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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1895-02-13
For THE RECORD.
TAR AND FEATHERS.

A good many years ago there stood a
house in what is now known as 4" the
Hook" pretty we'll up towards "Van
Camps Prospero Mansion" in this city.
There lived 10 this interesting, tumble
down abode man and woman Of the
world. History relates that the man was
addicted to the use of alcoholic drinks,
and when in his cups would go home and
numerically beat the poor, weak wife
who ever and always vowed to "love,
honor and obey this brute. Among the
residents of Lambertvile at that time were
many men of muscle, who feared neither
danger or the devil. Many of them have
passed away, but there are one or two
still living who, II not actual participants
10 the story about to be related, stood
apart and witnessed II.
1t was noised about that this fend in
human shape was ill-treating his better
half, and the boys made 1t up that the
next time they caught him under the &c in
fiuence they would follow him home
and as soon as he commenced his devlltry
they would spring theirs also. 1t twas but
a day or two after this when he was
down in the "burg," "full as a tick"
and the news flew. About 8 o'clock in
the evening he started for home 10 con-
dition which denoted trouble.
The clan was gathered together and in
silence awaited the first onslaught. 1t
came suddenly, and as suddenly bang
went sialwart fist upon the front door,
which, yielding to the pressure OF the
form behind it, opened, and in jiffy the
wife-abuser was surrounded and seized
by a dozen masked men, who hurried
him out into the open field, where the
clothing was unceremoniously stripped
from him, coat of tar applied and then
bag of feathers were drawn over his
head, after which he was cautioned to go,
but be careful to sin no more. He went
and the community was rid of the wife,
beater and drunkard forever.
N. B.-A gentleman OF this city, still
living and who is known sometimes by
the name of "Blood," was walking on
one of the streets in New York some years
after the above events, when he noticed
a fine-looking gentleman cycling him close
ly from short distance. There seemed
TO be something about the face familiar to
B. and he looked at the stranger. Final
ly the gentleman approached him and
said, sis not your name A c.
B., from Lambertville, New Jersey9"
and he was forced to say 1t was. "Well,"
said he, "were you one of the party who
tarred and feathered me that memorable
night In 18-2 for II ysu we're, forgive
you, as 1t made q man Of me. 1t opened
my eyes by the time got the tar and
feathers off, and then and there reform
ed and have never drank anything OF an
intoxicating nature since. II was just
the thing, and have since united myself
with the church and am living In South
Jersey, where am doing well and would
be ever so happy 10 have you call and
see u.s."
There is room around here for some tar
and feathers yet, II all reports are true.
MAX.
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A Bitter PHI.

Tom Reed suggested temporary relief
for the country, but the Democrats
promptly disposed of his suggestion with
a hiss and kick. The Democrats had
said that they wanted only temporary
relief, for the German bill would very soon
begin to yield enough receipts to pay the
running expenses of the government. Tom
Reeds plan was to help the country along
up to that time. The Democrats were
afraid to make the test; in fact they are
afraid to do anything.
But we're going to have more gold in
the treasury. Mr.. Cleveland is going to
borrow money. and he will make the
people pay $16,000,000 for the use of
$62, 900, 600 thirty years. This naturally
makes the average American citizen
vince, when he remembers that two years
ago the government had gold in its trea-
ury, and there was no need OF borrow
ing.
The country is now In the hands of the
money. lenders, the pawn-brokers, the
Shylocks, and the people should expect
the wormy side of the apple.
Mr.. Cleveland says there will be enough
money in the treasury within year to
pay all eApebses. IL 30, tneu WueTc ID
the wisdom of borrowing $62, 900, 900 to
be paid thirty years from now Why
not adopt Mr.. Reeds plan to borrow what
we need, when we need 1t, at three per
cent, to be repaid when 1t is convenient
Writing On this subject, the New York
Tribune says:
cit was hard to bear, the people
thought, when the Congress deliberately
gave away 10 per cent. Of the value of
imports by reduction of duties, making
present of about $40, 100000 to foreign
manufacturers and traders. 1t was dis
honorable enough that Congress voted
$40, 10000 to the Sugar Ring and $12,-
900, 600 to the Whiskey Trust. But its
refusal to vote for the protection Of the
National credit involved gift of about
$14, 100000 to the foreign and American
bankers who undertook to provide means
for the Government in its necessities, and
the people may well say that it is little
too much. They have endured great
deal during the last two years, and will
have to bear tolerably heavy load for a
good many years to come, because OF the
foolishness of this Congress and this adj
ministrstion, but 1t is not decent that they
should be obliged to see their Govern
ment placed at the mercy of International
money-lenders In this fashion,"
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The snow storm OF last Thursday
and Friday reminded one of the blizzard
of 1888. The wind blew with greater
velocity, but the snow fall was not near.
ly so great. Still the farmers in this
neighborhood have found the roads badly
drifted and some of them impossible. But
little detention was caused on the Belvi-
dere Division, but the Pennington rail-
road was blocked until Friday evening,
and only one trip each way was made on
Saturday. On the New York Division
trains were from four to eight hours be-
hind. The Reading road, Bound Brook
Division, did not get trains through until
Sunday.
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For TIE RECORD.
MISS M. JENNIE RouNSAvILLE.

The subject of this sketch passed away
from her home on earth TO the mansion
in Heaven, on Monday, February 4th,
1895. Her illness was OF comparatively
short duration, being confined to her couch
just two weeks. Hope was entertained
at the first stages of her sickness that she
would recover. 1t was her desire, which
was perfectly natural, that she could live
another Summer, as she had passed
through twenty beautiful Summers. God
ordered otherwise The last hours were
full of pain. She very earnestly besoJght
our Heavenly Father to release her spirit
that she might come to Him. The prayer
was answered on the day above mention
ed. She was a consistent member OF the
Lambertville Presbyterian Church and
Sunday School, and had recently Joined
the Young Peoples Christian Endeavor
Society. II she could have lived she
would have been an active member. Her
delight was to read the Bible daily, and
her fidelity TO her parents was most COM
mendable. II she left the home, mother
was informed where she was going and
about how long she would remain.
The writer was called to conduct the
sad funeral rites at the home OF her
parents, on Elm street, Lambertville, N.
j., on Wednesday, February 9th, at 2;S0
P. NJ, where large concourse OF friends
had assembled, who filled every available
space.
On Thursday, at 8 A. M, the parents
and few friends carried the body to its
last resting place, near Clinton, twenty
two miles from Lambertville. frequently
along the sad journey, as We wendell our
way over hill and down dale, the beauti-
full traits 10 the character OF the departed
were dwelt upon. We arrived at the
Bethlehem Presbyterian Church at 1880
P. NJ, where the pastor, Rev. Mr.. VIII
hanson, met us aud conducted the ser
vices, speaking tender words to the be-
reaved and of the departed. Slowly we
passed to the spot which had been select
ed aud prepared for the remains. While
our tears fell we laid away the precious
body beyond the snowiand frost until the1
morning Of the Resurrection, with the
radiant hope of greeting that spirit re-
deemed and crowned In Heaven.
o. r. Cook.
New Hope, Pa FEB. II, 1895.
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CENTRE BRIDGE ITEMS.

Never better show for large peach
crop than there Is now.
DIR. johnson, OF Philade lphia, is the
guest of Mrs. David johnson.
Pat. Mcdonnell moved from this
place 10 Frog Hollow last week.
The Centre Hill mails were delayed
for two days on account Of the recent
heavy snow.storm.
This is the sick list In this place at
the present time: Austin Davis, Miss
Emma Bowlby, Mrs. Mary Bowlby and
Miss Frances e. Hoffman. :
The bydrant at the Centre Bridge
hotel is frozen up for the first time In
several years, thereby causing many PEG!
pie to 60 elsewhere for water. M
We understand that our weajdJbe
Postmaster is putting in some hens'-nests
In his back kitchen for letter-boxes. he
had better wait until he gets the Office.
The Delaware river 10 frozen up as
far as Easton-no water to be seen. Some
Of the old people around here say they
never knew it to be frozen up before as
1t Is now.
-The road from this place to Centre
Hill is full OF snow, some Of the banks
being as high as the fences. Consequent
ly there Is big demand for men to work
at shoveling snow. 1t will take two OF
! three days to open the road.
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bridge, Viola Sewers, Stella Wilson,
Lucy Crowley, Nehemiah Green, Russell
Bowden, Samuel Percy, Frank Cox, Le-
roy Cronce, Lewis Pidcock.
Miss Brittain's Room-Ethel Parker,
Edna Vert, Lolita Haverly, Alice Micke,
Edwin Duryea, Cornelius Lewis, Charles
Malloy, Chester Ruth, Howard Wilmot,
William Reid, Charles Reid.
Mrs. Miller's Room-Annie Bowers,
Bertha Lewis, Bertha Probasco, Louisa
Young, Jessie Holcombe, Alice Gregg,
Araminta Hoagland. Mabel Reid, Frank
Bice, Fred Finger, Edgar Ruth, Joseph
Smith, John Sines, Theodore Souders,
Willard Todd, Otley Rowe, Willie Parent.
ALEX. P. KERR, Principal.
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The back ice in the Delaware closed
the river at this point last Wednesday
night. People are now crossing the river
on the ice.
All the best brands of smoking and
chewing tobacco at KLINB's, 20 Bridge
street.
The Y. P. s. c. E. of New Hope VS.
tied the Y. P. s. @. E. connected with
the Presbyterian Church of Lambertville
last Friday evening.
-Hoarseness and tickling, Shamalia's
Throat Tablets. 10 cts.
The extra meetings at the M. E.
Church in this city, under the charge of
Evangelist Hyde, are showing marked re-
suits. A large number have already pro-
fessed conversion. Meetings are held
every evening.
Mrs. Catharine Z. Horton, widow Of
the late Alex. Horton, died at her home
in this city on Monday morning, from an
attack of the grip. She was woman Of
excellent qualities and highly esteemed
by all who knew her.
-Frostaleue, for chapped hands or face.
Only 10 cents. Get it at Shamalia's.
MIR. John H. Roberts, of this city, is
deeply afflicted in the loss of his wife,
which occurred this morning. Mrs. Rob-
erts was very active in every benevolent
work in this city, and her loss will be
deeply felt both inside and outside her
home.
Richard M. Cooch, an aged resident
of this city, died at the home of his SON.
in-law yesterday Tuesday, afternoon,
aged 80 years. Mr.. Cooch some years
ago resided in New Hope, Pa, and car
ried on quite an extensive business in
pumps, plumbing, &c.
-" Lambertville Puffs are still going
up in smoke, and KLINE's Bridge street
store keeps them exclusively.
The closing Shakespearian lecture by
Col. Homer B. Sprague will be held at
the Baptist Church in this city on Satur-
day afternoon next, at 2:30 o'clock. All
persons who have not yet heard Colonel
Sprague should embrace this opportunity.
He is fine lecturer and an elocutionist
of great ability. His Rotations from
Shakespesre's plays are most excellent.
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THE vERMIFoRM APPENDIX.

AT the February meeting of the Trenton
Natural History Society, DR.. Horace G..
Wetherill, formerly of Lambertville, now
of Trenton, read an interesting paper. en-
titled " The Vermiform Appendix, from
which we take the following extracts:
"The word appendicitis has of late
years become common one. and general
interest in the 'vermiform appendix and
its diseases is becoming stronger day by
day. What is the vermiform appendix
the physician is often asked, and why do
we hear so much of appendicitis nova
days, when only few years ago it was
unheard OF, and an operation for its re-
moval was not reported in any daily
paperG
1.-THE vermiform appendix, as its name
implies, is worm like body which bangles
from the lead of the large bowel where
1.-THE small Intestine empties into 1t. 1t may
be from one to nine inches long, and in
size as thick as large earth worm. II Is
a narrow musculo. membranous tube end
Ing In blind extremity, and is the afro.
phicd remnant of the elongated coccuh.
"This is the little tube that causes all
the trouble. It's canal Is narrow and tor.
tuous, with only limited blood supply,
so II easily catches and holds particles OF
| Il nd n
all rudimcntary tissues, becomes easily
diseased, having but little resistance to
disease because OF Its limited blood supply.
" We hear more of 1t now, because, in
the first place, the disease and its causes
are better understood than ever before,
and because this is the day Of careful dis.
eliminating and differcnliating diagnosis,
and all obscure abdominal diseases are
not now diagnosed as inflammation OF the
bowels, as they once were. Another rea-
son why 1t is heard Of now Is because
modern scientific surgery makes il posi-.
Bile to successfully operate IN very large
proportion Of these cases, and thus wrest-
Jog the patient from death Is deemed
worthy OF comment and remark.
The prevailing popular opinion is thai
appendicitis IL always caused by the
Judgment of foreign body in the appen
dix, while, as matter of fact, it is now
known that but very limited number o.
cases are so caused. All cases OF zap
pendicitis do not demand q surgica
operation to insure life. Many cases re
cover without tho use OF the surgeon
knife, while In others an operation i
positively necessary to save the patien
| from death.
"The nice point In diagposis comes Il
right here, when must the surgeon oper
ate, IL at all This question is best an
swered by the experienced surgeon, VIII
should be consulted early in the develop
ment of the disease, In order that the bes
time for operation may not slip by befor
he Is consulted.
The doctor gave lucid account OF HOY
an operation in case OF appendicitis wa
performed and exhibited specimens Of dit
| farant efa0aa If fhe diapasa
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Now Is the Time.

The benefit to be derived from a
good medicine in early spring is undoubt-
ed, but many people neglect taking any
until the approach Of warmer weather,
when they wilt like tender flower in the
hot sun. Something must be done to
purify the blood, overcome that tired
feeling and give necessary strength. Va
cation is earnestly longed for, but many
weeks, perhaps months, must elapse be-
fore rest can be INDUCED In. To impart
strength, and to give feeling OF health
and vigor throughout the system, there Is
nothing equal to Hoods Sarsaparilla. II
seems perfectly adapted to overcome chat
prostration caused by change Of season,
climate or life, and while 1t tones and
sustains the system 1t purifes and reno.
Yates the blood.
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In these cold, blustery, snowy, cruel
Winter nights, when snugged away In
warm beds, ourselves and families enjoy:
ing all the modern protection against the
frost king, how many are there who think
OF that fearful fiend, fire, which has scat
tered havoc and restitution In 30 many
places There are those 10 our com.
munity who think about this monster and
prepare themselves TO fight him with all
their might and main should he present
his flaming front, and they are the fire.
men-the heroes who never sleep and
whose work is never done. The people g
interests are theirs. They toll to save /;
they ask no need, no praise. "What a
night for fire " said gentleman 10 one
OF our stores. "What would you do"
addressing one or two Of our department,
elf fire was to break out tonight and
the mercury 60 below2" "We would
fight it just as hard as II it was up 10 the
70's," was the quick reply, Sand we are
thoroughly prepared to do it," These
watchers over our homes and firesides are
deserving Of at least our hearty, sincere
thanks.
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NEW HOPE AND BUCKS COUNTY. ia
Ne,o Hope, Pa Feb. II, 1895.


The annual Spring elections occur In
Pennsylvania next Tuesday.
Upwards of seven hundred tranps
have been lodged In the Bristol lookup
in one month.
The County Commissioners OF Bucks
estimate the probable expenses for the en-
suing year at $4,000.
During the month of January twenty
three marriage licenses were issued by the
Clerk of the Orphans Court, at Doyles.
town.
The midsummer meeting of the
Bucks County Historical Society will be
held on Buckingham Mountain, near By
cot station.
Now in progress in Hooker & Rob-
erts' Hall, New Hope-the fair and enter-
tainment for the benefit Of the New Hope
Cornet Band. Will close on Friday ey-
ening =
The N. E. Penna. r. r. has been so
badly blocked by the recent storm that
the road is not yet open to New Hope.
We are told that In the neighborhoodt OF
Johnstown there are drifts from twenty
to twenty-five feet high.
One of the oldest inhabitants OF Bucks
county is Mrs. Rebecca T. Twlning, who
lives with her son at Trevose, Bensalem
township, and who celebrated the ninety
fifth anniversary OF her birth on Saturday,
the I'd inst She was born in Ocean coun-
ty, N. j., in the year 1900.
During the year 1894 the expenses OF
Bucks county, as shown by the orders
passed by the Commissioners, aggregated
$119, 039, or 1914, 53s less than in thepre.
ceding year. There Is now balance OF
about $40, In the county treasury,
whereas at tho end of the year 1898 the
amount was between 1000 and 5000.
The following officers OF United TEN
pie, No. "a, l. g. E., of New Hope, have
been elected to serve the ensuing term
P. L., Ella Winner; N. T., Mary Kinsey |;
v. T., Rebecca Wetter; Prop, Ioitie
Naylor; Priest, Anna Conrad; Master OF
Ceremonies, Frances Clark; g. OF r.,
Maggie Naylor; g. OF Ex., Susie Slaugh-
ter; G. OF NJ, Laura Minor G. OF |. r.,
Ellen Amey G. Of o. p. Edward Kin
sey; Representative to G. l., Susie
Slaughter.
The February term Of court for the
trial OF civil cases commenced at Doyles-
town last Monday. The trial list contains
"a cases. Among the jurors we find the
following: John Lennon, New Hope !;
William P. Ely, Thomas ii. Kemble and
Stanton E. Kitchen, Soebury; Clement
G. Carver, Buckingham. Among the
Jurors drawn TO serve the March term,
beginning on the third Monday OF that
month, are the following /: Grand Jurors
Michael Parsons. New Hope Isaac
Twiuipg, Solebury; William Corson, Buck
ingham. Traverse Jurors-Isaiah Peters,
Daniel Randall and William Watson, Buck
ingham.
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Lost or Stnlan.

The porter of the Lambertville House
was unfortunate enough on Thursday last
to lose or have stolen his watcb-he don't
know which. At any rate, there was
only small portion of the chain left
when he wanted the time, about II
o'clock, at the Penna. r. r. station. If
you have ever been relieved of watch
valued at ninety five dollars, you will
know just how he acted. Should any
person have found it he or she will be
literally rewarded, beside receiving the
heartfelt thanks of the porter, by leaving
it at the Lambertville House.
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@. A. r.. and w. r. @. Officers.

At the closing session of the annual
encampment of the Grand Army Of the
Republic, in Trenton, last Friday, the
following State Department officers were
elected to serve the ensuing year:
Commander-Henry S. White, of Post
81, Red Bank.
Senior Vice Commander. F. Brain
ard, of Newark.
Junior Vice Commander-George E.
Martin, of Camden.
Chaplain-Charles E. Hill, of Red
Bank.
Medical Director-M. S. Crane, of
Newark.
Council of Administration-A. A. Me-
scroll, of Trenton; Frank Briden, Of
Newark; Robert johnson, of Newark |;
John Lawrence, OF New Brunswick !;
George w. Price, of New Brunswick.
The Woman's Relief Corps, auxiliary
to the G. A. R., also held their election
on Friday afternoon, which resulted as
follows
President-Mrs. Mary NJ. Morse, OF
Plainfield.
Senior Vice President--Mrs. Rosabelle
Garner, of Asbury Park.
Junior Vice President-Mrs. Mary l..
Stanfeld, of Paterson.
Secretary-Mrs. Margaret Walker, of
Plainfeld.
Treasurer-Mrs. McVoy, of Plainfeld.
Chaplain-Julia A. Mannon, OF Roselle.
Councilor-Mrs. Emma ]. Southwick,
of Trenton.
Inspector-Mrs. Addic M. Hill, Of
Trenton.
Instituting and Installing Ofiicer-Mrs.
Mary E. Lacy, of Railway.
The Ladies of the G. A. r. also elected
the following officers the same day:
Department Presldent-Mrs. E. Kinsey,
of Camden.
Senior Vice President E. B.
Woodland, of Newark.
Junior Vice President-Mrs. Sutton, Of
Union HILL
Chaplain-Mrs. Dslan, of Trenton.
Treasurer-Mrs. Tillie Bleyer.
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Gard To the Public.

The premises No. 10 Church street have
been carefully fitted up and are now open
ed as first-class Bowling Alley. Your
patronage and support In this undertak.
ing is respectfully requested.
Special terms to clubs for exclusive use
Of alleys one or two evenings per week.
Alleys will be reserved for ladies, morn
ings, If desired.
For particulars apply to manager, on
the premises.
BENNETT s. DANIELS, Proprietors.
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WEDNESDAY. FEB. 10, 1895.

a~ Administrator ana executors of
estates who wish their notices to appear
I'm this paper Will please Instruct the Sur
rogate to that effect, as the law gives
them full control OF the business, and he
can act only with their consent or
through their neglect.
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The grea. tailor strike is of. We al

The great tailor strike is of. We are
now able to procure splendid coats for
ladies at third less than fortnight ago.
Nine dollar coats for So.
Twelve dollar coats for so.
Fifteen dollar coats for $1,000.
Do not miss the opportunity, at The
Grand Depot.
r. II. VAN HORN & Son.
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The Phuuny PheItows.

The Phunny Phelows, of this city, have
elected the following officers to serve the
ensuing year
President-Frank A. Hazen.
Vice Prcsident-Harry A. Joiner.
Treasurer-Louis G. Williams.
Secretary-Arlhur Vannatta.
Trustees Harry A. Joiner, Harry IL.
Stockton, Frank A. Hazen, Louis G. vii.
lams, Arthur Vannatta.
The members will commence at once to
rehearse for an entertainment to close the
season, TO be given the last part of March
or the first part of April, presenting an
excellent and entirely new program.
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A very eccentric old lady died recently
near Reigelsville, and who was very much
afraid Of having her government bonds
stolen. After her death every nook OF
the house was searched for the bonds, Dn'
without success, and when the body was
prepared for burial, on removing large
porous plaster from her side tho bonds
were found under ii.