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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1893-05-24

THE GEM OF WASH DREss GOODS.
100 pieces Hamburg embroidered real
India mulls, with printed bouquets, at
35c per yard that cost from SOC to 90c to
import.
SoUTHwIcK's New COMBINATION STORE,
1877 and 1879 East State street.
Y. N. e. A. Building.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1893-05-24

The highest record for railroad speed is
now held by the United States with mile
in thirty.two seconds, made by train on
the New York Central road, being equiv
alent to 112 miles an hour.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-01-26
Expeditions, But Irving,

An liibcrnian, fresh from the green
isle. having sufficient means to provide
himself with Il horse and cart (.he lat
ter kind he probably never saw before),
went to work on Il public road. Being
directed by the overseer to move u lot
OF stones near By and deposit them in
Il gully on the other side Of the road,
he forth with loaded his cart drove up
to the place, and had nearly finished
throwing off his load by hand, when
the boss told him that was not the
wayne must tilt or dump his load at
once. Paddy replied that he would
know better next time. After loading
again he drove to the chasm, pat his
shoulder to the wheel, and upset tn
cart. horse and all into the gully.
Scratching his head, and looking rath-
er doubtful at his horse below him, he
observed, ''Bedad, it's a mighty expe.
aitious way, but it must be tryin' to
the baste"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-01-26
Don't Want to he Caught.

Brown had been out fishing and he
returned home with fish that was a
little larger than the one he usually
brought, or bought, as the case may
be. He was so elated that he talked
of nothing else all the evening, and
when little Johnnie at last seemed to
take an interest in the wonderful fish,
and began to ask questions, the old
mans heart warmed towards his son.
At length, when the boy seemed about
to ask question which he did not
appear quite able to express, Brown
tried to help him out:
"Well, my boy" he asked, ''wh at
more do you want to know about that
fish caught?"
"Just tell me exactly what it
weighed, SO thsS when any of your
friends ask me our stories will agree. "
Then. bending towards him and lower
ing his voice to whisper, Johnnie
added: ''You know I'm always ready
to lie for you, dad, but. you see, !
don't want TO get caught ct it"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-01-26
His Cholera Scare.

When the cholera came to San Fran
cisco, in 1851, Josh Ravens, we'll
known citizen OF those days, suffered a
bad attack of cholera scare. He pur-
chased the first day a large bottle Of
cholera preventative, recommended
to him by some one, and put it in his
coat-tail pocket: but while seated in
the office of friend, discu ssing the
plague, Ravens suddenly arose, turned
pale, and rushed for the office of DR..
Hastings, a well-known physician of
that time. doctor" said he, sis local
chill a sign of cholera?' "Where is
your local chill?" inquired the medico
Josh indicated the neighborhood of his
pistol-pocket. The doctor placed him
on a surgical table and made an ex-
animation, but the 'local chip was
found to be due to the cholera med
icine, on which the terrified Ravens
had incautiously sat.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-01-26
PIS WIFE.
ale Fell in Love With Her During the
Battle of the Wilderness.

ale Fell in Love With Her During the
Battle of the Wilderness.
II Eel! ia love with the young lady 1
;.fterwartl married while the battle of
the Wilderness was raging,' said
Mayor Dan Thompson, "a member Of
the Renaissance club. During the
first days lighting the confcderates
charged us across an old ditch. and
were driven back with terrible slangh-
ter. We adH anced and took up a posi-
ton in the ditch, and for few min
utes the roaa' Of battle died away,
with the exception of confederate
batte=y far to our left which kept
Snarling vicicusly
fright in IL ont Of me lay young
confederate 5vho had been skot
through the l,4os. He was handsome
boy, not more than l., and was evil
IDENTIFY suffering terrible agony He
was trying brazely to be a man, but
the. tears would rise to his eyes and in
a few moments ie was sobbing bitter
~. ! asked him what l could do for
him.. and he took from his pocket a
portraitfef his sister and asked me to
give it to her wh.n l reached Rich
mond He evidently believed that be-
cause his regimen! had been driven
back the cause was hopelessly lost, and
that nothing remained for the federal
troops to do but march into Rich mond
with colors flying.
Il had the youngster carried to the
rear and cared for, and put the picture
of his sister in my pocket, where it re-
manned to the end of the war. Her
brother recovered and was finally ex-
changed. A few days after the capt.
ulatioE Of RichDlond l called on the
young Lady to deliver her picture ac-
cording to promise, and--well. it was
another case Of Held by the Enemy.
The brother and + are in business to-
gether ir Baltimore"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-01-26
WESTINGHOUSE CHINA.

a st. Louis Mai believes That lie Has
an Authentic Cream Pitcher.
Mr.. J. l.. BE 'nard an employee Of the
Missouri Paciti: railroad, st. Louis, has
in his possession il rare relic in china
ware 1t is in !" form of Il pitcher,
which. it is ella .la.l, was a part of a
china set bcton -lg to George Wash
ington. 1t has purpllsh blue band
two inches wide around the bowl
and another band Of the same color
and about half IA inch wide near the
top. The handle of the pitcher is
white and part!y ridgcl. represent
ing two a"anthu> leaves. 1t is cracked
near the bottom The bowl contains
two alirgorica! p 'turc, liz white re-
lief on the cuiort'i band on each side
Of the pitcher, :l!ll one III front of the
pitcher.
The representation on the sides arc
encir,.le;l by white bands, with a fan
in the middle of the top line. The
picture on the right side of thc pitcher
represents y chariot drawn by two
boy, a0u o.:uprI Dya fema le with an
infant IN nrr lap. In her left hand
She holds Il fan ut arms length, and in
her right nnll.t over her right shoulder
an ornament. III front of the chariot
and between the % boys is Il rod en-
circled by Il vine rhc infant in the
woman's lap has sts right urn, elevated
and it,, left arm i'agsy ng by its side
Tao representation On the left side
Of the pit her is :. chariot drawn by
two pant!icrs ana occupied by Il fc-
male, who i, holding u wreath by both
hands IT arms iength over the left
side Of the chariot. Above and be-
tween the female an | the panthers is
a male figure in 4 stalking position and
carry in~ Il balunce over his shoulders
with his arms resting upon the ba'-
,.ncc bar.
In front Of the pitcher ard unde
the spout is an oak tree, on tke RICH,
of which is Il fence. There are two
cracks or the rims OF the pitcher and
piece is broken fG-Gin the Left side O
the spout.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-01-26
PurDle Martins.

A Pennington gentleman tells a
good story of the sagacity of the pur-
pie martins, which abound in that
vicinity. This gentleman has over
fifty of these social birds in the house
upon his grounds. A day or two ago,
while the birds were flying about the
garden, cat caught one of the mar
tins and started off with it in her
mouth, the bird crying piteously.
Quick as flash, however, the whole
flock of martins were after pussy, light
ing on her back as ''thick as feas, -
pecking and scratching her and scream
ing as only martins can. Puss could
not stand this very long, and she
droppdd the martin, arched her back
up, spit, and ran for life. Then the
birds left her and all flew to the house,
loudly chattering over the rescue of
their comrade.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-01-26
DIDN'T CARE FOR LOOKS.
Beauty Only Skin Deep and Sometimes
Only Paint Deep.

beauty oNJy SIKH Deep Auu SoiAStAhos
Only Paint Deep.
An optimistic age would pronounce
her hair golden, but there was a mole
on her neck which carried three hairs
and as she stood in careless grace be-
fore her mirror, with a sea-green dress
half revealing the idiosyncrasies of her
figure, the most charitable iudg ment
would not call her pretty.
81 don't care for looks.
An expression of deep content per-
mcated her countcnance as she reached
for the pigment and with deft stroke
supplied rich red color for her lips
and cheeks.
Looks are superficial
With Il touch of the pencil she dark
cned the lids of her eyes. and over all
spread snowy powder which lent tc
llcr face the dclica:v Of texture Of satin
fabric.
"Beauty is cp.le,ncral'
With astonishing dcxtcrity she fast
ened to various portions OF her anat-
omy divers mechanical devices obvi-
ously construs ted to supplement- the
achievements OF !, fOrgctful nature.
"Outward charms fuue as mclts the
morning mists before the sun
Through the agency of Il fine PAR OF
! tweezers she removed her mustache.
81 don't care for looks.
Heating an iron to cherry red she
burned the top Oft the wart on tho
! back of her hand.
| Il have no time to be handsome.
Before she finished dressing she
drank Il lot of arsenic for her com
.plcxion and caused her maid to pound
her for two hours to induce plump
ness,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-01-26
Newspaper Law.

Any person who has taken paper
regularly from the Observation-Disclosures
directed to his name or anothcrs. or
whether he has subscribed or n0t-is
responsible for the payment.
The courts have decided that refuS-
ing to take newspapers or periodicals
from the postotlice. or removing and
leaving them uncalled for, prima facia
evidence of intentional fraud.
If any person orders his paper dis
continued he must pay all arrearages
or the publishers may continue to send
it until payment is made. and collect
the whole amounts whether the paper
is taken from the Office OF not.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-01-26
NEST OF BABY ALLICATORS
Hen Wichers Was Glad to Drop Them
and Saoot for Life.

Hen Wichers Was Glad to Drop Them
and Saoot for Life.
One day quite recently Ben Wichers
found nest of baby alligators in Ker-
sey Lake and proceeded at once to
gather them in. About the time he
had captured all he could conve nientiy
handle he saw the old mother gator,
who was monster L. feet in length
coming straight at him wi tn wide open
jaws. AS he had no gun with hiln he
did the next thing and took to his
heels as fast as he could run, with the
big alligator after him and gaining at
every jump Then he began to spill
the baby gators along the road hoping
the old saurian would stop to attend
to them. But in this he was dis
appointed, for the old mother gator
kept right along after him in dead
earnest
He made for a vacant house near by,
and fortunately found the door I'M
locked, but just as he banged the door
shut he saw the furious old mother
just coming up the steps with blazing
eyes and open jaws He threw the
last baby gator square into the ex-
tended jaws of its mother as he closed
the door.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-01-26
t... ~. ..-,r- = :
CURED HIM EARLY.
Tho belle of the County Possessed Wit
and Tact as Well AS Beauty.

Tho Belle of the County Possessed Wit
and Tact as Well as Beauty.
"When was 3d." remarked an ed
fellow of 20 to a lot of youngsters WHO
were narrating their domestic expert
ences. II married the belle OF Che
county, and she was lively one, lsll
you. She was about rs and had a -
vincing way with her that was eau
ton. had been one of the boys, and
she knew it, but that didn't hold her
back bit. We were in love with each
other, and she was willing to run all
the risks For the first three months
I did very we'll, and then I began to
stay out just a little later than before,
and still little later, but Hattie new.
er said a word. One night l got in
about three o'clock, and as usual she
was asleep, and crept in without dis
turbing her, though it was three hours
later than any time had got in since
l was married. The next morning
Hattie was as bright as dollar.
"'What time did YOU get in last
night, Tom," she asked at breakfast
:" oh. along about midnight, l re-
piled evasively.
Worse than that she laugh ed.
Maybe it was little later con-
fessed.
LIT was about 3, wasn't it"' she
asked with the air of d person who
knew what she was talking about.
"'Oh, no, not quite SO bad as that,
l hastily protested.
"It must have been, Tom she in
sisted. for it was half past . before
got in, and I was dead asleep when
you came
at was my time to make a few re-
marks then. but l didn't make them
] confessed to 3 o'clock, and from that
day to this I've been in by 9 o'clock
and l don't know yet whether she wa:
fooling me or not. Good night. It's ;
quarter to o. and he walked out.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-01-26
Sandy'S Answer.

SANDY said Mrs. Simpson to her
eldest olive branch the other day,
when he returned from school, II for
bid We to play or rid about wi that
Bobby Wilson ony more. Mind that,
ma, an if ever hear O. you piayin' wi
him again Ill gi' We guild liclSin'."
What way have mo- 10 play wi
Bobby, MAJ" queried the youngster,
with some surprise.
Because he's n bad, wicked laddie, -
replied his mother.
''Weel, ma, returned Sandy, after a
moments thought, II dinDo think I'm
that awful guild myself that ye need to
be sac feart."
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-01-26
SAVED BY A DEAD DOG.
4 Deaf Mute's .rrow Escape FROM
Horrible Death.

a Deaf Mute's y .rrow Escape FROM Il
Horrible Death.
1t is not infrequent that IL mans life
is saved by q live dog, but here is an
instance in which a dead dog Served
the same good purpose. 1t occurred
about four years ago on the air line
division of the New York. New Haven
and Hartford railroad.
One evening an eNp press train, of
which Edward Kenny was engineer
turned a curve between Rockfall and
Middletown. On the track, only a few
hundred feet ahead, he saw a man
walking along unconscious of his dan
ger 1t was impossible 70 stop the
train in time, SO the whistle was re-
peatcdly blown, and the bell rung,
but the man paid no attention to this.
He was apparently as deaf as Il post.
When only few feet away from
him Kenney. who had reversed the
lever and done his best to stop the
| train, turned his head SO as not to see
| the man run down. Still he was
dimly conscious of dark body being
struck by the engine and knocked
several feet :.
The train was finally brought to a
standstill and Il search made for the
man. He was found covered with
blood in a gully beside the track.
There happened to be a physician
among the passengers, and after 4
minute examination of the man, who
turned out to be deaf mute, he
declared that he could not have been
struck by the train, his only injuries
were few scratches and bruises or
his hands and face.
A further search was made and re
suited in the finding of the badly
mangled body of a big Newfoundland
dog. 1t had evidently attempted tc
cross the track in front of the train,
been struck by the engine, thrown
forward in such a way as to strike the
man and knock him off the track in
time to save his life.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-01-26
GOLD FROM TIE SEA.

Every Ton of Sea Water Contains Half a
Grain Of the Metal.
One Of the most astonishing Of all
the promises of electricity is now being
discussed by the scientific journals.
1t is that of extracting gold from the
sea.
1t has long been known to scientists
that every ton of sea water contains
half IL grain of gold and a grain and a
half OF silver But science has always
found it impossible to devise any prac-
teal method Of gaining possession OF
these precious bits of metal But now
comes electricity with it's marvellous
power of precipitation. 1t is proposed
to stretch long series Of iron plates
under the water, and by running cleo
trio currents through these plates to
precipitate the gold upon them.
1t is estimated that at the rate of
half a grain of gold and grain and a
half of silver to each ton of sea water
the entire seas and oceans of the world
contain 81, 591 900, 900, 600 tons of gold
and Ga, 7sa, 600, 900, 900 tons of silver
NOW IL CucSe lleCdtS Gull oe lADCl dCSu
by electricity and precipitated, what a
revolutionit would make in the world S
production.
What revolution all this might
make in the worlds currency basis
does not concern science Neverthe-
less, this new application of electricity
is decidedly interesting as showing
how discoveries in science may operate
at any time to change the whole face
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-01-26
Chinese Troops.

A recent Chinese traveller describes
the Mongolian troops as wearing quilt
ed petticoats, satin boots, and head
necklaces, these being regarded as es-
sential portions of their uniform.
They carry q paper umbrella and fan
apiece when they march to the blood
stained battlefield, and in conducting
q night attack each man is provided
with q lantern for fear Of bogies.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-01-26

- The success Of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy in effecting a speedy cure of
colds. Group and whooping cough has
brought it into great demand. Messrs.
Pontius & Son, of Cameron, Ohio, say
that it has gained a reputation second
to none in that vicinity. JAS. NJ.
Queen, of johnson, w. Va, saws it is
the best he ever used. B. F. Jones,
druggist Winona, Miss, says: "Cham-
berlain's Cough Remedy is perfectly
reliable. l have always warranted it
and it never failed to give the most
perfect satisfaction. SO cent bottles
for sale by Nick McGruer.
OFFICIAL.
1t is our earnest desire to impress
upon the minds Of the public the super
iority of the service offered by the
Wisconsin Central Lines to Milwaukee
Chicago and all points east and south.
Two fast trains leave St. Paul, Mime
apolis and Duluth daily, equipped with
Pullman Nestib1lled Drawing Room
Sleepers. dining cars and coaches of
the latest design. Its dining Car ser
vice is unsurpassed. which accounts, to
Il great degree, for the popularity of
this line. The Wisconsin Central Line
in connection with Northern Pacific r.
r., is the only line from Pacific Coast
points over which both Pullman YES
tibuled, irst-ciass and Pullman Tour
list cars are operated via st. Paul with
out change to Chicago.
Pamphlets containingvaluable infor.
nation can be obtained free upon ap.
plication to your nearest ticket agent
or JAS. G. POND, General Passenger
and Ticket Agent. Chicago, III.
Park River best patent tlour-always
uniform and reliable every sack war
ranted to please. 34tf
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-01-26
PULLMAN SLEEPING CAR ROU E.

Pullman service daily between Chicago, St.
Paul. Montana and the Pacific Northwest; and
between St. Paul. Minneapolis and Mnneso ia
North Dakota and Manitoba points.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-01-26

Park River best patent tlour-always
uniform and reliable every sack war
rantel to please. 34tf
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-01-26
THE POPULAR LINE.
YELLOWSTONE PARK ROUTE

The Northern Pacific Railroad is The rail line
to Yellowstone Park; the popular line to Cslifor.
MIA and Alaska; and its trains pass through the
grandest scenery of seven states.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-01-26
ORTHERN
PACIFIC r. r.
THE DINING CAR LINE.

Dining Cars are run between Chicago, st. Paul
Minneapolis, Winnipeg, Helena, Butte, Tacoma
Seattle and Portland.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-02-09
EVENING OF MELODY.
Pupils OF Ricardo Riooi Give an Enjoya-
BILE Concert at Odd Fellows Hall

Pupils OF Ricardo Riooi Give an EnjOya-
BILE Concert at Odd Fellows Hall
There was a large and fashionable
gathering last evening, at Odd Fellows
Hall, % listen 20 an admirable concert
given by the pupils of Prof. Ricardo
Ricci Nearly every seat was taken, and
not only were many friends and par
entS of the participants present, but ln-
cluded in the aSsemb.age were many OF
the well-knOwn musical critics In the
city.
The programme opened with a duet
bv Messrs. Clemens aud Zulaui, which
was finely rendered and heartily en-
cored. Miss Jessie Williamson then
rendered the song, Thou Art So Like
q Flower" which was well received,
and called forth much applause. MIR.
Hermann Steinman rendered, "S0ngS
of Aiab0y," in manner that showed
great promise, and, be was greeted with
no uncertain marks OF approval.
One of the Specia, treats of the even
ing was the appearance of Miss Grace
UpdegrafT. who rendered two selections,
after both OF which she received warm
applause. Miss UpdegraH has an eS-
pecially pleasing voice, and one OF
which listeners never tire.
The aSSembage was next favored
with q solo by Mrs. Charles Zulauf, who
rs usual captiyated the audience, as did
also Mr.. Day, both of whom are always
welcome participants and most thor
oughly enjoyed.
Miss Louise Norton readily establish
ed her ability 90 sing in the splendid
rendition Of ~ Dream" which was
listened to with the utmost delight
throughout Miss Norton has q voice
OF considerable compass, aud one that she
has excellent control over. Mr.. J. b.
Jewel also rendered song which de-
lighted. Altogether the concert was a
pronounced success, and showed the ex-
celleut training of Prof. Rlcci in a
marked decree.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-02-09
Resolutions OF sympathy.

The following resolutions were adopt
ed by Wheeling Typographical Union
No. 70, at a meeting held Sunday, Feb
ruary 5.
WHEREAS, The members Of the Street
Car Workers ULiOn are now on strike,
the result Of a violation Of the agree
ment with the street car company, in
volving their principle as union men,;
therefore be IL
Fesolred, That Typographical Union
No. 20 endorse the action Of the Street
Car Workers Union and pledge our
selves to use our utmost endeavOrs to
bring the difficulty TO successful con-
CluSion.
Rescued, That any member Of this
union patroniZing the street car COM
pany shall be fined S. for the first Of
Tense, and shall be suspended for three
months for the second ofTenSe.
DAVID DELOE,
Secretary Typographical Union No. 70.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-02-09
Nsu ADVERTISEMENTS.
PROCLAMATION
BY THE MAYOR.

Inasmuch as great disorder has occurred
at points along the track OF the wheeling
Street Railway Company In this city, and
property of said company has been injured,
It's tracks obstructed and the operation or
It's cars greatly impeded, IL not practically
prevented, all OF which Is In gross violation
Of good government and the ordinances OF
this city, particularly the following ProVi'
sions OF such ordinances, viz;
l. cit shall be unlawful for any person
or persons TO place or cause 70 be placed
any obstruction upon the tracks OF said
company so as to impede or endanger tho
passage OF its cars on or over the SAID
tracks"
9. at shall be unlawful for any person or
persons willfully 10 cut, break, deface, or
iniure any car, motor or other property OF
any kind whatever belonging 10 said COM
pany."
3. ut shall be unlawful for any person 70
commit or cause any riot, noise. disorder on
,umult. or loud personal abuse Of any per-
son by words, 70 the disturbance or tend
ing TO the disturbance Of the peace or Just
quiet OF The city, or by loud cries on the
Sabbath day"
4. 1T shall be unlawful for any one TO
commit an assault and battery, or an as
sault. or aid aud abet or Encourage any one
IN 90 doing"
Now. therefore, as Mayor Of the City OF
Wheeling, II being my duty 10 see that
these and other ordinances Of the city arc
enforced and obeyed, / hereby notify all
persons who have engaged In any viola
tons Of the provisions bereinbefore
quoted that the law will be strictly en-
forced; that parents will be held respon-
sible FOR disorders and violations by their
children, and that peace and good order
must and shall DO maintained along the
tracks Of said company and the company
permitted TO peacefully operate Us road
and cars, and the reputation Of tho city for
good order aud observance OF tho law
maintained. II the present force OF police
is not sufficient for toe purpose, shall oy
virtue OF authority vested in me, Increase
the number until law breaking II sup
pressed.
witness my hand as Mayor Of the City
Of Wheeling, this 9Th day Of Febru9
airy. A. d. 1893.
q. r. CALDWELL. Mayor.