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New-York tribune., 1901-08-04
NEW-YORK'S TRICENTENARY.
From Leslie's Weoklv

Tne NewHork Tribune saws that at n meeting
or the Holland Society OF New-York a resolution
was adopted requesting the president To appoint a
committee to report to the best means of enlist
all citizens or the state and OF the country I'm a
suitable commemoraton of the trICentenary of the
discovery OF the Hudson River by Hendrix Hud-
son. which VIII occur In September 1909
This Is excellent move Hudson in his Half
Moon. entered New-Eo~k Ray on SeptPmber IL
1909. and drfted up the river which now bears his
name. anchorlng near the present Albany on Sep
tember 10 This discovery gave 10 Holland Tia
claim to the island which she quickly huilt the
settlement of New-Amsterdam and TO the region
surrounding IL on which she planted the colonies
collectively named New Netherland.
New-Nork'S Holland Society is right in seeking
TO get appropriate recognition for the Hudson dis
covery on it's coming three hundredth anniversary
Another event in New-Yorks history occurred n
IeW weeks earlier which equally deserves celebra-
ton. on July 30 1909 six weeks before Henry Hud-
sons little carave sailed I'm through the Narrows
Samuel de Champlain. in company with his red
allies. the AlgOnqutnS, defeated the MohaWkS
the banks of the lake which is called by his name
and thus started the vendetta between the Six
Nations and the French. which made these most
formidable OF Americas aborigineS the allies ffrst
of the Dutch and then of their English successors
saved the weak settlements of W-Netherland
and New York from conquest by the French and
started the train of influences by which the French
eventually driven of North America and
the best portion of the continent given to the
progressive and expansive which has
lished in IL the worlds greatest nation
Emphatically 1909 constitutes n memorable date
mark In the history of New York and of the United
States. Let the Holland Society keep the Franco
IrOquois feud well the Hudson discovery I'm
mind in preparing for the celebration of thu trf-
centenary in 1903. The only adequate celebration of
events which had such a decisive influence on the
history American republic and the Ameri-
continent is by worlds fair a least as
large a scale that of Chicagos in 1898, and as
that which st. Louis Is arranging for 1903.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-04

try. The Igorrotes are thoroughly moral. easily
content. exceedingly honest, but lie like all
Asiatics. They are far ahead of their neighbors
the Ilocanos
The northeast line Of the province has never
been accurately drawn and this section is the
stamping ground Of the head hunters and
ladrones, who have never been CONQUERED ana
whose territory has been only partially ex
plored. AT one time n Spanish regiment went
H. but came out after losing many men and
the only post they established Asin Granda
was ultimately wiped out. Governor Whitmarsh
had just returned from an expedition into the
country of this tribe, who are called BusuIs
Ever since they have lived there thev have
made frequent raids, robberies and abductions
carrying off heads In each case In the last sIx
months four hundred cattle had been so raided
Last month the Governor reported to General
Macarthur the necessity for an expedition
against the Busuls but, while this was being
considered, all available troops being busy up
north with Tlnios bands. the activity of the
Busuls demanded immediate attention
ROUNDING UP THE BUsULs.
The Governor therefore organized an ex
pedition Of about seventy-five Ieorrotes si,
armed with guns and the others with lances and
bolos. They started April H. and soon
penetrated into the rough and wild unknown
territory on the 10th they passed six barrios
which had bad names. but were deserted That
night they saw lights OF apparently large
village across canyon they canned in the
woods to be ready to get in early
The next morning a careful reconnaissance.
showed one house flying a strange yellow ard
red nag. and number of men were detected
coming down the hillside, armed with Iances and
dressed in the usual Busul fashion with grass
shields and peculiar provision bags on their
backs. Whitmarshs men surrounded the W.
lage as soon as all were In and entered 1t on a
peace basis. meeting opposition. BY means
OF a list, which had been prepared months be-
fore, or all the chiefs known in the province as
abductors. murderers and head hunters they
soon found the chief scOundrel of the tribe
Agaiap. known as the Aguinaldo of the Busuls
He and his followers had come across the bor-
der from Lepanto that morning for the purpose
of organizing a raid.
Whitmarsh handled them diplomatcally, and
finally secured forty OF them and took them to
New-York tribune., 1901-08-04

of existence.
Il can almost regard II n misfortune that
the laws place Igorrote beyond Compulsion
10 labor. In consequence of this IL is difficult
to obtain labor for roads and other public i'm
provements. The IgOrrote is a savage and IS
childish. so that with fatherly protection n GER
tam amount OF tutelar pressure seems necessary.
The schools In the province are developing ex-
ceedingly well. There four white teachers
and the children seem TO want TO go - school.
None Of the parents object TO their education
now that they find the teacher is not priest
who will force them into the Church Though
the children had never been taught before. they
show remarkable aptitude. equal TO that Of the
TaEaiog and far I'm advance 10 the Iiocano
am fun OF hone and interest in the future Cf
Benguet and its inhabitants"
New-York tribune., 1901-08-04
PHILBIN'S BRIDGE ENGINEER.

Edwin Duryea. jr.. born in Granville
orange County, thirty-nine years ago. Gradu-
atins from Cornell University In 1883 he began his
work Of assistant engineer various bridges over
the mississippi. the Missouri and the Ohio rivers
Then he became engineer for the Chicago and West
Michigan and the Detroit. Lansing and Northern
railroads. After ward he East. and spent
several years on the Croton Aqueduct dam Then
Tor four years and a half ne worked on the New
East River bridge, where he had charge of the
brooklyn end OF the work. He has also been en-
gagged on the rapid transit tunnel. His aDpoint-
ment by District Attorney Philbin to inspect the
Irooklyn Bridge was made Tuesday. and Is re-
garded in engineering circles as IL good choice
New-York tribune., 1901-08-04
4 STRANGE INSECT.
SUBURB OF PHILADELPHIA BOTHERED BY \
NEW PEST.

Laurel Springs, a Ncw-Jersey suburb of Pha-
delphia has recently suffered from new pest
People 80 cottages and the local hotel were bitten
by something which for a time could not be identi-
ned. hut at last proved 10 he small red insect no
bigger than piuhead. and usually dying soon after
It's attack Il usually bit the protected portions OF
the body. and not the face and hands. The mark
left was Ike that OF "a mosquito The Laurel Inn
was thoroughly fumiEoted with formaIdehyde and
is believed that the pest has been eXterminated
there The house had been newly fitted up. but the
walls OF forty rooms scruped bare before
fumigatlon was undertaken.
Naturalists from Philadelphia. particularly from
tho Academy Of Natural Science. visited the place
according 10 The Ledger" and saw the insect
hut. il Is said. could give no name any
idea OF what II was. except that 1t Of tropical
species. II was hardly discernible to the ma ked
eve. but when placed under the microscope was
seen 10 have n crablke appearance with rows OF
legs on each side of its body Its color was red.
resembling more minute blood speCk than any
thing else u could travel like lightning as one
OF the residents described its motions
It's Introduction into Laurel Springs IS as mys-
terious as Is the insect itself Some believe II
came from cuba with some United States Army
material that was brought 10 the place last year
vthers think IL came to this country in the shape
OF eggs hidden in the African fibre that was used
IN some OF the mattresses at the inn.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-04

Bugias. the nearest Igorrote town. There it
was found that in one bunch and in one swoop
they had captured all of the Busuls chiefs, their
flag and principal warriors The following day
they were attacked by rescue party of Busul
spearmen near a place called Tukukan. but
easily drove them off Five other Busul haunts
were visited, and in all eighty-three prisoners
We're taken. including three chiefs against
whom there was abundant evidence of behead-
ings, and they were sent to San Fernando de la
Union for trial.
Mr.. Whitmarsh says the principal wealth of
Benguet is derived from the cattle industry, but
IN the last year rinderpeSt has ravaged the
province disastrously, about seven-tenths of the
cattle being destroyed. Unless something can
be done to enable the natives to protect and
breed up their herds. the Governor is afraid
they will be wiped out. this great depletion
makes them unequal to supplying the imperative
demand for beef cattle in neighboring prov
inCes.
MINERAL DEVELOPMENT
Governor Whitmarsh, when asked about the
mineral conditions in the province replied:
THE present circumstances are adverse to
any development. The SpOoner resolution. which
is so discouraging to prospectors and pioneers,
leaves mining and similar industries IN statu
quo. No explosives can be used and no de-
VelOpment of properties can be permitted. There
will without doubt be big mining district in
Benguet at some future time, as it Is rich in
minerals, particularly In gold. but this can never
be brought about until Congress by legislation
gives some announcement to those who are al
ways the foundation stones to the success Of
a country"
Referring again to the natives. Mr. Whitmarsh
said:
THE Igorrote is the most independent Great
ure on earth, without exception He can supply
his own needs and those of his family with little
effort Money is no inducement to him. he
doesn't want to work. doesn't want u change
his dress and doesn't want to become Chris
ttan. In fact. he has no need of the aid cc the
outside world. The question is How can we
induce him to accept civilization? But IL is
necessary for his preservation. and without 1t
New-York tribune., 1901-08-04

The Lambeth Walk" Mile Lofty. Madge Fox.
Carl Marw-ig's ballet. The North star; the Aus
tralian Sisters Anderson. May L. Bell. Les Bellies
Cascadeuses and Johnny Johnson in Love Me.
Lie"
New-York tribune., 1901-08-04
THEATRICAL NOTES.

Business in Cherry Blossom Grove, on the roof Of
the New-York Theatre. has been good for the week
gone by. Hobart and Sloanes farce. Fun On the
Beach," promises 10 hold the place of honor. Bull
ger Prince and Cronin have much new business
which they will introduce this week New novelties
Will be seen, including Professor Macarts African
baboon dog and monkey circus, and the five
Moses. Others on the programme include Harry
Bulger. in his speciality; Hickey and Nelson. the
four Luken Brothers. Torcat. Ernest Hogan.
Norma Whalley William Gould and company in
New-York tribune., 1901-08-04
A NEW KIND OF BUG.
he Philadelphia Record.

From The PhiadeIphla Record.
Cleveland Is the field Of activity of an 'ankle
bug" which promises to rival the kissing bug
in evil notoriety 1t is partial low shoes and
openwork hosiery, and its bite is said to he so
severe that the swelling sometimes extends the
knee In the victim has been crippled
for a week more. The local rcientists have not
yet discovered the insect that causes ths mischief
New-York tribune., 1901-08-04

Morie, the European juggler. heads the bill a,
Keith's this week He is supported by "A strong
aggregation, including Zazee and Vernon. comedy
horizontal bar actors; Swift and Huber. musical
comedians; Dillon Brothers, in original songs and
parodies. Barr and Evans, character comedy Gre
ators; Rice and cady. German comedians; Riley and
Hughes, Naomi Ethardo, equilibrist: the Mac
Mahons, in reproductions Of famous statuary; Fred
durd. illusionst and conJurer; biograph and
siereopucon pictures. As extra and special mid
summer attraction Hallen and Fuller will present
Sleep Walkers
New-York tribune., 1901-08-04

At Hammersteins Paradise Gardens the SvengaH
Trio with their powers of transmission of thought,
appear TO attract more attention than did Fregoi.
who appeared here few years This latest
Importation has been declared by press and public
10 be the most astonishing performance ever seen
on any stage. Another novelty for the week will
be Mile That's, who will introduce ancient art
dances. which have lately been performed in Paris
Another feature will he the temperance in this
country Of Stuart, the male Patti direct Rus
sia- Parker's dogs will do high jumping. All the
features Of last week retained.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-12-28
BAD FIRE
Mission Buildings Are Con-
 pletely Destroyed.

Word was received from Juneau last night that the mission building at Jack son, flask ,, known ss the "Grl's House" was completely destroyed by fire Deem Der "a. The fire was discovered In the second story, and the large wooden struc- ture was 500 enveloped In flames.
 The adjacent buildings were prevented from burning by prompt action on the part of whites and natives, who organized a bucket brigade and used wet blankets with good effect.
 The building, with extensions, was con s,ructed ten years ago by the Presbvterlan Board of Home Missions and was occupied for some time after completion by Mrs. A. K. Mcfarland, well-known In Alaska mission work, her assistants and large number of native children, as a"home training school" At the time of the misfortune Rev. D. R. Montgomery and tenants were the occupants. The loss, amounting to several thousand dollars, was divided as follows: Miss Green, Mrs. Freeman and <. L Petty and family lost everything. Rev. D. K. Montgomery and Miss Gould were able to save all of their effects.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-12-28
HOMER BIRD WILL HANGI
Jury At Juneau Returns Verdict Of "Guy Of Murder
 AS Charged In The Indictment"

which is the death penalty prescribel by law. The altomsvs for Bird will follow up by asking for a new trial in Judge Browns court. followed, on refusal, by an appeal to the Supreme court and a stay of execution.
 The law allows Judge Brtwn to name the execution day any time after Go days, and 1t Is doubtful fl the Supreve court will be able to pass on the case inSde of twelve months.
 At the time of passing the death sen tenee by Judge Johnson after the first trial, Sitka was named as the place Of execution, and as it Is within the jurisdiction of Judge Brown to name the place of exeeu- tion, it will no doubt be ordersd al Juneau.
 The jury in the Bird cise was composed Of the following men: B. B, Hunting, AL len Shattuek, P.' Loftus, John Finley, II. r. Hansen, N. J. o'Conner N N. Hel man, John MeWllllams, J.F, Conuell, J. N. Burrows. Chas. Stowe and J. w. Hunter.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-12-28

Homer Bird has been found guilty Of mu'def nd death bV hanging Is the result of he verdict The Junelu Dispatch Of the a4ih, brought by the Fl sic sivS:
 The verdict In the Homer Bird murder case was received by Judge Brown shortly after midnight and early Christmas morn tng. The balliff from Ihe jury room brought the word, and deputy marshals were soon huuvlng over the city to bring the members of the court and attorneys to receive the verdict. The quletneSS ot death itself pervaded the courtroom when Foreman Shlt,uek hmded to the Judge the verdict. "Gulltv of murder as charged in the indictment" was the fatal message that cari.d death tJ Bird and hopeleSSneSS to his family.
 There were few present, and none ap- peared calmer thln the prisoner himself. He made no remarks, and was soon fe- turned 10 iiil. The jury WIS Ou, seven hours.
 This sentence means death by hinging.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-12-28

For a time yesterday forenoon about To o'clock a cyclone played havoc on the hlllsldes. Very little damage WIS done near the city but out along the railroad track between the second bridge and Poreu- pine hill there Is q place about three and a half miles long and several rods wide where the wind with terrific force l-velled the trees and shrubs as fl cut bv a seythe.
 Huge boulders were displaced and went tumbling down to the east forks of the Sksgway river where the cyclone went across the river.
 One of the passengers on the train last
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-12-28
fLOSIf IN PORT
Popular Mail Steamer Arrived In
 Face of n Storm on Lynn Canal.

In the face of strong wind and waves rolling high on Lynn canal the popular little steamer Flosie arfiv.d in port last night shortly after o'clock with several days Juneau and Halnes mail and twelve passengers. Capt. Tlbbetts reported stormy we ,ther all the way from Juneau but the steamer weathered 1t, and came through right on time.
 The Flosie sails this forenoon at Q o'clock and she will have fair passenger list out booked by Agent Baker.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-12-28
THE MONOGRAM.
Tho Only Exclusive Family Liquor
 House In Alaska.

Between now and the first of January we will offer to the families of Skagwav our selected stock of imported and domes- tic stock of win.s and liquors by the gal lon at reduced prices. 6-year old Bourbon, formerly s4. now 8. Swear old ravlor, formerly $, now sI. Io-vear old Oscar Pepper (re-imported), formerly SC, now s.
 Swear old Brandy, formerly S, now s4. 6-vear old Port or Sherry Wines, tor merlv s,, now s2.5O.
 All our other brands of wines and liquors which are too numerous 10 mention, In D oportion. Come aud see us before pur- chasing elsea here and be convinced.
 We are also representatives of the A. B. C. Bohemian St. Louis, king Of all bottled beers, and Pa,ihe Export bottled beer.
 Cigars bv the box speciality. Goods delivered free of charge to any part of the city.
 Do not miss the opportunity.
 BLOOM & KORACH, Props. Broadway, between Fifth and Sixth Avenue. Tel. ,4.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-12-28
Casos Go Over

In the U. s. Commissioners court yes terday the case of the City of Skagway vs. Mrs. MeArthur, for taxes was put over until next Friday, when prosecution at tomev Price Is expected from Juneau.
 In the case of the city vs. Joseph Moore, for poll and property taxese motion was to squash. Next Friday Judge Rogers will hear the motion.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-12-28
DIRIGO TURNS BACK.
Left Jurouu For Seattle, All of Hor
 Freight Being Transfsrcd.

Capt. Tibbetts brought word last night that the Dlrgo arrived at Juneau Christ mas morning then went to Tee harbor 10 load fish returning from there to Seattle. What Skagway freight she had was left at Juneau to be brought by the Dolphin today.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-12-28
CYCLONE BLEW YESTERDAY
Cut Trees And Shrubs Down In It's Path And Sent BOu
 ders iumbling Down The Hillsdes.

night said that the course of the cyclone could be traced for quite distance from the car windows.
 Between the shops and the cemetery rocks were sent tumbling down on the roadway.
 Between Sixteenth street and the shops the course of the little wind furry could be traced by narrow dark streak where the snow was tossed to one side.
 This is the first time that the wind has really got risky and piled things up in general.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-12-28
BIC MINING DEAL.
Poroupino Property is Sold For A
 Laryo sum-Good Producer.

Another big Porcupine deal has been consummated and Wiley and Finley have received sIo,o o, for one third interest in No. and above on Poreupine creek, This also includes a one mile ditch and water righ, and gives Judge Malonev the purchaser additional holdings In the Poreu- pins.
 This property employed 10 men during the past season and has every promise Of being a heavy producer.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-12-28
Hurrah For Santa Claus!

All the popular games. including golf, baseball. pot-luck. Hilma. India, Trolly Car, Progressive Queries, Battle of Ma nilli, Pyramids, Somersaults. Hprseless Carriage. etc., as well as tea-sets, drums, d,lls, doll carriages, cradles, violins. dis seeted maps, ctOral .ops and everything else that will please and instruct the chill dren one and all. at Ladies' Bazaar.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-12-28

Let us figure on vour printlrg. Our iob work department Is up-to-date in every particular We aim at neltness, prompt ness and satisfaction. II you want any thing done in the printing line consult us aud we will eheefullv give vou an esti- mate of what lt will cost. The Drly Al skan. Phone Io
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-12-28
XMAS EXERCISES
Children of tho Episcopal Church
 Entertained Yesterday Afternoon

Yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock the Christmas exercises for the Sunday school of the Episcopal church were held. There were recitations, carols and other exercises. The children received gifts and left alter an hours enjoyable merriment, feeling as if Christmas had occurred twice this veal.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-12-28
Their Time Is Up.

within the next twenty days fully fifty soldiers of the local company will be dis charged. their time being up. All were enlisted for three years and have served this limit.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-12-28
skagway Vegetables.

In the P.-I, of the I7th there is a large two-column half-tone of Sl:agwav cereals and vegetables. taken from photograph by Case & Draper, products which were displayed al the exhibition at Portland.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-12-28
Clever Map.

In Wm. Brltt'S window at the drug store Is a unique relief map of Alaska drawn by Mabel Doyle. lt shows the typographical features of this district, also the gold heljs.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-12-28

Patrons of the Frve-Brhn Co. are sup. piled with the choicest meats the market aff:rds. hll our meats have taste and nutrition that cannot be excelled In the citv, fl you wish to enjoy your Sunday dinner select a rar-bit from our display,
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-12-28
A JOYOUS CHRISTMAS
A Happy Holiday For Many [
 Family.

This has been a happy season for many families in Skagwav, as they never before have had such an oppor- tunity to buy groceries as cneap as they can now be bought at Peterson X Co. s big closing out sale of fancy and staple groceries.
 The prices have been cut so low that It seems like giving them away. Scan this lfat for harrains.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-12-28
Something New

Ire Ladies Bazaar will sell YOU ChaS. A. Stevens suits, eloakS, waists, shirts and iurs at the same prices aS at their retail store in Chleago. Call and see styles, prices and samples, 4o6 Broadway.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-12-28
ThOmpsOn at sitha.

The Elihu Thompson WIS s' -Sltka on the 2Ist, according to advices reeeIved here last night. She was on her way 10 Val des with a large cargo and the first mail to go in over the new route.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-12-28
High Tide Yesterday.

There waSanother high tide yesterday on the front and incidentally up to Sixth avenue. The wind was blowing q gale on the canal and the water was piled up about fourteen feet.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-12-28

Xmas poultry and largest display of meats. fish oysters and game can be found at Arctic Meat Co. Strictly fresh Seattle dressed stock. No cold storage stock of- fered
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-12-28
NEXT STAGE MONDAY.
L,f, Dawson With All Passenger Ac.
 oommcdations Takel.

PasS-nSers over from White Horse state that the next stage from Dawson Is due 10 arrive Monday. Word has been received that she has a full load of passengers, ten, and large amount of express matter.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-12-28
Heavy Snow On Summit'

Passengers on yesterdays train report that there Is now five feet of snow on ihs summit.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-12-28

Washington Fruit Store, G. Rapuzzi, Prop. American and Italian groceries Skagwav. Pure apple elder.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-12-28

A number of other articles too nu- merous to mention. Don't put of till tomorrow what you can do today.
 PETERSON X co.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-12-28

Yukon dog sleds at $,.so; Studebaker bobs, all sizes. Remek X MeLean, Skag- way.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-12-28

Fresh milk and ,ream from the Skag- way Pioneer Dairy at Chealander's. Fifth avenue.