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Tee Reading Railroads recent acquisi-
ton of the Lehigh Valley and New Jersey
Central Roads, the most stupendeus rail-
road deal ever censummated 10 the world
and the most startling financial operation
OF the age, will have consequences 40 mo-
mentonrs and far-reaching as to be almost
beyond the grasp Of tie average mind.
Not only does 1t make the Reading Rail-
road the most powerful corporation In the
United States and the largest employer Of
labor on the civilized globe, but 1t
practically constitutes its president, A. A.
Mcleod, the dictator Of the anthracite
coal trade and the arbiter OF the fortunes
of the vast interests and industries de-
pendent upon the trade.
1t is natural that some curiosity should
be manifested regarding this remarkable
man, and that some anxiety should be
felt as to the policy he may be ex-
pected TO pursue. Those who know
Mr.. Mcleod and those who have closely
watched the brilliant anc sagacious tac-
tics by means Of which he has lifted a
bankrupt corporation out Of the slough Of
financial disaster aud physical decay,
making it o solvent and most powerful
company, will have no fear but that he
will use his vast authority cautiously,
wisely and for the public good.
No apprehension need be felt as to the
effect OF the new order OF things upon the
prices of coal. While It Is expected that
the aggregated net profits Of the unified
Residing system from this source will be
Increased SO, 600, 900. neither furnace, nor
foundry, nor poor mans hearth will be
taxed penny to briag about this result.
The fact Is that the old system Of mar
keting coal through an army Of sales
agents quartored In magnificent offices,
levied tribute upon producer and con-
aumer jointly TO the extent OF from 25
cents to 81 per ton.
Mr.. Mcleod proposes that this system
Of faitening middIemen into mllllsnAires
shall cease, that the producer and the con-
sumner shall be brought together Ind that
the producer, the carrier and the consum-
er shall reap the benefit OF the saving
thus made.
II may be true that ''cempetition Is the
life OF trade, y bat h has proved to be the
death OF prosperity In the anthracite re-
gions Of Pennsylvania. To the old sys-
tenn OF the alternate strife and truce be.
tween competing corporations and the
trade fluctuations resulting therefrom, ID
due the arbitrary suspensions Of work and
the reduction OF wages which have sc
sorely oppressed the miners and caused
such serious losses to the mercantile com
munities dependent upon their trade.
Mr.. Mcleod proposes that hereafter
prices shall be stable aad employment
steady at fair wages. He believes tina.
the new order Of things will be especially
advantageous to these engaged In or ID
any manner interested In the mining To-
dustry. - Philadelphia Times, FEB. 10
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Foot Wear.

Ladies' buttoned Dress Boots,
with cork insssao4 b., perfect ipsu-
lation from dampness, made Of fine
Paris Kid and stylish.
French's Flexible Process, equal to
hand-sewed. These fine easy wear
ing Buttoned Boots were made to our
order from choice Dongola Kid, and
fully guaranteed, only 1925.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1892-02-17

Il have used Ayers Pills for the past 80
years, and am satisfied should not be
alive to-day II II had not been for them.
They cured me Of dyspepsia when all
other remedies failed. "--T p. Bonner.
Chester, Pa. Ayers Pills are sold BY al
druggists
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MARRIAGES.

PARRY-MAULE--O On Feb, II. 1899. at St. An
drew's Chapel, Lambertvilie. New Jersey, BY the
Rev. Elvin X. Smith, the Rector. Mr.. Charles
Price MAule. Of Philadelphia, Pa. % Miss Elisa
beth Randolph Parry. daughter Of DR.. George
Randolph Parry, Of New Hope Borough. Bucks
County. Penna,
sMITH-HoFF-In East Amwell township. Feb
Peace. Isaac Smith and Lizzie Hon, both Of East
Amwell
the Frsnchtown Presbyterian
Church. February s 1854. BY Rev. II. Filson.
Isaac W. SWick and Laura Gray all OF French
town. W
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Dress Goods.

What we have left of our pretty
all-wool SOC. Plaids are marked
down to 40 cts. Very desirable for
the present and early Spring wear.
Most excellent values in Ladies
Muslin Underwear--An entirely
new assortment just received.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1892-02-17

My Head was Fairly Rotten,
And how much suffered It Is hard to de-
scribe. That loathsome disease, catarrh,
caused the above, and the doctors said
they could not relieve me. paid hun
dreds OF dollars, for which / received no
benefit. got more good from two bot
ties Of Sulphur Bitters than from all the
money / paid to doctors. l shall con-
tlnue the Sulphur Bitters, as have great
faith that they will cure me. IS. N. Day,
Al Hanover st., Boston.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

ESTATE OF JAcop SERvis. DECEASED.
Pursuant TO the order OF Isaac 8. Cramer. Surro-
gate Of the County Of Hunt erdon, made on the
hrst day Of February. A. D., one thousand eight
hundred and ninety-two, notice Is hereby given to
all persons having claims against the estate OF
Jacob Sersis, late OF the County fHunterdon. de-
ceased to present the aame under oath or an rma-
mcnto annexo, Of said deceased, within nine
months from the date Of said order and any cred
itor negecting to bring In and exhibit his or her
claim (updcr oath or afdrmation), Within the time
so limited will be forever barred Of his or her
tIon therefor against the said Administrators.
Dated Feb. I, A. d.. 1892.
CHARLES X. MORRIS.
Administrators cum testamento annexo.
Or TO WALTER 4. HAyuuHsr. their Attorney,
siN Union ST., Lambertviile, N. J.
Feb. 8. 1892.
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SWEEzEY--In Lambertsille, n. j., Feb. 10, 1894
Nancy, widow Of John Sweexeye ii the 76th year
Of her age.
Relatives and friends are Invited to attend the
funeral. on Friday mrning. at 10 o'clock, at her
late residence. on corysll street.
HoFF-fn Rsaville. February lst, 1894. Mrs. wes-
ley Hob. aged 81 years, months and i6 days
NANEING-In Clinton. February sth. 1897, Mira
7. p. Manning, aged % years. months and .
days.
PRALI--In New Hampton, February 5th, 1892,
Mrs. Prali, widow OF tho late John Prali, aged
50 years.
TIGER-Essr Lebanon. February 8. 1897. Joseph
Tiger aged 70 years and month.
wALDR0N-At Three Bridges, February s, 1899.
Peter L. Waldron. aged 90 years aud months.
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DESIRABLE STOCK
NoTlcR NO CREDITORS.

EsrArx or ELIZA sERvrs. DECEASED.
Pursuant to the order OF Isaac s. Cramer, Surro-
gate or the County OF Hunierdon, made on The
hrst day OF February, a. d.. one thousand eight
10 all persons hasink claims against the estate OF
Eliza Servis late OF the County OF Hunterdon de-
ceased 10 present the same under oath or afnrma-
lion 10 the subscribers Administrators Of said de-
ceased. within nine months from the date Of said
order /, and any creditor negleeting 70 bring In
and exhibit his or her claim (under oath or afir-
mationl within the time so limited, Will be for
ever barred OF his or her action therefor against
the said Administrators.
Dated Feb. |, "A. D., 1902.
CIIAS. X. MORRIS,
Administrators.
Feb. .. 1892.
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LAMBERPVILLE NATURAL BANK,
LAABERryILLE, n. J.

The Bank will be opened at o'clock, A. NJ. and
close at Q o'clock r. NJ. on all business days. ex-
cent Saturdays, when the closing time VIII be
o'clock, p. NJ.
All legal holidays observed.
Stated NEE tings of the Directors every Monday,
at 10 O'Clock, A. n.
seven dollars per year.
Coupons cashed and dividends and interest coll
lected.
WILLS, when enclosed In sealed envelopes ana
accompanied with written Instructions as to their
delivery. in case Of death, will be receipted for
and kept, free OF charge "
STOCKS AND SECURITIES PURCHASED Tor
patrons Of the Bank, at market prices.
We respectfully solicit accounts, aud ofer every
accommodation consistent with conservative
banking. sxs,ru
Cashier.
Feb TO- iss2-tf
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MIMI MOSES G. QUICK will be on hand
at the store to walt on customers. and any repair
Ing or new work that can be done 10 the shop or
outside, will receive his best attention.
Feb. ID. 1892.
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New York Ledger.


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THE MARKETS.

Iambsrtville, Feb. II, 1881
PRICES OF GRAIN corrected every Wednss-
day by LEAR, HoLcoMB 4 NIECE. dealers In
Grain. Flour, Feed, dc.
PRICES OF PRODUCE, &c., BY CARVER 4
WILLIAMS dealer In Dry 0oods and Groceries.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1892-02-17
PRESIDENT a. A. M,LEop.
THE MAN WHO DIRECTS THE AN
THRACfTE COAL TRADE.
a PowER FOE PUBLIC GOOD.

The End Of Determinations Against Pennsylva.
nia--yalues Increased without Oppression 10
Any-Stable Prices and Steady Labor with Fair
Wages-The Resulta of the Most Colossal Rail
way Deal OF the world.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1892-02-17

Lis, Of letters remaining unclaimed Ii
the Post Office at Lambertville. N. j., fol
thirty days:
Mrs. Jno. Cherry.
CHAs. A. SLACK, p. N.
LAxaKRrvILLR. N. j., Feb. Is, 1892.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1892-02-17
To Young Men.

Never was there better and
more stylish shoe displayed in town
than we are offering to day.
Wonsocket Rubber Boots, $3.50
Goodyear Glove Rubber Boots, 800
Whole Stock Leather Boots, ESQ
Choice Kip Leather, 800
Misses Rubber Shoes, %
Women's Rubber Shoes, % to 30
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1892-02-17
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
LAMBERYVILLE VIGILANT SOCIETY

The Fifty sixth Annual Meeting Of the Lan-
bertvlIle Society will be held At the rooms OF the
W. c. T. u. Thstcher's Hall,
Friday, Feb. 26, at 10 o'clock, A. NJ.
s. A. FINGER, Secretary.
Jambertvlle. y. j.. Feb. IL. 1892,
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ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.
PRIVATE SALE

PRIVATE SALE
Al the old stand, N. w. Cor. Main and coryell
streets. the entire stock OF STOVES and TIN
WARE will be sold at retail during the next few
weeks, at greatly reduced prices The tools In
Workshop will also be offered at retail, cheap.
The above mentioned property belongs to the
estate OF ASA M. sATTHERTHWAIT. deceased.
NOTICE TO DEBTORS.
All persons indebted to the estate are requested
10 settle their accounts as so on as possible
LEVI BROWN,
Administrator.
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Cold Wave Resisters.

Underwear, Blankets and Com
forts here, in quantities you'd think
to keep the whole town warm.
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ChiIdrem's Suits.
Come to IDOnnelHy's

For the best in Oyeras, Working Shirts, Suspenders
Hosiery and Underwear You'll find the best assort
ment and the best of everything at prices that are right
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1892-07-19
Will go for Silver.

The Bulliten has the following
among long list of prominent
men who were interviewed on the
silver question:
Wilmer Jones, a leading citizen OF
Salt Lake, who has given much
attention to silver, and has, as he
SAYS, carefully studied the political
significance of it, spoke rapidly and
decidedly.
Il think the Peoples ticket will
prevail IN Colorado, Idaho, Montana,
Nevada, Kansas, Nebraskaand Iowa,
said he, 81 had long talk with the
late Congressman Cassidy, Just before
his death, and this was exactly his
idea. He had written letters to all
the leading men Of both parties IN
the West and had replies from them
on which he could depend. Thomas
nj. Patterson, ex-Congressman from
Colorado, owner of the Rocky Mount
ain News, and aleading political factor
throughout the mountains and
prairie region was one of them.
| believe and they believe, that
the election Of President would be
thrown in the House because OF the
Peoples party triumphs IN those
States, and then what was wanted
for silver would be obtained. The
defeat of the Stewart silver measure
Srill have the effect of gaining more
votes in this and other States for the
Peoples party"
II. A. Shelton said that while he
was a Democrat, and he believed his
party would lose some votes, ne
tbouoht Kansas, Iowa, and Mime
sofa would elect fusion ticket.
Il am strong silver man, he
said, 'sand speaking from the point
of view of one anxious to have silver
accorded its rights, | am convinced
these States will go that way"
II. Yerington, the railroad
president of Nevada, who is, like
most Nevadans, interested in min
ing enterprises, was very much taker
aback by the news from Washing
ton. He discussed the situation
with ex-senator Foley and agreed
that it was a bad thing.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1892-07-19
FALSE LOGIC.

Third Party papers are damnlng
Harrison because the Democratic
House didn't give him a chance to
sign the free coinage bill.-Gazette.
The above is fair sample of the
arguments in the old party papers re-
lating to the silver bill As a mat
ter of fact, the Congressional record
shows that 60 Republicans voted
AGAINST the silver bill. 1t was beaten
bv 16 votes. Had II of these 60 Re-
publicans been with the bill it would
have passed. They chose to vote
with Wall street. John Sherman
said openly that the President would
veto the bill if it passed.
Resorting to false statements never
helps cause. The logic of the Con
gressionsl Record upsets good deal
of newspaper sham. The Gazette
paragraph would convey the idea that
the fault of the bill not passing lay
with Democratic House. The Re
cord shows that 10 Democrats were
for the bill and only 9 Republicans.
IT is also fact that the Democrats
had enough votes to pass the bill
They failed. The Republicans by
combining with the Democrats could
have passed the bill, They failed
Every Independent in the House
voted for it. Now Mr.. Gazette which
is the silver party of the country!
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1892-07-19

The Tribune speaks of the amuse-
ment created by Sardis Summerheld
in picking Folsom's speech to pieces.
The speech of Folsom's will need a
smarter man than Summerfield to
pick to pieces, and it won't be SO
amusing after while.
Since the Tribune has failed to
comply with the law in printing the
amounts drawn from the Treasury by
Commissioner Bray, the APPEAL this
morning supplies some of the omis-
sions. We make no charge to the
county for this work.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1892-07-19
Benton's Linimep !.

Which has been used in Carson for
over twenty-five years, has saved
many an ache and pain to those who
know it 1t Is really intended for
horses but works with the same mag
zeal effect on the human. 1t IS a
powerful remedy and for rheumatism
is the king of the world. Aches
Knocked out in short order. No
horseman should be without a bot
tie. notI ;,
Benton's Liniment for sale at all
drug stores.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1892-07-19
DELINQUENT
Red Oak Mining Company

Location of principal place Of business
Carson City, Nevada.
Location of works near Downieville
Sierrl County, California.
Notice There are delinquent upon
the following described stock on ac-
count of assessment No. IS, levied on
the 9th day of June, 1892, the several
amounts opposite the names OF the re-
sDectiye shareholders as follows:
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1892-07-19

As an illustration of the evil effect
tbe decentralization of silver has up
on our leading industry, it IS only
necessary to state that upon the last
shipment of bullion by the Union
Mil Co,.;,any -27. 600 ounces--the
loss was il, 200 between the time the
bullion vas deposited in the express
Office here and its arrival at the COM
nanv's Office in San Franc SEQ.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1892-07-19
Nc KIN n EY'S
LAKE TAHOE,
The Leading Family Resort.
MURPHY EROS, Props.

Rest and recreation at moderate
cost. The best fishing and most
sheltered spot on the Lake. Good
hunting; iron spring a mile dist
ant. Free boats, fishing tackle and
hot baths; fine table; cottage &C
commodation for IS guests, head
quarters for Rubicon Springs; the
steamers touch 3 times a day; a
fine piano, dance hall and band OF
music. Round trip from S. F. via
Truckee, SO. Open from June !
to Nov l.
Terms-$2 day or $12 a week.
je29
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1892-07-19
Piano Tuning.

Oscar HiIderbrandt will Tune and
Repair Pianos at Reasonable Rates.
Leave orders at this Office. Jyo
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1892-07-19
The BRIGGS HOUSE.
The Two Popular Hotels, the st.
Charles and Muller Hopat,
Are now being run under one man
agement.
And known as the Briggs House.

The accommodations and liable
will be Of the best, and toe Bar
Stoke, Il with the best Wines LiqG-
ors and Cigars in the market.
GILBERT BRIGGS, Prop.
mayo
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1892-07-19

The question now agitating the
,,,bl;c mind here is how far the bood>
la ring in Ormsby extends!
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1892-07-19
THE OhMS ! H. ! 81
LARSON Cl14, NEy.

- KAISER Proprietor.
r;Nhls UAp t5I@DLIoHEI' WELL
1 known HON ~ hov' OPP =" nc ac coip-
nioda ,lon Of The LAY! elins ru"ae sc rooms
have seen thoroughly renoNa - Fe-iurp-
si,...
TIE large dinin room has t',i arrar geo
Il .arties or families car be- -. he'd WIN
il. ,ivatc, fir coy rooms having oeen iur
t;tioue,. off tol tina purpos' Tie Bar Vii lie
s,,nni,ed .itb IN. best oil WIGS i4u'l' ant
cigars.
Thankful for pastfs vors hope for @'' 'inu,
ance of the same
IA %. KAFaER
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1892-08-27

ii venait d'echouer dams les deux
seules combinaisons qui fussent posi-
bles 4 cette heure. La douairiere re
fusait de Sc separer de sa file, ct
celle-ci %repoussait toute idee de divorce
avec Albert.
lie tuer... murmura Reynold.
pourquoi faire p. La mine d'ldria
n'est-elle point mortclle p. Lui mort,
en- s~erai-je plus richie ? Tant gu
Agnes vivra... II ne faut pas qu'elle
lie rejoigne, il ne fault pas qu'elle con-
serve une lueur d'esperance... Tant
qu'elle ne restera pas absolument en-
mon peuvoir, j'echouerai dams mes
projets,.. Attentions lie depart annuel
pour lie chateau de Haag ct Ia.
Reynold n'acheva pas, mails un cruel
sourire ezra sur SEES levres.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1892-08-27

LIE TELEPHONE ENTIRE PARIS EFT
NEw-ioRK.-On annonce que lie pro
bleme du telephone sous-marin a de
tongues distances est resolu, ct que lie
temps nest pas eloigne OH ION pourra
converser dun bord a l'autre de l'ocean
atlantique, de Paris a New-York.
L'auteur de la decouverte est IN
F~raneais, NJ. Oillot, Inspector dies
biographies a Paris. NJ. Oillot Went
d'achever les etudes quill a enterprises
depuis longtemps deja, ct il Sc montre
assure du plein success de 50 decou.
verte. ii pense pouvoir achever les
preparatifs necessaires pour l'exp6ri
mentation de son telephone avant Ia
fin du mois de septembre.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1892-08-27
XII
PRISONNIERE

LIE chateau hereditaire de Haag Sc
trouvalt dams une situation magnlfi-
que ct savage. De grands bois de
pins l'entouraient de deux cotes. ct
I'm precipice de plus de cent pieds en-
defendant rapproche au nord ct a
l'ouest.
Bait sur I'm roc, il ~s'elevait sombre
ct droit lie temps ne paraissait pas
posseder la puissance den entamer
les pierres, ct ce souvenir du regne de
Rodolphe de H~apsbourg restait un
dies monuments les plus curieux de
cette epogue feodale.
Une chapelle aux sculptures ele-
gantes dressait son clocher aigu pres
DIES tours rondes, ct la douairiere,
suivant en- celia l'exemple de ses a~ieules,
await mis- tous ses SONS a l'enrichir.
Les douleurs eprouvees par Gutta
de Haag avaient altere sa sante, ct
Agnes n'osa lui faire part tout d'abord
du projet qu'elle await concu. Quand
sa mere Sc trouverait a rabri du
danger, il serait temps de Zen instruire.
LIE docteur Halls accompagna Agnes
ct la noble aveugle au chateau de
Haag. II s~'effrayait I'm peu de Ia
faiblesse de la douairiere mails une
mission sacree rappelait au loin, ct
confiant Gutta aux SONS de la femme
de Carlo, il annoDca a celle-ci que la
semaine ~suivante il partirait pour la
Carniole.
Agnes prit la main du vieillard ct '
cola SEES levres.
-Dieu seul pave de semblables
devouements, dit-elle. Allez, je vous
rejoindrai la-bas.
-Vous, Madame ?
Ne faut-il pas que je lie sauye on
que lie lie console !?
Non, dit Halls; votre mere ne
saurait sc passer de vos SONS.
-Croyez-vous qu'Alberti Sc resigne
a me perdre?
lie comte est courageux, Madame.
Sur votre honneur, Halls, combien
de mois I'm homme peut-.l vivre au
gouffre d'Idria...