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Passaic City record., 1900-03-24
PORTO RIcAN NEEDS URGED.
Ten Thousand Persons Meet in San Juan
and Cheer For the United States.


and Cheer For the United Ststes.
SAN JUAN, Porto Rico (By Cable).-A
gathering of 10000 persons, headed by the
San Juan Chamber OF Commerce, assem-
bled at the palace of the Governor-Gen-
eral to submit petition with reference to
the needs Of the island. The deputation
selected to present 1t was received, In the
absence OF Governor General Davis, who
was indisposed, by Lieutenant-Colone
Hall, Adjutant- General.
On behalf of Governor-General Davis,
Lieutenant-C Colonel Hall expressed pleasure
at seeing SO many persons who were in
terested in question of such Importance,
and assured them that Porto Rico would
receive justice.
An account OF the proceedings will
be transmitted to Washington. The crowd
was orderly and dispersed without con-
fusion amid 'svivas" for the United States
and the Governor-General.
Passaic City record., 1900-03-24
Sermon to Mo derate Drinkers.


The understanding that the Rev. DR..
Charles Herr, pastor of the First Presby-
terian Church In Emory street, Jersey City,
would make some allusion in a recent SER
mon to the Jersey City Clubs cafe attracted
large attendance to the church. He had
charged the cafe with being largely re-
sponsible for the death of William J. Nc
Troy. The charge was made while DR..
Herr was conducting Mr.. McIlroy's funeral,
In the presence of number Of club men,
bers. Prominent members of the club de-
nounced DR.. Herr's statements as un-
founded and In exceedingly bad taste, and
1t was expected that DIR. Herr would make
some reply. He made no direct attack on
the club or cafe, but preached a temper
ance sermon, in which he condemned the
practice Of moderate drinking.
"When 1t was believed" said he, "that
alcohol was food, that when taken In rea-
sonable quantities it aided digestion and
did good, temperance might properly be
understood as the use Of 1t in moderation.
Now that scientific investigation has shown
that alcohol Is drug like strychnine. and
has the same effect, temperance can only
mean total abstinence. 1nasmuch as physi-
ciane and scientists agree in declaring that
alcohol Is Injurious to the human system,
except 1t be in minute medicinal doses and
for specific purposes, there is no alterna-
tive for Christian man. He must accept
as O rule of his life the duty OF absolute ab-
stinence from it. The church appeals on
the ground that the body Is the temple OF
the Holy Ghost. Whatever is injurious to
the body impairs the mental activity, In
jures the physical strength and is sin.
"Who are they that sustain the fine
grocery, the gilded saloon, the sumptuous
cafe? Not the poor or the humble or those
addicted TO inebriatlon, but the respecta-
bility. wealth, social position andstalent Of
our country. Without them the traffic
would lose what it has gained. This is the
degree in which Christians, by the mod
erat, use OF alcoholic stimulants, contri-
butu an impediment in the way Of temper
ance reform. an obstacle In the path Of
heroic, self-sacriacing workers for the res
cue of the lost. The church appeals on the
ground that the moderate drinking GUS
toms Of society are the influences that drag
men down. 1t isn't the inebriate, the
maudlin drunkard who induces anybody to
use liquor. The sight of his grovelling
body and idiotic conduct alarms and dis
gusts. 1t Is the moderate use of alcohol
as beverage under conditions OF respecta-
bility that constitutes the temptation so
powerful with young men and brings for
ward ever fresh streams OF manhood to
plunge over the Niagara OF vice."-New
York Sun.
Passaic City record., 1900-03-24
GODS MESSAGE TO MAN.
PREGNANT THOUGHTS FROM THE
WORLDS GREATEST PROPHETS.

The Two Monks-The Peril of Rejecting
Christ The Blessedness of Consecra-
tiOn-Refiecting the Divine Light-The
Bible is Gods Word.
A worthy monk as ancient legends say,
Planted, with care. tender tree one day,
thinking with joy how it would grow anon,
And yield him profit from the fruit thereon.
Pleased with his task, upon the spot he
bowed,
And to himself with pious pride he vowed:
Now will pray each day, and God will
give
Whate' er ask to make the sapling live"
And to his credit be it written now,
Not even once did he forget his vow;
But morn and eve he came to view the tree,
And asked what he saw its needs to be.
He prayed for rain, and gentle showers fell;
He prayed for sun, and sunshine came as
well
And when he asked for dew, there came the
For winds to blow, then grateful breezes
blew.
For storm to strengthen. or for heat or cold,
Whate' 'er he craved not once did God with
hold;
And yet in vain the selfish plan he tried,
For all his prayers, the sapling dropped and
died
Another monk his tree had planted too,
And day by day its spreading branches grew
Above the way, to shelter as they pass
Gods weary children going up to mass;
And travellers off, aside their burdens laid,
Sat there and rested in its peaceful shade.
One day they met among the shadows there,
Just as the convent bell had called to
prayer.
Now tell me, brother john" the first monk
said.
"Why your tree thrives, while mine, alas, is
dead?
4 pruned it we'll and tended it with care,
And twice each day 1 told its needs in
prayer"
The other monk in meekness bowed his
head,
While with a sweet humility he said
my simple mind could not presume to
know
Just what was best to make sapling grow
And SO put it in Gods care, and left the
To Him who made the tree, aud knows the
best.
I never asked for sun or rain or frost,
L only PRAYED: Give what it needeth
most -
"A. A. Bragdon, in Zion's Herald.
Passaic City record., 1900-03-24
AN INDIAN ROMANCE.
Origin of the Lighthouse Tribe" OF
Connecticut.

Origin OF the Lighthouse Tribe" OF
Connecticut.
Disappointment in love of pretty
Wethersfeld girl and the pique of a
Narragansett Indian from Long Island
were productive of piece of Connec-.
ticut history which is sometimes put
lown as myth. The last man to prove
hat it was not myth died few days
go. He was Sol Webster, male de-
lcendant of the Wetherfeld girl, last
If some three hundred others who
ived strange lives in the woods and
Hills around Barkhamsted.
The pretty white maiden, in the old
colonial days, had fallen in love with
young man in Wethersfeld, Conn,
,ut her father forbade her marrying
lin. Thereupon she took vow that
he would wed the first man who
offered himself. About that time the
Narragansett Indian, brave named
Jhangham, had left his tribe, because
If some injury to his reputation, and
lad come to live in Northern Con-
lecticut. When he heard of the
Wethersfeld maiden, he hurried to
1er and offered his hand, which, ac.
,ording to her vow, she accepted.
Together they went to what IS now
Barkhamsted, and became the pro-
genitors of people who during this
century have been known as the
Lighthouse tribe"
1t was in trying to learn how any
people so far from the coast could
get such name that the romance was
1nearthed. The couple established
their home on what is called Ragged
Mountain, on the upper waters of the
Tunxis, and years afterward the lights
from their hut served as landmark
for the stage coaches which passed
that way. Hence, it is said, the name
Lighthouse tribe"
Changham and his wife brought ur
eight children. The pretty but wilful
Molly lived to be 105 years old, dying
in 1920, at which time she was known
as Granny Changham. The half.
breeds fourished at the Lighthouse,
a rough and registering colony, foi
generations. Their doings were many
and strange, but actual crimes, suck
as that of the murderer Mossock, the
exploits of whose half-breed bano
gave the name of Satan's Kingdom tc
their resort, below New Bedford, waf
never laid at their door.
Eventually they began to degenerate
through the marrying among them
selves and from other causes, and in
their latter days were ga band OF
bleached-out, basket-making, root
gathering vagabonds. Their cabins
became fewer and more miserable,
and at last the remnant of the tribe
dispersed.
One hut alone remained near the
village of Riverton, mile from the
original Lighthouse. 1t was occupied
by old Sol Webster and his wife, who
were, as far as known, the sole sur
vivors of the family. Their poverty
was extreme. The man said he was
about eighty years old, but he looked
much older. The woman is several
years younger. Both were lineal de-
scendants of Changham's daughters,
but never were able to untangle their
genealogies.
The old settlement is situated in
wild spot of great natural beauty, with
here and there lilac bush marking
the site of some former cabin--New
York Fl arald.
Passaic City record., 1900-03-24
Cat.o,-Nine Tails For Druukards.

South Carolina having abolished the sa.
loon and substituted the dispensary, she
now proposes to establish hospitals fol
drunkards, where thirst will be treated rs
a disease. II along with bromides and
tonics the oat-o'-nine tails should be pre-.
scriDed for inebriates who neglect or abuse
their wives and children, the innovation
would work wonderful cures. The one
danger Of dealing with drunkenness as
disease Is that 1t may be forgotten that
drunkenness Is also avlce.-Philadelphia
North American.
Passaic City record., 1900-03-24
Lions Tear Girl to Pieces.

Two lions belonging to a travelling men,
agerie playing at Aargau, capital OF the
canton of Aargau, Switzerland, fell upon
the fourteen year-old daughter OF the
owner, while she was rehearsing her part
in their cage, and tore her to pieces.
Passaic City record., 1900-03-24
Rich Gold Veins in Georgia.

The Nacoochee Mining and Manufactur.
ing Company, with headquarters and main
office in Atlanta, Ca, and capitalization
OF $5, ,000, 900, has applied for charter for
a gold mine in White County. 1t Is claimed
by the owners that the richest veins of gold
ore east of the Rocky Mountains are locat-
ed on the property.
Passaic City record., 1900-03-24
WOULD AMEND CONSTITUTION.

Representative Ray Proposes to Give
Congress Power over Monopolies.
WASHINGTON. D. G. (SpeciaD D.-Represen-
tative Ray, of New York, Chairman Of the
dpced a resolution proposing to submit to
Passaic City record., 1900-03-24
Made Insane by Railroad Wreck.

Mauo lnsano ny u NaiAroau "NooA'
John White, the Big Four brakeman
who was rescued barely alive in the wreck
of the Wabash River bridge three weeks
ago, was adjudged insane at Terre Haute,
Ind. Since the accident he has been under
the delusion that he is in prison and that
b negro is trying to kill him.
Passaic City record., 1900-03-24

to create and dissolve corporations and
dispose of their property, to make all laws
necessary for the execution Of the foregoing
powers. Such powers may be exercised
by the several States in any manner not
In conflict with the laws OF the United
States"
Passaic City record., 1900-03-24
Detroit Sails

Detroit Sails For Nicaragua.
The Detroit has sailed from Havana for
Greytown. Nicaragua, to look after Ameri.
can Interests their.
Passaic City record., 1900-03-24
Tie Bible Is Gods Word.

He makes terrible mistake who forgets
that the Bible is Gods word today as truly
as it ever was. Theories Of interpreta-
tion, and even of inspiration, differ. But
the great fact that the Bible is Gods
guidance aud uplifting, to tell them Of
their only Redeemer and to help them rs
nothing else can toward their salvation
sabides. Throughout all Christian history
the Bible has served the spiritual needs OF
men successfully. And whatever changes
may occur in the future there is not the
slightest reason for supposing that its spirit
-uai suff1ciency will fail to be recognized
Distrust of the Bible should not be allowed
to hinder any one from giving himself to
Christ
Passaic City record., 1900-03-24
Races But Does Not Bet.

The Emperor of Japan owns about
5000 fine horses. Racing is his chief
passion, but he allows no betting.
Passaic City record., 1900-03-24
rilipinos Sentenced to Death.

military commission at Bayambang,
P. l., sentenced two natives to be hanged
on March 80. They were found guilty OF
numbering their countrvmen
Passaic City record., 1900-03-24

If we saw man standing by the shore
and fiinging gold coins and diamonds In the
sea we would say he must be insane. Yet
many young people fling into the worlds
dark waters coins and gems of time-days.
weeks, months, years. We should not waste
il moment. God wants all our life, from in
fancy to the last hour. We rob Him when
we delay becoming a Christian. Let us sur
render ourselves to Christ now today, and
begin to live for Him, in him, with Him
and to Him. Then we shall make 1900
truly beautiful -WelIspring.
Passaic City record., 1900-03-24

Earthly arithmetic says, "Give and WANT
Heavenly arithmetic says, "Give AID grow
Eich. ch."-Schauffier
Passaic City record., 1900-03-24

The faith, Christ with me. can mske the
poorest and hardest life luminous, joyous,
glorious Wayland Hoyt.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-10-31

Betz, we'll, he appears to be the all
round big man.
It's just this way. The campaign of
1888 is not the campaign of 1906. Mr..
johnson has not that record tied to his
neck and 1T is bowling him down with its
weight. AS result he realizes that It's
not what you were; it's what you are
today" This is only teo evident In the
past two years he has weakened HIM
self, as 1t were, that voters generally are
glad they will soon have a chance to
vote. His political enemies are numer-
Gus, all of which is result Of his admin
istra ton.
Take, for instance, the Eighth ward
There he got a very strong support two
years ago, not particularly because it
was his own ward, but because the
numerous friends of Mayor Kiefer helped
him out IN return for aid he had given
Mayor T<iefer, Mr.. johnson soon after
he got into Office began to quarrel with
Mayor Kiefer and commenced to make
himself fussy a la the old woman, just
to keep himself In print Through his
only original Observation-Disclosures con,
cede they are original-he has lost his
political friends in the Eighth ward. He
has lost the strength he had there His
every tilt with Mayor IIiefer lost him
friends.
Two years ago Johnson drew much
strength from the secret societies, as he
is one of the most extensive 'tjoiners'' in
the BUSINESS. He will find much of this
strength missing.
Mr.. Johnson also drew a very heavy
support in the First ward, the SUPPOSE.
ton being, and his then friends encour-
aged the idea, that he was a Scandi,
navian. AS a matter of fact he came
from New York, and is production of
that state. AS for Mr. Johnson draw
ing large vote from the First ward
this election the Republican managers
have no grounds for believing that his
strength will be greater there than else
where.
The key to the whole situation is the
record, ''that record" If he didn't have
that, forgetfu, voters might let him slip
through the lines
Louis Betz, the Democratic candidate,
has the reputation of being clean cut
business man who knows a set of books
and how to handle them without devoting
any time in learning them. He isn't tied
down with record and can run with
the best of them.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-10-31
PICHA's OFFER is TAKEN.
Henry O'COnnOr Says He Will Bet
$1,000 on John Lind,

Henry O'COnnOr Says He VIII Bet
$1,000 on John Lind.
: Steve Picha and the modest roll of
$lc0' which he wishes to place on Van
SAINT, viii not have far to go to be &C.
commodated
Henry O'Connor, Cos East Third street,
one of the best known politicians in the
Second ward and who every one knows
is a man of his word, has -hunch" that
John Lind will be the next governor of
Minnesota and the modest rolf which
he holds ready to back his opinion
amounts to s., 900.
, He informed the G o b 9 last night
: that all Mr.. Picha has to do to get
ION. is to step down to 606 East Third
street, where he will have his $500 COW
cred and there will be a surplus of $500
for others who imagine Van SAINT is go
ing to be elected.
Having had some experience with Van
SAINT supporters, Mr.. O.Connor stipu,ates
that only real money will be considered,
and spot cash at that.
Yesterday three bets were made be-
tween John Horeis, the Seventh street
baker, and Theo. Barker. In the first
Barker bet $50 that Bryan would carry
Nebraska; this was accepted and then
Mr. Horejs offered to bet $3.50 that Bryan
would carry Minnesota, this was prompt
ly snapped up, and then Horejs bet 500
that Peter MetZdorf would be elected by
at least 5000 majority. All three bets
were spot cash.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-10-31
LOOKS GOOD FOR KANE.
The Next County Attorney Making
Good Headvay.

The Next County Attorney Making
Good Roadway.
Thomas R. Kane wants to be county
attorney. His friends say he is going to
be, and the general outlook points to the
reliability of what they say The work
he has accomplished in this campaign
not only for himself, but for the entire
county ticket and the state, Is recognized
by Democrats and Republicans alike. AS
an orator Mr.. Kane probably has no
equal In the state. His impressive per-
sonadty, his clear, distinct. finely mocu-
lated voice, his irreproachable character
and answering purpose all conduce to
make him looked upon as a kindly sim
pie man. This in mind, it is not surpris.
ing to hear that the plucky campaigner
is gaining votes every day over the
county.
Much support will come to him for the
reason that he is the man he is. "a
man's man for a that and a. that
Republican or Democrat. Then his per-
suasive, logical eloquence is another
factor to be recohoned upon and his
record. as an attorney and his strong
personal following sth. another.
In the beginning of this campaign Mr..
Kane devoted gCodly share of his time
to national issues. More recently he has
touched all together upon state, con-
gressional and county issues. Night
after night, he has II 70 blush Repub-
lican ora tors and riddfe>s sedr. arguments
with Democratic shot. His lengthy re-
views of Gov. Lind's admirable admin
istration, in connection with the breezy
arguments of Frederick L. McGhee and
the forceful eloquence of Dr. Stone and
others have left an indellible impress.
They have shown how Gov Lind has
peen the watch dog of the state funds,
how he has saved thousands of dollars
to tbs state. how he has bettered ara
promoted the growth OF state Insult
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-10-31
POLITICAL PELLETS.

There is SO little opposition. to the
election of Arthur w Miller as coroner
that even the Republicans concede his
election. His opponent, DR.. Hawkins,
personally is popular, but so general is,
the recognition OF DR.. Miller's candi-
dacy that DR.. Hawkins is said to have
been seriously considering withdrawing.
Rukard Hurd the Republican nominee
for the legislature in the district which
comprises the Seventh ward and part of
the Eighth, has invited a number of
young men to bring their friends to meet
him in a social time tomorrow night at
GAS Selby avenue, or Friday at Kent
and st. Anthony, where he can satisfy
them of his availability for the place:
His opponent, Camden H. West, is max
ing such a thorough canvass that, in
spite of the Republican predictions Of
the district, Maj. Hurd is more or less
perturbed as to his political future.
James R. Hickey, the Democratic nom
inee for the legislature in the Fourth
ward, is making an aggressive canvass.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-10-31
READY 70 TRADE Nelson
FRIENDS OF VAN SAINT OFFER TO
TRADE FOR VOTES FOR DEM
OCRATIC LEGISLATORS
ARE STREAMING EVERY NERVE
Capt. Sans Managers Are in Des-
perate Straits, and Are Leav-
ing No Stone Unturned to
Defeat Lind.

Chairman Rosing,, Of the Democrat tic
central committee received letter from
the chairman of one of the congressional
committees to the effect that the Repub-
leans are making overtures to Demo-
Gratis; especially to members prospective
of the legislature, to trade votes to them
for votes for Van SAINT.
The writer says: There have been a
number Of offers here made to our people,
and especially to members of the legisla-
ture, to make trades on Lind. 1t has
been to such an extent that it seems to
be systematic, and probably is general
over the state. The boys are very loyal
here and refuse such propositions, having
come to me and given me informa ton
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-10-31
TURNED OUT DESPITE RAIN
FIFTH WARD DEMOCRATS HAD A
ROUSING MEETING AT ST.
FRANCIS HALL
ELOQUENT ORATORS HEARD
There Were Addresses in Both Ger
man and English to a Large
and Interested Assem-
bIaEe.

One of the biggest rallies of the cam
paign was held last night at st. Francis
hall, James and Warsaw streets, to listen
to Democratic speakers. The hall, al
though large, was packed to the doors
with others standing outside, and the
enthusiasm with which the speakers were
greeted is an omen of the solid support
which the straight Democratic ticket
will receive in the part of town where
Peter Van Hoven has lived for years.
The crowd commenced to gather before
S o'clock and gradually swelleG in
strength until a late hour. 1t is scarcely
possible to state which names were re-
eeived with the greatest applause so
continuously and heartily was the entire
Democratic ticket cheered throughout.
Perhaps, however, the mention Of Peter
Van Hoven, who was among his life
long friends, elected the greatest dem
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-10-31
JOHNSON GETS BUSY.
Says He VIII Find Money to Pay


Says He VIII Find Money to Pay
the Teachers.
County Auditor Johnson said yester-
day, You can say for me that Nov.
Is will see plenty of money with which
to pay the teachers, the stories now go
ing the rounds to the contrary"
This salary list amounts to $4,000, i'll
round numbers, and there will be more
than $46, coo on hand to meet 1t.
THE present balance in the city treas
ury amounts to $500. To this must be
added $3.50 in the county auditors con-
trol, which will be turned over tomorrow.
By the October settlement, so-called,
when the auditor squares. accounts with
the city, there will. be So, 600 added to the
city's- school fund. The money will come
from the share of taxes due and: payable
on the last day of October and. the APP
portionment of $4,000 out of the moneys
received to the school fund will be a
simple matter of arithmetic
when the October salaries are due,
Nov. Is, there will be money enough in
the city treasury so that the teachers,
principals and janitors will not have to
wait an hour for their pay
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-10-31
JUSTUS KNOWS HIS RELATIVES NOW
Has Taken Him Fifteen Years to Get Acquainted With
Some of Them

Mr.. Justus called upon a certain relative
recently and asked him how the county
election was getting along. The relative
in question is reported to have answered.:
Pretty good foraVan Hoven."
To Mr.. Justus Indignant inquiry as to
whether or not he was to be forsaken by
his relatives came this reply:
Eyes, I am your relative. but 1t has
taken you fifteen years to find that fact
out Sometimes you have deigned to rec
ognize me, an dother times you have
not
The question very naturally suggests it
self If Phil Justus cannot command the
support of his own relatives, is he the
kind of man who should receive the sup
port of the pe6ple2of ST. Paul generally?
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-10-31

That Phil Justus is not making a sue
cess out of his kitchen cam
paign goes without saying. The
record he has established in
various important positions, the reputa-
ton of closeness that persists in clinglng
to him like burr to a Shaggy dog, to-
gether with certain air that he can
assume, knocks him, and that hard.
Democratic politicians, when talking
about Phil Justus, are not reduced to the
necessity of dealing in "glittering gener-
alities." Facts crop up at moments no
tice. When Mr.. Justus own relatives re-
fuse to vote for him it would not be sur
prfsing If he sees the beginning of the
end, and is in secret preparing to give
up the ghost, politically. az, -