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Passaic City record., 1899-08-19
DEWEY'S WISH.
1t Is Said That He Wanted to Attack
and Capture Manila Twenty
Five Years Ago.

1t is a remarkable fact that Admiral
Dewey contemplated the attack and
capture of Manila 25 years ago, and it
may develop that he carried out last
year the plans which were prepared
a generation ago. In 1878, when the
Virginius outrage was perpetrated,
Commodore Dewey was in command of
the Narragansett, which was on the
Asiatic station. The country was in
famed over the outrage and war with
Spain seemed imminent. Dewey wrote
the navy department officials asking to
be assigned to the duty of capturing
Manila if war should be declared. The
peaceful settlement of the Virginius
affair prevented the plans of the adj
miral being carried out, but it is an
interesting fact that the hero of Manila
bay had his eye on the Philippine cap
ital quarter of a century ago.
When the Olympia, followed by the
rest of the magnificent fleet, steamed
into Manila bay Is months ago, Admiral
Dewey doubtless remembered his ear
1ier aspirations, as well as the Maine
horror, and that he did his work so
well may have been due to the fact that
a few well-placed shots were fired in
revenge for the Virginius horror. 1t
is probable the letter written by Com
modore Dewey in 1873, in which his
plan of attack was outlined, is on file
at the navy department. A search will
be made for it, and if it is found will be
reproduced by the citizens committee
as souvenir of the reception to be
given the admiral upon his return to
the nations capital.
Passaic City record., 1899-08-19
FEW INDIANS INSANE.
try There Are Only About Fiji
Twilight Demented Ones.

Work will soon begin on the asylum
for insane Indians at Canton, S. D., for
which congress made an appropriation
of $4,000. 1t is interesting to know
that out of total of 1000 Indians in
this country there are only So insane,
one doubtful six idiots, and two partly
idiotic. This is wonderful showing
and, according to statistics, is not
equaled by any race on earth, either
civilized or uncivilized. The unbal-
anced Indians are distributed as fol-
lows: South Dakota-Sisseton agency,
8; Cheyenne agency, 5. Utah-Uintah
and Ouray agency, 2. Kansas-Potta-
watomie agency, 2; Pine Ridge agency,
2; Rosebud agency, 2. California-Afis-
agency, /. Wyoming agen-
cy, 3. Minnesota-White Earth agency,
s. New Mexico-Mescalero agency, 1.
North Understanding Rock agency,
1. Montana-Crow agency, 6; Flat
head agency, s. Blackfeet agency, 4.
Indian Territory-Quapaw agency, 6.
Wisconsin-La Pointe agency, 5. Iowa
Sac and Fox agency, 2. Oregon-Si
letz agency, 2; Warm Springs agency,
1.
Seven-of the insane Indians are be-
ing cared for at retreats created for the
custody of irresponsible, mentally dis
eased patients, leaving less than half
hundred with no provision for their
care and treatment.
Passaic City record., 1899-08-19
SOLD.TO AN AMERICAN
Lakes of Killarney Pass Into Hands
of Foreigner.
A. G. Peck Pays s1s5,oOo for This
Magnificent and Beautifully
Picturesque Estate in the
Emerald Isle.

At last the lakes of Killarney have
fallen into the hands of a citizen of
America. A. G. Peck, of Cohoes Falls,
n. Y, has bought the Muclsross estates
on the lakes of Killarney, about which
there has been so much talk. The price
paid was G $4,000, approximately $780,
900 in the money which Mr.. Peck made
as a manufacturer of axes in this coun-
try. Americans with a love for the EN-
erald Isle have of late showed a decided
inclination-by rumor-to purchase
these lovely and historic lakes.
First it was Howard Gould. He took
his bride, who was Katherine Glenn
mons, to the winding bays and wood
land dells" She was entraMoes, and
asked for them of her husband. But the
sale was not made.
Then it was Richard Croker who
longed for them. He did not purchase
them, however.
The fever for the possession of the
lakes of Killarney spread. 1t seized the
blood of President James Coogan, of
the borough of Manhattan; and of John
F. Carroll, vice boss of Tammany; and
of Senator George W. Plunkett. This
syndicate concluded that it must have
the lakes.
But while the Erin-loying Americans
were hesitating, the price of Killarney
was not; so Mr.. Peck is considered
lucky in getting them for S185,o0o.
The Muckross estate is magnificent
and beautiful 1t includes about 400
acres of arabic land and plantations, in
Guiding Briken and Diris islands, and
the old abbey in the grounds overlook
ing the Lower lake.
There is, besides the demesne of Lord
Brandon on the upper lake with its fine
residence, Glebe house, its cottages,
deer forests, and its thickly wooded
plantations of Tonnes, Purple noun
tain, and one part of Cabernabone and
part of Mangerton and Tore. This es-
tate includes also about 10000 acres in
all, in which are the famous cascades
known as O'Sullivan and Tore.
Passaic City record., 1899-08-19
PROUD OF HIS AUTOMOBILE.
Brooklyn Physician Says He VIII
Dispose of His Horses and Devote
Himself to New Vehicle.

81 am perfectly satisfied with my
automobile phaeton," said DR.. Ashley
A. Webber, of New York city, the other
evening, after he had critically exam
ined the machine made for him in Ko-
komo, Ind, and driven thence to Brook
lyn, distance of 1850 miles, by FL
wood Haynes, president of the COM
pany that made it. 81 have become an
enthusiast on the subject of automo-
biles, and expect to break some rec
ords with mine, which has made the
longest automobile trip on record in
the United States"
Friends of DR.. Webber know what it
means for him to become an enthusiast.
When he was younger-he is not yet
old-he became enthusiastic on the
subject of rowing, and pulled famous
oar for the Seawanhaka Boat club, of
which he is still member. He became
enthusiastic on revolver shooting more
recently, and is prominent in the
Brooklyn Revolver club. He took most
of the first prizes for revolver shooting
at the recent sportsmen's fair in Mad
ison Square garden. He has become en-
Enthusiastically interested in trap shoot
ing during the last few months, and is
already in the Ninety Per Cent. club.
Now that he expects to break some au-
tomobile records, his friends believe he
will not be disappointed.
Passaic City record., 1899-08-19
NEGROES MAY USE BATHTUBS,
Peoria Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation Will Not Permit the
Drawing of Color Line.

Notwithstanding that the local
Young Mems Christian association has
lost some of its members, owing to the
fact that negroes were permitted to use
the bath tubs, the organization does
not propose to depart from its estab-
Gshed custom.
Secretary W. A. Brubaker says: 81
am very sorry that there should have
been trouble, but it is not due to any
fault of the association and there is no
remedy for it SO far as we are con-
cerned. We make no distinction be-
tween nationalities or creeds. The
privileges that we offer are for all alike.
So long as the members are satisfied
with the accommodations and other
benefits, they are welcome to remain,
but when any features of the associa-
ton become Objectionable to certain
members they are at perfect liberty to
withdraw their membership. The as
sociation has never drawn the color line
and is too old and has been too success
full to make any radical change in or
der to suit few"
Rev. P. M. Lewis, president of the
Afro-American council, is indignant
that the white members of the associa-
ton should have raised objection to the
colored man bathing in the same tubs
as they, and upho1ds the association in
the stand that it is taking in the mat
Passaic City record., 1899-08-19
SapIfng Lifts Tons.

The power Of living seed over the
inert weight of tons of rock is very
forcibly illustrated by little sapling
which is growing in Erstberg, Ger
many. The tree is slight enough to be
oent with the hands, but is raising in
it's irresistible growth a mass of rock
weighing four tons.
Passaic City record., 1899-08-19
4pHs1lsaaaFes

DR.. "Dick Terhune has been
i'll during the week.
Labor Day-September ifs
the next legal holiday.
Mrs. NJ. E. Aldrich has been
very i'll during the week.
Mrs. w. E. Shut and children
have gone to Poughkeepsie.
Mrs. M. J.Coman and daughter
have returned from Liberty,
Ny.
Mrs. T. G. Lucas of Prospect
street is stopping at Asbury
Park.
The peach season is open, but
it is very hard to open the
peaches.
Mrs. R. B. Tindall and daughter
have returned from York Beach,
Maine.
Lawyer Joseph Lefferts has
been at Greenwood Lake during
the week.
Lawyer T. M. Moore and fam
lily have returned from Lake
Minnewaska, N. Y.
Mr.. w. B. Hunter has been
appointed advertising manager
of the d. l.. & w. r. r.
Fire damaged the building at
160 Ninth street Monday morn
ing to the extent of 81, 800.
The long vacation is drawing
to a close. Schools open two
weeks from next Tuesday.
Ex-Tax Collector L. L. Grear
is said to be the latest addition
to the ranks of wheelmen.
One snow storm does not bring
winter but one peel Of banana
will almost always bring a fall.
Editor William Taylor of the
Nutley San made the RECORD
Office a pleasant call on Thurs
day.
Robt. M. Offord has retired
from the position he has held on
the Herold during the past six
months.
William Hasbrouck of the
Anderson Lumber company is
spending August near White
Lake, N. Y.
The Neaos announces that Miss
Ida Gray and Mr.. Lester Ell.
Thompson are engaged to be
married shortly.
What has become of the much
abused Jersey mosquito :" He
has been conspicuous by his ab-
sence hereabout this summer.
The RECoRDMAN has returned
from a tour Of the Thousand
Islands. A partial account of
the trip will be found on page l.
Both in marriage and divorce
money, is the prime object, in
the first case it is matri-mony,
while in the second case it is
ali-mony.
Pastoral relations between the
Rev. Howard T. Widdemer and
the First Congregational Church
at Asbury Park have been dis
solved at last.
Councilman J. Fl. Doremus
who went blind a few months
ago continues to hope for a re-
storation of his sight. He has
the sympathy of his many fra
ternal and other friends.
The Second Annual Clambake
of the Manhattan Rubber Man
ufacturing Company's employ
ees will occur to-day in Dauen-
hauer's Grove out on Bloomfield
avenue. A right good time is
assured.
Jail Warden Buckley and
County Collector Shields of
Paterson and Mr.. Shields fam
lily will spend the next two weeks
at Alexandria Bay. 1t is prob
able that Freeholder Huber of
Passaic will join the party.
Cornelius Van Buskirk Dem
Passaic City record., 1899-08-19

Mail from Kansas Soldiers.
The mail matter that comes to Topeka
from Manila sometimes numbers as
high as 1000 pieces day.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-08-17
NORTH DAKOTA NEWS



The business portion of Minto. one
OF the most. prosperous. villages in
North Dakota, located ON the Great
Northern line about 50 miles north Of
Grand Forks, was destroyed by Are
which started in Boeing's drug store
some time after O'Clock in the morn.
ing. The exact origin of the IRE -
unknown but 1t is supposed to have
been caused by the explosion Of :
lamp in the rear portion Of the build.
Ing. Mr.. Boeing says that he is una
BILE to account for the fire % the usual
precautions were taken when the
store was closed on the preceding even-
ing. Like most places Of It's size Mimic
was poorly supplied with fire fighting
apparatus and in spite Of the herculean
efforts of the citizens 1t soon became
evident that the business portion OF
the village was doomed. Building
after building became enveloped in the
flames and it was not long before the
business portion OF the town was
wiped out.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-08-17
SITUATION II cuBA.


Plattsburg. n. r., Aug. IL. - Col. L
v. w. Kcnnon had 4 long talk with the
president Friday regarding the sitss-
ton in Cuba. Col. Kennon' has been On
Gen. Brooke's stat at Havanasa - ID.
ijutant general for civil Affairs. i He n.
rived At the hotel in company with Gen.
Guy v. Henry and was Immediately
hurried into the presidents rooms.
He talked with President Mckinley for
nearly an hour and went tower the entire
Cuban situation with him. Being i'm
sterviewed, Col. Kennon said that tho
situation in Cuba was satisfactory and
the work Of changing the civil laws to
conform to American ideas and GUS
toms was progressing rapidly. Col.
Kennon left at noon for Washington,D d.
c., TO talk over the Cuban situation
with Secretary of War Root, and from
there he will proceed to Fort Logan.
Denver, Col, to take command Of tho
Thirty fourth regiment of United
States volunteers. which is being re-
cruited there.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-08-17

TONS Millennium.)
celebrated with stupendous amount
of patriotic enthusiasm in 1896 in all
portions of the kingdom. The site is
well chosen, seeing that the monument
occupies the spot where Arpad slew
Swatopluk, the Slavic chieftain, on his
invasion of the Hungary of to-day. 1t
was mainly due to the exertions of the
famous Magyar romancer, Jokai, that
the collection for the monument was
started. This bird, fable has it, has
played an extraordinary part in the
destinies of the nation, SO that the poor
est, moved to enthusiasm by the elo-
quence of the popular poet, contributed
the copper he could i'll afford to spare
to the general fund. The conception
of the monument is that of the Magyar
sculptor, Donath Gyula, the metals
used being copper and iron. The height
from the claw to the tip of the wing
is 6s feet. the out-spread wings are 46
feet long and the sword of Arpad,
which the monster bird holds in it's
claws, measures 40 feet.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-08-17
Genius ana In.anity.

There is some relation between ex-
traordinary activity of mind and insan-
ity. Geniuses are apt to exhibit symp-
toms of mental alienation, and, singu-
lar to relate, their children are usually
inferior to those of average men. For
instance, Cromwell was hypochon-
driac, and had visions; Dean Swift in
hcrited insanity, and was himself not
a little mad; Shelly was called by his
friends ''Mad Shelly" Charles Lamb
went crazy; johnson was another hy-
pochondriac; Co,eridge was morbid
maniac; Milton was of morbid turn
of mind, nearly approaching insanity
modern ideas as to hades are largely
formed on the description evolved by
his diseased imagination-and Byron
said he was visited by ghosts.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-08-17
ITS AGE RESPECTED.
Here In a Picture and Description Of
the Oldest Hearse of Which
There In a Record.

This is the oldest hearse in the world.
In it were taken to their last resting
place the mother, sister and brother Of
the poet Robert Burns, who died at
their tree empowered retreat at CIRCUITS
Bries.
The cottage where Gilbert Burns and
his mother spent the last years of their
lives is gone, but the old hearse. as in
their day, occupies roomy shed in the
''lsirk- town" of Tarbolton, East Lothian
parish, Scotland. The body Of the vehi-
Gle is suspended by leather straps to
large upright supports and is free to
oscillate from end to end or side to side.
The panels around the sides are adorned
with sand glasses and skulls and the
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-08-17
Railroad Valuation.

The state board of equalization
practically agreed on the changes in
the assessed valuation of property.
Railroad property is raised about So
percent, an increase in the value of
railroad property of about $4,000, 900;
real property is raised about 10 per
cent in the aggregate, making the to-
tai valuation of real property about
S7s,0oO. 900; personal property is raised
from $22,000,00O to s25,O00,000 The
total value of property in the state un-
der this increase will be about $117,-
100000, an increase of SIS. 900, 600 over
last year. The valuation of railroad
property is increased from SIS, OO0, 600
to $17,00O,OOO, the average valuation
being over So, 900 per mile. This is the
most radical raise on all property in
the history of the state.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-08-17

sia.)
can select his own successor. Last July,
when Grand Duke George died, the car
at once named the youngest brother,
Michael, as heir to the throne. Gear
owitz," the heir is sometimes erroneous
ly called, for ''czarowitz" means only
''son of the ezar," and it does not fol-
low in theory. as it has not followed
in practice, that the czarowitz sue
ceeds to the throne. Grand Duke
Michael is 81 years Of aga, q typical
Russian in appearance and sentiment.
His. brothers were slight in stature and
delicate in physique; he is more rugged,
more of his fathers type, and he is said
to be as resolute in will as he is firm
of hand. He is strongly imbued with
the national spirit, and realizes fully
the tremendous power of his race. He
sees the possibilities of "world empire"
that dream which has haunted rulers
for centuries; which beguiled Cyrus
and eluded Alexander and beclSoned
Napoleon. He appreciates the advan-
tage which his government has won
in the Transsiberian railway and the
commanding position taken in China
and further Asia generally. And while
no ruler ever had more loyal subjects
and advisers than has the present car,
ut the same time the national spirit
of the Muscovite would respond to the
lead of a more radical lord with such
enthusiasm as the gentler sway Of
Nicholas IT. has not heen able to sim.
mon. OF course the present car has
children. There have been three babes
born to him since he married Princess
Alix of Hesse; but all are girls. And
it is in accordance with Russia's law
that the brothers of the car succeed
to the throne in preference to the
daughters of the car. According to
the ukasc of Emperor Paul, the daugh-
tiers of the car do not succeed until
after failure of brothers and sisters
and sons or daughters of brothers and
sisters.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-08-17
LOBENGULA'S VIEWS.
Matab.ls Chief, Now in London.
Says he Is Happy.
wan Not Talk. However, Absue ATS
Proposed Marriage 20 Miss, FloF.
ence Jewel, . Rich aa1 Very
Pretty EnHlish Girl.

The announcement that Miss Flor
ence K. Jewel. a pretty and rich young
English girl, has consented to marry
Prince Lobengula, the South African
chieftain, becomes more astonishing
when the personal appearance of the
amiable savage is considered. The
picture shows him in court costume, as
he 10 now appearing ut the savage
South African exhibition in London. It
is possible that abe fell in love with
his smile and made up her mind that
30 happy . man must make a good
husband. In justice to the prince it
should be said, however, that he is not
as savage as he looks. He speaks both
English and Dutch fluently and is said
to be fairly well educated. His claim to
royal blood is, however, disputed.
It is Lobengula's firm conviction
that London is destined beyond all
question of doubt to become vast city
buried in the bowels of the earth, for
want Of space to remain above ground.
The prince talks gracefully and fas-
einatingly, whether on the subject Of
his own country and the present
strained outlook of affairs in South
Africa or some aspect of the great
white man at home which has occurred
to him.
His quaint English, picked up before
his fathers downfall, is dignified and
elegant, while his air is q mixture Of
lordly magnifcence and childish SIM
plicity that is full of charm.
He displays in his dress an almost
inordinate love for jewelry, trait
which since the arrival of the Matabele
nobleman in London several women
have discovered and encouraged by
presents, which he proudly crowds
upon his person when dressed in full
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-08-17
THE GRANT WEDDING
It Il to Take Place n Mrs. Palmetss
Newport Residence.
Something About the Younx Russian
Nobleuaan Who Has Won the
Heart Of One OF COlumbia's
Falrest Daughters.

"All the world loves a lover" and es-
pecially when the heroine of the pres
'ent romance is the granddaughter of
Gen. Ulysses S. Grant. So the eyes of
the American people are all turned to
Beaulieu, the beautiful country home
of Mrs. Potter Palmer, Miss Grants
aunt. and every rumor and bit of gos-
sip is eagerly seized and dwelt upon,
for the doings and sayings of pros
pective bride, and the description of the
wonderful trousseau, are interesting to
every feminine heart, whether she be
q new or old woman.
News first came to US over the cable
On May that Miss Julia Dent Grant
was to wed a Russian prince. The en-
gagement was announced from Paris,
the acquaintance of the young people
having begun in Rome not more than
six months ago.
At first it was thought that the mar
riage would not take place until late
in the fall, so that Miss Grants father,
who is on duty in the Philippines, could
be present. The plan now is to have
the marriage solemnized some time in
September at Mrs. Potter Palmer's res
idence, Beaulieu.
Miss Grants engagement is the end
of the first chapter of a pretty romance.
Mrs. Palmer and Miss Grant were stay
ing in the Eternal city. Prince Canta-
cuzene was at that time military at
tache of the Russian embassy, and he
and the other Russian officers were at
tracted toward the young and pretty
American girl. They showered her
with attentions, and made her stay in
Rome as delightful as they knew how
and when Mrs. Palmer took her fair
charge to Cannes the prince determined
to go also.
He succeeded in obtaining special
leave of absencafrom his duties in Rome
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-08-17

war paint-almost the only vanity in
which he INDUCES.
He remarked to a London Daily Mail
reporter:
eff my father had known the size of
Great Queens land he would not have
fought. He thought England little
floating island"
The question as to whether the kings
advisers had not given him some idea
of the vastness of England and the
British population made Prince Loben-
gula's eyes travel, with another flash
of white teeth, toward the ceiling.
Devils talk" he said quietly. "He
wouldn't believe it. When arrived in
England, my first thought was that the
whole world was full of white men, and
that they had all come to London to
meet me.
''When got used to the people, the
chief thing that bothered me was the
houses. They were SO black and so
high. We build better in my country,
close to the ground, so that if a hut fall
it hasn't far to go.
''In my own country was one day
the kings favorite son, and the next
common 'colored man. fogged by the
Transvaal government for walking on
sidewalk in Pretoria without having
first asked permission"
The words were uttered in soft,
liquid voice, and accompanied by
smile, showing two rows of white teeth
which even a prince might envy.
my own country is good, but in the
land of the umlunga (white man) I am
quite jabula" (happy).
Again smile, and again CLEAN of
dazzling teeth, and there remained on
the expressive face of Prince Lobengula
look which might have been either
smouldering of resentful bitterness or
a philosophical and half-primitive con-
tentment.
The towering Matabele warrior, in
his picturesque garb, stared silently
into space for q second, and then
laughed.
''What does it matter p asked the son
of one of our most powerful enemies
conquered in late times. II might one
day have ruled in South Africa as king.
When my father fell lived by tending
oxen on the roadside for the Dutch. In
London am jabula" (happy).
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-08-17
Knights Of Iythias.

At the grand lodge meeting of the
Knights of Pythias of North Dakota
held at Grand Forks u resolution was
adopted that grand lodge meetings be
held in Fargo on even years and in
Grand Forks on odd years. The follow
ing officers were elected:
Grand Chancellor-George A. Bangs.
Grand Forks.
v. G. CIV. T. sprake, Casselton.
G. Pc. s. Richmond, Minnewau-
kan.
G. K. of R. and s.-H. Alert, Lang
don.
G. NJ. at A.-E. D. Kelly. Minot.
G. M. E.-F. q. Grammbs.
Grand Trustee. II. Severen, James,
town.
G. !. Guard-L. P. Strong. Neche.
G. o. Guard-George w. Jamison,
Devils Lake.