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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1899-02-15
Ths Mutual LILO Insurance Company OF
New York.

The Annual Statement Of Tho Mu-
tnsl Life Insurance Company Of New
York showing the business transacted
by that Company for the year ending
1893, shows an amazing growth. Tho
assets were increased $23, $50, 8s7 and
the total sum now held by this institu-
ton for the security Of it's policy hold
ers is 1871, 5l7, 1926. The Mutual Life,
after placing 1888, 05s, $40 to the credit
OF the reserve fund in accordance with
the requirements OF the Now York In
surance Department, has remaining
surplus of S44 ,458, 6s4 The surplus
shows growth for the year amount
ing to 81, $50, 400, from which dividends
are apportioned.
In 1898 the claims paid arising from
the death of policy holders amounted
to 213, 265, 008, and in addition TO this
the Company paid during the twelve
months 81 ,4s5, 75l on account Of on
dowments, dividends, etc. The gen
eral business OF The Mutual Life in
1898, when compared with the results
during tho previous year, is highly
satisfactory. The insurance in force
December 81, 1897, amounted to 1896,
602,3 Sl. On December 81, 1898, the
business in force aggregated in amount
1870, 496, $40, which is unequsled by
any other company in the world.
Since it's organization in 1s43, The
Mutual Life Insurance Company of
New York has paid TO it's policy hold
ers S4s7, 74S, $40.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1899-02-15
THE EXCELLENCE OF SYRUP OF FIGS


is due not only To the originality and
simplicity of the combination, but also
to the care and skill with which 1t Is
manufactured by scientific processes
known To the CALIFORNIA Fro SYRUP
Co. only, and we wish to Impress upon
all the Importance of purchasing the
true and original remedy. As the
genuine Syrup of Figs is manufactured
by the CALIFORNIA Fra SYRUP Co.
only, knowledge of that fnct will
assist one in avoiding the worthless
limitations manufactured by other par
ties. The high standing of the CALI
FoRNiA Fra SYEUP Co. with the medi-
cal profession, and the satisfaction
which the genuine Syrup of Figs has
given to millions of families, makes
the name of the Company guaranty
o. the excellence Of its remedy. 1t Is
far ia advance of all other laxatives,
os it acts on the kidneys, liver and
bowels without irritating or weaken
ing them, and IL does not grippe nor
nauseatc. In order TO get its beneficial
effects, please remember the name Of
the Company
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN TRAscIsCO, Gal
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1899-02-15

For Sele-sn ssh Office railing, about
Is feet long. with gate. Apply al THE
RECORD offlce.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1899-02-15

Mr.. Hale. Chairman OF the Naval
Affairs Cqmmittee, favorsbly reported
to the Senate blu creating an Ad-
miral OF the navy. The bill, 1t is well
understood, Is made to lit Rear-Ad-
mlral Dewey, apd 1t is expected that
when the bill becomes law he viii
he nominated by the President for the
affice
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1899-02-15

Prom The Divisihlc Surplus dividend will be
spportioued as usual.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1899-02-15

have carefully examined the foregoing state
fncu. aud hud the same 10 he correct liabilities
alcuistcd l., tie Insurance Department
CHARLES A. PgiILER Auditor
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1899-02-15

Received for Premiums SIa,3iS,.ts II
frnm all other sources l3,6s7 $50 ~
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1899-02-15

The worst blizzard since 1883 visited
New York City and blockaded the
streets with snow, paralyzing local
traffic. Governor Roosevelt ordered
that Ave armories be thrown open for
the use OF the poor. Tho rivers and
barhors we're icebound
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-24
WELLCOME'S GUILT
DECLARED PROVED
Supreme Court of Mon
tana DiSbarS Him.
GAVE COIN TO LEGISLATORS
Decision Means That the Lawyer
Used Money to Influence Votes
for United States Senator
Clark.
GAVE COIN TO LEGISLATORS
Special Dispatch to The Cali.

HELENA. Mont, Dec 23.-The Supreme
Court to-day announced its decision IN the
welcome disbarment case. The court In
an opinion per curiam by the whole court
reviews the recent memorable proceed
ings had before ii and concludes by find
ing that John Il. Welcome must DC de-
prived OF the privilege OF further acting
as an attorney and counselor at law.
The court begins its opinion by review
ing bneny the charges preferred against
w ellcome OF bribery and conspiracy TO
Drlbe, as well as the recent proceedings
before the court. The court says that IN
discussing the case IL Will eliminate all
charges based upon Information. address
ing itself directly 10 the question Of the
quit or innocence OF the accused on the
specihc charge OF bribery. on account Of
cause disbarment must be made In case
either the charge OF bribery or tuat OF
conspiracy 10 bribe Is sustained by the
proof the court will cOnfine Itself TO the
Senator Clark Of Madison County. refer
ring 10 the cases OF Carr. Whiteside and
Myer only In so far as IL is necessary to
elucidate the Clark charge.
The court discards those portions Of the
evidence bearing on the financial transac-
tlons OF Warner, Geiger and Hobson as
immaterial. II quotes extensively from
the testimony of State Senator Clark as
10 his meeting with Whiteside. the two
planning 10 meet with Welcome for the
purpose OF getting the money to expose
bribery and the scene in Welcomes room
in the Helena Hotel when the money was
paid 10 Clark.
In a long review OF the evidence the
court holds that the payment OF 80 900 by
Welcome to State Senator Clark TO infiu-
proved and that Welcome should be dis
barred for the act.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-24
"lITTlE BO-PEEP"
AT THE TlVOLI

II is a merry Christmas at the Tivoll
with Little Bo-Peep." Ferris Hartman
has got his second wind and mOnopolizes
the comedy. We remember Teddy" for
many things, but chiefly. / think. for his
unthinkable costumes. and now that he
is with us again he outdoes all his pre-
vious efforts in the matter Of grotesque
costuming. There is humor in his green
Gainsborough in IN. first act. and his
habiliments in the second are fearfully
and wonderfully wrought. The question
is, can he continue 10 exceed himself?
Little Bo-Peep" fits the occasion suf-
ficiently well. II has a certain celerity
and the pauses between laughs are not
too long. Yet candidly I would suggest
to the theatrical mechanic who constructs
our up-tO-date burlesques that IL would
be wiser in him not to dump things on
the stage too hurriedly. This mixture Of
good stun and good enough stun Is not
fair 10 any One-neither the public. nor
the actors. nor the author. When the
TivoH proposes Gt might be more correct
TO say when the management OF the Tiy-
oil thinks 10 produce another eXtrava-
ganza, let IL pause. How much better
would It be to take pains! How much
better 10 cast aside the mass OF indif-
ferent dialogue and make the thing clever
from beginning TO end
This would necessitate, perhaps the
laying over OF a contemplated production
for a six-month or year. but In the end
We would be served with an entertain
ment that would not only appeal 10 the
easily pleased. but would interest the
most blase listener. That would mean a
recOrd-breaking run. and therein the pa
tient author would find his reward.
Little Bo-Peep" has it's foundation in
English burlesque and the original rhyme
crops out occasionally. | wonder II II has
ever struck the paraphrasts Of English
burlesque that il might be we'll for them
TO make their versions in rhyme. a mod
ern extravaganza with genuine claims 10
literary merit would offer a new interest
OF the people at the TiyOli some honor
able mention may be made. After Hart
man and very close al that. comes Alf
Wheelan. who. If not good enough for
first comedian, Is almost too good for
second. AS old Mother Hubbard he
makes much Of the fun Annie Meyers
is not prominent. but she carries her part
with the same snap as usual and sings
with a much improved voice. Miss Morti-
mer also sings and right well. though her
merit lies chiefly I'm a few tricks Of vocal
iZation that she seems to have effectively
developed. There is in the second act a
travesty on the male quartet that Cun-
accompanied) abOmination that IS more
than half-clever. Without further detail.
however. Little BO-Peep" cannot fail TO
amuse. and. while We attend the coming
OF The consistently clever burlesque we
can be very satisfactorily entertained BY
this holiday attra ction"
PORTER GARNET.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-24
YOUNG MAN ARRESTED
ON A SERIOUS CHARGE
John Hagerman, a Drug Clerk, Ac-
cused of Robbing a
Woman

John Hagerman, a young drug clerk,
was taken into custody last night by Of
fite=s -G3lefa and MaSaa- and charged at
the City Prison with robbery. The pris-
oner was arrested on a warrant sworn TO
by Mrs. Robert McCord. otherwise known
as Myrtle Henderson" and Myrtle An
derson," young woman who tried 10 end
her life last Sunday morning by swallow
ing carbolic acid.
AS was published exclusively in The
Call on Wednesday last. Mrs. McCord was
attacked in her room in the Parker House
and robbed OF $40. and was so upset by the
action Of her husband, who participated
in the crime. that she swallowed the poi
SON. The woman was taken TO the hospi-
tai and placed out of danger. On learning
of the robbery Captain Whitman detailed
Officers Joy and Wilson on the case. but
they were unable 10 find the men who
perpetrated the crime.
Mrs McCord was set on having her hus-
band and his companion punished for the
attack on her. SO she swore 10 the war
, rants. During the past few days she has
kept her eye open for her assailants, and
last night she located Hagerman and no.
tilted Policemen Colen and Magee and
they placed him under arrest.
Hagerman denied that he robbed the
woman. Robert McCord. the man who
ran off with the money, is still at large.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-24
CALIFORNIA TEMPLARS
AT THE GRAND C0NCLAVE

The members Of California Commandery
No. ! and those of Golden Gate Com
mandery No l6. knights Templar. of
this city are making. through their re-
spective committees. great preparations
for the triennial conclave, to be held in
Louisville. Ky. in 1901. The first named
has secured quarters In the Gait House
for $50 Sir Knights. and the latter for 20
at the same hotel The members OF Cali
fornia will have their headquarters in the
lower part Of the building, while the 9TH
er will occupy the billiard hall. The
knights Of California will build a grand
arch at First and Main streets. that VIII
be known as the California arch. while
the members OF Golden Gate Will have an
electrical display in front OF the Gait
House. They have made arrangements s
for a grand display I'm the parade. and
they will entertain in most hOspitab!e
manner keeping up the reputation that
wherever they have attended the con-
claves.
The members Of California Commandc7y
will appear in the parade mounted on
cort OF Sir Reuben II. Lloyd Of this city.
the most eminent grand master, on his
trip across the continent. on the way 90
St Louis the communicates Of Colorado.
Kansas and Missouri Will join in the es-
cort to the conclave city.
The several communicates Of the various
States and Territories are all active in the
matter OF preparations. Up to last week
forty-hve commanderies had secured
quarters in Louisville. and orders Tor
more rooms were still arriving.
One OF the features Of the grand on
campment Of the United States will be the
competitive drill. In which a number Of
the organizations will take part. Golden
It, and expects TO be in the very fore
front
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-24
Walhalla's Christmas Tree.

A more jovial and sociable set of people
never met In & lodge room Of the Odd
Fellows building than that which was in
that OF Walhalla Rebekah Lodge last
night TO enjoy the Christmas festival ar
ranged by the members. The room was
tastefully decorated with the colors Of the
order. and at one end was a tree .oaded
down with presents for all. Mrs. Mere
dith. the noble grand. was the mistress Of
ceremonies, and after the close OF the
lodge invited all TO partake OF a bountiful
COLLATION.. A series of games followed.
and prizes were awarded 10 each winner.
after which there were dancing. singing of
English and German ballads and the dis
t-Ibution of the prizes. Next month this
lodge. which is the only German one OF
the order In this city, Will install the fol-
lowing officers: Georgiana Hencken. no.
bic grand; Josephine Ducrew. vice graud;
Emma Greninger. recording secretary I:
Tillie Lorentz. financial secretary. and Ju-
liza Marks treasurer.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-24
TRAIN DERAILED
TO SAVE LIFE
Prompt Action Averts a
Wreck at Stockton.
Special Dispatch to The Call

STOCKTON. Dec. 23-The prompt &c
tion OF Towerman Meyers this evening in
running the north-bound Santa Fe pas
senger train on the derailing switch
averted a smash-up and probable attend
ant loss OF life. The passenger engine
went into a ditch a few feet from the
Southern Pacific and Santa Fe crossing,
and the Southern Pacific freight, which
was crossing the Santa Fe track. passed
on in safety.
The Santa Fe passenger. due here at 6
o'clock. was late and approached the
ern Pacific freight was moving out. Tow
erman Meyers saw that the freight would
be on the crossing first. and as the pas
senger did not seem 10 be slowing down.
he threw open the derailing switch and
the Santa Fe train run In at lively clip.
In less time than takes to tell IL the en-
gine went over into the ditch. Engineer
Armstrong and the fireman jumped. es-
Gaping injury. The passengers We're
given a good shaking up by the sudden
stop. At the moment the engine was
thrown the Southern Pacific freight en-
gine and two cars Of a long train were
across the Santa Fe track. indicating that
the passenger engine would have struck
square had IL not been got under con-
troll or deralled. The engine rolled over
in the ditch and lies on its side. The
forward trucks OF the baggage car are on
the track. but the other coaches re-
mained.
There Is a dispute among railroad men
as 20 whether or not Meyers was justified
in his action. Engineer Armstrong claims
that the signals were not given him ana
II they had been ne could have brought
his engine 10 a standstin before the
Southern Pacific track was reached.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-24
BOYS OVER EIGHTEEN
YEARS MAY ENLIST
CONSENT OF PARENTS rs NOT
NECESSARY.
Far Reaching Opinion Handed Down
by United States District Judge
de Haven in an Enlist
ment Case.

Boys who have passed their eighteenth
year. who are imbued with military ar
dor and enlist in the navy, must serve
for the fun period Of their enlistment, &C
cording 10 an opinion handed down yes
terday by United States District Judge
de Haven. The case IN issue was tat
OF Eugene L. Norton. 70 years old. who
enlisted on a naval vessel in this har-
Dor. Norton's mother applied for wit
OF habeas corpus and asked for the re-
lease OF her boy on the ground that he
was a minor. under the age Cf p years
and therefore could not legally enlist
without he consent Of his parents.
Judge de Haven lays down the PROPOSE
ton that Congress has the right 10 declare
what class Of persons shall be permitted
20 enlist la the navy and may provide by
law for the enlistment OF minors there
IN without the consent Of parents or guar
dams. The opinion states further that the
Revised Statutes provide that minors be-
tween l6 and IS years Of age shall not
be enlisted IN the naval service without
the consent OF parents or guardians and
the Judge draws the inference that minors
over the age Of Is years may lawfully en-
list in the navy without the consent of
parents or guardians. such consent being
required only where the eligible minor
Is under the age OF IS years.
In accordance with the opinion the
court ordered young Norton into the GUS
tody Of the United States naval au-
thorities TO serve for the full period OF
his enlistment. Bert Schlesinger, the at
torney for Norton. will take an appeal
- the United States Circuit Court Of An
peals.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-24
STRANGE FREAKS OF
AN INSANE CARPENTER
Breaks a Pasadena Water Main Be
cause Eis Meter Had Been
Talra-, Osr+

PASADENA. Dec. S3-This city has a
crazy man who is a genius at touching
upon the very limits OF the laws endur-
aucc. Hls name is A. T. Hagler. He is a
carpenter and his record for disturbing
The peace dates back 20 last summer.
Hagier began by threatening 20 kill the
zauler0 ~ the North Pasadena Water
Company. ~. II. Salisbury. Tor reading his
water meter Then he took IL into his
head THAI the zau5erO or some other OF his
enemies were trying 20 Kill him. lie pro-
cured "a revolver and each night shot into
rho bushes and hedges about his premises,
thinking - kl parties who were lying in
Walt f1r him. Along IN the fan ne re-
ported that some one had shot through
showed The bullet which he picked from
his bedpost Had he been IN the house at
the time, he declared, the bullet would
have hlt him.
4 policeman gave him a talking to and
Hagler retaIated by circulating mean
stories about the policeman. This made
The officer angry. and one day. after his
beat was over. he took On his star. halted
LLA-zlaE The street and E4Na him q hnf
shot in the face with his fist. The next
CAV the carpenter. was stalking up and
down the streets with a revolver buckled
ir plain View about his waist He had
left on his coat. so that there would be
no danger OF the guns not being seen.
Time wore on, and the peaceful citizens
waited to see what would happen next.
Dn sunday morning there came a vol
uhle flow of water down the principal
street and IL was supposed that a cloud
burst had occurred. This was not the
case however. The zanjero OF the North
Pasadena Water Company had taken out
HaElers meter and cut of his water sup
Yiy because De would not pay. So HaRier
had procured "a shovel and an AK and had
dug down 20 the water main and cut Il
square in two. thinking 10 drown out the
natives. ais enemies.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-24
ADVERTISEMENTS.
COULD TRY THEM ALL.
A Drug Clerks Experience.

The following letter from Mr.. H 3.
Stark. l022 Pine street Scranton. Pa, ex-
plains Itself and viii De OF interest 20
thousands who have suffered the tortures
of that common trouble. hemorrhoids or
piles.
sir. Stark says: Il feel Il my duty TO
write an unsolicited testimonial regarding
The Pyramid Pile Cure. Since a boy /
have suffered untold agony from piles. /
have tried all available remedies. con-
eulted many physicians. but without help
or even relief. have been employed as
a drug clerk FOR the past fifteen years,
consequently have been in a position
where I could try all OF the new and old
remedies FOR piles. but as before stated
20 no avail
About six weeks ago was again suffer-
lnr from my old trouble. and as an ex-
rerfnent tried the Pyramid Pile Cure. and
let me say that IL gave instant relief and
I am now wholly cured. 1 am sure also
that the cure is permanent.
Il shall always recommend the Pyramid
10 any one suffering from any form OF
piles and shall do what can 10 advance
he sale OF 20 excellent a remedy" Signed
The pyramid Pile Cure is the most
ropular and widely known OF any remedy
ever offered for piles.
II Is the most popular because II Is the
most successful. II cures every form OF
miles without pain or detention from daily
Sccupafion and contains no opiate or CO.
caine or any poisonous or injurious sub
an druggists sell the Pyramid Pile Cure
at 50 cents for full sized packages.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-24
IDENTIFY THEIR GOODS.

Charles Huth. the restaurant man at
sll Montgomery avenue. who was arrested
Friday for being fence" for wagon
thieves, was arrested yesterday and
booked at the City Prison on two charges
OF receiving stolen property and other ac-
cusations will probably be added to the
Est. Yesterday several grocers who had
suffered by having articles stolen from
their wagons called at the City Prison 10
have a look at the miscellaneous cohec-
ton OF articles found on Huth's premises
II w Mangels OF Fillmore and Green
wich streets, Identified several cans OF
salmon. stolen. along with o:ner articles,
from HIS wagon on December IL: Henry
Tietjen " Eighteenth and Sanchez streets
Identified two sacks OF sugar and four
rolls OF butter: Wolff Forwarding Com
pany Identified several boxes Of cigars
and A Herzberg. 90l Point Lobos avenue,
also Identified several articles.
The detectives are satisfied that the four
thieves IN the tanks"-Julian Nichols.
Edward Lynch, William Shulach and
Louis Blumenthal-were implicated in the
stealing Of Mccoy e. Co.'S wagon Thurs
day morning and expect TO have ample
proof against them soon.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-24
FIRST REGIMENT Is
STILL VERY UNSETTLED
All Because the Upper Office Is So
Very Slow-Discussion as to
Life in Camp.

All matters affecting the First Repi-
ment Of the National Guard of Califor-
MIA are AZ they we're Il week fhe
authorities at Sacramento are examining
the muster rolls OF the twelve companies
and also examining the oaths and the
surgeons certificates, 10 the end that the
lists shall all be correct when the order
Is finally issued admitting the regiment
formally into the guard; but that upper
office is very slow.
captain 'Havens OF the Fifth Regiment
commanding the company at Santa Rosa
has secured a range site on a lease for
TWO years near what is known as the
ROCK Quarry, close to the city. The
ground which was obtained a few davs
ago VIII shortly be graded and ranges at
ZO0 800 and 500 yards will be established
The company at San Rafael is making
arrangements TO obtain a suitable range
near that city. and expects to secure one
within the next two weeks.
1here Is no certainty that a division
camp can be held this year at santa
bers or the guard who can obtain Leave
OF absence 10 go to camp those men wbo
oeIong to the companies that are located
IN the farming districts will be so husv
that II will be impossible for them IN o.,
away. The general talk is in favor ~
reglmental camps But 1t is the opinion
OF number OF the guard that the 20 - ~
should not be as they have been l., ~ -
past. where there is nothing but guard
mount. dress parade. close and omen 81
der and the like. but that the men sbovia
be made 10 perform the actual worL tbat
they would be called upon TO nerforr, 70
they were In service. This would incI,da .
marches, reconnaissance, man maLInS
and reports on the condition OF the rnads
and country. The idea is to give the soi9
diers Of the State practical work so that
they may know the duties OF a soldiar
instead or having a picnic and dances
II is asserted that as the State will have
10 pay for the camp that II should he
money expended to bring about practicei
results, so that in case OF need ofi3cers
and men may know what they are at.
II was expected that the stlnerIor -,
fice at Sacramento, which is so Very sIoy,
would have before this either prena rad -
new set OF rules and regulations for The
guard or Issued an order dIscardine tbe
present ones. But neither has been done
Il Is stated by men who have studied the
National Guard laws well and are fao
miliar with the United States army hi,a
book, that II the superior office win dtsS
card the present rules and ree1,ia tions
and issue an order declaring that tbs
guard will in future be governed bN, the
blue book so far as II is applicable IN tbo
guard, that the officers will have sanc
slble guide to go by. But as IL Is what
they have 10 guide them is worse than
nothing.