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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1886-02-24
A TYPICAL sOUTHERNER.
One of the Characters Met by Sheridan or
His March Toward Appematox.

The following incident of the final march
of Sheridan toward Appomatox is related
by Colonel A. d. Rockwell:
When General Sheridan, at the head OF
his troops, reached Prince Edward Court
House, he dismounted OF the fence of stiff
old gentleman, who was sitting on his high
piazza and scowling severely as we rode up.
He was the typical Southerner Of fifty years
ago; his long gray hair fell over the collar
Of his coat behind his ears; he was arrayed
in the swallow-tail Of by-gone period, q
buff linen vest, cut low, and nankeen panta-
looms, springing far over the foot that was
neatly sacased In morocco slippers;
bristling shirt frill adorned his bosom, and
from the embrasure of his wall-like collar
he shot defiant Chances at us as we clattered
up the walk to his house. Prince Edward
Court House was stranger to war, and our
indignant friend was looking now for the
first time ON the like OF us, and certainly
he didn't seem to like our looks. He bob
bed in dignified way to the General, who
step, drew out his inevitable map, lighted
fresh cigar, and asked his host If any Of
Lees troops had been seen about here to-
day. 9 Sir he answered, as / can truly
say that none have been seen by me | will
say no; but il had seen any should feel
it my duty to refuse to reply to your ques-
ton. cannot give you any information
which might work TO the disadvantage of
General Lee
This neat little speech, clothed in unex-
cepiional diction, which no doubt had been
awaiting us from the time we tied our
horses to the gate, missed fire badly. II was
very patriotic and all TINT, but the General
was not in humor to chop patriotism just
then, so he only gave short whistle OF
surprise and returned to the attack quito
unscathed.
/" How far is it to Buffalo River?p
s'Sir, don't know"
''The d. you don't. How long have
you lived here ~
GAN my life."
every we'll, sir, it's time you did know.
Captain, put this gentleman in charge of
guard, and, when we move, walk HIM down
70 Buffalo River and nhowit to him.
And SO he marched off, leaving us saw
age glance at parting, and that evening
tramped five miles away from home to look
at river which was as familiar to him a.
his own family.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1886-02-24
Free Baths for Congressman.

Robert, the venerable African who has
charge of the free bathroom for the Con.
gressmen, reveals some Of the business OF
this institution. Mostly all the members
take them" he says. Mr.. Morrison,
reckon, is the only old member that never
did. Mr.. Carlisle's only been here once or
twice in his life, and Mr.. Randall comes
only when his rheumatism is very bad.
Most all the rest come down pretty regular
once or twice a week. The new members
come as fast as they learn about it. Many
Of them don't know there are amy baths
here, and they go long time before they
find it out. Some of the members are very
particular about their baths--some battle
in rum, some in sen salt and some in sui
phur."
Are the baths furnished by the govern
ment free ?"
Yes, except The sulphur, the rum and
the salt that we have to buy ourselves and
the members pay us back for it. We don't
ask any pay, but they know that it comes
lit Of our own pockets and they general,
pay us back. The government pays us oui
salaries and furnishes tubs, water, towels,
soap and combs and brushes, and such like.
There are FIVE tubs for the members aud
they are most always full. Then there's
the Russian bath, whore the members can
get steamed. They can lie down there and
get steamed just like oysters"
:. This is the best bathroom" and he led
the way into a large room at the end Of the
corridor, where there was an Immense white
marble tank or tub, big silver faucet that
would let in stream Of any temperature
desired in such volume as to fill the tub
in few seconds. Overhead hung silver
shower-bath apparatus, through which
water Of any temperature could be poured
down in a delightful shower upon the bath
or. The room throughout is newly carpet
ed, and was as warm as feather bed
Washington Letter.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1886-02-24
Facts About Dolls.

An original doll theory was given by .
four-year-old the other day in answer toher
own question: "Do you know what dolls
are stuffed with 7" "They are stuffed with
fairy kings and queens, and their crowns
are in the dollie's head. and that is what
makes her face SO pretty"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1886-02-24

Lost.
On the I'd inst, between the stores Of
John Louden and Carver and Williams
a pair of Gold Eye Glasses. A liberal
reward will be paid, by leaving them at
The RECORD Office.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1886-02-24

Pure Gold p Tested so years; en-
dorsed by tie best people for Skin disor-
ders, q positive cure is Palmer's "Skin
Success" Investigate it Jan. 13.-13t.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1886-02-24

The safe recently used in the Post
Ofice--large and Of extra make-is for
sale. Apply to CLARK PiERsoN.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1886-02-24

Well, reader, you know how this story
ends just as we'll as do. Imagine the we'd
ding, and make 1t as splendid as you please,
only will tell you this much In the ele-
giant home to which Signor Giacomo con-
Quoted his bride, there was place of honor
for good Mrs. Bacon. --Maay Kyle Dallas.
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-09-04

before she emitted an angry snort and started for the bottom at a rate that made the line smoke and emit sparks as it ran over the bows. But the cap- tain and the boat steerer peered uneasily into the clear depths as the line stopped running out, and a minute later the former shouted: Rack all! Back hard!' The five ashen blades bent and quivered with the strain put on them, but it was none too much, as the boat was scarcely dozen feet away when the hnge bulk of the infuriated whale rose to the sur- face and spurted twin columns of brine high in the air. Before the animated waterspout could repeat the dose the boat was out of range, both of the fire extinguishing apparatus and the terrible fukes that soon commenced to thrash the water into foam. Her contortions were SO violent that the captain could not get in a shot with his bomb gun, which he raised and lowered half a dozen times without pulling the trigger. Finally the f1ukes quit their thrashing, and like a flash the leviathan dashed away at terrific rate, burying the boats bow between two walls of water fully eighteen inches high, but the speed was such that scarcely drop entered the boat. This gait was kept up for good ten minutes, and then the speed com menced to slacken, and the wounded monster swam easily and quietly on top of the water.
 The living tug came to total stand still at last, and, pulling around to broadside position, the captain was given his opportunity. The second ex- plosion was followed by the whistling of the rubber winged bomb, which bur ried itself in the great mass of blubber. Scarcely had the smoke cleared away from the bow before the muffied boom of the bomb exploding in the historical residence of Jonah sounded the death knell of the poor old whale. The vic tim's huge bulk grew animated again, but only for moment. The fiukes thrashed violently for few seconds, while the water-spouts became tinged warm red. Struggles and spouts be- came more and more contracted, until with a last final effort, the inwardly- wounded monster rolled over and ex. pired The other boats made fast, and a hard pull of three hours landed the prize on the beach, where it is to be cut up.-SantG Cruz (Cal,) Cor. San FranciSco Altd.
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-09-04
4 Wee Tot Selling Her Hair.
[Atlanta Constitutional

I found a sweet little girl at Monroe, while l was in North Carolina, whose name was Fairfax Payne. Not long ago she became troubled because the money had given out and the little church was unfinished. So she begged her mother to let her cut off her beautiful hair and sell it. She had read about girl selling her hair for twenty dollars, and at last the little girls mother consented, and the hair was sent north to the editress of Harper's IOuug People with timid little letter and the Harpers advertised it and told how the money was to be used and pub- lished the little girls letter, and while was there the contributions that had al- ready come in from the kind hearted people up North amounted to over two hundred dollars, and they are still coming.
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-09-04
HOME AND FARM.

Dry earth will keep stable very free from bad odors.
 No stock will derive more gooh rom sour milk than the growing focks. The use of borax or ammonia in- stead of soap in washing blankets, will | help to preserve the softness of the blankets and the brightness of the colored stripes.-Boston Post.
 Prof. William Brown, of the On- tario Agricultural College. in Canada, discontinued silage feeding after trying it four years. He got soft beef from it, and inferior butter.
 Very sweet flowers are objectiona- ble in the dining-room, on account oi their intense perfume. Tuberoses, ilacs and syringas, therefore, should never be used, as their odors are too overpower- ing for many sensitive nerves.
 The great secret in making under draining a permanent improvement is in securing uniform fall when laying the tile, and maintaining good outlet. When the outlet has been closed year or two, if there be good fall, reopen ing it will cause it to wash out obstruct- ing sediment Chicaqo Tribune.
 The soil can scarcely be too rich fol apple trees Kitchen ashes, in whict table refuse has been thrown, will make good top dressing, and even good ditch scrapings may be used with advantage if nothing else can be had. Top dress ing is the best system of manuring fol apple trees. - Cincinnati Tunes.
 .. wholesome than hot rolls for breakfast. Made in this way it is excellent: Half pound of Indian meal, half pound of flour, one teaspoonful of salt and one tablespoonful of baking powder sifted into bowl. Beat one ounce of butter, one ounce of sugar and two eggs to- gether, and add the sifted mea, and flour. Add gradually one pin. of milk for thin batter and bake in d hot oven. Boston Budget.
 Mead: Pour two quarts of boiling water upon four pounds and half of sugar; add one pint of molasses and four ounces of tartaric acid. Boil all together for few minutes, and when cold add one ounce of sassafras. Bot tie, cork tightly, and keep in cold place. Take one-third of glass of the mead; add quarter of a tablespoonful of carbonate soda; stir and drink while it effervesces. Boston Globe.
 Plotted Fish: Cut fish twelve inches in length into four equal parts; rub littte salt on the end of each piece and place the pieces in an earthern pot; add whole spices and cider vinegar to cover the fish when the pot is nearly full. Tie on paper cover and over this put an earthern cover to keep in all the steam. Bake in a moderate oven for three hours. Fish cooked in this way is delicious and will keep two weeks in cool place and longer in a refriger- ator.-Erchange.
 The Scientific American says: If bottle of the oil of pennyroyal is left uncorked in room at night, not mos quito or any other blood-sucker will be found there in the morning. Mix potash with powdered meal and throw into the rat holes of cellar and the rats will de- part. If a rat or mouse get into your pantry, stuff in its hole rag saturated with solution of cayenne pepper, and no rat or mouse will touch the rag for the purpose of opening a communica, tion with depot of supplies"
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-09-04
A Dogs Unexpected Free Lunch.
TAlapaha Star.


 A citizen of this county was riding along when his dog ran a small squirrel up sapling. The dog was we'll developed as to mouth, and soon his furious barking so frightened the squirrel that it leaped from the sapling and shot head foremost into his mouth just as he opened it to bark. The squirrel disappeared like flash into the interior department of the dog. Tht dog seemed stupefied by the sudden sEocI and began turning round and roupi as if crazy. It was evident that the sree lunch did not set we'll on ths dogs in- ternal economy. In 5hort time the squirrel was heaved pI. The little animal, without moments pause, darted for the sapling and was soon seated on it's top- most braH cn. Since then the dog can not be indaccd to bark at a squirrel up tree
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-09-04
CULTIVATING CORN.
4 Few Points, the Importance of Whicl
 Is Not Generally Recognized.

! 4 Few Points, the Importance of Which
 Is Not Generally Recognized.
 Of course. every one knows how to
 cultivate corn, and most farmers would
 laugh at the idea of being told any
 thing new about it. It is an easy mat
 ter, certainly, to run the blow or culti-
 vator through between the rows, and
 give the soil good stirring up.. But does it ever occur to the mind of the ordinary farmer that he may be doing the corn about as much damage as good. Corn is surface-feeding-plant. Indeed, so are most, if not all, plants. Some feed deeper than others, but none of them go very deep for food. The tap-roots run down deep for water, but the feeders keep near the warm sur face, if there is sufficient moisture. The wetter the season, the nearer the surface do they come for food. Then, if dry season comes on, they suffer quickly from the drought. Those nearest the surface wither and die. It is bet ter if they start in rather dry season, and the heavy rainfall comes on later. Then they can put forth additional rootlets to reach up near the surface for the warmth and sunshine, and thus secure additional vigor and growth. With corn, the roots not only run near the surface. but they run long distance, clear across from hill to hill, and one row to the other. When field of corn has neared its full maturity, the ground is one complete network of roots. Run a blow or cultivator through between the rows, and what must be the consequence? The roots will be broken, of course. Long before the corn has got its growth, and while the cultivator is still running, the roots of the corn have got out with in the reach of the cultivator teeth, and are torn and broken by them.
 This is all very well, if root-prunine is desired. If not, what is the proper course to pursue? Why, common sense says. in the beginning cultivate deep and run close to the hills. AS the corn growths. get farther and farther away from the hill, and run the cul5ivator shallower and shallower. The last time should be mere surface-cultiv vating, 10 break the dried crust or the earth and let in the air without disturbing the roots. The weeds should all be killed early in the season. First the harrow and then the cultivator run deep, should dispose of the weeds. The subsequent cultivating, clear of the hills and on the surface, should be only for the purpose of keeping the soil loose, to check evap- Oration and admit the air. Is not this . sensible view of the manner and pur- pose of cultivating corn? Potatoes want cool, moist soil for the roots to | feed in, but warm dry one for the tubers to develop in. Hence seed | dropped in furrow and cover ed with | straw will grow fine potatoes. But corn wants warm and moderately | moist soil to feed in, and its roots run along the surface, unlike the feeding roots of the potato. o.-Nationdt Ltre- StOc6 Journal.
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-09-04
An Experienced Journalist.

"Ah," said the summer tourist, lean ing over the fence and addressing the farmer, ''may make bold to inquire what that great quantity of green vege- tation growing over there isP"
 ''Cert'nly, mister; that's corn"
 'Ah, thanks. And those large ani- mals over beyond the fence, they are, er-."
 "Cows, my friend, every one of 'em cows. Say you don't seem to be very well posted on these 'ere things"
 Perhaps not. The fact is my busi- ness has kept me so closely confined that this is the first chance Ive had to get out in the country?"
 Running bank or something like that?"
 ''No. sir; I am editor of an agricult- ural paper. l held that position for thirty years. ''-EStetLine C. T) BeU.
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-09-04
He Takes a well-Earned Rest.
Dakota Thunderer. 1

Times being rather hard, we are going 2 to take our wife to the home of our mother-in flaw next week for a short visit, and we will give our readers little vaca- tion by not issuing any paper. They won't lose much, for there is little news going just now, and we print this week an editorial on the tariff which would have appeared next week. The only thing we have had to leave out on this account is Bill Jones' ad. about a farm for sale, but paid us any thing for it yet. Brethren, white paper is too blamed dear to fool 1t away when our mother in Jaw will keep us q week for nothing.
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-09-04
A Prize in the Lottery

of life which is usually unappreciated until 1t is lost, perhaps never to return is health. What 8 priceless boon it is, and how we ought to cherish it that life may not be a worthless blank to us. Many of the dis eases that flesh is heir to, and which make life burdensome, such as consumption (scrofula of the lungs), and other scrofu- lous and blood diseases, are completely cured by Dr. R. V. Pierce's "Golden Medi- cal Discovery" after all other remedies have failed. Dr. Pierce's treatise on con- sumption mailed for 10 cents in stamps: Address Worlds Dispensary Medical Asso- citation, 663 Main Street, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-09-04
Hot Water Artesian We'll.

The deepest artesian well in the world is that now being bored at Pesth, for the purpose of supplying the public baths and other establishments with water. A depth of 651 meters (S,12O feet has already been reached, and 1t furnishes 176,OOO gallons daily, at a temperature of 158 deg. Fah. The mu- nicipality have recently voted large subvention in order that the boring may be continued to a greater depth, not only to obtain alarger volume of water, but at temperature of 176 deg. Fah.- Scientttfc Amertc0M
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-09-04
Whore Money Goes a Long Way.

There is at least one place in France where little money goes a long way, tc judge from piece of local news in the Journal deS Andelys: "A girl twelve years of age, sent by her mother to the shop of M. Batardy, butcher at Meru, took advan- tage of the absence of the man to steal fifty francs from the till. She gave thirty francs to her mother and kept the rest, with which she bought a pair of stuff boots, some cotton print to make jacket, a salad bowl, a pipkin, parasol, two bracelets, watch chain, a pair of steel sleeve links, two straw hats, a pair of socks, a packet of gingerbread and stick of barley sugar."
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-09-04

THOSE who are trying to break up the baneful habit of intemperance will experi- ence great benefit from the use of Prickly Ash Bitters. Liquors derange the system. Prickly Ash Bitters will remedy the evil results and restore the brain, stomach and liver to healthy action, thereby strength-' ening the will power, thoroughly cleans ing and toning up the system, and remove every taint of disease. It is purely a med- icine, and while pleasant to the taste, it can not be used as a beverage by reason of it's cathartic properties.
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-09-04
He Bled for His Country.
London Letter.1

Pench, the house porter of the Theater Francais, has just been decorated with the Legion of Honor. Whenever the hospitals were in want of volunteer to lend a vein to be tapped for operations for the trans- fusion of blood Pench was the man. He did so seven times and was the means of saving three lives, of which one was @ Prussian. He would never accept remun- eration.
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-09-04

said David of old. He was probably prompted to make the above remark after trying some unreliable catarrh remedy. Had he been permitted to live until the present day, and tried Dr. Sage's Remedy, he might have had better opinion of man. kind. We claim that no case of catarrh can withstand the magic effects of this wonderful medicine. One trial of it will convince you of its efficacy. By druggists; fifty cents.
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-09-04
William Evans, a Columbus (C

William Evans, a Columbus (O.) pugilist, struck Miss Lou Sanders, and when arrested said he guessed he was guilty. You guess you are guiltyP" said the mayor. You're coward and a brute, and Pm going to give you the full penalty" The mayor was much disappointed to find that he could im- pose only twenty dollar fine and ten days imprisonment. He gave him that, and said: You'll serve this out, as no influence on earth can secure your re- lease, and when you get out you've got to leave the city, "~T0ledo Blade.
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-09-04

n solemn old scientist printed the fact that by bathing their feet in tepid water man could double his circuIa- tion, and now all the editors are hay ng tanks fitted to their office stoyes.-- Phis GdekphsG Press.
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-09-04

"MAMMA," said an interesting juvenile, "do sheep write?" "No, child" Then, why are they provided with pens"-N. r. Herald
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-09-04

Delicate diseases of either sex, however induced, speedily and permanent ly cured. Book 10 cents in stamps. Worlds D1spensary Medical Association, 663 Main Street, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-09-04

IT is said that the green turtle can live for six weeks ". thout food. This is noth- ing to talk about, however. The mock turtle never has to be fed.-LotCeU Citizen.
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-09-04

A FASHION journal says ''bows on chairs have had their day" Yes, but they still continue to make a night of it.-BWrling- ton Erce PreSS
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-09-04

LITTLE GIRL: Mamma why doe Sn't the sea run over if all the water flows into it!'' ''Nonsense, child! Don't you know it's full of sponges!'
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-09-04

A HEAVY growth of hair is produced by the use of Halls Hair Renewer
 Every description of malarial disorder yields to the curative power of Ayers Ague Cure.
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-09-04

ALABAsTER IS SCARCELY more immaculate than the complexion beautifed with GLENN's SULPHUR SOAP.
 HILLS HAIR AND WHIsKER DYE, Black or Brown, soc
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-09-04

"ST NICHOLAS" tells of dog that can count. But it can't equal cat in running up a column.-Te1GS SiftingS.
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-09-04

SPECIAL attention is called to the adver- tisement elsewhere in ths paper, of Edward Thompson. His building paper is deservedly popular; is durable as we'll as cheap; and it will pay you to investigate.
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-09-04

YOUNG men and young women often like to be alone, but they like to be alone together as it were.-NeU Hdyell NeDS.
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-09-04

A WIFE should be like roast lamb tender, sweet, nicely dressed, plenty of fixing, but without sauce.-St Louis CIirOn- icle
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-09-04

FRESH air is about as cheap as any thing that can be raised. A little blowing does the business.-N O. Picdyune.
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-09-04

A PRINTED sheet, although square, is called circular, because it is intended to go round.
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-09-04

WHAT is more pathetic than to see the simple faith with which baId-headed man will buy an infallible hair-reStorative from . bald headed barberl-N '. Post
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-09-04

A JOKER tells of capitalist so timid that he will not let we'll enough loan without good security.
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-09-04

SAID witness: "Mv friend conducted his future wife to the altar, and there his leadership came to an end"
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-09-04

8 months treatment for soc. Piso's Remedy for Catarrh. Sold by druggists.
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-09-04

IN case of riot, send pickpocket into the crowd, and it will very soon be dis pursed.-N r. Ledger.
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-09-04

IF lady who hesitates is lost, what must 1t be. then, for a lady who stammers or stuttersl-N T. TeleqrGm