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The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-18
WHERE AARON BURR DIED.
DEATH, DISEASE AND DISASTER
IN THE HOUSE.
Tribulations and Vicissitudes OF
Generations Sheltered With
in It's Walls.

JJpon a grand old mansion OF the
crossroads at Cranbury, Middlesex
County, N j.. house that sheltered
immortal Washington and valiant La
favette. Thomas Jefferson and Alexan-
der Hamilton, there came, after II had
secreted there for three weeks IN It's
grim attic the person of Aaron Burr
after his memorable duel with Hamn-
ton. on July IL, 1904, a mysterious
blight. It's subsequent history is one
of the most remarkable on record Inc
tribulations and vicissitudes of genera
lions that have been sheltered WITHIN
its historic walls would lead one to be-
lieye that with the passing OF Burr
from the garnet hiding place the gem
of evil had taken up residence there
and have ever since prevailed.
Cranbury is prace of history. The
spirit of '76-the very breath of the rev.
olution is there. Embowered in mann
moth walnut and sycamore, which seem
to lisp the hallowed names of the he
roes of old in their very rustlings TO
the breeze, Cranbury looks abroad over
a vast plain of sweeping orchard flank
ed with following grain and crimsoning
clover Reposeful even to monotony,
from the hurly burly of the metropolis
it is like stepping into the tranquil gar
den of HeSperideS, receding a full CEN
fury into the past.
Here and there are severe white man
sions with their Doric pillars cleaning
in the summer sun, and about them
the clustering cottages of the humber
folk, with their tiny paned windows
their doors which break in half, polish
ed floors and low ceilings. the oppres
sive but archaic aroma of mohair and
mahogany Cranbury is a haven Of
dreams, the bower of the historian.
But the inactivity is only seeming.
In Cranbury borough, to which a lord.
the first Governor of New Jersey, gave
its name people to-day do a deal of
thinking OF late they have been turn
ing their attention TO peak but state
~ old mansion which stands at the in
tersection of the New Brunswick turn
pike with the old King Georges high
vay-the famous coach road from Phil
adelphia to New York through Broad
streets Of Newark and Trenton.
This mansion was built so many
years ago that American history fails
to make record of it; but some facts
are known; that the house was remod-
eled in 1890 and some additions made.
But it practically remained as 1T was
when Washington was there in 111S.
and it is so to-day-a grand old land
mark. with quaint arched windows
leading out upon commodious verandas,
with high ceilings and severe panelfngs.
grave, carved nantes and secret pass
ages behind them to attic and cellar,
for in those troublous times it was Of
ten expedient for a man to appear and
disappear at moments notice. The
revolutionary period was one of con-
slant surprises
HAS SHELTERED WASHINGTON.
Washington stopped here IN rousins
thunderstorm on his way to Monmouth
in 177S. accompanied by his stan ON
ers and many men. The host mace the
great General at home before the oio
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-18

with the holy symbol to avert further
calamities such as those that had be-
fallen them.
The next occupant was certain Elias
Dew. Dey was the most important man
in the district from go to II. He
was the financial and social oracle of
the place, and was so respected and
trusted that he received estates and
funds to invest. In 81 he went to
the State Legislature, but was defeat
ed for second term. Dey's miseries
now began in earnest. His wife showed
signs OF failing mind, the people be-
gan to fear that all was not well finan-
cially, and he began to sell portions OF
the farm lands to stave off the newt
able. The mammoth sycamore trees.
under which Washington had stood b.
fore the mansion, were cut down and
taken to the mills to be made into but
TONS Finally his wife died insane.
and Dey retired, vanquished in the
fight against the sinister influence OF
Burr.
Nelson Petty followed him in II. He
was a rich distiller, prosperous and
stubborn, but no sooner had he in
stalled himself within the house than
he began to go down. One morning
his wife was taken with sudden hem
orrhage and died on the floor before
help could come. A servant in the
house soon afterward was accused Of
child murder. Strangely enough Petty
himself died very suddenly and myster-
iously of hemorrhage during morning
bath.
For the last twenty years various ten
ants have taken the place, but have
never stood out against such over
whelming odds. The present occu-
pants, who are named Dey, although
no relatives of the former owner, have
no superstitious fears of the place. The
house is the perfection of neatness, and
the family seems to be resting in inn
munity from the dread scourge of Burr.
Many of these facts were gathered
from old residents, chief among whom
was DIR. John Holmes, second cousin
to the late illustrious DR.. Oliver Wen
dell Holmes, himself a historian and
ANTIQUARIAN, whose data are unim-
peachable. The old graveyard dis
plays quite colony of the victims of
the evil eye of Burr. Whether or not
the banshee of the mansion of the
crossroads has now exhausted his in
genuity, and will rest on his laurels,
remains to be seen-New York Herald.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-18

on the grace of long suffering friends,
returning after four years. His down
fall after the Hamilton duel was swift
retribution, and his subsequent life and
his pitiable death were in accordance
with what Emerson calls the law OF
eternal compensation.
But what of the old mansion on the
crossroads and its inha bitant, Commo
dore Truxton, the cultured, suave, hos
pitable and favored of the gods? With
him the ''hoodoo" began. Investments
PANIED out poorly, misfortune dawned,
death struck down those near and dear.
Weary of the scenes where life ceased
to be joy to him, the Commodore went
to Philadelphia, the purchaser of the
mansion being a magistrate Of New
York.
A VICTIM OF OPIUM.
This severe Judge was locally famous,
chiefly because he sentenced a man to
death for stealing a small piece of
cloth, as he was empowered to do under
the New Jersey law. He lived in The
Colonial house for eight years-from
1910 to 1878. 1t then passed into the
hands Of a DR.. Davis, whose calamities
there under the sinister spell of Burr
were manifold The doctor was we'll
along in years when he married a beau
tiful girl, the daughter of rich Phila-
delphia Quaker. The bride was not
long there before she acquired the
opium habit, and was incarcerated in
the very room in the attic where Burr
had been in hiding years before.
She grew insane very rapidly, man
aging to get opium at times by letting
d basket down from a window to the
school children, bribing them to procure
her the drug. Her father came to see
her once, giving her a $50 bill, thinking
it impossible for her to get it changed
SO as to buy opium, but she gave 1t to
slave, who procured a little of the
drug and returned her some pennies
change. The doctor heard of this,
pounded the colored man into insensi-
bility and threw him into the cellar to
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-18

Glenbrook whisky is pure. unadulter-
ated and copper distilled. Blauth, 4U7
K street.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-18
Chatting Dishes.

An excellent assortment of popular styles in
chafng dishes. We put no fancy prices upon them
and it will pay you to goods before buying
elsewhere. Prices, 81 to $3.50
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-18
RVlbums for
Ey Stamp Pictures.

Small stamp pictures have become very popular
and here are some Of the albums made especially
to hold them. They have colored mats, neat outside
and hold a. SO 48 pictures. Prices 5c, $50
and 45c.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-18

LOT These are covered with figured silkolne
and finished with double ruf1e Several designs and
colorings to choose from, 2oc.
Lot H. Sofa pillows, 48c.
Here is quite Inexpensive and pretty pillow,
made of sateen so very fine that second look is nee
essary to distinguish it from silk Ruff1e matches the
covering. Comes in variety OF pretty printed de-
signs. 48c
Lot iii. Silk Sofa Pillows, $1.1S.
These pretty soft reclining cushions are covered
with dainty figured Florentne silk and finished
with ruffes to match Large variety OF designs to
choose FROM
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1899-05-25

The BREW OF OLYMPUS.

THE "HOFFMAN." corner Of Hotel
and Nuuanu streets, claims to be the
Banner. resort for gentlemen and holds
the flag. L. H. Dee, the proprietor, has
attained success In his line, by specially
supervising everything connected with his
establishment. He now introduces to his
patrons Olympia Beer" This brew Is
from the ,"Capital Brewing Co." Of
Olympia, the capital, of the State OF
Washington, and was received by the
"Garonne." Mr.. Schmidt, the leading
spirit of this corporation Is practical
Chemist and Brewer, and after years Of
search and investigation located his plant
at Olympia, on account of the peculiar vir-
tues of the water of the Tum Falls, a
stream that Is noted for its distinctive qua
lties of clearness,, eoldness and lack Of
mineral and decaying vegetable impurities.
Pure beer can only be made with pure
water, and Tum water is traditional in
Washington with the Indians and original
white settlers. The "Olympia Draught"
Is under the Special control and agency of
Mr.. Dee and he invites his patrons and
friends to a personal test and is willing to
abide by their judgment on the merits of
his latest venture. 80 o. q.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1899-05-25

American Messenger Service
Masonic Temple. Telephone
IA. 4
Honolulu Messenger Service de-
livers messages and packages.
Telephone 378.
Nicely furnished rooms at the
Popular House, l54 Fort street,
from $1.00 per week up. .
81 would not be without Cham
berlian's Cough Remedy for it's
weight in gold," writes d. j.
Jones, of Holland, Va. "My wife
was troubled with cough for
nearly two years. l tried various
patent remedies, besides numerous
prescriptions from physicians, all
of which did no good. I was al
last persuaded to try bottle Of
Chamberlian's Cough Remedy
which promptly relieved the
cough. The second bottle effected
complete cure" so cent bottles
are for sale by all dealers. Ben
son, Smith q Co., Genera,
Agents. X
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1899-05-25
SAVINGS DEPARTMENT

Ordinary and Term Deposits received
and Interest allowed in accordance with
rules and conditions printed In Pass
books, copies Of which may be had upon
application - W 20 ~
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1899-05-25

This ever popular Rainier beer
is becoming household word
and twill you have a glass Of
Seattle" is more often heard than
anything else. The Criterion
Saloon have the beer on tap or in
bottles. ., ..., ..
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1899-05-25
GEO. LEWIS AT The FRONT.
Continued from Page B.

lance of about SEQ yards. This
fire began to find our range aud as
we advanced to the north came
obliquely into our rear from the
southeast. @ company was
brought from the n reserve and
moved upon that line, the fire
from which they soon silenced,
being ably assisted by a gstling
gun and'a detachment from the
artillery.
The insurgents had taken up
a fresh position 800 yards behind
their former one and also retreat
I'd along the road to the right
Across this road they had erected
breastworks IL feet wide and 4
feet high. A, section of X compa-
ny charged up this road and dis
lodged the enemy delivering a
terrible fire into their force as they
fell back. .....
Attention was then paid to the
main body on the north, which
had again opened up heavily on
our front. Another assault al
most duplicating the first, was
made upon their position and they
were again di-lodged although
with greater difficulty. The ad
vent of darkness, prevented
further pursuit. SNf' Jgis.
The engagement lasted little
over four hours, and daring that
time there had been no cessation
in the fighting. The men started
with 200 rounds of am mupition
each, but this was exhau sted and
more had to be carried to the fir
ing line. At times our long line,
one man deep, and looking thin
as water was fred upon from
three directions at once, and to
those observing the battle from
the tower of the cathedral in Jaro
it appeared as il we would surely
be annihilated considering the
time OF the engagement and the
intensity Of the FIRE to which we
we're subjected, our loss was won.
derfully light.
A number of guns and quaDti-
ties OF ammunition were captured
while over fifty of their dead were
left by the natives in their bur
ried flight. This represents a
comparatively small proportion of
their actual loss as their custom is
to remove the dead and wounded
Immediately.
The advantage of the fight was
with them as they fred almost en-.
tirely from protection of breast
works and cover of the trees while
during our entire advance we were
a plain mark for them in the
open.
Our artillery, however, was a
good offset to this advantage, al
though its fire was not sufficiently
effective to dislodge them from
their entertainments which it re-
quired charges to do.
The fight has had a salutary
effect, and taught them lesson
they will not soon forget.
Throu bout the day succeeding
they could be observed gathering
and carrying away their dead,
while no shot has since been aim
ed by them at any of our out
posts.
Toward the close OF engagement
a battalion Of Tennessee was
brought up and participated in
the battle. Some of the Tennes-
see boys who were off guard, but
"were spelling for a fight" march
ed with the regulars and took an
active part in the entire engage
ment. All the men engaged dis
played great GOODNESS and courage,
and from no part of that terrible
line Of fire did the soldiers fine h.
halt or tnrn back.
The casualties on our side are
as follows:
One killed, 18 wounded, 18th
Infantry; 2 wounded, LIST Ten,
| nessee.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1899-05-25
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BISHOP &c GO.
BANKERS. - I. -

Transact a General Banking
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Commercial and Travellers
Letters of CreditIissued, avail
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Interest allowed after July
1, 1898, on fixed deposits 8
months 3 per cent, 6 months
81 per cent, II months 4
per cent. .,...'
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1899-05-25
California Fruits.

d. G.. Csmarinos received per
Australia a large consignment of
Vegetables, Fruits, HaIibut, Fro
zen Oysters, CRIBS, Luca Oil, etc.,
etc,
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1899-05-25

..........y,.... Savings Deposits will b
received and interest allowed by this
Bank at four and one-haH per cent.
per, annum. The terms, rules and
regulations Of the Hawaiian Postal Saw
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II Is practicable TO apply them, and the
Cash Reserve Of CSC, 900 as required I'M
der the Postal Act will be maintained.
Printed copies Of the Rules and Reg
ulations may be obtained on application.
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Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1899-05-25

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Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1899-05-25
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The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1899-08-15

Rev. and Mrs Blake, of Berlin, are the
guests of relatives here
DR.. Frank Gibbs and Mrs. Gibbs, of
Washington, D. c., are visiting here.
DR.. and Mrs. J. c. Buchanan are guests
of their son, DIR. ]. c. Buchanan, at Plain
field
Charles Mathis, clerk at W. S. Reeves
pharmacy, visited friends in Camden last
week.
Rev. ]. Madison Hare will preach here
during the absence of the pastor, who is
on his vacation.
The young people of the Baptist Church
will give lawn social at the residence of
Miss Gertrude Sapp on Friday evening.
w. G. Bishop, H. c. Budd and ]. c.
Kelsey are at Jersey City, delegates TO the
Encampment of the Grand Lodge of P.
o. S. of A., which is in session there.
There will De musicale under the SUI
pervision of Mrs. A. ]. Rosbach at her
home here on August rs, for the benefit
of the Mile Society of the Baptist Church.
The remains of Mrs. M. Warner Har-
grove were buried here in the Baptist
grave yard on Tuesday. Mrs. Hargrove
had been sick for long time. She leaves
husband and son to mourn her loss. De.
ceased was much loved in her communi
ty. as was shown by the large number OF
persons who followed her remains to the
grave. Rev.. c. Culp of6ciated at the
funeral
A young cyclone came across the coun
ty just above here on Thursday, playing
havoc with the buildings and crops o
William Potts. His barns were all blown
down and the contents were scattered a
if they had been paper The trees in thu
orchard were toppled over. A large tree
standing near the house was torn from il
roots and left lying in the yard. Tn
crops were nearly all destroyed and on
horse was lost.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1899-08-15

Charles Let's, of Carbondale, Pa, paid
his father, Albert Let's, a flying visit last
week.
State Detective Ellis H. Parker, last
Monday, shot a hawk in the act of de-
stroying a covey of young quails near
here.
Samuel Tucker recently sold a load of
hay to a Mount Holly physician, and
when it was delivered mistake was made
by putting it in another physicians barn.
The matter was satisfactorily adjusted, af-
ter some difficulty.
The tiremen here will hold a harvest
home on Friday and Saturday evenings of
next week. They will have large tent
in which supper will be served for IS
cents. An Italian orchestra from Phil
adelphia will furnish the music.
The stage driver from Wrightown to
Pointville had passenger one night last
week. He told her he would go and get
his horse. The lady waited for an hour
and then learned that the man had walk
ed home to Pointville after the animal.
The water company has just received
600 feet of hose, and trial was given one
day last week which proved quite sue
cess. There is enough pressure from the
tank, which rests upon steel tower sixty
feet high, to throw water far above any
building in town. Contractor E 1dridge
Mathis has given the best OF satisfaction
on this job.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1899-08-15
Lnmharfnn.

AAuAAAWOAAOA
c. S. Ridgway returned on Friday from
trip to Saratoga Springs, N. Y.
Joseph Powell Mrs. S H. Powell and
SON, Clifford, were Ocean Grove visitors
on Tuesday.
Frank H. Lambert, candidate for the
Republican nomination for Sheriff, was
shaking hands with friends here on We'd
nesday.
Quite a number of our young people
took part in the carnival on the Rancocas
creek Saturday night, they being guests
of J. Smalley Baugh.
The Lumberton Epworth League met at
the home of Miss Marie Dantz on Friday
evening. Reading, Rotations and singing
were the social features.
The Lumberton M. 3. Sunday school
held its annual picnic in the Vincentown
camp woods on Thursday. Although the
morning was bad the afternoon was fair,
which gave the picnicers a chance to have
good time, which they always do on
occasions of this kind.
A camp meeting will be held here, in a
large tent adjoining Mechanics Hall, I'M
der the auspices of the M. E. Church, be
ginning on Thursday evening of this
week and continuing until and including
Sunday, August Fl. Thursday will be
Epworth League day, services beginning
at 2. 80. Rev. E. c. Hulse, of Pemberton,
| ]. D. Bills, of Burlington, and others will
take part. The ladies of the local chap
ter will provide a supper for rs cents.
During camp meeting there will be preach
ing each evening at s. Sundays 1890 A.
NJ, and s p M Prominent preachers
of the New Jersey Conference will assist
in the services. Rev Edward Mount, of
Medford, will have charge of the altar
services during the meetings.
About half-past nine on Friday evening
the people living in the neighborhood OF
the cemetery were startled by the cry OF
''Stop thief !" Upon investigation they
found Jake Greenwood, sd. out in the
street greatly excited and crying for help.
Jake rushed to the house of his brother,
Leonard, and got assistance in the shape
of a gun and Chummy. Then the men
returned to the house to find the robber,
whom Jake claimed had taken refuge or