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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1893-12-27
THREE OLD DEATH SIGNS.
A Case Where Their Application Furnishes
Food For the SuperstItious.


Food For the SuperstItiOus.
Do you believe in the superstitions
connected with the house of deathP
The contributor confesses that he has
always been skeptical about them, but
here are three old signs which prophe-
sled death in Waterbury home, which
are almost remarkable in their coinci-
dence, if not in supernatural signifi-
canoe.
A group of people were sitting in a
pleasant room one evening in one of the
suburbs of Waterbury, where neighbor-
ly intercourse is often freer than In the
city itself. There was knock at the
door, and another neighbor came in ON
an errand. Another knock and another
neighbor, and then third. Then some
one remarked: Three knocks and three
callers. The next will come in without
knocking, and death will come in after
him." The next incomer opened the
door without knock, and it was a
neighbours boy, as strong and healthy q
lad as one is likely to see anywhere.
And death was behind him, though
what had been said.
This boys mother has always been
disturbed by an extraordinary anxiety
and restlessnes at the approach of death
to any of her relatives. 1t has happen
ed several times that she has been pur-
sued, as it seemed, through the house,
from garnet to cellar and through all
the rooms, by an incorporeal something
which she tried to escape. No one
could stop her or quiet her for a long
time. A day or two after the myster-
ious fourth call at the neighbours door,
this mother, who had heard nothing
about that incident, was seized with
this intangible fear and began her per-
picked wanderings through the house.
In and out, up and down, she walked,
with frightened air, trying to escape
what? She did not know, but they
agreed that death was pursuing some
member of the family.
One day not long after, the boy who
was the fourth caller and whose mother
had had this premonition was sick.
Not very, but little. His father was
sent for in the city to come home. He
was detained and walked home in the
early evening. A strange cat followed
him home, crossing his track and wind
ing its way in and out of his along the
road At home was another strange cat
which had followed a sister home.
They were stopped at the door and soon
were joined by two more. The four
stood there on guard all night and all
next day with dreadful patience and
persistence, craving admittance with
signs of horrid appetite, lodging into
the house whenever the door was open
ed, and kept at distance only by great
difficulty. They might have been
stoned or shot, but that is not the way
the old superstition reads. The boy in
side grew worse and died the next day.
This is not very remarkable story,
but it made good deal of an impress
sion on the contributor as it was told to
him by member of the family who
knew that those things had happened in
just this way, that they were old super
stitions which still live, and who asked
him If he believed there was anything
in it.-Waterbury Comm Republican.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1893-12-27
willing to Kick.

The major was telling how he had won
battles which others had claimed the glory
of when suddenly one Of his hearers said,
II saw man yesterday who would give the
world to kick you"
Kick mel" shouted the major. II de-
mand his name. STRIP
well, II you insist on knowingly but,
mark you, major, it must go no further
the man was old Sergeant Billy Waters of
the First artillery, who lost both his legs
by the explosion of she'll Faith, he'd
give all he has or hopes TO have TO be able
to kick nybody."-London Tit-Blts.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1893-12-27
He Married Her.

He (after the honeymoon Why did
you use to talk so much about being
afraid that some one would marry you
for money?
She "a smart woman) because IL any
one did marry me for money, it would
be such terrible mistake, you know,
because haven't any.
He-Oh-um-yes, yes, of course. -
New York Weekly.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1893-12-27
A M,..,nx .y. discovered,

The Buffalo Express says, Pack my
box with four dozen liquor jugs is the
shortest sentence which contains every
letter Of the alphabet. Says the Roches-
ter Post Express, Where's the letter
v In that sentence?"
To which the Rochester Herald re-,
piled, Probably they went to the man
who sold the jugs"
None seems to have seen that tt was
probably originally five dozen,'' etc.
journal Of Education.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1893-12-27
The Last ..I.ion sarmon. >.

The last annual ''lion sermon" has
been preached in the city, and the leg
acy, left for the purpose ga centuries
ago, will in future be devoted to other
uses. Sir Richard Guyer, who subsess
quently became lord mayor, SO the story
runs, while travelling in Arabia was at
tackled by a lion. He fell upon his
knees and vowed to devote his life to
charity If spared from the lions jaws.
The lion thereupon walked quietly
away. london Tit-Bits.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1893-12-27
SONG.

II love were what the rose Is,
'Twould shut at close Of day,
And at the touch Of autumn
Twould fade and die away.
II love were what the rose Is,
Its fragrance would depart
And make a lonesome garden
or all the human heart.
II love were what the rose Is,
sTwould ease no weight Of grief.
And In the stormy weather
Dismsntle leaf by leaf.
II love were what the rose is,
All, who Of love would singh
Or in the clutch Of winter
Look forward to the spring.
Chicago Record.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1893-12-27

According to decree rendered by
the British courts Of law, payment cam
not legally be enforced for any order
given to debtor ON Sunday.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1893-12-27

Eleven million six hundred and
twenty thousand families, with an av-
erage income of $98s, pay 90 per cent
Of the taxes in the United States.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1893-12-27

The Cardiff Giant" the fsmous
stone man hoax of 30 years ago, was 10
feet az inches in length; had nose
9 inches long, a mouth inches wide
and foot 1917 inches from toe toheel.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1893-12-27
MAKE
NO
MISTAKEN

How often it is said: ooh my!
it is so easy to make mistakes"
For that very reason we would
tell you very distinctly that "The
Peoples Store" is the large one
directly on the cor. of Union and
Church Sts.; two doors opening on
Union st. and one on Church St.
The extremely handsome windows
on Union st. in which we display
samples of goods to he found inside
are glaring way-marks which none
can mistake. In the window on
Church st. is seen Shoes, neatly ar
ranged and attractively handsome.
Any articles seen in our windows
are merely a small slice off the
many handsome goods to be found
inside. The quality of everything
we keep is the very best for the
money asked. 1t is our pleasure to
show you anything mot in any dark
corner) whether you come to pur-
chase or only to rest and enjoy a
friendly chat.
OUR MILLINERY
this season is exceptionally stylish
and handsome, pleasing the most
fastidious taste. We do not palm
anything off on our customers, but
study their individual style, form,
feature and age,
Have you seen the DRESS
GOODS shown at The Peoples
Store?" is heard all over town.
They are indeed popular and still
remain far ahead. We never make
special sales of old goods, for we
never have eny-we keep good
qualities at low prices, and off they
go in gift.
If you want
WINTER COAT OR WRAP
and allow your chance at "Thc
Peoples Store" to slip, it will be
an all-season's regret, as they are
selling unusually fast.
Fair hands quickly seek our beau
tiful and shapely GLOVES.
OUR BLANKETS AND COM
FORTABLES
are marvelously heavy and cheap.
All sorts of bedding to be had here.
The merits and cheapness of our
CARPETS AND FURNITURE
should be printed in the largest
type, "That they who run may
read" If you need such things, buy
now, as no one can afford to lose
the chance. We cannot tell you in
this way of the many things to be
had of us. Step inside, and we feel
sure you can get anything you may
inquire for.
We can deck yourselves and chill
dren out like Princes, at price to
be reached by all.
Again ! invite you to look close
ly. for the large store on the corner,
and failure TO find will be impossi-
BILE.
q q Wy a ~xrYnnny
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1893-12-27

The first man to succeed in welding
aluminium to glass was Bradford Nc
Gregor, mechanical expert of Cincin-
natl.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1893-12-27
AYERS
SarsapariIla

don't be induced to purchase any of
the worthless substitutes, which are
mostly mixtures of the cheapest in
gradients, contain no sarsaparilla,
have no uniform standard of APP
pearance, flavor, or effect, are blood
purifiers in name only, and are Of
fered to you because there is more
profit in selling them. Take
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1893-12-27
Dauchy's Advertisements.
GEORGE VANDERBILT

looking the world over, and settled in Western
North Carolina, because 1t has the finest climate
In the world. Write for pamphlet describing one
Of its most beautiful sections to THE MORGAN.
TON LAND AND IMPROVEMENT CO., NOR
CANTON, N. c. Nov. 29-4w.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1893-12-27
AYERS
SarSapariIIa

during the past SO years, truthfully
applies to-day. tits, in every sense.
The Superior Medicine. Its cura-
tive properties, strength, effect, and
flavor are always the same; and for
whatever blood diseases AYERS
Sarsaparilla is taken, they yield to
this treatment. When you ask for
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1893-03-24
large Purchase.

Z OF capitalists have
30, 900 acres of land
5 north OF the PEN
1Antio Railroad. The
- was 800, 600. which is
rate Of 50 so per acre. The
syndicate proposes development Of
their Purchase on large scale.
The timber lands will be utilized
for the timer, but tho balance will
be colonized from Sweden and Ger
many. Tobacco seems to have be-
come the staple crop Of that soil.
while stock-breediDg will also be
introduced. Fruit-groBing, too,
) will play its part.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1893-03-24
THE BIG HOLIDAY STOCK
HAS COME.

Never has such nice goods been
shown. Never has greater va:i.
cites been offered. Never has
prices been 30 low. A beautiful
assortment of Solid Gold and .,ily
Watches Solid Silver and Silver
Plated Ware, Diamonds and Fine
Solid Gold Jewelrv, of which
there are no finer line IN the City.
Piano Lamps, Banquet Lamps.
Clocks, Onyx Top Tables, Bronzes
Umbrellas and Canes, ROYAL
Worcester and Dresden Gina.
Knives. Forks and Spoons. Our
beautiful new stock is all brig Int
clean and fresh, and consists
wholly o. the latest and most pop.
ular designs. Our prices make
these goods irresisti lie. All are
cordially invited to inspect this
attractive display.
l.. G. R0SSLER, JEWELER.
ll6 Baltimore street. Cumberland, Md
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1893-03-24
Nrs. llerelana as Pntroneas.

The entertainment given in the
Lakewood hotel dining room under
thepatronage Of Mrs. Grover C.eve-
land, was one Of the greatest suc-
cesses ever seen there. The entire
proceeds we're turned over TO MIRA.
Cleveland, who gave them to the
treasurer Of the New York FIR, e
kindergarten Association, n whose
behalf Mrs. Cleveland gave the en-
ertainmont.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1893-03-24
KendaII's SPAWN Cure.

HozTo VETO. Colo. Dec. n. issa
pe- u. J. hEsoArIs Co. Enosbarsh Yaf,s va:
1s7ts-In the year 1894 trratsd with KeudaIr's
tphNln Cure q Hone SPAWN Of seven ecrs sfanci-
hg nearly as largo az a hens osg and corn pletely
stoppcd the lamonsss aud rsnsoyea the e,larsrs-
mont. Have worked tho horss very har,i r,or
since. no never has shown any leme1sss naifhsr
so Y,srs srsi ,co u os axe % q sas soes
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1893-03-24

New YoaK, Feb. %, 1898.
One OF the most metallic events
Of this brilliant season OF balls: re-
ceptlons, &C. in New York C;ty.
was the Third Annual Reception of
the employer Of Mr. G. Is. Rouss.
which occurred the evening OF Feb.
18th, at Lyceum Opera House.
The origin aud intention OF this
annual reception is to celebrate the
birthday OF Mr. Rouss, and on each
succeeding year they have not oaly
increased III numbers but IN bril-.
fancy. Among the Nom bers OF this
organization there are many fino
dancers and it is real pleasure TO
lockers on, being question who
enjoyed IL most those in the boxeg
OR the dancers on the floor.
a noted feature Of this ball isthe
perfect decorum observed, and whilo
all tried to enjoy themselves to their
topmost beat, yet they remembered
the advice givon by one OF Shake.
speares great characters, viz Let's
. teach ourselves that honorable stop.
mot to outsport discretion. In fact
sbese receptions reminded one OF
the al time parties in Virginia.
where each tried to make eyerybo,
dy else as happy as possible.
The magnificent orchestra OF
: Lraf- EtauAiyn commenced the
/. urand Entree, @. Il. r.. at le.3e
and as fhe Prof. raised ~ bs .g
1os the opening march. a beent' "a M /
:. : ss'.-.-ea lie stage, whers tbs or.
elly tra ives stationed, saddenly lit
~, aud the Marie
CHARLES BROADWAY Rouss.
1886 1904
stood cut in bold relief, each letter
being living flame; the effect was
grand
The march was arranged by tho
floor manager, Sir. S. Franklin, in
the figures 5lo, 9. b., Il. represent
ing the initials of the proprietor
and the number Of his great com.
mercial house on Broadway.
As the March commenced there
were 125 couples on the floor.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1893-03-24
Ae1daIi's SPAWN Cure.

a. h.rfrr ROCK, AK xpg o. %
GcEs<-r - w,.2 the ere-ss<t s,t,.e.~s<,, Al, -
porn yvu rsct hesc ssss tne folio y ING ls.
10, ". ~hsslieE % - Lnsyeuezs. 81 cv
fsr.e foct. sn wesxins On Hip-.i sirs
10 srcucsS ana VIII cat BiiQs uii with Eesa afis
sLay.2 sr<c. II IL tts BEAT flnilnsnt f.,r man or
o. ~ hnre ever used 2fecou,reDdi 10 20 ni hos 40
49, wi,;nent our LAoiIneps would be WORTHLESS.
truiscs ar'i earrd them. rhoy say Al 4. ~. 49,
they cyor used Yosrs truly. E. a. s. W EIrx
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1893-03-24

wceid kssn--x0Gan -hack and down,
take them as the parallel bars, aud
dumb bells, and weights of gymna-
sivm, iy which they are to get mus
clefor the strife. Consent not 20
bek your way TO fortune bet achieve
itl God is always on the side of
the mau who docs his best. God
$500 I he mas who tries to over
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1893-03-24

A Brunswick (MO } man recent
~ paid for q salt of clothes with
5000 coppers which ne had been
accunulsiiBg for yaars. Tho Tot
weighed ~ pounds.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1893-03-24

The most fascinating women are
those that can most enrich the eve
day day moments Of existence. IN
a particular and attaching sense.
they are those who can partake Of
our pleaures and our pains in the
iiyeliest and most devoted manner.
Beauty Is little without this with
10 she q TRIUMPHANT.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1893-03-24

Prfco 81 per bottle, OF sis bottle, for
-. All drHggfsts have IL or cen gss "a
eJer gos, o. 60 sgf't DO sent 90 oav ad-
dress on rocetPe Of price Sy ths prepris-
FIRE.
DR.. 3. ]. KENDALL CO.,
Enosburrh EsIIe varr,a,.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1893-03-24

a great deal OF useless sym patty
IS in this day expended upon those
who start life without social or
monetary help. Those are most to
be congratulated who have at the
beginning rough tussle with cir,
cumstances. John Ruskin sets it
down as one OF his calamities that
In early life he had "nothing to en-
dure." a petted and handled child
hood makes weak and insipid
man. No dawn o. character with
out compulsory exertion. The men
who sit strongin their social, finan.
cial aud political elevations are
y bose vvha.a;d their own climbin
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1893-03-24

Martin LuthePs last words were.
Father in heaven, though this bo-
dy Is breaking away from me, and
Z am departing this life, yet / know
that I shall forever bs with thee,
for no one con pluck me out OF Thy
hand.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1893-03-24

Atlantis is said Co - the centre
% 3 movement 10 send oolOTed poo
pie e the West and 3 ltle them or
maE lNuR.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1893-03-24

The linen manufactured yearly
"a England copld be wrapped round
IRE earth seven times.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1893-03-24

II is not on inaccurate statement
to say that some blind men saw
wood.
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1893-11-10
LAID in THE TOMB
ChicagO's Martyred Mayor Followed
to the Grave by Thousands Of
MOurners.
A Funeral Procession Such rs Is
Seldom seen In Any
Country.
Probably a Hundred thousand PEG
pie Viewed the Remains rs They
Lay In State.

CHICAGO, Nov. 3-With the solemn
pomp and imposing ceremonies beft-
ting the interment of the chief magis-
trate of the Worlds Fair City and his
pitifully dramatic fate, Carter H. Har-
rison's body was escorted to Graceland
cemetery by an Immense throng of
sorrowing citizens. Tenderly the re-
mains were borne from the black
draped and hower-sccnted corridor of
tho city hall, where they had rested in
state and placed i'll the funeral car.
Through the great crowd that had
gathered to SEQ the murdered mayors
ardent labors in behalf Of the city he
loved, the black car slowly passed and
took its place in the waiting process
sion. AS it drew into the line the
march was taken up, and the thou
sands who had gathered to do honor to
the dead moved slowly through the
crowded streets
With Banners Drapcd,
and to the sad music of the funeral
march. Out from the center of the city
the great procession marched across the
river and to the beautiful Church of
the Epiphany, lea the late executives
home. All along the line of march the
people with sad faces and barred heads.
watched the soinbre columns, and
about the church u throng as great as
that which had been about the city hall
was gathered.
From the time the mayors body was
placed in the city hall, a continuous
procession moved through the corridor
and past the bier. For "a hours the
line remained unbroken, and when the
corridor was of necessity abruptly
closed to the public, a great crowd still
remained in line
Awaiting a Last Look
at the features of the dead executive.
All night long men and women stood
in double file awaiting an entrance to
the building. Late i'll tho night the
line extended a block and a half from
the entrance and the people stood in
line for hours, unwilling to loose their
last opportunity to see the face of Car
ter Harrison. AS the long line grew
shorter with the coming of the morn
ing, the officers o. guard used every
endeavor to rush the people past the
bier, but before the nights crowd had
melted, the early morning throng began
to arrive and when the corridors were
closed, it was estimated that fully 100,
900 people had filed past the body,
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1893-11-10
Mr.. Bailey'S Idea.

WASHINGTON, Nov. mir, Bailey OF
Texas has introduced a bill TO repeal
the statutes that provide for the retire
ment of officers of the army and navy
and stopping the pay of all official,
heretofore retired. Another bill re-
peals the statutes providing for the re-
tirement Of United States judges and
prevents any person who has hereto
fore resigned his place is judge shall
hereafter receive nav.
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1893-11-10
AT THE

Simple But Impressive Ceremonies
Said by Rev. 4. N. Morrison.
CHICAGO, Nov. Sit was nearly noon
when the second division of the pro-
cession reached the Epiphany. almost
under the shadow of the dead mayors
home. The members of the family,
Miss Howard, the late mayors f~iancee.
and her brothers and q few intimate
friends had been driven to the editice
in advance of the arrival of the pro-
cession, and shown to seats III pews i'm
mediately facing the altar. Upon The
arrival of the casket at the entrance of
the edifica the choir and the officiating
divine, Rev. T. N. Morrison, entered
from the vestry and the
minister, with two a~colytes, pro-
ceeded to the center aisle to
meet the body. AS the casket was
borne into the edifice those within
arose to their feet and in solemn tones
the preacher commenced ntoning the
sentences of the funeral service COM
mencing, II am the resurrection and
life" When the altar was reached the
casket was placed on a bier before the
chancel rail, and the officiating clergy
man proceeded with the reading Of the
psalms, and at the end of each Of
these the GLORIA" was suns The
lesson of the day was a por-
ton of the 10th chapter of
the First Epistle to the Corinthians,
and at the conclusion of the reading,
"Nearer My God to Thee" was rendered
by the choir with touching effect, The
sermon was brief, but eloquent. 1t paid
tribute 20 the life and public services Of
the dead man, who had been II member
of the congregation for many years,
and deplored his assassination. When
the preacher concluded the choir sang
the anthem, "Who Are These That Are
Arrayed in White Robes" The
rest of the service, save the
'committal," was then proceeded
with. AT its conclusion LEAD, Kindly
Light" was rendered by the choir.
Then the casket was borne from the
church and the march to the tomb was
resumed. Here, about 4 o'clock, amid
the solemn rendering Of the committal
service, the remains were placed in the
receiving vault.
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1893-11-10
Gorgeous Floral Display


PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 2.-Great prep.
arations are being made to receive the
old Liberty Bell on its arrival here OIL
Saturday next. There will be II mon
ster parade in which all the military,
headed by the governor, will join. The
national guard Of New Jersey will alsc
be represented. City councils of Phila'
delphia and Trenton and the school
children, many tiremans' organizations
and civic societies will be in line. 1t is
proposed to make it the largest demon.
stration of late years.
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1893-11-10
North Dakota Banks.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1.-The summary
of the reports OF the 81 national banks
of North Dakota shows the following
changes since the last report: Loans
and discounts decrease from 81, 344, OBS
TO IS, = ,S74. Total decrease
from 50, l5a, O55 TO 80, $40. 3y6. Individ-
ual deposits decrease from s., 107, 500 to
81, 636, 294. Average reserve increase
from IS. 80 to -. ~ per cent.
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1893-11-10
At1uirS II, Sicily.

ROME, Nov. 1.-The condition of af-
fairs in Sicily is getting dangerous
owing to the action of the people in
combining into clubs called Fisci, the
object of which is to compel the LESSEN
ing of taxation and obtaining better
wages. Tie government has sent an
official TO study the situation, and if he
thinks it necessary to dissolve the
blubs, it is feared that the result of
the combinations will be au outbreak
against the bourgeois and the officials.