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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1878-06-05
L AM AFRAID.

George, let's go down to old Reeds lit
tie whie,'' said Dan White to companion,
one evening, just after the lamps were lit and
the days work was done.
GIVE got to study" replied George,
I" Let the studying do itself aud come on, .
said Dan.
" l can't must get that lesson"
"Well, get up in the morning and get 1t.
Professor Jones says morning is the best time
to study, anyway, and he ought to know"
81 am afraid" said George.
"What are you afraid off inquired Dan,
as soon as he could command his tongue.
George hestated.
"Of his morals snecred one.
And his manners" added another.
"And his nanny" supplemented third.
Let him speak for HIMSELF suggested
Dan. "What are you afraid of, George9"
"Why-why, if we go there we might stay
late then might oversleep myself and not
get up early in the morning and then they
smoke and swear and drink, and it is not
much of place."
"Go hire hall, go hire hall y was
echoed on all Slues.
1t is not pleasant to be laughed at, and
George was just ready to cry, when one of the
larger boys silenced the clamor and said
"Come on, boys, who cares for morals, OF
manners, or grandmothers? Come ahead
come, George, +" he added entreatingly, "don't
be backed down tho fools don't know what
they are laughing ats you've as good
right to your opinion as anybody but come
once and judge for yourself. Ii you don't
like it you needn't go back"
| am sorry to say the honied words had the
desired effect, and the whole troop, George
and ALL went rushing down to the lowest lit
tie dram shop of all that community, with as
much bravado as if there was not conscience
in the crowd.
Late in the night, or rather early in the
morning, George slipped quietly into his
home at the back door, and crept noiselessly
up the back stairs. To-day q bloated, de-
graded, debauched, confirmed drunkard, whom
intemperance as a strong man armed, has
overcome and taken captive, will tell you with
tears of shame in his eyes, that he is going
straight down to ruin, because in his youth
he was afraid to say, am afraid"
There is Divine Arm able to save even
him, but he has sunk so low he scarcely wants
to be saved, and we hardly dare to hope he
will be.
Courage boys, courage Dare to do right.
Dare to shun the wrong. Have the courage
to say, 81 am afraid ~
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1878-06-05

CARE OF THE TEETH.-1. Be careful not
to hold any fluid or solid substances in the
mouth, either too hot or too cold. Neither
bite nor mash any hard substances as nuts,
ETC., with the teeth.
2. Have the teeth inspected every four or
six months by careful dentist.
8. Prevent any accumulation of tartar on
the teeth.
A. After every meal, thoroughly cleanse
the mouth with clear water.
5. Keep the stomach in good condition
by the diet, for the secretions of the mouth
are generally in sympathy with the stomach
9. Every night and morning clean the teeth
with brush, passing it thoroughly over the
tops and the backs of all.
7. Whenever the tooth aches, apply to a
dentist for permanent cure,
s. Never have tooth extracted without
consulting dentist, for it is better to preserve
them by filling, if possible.
8. Parents should early carry their children
to dentist, who will advise them how to
have their teeth grow even, regular and beau.
tiful.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1878-06-05

CoNTAoIoN by MAIL.-The London Tele.
graph has recently published correspon-
dents letter, setting forth remarkable in
stance of scarlet fever being communicated by
letter A lady wrote to her friend to inform
her that she was nursing her daughter, suf-
fering from scarletna. The friend after
reading and burning the letter, gave the enve-
lope in which it was contained to one of her
children to play with. Shortly after the child
became sick of the same disease which the
physician traced TO his satisfaction to the in
fected letter. 1t might be suggested that an
examination into the prevalence Of contagious.
maladies among post Office employees would
throw some light on the danger of possibly
infected mail. One letter capable of COM
municating scarlet fever or small pox would
probably render every other missive in the
same pouch equally dangerous as a dissemi-
nator Of disease. At any rate it is ON the
safe side to send no communications from in
fected houses, save those that are absolutely
necessary, and these should be Immediately
burned.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1878-06-05

MAKE A FEw.-A pretentious student in
Brown University once teld DR.. Maryland tise.
he thought it would be easy to make proverbs
like those of Solomon. The only reply of DIR.
Wayland was, "NIake a few :" If skeptics
who had spent so much time in railing at the
Bible would try their hand at making bet
ter book, book that would take hold upon
the heart of humanity which would interest
children and comfort old age which would
inspire manhood and womanhood with the
highest, truest, noblest thoughts; which
would chasten them in joy and comfort them
in sorrow ; if infidels would produce the first
page of such book as this, we would gladly
listen to what they have to say. But this eter-
nal fault finding, this everlasting negation !;
this seeking to rob people of a healthful and
comfortable faith and leave them nothing in
its place; this parading of a few worn out
sneers and objections, never will accomplish
much with world thas is hungering for the
bread of life, and that longs to drink OF the
waters of salvation.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1878-06-05

How RUSSIANS LEARN ENGLISH. The
Russian method Of acquiring foreign LAM
guage is more methodical than that of any
other nation. In the first place a foreign
nurse, usually English, is secured for tho
baby. The Russians are very careful in choose
ing this person, as her speech must be free
from colloquialsms. When the child is nine
years. foreign Payments are sought for it,
During the summer months, the children of
the English and French residents in Russia
are at premium. 1t is a regular practice for
them to spend their holidays on the estates of
Russian nobility. Besides the pleasure the
trip into the interior affords them, they mostly
return home laden with presents, and, if
boy is sharp enough to be able to add q littls
grammatical instructions to his practice as
"conversationalist," " he may pick up enough
probationary to last the remainder of the
twelve months. Lastly a tutor or goyerness
is engaged for the child until it can converse
in foreign language as freely and faultlessly
as native. Language masters make fine
li~is'ss a. lss..~; Of tlaii.
English teachers may be counted by the hun
dreds--they charge high price for their in
structions and are held in great esteem by the
Russians
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1878-06-05
roo OLD TO BE cAUenr WIrn cHArr.

Considerable amusement was created in one
OF our stores the other day, by the antics of
an old lady in frilled cap and spectacles,
over what she considered wrong exhibition
of the marvellous. A gardener friend of the
shop-keeper had recently presented him with
small-mouthed bottle containing large
cucumber-quite curiosity to those ignorant
OF how it is produced, but, like many other
mysteries, simple enough when explained. -
The bottle is of course placed over the embryo
pickle when it is small, and allowed to remain
beside the vine until the growth is completed
The old lady had never seen or heard of any
thing of the kind, and she stood before it ut
terly dazed and bewildered with astonish-
ment. First she would get on one side, plant
her spectacles firmly, take long look and
then draw deep breath. She would then
remove her glasses, give them a thorough
wiping, and try it again, remarking in high
key, with much emphasis
Nobody in this world kin ever make me
believe that is ginooine cowcumber in that
bottle it's jist some kind of scum you've
cast over my eyes ~
Then she would. get over on the other side,
readlust her spectacles, wink several times
with both eyes in the drollest manner to DIS
pei the delusion, and then take aim at the
bottle again, closing first one eye and then the
other, with the same result as before, when
she would repeat the remark, and shake her
head with incredulity as she slowly expressed
her doubts as to the reality of the spectacle
81 mind of being to slight-o'.hand show
when l was gal, she went on to say. can Il
Teller come out an Pretended to be eatin' cot
ton, belchin' fire, an spinnin' ribbons, be-
sides fryin' eggs in a hat an lot more non
sense an tomfoolery, not to speak of his
gittin' live chickens out'n loaf of bread he
had found in a mans overcoat pocket; but
them as had seen such things before an
knowed how it was, all said it wasn't more
nor less than a sham, an all he had done was
to put scum over peoples eyes, when he
could mako 'em believe tree toad was bird
of paradise, if he wanted to. An that's iist
exactly what think about that cowcumber
Take away the spell from Off n my eyes, an I
dessay the bottle will turn out to be empty
It's real entertainment, though, an | spose
there's heaps o folks iist fools enough to be-
lieve it's all as real as it pears to be, but I'm
too old bird to git caught ON chaff Mr.. San
ders, an you can't fool me worth cent"
So saying she gathered up her parcels and
departed with many knowing mods of Salts
faction Cincinnati Breakfast Table.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1878-06-05

California botanist has sent to tho RUraJ
Press an account of the results of careful
measurement of the famous ''big trees" and
a laborious count of the rings in various
stumps The Father Of the Forest y has
been said to have sprung from the earth soon
after the Deluge, but the rings in his shatter-
ed trunk show that his full age at base is
probably 1900 years. His alleged forty feet
diameter proves to be only eighteen feet.
measured at six feet from the roots. This
correspondent adds 8 One oft repeated story
is true however, that Of a passage through i
part Of bis body large enough to admit horse
men. This passage, burnt out Of his heart.
commences at point sixty-six feet from the
roots, and extends 1870 feet, coming out whers
was once knot-hole, now enlarged by relic.
seekers to wide doorway. saw several Ia
dies ride horses of medium size through this
wooden tunnel and one day while passing,
riding one OF my horses and leading the 9th.
or packed with bulky specimens, turned in1
to the cavity and rode safely through. The
ceiling overhead is four feet to six feet thick.
so the grand promenade for visitors above s
perfectly safe.o He mentions another mon.
ster tree, whose stump he measured with a
tape-line, and the longest diameter, includ-
ing bark, at five feet from the base, was found
to exceed twenty-seven feet. lie also says /.
The South Park Grove contains 500 trees.
some OF them of the largest class One, the
home of Trapper Smith, is vast swollen
trunk at the base, ninety feet in circuit and
thirty feet in diameter. The Livery Stable, :
which has received twenty-five horses at u
time into its followed base, is eighty four
feet in circuit
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1878-06-05

Since Edison invented the telephone and
monograph he has more orders for new in
ventions than he can attend to. One party
wants him to invent a boneless shad ; another
asks him to turn his attention to a gas meter
that won't always lie in favor of the company ;
third desires a pocketbook that will always
contain dollar or two and while he is about
it he might as we'll nfuse some of his inyen-
tive genius into flight of stairs that won't
creak like all possessed when man sneaks
into the house at night. -
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1878-06-05

BoTH WEARIED OUT-"I have brought
you this bin until l am sick and tired of it, J"
said a collector to debtor, upon whom he
had called at least thirty times "You are,
eh ? Z" cody replied the debtor. Yes am, =
was the response. "Well, then you had bet
ter not present it again. There will be two
of us pleased if you do not, for to tell the
truth, am sick and tired of seeing that iden-
tical bill myself"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1878-06-05

Spilkins came home from dinner late the
other night, looking rather dilapidated.-
"Why," remarked Mrs. s., as she let him in,
"Why, Leander, declare, do look at these
rents in your coat and your pants are ripped
too" "Yes'm,' said Leander, banging his
hat defiantly down on the floor, and trying to
look austere. "Didn'er tell yer wuzzer goin
nonner a regular tear"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1878-06-05

The 10O0th shirt agent has been around
He recommended his goods by pointing to a
shirt on his noble self that he had worn u
fortnight. He didn't excite our enthusiasm.
We had heard of tramp that wore his all
summer Greenfield Gazette.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1878-06-05

In restaurant A gentleman and a scrub
are seated at the same table. The scrub is
Just finishing his dinner, the gentleman just
beginning his. The scrub lights cigar and
blows cloud of smoke over his coffee. The
gentleman rises, and says in his poltest tone
EXCUSE me sir, will it annoy you if eat
while you are smoking ?"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1878-06-05

A great many of us are like the old salt,
who said, when recounting his adventures
that he begun the world with nothing, and
by hard work had succeeded in holding bis
own ever siuee. There are others who have
managed to hold their own and other peoples
too
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1878-06-05

An energetic young Irishman, who had
been reported as among the fatally injured
by railroad accident, and afterwards report
ed as not among that unfortunate company,
writes Indignantly to the local editor, saying.
" l tell you was among the fatally injured,
but the reason didn't die was because am
always temperate in my living. and have a
splendid constitution naturally
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1878-06-05

A circus man says he can get along with
cross wife, fault-fnding mother-in-law, or a
bowling dog better than with the old lady
from the country who tries to pass her hus-
band in as s'under twelve years OF age"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1878-06-05

A grocery man down in Augusta Maine,
announces by playcard that he is for sale,
"siggers, towbaclso, and ballony sawsig,"
and we are willing to bet that he has the man
who writes communications to the local pa
per, growing about the oppressive 'tskule
taks.'
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1878-06-05

stWhat is the difference between me and
st. Paul ?" asked one man Of another. " st.
Paul was all things to all men, and you are
nothing to anybody" was the reply.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1878-06-05

If you ask an obstinate man to incline his
ears to reason he is very likely to incline
them backwards, like a horse bent on mis-
chief.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1878-06-05

Nineteen women out of twenty, when they
sit gracefully down to write a letter, will ask
you what day of the month it is.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1878-06-05

Forty girls will run after a snob with a
gold-headed cane, whore one of them will
shy up to fellow who has sound coarse
sense.
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POETRY.
IN THE FUTURE.

What is yonder in the future?
Lift that mystic vail away:
Let the morning sunlight golden
Fall on shadows grim and gray.
OF the doubts and fear we borrow.
Of the death chill aud the sorrow
lowering DER our lives to-day.
Tell us, is there not glory
In the onward gliding years I?
See we not, beyond the parting
As we gaze through falling tears
Fondest hopes and rosy vision?
Is there not some field elysian
Which the glowing sunlight cheers2
Though we may not lift that curtain,
Falling DER our future lives,
Yet we know the years ire bringing
Rich reward for him who strives
And, where one day drops of sorrow
Fall TO earth, upon the morrow
We shall see plant that thrises.
-sjaae NJ. Reed. Bestoa 7Sanserir
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1878-06-05

This is world of seeond-handed goods.
Every pretty girl has been some other fellows
sweetheart.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1878-06-05

There is nothing that so convinces man OF
the truth of religion as to see true religion in
Christians.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1878-06-05

Alum water viii harden the gums and pre-
vent loosening of the teeth.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1878-06-05
VICK'S
FLOWER AND VEGETABLE GARDEN

is the most beautiful work of the kind in the world II
contains nearly $50 pages hundreds OF fine Illustrations
and sir Chrome Plates Of Horers, beautifully drawn and
coored from nature Price so cents in paper
81 90 in elegant CLOTH Printed in German and English
vick's Illustrated Monthly Magazine-32 pages, fine
Illustrations and Coored Plate in every number. Price
81 25 a year; Five copies for $500.
Vickis Catalogue-300 Illustrations, only cents.
Address, JAMES WICK, Rochester, N. Y.
Jan 10th, 1873.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1878-06-05

"George, let's go down to old Reeds lit
tie while" said Dan White to companion,
one evening, just after the lamps were lit and
the days work was DONE
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-11-30
Harper's Ferry Happenings.

The Episcopal services in the Lutheran
Church on Sunday afternoon last were well
attended, aud Rev w. H. Meade preached
a fine sermon. The Chants were good, indeed
Mr. Samuel p Spencer, who has fjT some
years past been the Clerk at the " Mountain
View Hotel" having accepted position IN
the establishment Of Ihos. NJ. Green u Bro,
Baltimore, left here last week for his new field
Of usefulness Daring his residence here he
made many friends, aud their best wishes &C
company him to his new home.
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DIED,

In Charler.o-p. on Thursday evening, Nov q,
1873. Mrs. VI. E. LACKLAND-wido OF the late
Thomas Lakeland. and daughter of Thomas H..
Willis, Esq.-aged Oyears.
On the morning o. the 9th OF November, 1878,
in Pleasant Valley, Md, CAMERON, son of Jas.
n. and A. NJ. Elgin. died of diptheria, at the age
Of years, ( months aud l. days.
L. Martnsburg on the 18th inst, RICHARD
RILEY. aged 63 years.
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shepherdstown Summary.
From the RcgiStcr:

From the RCGiStcT:
Nj. George d C'ulcy, a native Of Shep-
herdstown, but at present citizen Of IIanni-
bal, Missouri, WAS appointed superintendent
Of the railway Of that city.
90 Monday night lsS', Lille Jones, daugh-
ter Of Mr. james Jones OF this town, met with
O painful accident while going 10 her home,
by falling over the shafts Of sulky standing
in trout Of Mr. Traynor's shop and dislocated
her left arm AT the elbow.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-11-30
THE
Gilbert Drug Store.
HARPER'S FERRY, WEST VIRGINIA,

HARPER'S FERRY, WEST VIRGINIA,
rs now Being refttcd and thoroughly stocked
! with full line Of all articles fresh and genu-
ine) usually Septin we'll appointed Drug Store.
In point Of quality and prices tits the intention Of
the owner to meet the wants Of the community in
all respects fully, and to merit liberal patron
age.
Mr.. p. G.. DONNELLY, OF this county an eE-
perienced and skilful Chemist. will have charge.
Etr COUNTRY ORDERS filed az usual at
lowest prices. Advertisement next week.
Referring 10 the above Card, would say IN be
glad u meet my friends 10 the capacity stated !
pleasant and profitable
d. G. DONNELLY,
Chomis; at the Gilbert bra. Store
Sept. 5. iS7s-ly. Harper's Ferry
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MARRIED,

On ne slst Of November, rs, at the house Of
the brides father. Mr.. Geo. p. Walters, by Rev
NJ J. Cutler. Mr.. JAMES WHO'LL aud Miss
SARAH N. WALTERS, all Of Berkeley Co.
At the ". E. Parsonage in Shepherdstown, on
the evening ofthe l4th of November, by the Rev
d. G.. Miller. Mr.. JAS. p. WINTERMlER Of
Shepherdstowu. to Miss FANNIE II. BENDER Of
Sharpsburg, Nd.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-11-30
pr FrSS~TTIE OLD FAMILY JOURNAL.
Church Notes.

Episcopal service in the Lutheran Church,
Ilarper's Ferry, on Sunday next. December /,
at II o'clock preaching by Rev. W. I. Lea
veil.
Rev. Mr.. Long will preach at Beulah on
Sunday morning next, lst December, at 10
o'clock; also a: o'clock in the afternoon
Subject: Reformation Of the Lutheran Church.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-11-30
REMOVAL.

HARRISON BROS fwarranted pure) Ready
Mixed Paints, az low a. ans first class goods
IN the market, for sale BY HORACE BEALL.
rTlHE finest lot Of Carriage and Wagon Whips,
Lap Rugs, Horse Blankets. &c. in the market,
for sale at low prices by HORACE BEALL.
CLEIGn BELLS and complete line Of material
> for putting up Seighs, OF latest market
prices, for sale by HORACE BEALI.
GOAL HODS, Fire Shovels and longs for sale,
u cheap, By HORACE BEALL.
rIVABLE AND POCKET CUTLERY, fine as
sor,meut just received and for sale az latest
market prices by HORACE BEAIL.
TRIPLE Plated Silver Spoons and Forks FOR
sale by HORACE BEALE.
4 Fl4P ASSORTMENT Of Walters Tee
y Trays for sale at reduced prices by
HORACE BEALL.
I ANTERNS and lautern globes Tor sale BY
Nov p HORACE BEALi.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-11-30
Iiebir,s LIQUID ENtraot of Beef

From DR.. @ C. Clark. Osweso, y. Y: @
q. I have made sufficient experiment Golden 5
Liebig's Liquid Extract Of Beef and TOuic To-
vigorsior 20 enable ne to say 1t Is by far the
hes, of al preparations Of the Kind ,rooo aud
uNI-| that have ever used. To the sufferer
from chronic diseases or the couya!esccut, It Is
invaluable being both uJUEishiuC and strength
crirrH Nov 90, 2w.
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IA. Virginia Free Press,
r,, odd Family JOu rnal."
.-.,.- gS-o3x. NOVEMBER 80, 1873.

r..v WANrED.-We want a supply of
~ ANY of our farmer friends prefer
..,, nay subscription dues in Corn viii
.....r. hv delivering AT ONCE.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-11-30

WOOD We mod few cords of
.a.oacd IIictory Or Oak Wood
a. b,,, >oirc of our Voodiiomising pa
.oilllcer "a, in mind and send Us
"a. without dclav.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-11-30

Kesr NorE i,vEE HEALrHY, and thus ward Oh
many distressing complaints, bv using "SGa@ mes
Tarand Sarsanarilia Pills Care g'cS or ner-
vous headache dizziness. biIGousucss bad taste in
mouth. dyspepsia, inward piles, all complaints OF
the stomach and bowels. They act gently, with
out dnv pain OF gripping, aud do not Leave the
bowels costivc. rs is zoe case With many other
purratives Prepared only by DR.. SWnyne 4
Son. Philadelphia, and sold 40 - cents bottle
by an leading druggists. Ia Charlestown by
Uut,.- Il Aisegith. feb. l5-ly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-11-30

Trains passing Chnrestown at II Oh P. n. run
only on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays
all other trains daily except Sunday.
Lune l. lSIH