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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1885-06-17
AYERS
Hair VigOr

restores, with the gloss and freshness OF
youth, faded or gray hair to a natural, rich
brown color, or deep black, as may be desired.
By Its use light or red hair may be darkened,
thin hair thickened, and badness often,
though not always, cured.
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silken in appearance, and imparts delicate,
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falling out, and I'm short time / became
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AYERS HAIR VIGoR, which stopped the fall
ing Of the hair, and started new growth.
have now full head Of hair growing vigor-
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use OF your preparation should have been
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dressing"
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A Queer Proceeding.

A Queer Proceeding.
At the April meeting of Council, the
Printing Committee was instructed to get
estimates for reprintng the Charter
Book and Ordinances. Before the May
meeting, Mr.. Sine, the chairman, received
estimates from the two offices in this city,
but for certain unexplained reasons, he
refused to report the bids to Council, al
though urged to do so by one or more of
the members. At subsequent meeting
he reported that the work could be done
for about $3.50 for 200 pages, knowing
we'll at the same time that he had bid
from THE RECORD Office of $685. for the
job. He was directed to get estimates by
the page, and he reported on Monday even
ing of last week that he had bid of 81 .25
per page. He acknowledged that he had
no bid from THE RECORD office. THAT,
he knew, was because he had not asked for
one.) $l.25 per page, on basis of 200
pages, is the same old $3.50 bid, as one
can readily see. Strangely enough, Re
publican member moved to have the job
done at that price, and three Republicans
and two Democratic members voted for it,
and four Democratic members voted
against it. Now party paper naturally
expects its own party friends to stand by
it in everything that is fair and honest
at the least. Therefore, the voting of
the Republican members to give it to the
highest bidder, may be justly entitled "a
queer proceeding" An explanation of
it has been given us, however, which is
plausible, if not satisfactory, but we
await the explanation Of the gentlemen in
question. Had the Council chosen to
have given it to our contemporary with
out submitting the job to bid, we should
have been perfectly satisfied. But when
bids are solicited, common fairness sug-
gests that if we are the lowest RESPONSE
BILE bidder, we should have it. Else the
whole thing is farce. The four Demo-
Gratis who voted in the negative acted
honorably in this respect, and challenge
criticism.
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Yesterday Tuesday morning, the
dwelling of John Runkle, about five
miles from this city and one mile from
0akdale, in Delaware township, was
burned to the ground. The fire broke out
in the kitchen When Mrs. Runkle came
down stairs early in the morning, she
opened the kitchen door and the flames
burst out of the door and singed her hair.
She closed the door at once and thus con-
fined the flames for time. She at once
went to the bedroom of her mother, over
the kitchen, and removed her, thus saving
her life. Very few of the household
goods were saved. There are conflicting
stories as to the origin of the fire. There
was no insurance.
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For full information apply to 3. Innes,
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reaction teaches this lesson. "Luck is
fool; pluck is hero" By treading the
path of straightforwardness Mr.. John
Wanamaker has become the proprietor of
the Grand Depot, in Philadelphia. Mr..
Wanamaker commenced on small scale,
and rose step by step. When he began he
was given just six months to fail COM
pletely. But at the end of this period in
stead of failing he made engagements,
delighting the public and astonishing the
business men of the city. His great sue
cess, of course, founded jealousy, which
is generally the case. There are some who
cannot bear to see others succeed. But
the piloter of the Grand Depot has as
cended the ladder Of fame SO high that
the Kisses and slurs of his less honest COM
petitors can not reach him. Wanamaker's
store is now pointed out as sample of
the country's industry and business
growth. The store covers nine acres of
ground, and in period of eight years,
the business has trebled. Anything can
be secured at John Wanamaker's, no mat
ter how large, how small, how extensive,
or how cheap. Tho foundation of this
wonderful establishment, is the compost
ton of undaunted honesty, untiring pa
thence, unwaveriug courage and an al
most unlimited use of printers ink.
We have spoken of John Wanamaker
as being remarkable business man. But
his honorable and notable career does not
end here. There are very few who are SO
ready in uplifting and sustaining outside
enterprises as Mr.. Wanamaker. All
worthy undertakings receive his warmest
support. Also he is ever ready to render
assistance to christian and charitable in
situations, and has shown himself to be
strong and bold enemy to ringsters and
politicians. Well may the good old city
of "Brotherly Love-" be proud of John
Wanamaker.
1t is very common thing for the resi-
dents of other cities, to put Philadelphia
down as Every Slow sort of a place.
Surely this estimate is the product of ig-
norance or envy. Even If some of her
citizens are conservative, her water sup
ply poor, her streets unclean, still in many
respects Philadelphia is the greatest city
in this country. This is not our senti-
ment only, but 1t is the voice of those who
are capable to judge and discriminate.
No other can boast of the magnificent in
situations which she possesses. Here is
the home of charity and scores of large
benevolent organizations, and which will
always stand as monuments of her citi-
zen's noble work Then, too there is
possibly no city In the world where there
are SO many comfortable homes for the
mechanic and laborer, and certainly none
in which SO many people in moderate cir
cumstances, live in their own dwellings.
Her wealth also compares favorably with
all the great cities of the country, and
some of her manufacturing institutions
are unsurpassed. Indeed William Penn
himself would feel pride In his own old
city, could he rise and view 1t as 1t is to-
day. P.S I'M.
Philadelphia, June 10, 1885.
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GIN Jim a52a1<a1.
June 18th, 1885.
Warm Enough

June 18th, 1885.
1t only required a little patience.
The warm weather we spoke of is
here, and so it is with the many de-
sirable Summer Fabrics; they also
are here for the purpose of making
you comfortable.
Mems, women'sand children's Sum-
mer Underwear, all sizes; high and
low neck, short and long sleeves, at
very moderate prices.
The Eighmie Dress Shirt, the
best ever introduced; the immense
number sold is a guarantee of its
true merits. Eighmie's Patent Jean
Drawers for men are cut to fit both
short and stout, tall and slender.
White Dress Goods and handsome
Embroidered Robes in abundance.
The best white goods ever sold at 8
and l0c. Linen d'Irelande and
India Linens 121 to 25c. for extra
fine quality.
Choice Embroideries and the
Egyptian and Oriental Laces.
The prettiest of our novelties are
Batiste and Manila Dress Goods.
The rich designs with delicate tints
are absolutely fast, 12I to 16c.
Home Spun Cloths and the Car
niolas, (all wool, light weight, beau
tiful summer shades, very desirable
and cheap, 25c.
Good Ginghams &C., Dress Styles
8 to 10c., Zephyr Styles 123 to 1Sc.
Lawns, fast col. A to &c., best 8,
10 and 121c.
Ruchings, Collars, Cuffs, and a
choice lot of 1000 Lace Collars and
Bibs for children, positively at half
their real value, Sc up; must be seen
to be appreciated.
Silk and Lisle Gloves. New lot
of Jerseys and Fine Hosiery.
Parasols, Sun Umbrellas and fans.
The greatest assortment and lowest
prices ever named to our patrons.
The best Corset ever invented,
easy to wear, flexible, durable and
graceful, guaranteed not to break
down or splinter through-want
every lady to try them.
It's the season for light weight
Curacao and French Kid Shoes and
Walking Slippers--we have the
choice of the latest styles; also
Gents fine handmade American
and French Calf Shoes.
VAN HORN BROTHERS.
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Co. c's Drill and Reception.

Nos Us Irili anu fseceptlOn.
Last Thursday evening Co. c, of this
city, held Drill and Reception at their
Armory, which was attended by large
number of our citizens, among whom we
noticed G. A. Skillman, Esq, A. II. Hol-
combe, Esq, Messrs. VIM. Lauer, A. G.
Barber, Jas. II. Callan, Jr., P. X. Hazen,
of The Beacon, Drs. Romine, Oliphant,
Reading, etc. The ladies also added the
charm of their presence. After an ex-
emplification of the skllful drilling of
Go. c, Capt. Van Solver, Adjt. of the 7th
Regiment, presented marksmen's badges
to the following members of the Com
pany, who had qualified last year: Cap
tain Charles A. Slack, (3);* Lieut.. Nelson
Beaumont, (5); Lieut.. Edward B. Arnett,
(2l; Sergeant Frank Larson, (3); Pri-
Yates Lewis Williamson, ~; w. II. Ais
house, w w. Smith, ~; E. E. Allshouse,
II. s. Heath, Harry Beaumont, r. M.
Hartman, ~.
Rev. G. II. Woolston was then called
upon to speak in behalf of the citizens
present, which he did in short and apt
off hand address, in which he said that
coming only recently as a stranger, he
had found the town beautiful as to loca-
ton, surrounded by mountains and river,
its people kind and sociahle, and inclined
to be progressive. The militia was ne
cessary adjunct of the State and deserved
to be encouraged in all its efforts to be-
come efficient in drill and thoroughly Or
ganized and disciplined. A fine collation.
followed, which included ice cream, ber-
ries and cakes. The armory and adjoin-
ing rooms, which had recently been re-
decorated, were very much admired by
the visitors. Co. c, certainly has hand
some and comfortable quarters. Capt.
Slack and the committee on entertain
ment deserves the thanks of the guests
for their successful efforts to make the
occasion pleasant one.
%The figures indicate the number of years each
one has qualihed-the blanks showing that the
marksmen only qualified last season.
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Yon Can HAVE IT.

"My dear. what would give to have
your hair ?" is often said by middle-aged
ladies to young ones. Madam, you may
have just such hair. Parker's Hair Bal
sam will give it to you. 1t will stop your
hair from falling off, restore the original
color and make it long, thick, soft and
glossy. You need not stand helplessly
envying the girls. The Balsam is not
oily, not dye, but is an elegant dressing,
and is especially recommended for its
cleanliness and purity. May 81.
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For some time the liquor men have
been very much interested in case be-
fore the Supreme Court, from Nights
town, borough of the third-class, the
same as Frenchtown. A law was passed
transferring the granting of liquor licenses
from Common Council to the Judges of
the County Courts, in third-class bo-
roughs. The friends of temperance at
Hightstown decided to test the constitu-
tiouality of the law, and the matter was
carried to the Supreme Court, and on
Thursday last the court rendered deci-
sion that the act was unconstitutional and
void. This will bring the question of IL
censing the sale of liquor in Frenchtown
to the voice of the people through the
Common Council. Frenchtown Star.
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The men employed at the shoe factory
at Washington, Warren county, are on
strike for better pay, but the owners OF
the factory declare they will not accede
to their demand. The factory will lay
idle until non-union men can be secured,
much to the displeasure of the citizens of
the place, who contributed money to have
the works located there. Most of these
shoemakers came from Philadelphia, to
which place they have returned.
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school Entertainments.
The High School Department of the
Public Schools, will give an entertain
ment in Holcombe Hall, on Friday
evening, June Goth. This entertain
ment has been prepared with great care,
and will be enjoyable in every feature.
Its object is to purchase an instrument
for the use of the schools. Let us have
a grand good turnout, thereby giving en-
couragement to the teachers and scholars
for this effort on their part. Price of
admission IS cents. No extra charge for
reserved seats. Tickets on sale at
Cochran's Drug Store. Call early and
secure good seats.
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There came near being serious trou-
BILE in the vicinity of Croton, last Thurs
day. Mr.. Hugh d. Trout wished to clear
field of an over growth of dead grass
and briars preparatory to blowing it up
for buckwheat. He therefore set fire to
it, first blowing few burrows around the
sides to keep the fire from spreading too
far. The wind was blowing strong at
the time, and in little while dense
smoke arose and roaring fire overspread
the entire field. 1t leaped the precau-
tionary plowed part, and commenced to
lick up everything right and left, and had
not Mr.. Trout summoned the help of his
neighbors the whole country around
there would have been burned clear of
everything. 1t was a narrow escape
Hunterd0n Democrat.
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We mentioned last week the case of
Gervas Ely against John L. Wilson, be-
fore referees, as to the lease of the Up
per Mill in this city. Mr.. Ely last year
rented the mill to Mr.. Wilson for 81, 200
per year for five years, and agreed to
put considerable repairs on the mill.
These REPAIRS. were not made ana Mr..
Wilson surrended the mill last spring,
after having paid eight hundred dollars
rent. Mr.. Ely claimed that there was
no specific time named when the repairs
were to be made and that when he want.
ed to make repairs, Mr.. Wilson was not
ready. The referees decided that Mr..
Ely shall refund to Mr.. Wilson 5000,
and in effect that the lease is annulled.
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The Frenchtowu Independent says:
"We learn that railroad meeting was
held at Locktown, on Tuesday evening.
1t would be of great advantage to the peo-
pie of that section of the country, to have
a railroad from Pennington to some point
on the Delaware, (say Frenchtown) run
ming through their midst
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For THE RECORD.
STREET COMMISSIONERS, REPORT.

For THE RECORD.
STREET COMMISSIONERS REPORT.
The report of the Street Commissioners
to the Common Council of the city of
Lambertville, is good throughout, in the
recommendations and advice for making
streets as they should be, but shows in
the beginning and through to the ter
mination, that they had hopeless task
to perform and that no permanent or eff,
fective results would accrue to the Coun-
Gil or citizens of Lambertyille, without
liberal supply of funds, duly provided,
and the united cooperation of the citi-
zens. Mere reports and recommendations,
however lengthy and we'll digested, would
not improve the streets in this or the
next generation.
The idea of spending money and time
on the streets and getting them as they
should be, and leaving the city without
sewers, is certainly not in accordance with
sound judgment or the enlightenment of
the age, for if the city is left in such an
unhealthy and unsanitary condition that
population must decrease, business must
decline and cost of living increase and no
employment for the population, there will
be no use for good streets.
A good map of the city is the first re-
quirement to make our citizens familiar
with the lay of the land, ownership of
property, contours, drainage and much
other information relating to taxes, fire
insurance, &C., for often those who pay
the least amount of tax and insurance,
have the most to say, IL improvements are
suggested.
Without such map in the hands of in
telligent citizens, the full force of the ad-
vantages or the injurious effects of pro-
posed improvements cannot be intelli
gently discussed, and 1t is disgrace to
the authorities, that they do not furnish
the citizens cheap but accurate map of
the city, to accompany the various edi-
tions of ordinances, laws, &C., that are so
often and abundantly circulated.
Our city is entirely out of debt, popu-
lation decreased, a number of unrented
houses and business greatly stagnated,
all Of which seems to demand united
and we'll directed effort of all the citizens,
to unite in public meetings, to discuss
and bring about a favorable change fol
the improvement Of the town.
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When our Assessors get to work, we
hope they will use every effort to get a
correct census of this city. We doubt
whether our city census has heretofore
been taken with that exactness that is
possible. In almost every town and city
in the country the rule holds good that
multiplying the voters by five will give
the population very closely. The census
of Camden, just completed, shows this
result. But when we come to Lambert.
vile, while we had by the census of 1880,
over thousand voters, our population
was put by the census takers at only
about 4, $50. According to the rule stated,
it should have been over 5000.
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Col. r. r. A. Donnelly will be Grand
Marshal of the Knights Templar parade
in Trenton, on the Gath inst. Joseph
Ashton, Jr., E. c., and James Mccain,
p. E. c., will be the aids. The route
will be as follows, the Grand Commandery
reviewing the line at the American
House Form on East Hanover street,
right resting on Greene, Greene to Broad,
to Market, to Lamberton, to Warren, to
State, to Clinton, to Swamp Angel and
countermarch to State, to Ewing, to
Southland, to Perry, to Warren, to State
and to Greene where the dismissal will
occur. st. Elmo Commandery, of this
city, have secured the services of the
New Hope Cornet Band for the day. On
this occasion st. Elmo will use its new
banner for the first time.
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The need of merit for promoting per-
sonal aesthetics is due to ]. c. Aver s.
Co., whose Incompatible Hair Vigor is a
universal beautifer of the hair. Harmless,
effective, agreeable, it has taken rank
among the indispensable articles of the
toilet. To scanty locks it gives luxuri-
ance; and withered hair it clothes with
the hue of youth.
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The ladies of the Baptist Church of
this city, will hold festival in Lyceum
Hall, on Friday and Saturday evenings
of this week. On Friday evening the
children will give the Broom Drill"
and other selections from the Orient
recently given by the Kindergarten.
On Saturday evening the New Hope
Cornet Band will play. Plenty of refresh
ments each evening. Admission each
evening. 10 cents.
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We have received the first number of
the Pen Argyll Inder, published by Mr..
Geo. G. Hughes, lately of Pennington.
1t is creditable looking sheet, and its
advertising patronage indicates that Mr..
H. will be practically aided to publish
good paper. Good wishes are we'll enough,
but subscriptions, advertising and job
work are what keep the printer from the
slough of despond. We wish the editor
and publisher success in his enterprise.
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"A "hoss trotf otherwise the "Spring
Trotting Meeting,'9 was held on the
Pennington Fair Grounds. last week. 1t
was a failure financially, the expenses be-
ing about four hundred dollars greater
than the receipts. The trotting, it is stated,
was the best ever seen in the county,
but the attendance was small, aud princ-
pally from out of the county. Compare
lively few county people were present
the Hunterdon Democrat says. If the
Directors of our County society know
what is good for the society, they will
discountenance these trots in the future.
The inevitable result win be to make the
fall exhibition a failure.
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Fourth of July Celebration.

Fourth of July Celebration.
There will be a Fourth of July Celebra-
ton at the Fair Grounds, Pennington.
The following will be the programme :
Grafton by the Rev. James Boyd Brady,
of Jersey City music by the Pennington
Cornet Band /; reading of the Declaration
of Independence patriotic songs by
large chorus; the States presided over by
the Goddess of Liberty, represented by
thirty-nine young ladies arrayed in the
National Colors. Exercises to begin with
a flag raising at 1oa A. M. A variety of
Fancy Articles for sale dinner served at
l P. NJ. Ice Cream, Fruits, Confection-
cry, &c. Admission free. All under the
direction and for the benefit of the Ladies'
Building League of the Pennington M !.
f. Church.