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Passaic City record., 1892-03-05
PARAGRAPHS TO THE POINT.
Politically and Otherwise.

The Peoples party has patriotically
selected the Fourth of July as the date
for holding its national convention, and
the suggestion is made that it would be
only sticking to its P's by nominating
Polk and Powderly.
To Kaiser " Billy :" Your personal
bravery excuses much of your tomfool
talk.
Representatives of Congressional dis
tricts containing towns that have no pub
lie building can hardly be expected to
enthuse over the resolution reported
from the committee on Public Buildings
and grounds declaring it " unwise and
inexpedient to enter upon legislation
looking to the construction of new public
buildings.
Mr.. Blaines manly defense of his wife
has the right sort of ring to it. Evil
IDENTIFY he hasn't forgotten his marriage
vows.
Miss Oma Ha viii entertain the peo-
pie on independence day, this year.
Cara eludes his pursuers as easy as
the Office does the politician who goes
after it with brass band.
The unanimity with which the gray
boards in political life advise young men
to keep out of it is wonderful. and re-
minds one of the preacher who, being
somewhat careless in his mode of living,
told his congregation to do as he told
them to do, and not as he did.
Why not colonize all the spring poets
in Algeria, which has river of ink
With ink free and white paper only three
cents a pound-a contract was made the
other day at fraction less than that
the poets might print their own effusions
and give the poor editors rest.
The politicians, of all parties, are un-
aninous in their belief that the tree
coinage of silver is surrounded on all
sides by sharp spikes, which accounts
for their reluctance to handle it.
The Worlds Fair management will ask
for So, ,ooo, 900. Did that Congressional
excursion have anything to do with the
extra So, 900 900
The peculiar tactics of some of the OPP
ponents of free coinage will be more
likely to force the passage of the bill
than to defeat it.
It was waste of time for Senator Hill
to deny the report of his intended mar
riage, sent out from Washington Every
one knows that he is entirely too busy to
even think of such thing now, although
he might find a pretty bride a strong
card to play against baby Ruth.
The New York liars club has been
compelled to disband. 1t could notoom-
pete with the Washington newspaper
correspondents.
Wanted-A quorum. Apply to the
Democratic managers of the House OF
Representatives at Washington.
r = Il t. l.
clined to take part in the Worlds Fair.
If she can afford to stay away this coun-
| try has no reason to complain.
A bust of James Russell Lowell viii be
placed in Westminster Abbey about the
Same time that an American becomes
Pope. We think good deal of ourselves
over here, but in Europe we are still
generally regarded as nation OF semi
savages, with the money-getting faculty
very fully developed. This isn't pleas
| ant, but it is true
Passaic City record., 1892-03-05
Come Quickly.

A large black and brown dog,
having the appearance of geni-
uine tramp, but willing to eat up
potato skins and garbage generally,
has taken possession of the pre-
misses surrounding my residence.
The owner may have him without
cost if he comes quickly.
O. S FREEMAN.
Passaic City record., 1892-03-05

q Wull1ng is TO De removed from
Carlstadt to Passaic City by the
senior member of the firm, who
has purchased his partners inter
est and is building large mill, and
twenty-seven families will accom-
pany it.
Jacob Snyder, one of the most
prominent citizens of the town of
Ramapo, Rockland county died re-
Gently at Spring Valley of pa
ralysis, aged 81. He held many
public Offices in the county, and
was considered one of the most
upright citizens.
Instead of building a depot the
Erie has officially declared New
burg Junction not to be a station.
No passenger trains stop there,
and the station agents of the road
will not sell tickets to it. The
name will be omitted from future
time tables.
The gentleness and loveliness of
woman do not cause us to forget
that she can inspire man to deeds
of greatness and heroism that as
wife she often makes mans career
nob1er and grand, and that as
mother she builds and fashions in
her sons the strong pillars of a
state.
The Supreme Court of New Jer-
sey has decided that the law taking
away the license power of the
boroughs in Warren County is un-
constitutional. This makes the
Temperance people of Washington
and Hackettstown glad as they
have borne the burden of the fight,
the costs have been heavy.
Parson Dill, Of Sterling, N. j.,
said to a Miss Cooper, that " the
ladies of Mt. Freedom were not so
healthy as those of Sterling, be-
cause they did not take frequent
baths" For this horrible crime he
has been found guilty by the Nor
ristown Presbytery. Mr.. Dill was
formerly pastor of a church in
Lodi.
The Hudson Presbytery held a
special meeting in the First Pres
byterian church, Middletown,
Tuesday, Feb. a3d, Rev. Jas. Green
leaf, Moderator. Rev. John Ser
vice was granted a letter of dis
mission to the Presbytery of Bing-
hamton, in which the Cannonsville
church is located, to which he has
been called.
In the suit of George R. Garypie
as. The Peoples Bank, which was
tried last week, judgment for $40
was rendered in favor of plaintiff.
The action was for work done in
fitting up the Banks quarters, and
the dispute arose, it is said, through
Mr.. Garypie's omition to render a
complete bill at the time the Bank
people supposed they were making
final payment.
Passaic City record., 1892-03-05
What People Say.

That red gloves are fashionable.
That happiness is constitutional.
That Mayonnaise is nice over
sauage.
That the new spring goods are
coarse, light and loud.
That the watch fob may be worn
on dress occasions.
That a large diamond in the
shirt front is no longer proper.
That the high shouldered sleeve
is seen even on night dresses.
That there are now about 400
occupations open to women.
That what the world thinks
should be a wonlan's looking glass.
That physical expression" is
the newest of femenine fads.
That effort finds congenial COM
panionship when it meets approval.
That man should always be
g1oved where ladies are in evening
dress.
That it is bad form in leap year
for the groom to make the bride a
present
That the well-regulated waiter
will pass everything at table at
the left place to the right.
That rice in the hull when heat
ed IN the pepper like popcorn, will
burst open like the latter.
That it is quite the thing now
for mans trowers, sleeves, col
lars and cuffs all to contain creases.
That the collapse of certain high
gentleman of the 400 is anticipated
daily. The butcher is at him, the
grocer is at him, the tailor, the
cobbler and the whole crew of the
catalogue of domestic economy
are rapping at his door.
Passaic City record., 1892-03-05
Wanted Also in Passaic.

President Horton, of the village
of Peekskill, in that part of his an
nual message referring 0 the man
agement of the streets of that VIII
lage says
i" Peekskill has not reached the point
where a commissioner should be en-
ployed to go around with his coat on and
tell two or three men what to do. That
would be waste but an active man
who is willing to do days work him
self, and who is competent to rake OF
the stones and to do the thousand and
one jobs that are absolutely necessary to
keep the roads in repair, is worth more
to the village than four times his cost.
Such man saves breaks in the roads that
next year. if not attended to, viii cost
thousands OF dollars to restore.
The above is true every word
of it. An a6ze and willing man for
such position is wanted IN Pas
sale, and other small cities.
Passaic City record., 1892-03-05
ALONG THE LINE.
[From Our Regular Correspondents.
Rutherford.

Rutherford.
Mrs. E. G. Woolfolth lost a purse
containing $50 in New York on
Wednesday last.
The young ladies of Company
A. of Ours will give grand leap
year ball at Union Hall, next Mon
day evening.
A meeting Of the w. c. T. y.
will be held at the residence of the
President, Chestnut street, Tues
day at three o'clock.
Mr.. Frederick Hasbrouck sailed
for the West Indies last Saturday,
to be away for several weeks.
G. A. r. State Encampment.
The N. Y. o. & w. announce
that tickets will be sold at one fare
for the round trip to parties desir-
ing to attend the State Encamp-
ment of the G. A. r. at Buffalo,
N. Y. Tickets will be sold March
7th, Sth and 9th, and will be good
up to and including March I2th.
Passaic City record., 1892-03-05
The Highest Point Hereabouts,

Freeholder Albert Totten has
the honor of owning the highest
plot of land in the city of PasSaic-
It is situated near the corner of
Randolph street and Pennington
avenue and is I5o feet above the
level of tide-water in the Passaic
river. The highest point along
the valley of the Passaic below
the falls is Carlstadt Hill. It's act.
ual elevation. as ascertained by
Messrs. Wise & Watson, is zI4 feet
The soil at the base of the big
monastery in Hoboken is only 2o7.
Carlstadt Hill being 81 feet higher
than the highest point in Passaic.
would make an excellent site for a
reservoir. The Hackensack Water
Company proposes building one
there.
Passaic City record., 1892-03-05
worth knowing.

A good cement to fasten glass letters
upon glass, windows. ETC.. consists OF one
part india rubber, three parts mastic,
and fifty parts chloroform. Let the mix
ture stand several days in closed YES
sci, and apply rapidly.
Passaic City record., 1892-03-05


evening.
Lent began last Wednesday,
which wa; also Ash Wednesday.
thew Van Leuveen, of Gar
field, will open flower store in the
Bogart-News building.
Wells, Fargo & Co. are now do
ing business in their new building,
Just north of the station.
Staten Agent Hill from the
Erie station at River street, Pater-
son, has been transferred to Goshen
Changes of advs. must reach the
RECORD office not later than P.
NJ on Thursday, to insure inser-
ton.
Office seekers are busy nowadays
hunting up old friends that they
might have forgotten if election
wasn't near.
The Lackawanna road has about
1900 New York commuters, who
do business in New York city and
reside in New Jersey.
Undertaken Denb1eyker has
moved into the Office at Bloom
field avenue, recently vacated by
the Metropolitan Insurance Co.
The act in Legislature fixing
the second Tuesday in April as the
time for holding the Spring elect
ion, only affects Hudson and Essex
counties.
Company B has elected Sergeant
lanes T. Barker Second Lieuten-
ant, promoting Corporal Frank
Briggs to Sergeant and Private
Gardner to Corporal.
A twenty mile wind seriously
interferred with the team match
between the Passaic City and Boil
ing Springs Gun Clubs, last Satur-
day. The Passaic Club was de-
feated by score of los to 1872.
The Hohokus Valley Tennis club
are preparing schedule for the
season, which will insure some of
the best playing to be seen any,
where in the state of New Jersey by
prominent experts.
The prayer meeting at the Pres
byterian church next Wednesday
evening will be conducted by Mr..
7. S. Biddell. The topic for the
occasion is +" twenty-five years of
Church Ordinances.
John Logan of the town of Frank
lin died at the county house dinner
table in Delhi N. Y. last week. 1t is
irrevently asserted that he was as
tonished to death by the discovery
of some beans in the bean soup.
President Harrison rests his cas-.
entirely with the people. He will
not use his power Of patronage to
obstruct the ambitions of other
candidates, but will stand equal
with them in asking the peoples
decision.
Census Enumeration, P. III. Fra
yer, of Prattsville, Greene Co, N.
Y, was one of the first to complete
his work. goo people reside within
the limits of that ancient village,
which was made famous by the late
Col. Zadock Pratt.
Professor Rutgers B1eecker Jew
ett, Classical Master at the New
York Military Academy of Corn
wall, N. ", has been elected Prin-
cipal of the Passaic City High
School. His services commenced
on the Ist of March.
A weight social is one of the
many methods of raising money
for church purposes The modus
operandi is plain and successful
You can take any girl you wish to,
but you have to pay just half the
weight for the supper.
There will be a grand mass meet
ing at the City Hall under the
auspices of the Y. M. c. A. at a p.
m. tomorrow afternoon. Hon.
Elkanah Drake, State chairman of
Newark, will address the meeting.
Good singing. All are welcome.
Passaic City record., 1892-03-05
Brief Matters Of Record.
Personal AND OTHERWISE.

Local news solicited. short and to the
point, with the sender's name as guar
antee Of good faith, but not for publi-
cation.
Passaic City record., 1892-03-05

Administrators and executors of es-
tates who wish their notices TO app
pear I'm THE RECORD Will please tn-
struct the Surrogate to that effect, as
the law gives full control of the
business, and he can act only with
their consent or through their me-
g1ect.
Passaic City record., 1892-03-05

Happy and content is home with 1.-THE Rc
CHESTER lamp with the tight Of the morning.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-01-30
LOST OvERCOATS.


Absent Minded business Men Rcsponsibl-
for Their Disappearance.
Those engaged in the rush and worry
of modern business arc often afflicted
with Observation-Disclosures touching things
which appear of secondary Importance.
One phase of this is seen in the follow
ing, from the New York Sun: a grca.
many of the restaurants and hotels now
refuse to be responsible for ovcrcoats
unless they are regularly deposited by
the customers in the hands of an at.
tcndant and checks exchanged for
them. The number Of overcouts los, in
the downtown restaurants, even when
great care is exercised, is SO large that
the proprictors OF the restaurants feel
justified in paying a salary TO man
whose sole duty It is to look after over.
coats. The rush of business is SO strong
downtown that men lose their ordinary
keen balance and rush through their
meals abscntly. They arc intent upon
some ltnotty problem Of business. and
are in u hurry to finish their meal and
get back TO work. They bolt their food
and pull on any coat that happens ,c
be handy. Fifty per cent. of the los,
over coa;s are carried of by men who
have no idea of committing theft.
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Soif-Espianatory.

Hon. u. ~. Eddy. AHisi. Colo.E
DEAR SIR am in receipt OF yours
OF reccn, date enclosing copy OF your
suggestions to the secretary OF the In.
terror concerning the proposed White
River reservation. You may rest as.
surcd tina, l will give this subject my
best attention and do all that can 10
have the reservation 80 changed as to
meet the wishes Of the people most di.
rectiy affected by IL. I, is not clear TO
rye yet what Is the best course TO pur.
sue, but will hold your papers Us n
guide for action when determine what
TO do In the matter. Yours truly,
II. ~. TELLER.
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Church Services.

Until further notice services in 81.
James church viii b- held a. follows:
Sunday School u, u o'clock.
Morning prayer ani aiiIrAa at II.
Evening prayer and sermon ai .:J1.
Bible elias, Thursdays at ! y. tn, aud
choir rehearsal half an hour later.
The fito oi baptism Will bc admins
tered the iirst Sunday In the month.
The rector viii hold services at any
time or place 10y request. Address i;cy.
j. ". Rich, M-ckcr.
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The R.sn, Kind OF p.o.,-.

The Risht Kind OF p~ooi~-
In response 10 a number Of bills sent
out from this Office during the pas; few
weeks we received the following reply
among others, the promp,ncss and man
illness shown by the writer inducing its
publication:
Yours OF the gc;h 10 hand. I am
sorry, indeed, 10 inform YOU that am
still under black misfortunc's blasting
eye; buk jus; rs soon as can gain the
attention Of dame fortunes golden
smile won't forget you. Many
thanks for continuing the paper; and
II you can afford so 10 do you will obligc
me very much. know that such AS
this don't pay your bills. but wha, can,
be cured must bc endured. l remain,
sir. yours respectfully, -"
THE HERALD will bc continued.
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DISSOLUTION NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the CO.
partnership heretofore existing between
the Undersigned, under the firm name
of Sheridan u Smith, is this day dis
solved by mutual consent.
According to the terms of dissolution
of said partnership +. 4. Sheridan takes
the saw mill. and David Smith the plan.
ing mill and lumber business in Mecker,
both of which lines will be continued by
the parties respectively as named.
All accounts against the late firm
should be presented at once for settle
ment. and all parties indebted to the
late firm will please call within the en-.
suing thirty days and settle their ac.
counts by cash or note. Settlement can
be made with either of the undersigned.
+. l.. SHERIDAN,
DAVID SMITH.
MEEkER, Jan. 10Th, 1892.
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Everybody Should Know

rha, the burlington toui. I, the onl,
line running ,hTonrh trains from Den.
yer 10 81. Louis. Day express. leaving
Denver n; u. IN. runs Via -. Joseph
and Kansas city. and auiy. n, ~. Louis
nj p. m. second day. Nigh, express.
leaving Denver nj s:;D y. IN, runs via
ST. Joseph aud arrives u, ;, Louis 7:lo
u. III. second morning. 10th trans
sauipp1.i with yc,,ibu.u Pullman buffet
s!c-Irx and chair rars. fot inii M
formation appl, TO ncarcs; railroad
ticket agent. or TO q. ". Vaiicry. gen
cral agent. 100 Larimcr St, Denver.
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A New Leaf Turned.

This is what We are doing: Running
Pullman dining cars, Pullman palace
sleeping cars, Pullman colonist sleepers,
free reclining chair cars and new day
coaches. 1t costs you nothing extra to
ride on q Grst.class line. You can
reach all eastern points via the Union
Pacific. 30
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-01-30

The Collbran Leader Is the name o.
u neat, newsy paper Pub,ished at DE
Beiue. This makes tbs second paper
for that little place on he Grand, and,
looking from this point, " fail TO see
n lucrative field for 10th Of .lem.
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The first annual Industrial fair, held
under the auspices OF tue Denver Trades
and Labor Assembly. will be held in
Denver during the week commencing
February 18th. The co'lniendaLle pur,
pose OF this fair is 70 advertise Denver's
manufacturer's products and resources
and the work OF organized labor.
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BuckIin's Arnica SaIvc.

The best salyc in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rhcum, fever
sores, letter, chappcd hands, chilblains,
corns, and all skin erup,ions, and posi-.
lively cures piles, or no pay required.
1t is guaranteed to give perfect salts.
faction, or money refunded. Price -
cents rer box. For sale by all druggists.
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County Commissioners.

On Monday last the new board of
county commissioners met, elected Mr..
founker as their chairman for ~, aud
transacted the following business:
W. A. Greenstreet rcbated so on
property.
A. 5. Wilson rebated Si05 on horses.
Nib!ock Cattle company raised 80
head Of average cattle foi 1880 and $40
head for 1891.
l.. Fiemming raised 3ii head OF steels
for ls,S and III for lsoi. a, si5 per
head.
White River Land and Cattle COM
pany, raised 30 head OF average cattle
FOR 1881.
u. d. Taylor raised 80 head of cattle.
$40.
l.. J. Tagsert rebaiei e. on polls.
John q. Stadtman Iebatcd 90 head of
cattle. $40.
". l.. Simpsons bid for feeding
county prisoners WIS accepted. Board
to cnnAist VI bread. mast sa,si vegetables,
tea or coffee.
It,tl .iinu.I
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For Sale or Exchange.

A l9O.pound IIamiltonian stallion; a
nrst-class all-round horse. VIII be sold
at a bargain; or will trade for a suitable
horse. Call on or address
A. B. CRITCHLow.
30 White River. Colo.
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Each issue Of tho Irrisston Age con.
tains valuable infcrmstin for every
ranchman, large or sms,. md ii is a
publication which hs sAouli take by I'LL
means.
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Why viii You Pay Rent?

Get house Of your own. Mitchell
will build you house on any terms
from cash job to five years time on
monthly payments at a triile more than
rent. Consult Mitchell. II
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For Chinese silk handkorchicfs.
quecnswarc and fancy goods. call on
John Wong, at the Hing kee Laundry.
Goods received direct from China.
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Good Look S.

Good looks are more than skin deep,
depending upon healthy condition Of
all the vital organs. II the liver b. In.
active. you have a bilious look; if your
stomach lie disordercd you have dYs-
pepiic look, and II your kidneys he af'
iec,od You have a pinched look. Secure
good health and you have good looks.
Electric lIi;tcrs is the great Alternative
and tonic nets directly on these vital
organs. Cures pimples. bloichcs, boils,
and gives n good complexion. sold Mt
any drug store, joc per bottle.
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Thomas Hood, driving in the country
one day, observed notice beside n
fence, beware the dog" There not
being any signs Of dog, Hood wrote
on the board Ware be the dogI
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Administrators A Notice.

Estate OF John W. McCrnckcn. deceased.
The undersigned. having been appointed
Administrator OF the estate Of John W. Ne
Cracken, late Of the county OF Rio Dlnnco in
the State of Colorado. deceased, hereby gives
notice that he will appear before the County
Court Of said county at tho court house In
Mcckcr In aiid county. mt the Juno term, ls!r,,,
on the lust Monday Of August next. ut which
time nll persons having claims against the said
cstntc are notified mud requested to attend for
tho purpose OF having tho same adjusted.
An person. indebted to said estate arc re-
uiicsted to make immediate payment to tho
undersigned.
Dated mt Mcckcr. Colo. this 1ith dny Of jan
wary A. u. 1872. liza G. MITCHELL,
AlIninistrntor.
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When wild young mon start out for
fun they are going TO have it If they
have to fight for It.
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o. ..... !. & .ssesa...lS9ly, esa...lS9l .a,vat l,r.Atarbpa.

The makeup Of the above commit
!....., .se !. q .sseS.iS9lS, Jm,paaa Sr'stssrbpa.
lians. prcsby,eIians. Congrega,ionalis's,
n Roman Catholic, a jew, and-w.ll, II
We have failed Ia enuinrfaia all tho
creed, represented the oversight viii
be corrected later On.
The committee is organized ~ a bust
ness proposition. anu as such Will no
doub, stir III. community up 10 - bet'
ter support Of the church In this town.
There arc two sides 10 church work. no
matter under what banner IL may be-
carried on. These two sides hra repre-
Srn,.d respectively by III. spiritual and
business sides Of tie work; the former
can make r.ry little hraiway without
substantial aid from tho latter. IL, n
generous application oi III. business
principle hay. full swing In these parts.
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There is nothing in the world more
aggravating TO a woman with secret
than to meet people who have no curl
o.ify
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What a young man who has a best
girl wants is to hold his own.