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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1878-08-14
LAMBERTVILLE, N. j.:
AUGUST Ii, 1873

THE EEL QUESTION The recent accounts
winch have appeared in the newspapers about
an immense /" eel preserve F" on the farm of a
Mr.. James A. Wells, in the town of River
head, New York, has started the discussion
of the old problem of eel propagation. From
the time of Aristotle down to the present day
this has been subject of dispute among nat
uralsts, and an unsolvcd riddle. Aristotle
and his contemporaries held that cells were
spontaneously produced from mud or ooze.-
Some modern scientists, and among them the
celebrated fish culturist, Seth Green, hold that
eels are hybrids, and never produce their kind,
occupying among fish something of the mule
among land animals During an experience
of more than thirty years in catching and
dressing cells, and at all seasons of the year,
Mr.. Green says he has never found any eggs,
as in fishes, or any other sign that eels are
able to produce their kind. The newspaper
statement, therefore, that Mr.. Wells eel pond
is turning out large increase, excites Mr..
Green's increduity, which he has publicly ex-
pressed in letter to the Rochester Democrat.
1t is somewhat remarkable that gentle
man of Mr.. Green's scientific Attachments,
and a newspaper of the Democrats promin-
ence, should not have been aware that this
question of eel propagation has been conclu-
siveiy settled by the patient and successful re-
searches of our eminent New Jersey scientist,
IOts GtHiuCl LOCkWOUu3 Vi CGtcuOtus II is
acknowledged by the scientific world that
Prof. Lockwood has clearly and indisputably
solved this ancient and interesting problem. -
He has demonstrated that cells do produce
their kind. He began series of practical ex-
periments, nearly ten years ago, at Keyport,
in this State. Finally he engaged an old fish
erman of that village to bring him a dozen
cells every other day, for three successive
weeks, on the express condition that he should
bring them alive, and skin and clean them in
his (the Professors presence. The Professor
on every eel skinning day took what he had
already concluded to be the ova, out of the
writhing eels, and placed it in pans of warm
water, where he carefully watched it under
microscope from day to day. He had the SUI
preme satisfaction in the course of the three
weeks to see the ova develop into the young
eel This is an established scientific fact, and
has been accepted as such by the learned bod
les of both this country and Europe. State
Gazette.
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DEATHS.

HOLCOMBE.-In Lambertvle, Aug. 4, Mabel E., daugh-
ter Of Edward H. and Hannah L. Holcombe, aged Z
months.
SKILLMAN-In Lambertville Aug 3, Flora T., daugl-
ter of N. V. and Annie E. Skiman aged months,
RUNKLE.-Suddenly, In Pennington, the morning of
August 7th, 1873 Mrs Ann Runkle, wife of William
Runkle, aged 81 years.
RUNKLE.--Near Pennington, Aug. 18th, 1878, Jane
Runkle, aged 81 years.
CLARK.-In Pennington, Aug 6, Miss Maria Clark,
aged e7 years.
SERGEANT.--In Delaware township, Aug. 7, Green
Sergeant aged "a years.
MARTINE.-In Stanton, Aug. I'd, Geo. n. only son of
Rev. A and Anna MARITIME, aged II months.
HIGGINS-At Reaville N. j., Aug. 9TH of cholera in
fantum, George H., infant son of Joseph II. and
Mrs. Higgins, aged 10 months ard days.
WARMAN-In Union township, Aug. LIST, Dianna War;
man, aged 92 years and months.
COURSIN-At High Bridge, Aug 2, Edgar c.. infant son
of John and Elizabeth Coursn, aged months and 16
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AsBuRY PARK, N. j., Aug. 10th.-Mr. j.
A. Bradley, the founder of Asbury Park, was
rendered reception at Educational Hall this
evening, in view of his intended departure for
Europe on Wednesday next. Arches of ev-
ergreens spanned the streets, which, with the
grounds around the hall, was brilliantly illu-
minated. Fully 1000 persons assembled in
the auditorium, and speeches were made by
many eminent men. Among those ON the
platform were Drs. Stokes, Kynett, and other
divines Judge McCalmont, the Japanese
Minister, Yosheda Mr.. M. W. Hazeltine, of
the New York San, and others. The excite
ment continued until a late hour, the latter
portion being of an informal character.
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Gov. Mcclellan signed warrants for the adj
mission of the following persons to Deaf,
Dumb and Blind Institutions outside of the
State:
James Mcclure, seventeen years of age,
resident of the county of Essex, readmitted to
the New York Institution for the Blind, for
four years.
Frank Wagner, sixteen years of age, resi-
dent of Camden, admitted to the Pennsylvan-
ia Institution for the Blind, at Philadelphia.
George F. Morris, eight years of age, resi-
dent of Essex county, admitted to the St.
Joseph's Institution for the Blind, at Ford
ham, New York.
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briggs Catarrh Eradicator will cure Catarrh. It
I'D arises from disorganized condition of the stomach,
vitiated secretion of the ganduar system and impure
ty of the blood 1t is constitutional well local
diseased. The symptoms are partial complete OBJ
strucon of the nasal cavity, heavy loaded dsagreea-
BILE feeling in the head coggng up Of the throat in the
night with thick obnoxious matter, having when ex-
PEELED scabby appearance occasionally streaked with
blood. Briggs Catarrh EradcaOr is sent by mail
press ON receipt ofprice quarts
for Warranted cheapest and most efectual. Adj
dress Dr. J. Briggs and Co.. Newark N. j. Sold by G. NJ
Shamaa, Moores Drug Store, Lambertville, M.
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MURDERED AND PLACED ON THE TRACK
About ten o'clock on Sunday night freight
train on the Erie Railroad ran over the body
of Bartholomew McGrail, near the Passaic
bridge at Paterson. McGrails head was near
ly severed from his body, but the body
was then cold, and also that no blood flowed
from the wound and various other circum-
stances tending to show that the body had
been brought and placed upon the track, it is
thought to be case of murder. The tracks
of wagon were discovered within short
distance of the track, together with marks as
of body which had been thrown therefrom
and dragged to the position where McGrail
was found.
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A GREAT STRIKE ON THE TAPIs.-A
Dunellen, N. j., dispatch says: In accordance
with the programme of the Miners National
organization it has been agreed that general
strike shall be inaugurated on or about the
10Th inst The troubles in the coal regions of
Pennsylvania will be started in all probability
in the Lehigh region. This has been occas-
Toned by the operators refusing to elevate the
basis of wages that has governed the trade
the past year. The men employed in the COL
leries on the north and south sides appear to
be almost unanimous in their consent to en-
gage in contest with the corporation and indi-
vidual operators. 1t has been learned that
the golfers employed in the coal companies of
the Pennsylvania Railroad are prepared for a
general strike.
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Mr.. Marbles ELUSIVE manifesto will make
no appreciable impression upon the country,
and the way it strikes the average Democrat
who is not of the Tilden persuasion is pointed
ly stated in this brief extract from the N. Y.
Express, now the organ of John Kelly and
Tammany Hall -
According to Mr.. Marble, Tilden set his
trap at woodchuck's hole. When the wood
chuck saw this trap, whose handles were left
exposed, he refused to come out that way,
but made new aperture. When Tilden
found the woodchuck all ready to spring out,
he begged the chuck to wait until he could
set snare at the new place. And the wood
chuck wouldn't. Wereupon Tilden dropped
his head into his hand, and has continued to
droop and drop until this day.
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MARRIAGES.

ARNWINE-W 3, by Rev. George Young
John C. Arnwine to Mary Eta L. White, both Of
Kingw0od.
HOFFMAN--THOMPSoN. 4, by Rev. H. P
Thompson assisted by Reys j. H. Smock j. b. Thomp-
SON. Aaron Hoffman to Martha E. Thompson, both OF
Readington.
LRYMPLE-KANE.-Aug Sd, by Rev. G. s. Con-
verse, VIM. Dalrymple and Susan Kane, both of Rim
goes.
O'NIEL-DIGNON.- 2s, by Rev. B. Henry Ter
Woert, Peter oNiel Of Centre Bridge, Pa, to Mary
Dignon, of Pennington, N. J.
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There seems to be an unusual invasion of
the waters of our coast by sharks this year.
A short time ago and eight feet long monster
was caught off Ocean Beach, another, of still
larger dimensions, was taken on Thursday off
Long Branch, and on the same day a pound
of flesh was bitten out of a boys hip by one
of these tigers of the sea in New York har-
Dor. Bathers in deep water would do we'll to
be on their guard. There is no danger in
wading depths, SO it is said.
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PRIVATE SALE
OF
Valuable Real Estate

The following desirable real estate is offered It
private sale;
A VACANT LOT ON NORTH UNION ST,
Extending back George street adjoining properties
w. Il. HoppocK and Lewis S. Reading.
ALSO, A TwO.SToRY BRICK DWELLING HOUSE,
the West side of Clinton street. between Perry and
Buttonwood streets.
Terms easy. For full particulars apply to
W. V. COOLEY.
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A stable in the vicinity of Lancaster juno
ton, Pa, was consumed by fire about 4
o'clock on Monday afternoon. The body of
Henry Roth, boy about years old, was dis
covered in the debris, burned to a shapeless
mass. An elder brother was barely saved by
woman, who passed Just as the flames burst
from the building. The cause of the fire is
unknown.
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A writer in the New York Herald declares,
with ear nest enthusiasm, that running is the
best kind of exercise. He says 1t clears
the lungs, strengthens the wind and gives a
man great power of endurance, making him
-as we say in the athletic world-a slayer
All the most prominent oarsmen of the world
have relied on this means of training above
all others for its effects on the chest and
lungs" Let's run.
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The terrible tornado that destroyed over
thirty lives and fifty houses at Wallingford,
Conn, a few days ago, is another urgent note
of warning against the wholesale destruction
of American forests. When we have reduc-
ed this part of the country to the bare and
treeless condition of the " Bad Lands" we
may expect more frequent occurrences of
these unpleasant phenomena.
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Col. VIM. II. Brownel commanding the
Forty-seventh Regiment, Brooklyn, has in
vented an ingenious automatic contrivance
for the purpose of illustrating movements of
bodies of infantry in theoretical instruction.
Col. Brownell has accepted an invitation to
take his command to Waverly next month,
on the occasion of the New Jersey State
Fair,
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FOR SAIEl

A 7-ROOM HOUSE, stone, in Mechanics street. New
N Hope. Bucks County Pa Price, $500, with stable
Inquire of Squire Johnson New Hope, or CHARLES
OLDHAM, Cardington, Delaware County, Pa.
Nov. 7th 1877. IT.
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Up to noon on Monday the cases of yellow
fever reported at Grenada, Miss, reached 100.
Ten additional deaths had occurred since
Sunday noon.
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1t is stated that the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company makes great saving in fuel by
the simple device of allowing the firemen
half the coal saved out of specified amount
for running the trains.
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George w. Baker. of Jersey City. Division
Superintendent of the Pennsylvania Railroad,
is dangerously i'll at the White Mountains
A special car has been sent on to bring him
home.
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Terence Dolan, of Jersey City, was arrest
ed on Monday, for beating his wife over the
head with potato masher. Mrs. Dolan was
severely injured.
New-York tribune., 1878-07-05
THE DAY IN BROOKLYN.

The observance in Brooklyn was generally
quiet and the number of accidents reported was small
Sautes were fired at sunrise at Fort Greene Carroll
and TOmpkins Parks The City Hall was prOfusey hung
with flags under the direction Of Keeper TOmey, and
the Court House and Municipal Department Building
were also decorated. Flags were displayed from many
other buildings and from numerous private residences
The use Of fireworks less extensive than formerly
Frecrackers were prohibited but the small boy found
means the policemen The various parks were
Coney Island railroads carried thousands OF passengers
eager the noise and confusion OF the city 10
was estimated that 10000 persons visited Prospect
Park dun ing the day.
AT Jompkins Park celebration was held under the
auspices OF a local association, OF winch Alderman
exercises took place a 10 under the shade OF
spacious tent 1t filed TO its utmost capacity and
large number of persons stood and sat outside IN The
glaring sun Upon the platform were seated Aldermen
Rev j. H. stansbury. j. s. T. sranahan, Colonel John
T. Culyer, and many others. The OPENING prayer was
made by the Rev. Mr. stanshury and G. L. W. f. Morrow
read the Declaration OF independence The Grafton was
delivered by tine Rev. G.. c. Mln Of the East COngrega
tional Church. Dr. James L. Farley recttcd portion OF
Thomas Buchanan Reads Wagner OF the Alleghenies
President Stranahan OF the Park Commission also made
a few remarks.
Freworks displayed last evening at the various
points designated by the city authorities The Cy Han
and the Municipal Department Buildings were ilu-
minated throughout On the roof of the former build
ing red green, and other colored fire was displayed,
setting off with good effect the decorations OF the CITY
Hall and adjoining buildings Fireworks were dis
charged at Fort Greene, TOmpEins Park AT broadway
and Beyidere-st the block bounded by Eighth ana
NInth-ayes and Ninth and Tentl-sts and the block
bounded by Third aud FOurth-ss., and North Eleventh
and North Fifteenth-sts l.. ID.
New-York tribune., 1878-07-05

at Prague; the schitzen-verein the Y. A. Komensky
Benevolent Society and the Old veterans.
I'm the Eastern District Brooklyn tue Socalstc LABOR
partys parade the feature OF the day THIS attracted
be more attention from the fact that II was reported
few days ago that the city authorities would NOT allow
the parade to take place. The Police ComlnsslonSers
platoon OF police marched the head of the procession
The procession formed at Turn Hail. IN Meserole-s ana
the march began IL o'clock over 1000 men were III
line the rear-mard OF which was small printing prrss
striking off cOes OF the SOcalisc party's platiorm
The marshas and their aids wore red scarfs anu leu
necties and red huttOnhOle ribbons a6ounded lheTe
were also scarlet banners, one OF Wnlcu p0e
the motto, Proletarans Of all countries unite Inc
line OF march was through Meserolest, Leonard-st,
MOntrose-ave., Ewen-st staggst ana Granain-ave 70
Broadway where cars were taken 10 Eulers BroadWay
Park At the park addresses were made ny George Wiz
ter, Osborne Ward, and Isaac Bennett MI MlnteI
spoke IN German the others IN English. dr. Mard sa9
that al the present in the development OF the wod
there been little advance from the period when tne
living slave was machine that worked Tor tue ruling
class He spoke at length OF the SOciastc prlncipes
and declared that the evils Of the present tme coud a
be by general and peaceful aglaOD 'hIouhn
the ballOtbOX and legislation.
New-York tribune., 1878-07-05
CELEBRATIONS HERE AND THERE.

POUGHKEEPSlE, July 4.-The Fourth passed
of quietly here with excursions. etc
KAToNAH, n. j., July y4.-lndependence Day at
South Armenia n. Y, very enthusiastically Observed
large liberty pole raised; speeches were made,
and other appropriate ceremonies were held
ALBANY, July 4.-The day was very generally
observed here. cooling breeze tempered the atmos-
pbere allowing the soldiers TO make fine parade. A
heavy shower passed the city about O'clock lay
ing the dust
BosTON July 4.-BOth here and throughout
New-Engand the Forsth has been generally observed
favorable weather largely increasing the festivities In
this city the usual programme of entertainments pro-
vided nv the municipal government was carried out
without accident disaster TO life property Joseph
Heay delivered an Grafton at City Hall.
New-York tribune., 1878-07-05
PASSENGERS ARRIVED.

FROM LIvERPoOL-By Steamship Wisconsin.-L. A. Wit.
shin Mrs MunTOe Miss j. Mock, O. H. White &. White.
r. Kaye D. Dunlop, w; Mcdonnell, Mrs. NJ Mcdonnell and
child j. ward O. Ward w. NOrthbroOk, II. Wright Charles
NJ Lee Ware T. Bratt III. Eyre T. Davies, Wm. Miller,
W. Brsdburn Thomas WaDdm Chas Smith, Peter Manning.
John Murphy.
FROM LIVERPOOL-By Steamship Csie-Mr. and Mrs.
Ashley NJ. Ambach A ArOnsOn O. 9. Barnette Ar. Tyler
Brigham t. Baker H. Booth, ]. Blsset Miss A. Carpenter
Mrs Carpenter Miss f. Carpenter and nurse Col crsg
hill W. Friedman, L. de Forrest j. p. Farrell ". B Har
wood 7. Huston. ]. NJ Herman +. r. James j. King Walter
Thompson, w. r. Hutton c. II. Williams, Miss j. Goetehens
the Rev j. r. Vincent A. Wempfhelmer Mr.. and Mrs H. =
Young Mrs. TIden. Miss KING, w. KemPnier j. Il Lid
gerwOOd j. @. Law, f. MARITIME. MI. and Mrs. A. Milne
Martin, Col W. E. Merrill, w. McIaren, Miss q. Nevins hst
H. Neyns A. Psdrachi, W. s. Reid j. A. Richardson, p H.
sullivan Mr.. and Mrs. SandersOn, Il. Schlbach
New-York tribune., 1878-07-05
NEw.YoRK CITY.

Henry Travis, colored, age thirty, fell over
board at Pier No 80, North River, yesterday mornnr
aud drowned.
John Funk, age forty-eight, Of 725 Tenth
ave-, who was injured on July 3, by case Of tobacco
falling him at the st. Johns Depot, died yesterday
from tie effects of his injuries.
The body of the man found drowned on ths
east shore OF Governors Island July 3, idenr-
fed yesterday as that OF William Cooper age hfty.fve
ascotchInan' OF Mddaugh-st., Brooklyn.
BROOKLYN
William Hughes, age thirty-fve, of No. l08
North slxthst. drowned yesterday afternoon whis
bathing at the foot OF that street. His body was NOT "a
covered.
John Hanson, of East New-York, who was
seriously injured by locomotive on the Atlantic Ave.
rye Rairoad Wednesday night died yesterday at tia
Long Island College Hospital.
The Charity Commissioners were informed
yesterday that Robert Reynolds very sick, and in
an extremely destitute condition at No 1,96i FultOu-s
lie removed to the hospital.
Mary Hamburger, four years of age, was
very severely burned about the body yesterday after.
noon, her clothing having been set ON fire by match
which she lighted in her parents apartments at No. I0e
Meserolest The physician who attended her said that
she would probably die. ~.
Thomas Kelly, age thirty-fiv of No. "a
Eghth-st arrested yesterday the charge OF en-
terng the residence of william II. Waite, No. SO North
First-st early in the morning and attempting TO com
init brutal assault on Mr.. Waite's daughter, Emily
seven years Of age. Mr. Waite detected him. and draw
ing pistol, detained him until the arrival OF Officer
Dunn.
The Long Island Railroad had a narrow
escape from a serious accident last night About p m
the incoming train with full load OF passengers IL
entered the station at Hunters Point into collision
with engine from the cOang point on its way TO BE-
housed for the night Both engines were wrecked. Tbs
passengers greatly alarmed but no one was injured
John Kane was standing on the platform Of
car No H. the Fort Hamilton Line at Thrdaye and
sixtyseyenthst Bay Ridge, yesterday afternoon when
he struck by the steam motor attached 10 train
running in opposite direction and Knocked Of The
motor passed over him, causing instant death. Kane
labOrer thirty-five, OF No. "a HamiltOn-aye.
The conductor Patrick w. Murphy, and the engineer,
Eldridge COzziDs, arrested. Coroner Simms will
investigate the accident.
New-York tribune., 1878-07-05
oBsERvANCEs AT ENGLEwOoD.
SPEECHES BY WILLIAM WALTER PHELPS. E. Y. BEL


AND COLONEL J. r. FELLOWS.
Extraordinary efforts were made to celebrate
the ,ay with spirit at Eugewood, N. j. There were pie
mics on the Palisades and in the groves Of Teaneck the
local military were out in full force and passed with
her band through the shady streets Of the town. where
the pretty cottages iestOoned with bunting AT
noon the military marched into Englewood Hail. where
the strains of the band attracted crowd. There was
prayer by the Rev. Henry NJ. Booth, followed by the
reading Of the Declaration OF independence by John H.
Craue and speeches by william Walter Phelps, who pre-
sided, f. Y Bell Of the NewYOrk Bar, and Colonel John
X. Fellows
IN his speech Mr.. Phelps congratulated his townsmen
on renewing good old custom. Engewood used to cell
ebrate the dayso used the country all its villages and
cites The omission this for the last elve wears was
no. lack ~ patriotism. The millions who rushed
20 arms secure their liberty and the Thousands who
sept in gray aud blue every battlefield denied the
charge But the struggle for National existence was
present fsct-the beginning Of Rational existence a
New-York tribune., 1878-07-05

with safet extend the hand of but TO extend
Il Ia the pocian ho still breaches those dnger0us
doctrines which led that soldier INTO ~ mr. s a. sT
moekory TO the living and insult to the memory oi
the heroic dead" -, A. ,,,s,o ~ ,ba
several bands and by the great organ Letters OF IeEres
were read from President Hayes, Governor h;
General Sickles, Colonel Charles L. nun, abie
Conmander and other invited guests, who were uniiDe
TO be present The ceremonies were conducted unu9r
nanded by lanes " Caley Altogether the celebration
WAS one long TO be remembered by those who were Ior
tunate enough TO be present.
New-York tribune., 1878-07-05
p o S r S G RIP T
3:45 a. m.
LATEST FOREIGN NEWS
IMPORTANT SETTLEMENTs.

THE PERPLEXITIES OF THE CONGRESS sUBsIDING.
LONDON. Friday, July 8, 1873.
The Posts Berlin special says: In the Con-
gress to-day the Turks announced their assent 90 the Aus
tran occupation OF Bosnia aud Herzegovina the Austri
ans having given satisfactory explanations and dis
claimed any intention TO annex these provinces.
The correspondent anticipates that tho following set
Elements will he reached at Saturdays session.
seryia will not receive either VranIa or Pirot. The
sandiak OF Sophia will be- in accordance with a COM
promise proposed by Germany France and Italy nearly
equally divided between Roumelia and Bulgaria
Russia will receive Batum condition Of never fOr
fying1t any preext. The Powers viii strongly ad
Greece for an equitable adjustment OF the frontiers.
New-York tribune., 1878-07-05
ACCIDENTS FROM POWDER.

FALL RIVER, Mass, July "A boy named
Philip Perauto accidentally shot and killed himself this
morning with a pistol Several other boys were in
iured by the explosion OF powder in a tar barrel.
CINCINNATI Ohio, July 4.-Miss Ida Hutton,
while sitting on the porch of her home in AvOndae to-
day. suddenly fell dead. 1t was at first supposed that
she was stricken with apoplexy, but an examination dis
closed the fact bullet had entered her chest
passed through her back killing her instantly 1t is
not known who fired the shot.