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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1883-06-06
MISCELLANY Y.
ATHENS.
Scenes in the Ancient Greek Tow y iiih
md Ruins.

Scenes in the Ancient Greek Towi - nh
and Ruins.
Athens is city of about 100. 900 inhabi.
tants, and as il has grown up very rapidly,
there are great many new streets, ard q
large part of the city is quite clean and ut
tractive. The older part of the town is,
however, abominably filthy. In spite of the
fact that there is hardly level spot in the
place, the older part of the city has very de-
fective drainage, and as all refuse is thrown
into the cutters, the streets are often almost
impossible. 1t has rained but twice since
last May, and yet the streets in the olde,
part of the city are very muddy, such is the
quantity of refuse water thrown into them.
From tn o midst of this filth ono has but to
raise his eyes to see the Acropoiis close at
hand, the marble of its matchless buildings
shining in the clear, pure light. 1t is in
comprehensive that the Greeks can be what
hey are, with such constant reminders be-
fore them of what their ancestors have been.
Even in its present condition the Acropols
of Athens is one of the most beautiful spots
| ever saw. What must it have been be-
fore the ravages of time and war had defaced
its most glorious monuments? The Parthe-
non, even IN its present ruined state, is a
wonderfully impressive building, and speaks
volumes for the artistic taste and technical
ability of the ancient Greeks. Though shat
tered by the explosion of a powder maya
zine, and robbed of its sculptures by Lord
Elgin, it still possesses n majestic beauty
unexcelled by any other work of human art
and stands as fitting monument to civil
ization long since passed away, when beauty,
an' aot utility, alone was regarded as the
end and aim of human endeavor. The view
from the Acropolis is almost unsurpassed
Immediately around it lies the plain of
Attica, girt about by purple hills glowing in
the sunlight while to the west, the view ex-
tends across tho water to "Divine Salamis,"
Algina, and the distant hills of Argolis, which.
at assistance of thirty miles, stand ont with per-
fectly clear outlines against the sky. This
,learness of outline is peculiarity of Greek
landscape, and is very deceptive. The
island of E gina lies about fifteen miles
from Athens, but it looks not more than six
or eight miles distant. 1t is days walk to
reach the top OF hill which seems to be
about five miles off at the start, so that the
eye is not al all TO be trusted for distances,
but one must have recourse to the map OF
the guide book. Springfield Republican.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1883-06-06
SUSPENDED IN MID-AIR.
A Horse Falls Over n High Bluff rnd Hangs
ny Ito Harness.

thrilling accident occurred on the sum-
NIT of Walden's ridge to man named Ken
drick, peddler from Sequachee Valley, who
WAS proceeding to the city on the Anderson
road. At the southern brow of the ridge
The road makes steep descent along the
side of a bluff, fully one hundred feet in
height, aud abruptly bends making almost
complete circle The road is exceedingly
steep at this point and very dangerous. A
corduroy gangway was built as means of
safety, but Notwithstanding this precantion
the spot is feared by all traN elers and when
ever possible they avoid it.
Just as Kendrick started down the road
the lock-chain of his wagon broke and the
vehicle was forced upon the team. The
right-hand horse, the one nearest the edge
of the bluff, was thrown forward and in
plunging stepped too near the edge and
rolled over. 1t then being suspended in
mid-air, the road being fully one hundred
feetbelow, its harness prevented it from fall
ing, and as soon as possible ropes were pro-
cured and it was released from its perilous
position, the only.damage to the animal being
few scratches. Kendrick was in his wagon
when the accident occurred and was well
nigh beside himself with terror His escape
from horrible death was indeed providen-
tisi. Chattanooga Times.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1883-06-06

"When l was student" said dstin-
guished professor of medicine, 81 thought
l bad remedy for nearly every disease.
At present only wish possessed sure
one for single malady." There is one
thing however, that has been settled con.
elusively by the experience of the medical
fraternity. Wearing red piece of wooden
yarn about the neck is good for nose bleed,
and considering that 30 much has been
learned in 80 few thousand years, doctors
should not be discouraged. - Pecks Sun.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1883-06-06
THE SOAPED SWIMMER.

THE SOAPEO SWl NJ Els
little boy went out 10 swim,
And took a cake of soap with him,
And slimed each supple lttle limb.
And when he went on the bank arove
one long, last downward look he COVE.
And then into the water dove.
And trying to regain the top,
IN vain, alas, he tried to flop
He went so fast he couldn't stopi
dis limbs were soaped from heel to hip
He couldn't get a halfway grip
For every time he tried he'd slip.
The water NO resistance gave,
And so, beneath the murky wave,
He found wet, untimely grave.
With thrilling, laundering, humping thun
He struck the misty, moisty mud
And turkles fattened or his blood.
We dedicate this little hymn
TO little boys OF supple limb
Who soap themselves before they swim.
Denver Tribune
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1883-06-06

The Light Running Domestic a
Moore's Book Store.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1883-06-06

-Gold--Gold--at Perrine's Cigar Store,
Church st. The Gold Cigar good as
''gold" cents each.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1883-06-06
G.. a. d. e.. III. Skill MAN,
AttOrmeyS-at-I

SOUTHEAST COR. BRID0E And Union SITS.
LAMBERTVILLE, N. J.
Collections and all legal business mtrusted IL
our care will receive prompt aud faithful atten
ton.
c. A. SKILLMAN, G. II. SKILLMAN,
Cotaseli0r-af- Lar. AH0rRey-af-L Lar.
July 2, 1879.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-21
FOREIGN.

TnE king Of Italy has ordered review
of 20, 900 troops in honor of the crown
prince of Germany.
IT IS rumpred in Paris tAat revolu-
tion has taken place at the capital Of
Anam, and that the king has been kill
rd
OFFICIALS at tia" Egyptian war Office
believe that FL Mahdi has retired to FL
obid, being unable to advance for want
of transportation facilities, and that he
is alternating Arabs by acquisitions for
lorag" and supplies.
II is officially announced from Lon
don that the difficulty III the Hudson 5
Bay company, occasioned by the over
turning of the old board of directors
and th" election OF new board. has
been compromised.
TuE provincial governments of On
tarlo and Manitoba have agreed with
the dominion authorities to submit the
boundary question to tn" imperial privy
council. Meantime there will be Joint
authority in the disputed territory. but
the Ontario government has dismissed
the special police recently employed at
Portage.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-21
Philadelphia Culture.
Philadelphia Call

Mother, who is this Martin Luther
that the newspapers are making so
much talk about just nowl' asked a
fashionable New York young woman.
Martin Luther-Luthert unused
the mother; ''the name sounds IA
miliar enough. What has he beea do
ingl"
Il can't exactly make out, but it
must have been something nice
They are celebrating his birthday"
is he a foreigners" asked the
mother.
He must be, or the people in this
country wouldn't make such a fuss
over him"
'Iuther-Luther.n continued the
mother; Il met Mr.. Luther in Paris
last year-that delightful gentleman,
you remember, who took US to drive,
and who afterward borrowed 500 OF
your father and forgot to return it,
but | don't think his first name was
Martin. This gentleman is probably
some celebrated Englishman, who i:
comm to this country to lecture. Yor
must speak to your father about tick
cts for the opening night.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-21

vention next June We're received by tele'
graph. Wednesday by the leading kotelS
of Chicago.
LILLIAN SPENCER. the actress has
brought suit at Pittsburg for divorce
alleging that her husband assaulted hei
with a revolver.
IT is stated that Mr. Rogers, Treasurer
OF Lewis county, New York, became de
Iuentcd when he found that his accounts
appeared to be 81 coo short, when IN re-
aiity, the county owed him 81.
An immense bonauza Of copper and
gOld is reported to have beer found one
mile north of Padm,re. in the Rocky
mountains, on the British side of the
line.
DIsTHLEKs in Kentucky, to the num-
ber Of seventy-fve. have formed an as
sOciation to reduce the production OF
whisky. The agreement has been signed
by men representing half the registered
capacity Of the state.
LOUIS ANDERSON. a tramp, VAS Thurs
day found under a haystack in La
Crosse, where he took refuge NoEeHber
II. He claims that the hay toppled over
upon him, and his appearance shows
that he had endured intense suffering.
He was placed in the hospital.
AT church fair in Kingston, Ontario,
where an easy-chair was to be voted 10
the most popular politician, the friends
of the defeated candidate seized the bal
lot-box, stuffed it literally. and gave the
prize to their fayOrjte. The attorneys
of the victim threaten TO bring suit for
the chair.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-21
Attempting 10 Talk Quaker.
New orleans Tinr- priaac Il

1t was no easy matter for a novice
to fling ''Quakcr" fiucntly. The ton
que becomes confused with its triple
choice of pronouns, and flaps hope
lessly around the palate.
| well recollect my clumsy efforts To
engage in conversation with a farmer
whom ! met in Chester county, the
Quaker strongho Id in Pennsylvania.
When | happened upon him he was
sitting upon worm fence, vacantly
staring at crimson cOlcred COW IN
the adjacent field | at once diyiaed
him 10 be a Friend in undress. and de
tormined 10 delight the old fellow and
amuse myself b. carrying on skill
full dialogue in his own idlom. This IS
how | succeeded:
How do thee do, sir. Is that IS.
are thee neditatingt"
If he was delighted, he controlled
his emotions admirably. All he did
was to cape and inquire.
"Hel'
The fields, the birds, the flowers,
! pleasantly pursued, "are to bring
thou dreams-I mean dreamst0 thou.
He was looking at me now, and
critically | felt that my syntax had
been idotic instead Of ldiomatic, 50,
wiping the sweat from my brow and
hat, l eyed him calmly and observed:
These cows, are they thy's-or
thee's-that is thou s-dum it | mean
thine's2
1t was very unfortunate. He crawl
ed down from the fence, nibbled at
plug of nickel nugget, an act Of itself
sufficient to un-Quaker him, and he
ambled away, muttering Indignantly:
''Go ate your plants I'm not a
tramp, but gintleman."
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-21
GRIM

\ YoUNG woman named Cora Burke
stole the horse and buggy of Rev, DIR.
Edison. of Indianapolis, and was cap
tured ON the road B. miles away.
FRANK JAMES. the Missouri bandit,
was Thursday released on $4,000 bail,
but was immediately rearrested on the
charge Of killing bank cashier at Gal
latin in 1865.
BuRGLARSa nj Annapolis junction took
the iron safe of the Baltimore and Ohio
road to the woods, where they emptIed
il Of money and tickets.
GEORGE W. RuMRIE. who flooded the
mails at Chicago with circulars under
the title of w. I. Soule & Co. by which
means he obtained large amounts of
money for speculation iii grain, was ar
rested by Postottice Inspector Ray in
New York. whore he had established
himself and was held in $4,000.
Ar Lancaster. Pa, early Wednesday
morning. babes were found on the door
steps of two prominent citizens. The
mother of enc of them was captured at
the depot. and the other in Philadelphia
They are Intelligent and prepoSSessing
Young women. Both We're sent to the
county Jail
PIERRE koENING, tweRty-uine years
of age, formerly clerk Tor kessler Bros.
silk firm, Lyons, France. forged his EN-
plovers' name to draft for 30,0o0
francs and lied to this country in com
panv with his mistress. He was found
keeping a restaurant in New York city
His case was compromised with an
agent of his former employees.
CHARLES MCLAUGHLIS. a pioneer and
millionaire of San Francisco, was killed
in that city by Jerome B. Cox. formerly
captain of the 10th Indiana battery
They had been engaged in litigation fol
seventeen years over some railroad con
tracts and it would appear that Cox had
been financially rained by his victim.
AN attempt was made Saturday night
to aSSaSSlnate Col. \. NJ. Green of Law
renee. Kan. superintendent of the State
/ imbecile asylum, Three shots were free
/ into his sleeping room, one passing very
near him. Several weeks ago a similar
/ attempt was made to shoot him. Early
! Saturday evening an attempt was alsc
made to burn the asylum, These IRE,
acts are doubtless the work of on,
man. The motive assigned is revenge
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-21

CONGRESSMAN Robinson was grant
ed an indefinite leave of absence. by
the house, Friday. He was elected
governor of Massachusetts in Novem-
Der, and will qualify for that office
january /. He mas not yet resigned
rs congressman. SO that no notice of a
special election has been published.
In the meantime his district is uurep-
resented in congress and must be now
for some time. The fact tina, he has
not yet resigned his congressional seat,
is being commented upon with some
degree of alarm by the Massachusetts,
organs. The impression is gaining
ground that he means to retain pos,
session of both offices. He can do
this under the law. The term of gov.
ernor only runs one year, so that he
could fill it and return to congress
and claim his seat and salary. There
are great many able statesmen in
Massachusetts who covet the seat,
and this action would cause a commo,
ton in their ranks. 1t would also
help Ben Butler out on political capi.
tai Tor next year.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-21
LATEST TELEGRAMS.
WA SHlNGTON.

ISSUE of silver dollars for the week
ended Dec. s. T32l ,49S: same time last
year, 81. .1S9, 800.
AMOS WEBSTER. chief clerk Of the
treasury department has rendered hIs
resignation as adjutaht general OF the
militia. District OF Columbia. to the sec
rctary of war.
A PREDICTION is made in Washing
ton that the democratic national con
vcntion VIII be held either in Chicago
on Louisville.
ItEPREsENTATIVE DUDLEY G. HASKELL.
Of Kansas, died at Washington Sunday
morning after a lingering illness on ac'
count of i'll health.
IN the senate, Mr.. Van Wyck offered
a resolution calling for information as to
the amount paid to special attorneys
and detectives unddr this adInini5tra-
tiOn 4 resolution WAS passed direct
ing the secretary Of the treasury 10 show
under what provisions OF law the re
duction Of the public debt has been ef-
frctcd
At the republican senatorial caucus
in Washington, General Anson q. Nc
Cook received - votes for secretary Of
the senate. George g. Gorham l3, and
Major j. w Russell 3. McCook was
then declared the nominee. Charles
W johnson, Of Minnesota, was elected
chief clerk; James Il. Young, of Penn
syIvania. rs executive clerk: Rev. r.. r..
lIuntlry for chaplain, .nd Col w. +.
CaHaday aS sCrgcant-at-arms
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-21

SrE,rEU CAmrslr IS purity paralN ard in max
inE up the committee hy the I>a claims OF
Cox and young Belmont To- thr Craftsmanship of
the committee ou foreign affairs.
The above is published cdItorialIy
by the Milwaukee Sentinel. Yet the
editor Of the Sentinel must have seen
the interview with Mr. Cox ON last
Friday, published IN the newspapers,
wherein he stated he would contest
for no position lie referred partic-
ularlv To- the committee mentioned
above by the Sentinel, and SAID "lf
it is MIR. Carlislc's wish that | serve as
chairman of the foreign affairs com
mittce will do So. But have been
chairman OF this committee once and
it is now no horror for nae. There is
a great deal of work about il and II
can have my choice aud no one will
be embarrassed by it, will elect not
To serve. What Is needed on the
editorial end of the Sentinel is fairness
and less parti1anSlup.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-21
CONKLING ON BLAINE
he Ex-S Senator Declaring the Story
About the Logan Combination

The Ex-senator Declaring the Story
About the Logan Combination
False.
WASHINGToN. Dec. 1S.-A close
friend of Senator Conkling said to day
concerning a story sent from here
Yesterday. that Conkling, Blaine and
Grant had formed combination to
put Logan forward for the president
ial nomination. that it was an entire
fabrication. and was without the
slightest foundation. so far as Conk-
ling was concerned Il believe, more
over" he added, that the story was
concocted in Blaine room He wants
Logan to be pushed forward too early,
flash his powder and get oat of the
way of the man from Maine. The
National Republican tomorrow morn
ing will contain an editorial denial
that Conkling has entered into any
such combination, that he has now
anything te do with politics, or that
he had any political consultation with
anybody during his recent visit to
Washington. He came here to attend
to land business and it simply happen
ed tc be at the time when the national
committee met here.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-21

MLwArNEE Dec. IS Flour Dull Wheat
Firm; 9r2 for seller cash; 95ll for seller
January; 1889 fer seller May CHrn- Stronger:
No 2, 5.l2; rejected, f8l9 Oals-Unchansed;
No =, 30 Rye Firm and unchanged. Barley
Quiet and steady; No. ,, G2la; eXtraNo. 3 5ol9
Provisions Higher; mess pork 1899 for seller
December; - 50 for seller January. Lard
Prime steam, si5 for seller December; S Is for
seller January Live hogs Steady; iio@
1870. Butter Firm Cheese Quiet Eggs Steady
and unchanged Receipts-Flour, 5000; wheat
1000; barley, 500 Shipme 'ts-fiour, 1000;
wheat. 1l.GO0; barley, 1000
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-21
A Eoiled Uxorcide.

DENVER, Dec. 1S.-Last Saturday
Mary Kotfard called on Doctor Rose
prominent dentist of Leadville, and
made the startling request that he
furnish her with poison which could
not be detected by autopsy, and offer
ed him $500 compensation. She re
luctantlv admitted that she wished to
get rid of her husband, so that her
husbands brother of whom she
was enamored and herself might
together enjoy the insurance Of
s., 500, which her husband carried
After making an appointment to
meet both at his office last evening,
tho doctor arranged with the police
to have several interested insurance
men present, but concealed. At the
interview the whole diabolical plan
was made known She was immedi-
ately arrested and jailed The parties
are all Danish, the youngest brother
being sixty years Of age
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-21

A SING, LAR present has been made
to Hon James Brtton, of Texas 1t
is II vaIise made from negro skin
tanned ut TewkSbury. 1t is lined
with the tanned skim of delicate
female prepared at the same mstitu
ton, 1t was originally presented to
New York gentleman by Gov.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-21

TIIE Chicago Press Mahonc ought
to be satisfied II" was we'll received
IN the republican camp, and Jared
we'll in the senate committees He
may now be considered ms fairly in the
party, aud many of the organs who
have scoldcd SO about him will have
to stand IN the ridiculous attitude Of
holding their noses, as il were
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-21

MR. CoNKIING recently remarked
that "if the policy represented by Mr..
Carlisle in the sp"akcrship election
was indorscd by the national conveu
Jlon, the democracy would gain from
tho republicans all that thcy would
lose from their own party
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-21

The smoke of the great fire in Dal-
las, Texas. was seen in Fort Worth.
thirtv-two miles distant. \ fire alarm
was ssunded in Fort Worth, and, with
twenty. seven men the foremen Of all
the companies took a steam fire-en-
CINE and two horse reels to the Union
Depot. They put the engine on flat
car, ana in forty-five minutes from
the sounding of the first alarm they
were playing on the fire in Dallas.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-21

TuE venerable lie of reputable citi-
xcnS being driven out Of the south by
the horrid democrats is again revived
by the organs. The milwaukee, Sen
tincl prints this cditorially " The In
ter Ocean has letter from Judge Il.
+. Mayo. residing at Flncastle, Botr
tourt county, Va, enclosing the fol
lowing note which he received 10y mail
shortly after the last election
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-21
GENERAL NOTES.

THREE boy incendiaries of Milwaukee
entered plea of guilty and were SEN
fenced to the reform school until they
become of age.
ORDERS for several hundred rooms for
delegates to the republican national con-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-21
A Big Blast

Troy. n. Y. Dec. 1S.-Three hun
dred pounds of giant powder, which
miners were warming around stove
Lyon mountain, Clinton county, ex-
ploded, considerably damaging the
compan's buildings. The miners
narrowly escaped.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-21
The Louisiana Democrats.

BATON ROUGE, La, Dec. 18.-The
democratic state convention of Louisi-
ana met to-day and was called TO or
der By the chairman of the state dom
mittee: and J NJ. Powell was made
temporary chairman. He expressed
a hope that the deliberations of the
convention might be harmonious and
satisfactory. Two secretaries from
each faction were appointed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-21

ANDERSON, the young Swede who
was "undcr the hay stack fast asleep
at La Crosse, for twenty four days
without food or water, continues to
improve and it is thought he viii get
uall
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-21
A Trying Case.
Philadelphia can

''Oh, no." she screamed in conster
nation, surely not, doctor.'
Yes, he said, you are threatened
with scarlet fever"
What shall ! do, shat shall doi'
she moaned in great distress. "Oh,
doctor, couldn't you throw it into
some other kind of fever7 Scarlet is
so trying to my complexion" !"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-21

'IT WAS the cradle Of the republican
party viii it be the grave" is Ghat
the New York Herald wants to know
in view Of the republicans calling
their convention IN Chicago.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-21
Killed with a Bat.

TERRE HoUTE, Dee. ls.-While
playing ball near Paris, Ill the bat
Slipped from the hands of Bruce
Shirley, striking a boy named Asa
Mapes, sixteen years old, bursting an
eye ball, from tho effects of which he
died.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-21

Mr.. Meyer. of Paris, claims to have
invented paper indestructible by fire.
Specimens have been exhibited which
had previously been placed for four
hours in a pottery furnace. Mr.. Mey-
er has also invented incombustible
colors and ink. The invention is like
ly to be of great value, and the in
combustible paper will be in demand
for wills, deeds, account books, etc.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-12-21

Strawberries appeared in the Sa-
vannah market Monday. They sold
at one dollar per box.