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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1893-12-27
THE FIRST GUN!
We ask your attention 10 our
New Line of Dress Stuffs for
Fall wear.

The new materials show many
self-colored figures, soft and fine of
finish and modest in patterns, as
we'll as same that are snowy.
Smooth fabrics go hand in hand
with the rougher effects. \
Henriettas, Serges, Cheviots and
Ladies Cloths, are all shown in the
desirable colorings.
Henriettas, blacks and a dozen
colors, 40 inches wide, all pure
wool, at 40 cents.
Fine French Serges, goods that
give the best of wear, 40 inches wide,
all colors and black, at 40 cents.
English Henriettas, 40 inches, all
shades, 80 cents. e
40 inches all worsted Storm
Serges, 80 and 40 cents. +.
80 inch Storm Serges, at, SO.
cents.
42 inch hip Cords, fine French
Goods, SO cents.
AZ inch Epingles, soft and fine.
at SO cents. tsR
45 inch Loi Fuller Suitings, at
SO cents.
silk mixed, silk shot, irridescent
novelties, rich and handsome, SO
cents, $1.19 to $1.49.
In Black Dress Stuffs, we show
the finest line ever put on our coun-
tiers.
Storm Serges, Surah Serges,
Popelines, Corded Epingles, Nom.
les Crepcs and Hcnriettas, in the
plain effects, together with many
new weaves in fancy patterns.
Fast Black Henriettas, at 40, SO
and 50 cents for 46 inch goods. -ass
Our Coat Department has a full.
line of the new shapes of Jackets,
Refers and Capes for Fall and
Winter wear. The new garments
are very handsome, and are radi-t
cally different from last seasons
styles.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1893-12-27

Several Cumberland county farmers
have been swindled lately by signing con-
tracts To deliver one.half of their wheat
crop in return Tor se' d and 100 pounds Of
phosphate. The next Thing the farmer
hears 10 that his note for 5000 has been
offeged for discount.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1893-12-27
MARRIAGES.

CLARK-PoTTs-At the NJ. e. parsonage, in
Lambertville, n. j., Dec. 2sd, 1898, by the Rev.
Y II. Mtckie. Mr.. Alfred j. Clark, OF New Hope.
HiGGiNs-WlLEY-Att the NJ, L. parsonage IN
Lambertyille, N. J., Dec. 20th 1898, by the Rev.
j. H Mickle, Mr. James Higgins, and Miss Mary
J.9Wiley, both Of Gardenville, Pa.
H0IxoMB-LAKGE-At the residence of San,
ford Hagerman, Ringoes. N j., Dec. 10th, 1893,
Miss Lurilla Large, both of Rngoes, N. ].
cARVER-HARTLEY-At the NJ F. parsonage.
In Lambertyille. N. j., Dec 9th, 1893, by the
Rev. ]. ii. Mickle, Mr.. Mitchell Carver, aud NJ ISIS
Carrie B. Hartley. both OF Buckingham, Pa.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1893-12-27

In Salem, Mass, recently. when the
question of license or no license was
TO be settled, children were thickly on the
streets caring badges Inscribed, "For
my sake vote No ~ That's the way the
election went.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1893-12-27

The worst charge against cigarette
smoking comes from Plainfield, where a
young lady was sent TO the hospital suf-
fering from a lemorrhage, the result of a
nj Of coughing, brought on by innaling
cigarette smoke on the street.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1893-12-27
TO TAX PAYERS.

All persons who have not paid their taxes for the
year 1885, are hereby notified settle tho same, and
that the Delinquent List, with names and amounts
month.
by ORDER OF THE COUNCIL.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1893-12-27

The engine "John Bull" has returned
to its old quarters 10 the National Museum
at Washington, after an eight months
trip 10 the. Worlds Fair.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1893-12-27
KID GLOVES,

Please remember that we sell more of them than
any other store In Trenton.
You are. of course, familiar with the goods.
CEkTEM ERR and Il. e r. are the only ones
we keep, and We guarantee every pair.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1893-12-27

Is particularly desirable to ali concerned. It sat-
isles the one who gives well as the one who
receives It,
This season most persons win be compelled to
curtal the value OF their gifts to very great
extent. In anticipation of this, we have en-
deavored to present for your inspection a par
tlcuarly large assortment Of medium-priced
goods.
The most artistic and useful are those made
of
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1893-12-27

VIII be general favorites for presents. We did
some figuring one line of handkerchiefs re-
centlylin order 10 settle argument. The re-
suit OF II was, we found that IL our handker-
chiefs were laid In straight line side by side
they would extend for more than three miles.
Now we shall be pleased to show you these three
miles Of choice novelties at your leisure. Hand
kerchiefs you paid IS and so cents for last year
we are selling now for Is cents. and the same
difference In prices Is to be found all through the
line
Ifyou prefer
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-01-04
yireinia frse gress,
". GALLAHER. Editor.
oauriesto,c,,, Jefferson County. westVo
January 4, 1903.


Col. Burleigh's story reminded Col. Chlles
of morning when Gen, Magruder awoke,
and, going up hill, saw white house IN
the distance. He sent an aid to ask the
mistress of the house if she would oblge him
with meal for himself and staff.
"While the woman, who was Southern
sympathizer, was preparng..the meal, pri
vate of Virginia regiment came along
and asked for food" continued Col. Chllis
"He was informed that the meal was being
prepared for the General and his staff. III
theirs anything for you after they finish
YOU are welcome to it, said the hostess.
The virginian, who was man OF good
family, waited humbly till the expected
guests arrived and then crowded in beside
the General aud began TO eat. Magrudei
turned to him little sharply and said
DO you know with whom you are eating
sir?' NO. said the private, L don't. Be-
fore the war, sir, | was very careful with
whom | associated, but now | don't give
d-n."
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-01-04
He Completed Hts Halt.

Writing lines is the usual penance at
Harrow for all ofienses committed in or
out of school. There WAS one clever boy
who escaped writing half the ordered
quantity, and the masters tell the story
of how he did it to this day. He was an
untidy boy, and was often taken TO task
for his careIessness and disorder. One
day his master, who had very dignified
and oppressive manners, and who always
said I'VE" instead of "you' when talking
to the boys, found occasion 10 reproye
him.
1--WE do not look very clean" he said
with severity. 1--WE have not washed
our hands this morning, have e?'
81 don't know about yours" was the
impudent boys answer, "but I've washed
mine"
"Ah," said the master, Eve are very
impertinent to-day. We will have to
write hundred lines before the next bill.
"BiIl" at Harrow is the calling over OF
the boys names during half holidays in
the playground. Every boy must an.
swer TO his name.
When biltime come the master sent
for the boy.
Have we written our lines p he asked.
1--WE written my fifty" answered the
boy very promptly, handing in his paper,
"but don't know whether you've done
your half"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-01-04
Legend About Cholera.


One day the Angel of Death visited
country in Asia The King OF the country
asked him what plague he brought under
his sable wings.
"The cholera" answered the messenger.
"And how many victims will the plague
claim?"
"Six thousand
Cholera ragged throughout the Kings do
mains. Twenty thousand people died.
Some time after the King saw the Angel
Of Death again.
"You did not keep your word" he said
you promised me the cholera would take
but 5000 Of my subjects. | have lost 20
O0O."
Il did keep my word" answered the
sombre enemy. Cholera killed but 5000
in your kingdom"
"And the other 10000, of wha. did they
die ?"
"Of fear
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-01-04
| was ONE of the outposls in FRONT of

/ was one of the outposIs in front of
Sheridan on the Opequan one afternoon
when it began TO rain, says writer in
the New York Sun. There was sort
of lull just then in army matters in the
valley, and it was tacillv understood be-
tween opposing pickets that there should
be no firing. Ny post was under dead
tree with screen of bushes in front
Having no poncho to keep me dry, and
knowing that the relief would not come
around for an hour yet, advanced at
"lett oblique' about forty PAGES to large
tree which promised shelter. had stood
with my back TO the trunk for ten or tii-
teen minutes when thought ! heard a
noise on the other side. Pigs were often
met with in the woods on our front, and
as | turned and carefully pnked my head
out from behind the trunk, | fully ex-
pected TO see ono. What did see, how
ever, was the face of o man who had
poked his head out to see around ON my
side. The trunk was about three feet
through, and our faces we're pretty close
together. | knew at first glapce he was
Johnny" and he also knew that | was
"Yank." We Looked at each other for
minute and then he calmly inquired !:
THAT you, Yank?"
"Yes. That you, johnny
Thought you was hogs
so did l."
"What we gwinc to do about 2
Nothing"
"Chat suits me. Come around yere on
my dry spot
moved around and we sat down, and
while we talked | watched one way and
he the other At the end of three-quar-
ters OF an hour we got up to 60 and he
said:
''Reckon I'll know you next time time
forty rods of, and I'll aim high
SOIL l."
"Come over to my house some day"
Thanks, and you drop in on me when
you can"
We turned back TO back and walked
away, each fully trusting The other. and
it was our first and last visit. A week
later, after the battle which routed Early,
| saw the poor fellow lyi6g among the
dead on the dusty Berryville pike.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-01-04
"Of fear .

"The question is often put TO me- said q
lady, whose opinion on matters OF etiquette
/, wholly competent, whether it is ever
permissible 10 take Iady's arm when act
ing a. an escort on promenade" Unhes-
italingly peremptorily no. Not after night
fall. nor by daylight, nor at any other time.
An Invalid may lean upon young wom-
aus arm, grandfather. il he Is inirm.
may avail himself Of a similar support, but
these are the only persons so privileged
For an acquaintance, a friend or one who
sspires TO still nearer place, to take the
arm OF young woman when walking with
her on highway is inexcusabIe. You may
be sure that nothing will so quickly offend.
To see young woman pushed along. it,
tie in front Of her escort, by bis clutch upon
her arm, reserves all pfeconceised ideas OF
gallantry. Offer her your arm, young man.
every, time, and do not commit the odense
Of taking bers.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-01-04
POETR r.
The END OF '92.

When we look DER the time since We last
greeted you.
What wonders of changes are brought into
view
So many, so varied, 40 huge in their size,
They range from "blank" to capital
prize"
The greatest of these was the eighth OF No
vember.
A day our Republican friends will remem-
ber;
A cyclone STRUCK something, "a cyclone
of votes,-
And now those dear friends fill the Salt
River boats.
The question with them is, Where are we
att?
But every good Democrat wears new hat
Poor Wisner retres with backbone quite
timber,
While Wilson is mentioned as Cabinet tim
ber
Our Jefferson delegate asks. Whats the
ma;ter?"
But no answer comes from his rival, poor
Halter;
And down on the corner. where mails arc
put out,
Gloom reigns supreme-of that there's no
doubt.
The names of the winners NIL ponderous
tones,
And credit for much should be given to
Holmes;
Himself and his club worked long and
worked hard;
They took for their motto. Stand ever on
guard"
One thing that strikes us as good to relate.
Is the ''Stock Law" just passed with a
margin of eight;
No more shall our friend of the Adrccdte
firt
With the Nomadic Cow as she digests his
shirt.
To 90 back still further-just glance at the
change
Now seen where so lately the cattle did
range:
Hotel and factories, buildings of brick
Stand now where the wildfowers clustered
80 thick.
The Day of Progression has struck us at
last
If the rate for the Futures the same as the
Past
Well soon be City, and Heaven foriend
That e'er it's too late we'll pave that West
End
| have hastily sketched few of the things
That the wear '92 so delightfully."- brings;
What need to write more? But shall | con
fess,
There's nothing will change The VIRGINIA
FREE PRESS
That stands where it stood long, long years
ago, -,
On the side ol the right, as its pages will
show;
II has fought for Democracy year alter
year,
And its Devil now sends you glad Christ
mas Cheer
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-01-04

There uas resting spell with the auc-
tioneer and the reporter standing by his
box looked at him
Gomez inquired the reporter. as the
auctoneer sat down. tired.
"Well, I've been going all morning
and ! ought to be-" responded the anc-
tioneer.
You ought 10 ue funny man,-a
great American humorist. or something
of that sort" suggested the reporter.
Josh Billings was one aud he got his
start at the block" said the auciioneer
rehectively, land some auctioneers are
given to that sort of think yet. was
that way myself when | first began, but
| had an experience that cured me OF the
habit before it had fixed itself perma-
nently."
The reporter turned face full of in
terrogation points on the auctioneer and
he kept on.
II was called on once to sell by auction
LOT Of household furniture belonging to
man and his wife who had been mar
ried four or FIVE years. All | kpsw about
'it'was that death somewhere necessita-
ted their remaval from my town. and. as
they had no money, they were compelled
to sell their effects to get enough to move
on. Well, was having picnic in my
young and foolish way, guying and ban
tering and making brilliant and witty
sideremarks OH the articles as they came
under the hammer. so to speak. though l
don't remember ever having used ham,
mer or seen any other auctioneer use one.
After had disposed of lot of stuff
cradle was put up. There we're several
young men of my acquaintance in the
crowd, and | smiled at them as | turned
the cradle round and began to rock il,
humming lullaby as did so. Empty
is the cradle, baby's gone, ! said, and
was going on to say something else to get
laugh, when | happened to look down
into the face of a woman close to the
platform | was standing on. She was
dressed in faded black, evidently given
her by some woman larger than she was,
and there was look in her eyes and
tension of the lines across her forehead,
pilful weakness about her quivering
lip, that made me stop. She stood close
to the platform, and the crowd was all at
her back, so they had not noticed her,
She did not speak. but as stopped she
looked up at me with the tears starting,
aud lifting her hands in a mute appeal
of remonstrance no words could describe,
she gave great sob Of agony and turned
away.
all didn't know, was all i could
stammer in apology. And | didn't know
that il WAS her baby's cradle | was SELL
ing, and because the cradle was empty
her heart was broken aud she could no
longer live is the house that the baby
had left"
The auctioneer was feeling his story
visibly.
mo, my boy" he went on, IL didn't
know, nor did the crowd, but they all
did pretty soon, and ! told them a story
that had no fun in it for any heart there,
but it took Just the same and got $3.50
for that cradle before was done with it.
and then gave it back to the poor young
| mother"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-01-04
HARPER's PERIODICALS.
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The old fellow hustled up to the desk
of the marriage license clerk, and with
out any formality or prelimnaries he be-
gan, Give me marriage license" he
said, "and give it to me quick" "Who
for ?" asked the ungrammatical clerk
For myself of course" The clerk gave
a long whistle of surprise. "How old
are you Z" he inquired, opening up his
book. "Seventy-fve." Ever been mar
r;ed before p "No; this is my first Of
fense." "What the mischief does man
at your age want to marry forY BE
cause he can" 1T isn't such difficult
thing to marry, is it?" MAY not be
for some folks" said the aged applicar-
hurriedIy, "but it seems so for me. l
made my first attempt when | was twen-
ty, and for ffiy-fve years I've keptsieady
at it. but never could get woman TO
say yes until last night. and III be
swizzIed if know how this one happen
ed TO. and don't care. It's enough II
she did. and she did, aud now | want to
pet that license and have her cIinched
before she backs out. I've got her out.
side in my wagon, with a policeman
watching her, aud want you to hustle
with the license. The preachers waiting
and if there's no preventing Providence
YOU bet III not fill bachelors grave
Here's your money. Good-by,' and th'
happy man grabbed his license and rar
for the wagon.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-01-04
ILLUSTRATED.

Harper's Magazine for 1893 will Continue to
maintain the unriyalled standard of excel
leuCe which has characterized il from the be-
ginning. Among the notable features of the
year there will he new novels by A. Conan
DOYLE. Constance Fenimore Woolson. and
William Black. Short stories will be contrib
uted by the most popular writers of the day,
including Mary L. wilkins. Richard Harding
Davis, Margaret Deland, Brander Matthews.
and many others The illustrated descriptive
papers will embrace articles BY Julian Ralph
ON new Southern and Western subjects 4; by
Theodore Child on India by Poutney Bige-
low on Russia and Germany; by Richard
Harding Davis on London Season by Col.
7. A. Dodge on Eastern Riders; etc. Edwin
A. Abbey's illustrations of Shakespeare'S Com
edies will be continued. Literary articles will
be contributed by Charles Eliot Norton, Mrs.
James T. Fields William Dean Howells,
Brander Matthews, and Others.
HARPER'S PERIODICALS
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-01-04

Our Little Men and Women for January
sparkles with the brightest of bright things;
stories. verses and pictures to fit into play
time and studytime-amuse and divert,
while they teach and instruct. Price 81 90
a wear; 10 cents a number. d. Lothrop
Co.. Publishers, Boston.
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Wanted.

A lady who is graduate and has had i've
years experience in teaching desires position
Teacher or Governess. Can teach the Eng
lish branches. French and Music. References
given. For information inquire at
Aug 81. 'e2.s THIS OFFICE.
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Barber Shop.

Hair Cutting. Shaving and shsmpooing in
the best style at the Watson House Tonsorial
Annex By the undersigned. | have just re-
moved into new room specially set apart and
equipped with all the modern conveniences
for the purposes for which it has been designed
and viii be pleased to see my patrons Of the
past and new ones. promising pleasing atten-
ton.
Feb. Is. 1891. GEORGE TRAVIS.
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LADIES

The Pdnsy for January contains its full
store of good things. Its stories, articles
and verse, possess the ring of earnesiness
for which the magazine has been noted
from the beginning. Price 81 0oayear; 10
cents a number. d. Lothrop Co, Publish
ers, Boston.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-01-04
Cures Others

Will cure You, is true statement Of the
action Of AYERS Sarsaparilla. when
taken for diseases originating in impure
blood; but, while this assertion is true of
AYERS Sarsaparilla, as thousands can
attest, it cannot be truthfully applied to
other preparations, which unprincipled
dealers will recommend, and try to i'm
pose upon you, as "just as good as
Ayers" Take Ayers Sarsaparilla and
Ayers only, if you need blood-puriier
and would be benefited permanently.
This medicine. for nearly fifty years.
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record for cures, that has never been
equaled by other preparations. AYERS
Sarsaparilla eradicates the faint Of he
reditary scrofula and other blood dis
eases from the system, and it has, deser-
vedly, the confidence OF the people.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-01-04

Postage Free 10 all SUBSCRIBERS III Inc Ohi'eu
States, Canada and Mexico.
The Volumes of the Bazaar begin with the
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no time is mentioned, subscriptions will begin
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Of order.
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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-01-04

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was Child. she cried for Cas;oria.
When she became Miss, she clung to Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them Csstoria.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-01-04
1'irginia fire. grrss.
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TO WEAK men

s,e--ing foua the efscts Of youthful errors early
Secav. urasting weakness. lost manhood. etc. VII
send 4 valuAbla treatise tseaieo eonnnlng ioia
Fsoiendid medical work should be read oy every
80 y-ho ts nervous and deo.htnted- Address.
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