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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1898-05-04
COMMON COUNCIL

The stated monthly meeting of the
common council of this city was held
last Monday evening All the mem
hers present excepting Mr. Ritten=
house
An invitation to the council from
Major {. \. Angel Post. to attend the
services of Decoration day, was re
eeiyed and accepted
request was read from the same
body, asking for an appropriation of
$50 to aid in dcfrsying the expenses
Of Decoration day, which was granted
L. w Clevengcr complained of
gutter ON Wilson street which runs
water into his gardens Referred to
street committee.
y certified report of the election for
officers of the Fire Department, was
presented, showing that G. IT, W.
Van Sewer had been elected chief
and NJ OLoughlin LIST assistant,
and John Knowlnn 2dassistant. On mo-
ton, the election was confirmed.
\ resolution from the Board Of
Engineers of the Fire Department
was read. recommending that the
salary Of the chief be restored to the
sum OF $40 yer year
The motion Of Guilick that it be
received and placed on file was lost. t
To =
On motion Of Mr. Silvers. it VAS
laid over until the next meeting
The city treasurer report for April
was presented, the substance being as
folI,N#q
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Have YOU got Time Time to
visit Trenton and get II watch free =
Gunson, at the Taylor Opera House
clothing store, is giving them away
free You need bicycle suit. or II
spring suit, or perhaps yom children
need clothing Gunson will give II
watch with every SO worth of cloth
ing purchased These watches are
mnde TO keep time and are guaranteed
for one year. Chill.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1898-05-04

To give you an opportunity of test
ing the great merit Of Ely'- Cream Balm, the
most reliable cure for catarrh and cold in the
head, generous 10 cent trial size can be had
Of your druggist or We mail it for 10 cents
Full size 50 cents
ELY BROS, Sc Warren ST, " City
II is the medicine above all others for ca
tarrh, and is worth its weight in gold | can
use Elys Cream Balm with safety and it does
all that is claimed for it-B W Sperry, Hart
ford Conn
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List Of letters remaining unclaimed
in the Post Office at Lambertyille, y. J.
Jacob Ackers,
John Kennedy,
Mrs. Geo. w. Cyphers
c. A. SKILLMAN, p. NJ.
Lambertville, n. T.. April 30, 1893.
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A REMINDER OF OLD TIMES.

Onr friend George W. Durham, the
Fish aud Gimme Warden of Hunter
don, III looking over some of the effects
left by his mother, who died about II
plainly printed invitation to mn assem-
bly, which was held in her younger
years, to wit, in 1910. We reproduce
it here because of the associations
which are awakened by the familiar
names that appear IN il We may re
mark that Pennington did not have
electric lights, fine sidewalks, and
other conyenienees in the yoar 1910,
| but it had recreation just the same.
The invitation, which Mr. Durham
has kindly loaned MS, is copied here
under:
HUNTERDON ASSEMBLY BALL
The pleasure of Mrs David Dunham's COM
pany is requested at the IIunterdon Asaem-
bly, y Ball to be held at Mr.. Mnhlon G. Harris,
in Pennington, on Thursday evening, the l2th
of March, 1910
MANAaEHs
Peter , Glarl ,.,.,.., Alexander A, n Wur's
Samuel Hill, Joseph II Schenck,
james tapner, Theodore v, Mann,
Josephus Sham, John q Healing
Pennington, March 4, lAl0
1910 Fifty eight years ago The
music Of that dance has long since
died away and even memory of it has
persisted from the earth. Perhaps,
with the exception of .Josephus Sham,
not person who graced the ballroom
ON that twelfth night of March 1910, is
living to-day.
But the names mentioned III the
above invitation are quite familiar
| hereab0uta. Mrs Durham was the
wife of David Durham, who for many
years conducted harness making
establishment ina small frame building
which stood on Main street nj the en-
trance of what is now Bloomfield
avenue Mahlon G. Hart was proprie-
| tor Of the Union Hotel for several
years prior 10 1910 and for many yenrs
after Peter / Clark was prominent
lawyer and temperance orator Dir.
John i. Schenek was the leading
physician Of his day, aud very promi
ncnt man in this town saliairs; Samue
Hill established the Pennington Pot
terry and conducted if for long time
Joaephua Sham edited the Hunter
don County Democrat, and 80 far Al
We know is still living'at Railway Al
eXanderW urts wasa popular lawyer, fin
ally becoming IImtcrdon y Law Judge
Adams G. Davis, prior to 1874, wa
Surrogate Of IIunterdon by appoint
ment of the Governor, and afterward
became proprietor Of the County Hotel
Joseph II. Schcnck samerchantt ailo
in Pennington ut the time of the aboy
ball, and later he became celebrate
AS the manufactures Of =" Schenck'
Pulmonic Syrup" etc, he havin
established himself in business i
Philadelphia, and becoming yer
wealthy NJames Capner, Theodore j
Mann mud John &. Reading were lend
ing citizens Of the town fifty years o
more ago, but we know but little Il
them from the local legend DcDp0
cf0f 1droFkNcT.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1898-05-04
ONE ENJOYS

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head.
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup Of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
dueed, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthyan and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in so
cent bottles by all leading drug.
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it ON hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FiC SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. ~. NEW YORK. M
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HOODS PILLS cure Liver Ills, Bill
iousness, Indigestion, headache.
Easy TO take, easy to operate. 26c.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1898-05-04

NJ. l.. Yocum, Cameron, Pa, says
=. | was sufferer for ten years, trying
most all kinds Of pile remedies, but
without success. DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve was recommended to me
] used one box. IT has effected per
manent cure. A permanent cure
for piles DeWitt's Witch Hazel Snye
has no equal. S. w Cochran 4 Co
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W. ". MOFFErT, d. D., PASTOR.
Sabbath, Mays Subject, 1890 \. M D..
= The relation Of people and pastor.
{; % z, NJ. Subject THE war with
Snain
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Philadelphia y Reading Route to tnr-
May and Ocean City.

BY the lease Of the lines formerly
known as the South Jersey Railroad
the Philadelphia \ Reading have ac-
quired n direct route to the above
named points. The high standard of
excellence which has hitherto pre-
vailed on the Atlantic City Railroad
will be extended to the newly acquired
line Fast trains and hard coal burning
engines will be offered the sea shore
resort traveller For time tables or
any information not obtainabIe from
nearest ticket agent, address Edison
J. Weeks, General Passenger agent,
Reading Terminal, Philadelphia.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1898-05-04

Mr. Botti has removed his Confee
tionefy Store door to the room
lately occupied by J b Sleifer u
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1898-05-04

The people, Just now, want reliable
news, The yellow journals, III their
hourly editions, continually contra
diet themselves, and their readers are
becoming Disguised We find proof
Of this right here in Trenton, where
the circulation Of the New York Gwen
ing Sun, thoroughly reliable news
paper, has risen in two weeks from
forty-fye 10 fifteen hundred Stote
GosCttc
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1898-05-04

VAN SEWER, painter, paper hanger
and sign writer, 81 Ferry street
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1898-05-04

Guaranteed tobacco habit cure. makes weak
men strong, blood pure. sec, o.. All druggists
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1898-05-04
Ilnmsr 20 kenI.

Good location aud IN good condition,
No. - North Union street
l. G. BAmmsF=
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1898-05-04

Educate Your Bowels with Cascarets,
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever.
nc. DC II C. G. c. fail, druggistsre refund money.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1898-05-04

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic. 1Oc or PC
II c. c. c. fail to cure, druggists refund money
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WAR

With Spain don't mean war prices
at our store. Anticipating that hos
tilities were inevitable, we laid in
big supply of all goods pertaining
to the Drug Trade, at prices that
enable us to offer them to you at
price that will surely please. In
sccticides of all kinds and in any
quantities desired. A full line of
Patent and Proprietary Medicines
constantly on hand, Toilet Soaps,
Brushes, and Combs, Hot Water
Bottles, Syringes, hard and soft rub
Der, guaranteed to give satisfaction.
Prescriptions carefully compounded.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1898-05-04

\ strange man. who gave thenamc
of John Edward Kettles, was found
along the canal near Yardley on Fri
day last, with his feet in the water.
He acted very strangely and imagined
every stick he found floating in the
canal vas Il Spanish man of-war
Constable Martin, of lardley, took him
in charge and later he was committed
to the County aims house He gave
his residence as 81 Manhattan Ave.
Brooklyn. y. y.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1898-05-04

Thousands of sufferers from grippe
have been restored to health by One
Minute Cough Cure 1t quickly cures
coughs, cold, bronchitis, pneumonia,
grippe, asthma. and all throat and
lung diseases. 5. W. Cochran & Co.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1898-05-04

Opening of Philadelphia X Reading sea
Isle CitASRoute.
The Philadelphia X Reading line
to Sea Isle City will be ready for bust
ness onnud after May l4th. Schedulcof
train service will be announced later.
1t is the intention of theP n Il. man
agement to make very extensive inn
proyements in the Sea Isle City linc
1t WILDE tlrst-class in every respect and
uptothe high standardnow in effect ON
this Gompany's Atlantic City. and
Cape May and Ocean City branches
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1898-05-04
nuNrERDoN ASSEMBLY, BALL

The pleasure of Mrs David Dunhnm's com
pany is requested at the llnterdon Assom-
bly, Ball, to be held at Mr. Mahlon G liart's
Of Mnrrh lAln
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MUNICIPAL. FUND

MUNICIPAL FUND
Cash on hand nj last report. ST; -
Receipts. .......=..5......s 2i69 60
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-22
GENERAL GARCIA
HAS ARRIVED.
He is Going to Washington TO Try
to Better Cuban Conditions and
Arrange the Customs.

NEW YORK, Nov 21.-General Garcia
and the other Cuban delegates from the
Cuban Assembly, who are On route TO
Washington for the purpose - iayins
before President Mckinley resolution
adopted by the assembly as 10 the iu-
ts.r, OF the island OF Cuba, arrived here
to-day on the Seguranca
General Garcia. when seen on the
steamer. said he was delighted 20 be IN
New York again, and he looked forward
with pleasure 20 the commissions can
on President Mckinley. THE Cubans
have no other feelings for the Americans
than those OF friendship and gratitude.
As Tor myself / believe in American oc-
cupation of cuba until order has been
restored. / believe in the United States
having Cuba. but not forever l am for
a free Cuba. and so are all other Cubans.
There is no sentiment on the island for
annexation. All Cubans have faith in
Mr. Mckinley.
.'Thc commission oe which I am the
head. Is not going TO Washington with
any propositions for the Presidents con-
slderation. we are going there 10 cry
and better the conditions arrange the
customs duties. and obtain better post
oiice facilities
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-22
STRIKE IN AUGUSTA.
The Operatives in Three of the Largest
Cotton Mills Go Out.

ATLANTA, GA, November H.-Aftcr
threatening for some days, the local mill
trouble culminated in an individual walk
out. over three thousand employees are
idle three Of the ldrgest mills and one
of tho smaller being included in the
trouble. They are: King Mill. tl,WD spin
dies. 1Osj hands; Siblcy with z9J hanos
and 4.2j5 spindlcs Enterprise, 5000 SPIN
dies. 500 hands; Iasc,ta, 1868 spindles' 10
hands. The affair SIS styled IAN indl-
vidual walk out" while it is in reality
a strike.
Tho trouble began about n month ago.
when the Southern Manufacturers Asso-
cianon announced that in order 10 meet
connection il was necessary to make
reduction of from to l3 per cent. IN aH
branches of the mill industry. Nhen
the scale of reduction was posted It was
found that it started with, I'm some cases
bclev, the section hands. none above being
cut. StraightWay the operatives began
organization under the direction or the
l3cal representatives, Of tho Federation
Of Labor.
Saturday the merchants Of the cry
with but two exceptions, presented TO
Mr. Charles Estes. president of the asso-
citation a petition, asking that no present
reduction be made. as it would precipitate
a strike The petition was received as
information. The walk-out started THIS
morning in the weaving department OF
the sibley. operatives joining from the
King. The strikers then went over 10
the Enterprise, and were Joined by the
workers there. A mass-mceting was held
this evening speeches being made by sey-
eral operatives and Hon. Patrick Wa-sh'
Mayor of the city. Upon his suggestion
a committee of five were appointed 10
,,.,tt an tbe mill owners, 90 see what
could he adjusted. This conference Will
ta.e place tomorrow morning Mt l9.5o.
Meanwhile there is grim determination
on both sides.
rbcre has been no disturbance Of any
kind though the factory district is per-
feet hive of meetings Tonight.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-22
TRUE BILL AGAINST QUAY.
He Was Indicted Yesterday for the
Unlawful Use of State Money.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 1.-THE grand
jury to-day presented to the county
court troe bills of Indictment against
United States Senator NJ s. Quay; his
son. Richard II. Quay and Benjamin j.
Haywood eN-State Treasurer. The blla
charge the defendants with conspiracy
with John 5. Hopkins, late cashier Of the
Peoples Bank for the unlawful use OF
the moneys Of the bank in the purchase
Of stock and conspiracy with Hopkins IN
the misuse of State funds on deposit In
the Peoples Bank Hopkins committed
suicide by shooting I'm March last.
The truo bills returned by the grand
jury are hvo in number. The first
charges NJ. S. Quay with consDiring with
John s. Hopkins for the unlawful use OF
the money of the Peoples Bank in the
purchase and sale of stocks of various
corporations for the account. benefit and
profit OF NJ. y. Quay. The second indict-
mont charges NJ. $. Quay with conspir-
Ing with John $. Hopkins to unlawfully
buy and sell stocks. knowing that the
said HOPKINS WAS cashier of tho Peoples
Bank The third Indictment charges
Benjamin j. Haywood. NJ. 5. Quay and
Richard II. Quay with conspiracy % con-
vert to their use 10000 of the public
money of the State on December J, 1895,
when Haywood was the state Treasurer
of Ponnsylvania. and also with the use
of 100000. The fourth bill charges NJ. 5.
Quay and Benjamin j. Haywood with
conspiracy together with John 5. Hop
kns William Ifvsey. VIM. B. Hart,
Henry X. Boyer. John w Morrison,
Samuel NJ jackson and Charles III. Nc
Koe. on March 20. 1898. unlawfuily 70
use. and did use To mako profit certain
large sums of public money of the COM
monwealth which had been deposited III
the Peoples Bank by the several state
trcasurers. OF those named Messrs.
Quay. Livsey, Hart Boyer Morrison.
Jackson. and Haywood had been state
treasurers succeeding each other in the
order named.
The fifth and last bin charges Benja-
min J. Haywood. as State treasurer
with unlawfully loaning 100000 Of state
money which il is alleged went 10 Rich
ard r. Quay, and also with receiving
pocuuiary benefit from the deposit OF
state money I'm the Peoples Bank.
Senator Quay with his son Richard x.
Quay arrived here from San Luce, Fla,
to-day. TO which place they went over a
week ago. They declined 10 discuss the
Indictment found against them. The
father and his son We're Tor some time
closeted with their counsel and II ia
probable they will appear In court to-
morrow to plead 20 the charges con-
tained in the indictments, and as Dis
trict Attorney Graham Will press Tor an
immediate trial there Is q likelihood of
the case being called next Wednesday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-22

report showing total receipts OK SbZH'h'
total expenditures S2.S59.35.
W. W Vicar from the Preachers Re
lief Society made report showing re-
celpts to be sl72s6f; expenditures, sl6'-
lj9. 81.
The Committee on Publishing Interests
recommended Or. ]. J. Lancrty and rev.
II. NJ. Hope 20 be editors OF tho CHRIS
tian Advocate.
ORDER OF THE DAY.
The order OF the day being called a. II
NJ, Bishop Granbcry conducted the ser
vice and tha memorials were read.
Those on Rev. L. 5. Reed and Rev jacob
Manning by Rev. Men. simpson, OF
Farmvile stating when both OF these
devout preachers died
Rev. S. S. Lambeth read the memorial
on the life and character Of Or. Spen-
Ger: Or. j. j. Lafferty. on Rev. DR.. Nans
derslice; W. +. Edwards, j. l.. Edwards
and J. J. Ladorty ID. D., on w. u. Wal
lace.
TO VIRGINIA BEACH,.
Tho conference after hearing these mo-
MORALS adjourned FOR the day 10 give
the ministers and lay delegates an op-
portunity to visit Virginia Beach, an ex-
cursion having been arranged for them
The conference is about through with
its work and IS now waiting on the COM
mittee which is inquiring into the White
d-Wrisht-CannOn affair.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-22

be placed In readiness for immediate
service and occupation OF Cienfucgos.
Since that time IL has been found mat
there are now 1900 spanish troops at
Cienfuegos and that more Spanish troops
arc TO be sent there. so that the Spanish
garrison cannot be removed in time for
occupancy by the American troops on or
about December 1st. This was the date
originally fixed when General Snyder
should go 90 Cicnfuegos.
Besides the 1900 troops originally at
this place. IT has boen found necessary
TO send a large number Of troops from
Havana on account Of the disturbances
and mutiny which has occurred there.
The preparations thus far made 90 not
indicate that tho United States authorl-
ties arc in any great hurry about send
ing troops 10 Cuba No ships for trans
ports have been assembled at savannah
ana no orders have been issued for the
quartermastor's department 10 send trans
ports TO Southern points FOR tho en-
barkation OF troops 90 Cuba
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-22
AGUlNALD0 INDIGNANT.
lie Rcsents General Ncrritt's Reply to
the Arraignment of the Junta.

LONDON. Nov. u.-Agouciilo. the agent
of Aguinaldo. with HIS advisers. returned
here from Paris this morning. lie an
nouncod himself as being very indignant
at the statements made by Maj0r-General
Wesley Merritt I'm reply 10 the arraisn-
ment Of American officers made by the
insurgent junta of Hong Kong in an open
letter 10 President Mckinley and the peo-
pie Of the United states through the As
ISOLATED Press.
The general situation also displeases
Agoncill0. and. after recalling, TO an inter-
viewer. How the Filrinos have loyally
and effectively aided the Americans he
said: General Mcrritts reference 10 the
Fuipinos as children is simply an echo
of n Spanish saying and he may. like the
Spqnish. md his error when 1t IS too late.
IL am afraid the Filpinos viii never
again submit 10 the yoke Of colonial
Government. Rather than live again as
slaves they will fight 10 the bitter end IN
defence Of their rights and freedom. My
instructions are 10 claim the recognition
of their independence.
what do the Filipinos think Of the
American proposal 80 purchase the ISL
ands?" Agoncillo was asked.
"'rhe opinion Of the Filipino government
cannot be favorable 20 it," he answered.
"as they cannot allow themselves 10 bo
bouoht and sold Ike merchandise. But
a. tho object of the Moderate indemnity
is that their recognition and peace be
established / don't see why, perhaps the
matter should not be submitted 10 their
consideration
Ael!inaidos agent was then asked what
form of government the Fiupinos would
1rcfer If they could not get complete in
dependence but declined 10 answer on
the ground that II would be premature
10 do so. but expressed confidence I'm
the honor of the American nation and
President Mckinley who viii not permit
any misunderstanding
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-22
CAMP WIk0FF
SHOWS Up BADLY
Witnesses Testify as to the Poor Ar
rangements There for Comfort
Of the Sick,

NEW YORK Nov. 4.-Major +. J..
Tves chief surgeon OF the Third or Pro-
,.sional Division, of the Fifth Army
CORPS was the first wlnes before the
War investigating Commission to-day.
iis evidence summed up, IS as follows:
NV personal opinion is that the army
was well equipped IN every respect, eX-
cont that at times there We're not enough
ambulances ana at times there was O
lack of medical supplies l never knew
a time when. If surgeon took the
trouble to hustle for medicine tnat he
failed 10 get all that was needed When
] wished supplies 1 mounted my horse
ana rode after them and when / could
not get things which were not AT head
quarters l bought them with the per-
mission OF my superiors.'
INCOMPETENT HELP.
Dr. Louis A. Siinson, OF New York,
testified in regard TO conditions at Camp
Wikon. lie said the surgeons told him
they suffered from the lack OF competent
male help. Tho witness criticised the
system prevailing at the hospitals. which
allowed patients to leave before they
Continued on Second Page)
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-22
A NEW COMMISSION.
The President Asked to Recommend
One for the StudyO yellow Fever.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Nov. I.-Presi-
dent Mckinley was visited to-day by a
committee from the American Public
Health Association. and asked % repeat
Eis recommendation OF last year, that
meteorological commission De created for
the purpose OF studying the cause and
prevention Of yellow fever, the commits
sion TO 20 direct 10 Cuba to do It's work.
The committee was composed Of Dr.
II. b. H0lbeck, Charleston, Surgeon-Gen-
oral @. VI. Sternberg, Washington, D. c;
DR.. c. Z. wilkinson, New Orleans; DR.. ).
II. Durgin. Boston, Dr. Josiah Hartwell,
Canton; Dr. a. II. Doty, New York; Or.
j. y. Porter. Jacksonville.
The President one year ago i'm his mes
sage recommended that a commission OF
four expert bactoriologists be appointed
20 conduct a systematic examination. The
committee told the President that COM
mission is more important now than ever
before. The President agreed with them
and viii repeat his recommendation OF
last year.