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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-01-01
JANUARY 1903.
GRAFT SYSTEM TO GO WITH THE
NEW YEAR.
Officers to be Paid Salaries in Place Of
Fees Which Have Proved SO
Lucrative to Many.

The first Of January, 1908, will see
the practical elimination Of costly
but little known phase of the graft
problem in New Jersey, especially as
the subject affects rural communities
That date will mark the abolition of
the fee system of compensation OF the
sherifis of the 81 counties OF the state,
and the placing of the Offices on sal
AIRY basis. At the present time in six
counties the sheriff's remuneration is
fixed by law. BY 1909 there will have
been rs sheriffs elected, whose salaries
will be established by the statute
In past years, upon the approach OF
winter it has been the custom of sher-
ifs to "load the jails" with tramps and
Migrants, charging the county for the
board of these wanderers, the legal fee
being greatly in excess Of the actual
sum needed to support this class of in
mates Under the fee system the sher-
ifs profits were SO large as to give rise
to much adverse criticism.
For instance, in the county of Bur
llngton, the practice of committing
tramps to the mediaeval Jail in Mount
Holly, where hoboes spent the cold
weather in card playing and idleness
became a scandal So influential, how
ever. were the sheriffs, and the county
politicians in the boards of chosen free
holders that public sentiment, which
was expressed as adverse to such meth
DDS was either ignored or ndiculed.
The sheriffs got their rake Off in this
graft game, and SO did the Justices OF
the peace and the county constabulary.
The method WAS simple. In every
part OF the state the rural constables
would arrest tramps, upon any kind of
complaint, or upon view, or even upon
the personal request of the tramps.
The prisoner would be brought before
a justice OF the peace and "railroadedv
to the county jail The offender
against the vagrant laws would then be
placed in the custody of the sheriff
There were fees for the constable, for
the Justice of the peace, for the sheriff
When spring came the tramp would
be released. The following autumn
the vagrant would return, be rearrest-
ed, usually without resistance Oh his
part, and the game of graft would go
merrily on.
The first evidence of positive reform
is to be found in the declaration recent
ly made by Sheriff Brewster Of Bergen
county that he will no longer tolerate
the practice OF the indiscriminate send
ing of tramps to the Haekensack Jail.
The salaried sheriff desires to make
good showing in the matter of econ
omical Jail administration, desires to
reduce tramp commitments to the low
est possible percentage of the total jail
population, thus saving the county am
expense.
New Jersey has gone part way in
abolishlng the tramp nuisance by elm
mating the fee evil
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-01-01
RINGOES.

The United States postal authori-
ties have appointed w. S. Stryker
carrier over rural delivery route No. 2.
The initial trip will be made January 2
over circuitous route, taking in the
upper part of this village, Larison's
Corner and points along Cortland
mountain, thence to Rocktown, back to
the starting point, distance of about
Pa miles The establishing of this
route will materially increase the bust
ness of the Ringoes office
The evangelistic services at the Rim
goes Baptist church will be continued
all this week
Prof Irwin Grove, of Hackettstown,
is spending a few days in this place.
Miss Helen Holcombe spent the
holidays in Remington.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-01-01
ENGLISH Marriages..

Every year from 500 to 100 couples
go to England from the continent.
mostly frohi Germany. to get married.
To comply with the conditions Of the
English laws the bride usually goes
over first, stays one night in n hotel
and gives notice OF the marriage on
the following day Then the man ar
rives and the ceremony takes place.
1t is generally by license. as other
wise both would have to be in Eng
land for four weeks.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-01-01

A t're,e assaa was teaching In a
large school. where he had reputa
ton for making some queer mistakes
One day he was taking class which
was rather disorderly. What with the
heat and troublesome boys he was
very snappish. Having punished sew
eral boys and sent one to the bottom
of the form. he at last shouted out In
a passion. "Ze whole class go to ze bot
tom."- London Scraps.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-01-01
TYPHOID
HOUsEHOLDERs CAUTIONED.
How TO Avoid Infection

Typhoid Fever is prevalent. Thor
onghly boil all milk and water used
for cleansing uncooked eatables and
all used in brushing the teeth. Puri
fly the waste pipes, sinks, closets and
cellars with Platt's Chlorides, the
odorless disinfectant.
The daily use of just little OF this
powerful liquid ensures pure air in
the home, and bottle will last the
average family month. 1t is sold
everywhere in quart bottles only, and
manufactured solely by Henry B.
Plat, New York.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-01-01

The Teddy Bear craze is dying out,
according to the toy dealers in New
York. During the holiday rush just
over thousands of dogs. elephants,
monkeys and rabbits made of furry
cloth and stuffed as are the Teddy
Bears. we're sold. but very few of the
great number Of bears that went into
the toy shops early in the season have
left the shelves. Last season dealers
could not get enough of them; this
year they are drug on the market.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-01-01

What Is u cold in the heade Nothing to
worry about il you treat it with Ely's Cream
Balm. Neglected the cold may grow into
catarrh and the air. passages be so infiamed
that You have to fight for every breath. 1t lis
true that Ely's Cream masters catarrh
promptly. But you know the old saying about
the ounce OF prevention. Therefore use
Cream Balm when cold in the head shows it.
self. Elys Cream Balm is sold by all
druggists for Soc. or mailed by Ely Bros. So
Warren St, New York.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-01-01
SERGEANTSVlLlE,

Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Hunt are enter
tanning guests from Pittston, Pa.
William Hockenbury and Harry
Bodine, OF Locktown, spent Thursday
with Mr.. and Mrs R. H. Fauso.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. Walton Green, of
Rosemont, spent Sunday at the home
Of Mr.. and Mrs. John II. Green.
Prayer meeting will be conducted
Thursday evening at the home of Mr.
and Mrs Isaac Haines.
Mrs. Mary A. Williamson, is at the
home of her sister, Miss Gordon
Miss Alice S. Fisher is spending
some time at Hamdon.
George H. Shepherd, of New York,
was the guest of Mr.. and Mrs f. Shep-
herd last Wednesday.
Mrs Edward Fisher and Miss Alice
Fisher recently visited Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Brewer
Miss Susie Buchanan, of Fleming
ton, was the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. ].
R. Buchanan Thursday.
Floyd B Higgins, of Lambertville,
was Sunday guest of Mr.. and Mrs l..
l.. Higgins.
Mrs. S. Besson is the guest of her
brother Mr.. Hughes at Croton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Farrell spent
last week with relatives in Trenton.
Mr. and Mrs. J. w. Anderson and
son, William, returned to Philadelphia,
Monday, after spending some time
here.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-01-01

II you have bad breath, constipation
pain the small Of the back, discoloredl
skin, nervousness or dizziness, your
only wise course is to take DR.. David
Kennedy's Favorite Remedy. 1t will
cleanse the blood Of all impurities,
regulate the Kidneys and Blood and
thus restore healthy glow to your
cheeks again.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-01-01

The Mauritania broke two records
on her maiden voyage across the At
lantic. She made more miles in one
day than any other steamship and
brought over $I4, 600, 900 in gold.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-01-01

A Boston magazine writer assers that
one can be happy without working.
There may be some truth in that state
ment, but it is also true that thousands
are working without being happy.
However, on the whole one is best
when occupied at some work as it is
healthful to the. body and soothing to
the mind.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-01-01

your conscience clear and your bowels
OPEN" There is a ton of common
sense in it. Constipation is death in
life. The intestines are clogged with
matter. You must move it or be sick
fever possibly. Take DIR. David Ken
edy's Favorite Remedy until the
bowels are clear and natural. Write
DR.. David Kennedy's Sons Rondout,
N. Y. tor free sample bottle. Large
bottles $I.oo, all druggists.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-01-01

Trial Catarrh treatments are being
m allied out free, on request, by DR..
Shoop, Racine, Wis. These tests are
proving to the people without a pen
ny's cost-tbe great scientific pre-
scription known to druggists every
where as DIR. Shops Catarrh remedy.
Is sold by s. W. Cochran & Co.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-01-01
Catarrh Cannot Be cured

WIT With LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as they can
blood Or constitutional disease, and in order
" cure u you must take internal remedies
hans Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and
faces. Halls CAtarrh Cure is not 4 onscE
mh Nss It was prescribed by one Of the
p pest pnyslcians in this country for years and
!, ~ . h regular prescription. II Is composed Of
nest blood purifiers, acting directly on the
mucous ~ co. surfaces; The perfect combination ion
o. ne Two ingredients is what produces such
testimonials free Oohu Ior
IL. II 7 CHENEY 4 CO., Props, Toledo. O.
Take Halls Family Pills for corst;r.t;
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-01-01

According to a census bulletin the
population Of the United States in
1900, including insIiar possessions was
93,Isa,a4o. The prospect Of passing
Ioo,ooo,ooo by 1910 is good.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-01-01

If you haven't the time to exercise
regularly, Doan's Regulets will prevent
constipation. They induce a mild,
easy, shealthful action of the bowels
without gripping Ask your druggist for
them.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-01-01

Mrs. c. A. Murdoch, who for 81
years has tended the beacon in the
Rondout' lighthouse, one Of the best
known on the Hudson river, has re-
signed. She will be succeeded by her
son.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-01-01
. - - -. - Nk e a.
Bsa,. thu ~ lAs i,.id You Have Always Bought
Signature ss I<HHgzM

Admitted States Secret Service Off
Ger has been in Bangor looking up some
people there who are suspected of hav-
ing sent obscene post cards through the
mails.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-01-01

Most dishguring skin eruptions,scro
ula, pimples, rashes, etc, are due to
impure blood. Burdock Blood Bitters
is cleansing blood tonic. Makes you
clear.eyed, clear Drained, clear skinned.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-01-01

The Lutheran church Of Pennsylvan-
ia through committee appointed for
the purpose, is about closing negotia-
tons for the purchase Of Paxinosa Inn,
above Easton, to be used as young
ladies' seminary.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-01-01

The postotiice business Of the Unit
ed States is reported to have increased
as per cent. this year. The post card
craze takes credit for much of this in
creased business and revenue.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-01-01

No Wonder

Gayboze When my wife saw the
condition | was In when got home
from the club last night It just stag
gered her. Martini-T'm not surprised.
You know you drank enough for two,
old illustrated Bits
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-01-01

Stops earache in two minutes; tooth
ache or pain of burn or scald in five
mlnutee; hoarseeness, one hour; MUSCLE
ache, two hours; sore throat, twelve
hours-Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil,
monarch over pain.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-01-01

While digging trench on a farm
which he recently bought near New
Milford, Conn, I. ]. Jones discovered
s., 600 in $40 gold pieces buried in a
kettle.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-01-01

Itching piles provoke profanity, but
profanity won't cure them. Doan's
Ointment cures itching, bleeding or
protruding piles after years Of suffering.
At any drug store.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-01-01

Send Your Cow. Steer. and Horse Hides,
Calf, Dog, and other Skins. to the Crosby
Tristan Fur Company, Rochester. N. Y, to be
converted into Fur Coats, Robes, Gloves,
Mittens, or Eugs. They are the largest Gus
tom Fur tanners of large wild and domestic
animal skins in the world. Send for illus
trated cntaloy
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-01-01

King Edward, it is said has his own
distillery where whiskey is made for
consumption among members Of the
royal family only. No whiskey is used
that is not at least fifteen years old.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-01-01
LOCAL OVERFLOW.

C. Willard Allen spen, Christmas IN
Philadelphia.
Norman Woltinger, of Easton has
been visiting friends in this city.
Louis J. Callan, of Easton, Pa, has
been spending few days with Lam
bertville relatives
Patrick Mullaly, Of Schenectady, N.
Y, is the guest of his parents on Main
street.
Louis Dilts and family visited Flem-
ington last Thursday.
Joseph Case has been spending some
time in Baptisttown.
John Banahan, OF Pennington, re-
Gently visited in Lambertville'
Mrs. George Hartpence, of Ringoes,
is the guest of her daughter, Mrs.
Frank Knowles.
William Egan, of Jersey City, re-
Gently visited relatives in this place.
J. Wesley Ames spent Christmas in
Philadelphia.
Thomas Serridge, of Boston, Mass,
and William Serridge, of Pennington,
have been visiting their parents for a
few days.
John Trauger, of Lacanster, Pa, has
been visiting relatives in this city.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-01-01

AT least II counties in Nebraska
will have women filling the Office of
superintendent of schools after Janu-
airy /.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-01-01
All He w.nted.

swell. what do you wanty asked
the aeronant OF his assistant. who had
begun to whimper.
II want the EARTH" walled the young
man.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-01-01

The lobster industry of New York
bay is rapidly nearing extinction.
Fishermen believe that within another
year New York lobster will be ra-
rity.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-01-01

Cheapest accident insurance-I,r.
Thomas Eclectric Oil. Stops the
pain and heals the wound. All drug
gists sell it.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-01-01

Beer makes man fat, but on the
hand it makes him lean, if he has any,
thing to lean against
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-01-01

And wise is the man who agrees
with his wife, rather than argue with
her.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-01-01
A Certain Cure for Aching Feet,

Aliens Foot-Ease, a powder: cures Tired
Aching, Sweating, Swollen feet. Sample sent
FREE, also Sample of Foor-EAsE SANITARY
CoRS-PAp, a new invention. Address. Allen s.
Olmstead, LeRoy. N. Y.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-01-01

There's satisfaction in smoking
Lambertville Puffs.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-01-01

Censure pardons the ravens, but r.
Dukes the doves.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-01-01

The Perfection Of baking-MAo
KAY's bread.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-01-01
Common Council.

The regular meeting of the Common Coun-
ell of the City of Lambertville will be held in
the Council Room Masonic Hall, on MON
DAY EVENING, JAN. 6, 1908, at 800 o'clock
JAMES II. REYNOLDS, City Clerk
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-01-01

Freedom is something everybody
ciamors for until he gets to be boss
himself.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-01-01
In Chancery of New Jersey.

To William NJ. Cannon
By virtue of an order of the Court of Chan
Gerry Of New Jersey, made on the Twenty
seventh day OF November, Nineteen hundred
and seven, wherein Eva NJ. Cannon is petit
toner and you are defendant you are re-
quired to appear and answer the petitioners
petition, on or before the Twenty eighth day
of January next, as in default such decree
will be taken against you as the Chancellor
shall think equitable and just.
The petition in this suit is filed for the pur-
pose of securing divorce from the bond of
matrmony for Eva NJ Cannon from William
NJ. Cannon her husband on the ground of
desertion.
WALTER +. HAYHURST,
Solicitor of Petitioner,
T. o. Address, Lambertyille, n j.
Dated Dec. II, 1907 ST.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-01-01

Columbia county, Pa, contributed
to the markets Of the World, this iall,
200, 900 bushels of apples.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-01-01

The old reliable--MAoKAr's bread.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-01-01

An effort is being made by the citi-
zens Of Glen Gardner to have the town
Incorporated into a borough.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-01-01

The real Bread-MAcKAY's snac.
ial every afternoon.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-01-01

John Roberts of Port Huron, Mich,
on the eve of being taken to Jail for
stealing chickens, received word that
he had fallen heir to $Iao,oo
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-12

Lee, Me, Town Hall Was Destroyed
Yesterday Afternoon.

Lee, Me-, Dec, 12.--Lack of high
wind, considerable snow on the roofs
and bucket brigade composing prac
tically every inhabitant, was all that
saved this village from destruction in
q fire that burned the town hall yes
terday afternoon. Elmwood hall was
formerly a church and was bought
several years ago by the town and
used as the town hall.
Yesterday afternoon about $3.50
o'clock. fire started in the attic. No
fire department or fire Lighting ap-
paratus made the danger to nearby
buildings very great. Inhabitants of
the town were summoned from all di-
rections by telephone and by the hard
est kind of work succeeded in confin-
ing the fire to the town hall and to
the house of G. W. Coffin, situated Just
beyond the hall The hall and Coffin
dwelling were destroyed. The loss on
the hall is about $4,000, insured for
ST 500; loss on the dwelling 81 500, in
sured for about $1,000
Elmwood hall occupied an impor-
fant position, as it was the place where
all social affairs were held, including
the annual graduation exercises of the
historic Lee Normal academy.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-12
suspicious OF FIRE.
Which Destroyed Slaughter House and
Many Animals at Randolph.

Randolph, Dec. 12.--An alarm Of fire
was sounded about A o'clock Friday
morning The fire was found to be in
the slaughter house owned by D. ID.
Howe and occupied by Lewis Jerd.
When first discovered it was past con-
troll; the roof being nearly ready to
fall; and the entire property was con
sumed with contents which consisted
Of oil the tQols of Mr.. Jerd is pigs
and one beef which was taken there the
night before. The loss to Mr.. Jerd is
estimated between FIVE and six hun.
dred dollars with no insurance. 1t is
understood that the building also was
without Insurance.
The origin OF the fire has not been
determined and variety of opinions
are rife. No fire had been in the build
ing since o'clock of the previous day
and within a few days d workman had
been employed to brick up the furnace
or stove making it entirely safe in
every part. The loss falls heavily up
on Mr.. Jerd, he not having been long
established in business. The fact of
the building being removed quite dis
tance from any others, was especially
fortunate in present condition of the
water supply.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-12
WILL MEET IN NEWPORT.
Vermont State Horticultural Society
So Decides.

Burlington, Dec. 12--At a business
meeting Of the executive committee OF
the Vermont State Horticultural So
ciety, held at the Van Ness house yes.
terday afternoon, it was decided to ae-
ccpt Governor Prouty's very pressing
invitation TO hold the next annual meet
ing of the society at Newport. No date
has as yet been decided upon, but it
viii probably occur some time during
November Of 1909. II was also de-
cided to invite the delegates to the
next New England conference of state
horticultural societies to meet with
the Vermont society at Newport next
fall.
1t was the unanimous opinion of the
committee that the society should
make an exhibit OF fruit at the New
England fruit exhibit to be hcld at
Boston next October. Some assistance
from the state win probably be So
licited in order to make as large and
creditable a display as possible.
Considerable time was spent BY the
committee in discussing plans by which
the society might do more effective
service in awakening greater interest
In the state.
The committee Is eompocad OF G.. w.
Perry, president Of Chester Depot; E.
S. Bingham Of st. Albans; t. l.. Kin
ney of South Hero; Il. L. Wright Of
MiddIebury and w. Stuart, secretary,
Of Burlington, and all were present at
the meeting.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-12
WIFE HAD HIN ARRESTED.
Rutland Mans Story Disagreed From
That of His Wife.

Rutland, Dec. 12.--J. g. Regele OF
Curtis avenue was up before City Judge
Walter X. Farnsworth in city court
yesterday on the charge Of breach Of
the peace. His wife had him arrested.
She told Policeman Elworth that he
hadn't worked for long time and that
Thursday noon he eamc home. threat
ened her with violence and put her and
the five children out of the house She
said the only money they had to live
on was small remittance which she
received regularly from New York, and
that her husband would never work as
long as that held out.
Regele's story was different. He said
he got home a little late for dinner
Thursday, tired out with frnitless
search for work. He sat down in the
dining room to read and smoke and
his wife began to scream She said
he was a brute and that she wasn't
going to live with him any longer. He
replied in calm voice that the door
was there and that nobody was holding
ner. @Then," said Regele, @she walked
ont shouting that would 60 too Then
the first thing I knew the cop came
down and pinched me-"
Mrs. Regele did not come into court
today because one Of her children is
sick, but when Grand Juror Kingsley
said he would have to send for her,
Regele withdrew his plea of not guilty
and entered plea Of guilty, Judge
Tarnsworth sentenced him to serve 80
days in the county jail. Regele pleaded
hard for a fine, but the Judge was OBJ
durate.