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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1902-04-09
THE LIMIT WAS REACHED.
What Pat Got when He Asked Poi
Ratse In amlary.

Raise In SALARY.
A story was often told By the late
Charles L. Tiffany Of an impor;pnste
Irishman who for many years had been
employed as window washer. His
pay had been raised quite as often as
was consistent with the dignity OF his
position. but he seemed always hungry
tor probably thirsty for more. At
length the firm decided that the limit
was reached. Not so Pat. Going one
morning to the inner sanctuary, he
sought audience with Mr.. Tiffany.
Good mornln', Mr.. Tiffany" he com
menced artfully. seeking TO preface his
errand by disinterested conversation.
Good morning. Patrick" was the
answer.
And how are ye this mornin', Mr.
Tiffany"
Quite well, thank you, Patrick"
"And how are your wife and, fami-
Typ
quite well, thank you. Patrick. But
what can do for you this morningr
'Oi've been thinkin', Mr.. Tiffany,
thot Owe served ye long and faithful
thNSe t"thtS SSuiS thOt vi
sh'ud have raise In me pay"
"You should be thankful. Patrick,
that you have been permitted to serve
so distinguished house as that of Tif-
fanny & Co. for twenty-five years. That,
with what we have already done for
you. should be sufficient. Good morn
ing, Patrick"
Good mornin', Mr.. Tiffany"
Realizing the futility, of further
words, he left the room. Reaching the
outer office, he was hailed by a chorus
from the boys" to whom his period
zeal pilgrimages had become standing
joke:
what did you get, PatT
'Faith." was the ready answer, "Oi
got permission to kape me job, and Oh
TUX itv'-New York Times.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1902-04-09
saY A2S esgDo

Oabable, reliable person in every county to
represent large company of solid financial re-
putation;
$3.50 salary per year,
payable weekly; es per day absolutely sure
and all expenses; straight, bona-fide, definite
salary, no commission; salary paid each Satur-
day and expense money advanced each week.
$ STANDARD HOUSE,
3s4 Dearborn ST., CHICAGO.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1902-04-09
THE GRIP EPIDEMIC.
The Disease More Prevalent than Ever and
Quite as Fatal. The Best Treatment.

The Disease More Prevalent than Ever and
Quite as Fatal. The Best Treatment.
The grip has surprised the doc
tors and health authorities this season
by its rapid spread and by some novel
symptoms. While it spares nobody
it is proving especially dangerous to
middle-aged and elderly persons. In
many cases either fatal onset of
pneumonia, or a complete breakdown
Of health and strength, is apt to fol-
low an attack of grip.
The wise course for all is preven-
ton. BY wearing a Benson's Porous
Plaster on the chest and back you
protect the lungs from cold and chill
and with ordinary care) you are
safe from grip.
For those who are already suffer-
ing from grip, or from the usual win
ter coughs and colds, Benson's Plasters
are sure and speedy relief and cure.
Highly medicinal and scientific.
Refuse limitations and substitutes.
Only the genuine are effective. Ex-
anime when you buy. Seabury &
johnson, Manufacturing Chemists,
New York.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1902-04-09
Distinctly Original.

Clara-But We're the places described
In Toms book at all like the real places
and did the men and women act and
talk like real peoplef
Edith-Mercy, no! The book is dis
tinctly original. That is the charm Of
1t, you know.-Boston Transcript.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1902-04-09

think you will find that people who
honestly mean to be true really con-
tradlct themselves much more rarely
than those who try to be consistent
Holmes
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1902-04-09

Reward
For family bible of Thomas Winder
OF Hopewell and Amwell townships,
who died in 17s4. Apply to
w. r. JOHNSON,
20s 8. Srd 8 Philad'a
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1902-04-09

Tobacco, segars, pipes, at Kline's,
30 Bridge Street. BY far the larges
stock to select from in this city.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1902-04-09

Mrs Nurich-I want some terrapins.
Dealer-Yes'm. Diamondbacks?
Mrs, Nurich-Yes, and see that the
diamonds are of the first water.-Ohio
State Journal.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1902-04-09

Reduced Rates via the Pennsy1vania
Railroad.
During the continuance Of the South Caro-
lima Interstate and West-Indian Exposition,
10 DO held at Charleston, T. c.. from Deccm-
Der to June ]. the pennsylvania Railroad
Company will sell excursion tickets TO Char
lsston and return from all points ON its line at
reduced rates. These tickets will be sold
daily from November 30 TO May 81, and viii be
Of two descriptions Season tickets, bearing
final limit OF June B. 1909, and eleven-day
tickets. good to return within eleven days, In
Guiding date Of sale, but not good after juno
.. 1909. These tickets viii not be good to stop
OF en- route, For rates and further particulars
apply TO Ticket Agents.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1902-04-09

The undertow of selfshness may not
be visible In the current of love, but
it's there just the same.-ChieagO
News.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1902-04-09

Leave Lambetville for Wilmington sss IN. 7.o
and 500 p m, week -dsys.
Arrive Pennington 9.is ID, asa and SIS p n
weekdays.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-03
HE CAuGHr THE CAR

The man dashed down the street af- ter the retreating State street car.
 Every muscle was strained, his breath came in quick gasps, the beads of moisture stood out upon his fore head. His feet were working like the pedals of bicycle. He only touched the ground in the more altitudinous places.
 I'll-catch-that-s he gasped. Ger die'
 Faster went the street car. Faster went the man.
 He overturned street stands and aged blind men in his wild career He knocked down children and trampled upon them. But onward he rushed He collided with a baby buggy. The baby was knocked into the street. The mother of the child picked it up. She pointed a finger at the disappearing form Of the man. ''Murderer!' she hissed through her clenched teeth.
 He draws nearer to the car. Nearer yet.
 He reaches out his hand.
 He touches the rail on the rear plat form.
 He gives one last convulsive effort
 He is on the car.
 He sinks breathless into a seat and mops his brow. The conductor touch es him on the shoulder.
 'sGit offen here," speaks the conduc- tor. Were a-goin' to ther barn. Nc more cars tonight. Chicago Tribune
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-03

the aceursed spot with water and in an unknown grave they are uncer- emoniOuSly buried. Sometimes the thrill of liberty is too strong to be re- sisted, a sudden frenzy to escape lights Up the embruted breasts with the faint hope of dispair, and goaded to fury, che bolder spirits start an insurrection, overpQwer their guards and rush to- ward the shelter of the gloomy noun tain fastnesses. Like mad dogs they are trailed, surrounded by soldiers and shot down with no compunction. It is significant fact that such outbreaks are but of rare occurance; the pitiless life underground is to be endured as willingly as facing the even more pit Hess cruelty of insensible and bloody minded taskmasters above ground.
 Even if the jealous watch of the guards, and the subsequent pursuit are evaded, there lies before the refugee the certainty of a lingering death from hunger and exposure. Prince Kra- potkin mentions a doctor on SaghaliIl who was authority for the ghastly statement that in the satchels of re- captured convicts were found pieces of human flesh, and other cases of canni- balism have been reported. The only territory near to Saghalin offering a possible method of escape if the pris- oner is able to escape the dragnet of human bloodhoundS on the island it. self, is by making the difficult passage on raft to the mainland. Here, in turn, the savage natives-Gilyaks or Ainos-must be avoided, as the gov- ernment secures their assistance by re- wards for the return of all escaped con victs.-Leslie's Weekly
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-03
CAPTURE OF JOHN BROWN.

In Harper's for January there Is published for the first time the narra- tive of school girl who witnessed the John Brown raids. It was written at the time of the raids. and the author, J ennie Chambers, is still q resident of Harper's Ferry This is Miss Cham ber's story of the actual capture of John Brown:
 When the call came from the ma rines to surrender. Brown cried out, .No.' The men outside brought up ladder, and swung it, end on, as a battering ram against the door. The door began to shake and give way; as they looked in they saw Brown, mus ket in hand, standing close to the door. Coppic, near him, called out, I surrender Brown said, That's one Thompson was killed. Mir Resin Cross, one of the prisoners, told us afterwards that he saw Stevens ly- ing on his back and knelt by him and asked him if he was hurt. Stevens said. Yes, I have four buckshOt in my breast AIr Cross had asked Brown to send him out With one of the raid- CTS to explain to the citizens. Brown let him go. on condition that he would return It was then that Stevens was
 shot.
 ssWatson and Oliver Brown were shot in the engine house before the door was battered down. Before death brought relief to them. John Brown seemed perfectly cool, and showed no great sympathy. He charged them to die bravely, without a murmur, for the noble cause in which they were fight ing. Our citizens who were shut in there with the raiders were more
 moved by the sufferings of the dying men, MT Allstadt told us, than any of the raiders were. Die like a man.,
 was what Brown said. MT Cross had asked Brown to give him some ex- planation of what he was trying to do, but Brown bluntly refused.
 .'All the prisoners agreed afterward that they could not help admiIfng
 Browns iron will and unparalleled bravery. At last MT Cross said to him, Are you not Ossawatomie
 BrownT Then he answered, Yes
 This was the first the prisoners knew of it.
 i Presently the ory 'Surrender,' rang out again over the musket shots and the shouts. Brown said nothing. The
 blows of the ladder had loosened the fastenings of the engine house door to such an extent that the prisoners could see the uniforms of the marines out side. Brown tried again to fasten the pole or the engine against the door One of the men in uniform, Luke Quinn sprang into the breach, and in stantly was shot down. He was nor tally hurt. Another marine, Rupert, fell before the last volley of the raid CTS. Then Lieutenant Green rushed in through the door, before the raiders. |could fire gun. and slashed at Brown with his sword. Others came after him, and Brown was twice wounded. Then 1t was all over. Brown and the survivors were made prisoners.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-03
PORTO RICO AFFAIRS
Governor Hunts Message to
 Island Legislature.
PEACE AND CONFINEMENT PREVAIL
Schools Have Rapidly Multiplied Experts Have Increased - Rail- roads Are Being Built-Impor-
 tant Recomm endations.

SAN JUAN, Porto Rico, Jan. B. Governor Hunts message to the 1egis. lature of Porto Rico was read at II o'clock in the morning before joint session of that body held in the thea. ter of San Juan. The building was crowded. The message congratulate ed the legislature upon the fact that it's work in 1901 had been yindicated as wise, conservative and progressive and leading to the establishment of free trade between Porto Rico and the United States seven months before the existing tariff duties provided for the cessation of the collection of such du- ties.
 In his message Governor Hunt says:
 Tranquility and contentment pre- vail in Porto Rico, schools have multi piled, railroads are being constructed, the commerce of the island has been developed, exports have increased, az riculture has become more profitable, roads are being built, and debts are being paid. Tolerance of opinion has become more common, former antag- onism being forgotten
 Governor Hunts report further said that SS5 schools were open throughout the island, where 934 teachers were employed and which were attended by 45e00 pupils Thirty-two schoolhouses had been constructed, and 129 Porto Rican students were being educated in the United States. The insular rev enues had increased the available bal ance by $12S,000 over the balance of July, 1901, and the total balance today, including tariff rebates, etc., amounted to $2.00o,o0O.
 Governor Hunt recommended the re- vision of the municipal laws and the adoption of modern city charters. He did not recommend an increase in the insular tax, but he advised an increase from one-half to l per cent in the tax on municipalities. The governor rec commended an increase in the excises upon beer, cosmetics and perfumes and road tax of dollar a head. He advised the Improvement of San Juan harbor and the early consideration of the new code which is now being pre- pared by commission.
 Concerning the case of Santiago Igle-
  ican Federation of Labor, who was sentenced here Dec. Il to three years and four months Imprisonment on q charge of conspiracy, the governor re- ferred to the ambiguities of the exist ing laws and said the remedy therefor was in the hands Of the legislature.
 In conclusion Governor Hunt said We are absolutely free in our course, but we cannot escape responsibility for our course when this is once chosen or avoid responsibility for our acts when once committed Let us go to work with zeal and clear purpose, looking coura geously to the future, demonstrating that love of country is to be found here beneath the palm, and let us so labor that the civil govern ment of Porto Rico shall become an element of national strength and pride"
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-03
RUSSIAN PENAL SYSTEM.

The total number of convicts a+ present quartered on Saghalin is esti- mated at nearly 10000, and one can not ponder over the lot of these miser- able people without mingled sbudder Tor gloom and horror. The mino,. malefactors are seldom consigned to me mines, which, in measure. is an amelloration of their punishement. but or 1he others 1t may we'll be said that at the gates of Saghalin they may fig uTatlvely read, All hope abandon ye who enter here" No distinstion is made for age, sex or condition. The prisoners, so soon as they are land ed, are sorted according to the rigor or the punishment to which they have been condemned. The lesser criminals chained and logged to guard against possible escape. are given occupation above ground as tillers of the soil or prison attendants, subject to the petty WnlmS and cruelty of subordinate of hcials. Unceasing toll, curses. semi starvation, the f'plet." a terrible loaded whip, is henceforth their daily Iot: but 1t is a bed of roses compared with the future condition of the more un- fortunate deportees, those guilty of Teal heinous crimes, and those whom Russian ofticialdom fears even more political malefactors.
 These prisoners, so soon as they are landed, are assigned to a distinctive number, and huddled, pellmell. like A horde of wild beasts, into one of the gaping holes in the mountain sides From that day until death fortunately relieves their sufferings, they are condemned to a life of the most ab- ject misery. degradation and hardship. The vast subterranean channels be come pOpulous avenues of wild-eyed. frantic maniacs. The most brutal inn mortalites are prevalent; children are born, but no distinstion is made for their condition; the steel-hearted overseers give them distinctive num- Der if they survive to a proper age: infanticide is encouraged and abetted and thenceforth, although guiltless of all, crime, they suffer the fate of their parents.
 Down in the dark bowels of the earth, denied even a pittance of sun shine or fresh air, those d-forsaken unfortunates toll on endlessly, until first flies spirit, then reason-hideous. shrunken, tortured gnomes and man. iacs, they labor on till their doom is happily cut short by deaths welcoming hand. One or two, or at the utmost five years of this living death prevails over the most vigorous vitality; more often long before that time the miser- able wretch ends all by suicide. Small wonder 1t is that most of them live but q few months; their deaths are report ed by the overseer, and in sickening farce the priest is sent for sprinkles
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-03
aTREAsuRE IsLAND.p

Elmer E. Vance's melodrama, Treasure Island" will be played to- morrow afternoon and evening st Polls, and should prove a very popu- lar attraction. The play is a drama tization of Robert Louis Stevenson's s famous novel of the same name. As 8 play it is a melodrama pure and sim pie, and handled with MT Vance's apti- tude for realism, startling effects and scenic Splendor. it has developed into a play Of absorbing interest and thrill ing power. The first act occurs at the Admiral Ben Bow Inn, the second at Squire Trelawney's home, the third on the good ship Hispanela, and the last in the stockade on Treasure Island. Ali are marvels of ingenuity, but it is in the third act that Mir Vance has sur passed himself Here occurs mimic storm, which for realism has probably never been equalled. The roar of the waves, the boom of thunder and a broadsword combat, engaging five peo- pie on the deck of the rocking ship and revealed only by the glare of tropical lightning. all unite to form a stage picture Of remarkable vividness. Prices for the show are popular. and there ought to be large audiences at both performances
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-03
Ohio Contest stil1 In Doubt.

COLUMBUS. O.. Jan. 3.-The con- test between Republican factions ever the organization of the legislature is still in doubt so far as the house is concerned The claims of either fac ton would indicate that one element is confident of Price becoming speaker and the other of McKinnon winning, but the efforts Of both show that there are yet 'svotes to get'' by the one who is to become speaker. The list of un- pledged members has, however, been reduced to half a dozen-Crist, Pool, McNeil, Nihart, Foster and Lochery. This does not include many who are said to have pledged themselves-som in wrihng-to both sides. Tue six are said to have made no pledges to either side. and 1t Is conceded that they hold the balance or power.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-03

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 1000 yards Hamburg edgng, wide Insertion, All Golf Cloves, extra quality, 25c from soc All < Mittens, Ioc and Ioc from soc All Childrens Mittens 5c from Ioc Chdrens' Mittens roc and Ioc from 25c and soc 1000 elegant Pillow Tops Ioc from soc and 75c 1000 handsome Ruffle Bureau Scarfs and
 Shams 25c from soc and 75c 50 dozen Ladies' fast black cotton Hose SC from Ioc 50 dozen Ladies' fIeecy lined cotton
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 shirts 2oc from soc 2 cases mems heavy Camel hair wool
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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-03
COMPANY A,s CIRCUS.

Great interest is being manifested in fhe coming novelty event by members of, Company A, which will be an anna Feur and professional circus. They twill be assisted by A. A. Duchenim, who has had plenty of experience in this particular line for it was he who conducted similar events for Mrs o. H. F. Belmont and for the Twenty second regiment of New York. Many of the best professional circus acts in America will be produced and there will be a menagerie freak house and side shows. It will be held at the Auditorium on the evenings of Janu- ary 23 and 24, with matinee on Sat urday afternoon of the 25th.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-03
scHILLER STOCK COMPANY.

Next week at Polls will be given up to repertoire, the Schiller Stock com pany providing the performances. This company is stranger to Waterbury show-goers, but it enjoys, good repu- tation and is said to be capable of giy- ing good entertainments. It has an excellent repertoire, as will be seen by a glance at our advertising columns. and 1t has likewise q number of spe- cialty entertainers who appear between the acts and add to the pleasure Of the performances. Regular repertoire prices. that is to say, popular will pre- 5ail during the engagement.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-03
Theatrical
 Fraternal
VAUDEVILLE AT THE JACQUES


 The phenomenal attendance that has distinguished this weeks business at the Jacques continues and the week will easily prove the banner one of the season. It may well be termed the same so far as the show is concerned, at least the banner week of the season to date; for it may be expected that, good as the show is, MT Poli has still others to give us that will equal or sur pass it. But while the good thing Is with us let us enjoy it and turn out i'll the same overfiowing numbers that have marked the four days of the week that are gone, for there is fun enough in this show to keep an audience laughing every minute. Not to see 1t is to miss show that is certainly one to be remembered for weeks after 1t is seen. Prices are 10 and 20 cents for the matinees, all ladies 10; evening prices for all, 10, 20 and 30.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-03
THE MInnLEAIANr

E. s. Willard, whose position on the English stage is inferior only to IT, ving's and Beerbohm Trees. gave 8 magnificent impersonation of an aged potter at Polls last night ill ..The Mid dleman." The play itself, while it abounds in pathos and humor by turns, and is superbly staged by the most artistic and realistic mechanism. would fall fat in many places were it not for the superior ability of those presenting it. Mir Willard is blessed with all the attributes that go to make up the finished actor. The first word he speaks attracts your attention and holds your interest to the end. His voice, clear and forceful, is splendidly modulated, and at all times submissive to the changing emotions of his part The supporting company was very good indeed and the work of the re- spective members was appreciated by unstinted applause. The audience was not large, probably because it was Mir Willard's first appearance in this city, but should he come again to hon. or Waterbury with visit he may feel sure of a warm reception.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-03
MEETINGS TONIGHT.

Fidelity court.
 Democratic association. Third division, A. o. H. Court Lincoln, A. 0. F. Protector Hose company. Rose Hill Hose company. Speedwell lodge, K. of P. Mizpah colony, U. o. P. F. Sheridan lodge, N. E. o. P. Waterbury lodge, B. P. o. E. Cigar Makers union, No 395. Connecticut lodge, A. O. U. w. Household Ruth, G. U. o. o. F. Winona council, IT o. U. A. M. Townsend lodge school meeting. Court Stephen J. Meany, F. of A. Court Richard Wagner, +. of A. Friendly league, dressmaking, wait ress work.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-03

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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-03
Ch,1e to Issue 8 Loan.

SANTIAGO, Ckile, Jan. 3.-It is re- ported here that the Chilean govern ment will issue an internal loan of f3,- 100000 in per cent bonds.