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The Somerset reporter., 1891-03-19
How Col. White Feeds the Sparrows.


Every day about 10 o'clock there ap-
pears III the doorway of the Pierrepont
house, Broos lyn, a gentleman with gray
hair and whiskers of rather English
pattern. Tho closely buttoned frock
coat shows the figure of a well kept
man, careful and methodical in his
habits. This man is Col P. White, who
for the last twenty years has been
boarderat the Montague street hotel, and
who is rs well known rs the very name
Of the house he inhabits.
Regular as planet. rain or shine, Col.
White appears with the same object in
view
He feeds the sparrows, who daily await
in the big tree opposite the hotel the ap-
pearance Of their friend.
Generally Col. White has handful of
corn bread. When he stands outside
the door the little gray and brown birds
swoop down from their perches. Some
# the boidest light on Col. Whites arms
and shoulders, and there is one very Sc
date and methodical bird that will take
his stand on the colonel's thumb and pick
crumbs from his open hand.
Not less than twenty sparrows are
regula in their attendance, and often
there ire half hundred chirping and
twitt ing for their share of the food.
Whc he crowd is unusually large Col
Whit walks around to the Hicks street
side 4 deals out the crumbs on the
sidev x or on the asphalt street. Some
Of tn 1irds know his voice, and stand
arou his feet twittering impudently
AID j patiently for their rations When
the L Il is ended they are told to go,
and y do, but only to return about s
o'olo, N the afternoon for their dinner
from .r same kind hands. New York
Teles. an.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-03-19
How To Take Care of u Piano.

With proper care and attention good
piano should last family u lifetime. If
this is not given it the piano viii in
time become harsh and "tin-panny," and
afford little satisfaction or delight to its
owner. Ordinary practice, whether by
child or a grown up person, will not
injure piano in any way. 1t is not
necessary to be a professional piano
player and to know exactly with what
force to strike the keys in order to keep
the instrument in good condition.
OF course it will not be improved by
humping the case or by striking the
keys with any hard substance. Nethar
dnes this remark aQpH 70 SCHOOLS ~
The Somerset reporter., 1891-03-19

A Paris scientist has published the re-
suit of his researches on the subject Of
talking fishes. He says that every fish
in some way or other talks to Ash of the
same kind. Herrings cry like men. roach
grunt like pigs. and tench make a noise
like frogs. Conger cells bark and cod
fish hiss. Lobster and cray6sh scream
when they are boiled, and Paris soles
have a way of communicating the fact
Of their staleness to diners at restaurants
London Tit Bits.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-03-19

The Bay Of Fundy forms a cul-de-sac
at which the Atlantic ocean seems to
have taken a special spite, and at regu-
lar intervals pours into it an enormous
amount Of water. Take the harbor of
St. Johns as an illustration Of what this
mighty tide must be. In most parts OF
the world tide Of ten feet is considered
something abnormal, but at ST. Johns it
rises twenty to twenty-four feet in good
weather. In stormy weather the mo-
notony is varied by the high water
mark being pushed up even ten or fif-
teen feet higher.-St. Louis Republic.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-03-19
MEMORY.


Out thrr iii the trees you rode that day,
To Ike the tryst that our hearts bad Inans'
Or was ~. chance that weni that way,
And Ia you there in the shaded
Along lane with no break of sky,
Toget r We measured our horses pAce,
And tn shadows came through the branches
b.
Over .nur downcast face.
Was it az what you told me then, sweetheart,
In tn ii1en glow Of the days that passed.
VS. it 81 what you said when twas time to
From DIRE m too sweet TO LAST
To-nign on sit in the candies glare
And t the man that they say you'll wed;
Is ther, Tn light Of the summer there
or In j. Old love long dead?
The vi, IS playing that old love tune
Make ne think Of the past again,
The ter words in my fancy Groom
And -ae you now-tls then,
When G = through the trees you rode that day,
To 4 /, the tryst that our hearts mad made;
Or Wa a chance that went that way,
And ilet you there in the shades
nate Masterson in Texas Siftings
The Somerset reporter., 1891-03-19

A butcher in Waterville, Wash, can
not understand what people see about
his shop to make them laugh Its sign
is The Live and Let Live Butcher
Shop" and the butcher asks what is
there about that to laugh st?-Bostop
transcript
The Somerset reporter., 1891-03-19

He-Fanny Brown is engaged. Gueth
who to?
She-What! That stupid, snub noeed,
common little creature? Who on earth
is going to be fool enough to marry her?
He-Weli-er-thati it'll am.--Life.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-03-19
Stage Connections.

AT Norridgew ock, for skowheean and Ms
Ger; al Anson. for Sawyef'. Mills, tStsrk.i; ].
N IL iuT North and West New POriaba
De vor. Flagstaff aid Eustis. At Blnslad
for Forks aud Moo-e River.
Trains connect at Oakland with train. 70 md
from Boston. Portland, Lewiston. WaeigiAe1
Augusta, Gardiner, Skowhegan and Baaer.
". II. AVER, supt
The Somerset reporter., 1891-03-19
State Of MAINE
YARD,
Rev. c. F. WHIfCOMB. Supt.,
SKowHEGAN. ME.
Without Doubt the Very Resi
ard Choicest Stock
isIK ept.
The very best judges of New fork pronounced
the Black Spanish Breed the very best they
ever saw; il will pay you 20 come miles TO see
them. Egg from this choice breed will cost
you 81 for 13..-and You will have to speak II
,ime to secure them a. orders are coming IL
very fast Also keepthe following breeds;
--CHCiCE--
Pi?xouTE Eo:g,,
Blaze wEI1E-:sEs7Eo 7;L,:E-vEsy FINE.
7aE vEa7 BEST LIFT 5sAagAl.
sLAcZ xIEoa:A2-yEZTaA.
;EigEsE LAg35EAs5,
The very best in the State. ] Will gladly
show these birds and they will speak for them.
selves.
Eggs from these fowls. all but the Spanish
will cost you 81 for l3-but you must CONT
after them. Eggs shipped for $40 a setting
~ no eggs exchanged as am doing business
not wholly on my own account 7tf
{. T, Whltcomb.
REWARD.

OFFICE OF COMMISSIONERS OF GAME AND !
THE Fisheries. I
BANGOR. ME-, JANUARY &c, 1891.
To any Fish or 6 anne warden. or any other
person " ho shnll carse tn, final conviction of
any rerson found guilty of violation OF any o,
the Game Laws Chap. 80, II. the under
signed ~ i'll unit further notice. allow a sum
equal 10 one-haf of tue fac imposed in each
case; cert fica'e Of the Justice imposiac the II.
nal rutence 10 be the evidence OF who 8 en-
titled thereto. 3m5
+. " STiLLWEIL, 1Cnmm'r- of Game
HENRY .. STANLEY, and the Fisheres.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-03-19
Arrangements OF Trains. In effcc,

arrangements OF ITHfns. IN fncCC
Oct. 18th 1896.
Trains cave Skowheean as follows: SIS
M. Tor all points west and for Bangor, 4
Vanceboro. 200 P. NJ. for watervile Oaka1
North Arson, Lewiston, Dexter, Dover,
toxcroft. Bangor. Bar Harbor, ST. John I
aroostook County, Portland and Boston.
r. NJ mixed for Watervile. enabling pass
gers to take night pullman for PoItsnd Z
Boston.
ARRIVAL6.-7.0O A. N. mixed en-
Mondays; l0.45 A. NJ. Passenger from Porte
Lewiston, Augusta anG Bangor; 5lo P. ME
all points.
PAYsON TUCKER, Vice Pres., Il Gep-ta
=, E. BOOTHBY, General Pass'r Ageat.
Portland. Oct. 10. 1880.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-03-19

VIII stop On slkna OF notice to Conductor.
Mixed Between Bingham and No An,s
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ROO g5.A e g .

Some lazy labor under impression many
such found town. The wegh impression of good values for
little money be had "he Peoples Store cures aznes and i'm
pels action.
collection of Dress Goods combines the fashionable and
unrvaed variety Any description convey notion to mind
of their beauty and quality.
An abundant line of Dress Trimmings.
Halls Bazaar Dress Form the most satisfactory thing lady
The adjusting and dapng of dress skirts In their failure
impossible and delight unboundd They be bought at "he Peo
pies Store for less money than elsewhere.
The Rare and Peculiar Beauty of Hats and Bonn evident
all yet prices singuary low. Our Mner has her art
by heart
Just line for Neckwearhe designs and nobb have
had All seeking comfort and if the right track
nearly within reach Negigee Shirt to be had at The
Peoples Store the very of comfort They SWELL Stylish
them and try Them Suitable for indoors and for
doors
We have frequently called attention to Shoe Department.
each time eneavong mind the Importance OF
qualities and prices fine lot of Gents Patent Leather Oxford Ties
You will them stunnn and just what is needed to
plete your outfit Beautiful goods just placed in stock
Bedroom Suites in elegant pansmany things handsome useful
and convenient in Furniture Come and examine.
New splendid and carefully selected Carpets Rugs and Oil Cloths
good and cheap. s.a.- ). s.8s n
No sort of goods "he Peoples Store they all
rect. Test them allthey'l stand it.
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the Worlds Fair in miniature. The OK.
terror covering of the building will be of
staff and all the known models and draw
ings of the Parthenon. the most of which
are in the British Museum will be EN-
ployed.
Utah has under contemplation the con-
struction of magnificent salt palace.
Respectfully,
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CLARK PERSON, Editor.
LAMBERTvILLE. N. ].
WEDNESDAY, JULY s, 1891.
PIDCOCK,s SLY HAND.


Some weeks ago, pressure was made
upon ex-Congressman Pidcock, (who now
runs the two lunatic asylums of New Jer
sey in The interests of the Albeit faction
of the Democracy TO have Catholic ap
pointed TO controlling position in the
Trenton Asylum, with view to restrain
DIR. Ward, whose course was not alto
gcther satisfactory to tho clergymen OF
that church. Ex-Sherif Corcoran, OF
Pennington, was the man fixed upon, and
Pidcock promised TO have him appointed.
A prominent Democrat of this section
heard OF it, interviewed Pidcock and told
him that that appointment would never
answcr-that il would lose the county to
the Democracy next Fall. Pidcock said
he would have to do 1.-THE party must
hold on to the Catholic vote.
A prominent priest of this vicinity was
pressing the appointment, but before the
appointment was made, he was transfer
red by his Bishop to another field. As
soon as this was known by the prominent
Democrat above referred to, he jumped on
the cars, visited Pidcock, told him that
circumstances had changed, that the per-
son most to be feared was about to be re-
moved, and as conse quence Pidcock de-
cided to let his promise go unfulfilled
This, AT least, is the story as 1t comes to
us, with some strong circumstantial evil
dence OF its truthfulness.
II the story is true, and it no doubt is,
wholly or in part, 1t shows Mr.. Pidcock's
methods in light that is anything but
creditsble, whether II is viewed with re-
ference TO bargaining for church influence
or the violation of pledges given.
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State of New Jersey.


70 all aehom these presents may come, Greeting:
WHEREAS in the Judgment OF the Board of Di-
rectors e. THE LAMBKRTvILLE IMPROVEMENT Com
pANY, q corporation organized under the laws Of
ia is State II has been deemed advisable and
most for the benefit of such corporation that the
same should be dssols ed before the expiration OF
the time limited In Its Certificate of Organization.
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the consent In writing of two-thirds In interest
of all the stockholders of said corporation that
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cd in my Office
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my said office, as provided by law,
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seventh day Of July. A. d., eighteen hundred and
ninety-one.
u. 81 HENRY Q. KELSEY.
Secretary of State.
July 8. 1891 lit
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81, 200 and So, 500
on strictly irst-cass, FIRST mortgage security prop.
erty In Lambertvlle, N. ].
WALTER F. HAYHURSr,
Law Office, 81 N. Union St.
July 8, 1885,
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DEATHS.

DAvIs-At South Amboy, N. J :. on Monday July
9th, 1891. Ellen Agnes, wife OF Alex G. Davis.
Funeral services at the residence of her son,
Chas A, Davis, 81 N. Main street. Lambertvllle,
Thursday. July 9th, at $3.50 p. NJ
HoFFM AMIN I.ambertville, N, j.. July 9th, 1891,
Geo. q. Hoffman, aged IS years.
RUEKLE-Suddenly, In Pennington. July 9TH,
1891, Wilson s. Runkle, aged about Al years.
SMITH-At Larlson's Corner, July 3, 1891, John
H. Smith, aged 6s years, ) months and "a days.
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THE MARKETS.

Lambertyille, July 8, 1891.
PRICES OF GRAIN corrected every Wednes-
day by LEAR, HoLC0MB & NIECE, dealers u
Grain, Flour, Feed. &c.
PRICES OF PRODUCE, &C., by CARVER &
WILLIAMS, dealer In Dry Goods and Groceries.
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A Burglar Captured.

This morning about two o'clock, John
Wood, the well known plumber who re-
sides on Main street, was awakened by
hearing glass break. On getting out of
bed he received blow on the head. He
Immediately grappled with the burglar,
and after terrible struggle succeeded in
holding him until his wife obtained help.
On being searched at the station, Mr..
Woods watch and wallet was found on
his person. He gave the name of Robert
Terry. The broken glass proved to be a
bottle of Sulphur Bitters which had al
most cured Mrs. Wood of rheumatism. =
ETch0nge.
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Cold, cough, coffin is what philosophers
term ga logical sequence. One is very
liable to follow the other but by cur
ing the cold with a dose of Ayers Cherry
Pectoral, the cough will be stopped and
the coffin not needed-just at present.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-24
GATHERED ABOUT TOWN.

Patrick J. Kelly, former Alderman Of the Twenty
fourth Ward, died Friday at No 545 st. Mark
He was foIty-six years old. In 1850 and l56l he was
n member Of the Board Of Aldermen and in the latter
wear was beaten by James II. Ruggles by one vote
He was then appointed doczmaster, and held the
place until the time of his death. He left wife and
five children In the war Mr.. Kelly served as a
soldier, and he was q member Of Mansfield Post,
GAR.
The commissioners appointed to appraise the value
Of the property desired 70 be taken by the Government
al Plumb Island and adjoining the Fort Hamilton
reservation for mortar batteries sworn in yes
terday, and will meet tomorrow to take testimony.
When William schulne, Of No. SO Bond-st was ar
raigned upon charge of bigamy before Police Justice
Walsh Yesterday his first wife testified that he had
promised 10 marry her fourteen years ago when she
had husband living. and they lived together as man
and wife both before and after her husband died.
few months ago he married another woman. Ponce
Justice Walsh in doubt 10 whether he could hold
the prisoner and paroled him in charge Of his counsel
until Wednesday. He was az once rearrested upon a
charge Of abandonment by the first Mrs schulze who
had secured for his arrest upon the charge
Of abandonment in the YOrkvIe Police Court.
Tho anniversary exercises OF the Brooklyn Sunday
school Union embracing eleven divisions, with 155
schools and about 6s,OOO pupils and teachers. VIII
take place on Wednesday. There will be thirty-one
schools in the Prospect Park parade
DR.. Edward A. Bradley, of ST. Luhe's Episcopal
Church will speak al the service for nonchurch goers
in the Grand Opera House this afternoon.
In the suit Of John Dieter for absolute divorce from
Mrs Mary Dieter in the City Court the complaint has
been dismissed, as misconduct on the part OF tie
husband was shown.
In the suit OF Edward I. McKeever against Michael
J. Dady 10 recover 80, 500 balance due upon stock
Of stone company the Jury returned verdict award
inc ~ In the CITY Court YESTERDAY.
Services viii be held the Lincoln statue in Prospect
Park Plaza this afternoon and addresses VIII be maze
by the Rev W T. Dixon, the Rev. W. b. Derrick and
T. McCauts stewart.
Tie suit brought by Thomas Murray against the
Brooklyn City Railroad Company in which he recovered
a verdict Of 81 200, and which pending before
the Court Of Appeals, has been settled by the pay
ment OF S12,5oO.
Proceedings nave been begun in the supreme Court
by Francis sanger for percmptory writ o. mandaEus
to secure reinstatement in the Bushwich Democratic
Club, from which he expelled on May ?. Judge
Cullen heard the matter YESTERDAY and reserved de-
cison until after briefs handed up
New-York tribune., 1891-05-24
IN TIE ANNEXED DISTRICT.
A WEEK OF STARTLING CRIMES AND ACCIDENTS
SOCIAL AFFAIRS.

SOCIAL AFFAIRS.
Many crimes. accidents and dsappearances have
disturbed in the last few days the usually quiet district
bevond The Harlem River a drunken cgarmaker,
Avis Iirdecker endeavored to cut his wifes thrO2t
and after ward attempted to commit suicide He ere
ated sensation in st. Annsave. last Sunday morning
bv rushing along the street on which many church
goers we're walking. His ctthes were bloody ana
the open wound at hrs throat gave him gha'uy ap-
nea-ance He ran along the avenue until exhausted
from loss Of blood Nicholas Gaulrapp, young Ger
man living In stebtins-ave.. died apparently rom
fright nom having been bitten several weeks before
bv q dog There was no evidence that the dog was
mad and although Of his neghhors believed thas
Gaulrapp suffered from hydroph0oia' the nervous
spasms which preceded his death seemed to be eausea
rather by fear that he might be attached by Madness
The Tarrytown accident the NewYork Central Kali
mad ca,sed i've death OF nine members Of the Italian
colony I'm East Onehrnd red and -seventhst.. and
four OF those who vert injured now at their homes
in that STREET The tenyearOld son OF Policeman
Thomas Collins who lived at NO. l,s21 Amsteranl-
ave. was missed from his home, and on last sunday
,onIng his dead body found in the North River
at One-hundred- -and-fy secondst. The boy had been
reproved By his teacher few days before. and ap-
neared depres essed but his death probably aocl-
dental He could not swim, and was last seen alive
standing near the river The disappearance OF the
afeeuysarod daUglT of Merritt Parsons, OF No. 500
East one hundred thirty fourth-st, was reported
last week. She lett hcr parents nome on 5uhudg 10
ca mon friend few blocks away. but did not return
home She was seen, II IS said. on Tuesday evening
not many blocks from her home Her father caused
an alarm 10 be sent out 10 the police. Mrs samel,
ninety wears Old whose lives al No. 635 Walton
ave- visited Harlem Thursday and beclme lost in tho
streets She was taken to the Haiom Police station and
her son afterward took hec home. The valuable
stallion Woodman, which stolen by unknown
thieves from the Mount Eden stock farm in Jerome
ave- was recovered. police detective found it in
Manhattanviile.
A decision Just given by Corporation Counsel Clark
makes the mapping out Of the Annexed District easier
than IL might otherwise have been. The law allows
Commissioner Henz two years and six months within
which to prepare final maps Of the district The
Commissioner asked the Corporation Counsel for his
opnion as to whether the maps must ali be fled To-
ether at the end Of the time, whether the completed
,aDs Of any street streets could be nled az any
time The Corporation Counsel decides that maps
Of separate streets can be fled at any tme and 1t
VIII thus be possible to fix quickly the lines Of streets
along which improvements are desired.
The condition OF Grammar school No. 60, az
Colege-ave and One-hundred and forty fifth and
One-hundred- and forty sixth sts. has caused
protest by the parents OF pupils who attend the school
New-York tribune., 1891-05-24
4 CHILD DROWNED IN A BARRE1 OF WATER.

Carrie Hartl, three years Old was found drowned
Yesterday in a barrel Of water in the rear Of her
parents home No 40 Broadway. The child had
been missing since Friday afternoon ard the parents
and police kept up constant search for her all night
Yesterday Mr. artl went 10 the barrel and there 10
his horror found his daughter In the water. she had
fallen head first into the barrel, and beside her lay
her little GQl It was then remembered that the
Child had been seen standing beside the barrel on a
small bench washing the face Of the doll There was
another child with her al the time, but the latter ran
home with fright. but said nothing her parents Of
little Carries fate. II is Supposed she had leaned too
far over the edge Of the barrel and losing her balance
went into the water. Mr. Hsr.l was nearly crazed
over the death Of his child only q year ago the
mother died. and some weeks ago the building was
damaged by fire. II was while the fremen were
playing Oh the blaze that the water poured into
the hlrrel.