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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1878-02-27

MIR. EDITOR AS crest many of our cit
izens are contributors to the Woman's Union
Missionary Society, and many who are not
contributors are much interested in the good
that is being accomplished among the women
of heather lands, the Lambertyille Auxiliary
Of the Society is pleased to be able from time
to time to give extracts from letters received
by it from those who are benefited by what
we bave been able to do for them. The low
ing gratitude expressed In these letters should
amply repay us for any little sacrifice we may
make even if we did not remember the words
of our Saviour, q Inasmuch as ye have done
it unto one of the least of these my brethren,
We have done 1t unto me"
Extract from letter from Kin, formerly
taken care of by the LambertviIle Auxiliary :
nv Dear Ladies Your kind and sympa-
thizing letter reached to me By the Kindness
OF Miss Guthrie. As soon as received 1t
gave thanks to God for that he has given to
me kind friends in Christ. Please remember
Japan in your prayers, that the war may soon
be ended, that peace may quickly be restored
and all the people bring their thanksgiving to
the Lord. Please give my kind regards to
Your affectionate, KIN.
Extract from Miss Guthrie's letter
American Home as:ssio n, Sept. Stb, 1877.
| send you a letter from Sal Oyaf.a, our old
est scholar. Her father was very liberal, Civ
ing her everything she needed until he found
she had become Christian. Since then she
has had hard time of il. Her brothers have
been constant in their toffnenting of her
Last year they were determined to marry her
to heather, aud she was nearly broken.
hearted over it. Her resistance was wonder
full for a Japanese. She was so thankful, so
happy, when asked her about giving her to
you-in Kip's place. "Oh now | can stay
In nv true Christian home" she said. She is
one that will. | think, stay for years, filling
responsible offices, holding women's meetings
and proving true missionary of the cross.
Yours truly, u. NJ. GUTHRIE.
Letter from Sal Oyama:
Yokohama, Sept. 9Th.
Please allow me to send You an imperfect
letter by this mail. l have just heard your
name from Miss Guthrie. She called me to
her room and told me that you are going to
support me. l am very glad to hear that you
are so kind to our Japanese people. Oh, it
makes me very happy | know you are going
to be my friends, and take care of me while
am here. have many things which want
to tell you, but cannot express them. shall
write more next time. With hlove, re-
main ever, your affectionate friend,
SAL OYAMA. E
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1878-02-27

FoR THE WEst Jacob Ait Of Solebury
started on Monday morning for Topeka,
Kansas, where he expects to make a home.
On Tuesday morning Edward and Frank
Naylor, sons of Peter s. Naylof, of Solebury,
started for Rock Island, Ill.
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WHEEL Torn Orion Sunday last, as
gentleman was backing his horse from its
hitching place, preparatory to returning home
from the baptisma service at the Great
Spring, in Solebury, the wagon to which the
animal was attached was run into passing
carriage. AS result the last named vehicle
had one of it's wheels torn off. Preparation
was made by the aforesaid gentleman.
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to disappointment. The Rev. Mr.. Thomas,
OF, Lambertvillei is not only genuinely elo-
quent. but he is also thoroughly in earnest |;
and we are sure those who listened to him
upon the text: Am my brothers. keeper?
went away with more enlarged views of their
duties to their fellow-men."
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1878-02-27

ENTERTAINMENTS literary entertain
ment took place at the Bnckmanville school
house on the evening of the 10th, for the
benefit of the library fund. 1t consisted of
music, essays, dialogues and Rotations. An
address was made by Rev. W. d. Roberts
The house was well filed, and the proceeds
amounted to $3.50.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1878-02-27

THE LAMBERTvILLE VTGILANT SOCIETY,"
This Society held on February ED it's annual
meeting in Lyceum Hall. President J. Hay
hurst, in the chair. After the transaction of
it's usual business, the following officers were
reelected to serve for the ensuing year:
Prest.-J. Hayhurst.
Vice Prest.-A. G. Barber.
Treas.--John S. Drake.
Sec'y.-A. w. Angel.
Directors. ID cob Servis, Geo. NJ Holcombe,
Robert H. Dilts, James d. Stryker, ]. F.
Boozer.
The Board of Directors appointed the fol-
lowing pursuers for the ensuing year -
Up River-Benjamin Rice, S. Stockton.
Down River-William E. Stryker, P. r.
Niece.
York Road-W. F. Finger, g. s. Reynolds.
Turnpike-A. c. Gandey, G. Schulhans.
Rocktown-J. ]. Lair. II. E. Smith.
Headquarters. v. q. BARRIERS John Lam
bert.
Pleasant Valley--Levi Brown, T. e. Lou
den.
Up River, Paw. Fl. Gandey, Jos. M.
Lewis.
Down River, Pap. @. Hoff, Albert Vert
York Road, Pal, w. Hunt, J W. Stone
Middle Road, Pa.-Gervas Ely, VIM. v.
Cooley. M
Doylestown, Pa.-stacy B. Bray, H. B..
Kitchin.
Up Rail Road--Jos. Akers, John =. Will
son.
Down Rail Road-Henry G. Hooker, C.
Anderson.
The next annual meeting will be held at
Lyceum Hall, at 10 A. NJ, Feb 1879.
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WAsn1NoToN's BIRTHDAY.--In consequence
of FridaS's being Washington's Birthday.
the scholars of the New Hope public school
enjoyed holiday.
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MORE NEW FREsH GooDs. that are choic,
and desirable, at prices, designed to enliver
business during the dull season.
Black Silks, &C 75c.. S7!c., 81, 81 125, $i.25
$1.37A and $3.50.
Black French Cashmeres, 40 and As inches
wide, at Soc, 62sc., 75c., SIZE, 81, $t.12t and
$125.
Handsome Matelasse and Damasse Dress
Goods, at Csc, Bic. and 374c.
Elegant Ga wide Polonaise Cloths, at ST 90
and $1.25 per yard.
Colored Cashmeres in beautiful shades at
20c., 25c., Bic and 37ac
Trimmed Felt Skirts, fine and handsome.
One of the best makes of imported Black
Alpacas In the market double fold, commenc-
ing in price at 25c. and ranging up-31c,
37lc., 44c., 5Oc. 6stc. and Toe.
Magnificent Bargains in a new line of Dress
Goods at 121c.
A splendid line of Plain and Fancy Dress
Silks.
Fine Black Brilliantines and Mohairs, at
375c., Soc. 624c. and 75c.
Shawls, Cloaks, Furs, Cloakings and Wat
er-proot Cloths at reduced prices.
A large stock Of Mourning Dress Goods.
The best grades of Family Muslns, cheap.
Sheetings and Pillow Muslins lower than
they have ever been.
Blankets, Quilts, Counterpanes and Table
Linens, cheap.
The best makes of Prints and fine Cam
brics, at &C., &C.,, 7c. and SC.
large stock of White and Colored Wool
Fannes.
Cloths and Cassimeres, Dress Coatings, Ov-
ercoatings and Business Sutings.
Cheap Pantaloon Stuffs
Merino Underwear, Hosiery, Gloves, Fancy
Goods and Notions
A large stock Of House Furnishing Dry
Goods.
Carpets, Oil Cloths, Mattings, Druggets
Window Shades, Shade Hollands, Draperies,
Door Mats and Rugs, Stair Rods, Geese and
Hen Feathers, Quilting Cotton, &c, &c.
choice stock of Groceries at retail in the
basement of my Store.
FARMING PRODUCE.
Butter, Eggs, Lard, Potatoes, Dried Fruits,
&C., &C., taken in exchange for Goods.
AT II. G. ScUDDEn's,
Old New Jersey Store,
No. As Greene Street,
Trenton, N. j.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1878-02-27

GREAT DAY.-Hon. Simon Cameron is ex-
petted to be present at the Doyestewn Cen
tennial; on Friday of this week. 1t win be a
great daS for Doylestown
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1878-02-27

ST. ANDREWS CHuRcH.--Thc Rt. Rev.
John Scarborough, D. D., Bishop of the Do
cese of New Jersey, will administer the Apos-
tolic Rite of Confirmation and preach, on Ash
Wednesday evening, March 9th, at 7.s0 o.
clock Visitors are welcome.
Rev. T. b. NEWLY, Rector.
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NEw HOPE AND BUCKS COUNTY, IA.

New ENGINE HousE.-The Delaware En-
gine House, New Hope, has received coat of
paint which adds much to its appearance.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1878-02-27

"A box of gilt edged paper and envelopes
best quality, only 25c. at Anderson's Drug
osore. nov. 81,
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1878-02-27

The amendment to our city charter re-
Gently introduced into the Legislature, pro-
viding for assessing the expense of paving
the streets against the property benefited, and
allowing the owners of such property ten
years in which to pay the assessment, in year
ly installments; is just such provision as ev-
cry other city in the State has in its charter,
and it is just and reasonable. Under misap-
prehensionof its provisions several persons
have signed remonstrance against the BILL
some of whom now regret it, It is uufortu-
nate that every effort to improve our city
meets with opposition from certain persons,
whose interests, nevertheless, are subserved
by such improvements
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1878-02-27

LIST OF LETrERs REMAINING UNcALLEr
FOR AT THE LAMBHRTvILLE, IN. - PosT
OFFICE, FOR 80 DAYS, Feb. ED, 1879
Rev. James Burk.
Mr.. Wesley.
Miss Emma j. Romine.
LOCAL.
George Wagner. $
CLARK PIERsoS, P. NJ.
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CHEAP CASH
Ne Market
COMPETITION DEFIED.
Prime Stock only Slaughtered; hence, Fgrsi
Quality Of Neat alsoays on hand, and
Sold at a Loo Profit.
PRICES AS Follows, VIZ:

PRICES AS FoLIoWs, VIZ:
Porter House Steak, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 90
Surloin /" ......................22
Round +" ..................... 30
Prime Rib Roasts, Beef, .................16
Chuck &c " 1890. tbest cuts, ID
q q ....... ed cut,) 12a
Cross Rib Pieces, .................. 10 to Is
Plate Pieces, Stew Beef, .............. 08
Navel, " ............. 0S
Brisket, +" .......... O8
Short Cut Loins of Pork Trimmed, 49,. 12i
60 &c /" g Plain. 10
Hams. ......,..... OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 125
Breakfast Bacon, ..................... 125
Lard put up in Pots or Cans, .....s..... 10
Mutton from. ....,.......si4ss.... III to IL
Veal and Lamb in its season, at equally
low prices.
]. A. GRANT, BUTcfffR,
Sign Edreka Market, No. 10 Church St.
Dec. 70. 1877.
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All Babies are diminutivs Caesars, since
they come, they see, they conquer, sometimes
by their gentle stiffness but oftener by con-
tinued and uproarious crying induced by Col
c, Teething Flatulence, etc. DIR. Bulls Ra.
by Syrup by its gentle yet specific influence
quiets the little ones without ever producing
the least injurious effect. Price only 20 cents
per bottle
The Democrats of the House of Assembly
Yesterday covered themselves with anything
but glory in unseating Mr.. Cooper, the legal
ly elected member from the Second Distric,
of Morris county The evidence upon which
this action was founded is Of the fimsiest
kind. and the opinion Of the Attorney Gener
al was made to fit the wishes of a Democrat
10 majority. The people of that district will
have little account TO settle in the matter
next Fall, and it is questionable If Mr.. Sal
mon will find all smooth water.
Senators Randolph and Mcpherson of thii
State both voted against the silver bill. Ss
Democrats and fourteen Republican Senators
voted against it.
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Reports from Washington say that the
passage of the Silver bill in the Senate was
appropriately signaized by scenes of debauch-
cry, many Senators being more or less under
the influence of liquor. and seven were deep
ly intoxicated in the early morning when the
stigma of attempted Reputation was finally
spread upon the journal Of the Senate.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-04-13
Announcements.

Everettism and "Acus," the mysterious
What-is-it? will be the attraction at Pike
this evening.
Rev. J. H. Ely will occupy the pulpit at
St. Philips (Twenty-fifth Ward(, to-mor-
row afternoon at 3:45.
'How to get a living" will be explained
by layman at the Gospel meeting, at 8
o'clock tomorrow night.
Bishop Jaggar will be at Grace Church,
College Hill, on Sunday morning at II
o'clock, to hold confirmation.
Col Geo. Ward Nichols will lecture for
the Philomathean Literary Society, of Col
lege Hill, Thursday night next
Services at st. Marks Mission, West Wal
nut Hills, will be held tomorrow at the
corner of Gilbert avenue and Curtis street.
The Clis6 Dramatic Club will tender a
complimentary testimonial to their excel
lent orchestra on Tuesday evening, the 23d
inst.
Heaven" will be the subject of the Bible
reading by Rev. A. NJ. Worcester tomorrow
evening at the Third Baptist Church, Pine
StreetfsI
DR.. Vincent will deliver his inimitable
lecture entitled "That Boy" at st. Paul
NJ. f. Church, on Thursday evening, the
25th inst.
Mr. c. w. Merrill will read an essay this
evening before the Literary Club, his theme
being "The Present Methods of Instruction
in our Schools"
Charity" and ''The Rcpenlant Gentle"
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-04-13
LATEST LOCAL.

INSPECTOR of Police Jacob Johnson steps
down and out on the last of This month.
Two HUNDRED copies of the Mayors Mes
sage was distributed to the membersof the
Chambep of Commerce to-day as they
passeG from the hall.
THE sentences passed by the Police Court
during the week amounted to 81 ,195 fines,
and one thousand two hundred and fifteen
days at tho Work-house.
THE Mohawk Brown Stockings will open
their season tomorrow with a game with
the favorite Blue Stockings Club, which is
considered one of the strongest amateurs in
the city. ..
ELIZABETH BRoCKMANN, fifteen-year girl
who ran away from home with variety
Snowman the first of the week, was arrest
ed in Baltimore by the authorities there
this morning, and will be held until her
guardian, John R. Brockmann, can reach
the place.
THERE were 81 deaths reported during the
week ending at II III. OF these 21 were from
consumption, IL from pneumonia, from
heart disease, from measles, from scarlet
fever 3 from typhoid fever 3 from bron-
chitis3 from violence. 2 from diphtheria and
2 from cancers.
GEORGE FRANTz, a boot-black living at
the Bethel, is under arrest at the Central
Station charged with the theft of ten boxes
of candles from the firm of B. H. Lamping
| & Co., on the canal. Four of the boxes
were found in snug hiding place on Race
street. where the boy acknowledges he hid
them.
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Edition
THE LATEST
Briefly Told.

Briefly Told.
National Associated Press to the Star.
BERLIN April 13.-Herr Borsig, leading
ironmaster, is dead.
FALL RIVER, April 13.-S. A. Chace, de-
faulting Treasurer of the UniCn Mills re-
signed, and Thomas E. Brayton, of the firm
of Thomas E. Brayton & Co., cotton buyers,
was chosen to the office.
BosToN, April 13,-Edmund F. Masurett,
Cashier of the fremont House, shot himself
fatally. He had lost the funds of the house
at faro, sought compromise with the pro-
prietors of the hotel, who declined it and
sent for an officer.
LONDON, April 19.-A dispatch from Glas-
gov reports threatening and serious riot
in that city between the Protestants and
Catholics. The Irish Ribbonedmen threat
ened to shoot the Protestants for burning
the Pope's allocution respecting the Scotch
EpiscOpate.
LONDON, April 13.-Everything is very
quiet, there is absolutely nothing new from
the East and everything seems now to indi-
cate peaceful solution of the trouble. 1t
is said that the war preparation, both in
Russia and throughout Great Britain, have
been greatly diminished within the last
few days.
NEW YORK, April 13.-The body of VIM.
NJ. Tweed lies at his daughters house on
Seventy ty-seventh street. The coffin to be
used will be plain one, covered with black
broadcloth, with silver handles and inscrip-
tion-plate, but no other ornaments. The
funeral will not take place before next
week, Wednesday or Thursday, in order to
allow the arrival of Mrs Maginnis,
Tweed's daughter, who is now on
le way from New Orleans, where she re-
s 'des. The services will be conducted by
Rev. DR., Price, of Hampstead, Long Island,
who performed the marriage ceremony for
Tweed. There will be no pall-bearers, and
the funeral will be very private. The re-
mains will be inferred in the family lot, in
Greenwood Cemetery.
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County Com missi oners.

A meeting of the County Commissioners
was hsld this morning in their rooms at tbs
Courthouse. - o.
Messrs Ficie, Hopper and Reardon wero
present.
The contract for printing, binding and
the furnishing of stationery for the Court
house was Rewarded to Messrs. Wilstach,
Baldwin & Co.
Some other unimportant business was
transacted.
A large crowd was drawn to the meeting
by the announcement that Trustee of Long
view Asylum was to be elected. This fae&
made the visitors the more anxious, as it
was known that the choice of the Commis-
sioners in connection with the other Trus-
tees had in their power the appointment Bf
a Superintendent of Longview Asylum.
The candidates for the latter position are
Doctors Maley, Miller and Quinn.
For Trustee of the Asylum the following
names were mentioned: Thos. Stephens.
Joe Siefert, James w. Fitzgerald, Dan.
Wolf, Sheriff VIM. P. Wallace, and Ross
Fenton. e5sr5, .s!i :. ~
Thd hungry crowd was disappointed.
however as the appointment was laid Oyer
until next Monday
The meeting then adj djourned.
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No Election,

At the regular meeting of the Board of
Public Works this morning Mr.. David Ba-
ker presented his certificate of election,
after which the Board proceeded to Or
ganize.
Messrs Bell and Foote were nominated
for the Office of President, and the Board
then proceeded to vote upon the names
Mr.. Foote was absent, and Mr.. Bell voted
blank on every ballot. On each of the first
twelve ballots Caldwell and Baker voted for
Mr. Foote and Mr.. Gessert for Mr.. Bell.
At this point Mr.. Gessert asked to be ex-
cused from the room, and the balloting
continued, Caldwell and Baker voting for
Mr.. Foote and Mr.. Bell voting blank
After twenty-nine unsuccessful ballotings
had been taken, and there was still no pros
pect of arriving at any definite result, the
Board took recess until Monday morning
at 10 o'clock.
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SPORT ING Ew ..
Oxford Cambridge---Th Great Uniyer-
sity Race.
National Associated Press to the Star.
INTENSE INTEREST But AN EASY VICTORY FOR

National Associated Press to the Star.
INTENSE INTEREST But AN EASY VICTORY FOR
OXFORD.
First DiSpatchl
LONDON, April 1910 A. M.-The race be-
tween Oxford and Cambridge came off on
the Thames this morning, and and was won by
Oxford.
[Second Dispatch.
LONDON, April 1912 M.-The annual In
ter-Uniyersity eight-oared boat race, be-
tween Oxford and Cambridge came off on
the Thames this morning, the course being
from Putney to Mortlake.
The occasion, as usual, was observed in
London almost as general holiday and
the scene of the contest was from an early
hour alive with people, who lined the banks
of the river in dense masses from the begin.
ming to the end of the course. There was
the same hilarious excitement that has al
ways characterized the annual races be
tween these colleges and the scenes along
the river denoted an intense interest in the
struggle of the crews for the blue ribbon o.
the Thames. .. a.a... ...,.
From early dawn the weather had indi
Gated fine day for the contest, and at the
hour of starting the sun shone out brightly
The breeze was just sufficient to create @
slight ripple on the water. Every thing was
favorable for the race
Shortly before o'clock both crews made
their appearance ON the river and were
loudly cheered as they rowed to the start
ing points. Their names and weights are
as follows: s..
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Doomed Molly Maguires.

NATIONAL AsSOClated Press to the Star.
PoTTsvILLE Pa, April 13.-Jack Kehoe,
the Mollie Mcguire King, has been suffering
indescribable torments since the Governor
set the day for his doom. His behavior has
been unlike others who were condemned to
death, and fears were entertained that he
would not live to die on the scaffold next
Thursday When his wife conveyed to him
the intelligence of the action of the Board
of Pardons, yesterday afternoon, his face
frightened up and he said: "Well, thank
God, perhaps they'll do something for me
yet" He made no effort to disguise his
feelings, and acted as though he was now
certain of beating the gallows. Dennis
Donnely, whose doom was finally sealed
to-day for May 22d, accepts his fate COM
posedly. He has throughout shown more
nerve than any Of the other Mollie culprits.
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will be the subject for the sermons at
Wright Chapel (Twenty-6fth Wardl To-
morrow morning and evening.
The semi-annual meeting of the Miami
Congregational Conference will be held this
coming week, Tuesday and Wednesday. in
the Seventh-street Congregational Church
DR.. w, Ramick will deliver free lectttm
before the Ladies Health Association al
No. 231 West Fourth street, Wednesday, thu
18th instant, at o'clock p. H., on the sub.
ject of the eye.
The large bell of Father Mackey's Church
of the Blessed Sacraments, Eighth and Depot
streets, will be blessed with appropriais
rites by Archbishop Purcell at o'clock TO-
morrow afternoon.
1.-The Purpose, Scope, and Details of
Church Discipline" is the subject for the
next meeting of the Baptist Ministers Con
ference, to be held next Monday. Rev, 8.
K. Leavitt will open the discussion.
On Tuesday evening next a concert VIII
be given at the Orchard-street Presbyterian
Church. by pupils of the Cincinnati Con-
servatory of Music, and Mr.. P. F. Bryor,
pianist, and Samuel Flohr, the blind vie
Iinist.
A vocal and instrumental concert will be
given by the teachers and pupils OF the
Cincinnati Conservatory, assisted by the
talented blind violinist, Mr.. Samuel Fiohr,
at Finley NJ. F. Church, Clinton street near
Gutter, on Tuesday, the 10th inst, at
O'Clock p. IN. Miss Hattie E. Evans will act
as musical directress
The Executive Committee of the Sunday
school Association of Cincinnati and ricfni-
ty, of the P. L. Church, will call meeting
of rectors, Sunday-school Superintendent
and teachers, and others interested in Sun.
day-school work, to be held early in Easter
week. The subject OF Sunday yschool ituE-
gies will be discussed.
The annual meeting Of the Cincinnati
Baptist Church Union will be held in the
Ninth-street Baptist Church Tuesday eyea-
ing April 10Th, for the election of Offices
and other business. The interest of the de-
denomination in this vicinity church ex-
tension and the work of the Union wiN be
discussed by able speakers. ..#.
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BEGGING WITH HoRsE AND WAGoN-The
Reading (Pa.) Times of the 9th inst. says
Last week three men passed through
Womelsdorf on a begging expedition They
came from Donaldson, Schuylkill County,
with horse and large covered spring wagon
to carry their supplies They went from
farmer to farmer and from house to house
with a pitiful story. One of them said he
was the head of a farnily-wife and nine
small chiidren-no work, no money, and
nothing to live upon when at home. The
Two others told similar stories, declaring
that their families were really starving at
home They were quite successful in their
work while in and around Womelsdorf"