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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1898-12-28

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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1898-12-28

Tho sweet Young Thing--Bu why
should not women enter politics.
The Savage Bachelor-Too many
bosses there now indianapolis Jour.
nal.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1898-12-28

Whit WE III

Clara understand that Mr.. Feath-
erley paid me very pretty compliment
today
tthel-Yes What was III
Clara--He said that among the most
beautiful young ladies ut the party was
Miss Clara Smith.
Ethel with a cough)-Yes / noticed
you among them. London Fun.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1898-12-28

Tho ono who will be found i'll trial
capable OF great acts OF love Is ever tho
ono who IS doing considerable small
ones i " Robertson
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1898-12-28

Cigars at all prices, and the best
j each grade, At Kline'4.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1898-12-28

Soap was first manufactured In Brit
ain In 1924.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1898-12-28
RUPTURE CURED.

THE FAMOUS SHERMAN RUPTURE
Appliance hna no equal Can be worn
ton guaranteed or money refunded; costs
nothing TO give il trial W T. Meehan 4
son, II Thomas Street, New York formerly
with Or ] sherman
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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1898-12-28
The Daily and Sunday

A NJ Buying, Renting, Selling, Exchanging Type
"A writers OF all kinds forbusiuess, family and
rvate use. Also buying and exchanging job and
odd lots of merchandise lumber machinery, etc,
and especially slow and dead stock. Advise wants
and offerings. Everything is salable somewhere
II. II. MANSFIELD,
2i5 Broadway, New York.
May 20, 1896.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1898-12-28
The Pioneer
one cent morning newspaper in the United
States, The Record" still LEADS WHERE
OTHERS FOLLOW

Witness its uurivaled average daily eircula-
ton exceeding 1850 900 copies, and an aver
age exceeding 10000 copies for it. SUNDAY
editions, while limitations Of its plan Of
publication in every important city of the
country testify to the truth of the asser,
zion that IN the quantity and quality of IL!
contents, aud in the price at which il is
sold The Record" has established the
standard by which excellence in Journal
ism must be measured
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1898-12-28
TURNED THE TABLES.
A STORY or ARTEMUS WARD AiVb
HENRY j. BYRON.

III" Famous Wit Stnrtrd In 90 Have
Some Fun with the nramntist, hut
Found In the End Tint Tie Had Net
Ills Match at Chniliue
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-01-24

At Camarino's California Fruit
Market, corner King and Alakea
streets, YOU can always find all
kinds of fruits, nuts, vegetables,
game, fish, etc. Tel. 37S, \
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-01-24
For Sale.
For Sale

Two Houses containing 9 aud !
rooms situate on Punahou street oppo.
site Pun.hou College, Prices, $4,000
and $500, Terms, $1,000 cash each
aud balance in mortgage. Apply to
A. V. GEAR & CO.,
7O7-u 2l0 King street.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-01-24
JOHN S. WALKER.
Certificate Of the Minister Of the Inter-
iOri in re Bank Of Hawaii, Limited.

|, JAMES \. KING, Minister of the
Interior of the Republic of Hawaii, do
hereby CERTIFY that in accordance
with the requirements of Section l.,
Chapter NNIll of the Session Laws of
1881, the same being an Act to pro-
vide for the Incorporation of Banking
Companies have examined into the
condition of the "BANK OF HA-
WAII, LIMITED" corporation
formed under said Act and located in
the City of Honolulu and am salts
fled that the said Corporation has full
ly complied with the provisions re-
quired by said Act, to be complied
with before commencing the business
Of Banking, and the said corporation,
the Bank of Hawaii, Limited" is
hereby authorized to commence bust
ness.
IN WITNESS WHER EOF, | have
hcreunto placed my hand and Official
Seal this 23rd day Of December, A. D.,
1897.
'(Signed) j. \. KING,
, I9l-2m Minister of the Interior.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-01-24
J. s. Walker,
Real : Estate : Broker
AND
FINANCIAL AGENT.
Dealer in
Real Property,
Improved
or
Unimproved.
Has for Sale and Lease on
Liberal Terms.
SALE,

!. Houses and Lots on Nuuanu streets,
between Vineyard and School streets.
2. | Large Lot on Nuuenu street. be.
tween Vineyard and School streets.
3. Large Lot, Makiki st, eet, fenced, 22s
feet frontage.
4. Lot on Kinau street between Alapsi
and Kapiolani streets l40 feet frontage.
5. Lot on Lunalilo street between Alapai
and Hackfeld streets.
6. large Lots on Prospect street.
7. The Building known rs Thomas Block,
stories and embracing s trented) stores
on leased ground.
s. Rice Land at Waikane, Koolau.
9. Lot on corner of Heulu and Keeau.
uoku streets, between residence of W. A,
Bowen and lot of W. NJ. Giffard, having
frontage on Heulu street 26O feet.
| 10. Lots 6 and with House, Kalia.
Waikiki road.
/ IL. Half Acre Lot in Hilo Town.
LEASE.
| |. Cottages at Old Waikiki.
| 2. Store and Dwelling, corner wyllie
aud Nuuanu, ready for occupancy.
| 3. Lot corner Merchant and Richards
streets.
Properties Managed, Collec-
tlo'. of Rents, Loans Nego-
tiated and Advances made on
Real Estate.
JOHN S. WALKER,
Spreckels Block, Honolulu.
p. o. Box. 339. Tel. 331.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-01-01
Buslness Locals.

crr,upp OYSTER SHEIIs.-We would call
the especial attention of our readers 10 tne au-
y y of the Martin Wagner COMPANY
OYSTER and fruit packers, Baltimore ma,
who are offering the very best and Peflectly
Gry and odorless oyster shells for the making
Of roads. lawn paths, etc. Write them lor
,nntations and full information
TO CURE A COLD IN 0Ne DAY. 49,,
Take Laxative Brom0 Qninine Tablets. All
Drugoists refund the money il ii fails TO Cure
25c.
If Won want your farming implements, stock
and household goods sold to the best advant-
aoe. get P. A. Gorsuch, Westminster, to anc,
tion YOUR sales. Terms moderate; best OF
references.
WESTERN MARYLAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
AND NEW YEAR HOLIDAY EXCURSION RATES.
The Western Maryland Railroad Company
announces that Christmas and New IT ear holl-
dav excursion tickets will be sold to and be-
tween all stations on its main line, divisions
and branches. on December oath. 25ta and
3lst. 1897, and January LIST, 1898, at the low
rate Off cents per mile. These tickets will
he good on all regular trains and valid to re-
turn until Tuesday, January 4th, 1898 in
elusive The minimum charge for tickets
will be Is cents The low rates will be availed
of bv many who desire to exchange social
greetings of the season and enjoy the festive
holidays with friends along the line OF the
Western Maryland Railroad.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-01-01
Christmas Issues.

The Baltimore TtGrUH was radiant in II beautiful
scarlet cover with holly wreath. The contents,
To large extent were specially prepared for that
ISSUE and all showed eXpertneSs and talent. The
opening poem. Truants is by Miss leila IIenning,
1t niece of Mr. ID. y Ilenning, of thiS city
The Cecil Wing issued IL beautifully illustrated
business edition. showing the men who are max
ing Elkton live town. together with business
houses churches, private residences, &c.
The Kent News CheStertown, had its first and
last pages printed in II beautiful brown tint. The
MeSsrs. rsilton are live newspaper men. ami give
their patrons firSt-caSS journal - times year.
The Philadelphia Ledger contained especially
prepared stories poetry, and other suitable articles
1t was the best Issue that journal has given its
readers for many years. and % was read with great
ZcSt.
THE GREAT PRESS AIMANAC.-The Philadelphia
Press Almanac for lS!IS is not only worthy of the
great newspaper whose name ii bears. but is fully
the equal in most respects, and in some the superior
of the nations foremost almanac publications. 1t
ia II well printed volume OF 800 pages, and con
tains information on all topics which the student
the professional man, or the workman can possibly
desire to consult 1t will be especially interesting
because Ofits local statistics. every resident of
Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and Mary
land. Special attention has been given To matters
of vital Importance to the farming and agricultural
interests. The Philadelphia Press Almanac is,
in brief IL comprehensive and exact supplement To
the great encyclopedias and dictiona ries of the
country, bringing their wealth of in Information up
to date. 1t will answer any question i'll the scope
of an almanac, which may he placed before it. lis
low price - cents renders it indispensable to all.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-01-01
A Gloomy View OF Baltimore.
Taxpayer

Tax payer writing to the Baltimore
Herdid, SAYS:
We have been fondly deludiug ourselves with the
hope that the census would show population oil
at least coo instead of hundred thousand less
than that number. ~
Seven years and no development. To stand still
is to go back What does it all mean? We boast
of our natural advantages, superior iaclHtleS lol
handling vast traffic, Il fine harbor and splendid
elevators for storing grain, together with three
well-equipped railroads and an export business tina
places our city in the foremost rank rs shipper
cereals and manufactures.
1t means that high taxation and bad GOV
eminent is driving people out of the city. The
city has Just entered upon lis third year OF
Republican rule, thanks to the Sim and .Nc"S.
and the crowd in control of the city comStl-
ute .:the worst elements of the Republican
partv The condition of the city will go
from bad TO worse, and Baltimore will keep
on going backward A very unsatisfactory
assessment, high taxation. large funded
debt and a constantly growing Heating debt.
six thousand tenanless building and IL! col
amns of tax sales is certainly a gloomy out
look for once proud Baltimore.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-01-01
RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

Ascension Church.-Sunday, Jan. 2.-Holy Eu-
charis at 80 Il. Mathis at 10 IA. NJ second Holy
Eucharist at103O a. IN. Evehson% at loand ) p. M
Neutrality-suspicious. and Holy Eucharist at : a. m.
Eyensong Except Fridays At , p m. Evensong
Friday, at 80 p. m. i. D. Taylor, Rector
St. PauI's Reformed Church.-Sunday School at
9l5 Il. m. Divine Service at 1870 Il. M ana p
III. Holy Communion January 9, at 10. 80 a. m.
Calvin :. Slagle, Pastor.
Centenary NJ Z. Church.--Sunday school at 915
II. IN. Preaching 1T 1870 Il. m: ana 80 p m.
Junior League at 80 D. m. Senior League at 6.41
u. IA. Prayer meeting Wednesday, at 80 p. IN.
REV Wesley Davis ID. D., will preach in the morn
ing Joel Brown, Pastor.
Carroll Charge, Reformed Church.-Benj amin s
Church-Sunday school at 100 p M Divine ser
vice at , p. IN. &. Matthews Church-sun4a91y
school at 9 a. m. Divine service at 10 a. m. Holy
Communion as fOllOWs-JeruSlem Church, Janu
airy 9; Benjamin Church. January IL; ST. Matthew
Church. January 80. H. J. Macalister, Pastor
The Benevolent and Aid Society of Beniamin's
Reformed Church VIII meet at the parsonage on
Friday next, January :. at 1o p M
ST. Johns Church, Rev. Father Cassidy, Pastor
Sunday-Low Mass ut I'D High Mass III 10 Il. III.
VespefS ut 30 p m. During the Week.-Mrs. ut I
Il. IN.
Salem Charge Lutheran Church : Benjamin 5
Gn"rGh r. s. C. at " s. ob rFea chmTsh
5. 4. Diehl Pastor
Grace Lutheran Church.-sunday school at o
Il. Preaching at 1870 4. IN. and 80 p. IN. by
Rev II. L. Elderdice. y. p. s c. +. at G45 p. m
Holy Communion sunday, January o morning
and evening Preparatory services Friday prcccd-
ing, ut 80 p. m. 7. ii. Miller, Pastor.
Methodist Protestant Church, Rev. W. L. Graham
d. D. PaSt0r-Sabbath Services-Sunday school at
9. H. m. Holy Communion ut 1880 Il Preach
ing and revival service at 80 p. III. Junior G. f.
at 3 p. m. y. 7. :. G. f. ut ESQ p Revival ser
vices during next week.
The Presiding Elder, Rev. C. W. Baldwin, will
preach at Pleasant Grove NJ Z. Church. Sandyville,
on Sunday, January Q ut 80 p III. Sunday school
Missionary Meeting at 10 Il. M. followed by the
Quarterly LovcfeaSt. C.. l.. Dudrcar Pastor.
services in the Bethel. at UniontOWn, on sunday
at 1920 Il. m. Special Chiidrcn's Service III Frizel
burg at , p. m. Preachingat Maybcrry at p. m.
and each evening during the week.
: L. Craft, Pastor.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-01-01
Suicide as a Joke.

CALDWELL, y. j.. Dec. 27.-Two prison
erS, Frank Barbain, an Italian, and Harry
McCallum. colored, hanged themselves about
the same time in the penitentiary at Caldwell
today. McCallum. who attempted suicide a>
Joke. is dead. Barban will recover
Barbain had been i'll and respondent ior
some time. He fastened strap to the bar,
of his cell and hanged himself, but was dis
covered lay Il keeper before life was extinct.
and was reSuscitated. Barban said he had
tried to kill himself because he was i'll and
tired Of living.
When the excitement caused by Barbain ;
attempt had subsidized somewhat McCallum
told his prison mates that he would play "a
Joke on the keepers by feigning suicide. 4
few moments latera convict who was in It cell
adjoining McCallum's heard the latters cell
door rattle, followed by Il groan.
y shout of warning brought the keepers to
the scene. McCallum was found hanging
from the door. He had tied one end of IA
strap TO the bars and the other about his neck.
bent his knees under him and allowed his full
weight To hang on the strap. McCallum
showed no signs of life when the keepers
reached his side. though he had not been
hanging more than few minutes
The body was carried downstairs and Il
physician was summoned. The physician
worked hard over McCallum, but could not
save his life. He said the strap must have
pressed against the man 5 .iugular vein in such
Il way as 10 render him unconscious almost
instantly. McCallum was serving a sixty
days sentence for larceny. and was booked
for release next Thursday.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-01-01
New Windsor Items.

Christmas day of 1897 was ushered in at
this place without any demons tratien what
ever All the stores, hotels and other places
of business were closed. and the places of
worship even omitted TO usher in the great
Festival of the Church. either by ringing the
bells or having any service whatever. In fact
the whole place seemed henighted even
the small boy with his horns and Grecrackers
was CONSPICUOUS by his absence. The latter
was very acceptable. as heretofore it was II
great nuisance A few outsiders appeared in
town but the cutting wind and the desola tie
quiet soon dispersed them. but of course IN
door preparations were made for the inner
man.
The usual entertainments of the Sunday
schools took place during last week. The
children were presented with useful books.
coAfectioncrieS and oranges. much to their
delight.
Great qualification is evinced for the efforts
of MessrS l.. II. Dielman. DIR. John Bulling
ton and Nathan Fl. Bale in regard to the
establishment of an electric light and fresh
water plant. and their efforts should 50 meet
with the approval Of the community AS to re-
suit in the establishment of any ne 'ded en-
largement of the plant.
Philip Stouffer, sen-iu-law of the late
Thomas Sheppard, died here at the residence
of his son-i law, Louis Stouffer on Tuesday
evening. Mr.. Stouffer is a brother to Ephralm.
Daniel and Joseph A. Stoufter, of this place.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-01-01
News of the Week

Hogs are selling in Illinois at three cents
per pound, on the hooi
The Comptroller of the Currency has auth
orized the Nevada National Bank of San
Francisco to begin business; capital s., 900,
600.
a Los Angeles despatch says that the
orange and lemon crops of Southern Califor-
MIA have been injured by frost during sue
cession of cold nights.
Krag, Reynolds & Co., wholesale grocers
of Indianapolis, Indiana, on Monday gave a
mortgage to secure notes amounting 1926.
229.3S, and then assigned.
Louis Leon, Cleveland Ohio, clothier has
assigned. The assets are $4,000, and the
liabilities $50, 900. Prior to assigning chattel
mortgages were filed for S16,210 TO secure
promlssory notes.
In Chicago, John II. Lea has been appoint
ed receiver for the Berry Company, manu-
facturers ofcoRfectionery and ice cream. The
Berry Company was Incorporated in 1894 with
Il capital stock of $4,000.
Samuel Sloan. for over 30 years President
of the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Railroad, was so years old on the 23d ult.,
and the employees presented him with gold
tea service costing $4,000.
Ine StcdiheI Clty vi IOPehd, WHICH HAS ar
rived at Port Townsend from Juneau, brings
advices to the effect that the NOVEL; Gold
Mining Company and Berners Bay Mining
and Milling Company have passed into the
hands of receiver. The companies owned
more property than any one corporation in
Alaska.
In the United States Circuit Court ip Mil
waukee, Wisconsin, on Monday, a decree of
foreclosure was entered in favor of j. A.
Stewart and f. H. Abbott. as trustees, against
the Winconsin Central Railroad Company for
S12, 100000 the amount of the first mortgage
bonds; unpaid interest coupons of 81, 800, 900,
and interest on the deferred interest payments
since July l. 1894, the total amount being
$14, 1909, 125.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-01-01
Serious Situation in Europe.

All the great powers of Europe are prepaf-
ing for war, and it is not unlikely there may
be general war unless great caution prevails
and a mere conservative spirit. Russia is
DESTROYS of having a better outlet on The Ia
c;6c ocean. and has occupied Port Arthur III
China. Japan is incensed at this, and so m
tense is the war feeling that the ministry mas
resigned. China has not paid the war m
dempitv TO Japan, and the latter government
i disposed to resent Russia's occupation of
Chinese ports Germany has sent tieet to
Chinese waters and occupied "a port. France
AID Italy each have war vessels there and
England has Il powerful fleet. England is
also strengthening the Notifications at Glib
ralter and has about five thousand men at
work. All of these nations are building war
ships and strengthening Notifications, and
activity prevails in military affairs.
Should Russia persist in appropratlng
Chinese territory. other governments will take
slice also. Bat Japan will protest, and her
people. flushed with their recent success III war,
feel themselves capable Of coping with any OF
the great powers. England, Jealous of Rus
sian aggression, is standing with Japan, and
the fleets of both governments are anchored
together at Port Hamilton, small island
south of COrea.
The situation is very Serious-much more
so than during the war between Turkey and
Greece. The powers then allowed the Turks
10 overpowsr Greece. although their sympa
thies were with the latter Russia, in fact
was behind Turkey, and in the event off gen
era war then, Russia would have had an ap
pertunity it has long sought. to have SeiZed
the Dardanelles and the BOsphorouS.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-01-01
Frizellburp Items,

One of The saddest deaths in the city of
Pittsburg for some time was that of William
II. Wilkinson, who died at the home of bis
Sonin- law. Thomas Merton, we'll known
newspaper man of that city. Mrs. Wilkinson
died last Tuesday afternoon and Wien the
griefstricken husband looked upon her face
for the last time the Thursday afternoon pre-
vorts he babe her good-by with the remark
that he would be with her in few days. A
son. who is an engineer on Texas railroad,
is on his way to Pittsburg, having been mott
fed of the death of his mother, but does not
know that the father is dead also. The de-
ceased was 6G years old. He and his wife
had lived together for 40 years. He was Il
locomotive engineer and some years ago was
master mechanic in the Baltimore Il Ohio
shops in Chicago. Three sons and three
daughters survive him. Mrs. Joseph Free
man. of this place, was sister of Mrs. Wiki
inson. Mrs. Wilkinson formerly lived in
Westminster and was wellknown in that vi
cnity.
The Young Peoples society gave free
entertainment in this place on Sunday even.
ing last. The children, as we'll as the one
who had prepared them for the occasion, de-
serve to be commended.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-01-01
Pleasant Valley Items.

The Christmas entertainment held on
Thursday night of last week was very well
attended, as the school is large, numbering
with officers and teachers 24O. The exercises
were very good. The training was done by
Miss Lizzie Myers; choir singing was led by
n. H. Bankert Revs Maeallister and Ehr-
hart were present and assisted in the exer-
cises and received gifts also with the school.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed. NJ. Hahn were surprised
bv their children coming home on Christmas
and all bringing gifts, consisting of many use
full things. Those present were Charles
Black and wife, Emory Ebaugh. wife and
sister Ada, and Miss Birtie, of Baltimore. A
general good time was enjoyed by all
Ice from four to five inches thick is being
housed