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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1890-09-03
OUR MUSIC COLUMN.
WHAT SHALL WE rLAYa
PART /.

PART I.
Allow me TO establish, as my first SEEM
ingly self-evident proposition, that we
shall play what we can.
In the consideration Of most important
questions, the element of possibility Is
necessarily assumed to be an indispensa-
bic condition, upon which TO base deci-
sion. Who would be irrational enough to
suggest, as the solution of any practical
problem, plan which all could see at a
glance to be utterly impracsicable, What
mother, however brainless and incompe-
tent, however harassed and distracted by
fretful children, with the old, never
answered questioned of childhood, "what
shall we play ~ would think of propos-
ing jumping to the moon as feasible
pastimea Yet In musical study this leap
to the lunar orb Is being calmly advised
every day, on all sides OF us, not merely
by incompetent country bunglers in the
profession OF musical pedagogy, but by
many presumably well-trained teachers.
OF good standing in our large centres, who
should, but apparently do not, know bet
ter; and hundreds of ignorant but aspir-
ing novices are constantly attempting It,
complacently or desperately, according to
temperament only saved from despair at
their ignominious failure, by their inabili-
ty to realize its completeness. Like the
Irishman's turtle, that sought to be dead
intirely, sure, but wasn't sensible Of it,"
maintain that three-fourths of all the
piano music played, or rather attempted,
in this country to-day, by amateurs, and
by many professionals as well, Is far too
difficult. do not mean intrinsically so,
OF course, but too difficult for those at
tempting it. Players who might give a
musical and enjoyable Interpretation Of
selections mechanically within their scope,
when asked to play for others, seem ire
sistibly impelIed to choose some work
which, while 10 itself a masterpiece, II
may be, is far beyond their powers. The
invariable result must be TO bring compo-
sition and player to grief, and to distress
or disgust the audience. / honestly be-
lleve that this mania for difficulty in mu-
sic, especially piano music, among players
themselves has done more to render the
piano an unpopular concert instrument
than all other causes combined. The
much-abused, long-suffering general pub
lie may not always be able nicely to dis
criminate between the relative merits of
composition and performer, so as to tell
precisely where and what the defects are I;
but 1t intutively feels deficiency, an in
adequacy somewhere. 1t fails to be inn
pressed, TO be interested; is bored instead,
and usually has tho frankness as we'll as
the perfect right, TO say so.--Eti,0ard
Barter Perry.
ITO BE coyrINuRp.)
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1890-09-03

DIR. q. P. Swift, of this city, while
cunning in West Amwell township, last
Thursday afternoon, met with serious
mishap. By some means, bis rifle was
discharged accidentally and the ball pass
ed through his right foot from the top
through the instep and lodged 10 the shoe,
after passing through thick leather in
sole. The accident happened near the
road and soon after L. II. Sergeant. Esq,
came that way and conveyed him In his
vehicle to his home In Lambertville, where
DR.. Geo. II. Larson, of this city, and
DR.. Scott, of New Hope, dressed the
wound and have since treated it, which
at last accounts was doing well.
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rRENoHTowN IrEms.


w. Il. Martin is erecting large dwell
Ing house on Bridge street.
Harry Taylor, Of Trenton, has been
spending some days with his relatives
here.
The Frenchtown Cornct Band has been
recognized and arc ready for engage
mcnts.
The proceeds of the picnic of the sew
eral Sunday Schools of this place, to
Bulls Island, last week. were about $e5.
Judson West, from Indiana, is visiting
his father. He has been absent nine years;
A portion OF the time he was located 10
Kansas.
Our Public School opened on Tuesday
with w. D. Evans as Principal aud Miss
Hattie E. Benner. Miss Kate Taylor and
Miss Carrie Cole as assistant teachers.
Captain William H. Slater and wife, OF
Washington, D. c., are visiting their old
home. The Captain was born in Baptist
town and resided several years in French
town, from which place he raised Com
pany g, 10th Regiment, and entered the
service. He lost leg at the battle of the
Wilderness.
The funeral of EAsngcr F. Hillegas, OF
Point Pleasant, took place on Saturday.
Intermert in Frepchtown. Mr.. H was a
son-in-law OF Michael Uhler and was en-
ployed several years at Uhlertown, when
he purchased the hotel and coal and
wharfage yards at Point Pleasant. He
had been in poor health for some time.
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Mrs. Huldah Wigg died at the resi-
dence of her nephew, james n. Cox, near
Sergeantsville, on Wednesday last, at the
advanced age Of 8s years. She was the
widow Of Rev. James Wigg, Baptist
clergyman who had filed important pas
torates at Kingwood. Moorestown and
other places and died at Lambertville
about 40 years ago. She Is the mother OF
Rev. VIM. D. Wigg, of Staten Island,
New York, pastor Of the M. Z. Church Of
that place. The funeral services were
held in the NJ. E. Church in RosemoIs,
on Tuesday afternoon, September I'd, and
the interment in the family plot at that
cemetery. As christian not too much
can be said in her praise. She was a
mother ia Israel.
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Uard Of rhanlka.

II the proprietor of Kemp's Balsam
should publish card of thanks, contain
ing expressions of gratitude which come
to him daily, from those who have been
cured Of severe throat and lung troubles
by the use of Kemp's Balsam, 1t would
I'LL a fair-sized book. How much better
to Invite all to call on any druggist and
get free sample bottle that you may test
for yourself its power. Large bottles 30
cents and 81.
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At the battle Of Gettysburg I was shot
through the left leg and was sent to the
hospital. The army surgeons relieved
me but pronounced my case incurable.
II discharged pieces Of bone, and for years
! have suffered with q running sore. /
tried everything which my limited means
would allow. and experienced no relief
until ] tried Sulphur Biiters. / am now
almost well and shall continue their use.
Old Soldier.
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somerxllle EAR.

The 2ist Annual Fair of tho Somerset
County Agricultural Society will be held
on their grounds in Somerville one month
earlier than usual, viz On Tuesday, Wed
nesday and Thursday, Sept. 0, 10 and IL.
Trotting Wednesday and Thursday, COM
mencing at 1890 P. NJ. each day. On
the line OF the Central r. r. of N. j., one
hours ride from New York. Competition
open TO State. Send for premium list to
W. s. Potter, somerville, N. j.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1890-09-03

The recent statistics OF the number Of
deaths show that the large majority die
with Consumption. This disease may
commence with an apparently harmless
cough which can be cured instantly by
Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and Lungs,
which is guaranteed to cure and relieve
all cases. Price 90 cents and 81. Trial
size free. For sale by oil druggists.
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Are not slow to understand that, in order
to warrant their manufacturers Ia guaran-
teeing them to benefit or cure, medicines
must possess more than ordinary merit
and curative properties. DR.. PIerce's
Golden Medical Discovery is the only
blood medicine sold, through druggists,
under positive guarantee that Il will
benefit or cure or money paid for 1t will
be returned. In all blood, skin and scalp
diseases, and for all scrofulous affections,
1t Is specific.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1890-09-03
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 8. 1890.

90 Administrator and executors of
estates who yvish their notices to appear
Ina this paper VIII please instruct the Sur
rogate to that effect, AZ the law gives
them full control OF the business, and he
can act only with their consent or
through their neglect.
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Golden Eagle Parade.

The Knights of the Golden Eagle had
a gala day at Trenton, yesterday, on the
occasion of the meeting Of their Grand
Castle. About 600 men we're in line 10
the parade, including Communicates from
Philadelphia. Franklin Castle, Of this city,
with the p. o. 8. OF A. Band, and Della
ware Castle, of New Hope, with Post 20
Band, turned out IN good numbers, and
made creditable display. A large num-
Der Of our citizens visited Trenton to wit
ness theparade.
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To Whom i. May CONCERN.

The contemplated co-partncrship ar
rangedfor last Spring by r. f., g. F.
and B. F. Van Horn will not take effect.
We, the undersigned, have decided not TO
remain in Lambertville.
1t Is but just to state the financial con-
dition of the Grand Depot is on as solid
a basis as it ever has been and doing pros
porous business.
We thank the public for the courtesy
shown us and trust you will continue to
give liberal patronage to the old stand,
merit brother merchant who has by
twenty-five years hard-earned efforts
honorably built up business second to
none in the county.
GEO. F. VAN HORN,
b. F. VAN Horn.
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GEo. F. VAN Horn,
B. F. VAN HORN.
LAMBERrvILLE, N. j., Aug. 2s, 1890.

The business at the Grand Depot will
continue, as before, on liberal business
principles. With the assistance of polite
salespeople, strict attention to the wants
OF the public and economy in manage
ment, giving TO our customers the best
value to be obtained, we feel that we will
be rewarded with liberal patronage.
RICHARD II. VAN HoRN.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1890-09-03

List Of letters remaining unclaimed in
the Post ONCE at Lambertville, N. j., for
thirty days:
Mrs. d. e. Hankins.
George Morseley.
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WARM WEATHER DRESS GOODS
lat THE
GRAND DEPOT.
WHITE GOODS!
WHITE GooDsl!
RICH DRESS FABRICSl
AT REDUCED PRICES.

Over production in merchandise brings good value Our
lucky hits mutuayour gain gain. Themanuctrers
loss, not ours.
One Hundred Handsome Counterpanes worth $r75, we
selling at $125. One case 40 pieces, choice styles
Giinghams the this week Sc.
tful Satnes 10 and 12lc.
1000 yard bale of Appleton "a" Muslin, at Ole.
goo yds. Choice Dress Challies, at &c.
$50 yds. &c. Lace Curtain Scrm for &c. per yard;
choice to 12c.
We've the leading new shades in Dress Goods:
Sc inch Striped Sutings, Henrietta Cashmeres, French
Satines, all at 90 and 25c.
sS inch Mohar Briiantines Wool Serges, Striped and
Plaid Sutngs Black Seges Black Henrettas at SO and
48c.
40 inch Plain and Striped Seges BrNiansnes, Tamisc,
Henrettas New Effects in Fancy Sutings, &c, at 75c.
We've beautiful Black Tamise, Brilantines Silk Warp
Henriettas and Mohais Prestleys Handsome Jet Black
Novelties in Dress Goods most of which especially
adapted to mourning wear, SO to $1.25.
Our guaranteed Silks at lowest prices.
Faille Silks, Rich Gro Grain Silks 75, 81, csc. to
$780,
Special Bargains in surah Silks 29c Must be seen to
be appreciated.
r. H. VAN HORN s. BROS.
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$500 Reward offered by the proprietors
Of DR.. Sage's Catarrh Remedy for an in
curable case.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1890-09-03

The desire for well-written works on
music suitable for the young, Is one Of
the most pleasing features Of the present
state OF musical cultivation, since 10 indi-
Gates that teachers are endcavorlpg to start
their young pupils upon the road toward
an Intelligent musicianship. There are
three little books published by Lee g.
Shepard, called "Tone Masters" which
in part answer the purpose. Then there
is one called "Youthful Days Of Mozart"
and Mrs. Lilly has lately been preparing
certain works OF this kind.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1890-09-03

The value OF good musical literature
cannot be over-estimated every teacher
should endeavor to have good fund OF
knowledge as to the best writer's and their
works, and seek to stimulate In the pupils
q thirst for knowledge of the history of
music and musicians. Whenever they
are studying the works OF any worthy
composer (and they should study no
other), everything relating to his life and
works, SO far as published, should be
read. The better mans character Is I'M
derstood the more interesting aud the
more easily understood will his music be.
Some teachers have been known to keep
largo library expressly for the purpose
OF circulating among their pupils. This
10 highly commendable, and 1t is hardly
necessary to say that such teachers exert
a wide influence although every teacher
cannot do as much as this, all may do
something-at least read enough them
selves TO be able to recommend proper
books for others to read. However, every
| student should own, at least, few books
of references-s as dictionaries OF
music and musicians, of which there are
several, and especially good dictionary
OF musical terms. More than half the
terms used to indicate tempos and the
various expressions might as well not to
be used, so far as many pupils are con-
cerned, and even some teachers have a
very limited knowledge OF them. There
are nice little landlords Published for
just such persons, and every one should
possess one. One Of the greatest uses In
the world is performed by those who
write good books. What Is the good of
struggling along for years trying to dis
cover what has already been discovered
and placed upon record for youl Get a
catalogue and select list, aud buy one
each month, or as often as convenient,
aud In a few years good stock OF knowl-
edge will be the result. The Leader.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1890-09-03

Were parents moro enlightened as to
the needs OF thorough musical practice,
the instruction OF children would be be-
gun at an early age, and instead OF selec-
ting bungling ignoramus as a teacher,
one would be carefully chosen who ia
capable of directing the important first
steps Of young music students toward
sure and rational art progress. The
Muse.
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/ Private School.
Miss F. E. Perry win reopen her school
on September 9Th, 1890. Also, privste
instruction given out of school hours.
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In Holland township 6s,0ss peach
trees were set out this year.
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Gas. A. SLACK, p. NJ.
LAnBERrv1LLr, N. j., Aug. 80, 1890.
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Mr.. VIM. HUNK OF Elizabeth, N. 81
spent few days in this city, last week,
with his folks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-01-19
ILLHEALrR FORCED SEXTON TO WITHDRAW.

owing To- il.hcath, William sexton has been com.
PEELED withdraw from the balkne handicap billiard
tournament 60 De played next month. His Withdrawal
Will not seriously affect the arrangements his place
will undoubtedly be filled bv Of half dozen
expert, who would like TO compete. Gain'r. who wa
Of the most popular PLAYER, I'm the United States
few ago. and who f. now proprietor u room
in Brussels Belgium, has been asked by dispatch II
he will enter the tournament. To play the cght-inch
line with DAILY. Hciscr and Ives, against Sossons
touItccnnch game II be should refuse. the entities q
Edward Mclaughlin. u Philadelphia; John Mou.ds OF
Frank Magglon. Of Chicago. may be taken
Sosson said last night that he hoped Garnicr would
over. Certainly the lovers Of tn would b.
delighted GARNER compete. but they deeply regret
the necessity for Sections Withdrawal sections playing
DAYS for championship honor, probably Tor even
hi, health should be fully restored his long rest from
practice viii reduce him from the inst TO the thid class
Of professionals.
on october o. 1855 george Siosson and WI am Riley,
the latter boohmakcr. entered into copatnciship for
the purchase Of John O'Connor's Columbia Room, a.
Twenty -sccond,t and Broadway. Riley furnished the
capital and Slo,,on did Tho work. Yesterday slo->on
bought his partners interest and now sole proprietor
Of the hall.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-01-19
THE CHOLERA AT BAGDAD.
From The Lancet.

From Inc Lancet.
For several months past violent cholera epidemic
has ragged in and around Bd glad. Herr >Omckh head
master Of the school OF the lsrictc Alliance In that
city, describe, the rigtI state Of thing, there ia
report the Alliance thus. As soon a % became
body tried to escape from the infection quickly q,
possible. The panic was indc-crihab Within two
DAYS twOthIGs OF the Jews had left the city, fleeing
AZ random and settling in the first village they could
find. The Christian, did the same. and the Mahom-
nedans. despite their well known fatalism could not
escape the general panic and sought safety I'm flight.
The city presents di~consOlac aspect the streets
empty darcs not venture out the only thus
to be seen j., the endless row Of hcai1cs which the
neither tears other sign, II grief. Crul
mex 0riblc death mas qucnchcd the source Of
tears: the people have lost almost all feeling
Our fellow believers have suffered pr0pOrtonatcy
than the rest Of the population. Death la, pur
sued them every where. aud has ragged terribly among
them. There !, not family that has not to lament
the death Of Of il members. The rich - well
the poor. been terribly tried, and many of the
dead had 10 lie for uuhurcd In the fields because
there Was nobody 10 bury them. AT this moment
600 jew, arc camping ont in mere desert some
sun in want Of the means Of me- hara,scd by robbers
never I'm short has already very unhappy pOpula
tion suffered such misery before In the city the sick
for want Of care. and numcr0u, families have gone
for whole DAYS without food. The poor who no
longer knew to whom 10 turn, have died literally OF
hunger This heart rcndng report has been com
plctoy confirmed in answer 10 inquiries in the most
competent quarter with the addition that the epidemic
which had abatcd little toward the end Of october.
was raging again with renewed fury.
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The business in State issues was covered by
small sales of North Carolina special taxes al
l,2. OF city bank stocks Merchants Exchange
sold 800 at "a
The market for railway bonds was unusually
active for Saturday, and firm throughout. The
special features were Milwaukee, Lake Shore and
Western Extension IS at IO4 I-2al O5, and Mobile
and ONO general mortgages at 81 1-2a63. Mis-
souri,, Kansas and Texas IS were firm at GA. and
ence is made to full report of bond sales
Money was nominaly at 2a4 per cent
The Sub-Ireasury was debtor at the NewYork
Clearing House Sl,855,S43
TREASURY STATEMENTS.
The customs receipts reported at Washington
to-day were 81 ,0l2 1903, the internal revenue re-
ceipts were S424,S59, and the miscellaneous re-
ceipts $50 SO; The United States Treasury re-
ceived S340, 1853, and for the week S2l36 Osa
National bank notes for redemption.
The United States Treasury now holds Sl42.-
ISL 900 United States bonds to secure National
bank note circulation as follows:
Four and onehaf per cents 20 20 1880
Bonds deposited for circulation during the
week. S23s,250; bonds held to secure circulation
withdrawn S429,6 $50. National bank note cir.
culaton acknowledgements notes, $685.
1858; gold notes, 81 81 ,2s7, against which is held
the sum of $67,6s6,397 legal money for redemp-
ton of bank note circulation.
In London British cOnsOs were steady at
81 5-l6 for money and 10 lower for account
at 81 IL. American railways were steady at
small declines. At Paris French per cents were
easier at $3.50
A detailed report of the financial condition OF
the Lombard Investment Company may be found
in our advertising columns. IL is prepared by
Barrow, Wade. Guthrie N Co., the auditors and
accountants. II calls attention TO the thorough.
ness OF the organization and the great area over
which the loans are distributed. and, moreover
praises highly the management Of the company.
FOREIGN COMMERCE OF NETWORK
IMPORTS OF MERCHANDISE AT NEW.YORK
For the week 1885. 1883 1880.
Dry Goods 80 1888 SOL g., 62S 1873 SO 31
General merchandise. 1882 44i 6,533 432 1870 329
Total for week $3.50 0O5 50 16l 565 IS 598
Previously reported. S,346 75 21127756 10 32l 500
Total since Jan 1s29 2lS3 $50 $50 1921 "a sos
IMPORTS OF SPECIE AT NEW-YORK
For the week..-..-.-... Slls,667 S2l9,962 $22O59i
Previously reported. 1850 37s,lo3 223 sss
Total since Jan. L.. $23G307 sos ,065 sllf4s2
EXPORTS OF SPECIE AT NETWORK
For the week .... ..... $23 1853 sf31 0f6 s73s ~,
Previously relortd.. eloO23 7eS 1853 326,oN
Total since Jan. L.. 1893 49i ST. 500 81 os3 20;
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FURNISHED Rooms.

n. nished I'd floor. near jth-aye., Murray
Hill breakfast optional apartment, fur.
ni-hed rooms. near i2d-st.. etn-aSe l.
station private Dtlr, from 30 % s7j best
references. Parties desiring house,. apart.
ments or rooms with or without b0ald an
have the benefit Of - years experience,
by applying at EVEREfI DIRECTORY;
no cnasge for registering ana Inspecting
houses information free.
T. A DALEY "A Wi.,f 3ILh..f
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SLLK.WORKERS ~ CONTENTION.

Da'caie nom the local union, Of The National Fd p
alton Of >H Worker, met in convention at 40 So Ninth.
aNc yesterday The meeting the annual INVENTION %
order. and DELEGATES present from N"wi orh.
f,roo,lyn Paterson Union Hl. y. J.. Youker- and
Bethlehem aud Allentown, Penn. Only the preliminary
u,iuc-, convention transacted including tho
appointing q committees and receiving reports
sfOm local unions To-day viii De elected AMI
discussion on the question boycott- viii De- carried
OGccr, the federation said the boycott the mills
II 10th Co. would be continued.