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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1909-06-30
STOCKTON.

STOCKTON.
Miss Annie Green, of Rosemont,
spent few days last week in this
place.
jacob Cole and wife, of Lambert
Vile, were entertained Saturday and
Sunday at the home of William Bail
ey at Prallsville.
Joseph Lawshe was n visitor in
Trenton this week.
Miss Alma KEEPER, of Centre Bridge,
is spending some time with friends
near Doylestown, Pa.
Miss Anna Warman returned to her
home on Thursday, after spending n
month in Philadelphia.
Miss Ada Hendricks, of Centre
Bridge, has been spending few days
with relatives in New York City.
Isaac Slower and wife entertained
friends from Philadelphia over Sun
day.
Miss Sarah Dalrymple, of Trenton,
was the guest of friends here last week.
John Ent and wife have been enter
tanning their daughter from Bayonne
for n few days.
Clarkson Hunt, of Lansdowne, Pa,
is spending the summer with his
grandparents, Clark T. Hunt and wife,
Miss Carrie johnson, of Rosemont,
is spending some time with her aunts,
ut Frenchtown.
We understand that the teachers of
the Stockton public school have all
been reappointed for the coming year:
frincipai' Prof. Il. i. Bush; informed
tate department, Miss Belle l'awshe;
primary grade, Miss Ada Hendricks
Mrs. Isaac Slower returned home
wednesday evening after lew days
so)ourn at Atlantic City.
Miss Julia Rice was visitor in
Lambertville Saturday.
Mrs. Elizabeth Fisher, of Highland
Farm, was visitor in Philadelphia
last week.
Miss Florence Brink, of Lumber
vile, has been visiting her grandpar-
ents here.
Miss Mary Gilman, of Kennel
Square, is spending some time ut Cen
tire Bridge.
Irwin DALEY and wife have been en-
tertaining Mrs. Norwood Smith, of
Lambertyille.
Nrs Iomes Moor. hoe hoen v;s;,,,o
her d.noh,or =, Ion,ho,,yi,,a t,r a ,oa'
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Misses Mary ana l. victoria Dia-
mona OF west New YORK, are at the
nome OF their mother In this borough
LOT the summer vacation.
A new train schedule went into eff
Ill
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1909-06-30

The barn on the farm known as the
Asa Romine farm, one mile north of
Sergeantsville, was struck by light
ming on Sunday morning last, and
burned.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1909-06-30
EXPENSES OF FLEMlNGToM CARNIVAL

The expense attached to Carnival
week in Pennington August 3, 4, s, g.,
and Z is just about double that of last
year. This is caused by the big at
tr actions the Carnival committee have
arranged for this years event. The
woman's club of Pennington are spon-
sors for the Carnival. The lavish ar.
rangements tho committee have made
for this year s Carnival, more than
warrant the expenses when the visit
ors see the big show open on Tnesda y
August Sd.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1909-06-30

Make easy money at home CORES
ponding for newspapers; experience
unnecessary. Send stamp for particu-
lars. Empire Press Syndicate, Middle
port, N. Y.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1909-06-30

Empty jugs are all right says Carrie
Nation. But not when the emptiness
is the sort that often gives the "unload-
ed gun" capacity for mischief.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1909-06-30

Boys WANTED A number OF bright
boys between the ages of seven and
fourteen years in New Hope, Pa, and
Lambertville, N. j., to put in few
hours each week at light easy work
Good profit and special prizes open to
boys who apply this week. Call
Thursday, July /, 1909.
FRANK H. BATON,
81 Union Street.
Care Of G. Arnett, Newsdealer.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1909-06-30

-Hibernia Fire Engine Company,
No. will hold dance in the eng inc
house next Friday evening.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1909-06-30
COMMON COUNCIL.

n special meeting of the City Coun-
Gil was held on Monday, June 2sth, ut
$40 =. NJ. Present-Mongon, Fisher,
Kramer, II. 5. Holcome, c. f. Hol-
combe, presidenp Anderson and
Crimson.
On motion, all the quarterly salar-
les, except that of Mayor Ely, were
ordered paid.
The following bills were ordered
paid:
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1909-06-30

Ask for and insist on having Lam
bertville PufPs Best cigar made any
where for the money.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1909-06-30

The Van Dolah public school closed
on Friday last. The pupils gave an
entertainment on Saturday evening
and cleared seven dollars. II will he
used toward purchasing books for the
library.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1909-06-30

communication was received from
policeman Cummings requesting an
allowance of $40 extra per month, in
compensation for services rendered in
the early morning after his hour of
duty had expired. After some favor
able discussion il was resolved to put
the experiment to a test and an allow
ance of $40 Il month for the months of
July and August was granted.
The purchase of summer coats for
the police was referred to the Police
Committee.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-16

SPECIAL 70 The Washington Herald.
Richmond. Va. Nay 15-In the session
Of the International League for Highway
Improvement this morning a resolution
was passed asking Congress for an ap-
preparation Of 100000 for q preliminary
survey
a letter was also read from President
Taft 70 c. Jefferson Davis, OF Cincinnati,
president Of the Unemployed Protective
Association. in which the President states
that he had no doubt that the good
roads movement viii mean much to the
unemployed. and expresses his sympathy
and hope that the meeting VIII result in
some definite action in the matter The
President also assures Mr.. Davis OF his
willingness 10 assist in the matter in any
way that he can.
The convention decided 10 hold its
next session in ST Augustine. Fla. jan
uary 10, II. and Il, 1872. The same off,
GERS carry over, as the meeting here was
for the purpose. chiefly, OF formulating
plans for further work Following this
action the committee adjourned.
The surveys which Will be carried out
should the government make an appro-
priation viii be the biggest thing in the
way Of good roads in the history OF the
country
The organization OF the league was al
most IN itself a desire 70 promulgate
friendliness between the North and South.
Il started last winter In St Augustine.
Fla, when q number OF Northern tour
ists were spending the winter in this
playground Of the nation, as il was
termed TO-DAY
The Washington herald., 1909-05-16
FOILS PLOT
Blocks Attempt of Mother to
Steal Their Child.
AUTO IS HELD IN WAITING
Battles in the POst-office with De
tectiveS Hired to Abduct the Girl
feur Is Late, and This Helps the
Man TO FrEstrate the Plan.

Bennington. Vt. Nay 15-Because her
chauffeur failed TO be on hand at the right
instant yesterday afternoon. an attempt
to abduct tbs three-year-old daughter Of
Z. y Estabrook by his former wife re-
suited IN q failure
The mother, Mrs. Nellie Estabrook. was
granted a separation from Estabrook at
Albany last Saturday With the assist
snce OF two detectives from an Albany
agency. she was coaxing the little one
toward the waiting automobile when the
father ran out OF the post-offce, where
he had gone 10 mail q letter
Grasping the child and beating back
the detectives, Estabrook dashed across
the square into the Office OF the county
clerk Mrs Estabrook. an aunt: Mrs
Nora Hacker. OF Baltimore. and the TWO
detectives. Samuel Gibbons and George
Gibson, followed the father into the
county building, where a fierce fight for
possession OF the child took place
Estabrook pat the child in a corner and
standing over her fought Ike q fend. He
was soon Joined by several friends. in
Guiding his attorney. ". J. Meagher. and
they kept OF the frenzied mother and
Mrs. Hacker until several other officials,
including County Clerk J. J. shaksho5er
and Sheriff Fred Godfrey were attracted
by the noise OF the struggle.
The officials insisted that the father
should not be deprived OF the child with
out authority. and while the wrangle was
in progress one Of Estabrook's friends
drove Up in front OF the building. The
father spTang out through the open win
dow, the child vas handed 10 him by
his attorney. ard before the detectives
and the women could ~. around through
the alley. Estabrook and the child were
speeding away
Mrs. Estabrook IS e native OF Baltimore.
and as she is without means since the
rupture with her husband, her case has
been taken Up BY a wealthy uncle Of that
city. George G. Barton. who was on the
street this afternoon when the attempted
abduction was made He says he viii
spend a good part Of his fortune. # neces-
sary, 70 see that the mother gets posses
sion OF her child
The Washington herald., 1909-05-16
BANKERS CONVENTION.
New York Financiers VIII Address
Virginia Association.
So o.. - vr-.-.s.. ~

New York FinancIers VIII Address
Virginia Association.
SPECIAL 70 ne Washington Herald
LynchbUrg. Va, Nay I5-Secretsry N
P Calling. Of the Virginia Bankers As
sociation. to-day announced the pro-
gramme for the sixteenth annual oonven-
Ion. which IS 70 be held al Old Point
Comfort on Nay q. q, and p
TIE speakers al the Tuesday session o.
the convention viii be H y. Phillips, OF
Williamsburg. and reports from az o.
the officers for the past year.
Friday morning ". S Whitman. Of At
lanta, Ca, viii speak from the theme.
Community interests" The State
banking department OF New York viii be
the subject OF an address by Clark VII
liams. superintendent OF banks in New
York City
The principal address Of the AFTERNOON
VIII be a currency system" by B. z.
Vaughan, OF Lexington, and Some bank-
ing and currency problems Of to-day and
tomorrow" by Elmer II. Youngman.
editor OF the Bankers Magazine. New
York
Tl-e morning session viii be occupied
with COMMITTEES reports. unfinished bust
ness, and election OF officers
On Thursday the officers and executive
council Of the association viii hold q re-
ception at the Hotel Chamberlin. The
annual banquet viii take place there on
Friday evening
The Washington herald., 1909-05-16
BANK HEAD FOUND GUILTY.
Man Who Fled 10 Honduras Returns
TO stand Trial.

New Orleans, Nay I5--William Adler,
former president Of the state National
Bank OF New Orleans. which crashed to
ruin after MS fight 10 Honduras on De-
cember %. 1907. was found guilty to-day
b. q jury in the United States District
Court On seventy-four counts in the in
dictment brought against him under the
national banking laws.
Adler stood high in the community. be-
ing not only president Of the bank. but a
member Of the house Of a. Adler & Co,
of Brown < Harris, interestAd II The
Sohwab Foundry, q steamboat line 70
Central america and ovener Of several
gold mines IN that. country. He fed there
just before the crash in a vessel Of the
owners. the Alps. loaded down with a
cargo OF groceries taken from his whole
sale grocery store. which also became
involved
The vessel was wrecked on the trip.
with total loss Of cargo. Adler returned
70 the United States TO stand trial when
he found that steps were taken 70 extra
cite him. The bank he wrecked. the
State National was enc OF the Oldest IL
Louisiana. having been originally a State
bank. established soon after the Louis
lana Purchase.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-16
MIGHTIEST VAR SHIP
The Iemeraire Is Put Into
Commission.
GUNS SHOOT FIFTEEN MILES
EnsIand's Newest DreadnOught Can
Steam twenty-five Knots In sn
HOur-Has a Complete Telephone
system Aboard, and Cost Nearly
Ten Millions of Dollars.

Devoaport, England, May 15--England's
newest D-eadnOught. the Temeraire, the
most formidable completed battle ship
afeat, went into commission here to-day
under Capt Alexander Duff
The Temeraire viii be added to the main
feet Her guns have q range Of fifteen
miles She has eleven inches OF Krupp
betting. and has steamed twenty-five
knots in an hour. She has a flying deck,
beat deck, battery deck. main deck. lower
deck. armored deck. and double-bottomed
fat. The sweep OF the flying deck is
magnificent. broken only BY the wing and
center line turrets. with al superstruc-
ture reduced 70 q minimum
The most remarkable feature OF the
ship IS the perfection Of her electrical
equipment The switchboard room. with
more than 500 keys, IS one Of the sights
OF the vessel. The telephone exchange
alone connects 20 different parts Of the
ship.
The Temeraire cost nearly SIo.009.6oo
The Temeraire is named for a famous
v-ar. vessel captured by the English from
the French al the battle Of the Nile, I7s5,
and included in Nelson's English feet at
Trafalgar. IS05 She was broken up in
1888
The Washington herald., 1909-05-16
BLOODHOUNDS ON his TRAIL
Justice Of Peace Shot in West
Virginia.
Tried to Prevent Murderer from
Beating His Wife. II
Is said.

Weston, ". Va. Nay I5.-Bloodhounds
were to-day put upon the trail Of Charles
B. Townsend. who escaped after shooting
and instantly killing Peace Justice VIII
liam H. Moss. Of Stouts Mills. near here.
last night Moss is reported 10 have at
tempted to prevent Townsend from beat
ing his wife
It is alleged that Townsend shot and
wounded q constable in the foot several
weeks ago. when he was arrested for
wife-beating- He was later fined upon
the charge by Justice Moss, but vas not
prosecuted for the shooting.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-16
BARTON WILL GET JOB.
Accepted as Certain He VIII Be Re-
appointed Labor Commissioner.

-~~~NENC4 a. Al AAC " Ia DC ANC~
appointed Labor COnnmissioner.
SPECIAL 70 The Washington Herald
Charleston, ". Va, May I5-Now that
the hearings before the board Of public
works are through. Gov. Glasscock viii
again give time 10 making some inves-
legations preparatory 70 announcing
additional appointments a great deal
OF interest is being taken in the race
Tor State labor commissioner. 7. '. Bar
ton. Of Wheeling, the incumbent, believes
he should be allowed 10 hold the position
for another term. while sam B Mont
gomery, OF Preston County, a former
member Of the state senate, but recently
appointed TO the Department OF Com
merce and Labor al Washington, is hot
after the Office.
The latter has a large list OF indorse-
C1ents from the organized miners OF the
State. while Barton IS not so strong Oh
Endorsements from both capital and IA
Dor. Barton's present term expires June
!. and the chances are that Gov. Glass
cock viii Teappoint him prior 10 that
time. Already two men from Preston
County have been given good jobs-James
s. Lakia, OF the board Of control. and
ACoL c. c. Pierce. in the adjutant gen
Arafs Oflcs-and this operates against
ApntgOmery.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-16
UNWRITTBN LAW SAVES HIM.
Prisoner Let on and Nan whom He
shot Reprimanded.

Eikton, Nd, May I5.-Because John
Neal Of the Seventh district claimed that
his act was JUsJifable under the unwrit-
ten Iaw. Il probably saved him from go
ing 10 the House Of Correction. and sure
" saved him from being held for court
10 answer the charge Of assault with in
tent 70 XIII
He was given 3 hearing before Justice
Henry H Gilpia on the charge OF shoot
ing Harrison Larue at Canal station last
Saturday night
Justice GLpin let him Of with a fine
Of SO and costs. and reprimanded Larue,
who lost part Of his hand for becoming
TOO intimate with other mems wives.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-16
FREIGHT TRAIN LEAVES RAIL.
Demolishes Cars on Siding and
Blocks Tracks Near Hardman.

Oakland. Nd May I5.-Baltimore and
Ohio local passenger train No. 6. due
here at 10 O'Clock. was de-aiied at Hard
man. W. Va, about thirty-ave miles
west Of this city. at $50 q. n. The eH-
gine and entire train left the tracks near
a siding on which several cars were
standing. The engine struck the ears.
demolishing several and blocking the
track for several hours.
Luckily, the train was just leaving the
station and had not gained SUFFICIENT
headway to overtrsn any Of the coaches.
No one was hurt
The Washington herald., 1909-05-16
HONOR MEMORY OF HEROES.
V. VI. /. Celebrates Anniversary of
New Market Battle.
- . d WashlnEtoa g.

SPECIAL % The Washington Herald.
Lexington. Va. May I5.-The Virginia
Military Institute to-day observed the
forty-hfth anniversary OF the battle OF
New Market, in which the cadets Of the
Five graves are here OF the eight cadets
killed in that battle
The battalion marched to the cadet cem-
etery and fred three volleys. The graves
have been decorated under the auspices
Of the women Of the New Market Memor-
ial Association. TIE beautiful white six
flag presented by the New York alumni
at the Taft Inauguration n Washington
last March attracted considerable atten-
ton, on one side IS the coat OF arms OF
Virginia. and cn the reverse side picture
OF George Washington
The Washington herald., 1909-05-16
PETERSBURG IS READY.
All Plans TO Entertain the Presi-
dent Are Now Complete.

~--- Wv -DAAEACAG~
e-ial % TIE Washington He-aId
Petersburg, Va. Nay I5-Plumed IN her
Eayest feathers. bedecked. ornamented.
and excited as never before since the
close Of the war between the States. the
-COckade City OF Virginia" now awaits
the hour when she shall throw open her
gates to President Taft and pay homage
10 him
After weeks Of planning. arranging.
Scd isbor. the members Of the various
sssttees. the mayor Of the city. presi-
cor1sssss.hs board OF aldermen, president
dent Of arzon council. president Of the
Of ne Commerce. marshal Of the
-. 80 xhidh viii escort the President
80 The erstwhile Citadel Of the Confed-
eracy.'' the commander Of A P. Hi
camp. Confederate Veterans. and scores
OF pUbIic-spirited and enthusiastic Peters
burgers. the city and her sons and
daughters are now ready 10 welcome the
Chief Executive, First lady Of the land. -
and the other distinguished guests who
viii come here on May 1S
The Washington herald., 1909-05-16
Wood Caught in columbus.

cI'eclaI % ne y ias1lnston Head
Winchester. Va. May I5-William
Wood. formerly a soldier in the United
States army, is under arrest at Colum-
bus. Ohio. charged with assault upon the
daughter OF a prominent resident OF
Charlestown. Deputy Sheriff Young and
Constable Smith. OF Charlestown. have
gene 10 Columbus 10 get Wood. Il is
charged that Wood asked the young
woman 10 go driving with him. and that
he assaulted her He fed from the State
The Washington herald., 1909-05-16
Po.tmnster. Anpointed.

Postmasters have been appointed as
follows:
Maryland-Lawsonia. Somerset County.
George F. Sterling. vice ". F. Sterling.
resigned; SGdbrook. Baltimore County,
Russell s Welty, vice H v. McCubbin,
resigned.
West observation-disclosures Fayette Coun-
ty, Thomas J. Griffin; Wolfe, Mercer
County. James W ATmstead.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-16
spendinr His WeaIth.

From The Catholie Standard and Tines
Il can't last much longer, my dear,
said old Mr. Klosenan. who vas near
ing his end; but. ah. it's good to think
that even after death III be near you
and watch over you
''Well-er-really," replied the soon-to-
be young widow, 'ff that's true. Silss,
I'm afraid ny extravaganza VIII psta
you terribly
The Washington herald., 1909-05-16
conway's Body washed Ashore.

SleclA . he Nas1Ing1on Herald
Richmond, Va, Nay I5-The body OF
John Conway. Of Manchester. who met
death by drowning in James River yes
terday afternoon. was washed up On some
bowlders within e stones throw OF the
Richmond end Of the Free Bridge about
16-So o'clock this morning. While in
boat with his ffteen-yeaT-old son yesteT-
day afternoon the unfortunate man lost
his balance while attempting to raise the
boats anchor and fell overheard Al
though good swimmer and a rive-rnan
al his life. Mr. Conway's battle against
the current, -Ehich was particularly strong
at that point, was futile, and before the
eyes Of bis son he went to watsFy grave.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-16
Skeleton Found peep in Earth.

speesal 10 The washington Herald
staunton. Va, Nay l5.-A skeleton.
supposed 70 be that OF human being.
was unearthed this morning Tot far from
Stauntoa BY several workmen. The sksl-
eton IS almost intact. and Is said 10
have been found fifty feet below the
surface Of the earth. The men were dig
ging in clay hank when the find vas
made The skeleton had been iuabedded
for many years and viii be preserved as
& relic
The Washington herald., 1909-05-16
Lynchburg Artist Honored.
reci,l 70 he washington Hsrald.

Special to The Washington Herald.
Lynchburg. Va. May 15.-At the Inter
national Art Union exhibition. which
opened in Paris IN april. 4 portrait Of
John Mason. a weil-known resident of
this city, was given q place "on the
line" The portrait was painted in the
art department Of the Randolph-Macon
WOmaa's College.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-16
WIN strengthen LynchburE Team.
-ial to Tss Wsshington HeraId.

SPECIAL to TIE Washington Herald
Lynchburg. Va. May, 15.-Realizing that
the local BAH team needs strengthening.
the association owning the franchise is
seeking new material This is no easy
job now 70 secure capable men who will
come here for salaries Necessary TO keep
the club within the leagues limit. 1t
viii require at least four or i've good men
TO put the team on q winning basis. Man
ager OTth IS already in touch with sew
ersl men u put IN the weak places.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-16
FIRE DREAM; JUMP REAL.
But Dreamer Lands on Awning and
Is rot Badly Hurt.

Parkersburg. W. Va. May l5-Whiie
doing in the third-story window OF the
Palace Hotel here early this morning.
John McDoucie. Of Pennsboro. Richie
County. dreamed that the hotel was on
fire and jumped from the window.
He aHghted on the awning over the
entrance TO the hotel and was only
slightly hurt
The Washington herald., 1909-05-16
Nephew of eerrit H. smith Dead.

SPECIAL 70 The Washington Herald
Hagerstown. Nd. Nay 15.-cerrit H.
Smith. nephew Of Gerrit Smith, the
celebrated abolition candidate for Presi-
dent, died here to-day. He was seventy
nine years Old Smith was q native OF
New York. and was at one tine wealthy.
His wife and two sons. Fitzhugh Smith.
and Cerrit Smith, z New York organist,
survive
The Washington herald., 1909-05-16
SANATORIUM DEDICATED.
Tuberculosis Hospital on Blue Ridge
Is Ready.

SPECIAL 70 I1e NaSlAieto-i Ee1e-4-
Hagers1Own. Nd. May l5.-Impressive
ceremonies marked the dedication to-day
Of the new S95o.ooO State consumptive
sanatorium. on top Of the Blue Ridge
Mountains at Sabillasville- Gov. Austia
Crothers and Senator John Walter Smith
delivered the principal addresses Among
the noted persons who spoke we're Dr.
William OsIer. DR.. Edward Trudeau, Dr..
David Lyman. and Dr.. William S Thay-
er. A large number Of prominent men
and women interested IN the national
fght against the white plague we're pres
ent
The Washington herald., 1909-05-16

Lynchburg, vs.-The congregation Of
the West End Methodist Church, the
youngest organization among the Meth
odists OF the city, has outgrown its
pretty new church building. and plans
have been drawn TO enlarge the edifce-
Sunday the adult class Of the Sunday
school will be taught in a tent. which
will be pitched on the church lawn for
that purpose.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-16
MANY TEACHERS GATHER.
Montgomery Association Hears
schools Discussed.

SCAOVAe OAsCuASc0
SPECIAL to The Washington Herald
Rockville. Nd. May I5-one hundred
and twenty Of the public school teachers
OF Montgomery County attended the semi
annual meeting OF the Montgomery Coun-
~ Teachers Association, which was held
in the courthouse here to-day. Prof. Ira
c WhitscTe. principal OF the Gathers
burg School. presided. and Mrs Clara Y.
Mace. OF the Sandy Spring School, served
as secretary.
The feature Of the programme was an
address by DR.. T L. Lewis. president Of
Western Maryland College. whose sub
Ject was Logic" Prof. Earle B. Wood
county superintendent Of schools. also a5-
dressed the gathering. his remarks deal
ing with the administrative department Of
the schools
Others who read papers or delivered ad-
dresses were Misses Maude Z. Dugent
Anna c. Pace, Mary E. Kelly. Hattie J.
Montgomery, Beulah Fawcett, Ida P.
Stabler. and Prof Roger J. Whitford.