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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1884-04-16

COMIC CHIMPANZEES.

The keeper of the ehimpanzees st the
Geological Garden placed dell-bhby in
their cage the other day. 1t was clothed in
red dress that attracted the attention of
the animals in moment. At first they
stood ut a respectful distance and hoo-hooed
at il TO show that they had not fallen in
love with it at first sight. Then they began
to stamp on the floor TO scare it away.
Finding this unavailing the big one dashed
up to within a foot of the passive baby,
stamping and chattering, but fnaing that
the strange thing did not bulge she turned
tail and fed. The little one was not TO be
out-done although she was evidently great
ly in fear Of it, SO she held her blanket up
in front of her while she approached, but
she did not go far. After a while the big
one was brave enough to go quite nenr, so
that with straw she could tickle the new
conner under the chin The doll never
stirred The end of the straw was cx-
amined and smelt of by the two animals
and nothing harmful being found they
yentured to touch it. They then scampered
to the top Of the cage. After while
curiosity got the better of fear, and they
returned to the inspection, which was
mostly confined to sitting in front of it aud
making faces ut it. The keeper tied the
figure to swinging rope. The big one
dragged it by the hem of its garment to the
box in which they sleep. They placed it
inside and ut once executed war dance on
the top. The little one stopped her noisy
sister with vicious cuff and drew out the
unfortunate. Then, sitting on the floor,
she held ii in her arms rs if ii had been n
real baby Of her own. After making
evident fun of this soft-heartedness, the
other pulled the doll away and deliberately
sat on its head striking the body with the
palm of her hands. While she was en-.
deavoring to regain the plaything the dress
did not long remain intact. After this they
hauled the body about the cage, up the
tree and ON to the cross-beam and then
threw it to the ground. One piece of the
dress they used for necktie, and another
was turned into q head.dress, with which
one of them adorned herself before the
mirror in the corner of the cage. -Ptiladss.
phia CaR
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1884-04-16
THE IIUNTERDON COUNTY
Mutual Fire Insurance Co.

Is prepared TO write policies all good risks, at
a rate that can be shown by result To be much
cheaper than the usual cost Of Insurance.
For information or insurance, apply to A. c.
BARRIER, Gtnl Agent, or to
JOSEPH SMITH,
Corner Bridge and Union streets.
Lambeuyille, March /, 1882.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1884-04-16

These lots will be made Ia sine TO suit rurchas-
ers Those ON the west of Washington street are
the most desirable of any lots yet offered on high
ground.s as they are nearest to the centre of the
city and easiest of access, aforiing the best over
look OF the city and surrounding valley of the
Delaware.
Terms easy. Apply 10
June 20, 's3. GEo. ~. LAKtSoN.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1884-04-16
EDITING AN ORGAN.
How the Administration JIonthpieee d
Conducted by its Official Editors.

The Washington Rtpubliean Office is said
to be the cosiest and pleasantest newspaper
Office in the country for visitors. The re-
porters have large, sombre room on the
top floor, but the exhibition editorial rooms
are on the second floor of the building, and
here Mt 10 O'clock every night Frank Hatton
and George G. Gorham may be found, with
crowd of visitors around them, telling
stories, talking politics and otherwise edit
ing the paper.
IL the visitor makes an unusually good
point or tells mn unusually clever story he
Is marched over to one of the numerous
desks and told to sit down and write out
the story or the point for the paper. Aud
the amount of amateur contribution TO the
Republican is enormous. A gentleman tells
us that ON one occasion he found Malone,
Belford Hom, Wnshbum, Ingalls, and
Hepburn in the editorial room, writing
away with all their might and mann, and
the editorial page of the Republican next
morning bloomed like a parterre of Marechal
Neil roses. Congressman Belfera has
fancy for newspaper literature, and he it is
who writes the entertaining :" Avenue
Gossip" for Hatton's paper.
Hatton himself does not do much writing.
1t is only when he has n word 10 say to
Whitelaw Reid or Charles Emory Smith or
some ADVANTAGEOUS Iowa editor that he takes
his pen in hand Gorham is n much more
regular contribution He does his WRITING
Mt home during the day and loiters around
the office at night to help Hatton entertain
the crowd. Occasionally they sing songs,
and at times have become so hilarious that
the reporters up stairs have been compelled
to send down polite request for the gem
tlemen to please make less noise 1t is
evident that the life of the Washington
editor is one continued round of pleasure. -
st. Paul Pioneer Press
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1884-04-16

Read the papers and be post
ed as to the best and cheapest
spot in the city to buy your
Ready-made Clothing. Our
spring stock, now ready. is
fine, we'll assorted and low
priced.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1884-04-16

Any style Of carriages desired will be furnished
cheaper than can be bought anywhere else In the
United States
These carriages are built by one OF the oldest
and most reliable firms In the country, especially
for the trade and far superior to our home
spun, and cost only about hal rs much
W., do all kinds of
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1884-04-16
Hunterdon Co. Surrogate once

ORDER TO LIMIT CREDfroRs.--upon the appli-
cation OF Charles Al. Skillnan Administrator Of
the estate OF Joanna Foley, deceased,
LW. H. JOHNSON, Surrogate of the said County
of Hunterdon, by virtue OF the power and author
ity vested In me by law, do hereby order on this
twenty-seyenth day of0ctoher, in the year of our
Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighty
three, that the said administrator as aforesaid,
give public notice to the creditors OF said Joanna
Foley deceased, to bring in their debts claims nd
demands against said estate under oath or afirma-
ton, within nine months from the date of this
order, by setting up copy Of the same in FIVE of
the most public places In the County Of Hunter
DON for the space of two months and also BY adj
yertising the same for the like space of time, In
The LAMBERTvfLLE RECORDS newspaper OF the
State of New Jersey. And it Is further ordered
that such notice shall be given and advertised
within. twenty DAYS AFTER tbs date of this order
and il any creditor shall neglect to bring in and
exhibit his or her debt demand claim within
the time therein limited, AFTER public notice given
as aforesaid such creditor shall be forever barred
of his or her action therefor against the said Adj
ministrntor as Aforesaid. sfss1g ssss.7sssf a
A True Copy from the Minntcs.1
ffs Ei w n. JOHNSON, Surrogate
Dated Surrogate Office. Oct. "a, A, p. 1855. 81
Oct 31-sin.
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ACCIDENTS TO CIRCUS RIDERS.


Richard Hemming, an old circus manager
In answer to question as to whether there
were many fatal accidents among circus per
formers, said: " Very few, considering the
many hazardous feats performed. Within
later years can recall only three or four.
William Kincade, an acrobat, broke his neck
in the summer of 1881, while doing double
somersault over number of elephants with
the Forepaugh show. Johnny Aymar, one
Of the best of all tumblers, broke his neck
in the Island of Jersey some years ago,
while trying TO throw triple somersault,
by which is meant revolving in the air three
times before alighting. Every performer
who has attempted this feat has been killed
by il sooner or later, and it is mooted
question whether it ever has been or ever
can be successfully accomplished. Little
Miss Dayene was killed by alighting on her
neck and spine after being thrown from
eatapuit with the Barnum-London show in
1881. What are called the leaps that is,
throwing somersaults over elephants and
horses have been productive of greater
number of serious accidents than any other
fec. attempted in the ring. The most fire.
quent and annoying accidents which occur
TO riders are injuries to the knee Joint.
There is no part of the body more easily
displaced or harder TO put in order again,
and alighting on horse after going through
hoop or over a banner or jumping to the
ground to avoid fall, is very apt to throw
the joint out Of place. Katie Stokes, very
talented young bareback rider, who gave
promise of attaining the very highest emf.
hence in her profession, sustained an injury
of this kind in the summer of 1882, and il i,
doubtful if she will ever ride again NJ,
wife, Mrs. Richard Hemming, who before
our marriage was Miss Whitby, we'll known
as an accomplished pad and manage rider,
has been obliged to retire from the profes.
sion permanently in consequence of sinai.
lar accident Philadelphia Times.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1884-04-16
RARE CHANCE FOR A BuSl.
NESS LOCATION.

The lot and stores on the south
east corner Of Union and Church
SITS, l4ambertville, N. j., are now Of
fcred for sale. The lot is % feet
front ON Union st. and l02 feet on
Church ST., clear Of the street, and
is one of the most eligible and de-
sirablc sites for business now in the
market.
The dwelling adjoining will be
sold if SO desired. Terms moderate
and possession accommodating,
A Good Brick Dwelling House on
the south side of York street, east of
Main, and contains 6 rooms and Of
tic, all in good repair. Well of good
water and eistern at the door.
No. l. Is nice three story brick
dwelling house, on Union
ST., between York and Dele
van, containing s rooms.
No. 4. A largeibrick dwelling house
with stable, on Bridge ST.,
near the depot. A good
business location, and in
position to grow in value.
No. 3. 4 brick house with vacant
e lot, with barn, situated on
Washington and Coryell
SITS, very cheap.
No. G.. A large lot on the Delaware
and Raritan Canal, North
of Moore's Spoke Factory.
/ Lot is 81 #. on the canal,
and has three tenement
houses renting for good
income, and the property
is also approaching in
/ value.
No. I. Isa frame dwelling and store
room with bakery at
tached, situated on Della
ware avenue, one of the
best streets in the city. A
good location for the bak-
ing business, and can be
bought cheap.
4 Several other desirable properties
now in hand and for sale not includ-
ed in the above list.
Sept. -. 1852.
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TH E s TT N
NEW YORK, 1884.

About sixty million copies of THE Sun lave
gone out Of our establishment during the past
twelve months.
Ifyou were to paste end 10 end all The columns o T
all THE Sons printed and sold last year you would
get continuous strip of interesting information
common sense wisdom, sound doctrine and sane wit
long enough to reach from Printing House square
10 the Top or Mount Capernisus in the moon, then
back TO Printing House square. and the three
quarters Of the way back 10 the moon again.
But TIIg Sun is written for .he inhabitants Of
the earth; this stip of intelligence would girllc
the globe twenty-seven or twenty-eight times.
Ii every buyer OF copy Of THE suS during the
past year has.spent only one hour over ID. and If
his wife OF his grandfather has spent another
hour, this newspaper ~ 1889 has afforded the
human race thirteen thousand years Of steady
reading, night and lay.
1t is ouy by little calculations like these that
you can form any idea of the circulation OF the
most popular of American newspapers, or its iniu-
enee on the opinions ard actions Of American
men and women.
THE Sun Is, and will continue to be. newspa-
per which tells the truth without fear of eonsc
Quences. which gets at the facts no matter how
much the process costs, which presents the news
ofall the world without waste OF words and IN the
most readable shape, which is working with all its
cart for The cause of Honesty government. 'and
which therefore believes that The Republics par
ty nust go, in This coming year ofour Lord, 1884.
If you know TnE Sun, yon like It already, and
you will read it with accustomed diligence and
profit during what Is sure TO DO the most interes-
ting yearin itshistory, Ifyou do not yet know
THE srN, II thigh time toget in the sunshine.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1884-04-16
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Wednesday, April 16, 1884.
MILLIoNAIREs IN CHINA.
Visit TO the Houqnn Estate, Part Of
China That Seems a Garden Spot.

was permitted the very rare privilege of
passing over the famous Houqua estate, one
of the wealthiest and most imposing homes
in this whole empire. The elder Houqua
died some forty years ago, supposed to be
worth nearly million OF dollars for every
year of his life. His wealth is illustrated
by the fact that when the English demanded
ransom of several million dollars for the
city of Canton, about the time when they
were holding the city, Mr.. Houqna came
forward and said
= 8 Permit me the happiness of donating
81, 100, 000.n
And the citizens cheerfully accorded him
that liberty. Of the sons, grandsons and
great grandsons now living on the estate
Gncluding, of course, the servants, for in
China the patliarchal system prevails and
servants are reckoned as members of the
family, there are about four hundred per
sons.
For time We strolled about in the count
less courts and outer halls of the place, in
order to give the family chance TO take
cognizanee Of our presence. Everything
was grand, massive and gloomy, but not by
any means pretty. We were escorted into
a cherry orchard, where there were perhaps
one hundred trees of a Chinese variety of
this fruit, all in full bloom. The odor
from the billowy burden of blossoms that
hung on the boughs was so sweet that the
air seemed to rise and fall in waves of per
f,irne. The ground was literally white
underneath with carpet Of fallen petals.
We now began to encounter representa-
tiyes Of the family, who focked about MS
numerously and cordially remarked, @ Chin
Chin in greeting. They were the finest
and most cleanly looking Celestials | have
yet seen in China, though must reluctant
ly announce that the girls affected small
feet aud the Young men cultivated immense.
ly long finger nails. These are indispen.
sable badges Of aristocraey, however. MOI
only did the wives and daughters peep out
at rs from behind curtahled windows, but
they came out in plain sight and bowed
timidly, They were painted clear to their
foreIeads and had their lips criinsoned with
yermillion. Their feet were invariably
small--or rather mangled and their attire
was exceedingly immaculate. The little
tots flock about MS, not at all afraid. appar
entity, reaching out their cute little hands
and piping the salntation, Chin-chin N
Their cleanliness made them the first native
children have seen in China who were at
traciiye. Some of them got hold of the
plug hat Of Mr.. Seymour and in great glee
began trying it on.-Ganton Letter IL tie
Chicago Iate,-O Ocean.
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BUILDING AND LOAN ASSOCIATION AND
OTHER STOCKS BOUGHT AND SOLD
Deeds, Mortgages and other papers nritten
and titles examined.

Persons wishing to buy property will do well 10
consult the list given below. and those having any
for sale will iud il to their interest 10 have
eaacgued, that attention may he called TO IL.
The following properties are now offered for sale
at prices and ON terms especially esirable:
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-06-04
POWELL CLAYTON'S PERFIDN RE-
WARDED.

When We sec a genJcel thing done, even
though it be done by our cuemicS, We feel
like commencing it. Our congratulations
go out to the Republican National Couven-
ton for the gentecl manner it foored
POWELL CLAYTON on YESTERDAY We know
nothing about Lynch, who was elected tenn
porary chairman Of the Convention except
that he Is a negro and was at one time a
member Of Congress from Mississippi,
having defeated Fort Pillow CHALMERS in
the election. BUT one thing we know, that
he could not be worse man than Powell
CEATrON OF all the miserable sellavags
who cursed the Southern States in Recon
struction DAYS, none made himself more
sdious and proved himself more corrupt
than POWELL CLAYTON during his reign Of
terror IN Arkansas.
CLAYTON was elected to the convention as
an ARTHUR delegate. and was fully pledged
to the support of the administration candi-
date. No sooner was he secure in his posi-
ton As delegate than With his characteristic
instincts for corrupt barter, he placed him
self on the market 1t Is TO the diScredit Of
the BLAINE managers that they accepted his
offer Of sale and bought him over. One Of
the considerations Of sale was that CLAYTON
should be temporary chairman Of the con-
vention So far as the National Executive
Committee was concerned, the trade was
carried Oufn go faith. In ast recent
developments show that the committee is
ready and willing for aus sort of dirty work.
Seating MAHoNE'S delegates and selecting
POWELL CLAYTON temporary chairman, con-
firm this statement. The convention ele-
waited itself in the estimation Of all pure
men by repudiating the infamous dicker,
The event is Of interest in another par
ticular, 1t deyelopes the fact Of the utter
impOSSibility to nominate BLAINE. 1t viz.
tually rules him out of the race and sends
him back to the shades of literary ife-a
Punches Knight, The contest over CLAY
Ton was known by the BLAINE managers to
be a test of the strength Of their chief 1t
is probable tina, CLAYTON was stronger than
BINISE will be for doubtless some delegates
voted for CLAyroN because Of the prestige
he had Of an appointment from the ENecu-
i've Committee. But one thing is sure,
every delegate who would vote for BLAINE
under any contingency voted for PowRIL
CLAYTON
We can very well imagine the feelings Of
the West Virginia delegation, whose admi-
ration for BLAIyE led them to an act which
must have bcenTepulsive to their sense of
selfrespect. We feel sure they are dis
gusted with themselves and have no doubt
they paid a good round sum TO some Chit
cago sluggcr 10 take them out last nigh:
and give each Of them good kicking. If
they diGn't, they ought to have done 50.
The situation is " more conPlea'ed than
ever. with prospect Of leug wrangle and
a thirdrate man for aeandidate
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-06-04

THE Boston Herald insists that If Senator
HoAR does 20 over to BLAINE he will betray
the Republican party Of Massachusetts, and
further predicts that BLAINE cannot carry
Massachusetts, If nominated against any re-
spectacle Democrat. The Herald need give
itself no uncasiucsS about HoAR going over
To BLNIyr after the BLAINrITE> pittiug
PovgrL CLAYTON against him for the
Craftsmanship of the Convention.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-06-04

WARREN HEIFER is not in attendance on
the Republican Convention He has been
engaged 10 be on hand at the Democratic
Convention next month as a trightful eX-
ample of what habirual repubicauism will
drnn q lnnn down 10
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-06-04

MR. ARTHrR must feel very lonesome at
Washington, all his friends having gone TO
Chicago. BY the way CHANDLER is left.
The two can amuse themselves in their sol
tude BY constructing miniature navies.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-06-04

The injunction of HARRISON $ candidacy
into the Convention has disturbed the
nerves of all the piebord horses. He is not
tn :, of a president, hut he Is the next
thing 10 it-he Is a grandson.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-06-04

WHEN everybody had left Washington
except tie President, Mr. BLAINE gathered
his grip sack and fed to the pine forcsp0C
Maine. He couldn't stand the PreSS6re Of
IN administration
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-06-04

THERE is lull in our State politics.
All eye, are now centred on Chicago and
until that contest is ended it will hardly be
possible to get people to talking about any
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-06-04

OSE ofthe celebrities at Chicago is Judge
NORTON, of Texas, who made VOW in lS44
never to shave or cut his hair until HENRY
CLAY was elected President.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-06-04

THE prospect Of an oyer-crowded market
of tanned hides after the close of the Chi
cago Convention has caused the failure Of a
prominent boot aud shoe house in the Lake
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-06-04
Rnried WIN F.lisn.

\. Y. Evening Post; The Indifference
with which the country receives the reports
Of the Senate Outrage Committee is crafty
ing evidence that as an issue the bloody
Siin' has Lad is dsy
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-06-04

TH,r sold mounted gavel will be nice
relic to lay in the coffin Of the Grand Old
p .s;y when il is buried next fall
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-06-04

VIZ are glad to note that the Chicago
clergy bore in mind the fact that the city
did need some PRAYING on Yesterday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-06-04

The Times saws the colored walters at
the Chicago hotels find it difficult to make
up their minds whether it is better to be as
rich as Vanderbilt. or colored delegate.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-06-04

CoxGREsSYAS SNAIL. Of South Carolina,
is undoubtedly the darkest horse in the
Convention.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-06-04

TArrooED CLARION smelt so strong that
even MissisSirpi darkev was preferred