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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-06-30
THEDAYIN HISTORY
SOME NOTABLE EVENTS OF THE
FOURTH OF JULY.

Washington's First ButtIe-The Brit
ish Flag Lowered to the French.
Dehth of Three Presidents-A Brief
Note From the Record of Congress.
1t was a curious stroke of fortune
that led to the humiliation of the Brit
ish arms ON July 4, 1854, with Colonel
George Washington in command of the
I'll starred expedition. Although boy
in years, Washington had discovered
and reported to the governor of the col
ony of Virginia the plans and prepare
lions of the French for the seizure
of strategic positions south of the
lakes. He helped to raise troops to
check the French and, through the
death of the colonel appointed to lead
them, arose TO the chief command.
Meanwhile the British post on the site
Of Pittshurg had fallen into the hands
of the French. and the young colonial
loyalst set out with $50 men to retake
It, Failing to unite with a force APP
pointed to meet his on the MonOngahe-
Ia, he built an intrenchment and called
it Fort Necessity. This was threaten
hnAMg rt7r.urpcoN
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-06-30

While all the appropriations made dur
inc the last session OF Congress were a.
GOO, 900 larger than in 1900, it should be
remembered that nine millions will be ex-
pended in taking the census and upwards
of seventeen millions will be used Tor inn
proving the postal service, while another
seven millions viii be spent in increasing
our Navy. In other directions there has
been an actual decrease in the approPria-
tons.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-06-30

Washington, June 2S.-M. Cambon, the
French ambassador. called upon the pres
ident yesterday to pay his RESPECTS, eX-
tend his good wishes and bid Mr.. Me
Kiney adieu on the eve of his departure
for France. The ambassador left in the
afternoon for New York. whence today
he sailed for France. NJ. Thiebaut, first
secretary of the legation, viii act as
charge during the ambassadors absence.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-06-30
For Assessor.

The name of Joseph S. Hess, of Back
Greek. is hereby announced as candidate
for AS SCISSOR in the Second District, sub
i-ct to The nomination of the Republican
Convention. If he receives the nomlna-
ton h will have the support OF many
voters. 6-I6 II.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-06-30

Mules are no. kicking these days They
find they are bettet appreciated and bet
ter treated because they are worth Sf2
head more to the farmers this year than
they were at the beginning Of 1897, be-
fore the Republican Administration.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-06-30
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The First Flag.

Betsy Ross of Philadelphia was
known as an expert needlewoman at
the time of the Revolution and had
gained reputation in her calling by
making the rufiies for George Wash
ington's shirts. When congress, in 1777,
appointed a committee to design flag,
the committee very naturally consulted
Betsy Ross. The original design con-
sisted of 10 red and white stripes and
the same number of stars.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-06-30

Southern vote should remember that
more new factories have sprung up in the
South since the Dingley tariff became a
law than were ever elected in thar section
Tor years previously.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-06-30

Nearly 81 100000 pounds OF foreign
wool were imported into the United States
during the fiscal year ending June 3, 1897
just before the Dingley tariff became law.
Last year there were less than 1900 90
pomds Of foreign wool imported, differ
enoe Of zz4 900, 900 pounds under Protec-
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-06-30

The value Of every COW on the farm on
the first day Of this year was S3l 90. But
ON the Ist DAY OF January, 1894, under
Democratic administration, each COW was
worth only sally. Farmers appreciate
the increase of $40 in the value Of each OF
their COWS, and will vote t0maintaln the
Republican Administration IN power.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-06-30
Awning on Fire.

The awning IN front of NJ. &. Tablers
clothing store caught fire about 7 o'clock
this morning and was eXtlngulshed by
Frank Geyer, the clerk, who had his
hand, badly burned in eXtinguishlng IT,
A hole foot in diameter was burned IN
the awning 1t is supposed it caught hre
from something thrown out one OF the
windows above the store
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-06-30

In the United Kingdom the average
amount of money to the credit of each
deposter in the savings banks is sos. In
the Tn ted States it is $50, over $50 per
cent more than in tie British country.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-06-30

Approximate expenditure on account OF
our war with Spain, during the years 1890
and 1000 inclusive, amounted 10 S37I,-
COO, 900. Taking this sum out OF the
total expenditures during that period. the
surplus of revenue during the first three
years of President McKinleys term would
have been over $4,000, 900.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-06-30

Berlin, June 2S.-The Lokalanzeiger's
Copenhagen correspondent says that a
Norwegian paper publishes dispatch
from Nardoe, north of Finland, stating
that the arctic explorer Andree, who at
tempted to reach the north pole in bal
loon. As safe.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-06-30

The Democratic leaders have much TO
say about an alleged undue friendliness
for England. Yet they would give Eng
land monopoly on building ships for
tie American shippers.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-06-30

Farmers should remember that sheep
in Ohio were worth s. a head more on
the first day Of this year han they we're
worth on the Ist day Of January. 1895
The increase in the value Of sheep under
this Republican Administration was about
the same in ali the States of the country.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-06-30

The employment Of 10000 extra hands
to harvest the Kansas wheat crop is an
incident that will not be utilized by the
Democratic campaign orators.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-06-30

If the people of the country are against
expansion how is 1t that nobody can be
found to run for President on an aati-eX-
pansion policy platform
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-06-30

Prosperity has extended even to the Fish
Commission, which has planted over
?, Ioo,ooo,ooo fish in public and priva.e
waters this fiscal year, which was more
than double the world done in 1890. The
following figures are interesting:
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-06-30

The yellow kid" of yellow journalism
may become prominent in national poll
tics if Willie Hearst becomes the running
mate of Willie Bryan.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-06-30

The party that constantly endeavors to
drag foreign questions into Presidential
C campaign is naturally afraid Of Its domes-
tc record.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-06-30
Candidate Tor Assessor.

hereby announce myself as a candi-
date for the nomination for Assessor from
the First District, subject TO the rules OF
the Republican County Convention.
ADAM KELLER.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-06-30

The stop-the-prosperity party is moi
going 10 make much Roadway at the bal.
lo:-box.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-06-30

1t will be just like the Democratic lead
ers to take up the Boxers" and drop the
Beers,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-06-30
". u. AUSTIN, rlartinsburg, w. Va,
AUCTiOREERING.

Having procured iicenee for auctioneer
ing / respectfully solicit a share of the
public patronage in that line. will cry
sales on per centage or lump tie lob.
My charges shall be reasonable and salts
faction guaranteed. IA -.
+. r. HENSON,
7-I-99-Iy Bunker Hill, w. Va
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-06-30
Total
Fis al Year.
Fish Distributed.

This is a most excellent showing for
the administration of our fellow towns
man.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-06-30

ID. and he sal
lied out on June
p and fred the
first gun &C the
T.nch aai L.
IAN wa" opct.-
zig a conflict
which, LnGvr a
variety CT pre-
texts and Oh diff
ferent fields,
lasted GO years.
But on July 1 he
was closely be-
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-06-30

Call at II. L. DOLL & Co, and see the
fine Ladess Bicycles at SIS. Gentlemen
at $50.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-08-25


fhex tell me 20 love NV neighhor"-
she's as sweet as sweet kin he,--
But what I'm s-wantfn 40 know - thtSs
Why dcn-t my n<ixhoor love me-
Scxro her ths Ewcccess rowcrs-thooch
they're not 50 sweet - her
Eu< never N sunnrnc< hoslrs does she send
me Thank YOU. Siri
They ell one to love nss nes<heor.~ an
hove her rigSt afonS.
xSst What toeS she care Tor the Erief
bear. and what Ter my sweetest
eo0r-
I csn1o what songs or flowers my nctgh-
ocr does prefer.
fcr never In summer hcur< does she send
ne a Thank you. sir,
Tel r1e 70 low my rciCkt-crr I've
Loved her until SeSna
7. tAc lonely way q the world to-day.
like one that walks in dream,
But what's the comfort that Il brinSS TO
me- Nv heart an my pulses str.
Bot never n summer hour dos she
send me- Thank xofl STR
- l. Sennton. a. Atlanta Constitution
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-08-25
Williamsburg Market Report.

Reported by G Z. Dean
Corn-Whitc corn csc
Oats-AiiNci. Zoe white 81
Miil Fccd-kran per ton. $50: rniddling
$50 pr ton.
Hav-No / Timothy hay. SIS. mixed
No. . S17.
Poultry-ChicKcns. old. fat. 27@30o.
spring 10 to -. ducks 25c
Eggs-1 &c per doz
Buttcr-Good country. 2Om 25c
Country iiamS-Smithhcid fancy. Is
GOO lnc. Virginia country. lOWf2tac
potutoc>-Ncv. soc pcr huShci
Sweet hotatocS.-pcr bu 81 90.
Tomatoes per PIX. poo.
icanutS-tancv. 2isc
Cabhagc-Si .25oE Sl.5o per barrel
Applc~-\irginia applcSSl Oom 81 80
Hcachcs-Nirgiuia. 81 90 per bushel.
i'incapplcs--Gm ~
Flour Market steady. spring wheat
patent. S+.1D. winter wheat. $3.50
Meal Per hae ct To- ihS. 81. 40
Chcssc-Sm r .ull Gre am. 15c
I.ard-purc butchers lOcih
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-08-25
No Is. zoo acres. Price, sI5 per acre

NO lC- HNN Nllt@- allt1s = 10 per acre
zoo acres in Charles City county.
Price SIS per acre. one mile from
Providence Forge Bounded on the
rorth by the Chickohominy river. which
furnishes good fishery on the property.
Onc-hali oi the land is river bottom land,
"a deep, black loan and very rich. Onc>
hall upland o, tins tract about one
halt Is cleared ant fenced. IL has a
beautiful, large, new mansion Just hunt,
new arms and out houses winch cost
$4,000. The new house stands IN "a
beautiful. shady yard On a high cieva-
tion which oVerlooks the entire country.
The balance of the land is in timi,cr and
most easily cleared. There is two sui
phur springs on this property, also other
spnngs and running water. Here is a
great Stock iarM TOR some one o. land
enough Tor number OF families. The
land must be seen 10 he appreciated d.
Terms made known on application.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-08-25

'omaha has "A man who sheds HIS
skin every year In his babyhood he
must have been dosed too heavily on
snaheroot tea for the cure of the Ills
that infant Ash Is heir to- observes
the humorous oracle OF the Denver
Post Either that OF the man Is some
thing OF lobster.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-08-25

COO acres.

No. .. Goo acres. o,OoO
4 fine and desirable home: GOO acres,
$50 cleared. balance in saw and cord
wood timber. with abOut one mile oi
frontage along the jane river. Most
Ot the land i'm high state OF culiiva-
ton, one dwelling Of six rooms. within
- mile "a Grove station. Two large
barns. sheds and outbuilding, good
wells ol waller. one Ia the hOuseyard and
one in the bamyard. line young or
chad OF about acres OF all kinds II
iruis just Ia its prime a beautiful,
shady yard nicely fenced. AL the clear.
eel land fenced. One house on the banks
OF the James oi ! rooms, overlook ING the
lanes river. This tract could bc cut
up into fine farms. Land nearly all
lies well, Plenty oi mari and fine springs
OF water, also streams that never fail
running through this tract the year
round, all Tor $40, 600 Terms easy
Tins Is desirable stock or truck farm.
Only 4 mile from Williamsburg. 2
mile IRON a railroad alton. near schools,
stores, post office and churches.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-08-25

Having devoted some time TO con-
sidering patriotism of the Fourth OF
July brand. the Minneapolis (Kan.)
Messenger concludes that the men
who explode the biggest crackers on
Independence day are those who
failed 20 enlist in the war"
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-08-25

A Denver paper says that two CHI
nese iaunslrymen OF that city have
sold out their shops and stared back
10 China TO join the Boxers in their
war against foreigners. Head 'em out
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-08-25

A New yok musician has brought snit
for 5000 against a barber for cutting
a mole from bis cheek. II IS not stated
what the utility OF the mole vas. but
il l. Qrs,e likely sha, the shavee valued
Il a. a mark Of attraction while blow
ing his bazoo
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-08-25

Lightning recently struck a harm IN
Frederick township, near Pottsville.
Pa. THAI was built IN 1870. and has
been famous in local history since the
revolution. The farm on which "a was
then located was owned by Col. Fred
erick Antics. and Gen. Washington,
with his bodyguard, had his headquar-
ters there during the encampment at
Pottsgroge.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-08-25

Life II not one grand sweet song at
Cope Nome a Wichita man. writing
home from there says: Here lies the
rolling sea- Towering above the sea
are the Ice mountains- and towering
above them IS the price OF grub
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-08-25

At Grant City. No. tho other day n
man whipped his wife and Was arrest
Cd on warrant sworn out by her. lie
was sentenced TO the rock pile. and
the next morningt the people we've
astonished 20 see the wife patiently
holding an umbrella over her spouse
as he hammered away at the rock she
certainly was good 90 him.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-08-25

Tho Minnesota man who tried TO get
a $4,000 bride in Chicago for 20 cents
in stamps has discovered that he can
no, get even accent bride for that
price.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-08-25

Some time ago IN the district school
Of an old New England town. the
schonrs each had 70 read verse in
the Bible every morning One day the
FIRST verse 20 be read was: Vow ne
serpent was more subtle than any
beast In the held." Imagine the sur
prise Of the teacher wAen ne heard
the boy read: Now the serpent was
more siubiailed than all the beasts OF
the fields
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-08-25
l5o acres. Prlce. &s.OOO.

4a0 acres. $50 cleared. tue balance IN
timber. Good dwelling and large fair
ont houses. food orchard Of apples.
pears. peaches and nprIcots. Two wells
Ia tlfv yard and ono IN the barnyard
Mineral Mater on the place. Terms. one
third cash. balance on reasonable time
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-08-25

The laws OF Pennsylvania declare
tha; a man who fishes on Sunday may
b. fined SIS for each fish caught on
that day. Tor many years The law
has been q dead letter and men who
could not get time 20 fish during the
other days Of the week were not mo-
lested when they tried 10 catch a few.
but now 10 Is announced that the Jaw
is 20 be lived up 70 and al offenders
are 20 be arrested and punished
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-08-25

Il is said the honey-producing indus.
try OF Evansville. Ind. has reached
such magnitude that the city council
4 considering en- ordinance declaring
owners OF hives 70 move Them outside
the city limits. II is said that IS por-
sons have colonies OF bees in the city,
and the bees produce 10000 worth OF
honey year Persons Who want the
September J. The bee owners have
engaged lawyer. who has repre-
sented 70 the city council that there
+ not a city IN the state that forbiCs
people 20 lave beehives.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-08-25

Each party In she state OF New
rorh maintains corps OF young mem
NJ. - with good voices
and fair ,ocabu-
srei'S'"aer-. larry. says Golfers
Weekly. They are ignorant Of pub
Tic questions. except as they are i'm
formed by party newspapers. hut
this casual information. mainly inEc-
curato. h not considered binding. IN
emergencies. or Ia meet local eNf
gencie-s. the orators viii vary IT. en-
iarEv a, curtail n. twist and reverse
Il. lie about ~ I'm any way which will
further the ends Of those who pay
their wages. They have few scruples.
very little mind. end large lungs
They tell the most startling tales o.
fancy 20 their auditors confident that
they will not be found out. They give
their opponents 10 credit for honesty
OF patriotism They load the oppos.-
zion candidate withobjurgations. snd.
according 20 them. every four years
the country Il IN danger of going 70
rack and ruin the day after election.
The individual h - losc his liberty,
the republic Is 10 give way to cor
rupt plutocratic dcspotism or 20 50
cialistic sPoliaticn or to anarchy.
Such prophecies ~ these have been
made quadrennially for az least log
years. by both sides ia every contest
As the republic stifl exists. each party
must admit itself guilty Ot many
fal~e prophecies. and as no election
has been followed by a revolt. except
that of isGo. it may be taken for
granted that the false prophets l-av-
not really believed their prediction.
even while they were uttering them
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-08-25

In the public departments OF an
eastern city boxes with slif "a the
I'D are provided nd inscribcds
Drop all Picnic Tickets Here"
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-08-25

The late census reveals the fact that
the population Of View York city IL
scw larger than that Of the - eclonses
81 tbs tins s{ tks rsssIusIos.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-08-25

MANY hives are lost each summer"
said a Washington physician recently,
because people 90 not realize that
heat Prostrstion and sunstroke arc
two different things. Treatm ent
which Is effcaciouS in one case Is fatal
in the other. Suustrokc \ accom-
panied by painfully flushed face.
The Indicated treatment + ice and
cold water baths. I'LL "a physician can
be summoned. Heat prostration - a
kind Of heart failure. and immediate
stimulation Of the heart IS necessary.
\ drink OF brandy may save the life OF
person Frustrated by heat. though
IL would D. almost certain to be fatal
- the victim Of sunstrole. a MAJ
with a failing heart would hardly sur
vive the shock OF an les bath
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-08-25
Henley & Phillips,
INSURANCE.

We desire to thank our GUS
toners for theirlibreral pat
ronage III the past. And to
assure them that we are pre-
pared to handle any Insur-
ance they may desire. wheth-
er Life. Fire, Accident. In
demnity, Burglary, Plate
Glass or any other. We rep
resent only first-class COM
panies.
PENINSULA BANK BUILDING,
Williamsburg. Va.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-08-25

30. 50. 207 acre. Price 81. 200.
$50 acres cleared. balance in timber of
pine oak hickory. gum, ash. poplar.
Dc. No houses ON tract but a good
place Tor the money. Terms made
known on application.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-08-25

The captain stood on the bridge. a
figure Of stony despair. The land
could never be reached with water
pouring ike q torrent into the for
ward hold lie cursed his negligence
in overlooking such a fri1hfful
blunder. II was going 20 cost 200
lives. and he must nOs BE- among the
saved The Pride OF Asia was gcs-
ting low ia the water but he could
not understand wiz she was not sink
ing more by :he how she was vibrat~
ing from the engines. pushed ~ their
highest pressure. for the hrcmen
stuck gsliantly 90 their posts Fivs
minute went, and ten. and fkSn
with a sudden shock. she took ground
and ali were $40.
S~xf morning. young Malcolm wa
missing. and the sOrrowful news was
sell, 20 his father. II Nas thought
he had fallen overheard when the
ship grounded. and he could not
swim
A week aftfrWagd. the divers en-
tered the forward hold. and found. 70
their asfonishmcnt, thar the bulk
head dopr. whIcs. they had expected
"a find ofpcn. ssas cSDsed
They forced IA open. and against n
was Coating nc body % boy
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-08-25
FARMS FOR SALE,


No. ST. ass acres Price s4s pr acre.
$50 acres cleared, lying along the
James river. all the land IN n HIGH safe
of improvement. Large dwelling. barns.
and all kinds OF out houses all in god
repair. Land very ricl:. soil black
loan. Gos'd Tor corn. wheat. timothy.
clover. blue grass and oats. one of the
greatest stock farms ln the country.
Beautiful springs and wells ON the
place. Anyone who wishes fine stock
farm here ~ Is. Terms one-Iaurth lash
salancv on any terms the purchaser
night choose. interest rer cent
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-08-25

Nc. - s3e acres Price SO per acre.
Nearly AZ cleared and fenced of in
nine fields. Laud black loam and
vciy-Iich Coed Sea. all Kinds of grasses.
Far" buildings 1 ail kinds Stable Tor
f'sty horsss. This farm joins the other
dr,c, ding farms All ovcr-looKing
tie Jalu,s river All convenient 10
p,st-'ihcc. stores. steamboat wharf. and
l. m "a beautiful location Terms easy.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-08-25

NJ. p. G2e acres. Price $25 per acre.
AGO acres cleared. Land all IN high
state 81 cultivation. Land suitable tor
grain er u1ci ing. SOL dark sandy
ham. Near the James river. Duell-
ing bans and out houses Good wells
Of water ia The place. Terms third
cash. balance ON easy terms with inters
Is al q per c,nt-
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-08-25

Ola Capt; Malcolm comes often 20
the littIe graveyard by the SEA. In
Sc stands cross, on wlich are In
ecribed The ~ordss HERE LIES A
ZERO. "--Fsll Mail Asgsxlns,
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-18
Breaks the sailing Record.

Special Dispatch TO the Post-Intelligencer.
PORT TOWNSEND, April n.-If the
vessel reported yesterday to be the Ger
man bark Peru. towing into Victoria. was
really that vessel, then all sailing records
on the Pacific ocean have been smashed to
smithereens by a vessel which had never
before made any remarkable time on the
numerous voyages she has accomplished.
According to cable advices at the time Of
her departure the Peru left Yokohama on
the 4th day Of March, bound for Victoria.
Allowing seven days for March and six
teen fer April. the vessel performed the
remarkable feat OF crossing the broad Pa
ord that has never before been approached
by any sailing vessel on the route named,
and will place the big German carrier in
the front rank among the ocean grey
hounds.