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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1883-08-08
THE RIGHT PLACE IN A THUNDER
STORM,

AS this is the season for the play of
aerial electricity, and, as the human body
is good conductor for the fluid, it be-
comes every one in heavy thunder show
er to seek place of safety. A thunder
bolt. though seemingly at .'the sport of
circumstance, does move really in obedi-
ence to most perfect law. In descending
from a surcharged cloud it seeks the near
est and best conductor. 1t makes zig
gag movement through the air because
this element is q bad conductor and does
all it can to resist the intruder. The fire
of the bolt itself is but the consequence of
its battle with the air through which it
fights its way. Sometimes q bolt passes
from one cloud to another and then the
thunder peal is one long-eontinued re-
verberation. But when bolt strikes the
earth the peal is sudden, solid, sometimes
deafening.
As sound travels at the rate of 1870
feet per second, and light with such
velocity that we need not here consider it.,
the distance between the observer and the
spot struck by the bolt may be readily es-
timated. 1t is done by counting the sec
onds intervening between the flash and
report Thus If ten seconds elapse, the
distance is II 200 feet if thirty seconds.
or half minute, 80, 900 feet.
In case of near and heavy discharges OF
electricity, it is always unsafe to stand be-
meath tree, because it is good conduc-
tor, or near a large rock, or mass of iron,
or body of water, for the same reason.
1t is also unsafe to stand in an open field
at considerable distance from any prom
inent object which might serve as pro
tector. If alone in such place, it were
we'll in an electric battle to draw near,
but not too near, to some rock, or tree, or
body of water, which would be likely in
your stead to take the bolt. Refuge in a
barn, especially when filed with hay and
grain and cattle, should always be avoided.
If in house in heavy thunder storm,
the doors and windows should be closed,
for lightning tends to follow an atmos.
pheric current, and hence so many per.
sons are killed while standing in door
way, or while sitting at an open window.
When lightning strikes dwelling house
it usually goes down the chimney, or a
corner of the building, runs along the
walls, taking bell-wires, looking glasses,
lamps, and other metallic articles in its
course. Hence it is always dangerous,
when the storm is near, to remain in the
corner of q room, or to rest against the
walls, or, near stove, or a lamp, or
looking glass, or, indeed, any good con-
ductor of electricity.
A tall tree standing close by dwelling
house serves as kind of lightning rod
yet sometimes, the fluid leaves the tree
as it does rod, and enters the building
hence rooms thus exposed should be va
Gated till the danger ceases. Perhaps the
safest place I'm terrific thunderstorm is
on hair or feather bed in the centre of a
room well closed, and without fireplace
or much metallic furniture in the lowest
division of the house. But il the room
be carpeted, chair in similar situation
affords comparative safety. Boston 1rao-
eller.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1883-08-08
Common Council.

Common Council.
The stated monthly meeting Of the
Common Council of this city was held
last Monday evening
A full report of the proceedings, which
was to have been furnished u.s. for some
reason has not been handed in, and we
are compelled to give mere outline.
J. D. Cox's application for a license TO
keep wholesale liquor store, was re-
fused.
The Board of Health recommended that
the garbage be removed twice a week
during August and September. So or
dered.
The Board asked that the appropriation
of $50 allowed by law be placed to their
credit. Referred.
The City Solicitor gave his opinion
that the Mayor had power under the
ordinances to correct the evil complained
of with respect to the noise made by the
Salvation Army.
A crossing was petitioned for opposite
Solliday's store. Referred.
The street pay rolls and some other
bills were ordered paid.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1883-08-08

Stockport, England, has Sunday
school which comprises in its membership
400 teachers and 1900 children, and nearly
$500 children have passed through the
school since its commencement. The
singing is led by an orchestra with sixteen
violins among the instruments. DR.. Nc
Gregor recently preached the sermon on
its ninety-ninth anniversary, and he de-
clared that when he heard the hymns
sung by from three to four thousand
young voices, with the accompaniment of
the orchestra and the full force of the
organ, he felt as if the windows of Heaven
were opened.
Mr.. Jas. Mullineaux, of this city, tells
us that he was in his boyhood days a
member of the above-named Sunday
school.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1883-08-08
The Churches.

The Churches.
Rev. P. A. Studdiford, d. D., of the
Presbyterian Church in this city, is taking
his vacation. His pulpit is being we'll
supplied in his absence.
Rev. w. NJ. Mick, of the Baptist
Church in this city, who has been absent
from home for three weeks, will fill his
pulpit next Sunday.
Rev. T.. X. Smith, of st. Andrew p.
Z. Church, of this city, has been absent
from home for two or three weeks on q
Summer trip. lie is expected to be in
his pulpit next Sunday.
Rev. w. P. c. Strickland is taking his
vacation by attending the camp meeting
at Pitman Grove. He expects, however,
to preach in his church next Sunday.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1883-08-08
CHARITY.

DISSATISFACTION AMONG THE ''FAITH-
Full. THE Democratic State Committee
has decided upon the number of delegates
which each county shall send to the State
Gubernatorial Convention as follows
Cape May, g.; Ocean, o; Atlantic, 12 /;
Gloucester, IA Salem, II Somerset, II !;
Sussex, IS Cumberland, IS Warren, 81 i;
Bergen, 90 Morris, % Hunterdon, 90 /;
Camden, 81 Middlesex, SO Mercer, SO /;
Union, "a Monmouth, 36 Passaic, 80 !;
Burlington, SO Essex, 81 Hudson, 80 /;
total, 637. The apportionment is said to
be based upon the idea of giving one del
egate for every 200 Democratic votes cast
at the last Gubernatorial election, but
there are numerous apparent discrep-
ancies which cause much dissatisfaction
ameng the Democrats in some of the
counties For instance, Union county on
5,755 votes is assigned "a delegates, while
Monmouth county on 1851 votes has but
80 delegates, and Passaic county on 5,770
is given 80 delegates. Camden on 90
more votes than Passaic gets seven less
delegates, and Warren, with only 500 less
votes, has II less delegates than Passaic.
There are numerous other glaring incon-
sistencies in the apportionment, and un-
less the committee reconsider their action
there will be music in the air when the
faithful" assemble in Trenton, Septem-
Der 18th .--Neao Brunsacick Dispatch an
N. Y. Times.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1883-08-08

Our JERSEY LAKES. The statements
that Lake Hopatcong is GOO feet higher
than Lake Georges very likely to be
news to some readers. The long journey
up the Hudson. the heights OF the High
lands. and the approach to the foot hills
of the Adirondacks, are singnlary decep-
tive. As matter of fact, some places in
New York city are about rs high as Al
bangs Capitol, and the fall in the Hudson
from Albany to New York is almost inn
perceptihle. Our New Jersey lakes really
needed only gentle "boom' with good
hotel accommodations, to give them the
advantage of Lake George. They are
quite as cool, as free from insect annoy
ances, and much more accessible A
couple of hundred thousand could be in
vested at Hopatcong or Greenwood Lake
with better results than ut most resorts.
Newark Advertiser.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1883-08-08

The celebrated Sterling Organ can
only be bought of c. w. Hetzel, Baptist
town, who sells them on most accommo-
dating terms and at very low prices. He
also sells other organs of leading makes,
and pianos Of the most popular manufao-
turers at prices that exclude competition.
Write to him for particulars.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1883-08-08

The following officers of Standard
Lodge, No. 90, Ancient Order Of United
Workmen, were installed at their recent
meeting:
Past Master Workman-Jno. d. Jones.
Master Workman-Clark Pierson.
Foreman-L. A. Reading.
Overseer-W. F. Herr.
Guide--Frank z. Fritz.
Recorder--E. q. Gallagher.
Financier-Edw. Rittenhouse.
Receiver--W. Fl. Wilmot.
Inside Watchman--Chas. NJ. Pettee.
Outside Northumberland Goldman,
Trustees--Henry G.. Hooker, S. f.
Maj tindell, w. B. Niece.
Medical Examiner--Dr. F. w. Miller.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1883-08-08
Grand Army Enca,npment.

Grand Army Encampment.
The Department Commander has issued
the following order for an encampment of
the Grand Army of New Jersey
DEPT. OF NEW JERSEY, G. A. r.
JERSEY CITY, AUG. A, 1888.
General Order No. 12-
There will be Summer encampment,
under canvas, Of this Department at
Princeton Junction, from the third to the
eighth day of September inclusive.
Guard mounting and other military
exercises will be part of each days pro-
gramme.
Fireworks on Tuesday and Friday
evenings.
Sham battles ON Wednesday and Sat
urday.
The officers and comrades Of each Post
are requested to assist the Department
officers in making the Encampment a
success. Without the assistance and
active cooperation of all the comrades,
success will be difficult.
This Encampment should be of such q
nature as to give character and repnta-
ton to the Department.
Each comrade should feel as though a
part Of the success of the encampment
rests upon his individual efforts.
Cooked rations will be furnished to the
comrades, and each one charged so much
daily for the same, at price ranging
from thirty to thirty-five cents each day,
enough to cover the expense of buildings,
china, help and other incidental expenses,
and not the rations.
If any OF the comrades have any advice
or suggestions to make in connection with
any of the details of the encampment, the
Department Commander would be pleased
to have them send their suggestions to
John Ramsey, A. A. G., at Jersey City.
GEO. b. FIELDER,
JOHN RAMSEY, Dept. Commander.
A. A. G.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1883-08-08

The Light Running Domestic at
Moore's Book Store.
Last Wednesday morning, Justice
William T. Srope and Freebooter Carrot
l.. Peer, Of Frenchtown, were in Fleming
ton, having in charge crazy man whom
they were taking to the Trenton Lunatic
Asylum. They had to come here to OBJ
tain comm tment from the Court. Who
the man is nobody knows. He arrived in
Frenchtown the previous week, dressed
in tattered and torn garments, and had
the appearance Of a tramp. His violent
behavior led to his arrest and confinement
in the lookup soon after his arrival in
the place. The local physicians could do
nothing for him. He could give no &C
count of himself, and in answer to ques-
tions concerning his identity he invaria-
bly, replied that he was the Son of
God. f-Haaterdon Democrat
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1883-08-08

MIR. ]. W. Snyder, for seven years
the manager of John Wanamaker's adj
vertising department has resigned to en-
gage in other business. Mr.. Snyder is a
native OF Riegelsville vicinity, and is
known to some of our citizens. He is a
gentleman of ability, and of pleasing
manners. We wish him success in what
ever he may engage.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1883-08-08

Ho for the Far West.
For Western tickets, first-class, second
and emigrant rates, apply to S. INNS,
Western Ticket Agent, at the old reliable
Western Ticket Office, Lehigh Valley
Depot, Easton, Pa. Maps free. Bag
gage checked to destination.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1883-08-08

For its soothing and grateful influence
on the scalp, and for the removal and pre-
vention of dandrutf, Ayers Hair Vigor
has no equal. 1t restores faded or gray
hair to its original dark color, stimulates
the growth of the hair, and gives it a
beautiful, soft, glossy and silken appear
auce,
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1883-08-08

The Philadelphia and Reading Railroad
Company announces that il has made re-
ductons in the expenses of the Central
Railroad of New Jersey of 81 900, 900 an.
nually. One of these economies has Just
gone into effect upon the laborers who
make up the gangs OF section hands along
the road. Heretofore these gangs have
consisted of 10 men at 81 30 day and
foreman at $50 month. Hereafter the
gangs will consist of only nine men and
foreman, and the pay Of the latter has
been reduced to $3.50 a day. Under this
change the foreman will have to perform
the same work as his men, aud, like them,
will receive no pay for days when rain or
other cause keeps them from working.
The position of foreman of a section gang
is an important and responsible one. 1t
was one of these foremen upon whom the
responsibility for the Parker's Creek ac-
cident on The Long Branch Road last
Summer was thrust by the company.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1883-08-08

Levi d. Jarrard, the defaulting County
Collector of Middlesex county, who is
short about $4,000, was captured on
Tuesday of last week, at Niagara Falls,
Ont. The clew to his whereabouts was
obtained by following his family who
went to visit him.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1883-08-08

The Republican State Executive Com
mittee have fixed upon Wednesday, Sept.
10Th, at Taylor Opera House, Trenton, as
the date for the State Convention to nomi-
nate candidate for Governor.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1883-08-08

Great reduction in price of Parlor
Stoves and Heaters, at J. j. LARS, AZ
Bridge st. Now is the time to buy.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1883-08-08

Ito to Van Horns, where all Spring
and Summer goods are being closed out
cheap.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1883-08-08

For Rent, two houses conveniently
located and in good order. Apply to 8.
F. Martindell, IS N. Union St.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1883-08-08

List of Letters remaining unclaimed
in the Post Office at Lambcrtville, Ham
terdon county, N J., for 30 days, Aug.
4, 1888
Miss Fannie Housed.
Mrs. Annie II. Risler,
Mrs. Jane Wilson,
Miss Annie Ellis.
GrApu Drunoa,r
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1883-08-08

Largest stock of Wall Papers at
Moore's Book Store.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1883-08-08

The New Jersey Greenbackers will hold
State Convention at Asbury Park, to-
day and to. morrow.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1883-08-08

The Light Running Domestic at
Moore's Book Store.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-01-13
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Winding Up the Clock
When the Weary Wheels Were AL
most Still, A Lucky Accident
Reveals the Lost Key.
GLOW long did you say you had it?"
fsfTyvpYtu-fiya xraape -

GLOW long did you say you had it?"
"Twenty-five years"
''What! bad cough, with occasional at
tacks OF hemorrhage, for twenty five years?
Why, man, it's mercy that there's dozen
pounds left of you"
Abraham Orner, of Highspire, Dauphin Co.,
Pa, stuck to his statement, and when the eX-
CARNATIONS of wonder ceased, he added:
EXACTLY. You're right. tits a mercy. But
the greatest mercy of all is that, before ] ac-
tually coughed myself out of existence, l got
hold of PARKER's GINGER Tonic, and few
bottles Oft cured me-
"Cured you? Relieved you, you mean?"
II mean what | say it cured me" said Mr..
Orner, simply. 81 feel like another man"
Please'take especial notice: PARKER GIN
GER Tonic in not mere essence ofginger; not
a mere stomachic. The ordinary prepare
lions of ginger are beneficial for transient
aches, but at that point their value ends
PARKER'S GINGER Tonic covers far wider
and totally different field. 1t attacks and dis
sipates radical and chronic diseases of the
Lungs, Kidney, LIVER and Nerves. 1t is as de-
liclous TO the palate as it is prompt and ef1ec-
tive in operation. Ginger is only one among
many powerful curatives which the Tonic
holds in combination. Test its virtue for that
cough of yours, or for any of the ills which
require an invigOrant for the whole system.
And, above all, do not permit yourself to
be mfSled. PARKER'S GINGER Tonic stands
alone. Nothing else is lust the same" or
lust as good" Prices 80 cents and 81. Econ
omy in buying the larger size. HIsCox q Co.,
New York.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-01-13
III O. Es.

All persons are warned against cutting
down any of the timber on my land on the
Hooppole Road, adjoining the land Of Bowie
Johnson, about three miles from Deer Park
for cutting down timber in Garrett county
Md, without permission of the owner OF the
land, is the same, under the Act of 1880, oh.
264, as for felOniouSly stealing goods or chat
down.
THEOS. B. HORWITZ
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-01-13

M N Great chance 10 maze money.
EnE 81 Those who always take advantage
TlEEkI of the good chances for making
" ~ 0Bsmoney that are offered, generally
become wealthy, while those who do not i'm
want many men, women. boys and girls to
work forus right in their own localities. Any
one can do the work properly from the first
start. The business will pay more than ten
times ordt7ary wages. Expensive outfit furn-
ished free No one who engages fails to make
money rapidly. You can devote your whole
Time to the work, or only your spare moments
Full information and all that is needed sent
free Address STINsoN & Co., Portland,
Name. Dec. 81 y.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-01-13

nHM XXI business now before the public. You
NEKs can make money faster at work for
HEN I us than at anything else. Capital
~ AW not needed. We win start you Sl2
q day and upwards made at home by the in
dustrous. Men, women, boys and girls want.
ed everywhere to work for us Now is the
time. You can work in spare time only or
give your whole time to the business. You
can live at home and do the work. No other
business will pay you nearly as we'll. No one
can failto make enormous pay by.engaging
at once. Costly Outfi and terms free. Money
made fast, easily, and honorably. Address
TRUE q Co., Augusta, Maine.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-01-13
EStray.

Estrayed from the premises of the under
signed. about the month of August last a pale
red and white yearllng heifer small in size,
and marked by crop onright ear and swallow
fork out ofleft ear. A suitable reward will be
covery.
2ll6it REDEMUS SPIKER.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-01-13
a VALUABLE FARM,
NEAR OAKLAND
F O r S AL Z.

The valuable tract of land known as the
"Good Farm" on the Hooppole road three
miles from Oakland, is offered atprivate sale.
either as a whole or in tracts to suit purchas-
ers. There are about 400 acres in the whole
tract, about one-half of which is cleared and
under cultivation. The Improvements are :
-Four dwelling houses, three barns, stables and
other out buildings, and two good orchards.
The land is productiveand well watered. Title
good. Very little money down. Long time
to one who will be prompt to pay theinterest.
If not sold will be for rent April LIST, 1883.
For terms, &C., apply to or address
JOHN BARNES,
1919 Am Barton, Nd.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-01-13

Let woman be brought up to habits
ofindustry and economy and learn TO
support a husband, and the tramp
nuisance will soon cease Texas SyJ-
ilgS.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-01-13

Two Ohio farmers sold their seas
on's crop of hogs in Dubuque, and
were spending some of the money
in a saloon. when Il drinking match
was made. The contest lasted an
hour, and ended in draw. On their
way home one of them fell out of the
wagon dead.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-01-13
Estate Of Alerander Spear, deceased

Estate Of Aler0nder Spear, deceased.
7'HIS is TO GIVE NoTICE-That the sub
Il scriber, of Garrett county, hath obtained
from the Orphans Court of Garrett county
in Maryland, Letters of Administration on
the personal estate of
ALEXDNDER SPEAR,
late of Garrett county, deceased. All persons
having claims against the deceased are here
by warned to exhibit the same, with the YOU
chers thereof legally authenticated to the
subscriber, ON or before the I'd day of
July next; they may otherwise by law
be excluded from all benefit of said estate,
Given under my hand this 30th day OF De-
cember, 1882.
JAMES H. SPEAR,
VIM. II. STEEL
1908 Administrators, C. T. A.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-01-13

AS q newspaper St1ll ahead,
AS Polltlcal journal unsurpassed
AS Literary Paper, the Family Favorite.
AS an Ahoustffal record, complete and ac-
cuiale'
AS FARMER 5 companion always welcome.
/, ~ Ilie scope, variety ana careful prepare
GIoi oI lts ileWS no newspaper N west Virgin
laapproaches the INrELLIGENCER.
IL Is me ann OF the publishers to print a pa
Per Wnlch shail cover the Whoie 1leld OF legt-
Innate news, Wlthout catering to the taste
lot mere sensation. Unclean things are not
aG dill leg, 10 JUS columns.
me eultorials OF the lNTELLIGENCER are
eating Repnbican princnies bEf traf ,nd aI
IuesiIioiis anu an men WIN harness and
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ABLE, ALERT, ALWAYS AHEAD.
THE WHEELING
INTELLIGENCER.
ESTABLISHED IN 1852.
IN WEST VA.

As Newspaper still ahead.
AS Political Journal unsurpassed
AS Literary Paper, the Family Favorite
AS an Industrial Record, complete and ac-
curate.
AS Farmers Companion always welcome.
Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1883-10-27
concordia Discors.

One reason why Rugby does not
succeed, is because, generally speak
ing, the people here-English in
cluded-think themselves too good
to entertain social intercourse with
some of the people intending to set
tie among us.
A second reason is, that the price
Of everything bought here is enor-
mously high; and a third reason is,
this place is run by a clique, and
that clique must be abolished before
this place can be run properly. "A
man is man. in America, if he is
honest and respectable, and if ever
so poor, he should be treated as such.
Let social harmony prevail; and if
there are any that think they have
"too much" of this worlds wealth, let
them give a portion to those less
fortunate.