational Associa-
ton Convention to be held at Washing
ton, D c., July to t2, the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company will sell excursion
tickets from points on its line to Wash
ington and return at rate of SINGLE fare
fer tie r0aAd tfzb bluS S2.oo mender-
SAzb fee. These tickets will be sold on.
and good going, July to 7, and good to
return leaving Washington July to IS,
when stamped by Joint Agent at WASH
inqton. By depositing ticket with Joint
Agent on or before July II and on pay
ment of so cents the return limit may be
extended to August 81. Tickets for side
trips from Washington to Gettysburg
Richmond, Old Point Comfort, and
Southern battlefelds will be on sale at
the ticket office of the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company IN Washington dur
ing the continuance of the Convention.
1854 ct
Passaic City record., 1898-06-25
For Clerk and Carrier.

Civil service examinations for
the positions of clerk and carrier
in the post-office will be held on
July End beginning at 9 a. m. This
examination is open to all reput-
able citizens of the United States
who may desire to enter the SER
vice, and who comply with the
requirements, without regard to
race or to political or religious
affiliations.
For application blanks, full in
structions etc, relative to the
duties and salaries of the different
positions, apply to Robert S.
Aldous, secretary of the board of
examiners at the Passaic post
office.
Passaic City record., 1898-06-25

daunted by the assignment of bleak
suburban district on rainy day.
He ties his posters-incased in a wa
ter proof poster-across his back. He
fastens on his paste pot. He mounts his
bicycle. Then be opens his umbrella
for he is an expert wheelman, and can
manage it and his wheel at once.
All over the umbrella are advertise
ments in little form of the article or the
event which he intends to advertise in
Passaic City record., 1898-06-25

large by his posters. So that his entire
route is placarded, and he himself is a
living advertisement.
Passaic City record., 1898-06-25


The schools have closed.
Now for the long vacation.
The City Council will meet Mon
day evening.
Miss Nettie Barstow of Atlantic
City was in town on Friday.
The City Hall is undergoing
renovating and redecorating.
Good morning have you laid in
your supply of war bonds yet?
The Sandwich Islands ought to
be good place for hungry people.
Don't blame the big fat man for
taking SO much room. 1t is only
his weigh.
Twill soon be time for the small
boy and the green apple to get
together.
"Where will VIC spend our vaca-
tion?' is the question being asked
by many.
DR.. Geo. t. Welch and Joseph
H. Wright, have gone for two
weeks stay in the Catsk1lls.
Myrtle avenue is to be opened
and improved from Howe avenue
northerly to Main avenue.
Some author tells us that much
is said about the tongue" True,
the thing is in everybody's mouth.
The Water company has ex-
tended its pipes northwesterly
along Maple street from Paulison
avenle.
Four watering carts are not
enough for Passaic's present needs
and SO bids for another one are
being solicited.
The Unity lodge, A. o. U. w.
are making arrangements for a
clambake on July 18th. The place
has not been decided.
Miss Emily Barry of Brooklyn
has been the guest of her sister,
Mrs. P. F. Leavens of Grove
Terrace, during the week.
The country never looked more
beautiful than it does now. A
drive along the river or in or about
town is joy and delight.
A committee of the Council was
directed to secure rooms for the
District court and Street superin-
tendent at a reduced rental.
An ideal park could be made
from a part of the Simmons estate,
say from Garden and Main streets
running back to the old whip
factory.
Persons desiring a copy of
Summer Homes" on the Ontario
and Western Railroad may obtain
same at the RECORD office. It is
reported that most of the resorts
IN Sullivan county are rapidly
filling up for the season.
The great pressure of other work
at the RECORD Office the past week
has obliged us to neglect the
RECORD somewhat. However, our
readers know we always make
amends for occasions of this kind.
At the thirty-frst annual State
encampment of the Grand Army
of the Republic, which opened at
Long Branch Thursday, the most
favorable conditions prevailed.
The G. A. R. posts of the state
were represented by throngs OF
veterans.
Charles Rixton's jewelry store
at 274 Main avenue has attracted
a great deal of favorable comment.
In its stock and equipment it is
most modern and complete, and
Mr.. Rixton is bright young man
who knows how to treat customers
right.
Passaic City record., 1898-06-25
PARIS BILL POSTERS.
They Use the Bicycle in All Sorts of
Weather and for Variety
of Purposes.

The bill poster of Paris is more pic
turesque parsonage than his brother of
New York. He plies his trade in all
winds and weather, and he is nothing
Passaic City record., 1898-06-25

The RECORD, to any ad.
dress in the United States,
3 months for 25 cents.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-15
New Works Election Bill.

ALBANY. y. Y. July i5.-The Metro
politan elections district bill. in the form
in which II Is TO be passed by the Legs
Iature was presented 10 the Senate To-
day. IT provides that the counties OF
New York. Kings. Queens. Richmono
and Westchester be constituted a me1ro-
politan election district for the purpose
OF all elections for State officers. The
Governor, within ten days after tho act
takes effect shall appoint an orT1oer 10
be known as the state Superintendent
OF Elections for the Metropolitan Elec-
lions District.
Such state Superintendent and sacn
deputy appointed by him shall possess
and exercise all tns powers vested III a
sheriff as a conservator OF the peace.
either by statute or common law.
such Superintendent may appoint not
exceeding COO deputy superintendentS on
OF before the 18th day OF August. VINO
must possess the qualifications OF election
olficers required by the election law ex-
cept that they need not be residenA In the
election district In which they serve
The term OF office or deputy shpern-
tendent shall expire on December SlSt OF
the calendar year III which he Is APP
pointed.
The Superintendent and his deputies
shall have general supervision OF Tho vot-
ing. with full powers OF arrest and In
vestigation, and win be authorized 10
call upon any citizens or policemen for
assistance IA making arrests. etc.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-15
AFTER THE FIGHTING.
Scenes and Incidents on the Way Back
From San Juan 60 SibOncy.
FromI the Herald's Special Cores

ponucutl-
SLBONEY. July 6.-it any American
thinks our troops could have done better
since they landed tn cuba. trip from
here 10 tho present positions OF the army
would convince him To the contrary.
1 have Just returned from such ii tour.
and have Witnessed scenes that beggar
description. On tho way / met scores OF
wounded soldiers. walking as best they
could 10 the general hospital here. Eevery
wounded soldier whose injury oiu not
affect his legs was compelled TO Walk 10
the hospital. There WAS more than
enough hauling OF entirely disabled sol
diers 10 keep the carts busy
The trail from S.o0ney TO san Juan IA
so difficult OF passage that one can reali[e
rhe hardships our troops encountered
only by a personal visit. There are two
parts of the trail-one being used Tor
wagons and the other FOR men afoot.
Both are as narrow as canal towpath-
In many places IL Is imposs'-
bio for two wagons 20 pass.
and the trail used by The sol
diers Is llttle wider than railroad track,
with wild pineapple and other tropical
plants growing close 10 the edge OF each
side.
For miles along this trail one has TO
wade through mud up TO the knees. ana
nished when one gets 20 "a stream or
water. There the mud Is not SO thick.
but In the nve streams forded pa walk
ins 10 headquarters st 'hc front ther"
was mud enough for all practical pnf-
poses. IL Is this water that the troops
have To drink, and the wonder Is that
many OF them can tel whether they arc
taking a drink or eating mud pie
II was most pitiab1e TO see the wound
"a we met while passing along this uA',
some had a hand shot or. others hau
lost a few fingers and siit others Ne'o
mourning the loss Of their teeth NM
had slight flesh wounds All were stea.
~ Depressed. and complaining oeSao.e
they had TO walk from the oa'tielle.a "
~ hosnltai Rut IN making this COM
rls,nt thew were not justified by The more
Unfortunate who had been totally as
abled by Spanish bullets. .,.-.
/ talked with quite nuii'De' -
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-15

Satellite Visa Centlnela. Relempago, Bar
doe Esparanca, Intrepldio. Almendares.
Baracoa, Crioio, Sanctoclldes and Cauto.
Besides these there are many small
vessels, corresponding TO the mosquito
feet of the United States. in the keys
and bays along the coast OF Cuba and
Porto Rico. These were put IN commits
sion az the outset OF the Cuban insurrec-
ton by the Minister of Marine. Captain
Aunon. and have since then been cruis-
ing between Cuba and the United states
coast principally on the lookout for hli-
clustering vessels Since the opening OF
the Spsnish-American war. however
they have done considerable damage TO
our forces. Even before the arrival OF
Admiral Ceryeras fleet in Cuban waters
they were the principal defenders OF the
northern coast OF Cuba, where they were
tl.en concentrated.
The names and locations Of these yes
sells. together with their armament anu
the number Of men they carry, have been
furnished the United States government
and It Is only a question OF time wheh
they will meet the fate OF Cerveta
squadron.
CAPTURE or destroy" the famous mes
SAGE Of President Mckinley TO De".y
and Sampson. has been printed proaHcaS'
in Cuban papers IN Key West ana inc
island. and has been adopted as the $40
gan of the Cuban army OF liberation inc
greatest number Of the vessels halneu
arc on the northern coast OF CUBA mo-
ing in the keys. bays and haroors Whloh
abound there. while many OF them are IN
Porto Rico. Singly they are inconsluera-
bic. but modified they might give con-
siderable trouble 10 the naval lor'es OF
the United States IN Cuban watets'--'e"
York Sun.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-15
SPANIARDS IN PRISON,
They Seem TO Bear Their Lot fhiio-
sonhically-AIli in Good spirits.


PORTSMOUTH, y. H., July B-Ihe
first American rain fell upon the span
ish prisoners at Camp Long this morn
ing and kept falling all day. The stock
AIDE was muddy and disagreesDle' anu
the sentries from the marine guard wore
rubber hats ana oycrcOats ana kept theit
nuskets mGzzle down. There is always
a certain amount of romance ABOUT
prisoner OF war. He is an enemy at our
mercy. and may squirm or bite or SIM
plv grin and bear From all Indications
tho SPANISH prisoners at camp Long
Will simply grin and bear 1t.
From their behavior on wet, cold'
dismal day. they are capable OF lsl1-
heartedncss under any circumstances
The officers mess, comprising TWO chap-
lains. two surgeons and hair dozen
1ieuteuants and junior officers, kept
swarm to-day BY jumping rope The
scheme was for two OF the oiilcers 10
swing the rope and the others to take
their turns AZ jumping. The amusement
was respectfully stopped when one OF
the general officers OF the camp visited
the mess room, but began again as soon
as he went away.
Perhaps the new clothes issued today
nv Paymaster LOOMS inspired the SPAN
iards TO fantastic tripping. Ihey received
him. flannel shirts. blue sailor trousers
hlue sailor caps and blue sweaters. SHOES,
underclothps and other odds and ENDS.
Tho first issue did not Mt priest got
trousers too grand" and surgeon got
a short that was too POGO In most
cases they had no difficulty IN expressing
their requirements and having them recu-
fed. but sometimes 1t was hard Tor the
pavmaster's department 10 understand
whether grand" with an expressive
rolling Of the eyes and Struggling or the
shoulders. meant that the man was 100
big or the trousers.
Owcers i'm the camp have a separate
mess and their wardroom has already
take no a homelike appearance. The TWO
cbaplains are young. and take the situ9-
ton phiiosophically. They can be very
useful among so many foreign speaking
men. They have pieced out the govern
ment clothing with some OF their own
and while they do not look exactly eccle-
siastical. they have "A better dressed ap-
pearance than any other Smniards in the
camp.
Eight lodging houses in the stockade
have been lettered from 10 H. ana as
far as possible the crews Of the ships
have been put in houses by themselves
The crew Of the NiZcaya occupies two
buildings. and still has not any too much
room.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-15
IN A HAND-T0-HAND FIGHT.
A Private Tells of a Mighty struggle III
a Block House at Santiago.

ATLANTA. GA. July 13.-Amons the
wounded men at Fort Mcpherson. just
back from before Santiago. is Private
Welchert, OF the Ninth Regulars. who
tells thrilling story or a hsnd-to-nand
conflict. lie says:
There are three forts near Santiago
which the Americans had 10 encounter
one was blockhouse standing upon
the summit OF Il hill guarding the pain
way leading up 10 II. In TINS stone stIuc-
ture. impenetrable by rifle bullets. thir-
ty-two Spaniards were stationed. -
the walls OF stone were holes Just large
enough TO shoot through. and through
these the Spanish soldiers fired bullets
with great rapidity into the ranks Of the
Americans as they forced their way up
tho hill. our boys dropped IKE ten
rins. color sergeant scaled the wall
and toro from its staff the Spanish flag
simultaneously, the Spaniards hred at the
sergeant and he dropped to the ground
below dead. Three OF the Americans
dropped into the fort from above. 1t be-
ing uncovered. and were itddled with
bullets. Their bodies were mutilhted with
bayonets.
Just at this time fifteen American pri-
Yates appeared on the wall, 1 being
among them. The sight Il our outraged
comrades was CALLING Without a WORD
OF command each OF the fifteen men
sprang into the pit and desperate hght
followed. IL lasted some minutes, out
the exact time VIII never be known.
was shot In the wrist. but killed the
Spaniard and brought away the pistol
with which he shot me- Nearly all OF
the Americans we're wounded. hut not
one killed. one of them says he Killed
four Spaniards alone. 1t was thrty-two
against our fifteen. one OF our boys had
a piece Of his nose shot of, and turning
on the Spanlard who had manned him.
ran him through with his bayonet. and
pinning him TO the wall. held MIN there
for second and exclaimed: Ihere' now
de. you Spaniard. die
Upon the death OF all the spanlards
the doors Of the place were forced open
and the wounded men regained their reg
imcnt. which had Just arrived
Weichert had a wound IN the Wrist
which was dressed. and he entered the
general fight next morning. lie was
wounded twice early In the day ana hoo-
blee on the field. He lost his nat ana
now wears ono he took from a CUBAN
Weichert says the hospital corps mas
more than II can do and that soldiers
are so scarce I'm comparison win the
duty required OF them that some OF our
dead were LEFT unburied thir,y-siN hours
without attention.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-15
BETWEEN RAIN DROPS.
The Virginia Boys Try Hard TO Get
Their Clothes Dry.

CAMP CUBA LIBRE. July I2--Special-
The fact that General Hasbrouck tn
spected the camp during the morning
apparently gave rise 20 another so called
bulletin report to the effect that the site
of the camp had Deen condemned and
that the troops would be removed.
Another rumor was resurrected some
time during the day 10 tint effect that
tho Fourth Regiment would go TO Camp
Mcpherson in Georgia, but these rumors
had no more foundation than the one
I'm regard TO the condemnation OF the
camp.
The BOYS OF companies II and NJ, OF the
Fourth Regiment have been presented
with some choice smoking tobacco by
Messrs Cameron and Cameron and with
plug chewing tobacco by Mr.. +. H.
Mayo.
C. n. Rowland. OF Company Il. and
G d. Charters and {. III. Chapman. OF
Company q. Fourth Regiment. who have
been quite III. are on the road 10 recovery
Hospital Steward John Milan was badly
stung on the hand by scorpion that mad
concealed Itself In his Logging. but
prompt attention has saved him from Sc
rous results.
Corporal George Z. UrQuhart IS AT his
home in Suffolk on sick leave. lie
has been having "A pretty hare ume' nav
Ing Dtcn WIN Nit~ A''N''-'N-
the mumps.
Colonel Edwards has been
directed to resume command OF the FIRST
battalion OF the Fourth Regiment, Vice
Major Blow who has been placed Ia com
mand OF the Third Battalion. Captain
Sheen, who has been charge or the Ihird
Battalion. has been returned 10 his com
pany (A) the Norfolk Rifles.
Lieutenant Daughlery. OF Company y.
has been appointed acting ad1utaht oil
tho First Battalion: Lieutenant Causey.
of Company G. adjutant OF tie Second
battalion and Lieutenant Wassum, OF
Company T.. OF the Third Battalion.
Captain Sheen mas been placed IN
charge OF the policing OF the camp oil
tho Fourth Regiment and company COM
manders who want 10 punish their men
by giving them police duty. are request
ed to report 10 Captain Sheen.
Captain Sheen has been directed TO hold
a school for non-cOmmissioned oificers.
which school will be conducted besides
the regular company schools.
Csmp fires are again the rules this
evening In the various company streets
and the boys are trying to dry their
clothes while. the rain IS stiI &. W.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-15

The talk OF running Colonel farewell
Elliott against captain Lamb for Con-
gross In the THIRD Virginia District. has
fot vet maicrianzed. but Il IS thought
bv many that Colonel Elicit VII not
consent to the use OF his namo before the
district Democratic convention. which
meets on August fth. Colonel Eiiett
left a few days ago for Europe on a trip
for business and pleasure. and his friends
I'm Richmond have caOled him at South
ampton. England. which he was expected
TO reach yesterday but as yet no reply
has ben received. Colonel Elicit In his
one term as congressman made 5000
record. but Captain Lambs friends say
they do not fear him as the latters oppo-
nent As both are good Democrats ana
able men. the interests Of the party IA
the Third District will be safe In the
hands OF either Roanoke World
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-15
THE POWERS ADVISE MADRID.
Several OF Them Hintcd that She
should Begin Peace Negotiations.

Several Of Them hintcd mat sho
should Begin Peace Negotiations.
Tho New York suns London special OF
Yesterday SAYS. 1he Berlin correspon-
dent OF the standard says that represent
atives OF several VI the powers have con-
fdentlally limited 20 tho Madrid govern
ment that negotiations Tor peace ought
TO be begin Immediately
They have also advised spain 70 cede
one or more Islands 10 the United states
a. security FOR the payment % an indem- :
nifty. and 10 convert tho philippines ana
other colonies INTO republics under span
ISM suzerainiy.
A despatch from Madrid 20 the Dauy
News says that diplomatic soundings IN
the direction OF re establishing peace .oN-
tinue Without result. SPAN 5 cohdilons
FOR peace now seem 10 be. FIRST PFC
biscite OF the inhabitants or Cuoa 20
settle their own political future' second
the payment 90 an Indemnity to tho
United states. third. that 10 spain Dc
guaranteed the retention or certain OF
her possessions IN the Philippines. and.
Fourth that "A time be decided upon for
the eventual evacuation OF Cuba by the
Spanish forces
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-15
SPANS NAVY IN CUBAN WATERS
Contains 4 Torpedo Gunboats. 3 Cruis-
ers. 30 Gunboats and some small craft

WASHINGTON. July IS. - Notwith-
standing the total humiliation OF Ad-
miral Cervera's squadron OFF the harOor
of Santiago de Cuba by the vessels or
Admiral Sampson under command OF
Commodore Schley the Spanish navy has
not altogether disappeared from Cuban
waters. and II that government could
mobilize the cruisers. gunboats and mos
quito vessels now in the numerous Keys
and small bays on the Cuban coast pos
sibly il could make some trouble for the
fleet OF Admiral Sampson. Spain has
now four torpedo gunboats, eight cruisers
thirty gunboats OF various sizes ana a
number OF small yachts and rugs OF
various sizes and ornaments, when were
converted into war vessels at the begin
ming OF the Cuban insurrection in 1875.
The list Of the more important OF these
vessels is as follows:
Torpedo gunboat Filipinas. 80 tons.
built OF steel: speed. ~ knots; armament
247-inch quick firing 4 l.5-inch ana IN.
guns, torpedo tubes.
Sloop Jorge-Juan, 935 tons; built or
wood speed, Is knots; armament. ~
inch Hontoria, 2.S-inch Krupp ana m
guns.
Torpedo Cunboats Galicia. Marquee de
Molins and Martin Alonzo Pinzon. 5h
tons. built OF steel; speed. 10 knots; ar
mament. 4.7-inch Hontoria. s.z-inch
quick-fre and ! m. gun; torpedo tubes
Cruiser Marquee de Ia Ensenddo' lU'O
tons: built of steel: speed. 10 knots ar
mament. 4.7-inch Hontoria, quick
fire and m. guns: torpedo tubes.
Cruisers Isabella III. and Condo dc Ven
adito and Infanta Isabel; built OF from
1.l30 tons; speed. IA knots; armament
4 4.7-inch Hontoria. ? 7.7-inch, quick
firing and 4 IN. guns: . torpedo tubes.
Also the cruisers Human CorteZ and Pig
FARO. which arc not IN the naval list.
Among the minor vessels are the gun
boats General Concha, Magallanes. Alceo.
Cuba Espanola. CONFERENCE.-THE Vasco
Nunez de Balboa, Diego Velasquez. Ponce
de Leon. Alvsrado. Sandoval Alerts, Ar
dilla, Cometa. Fradera. Gaviota, Colon
drina Legera. Flecha. Estrada, Linda
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-15
IL THERE Is \ BETTER WE DON'T
KNOW IT.

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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-15
Transfers OF Real Estate.

Bergner G. Engel Brewing Company 10
Pabst Brewing Company. Al feet on Mar
shall street southwest corner OF Hancock.
and 40 feet on south side Marshall street.
40 feet west OF Hancock. 5000
William Trexler and X T. Elmore's
trustees 90 Pauline c. Klein. wife OF Wal
ter T.. Klein. "a l-2-l2 feet on north side
Hanover street, l4S 1-2-l2 feet west OF
Vine 5000.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-15

ALLENTOWN.

summary Two base hits-Shannon.
Poster Three base hitS--CheSoro. Jim
Delehanty. Home runE-Bargrove Stol-
Ell bases-Klopf 3. Shannon. 3: Hargrove
I.eahy. Foster Double plAys--West 10 T.
Delehanty 10 Mcintyre. Base on balls
on CHESHIRE. ?. on West. 3 Hit by pitch
ca balls-Luteaberg. 7. Dclehanty
struck out--By 'CAesoro. S: by West l.
Time ~ gams-l:R Umpire--Brady.