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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1891-05-20
ObItuaHY.

Obituary.
Mr.. Gershom Lambert. a respected citi-
zen of this city, died last Friday, of con-
sumption. In former years he held at
different times several offices Of trust and
Importance. He was man OF upright
character and good business ability.
Mr.. Wilkinson Holcombe, of this city,
died this morning, after few hours sick
ness, of angina pectoris. Mr.. Helcombe
did much to improve the northeastern
part of our city, be having erected some
twenty or thirty dwellings in that section,
besides filing in and otherwise improving
the land. He was man of advanced age
and had been in poor health for some
time,
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1891-05-20
New BOARD OF rreeholders.

New Board of Freeholders.
The new Board of Freeholders met in
the Court House at II A. NJ, last We'd
nesday, for organization. After roll call
the oath of office was administered by
Judge Chamberlain.
The Board is composed of thirteen
Democrats and seven Republicans, as
follows:
Alexandria William HOLES, d.
Bethlehem-Staats N. Park, ID.
Cliuton-Hezekiah Eick, ID.
Clinton Borough-A. s. Leatherman, r.
Delaware-T. w. Brewer, d.
East Amwell-David Y. Ewing, d.
Franklin-S. K. Everitt, ID.
Frenchtown-C. N. Reading, r.
High Bridge-Jason Apgar, r.
Holland-Robert Sinclair, r.
Kingwood-John W. Hoff, D.
Lambertville-1s Ward, Levi Reynolds,
D., I'd Ward, Jonas ]. Warman, r. Sd
Ward, Edward Silvers, r.
Lebanon-Wm. V. Pral, X.
Raritan-Geo. Hanson, d.
Readington-Wm. McCrea, d.
Tewksbury-James Ramsey, d.
Union-Isaac B. Case, d.
West Amwell-Geo. w. Everitt, D.
Permanent organization was effected as
follows:
Direotor-Wm. McCrea, Readington.
Clerk-John Shurts, Stanton.
Counsel-O. /. Blackwell, Ringoes.
County Collector-Edward Humphrey,
Glen Gardner.
The salaries Of the officers were fixed
as follows: Clerk 5000, with SO per day
for meeting Auditing Committee; Counsel,
$40 each meeting.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1891-05-20
Arrival and Departure of Mails.

Mails are dispatched from the Lambertville Post
Office at the following hours:
For New York and al points East Of Trenton, and
for all Foreign mail matter-6.45, $40, A. M
145. AIS and 7.05 P. M.
Philadelphia, West and Sou th-S.10 A. NJ; las
$50 and Z. 40 P, NJ.
Trenton--sI0 A. NJ; Las, $50 and 7.40 PM
New Hope, Pa'-S30 A. NJ; 220 and 6 80 P. NJ.
Flemington-S10 A. NJ; $40 Pm.
Stockton, N. J. and Easton, Pa-510P
All points between Lambertv lille and Belvidere,
$40 AM.
All points between Lambertville and Trenton,
Las M.
All mail should be at Post Office 80 minutes before
time of departure Of trains
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1891-05-20
cARpETINGs.


ll8 Uncut rolls Of latest styles Ia Car
petings, now ready for your inspec-
ton. The bulk OF cur stock was Sc
cured In November, before the rise
In price took effect; thus We are able
to protect our patrons from imme-
date advance. Early buyers will GER
tainly fare best. Take our advice ana
be looking around. No charge for
laying carpets, hanging shades, rths
delivering Of goods.
Richard H. Van Horn,
50 AND sS UNION srnrEr.,
4 AND 9 cHuaoH srsrEr,.
LAMBERTvxLLE, N. !.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1891-05-20
A friend from Mount Airy suggests

"A friend from Mount Airy suggests
that the exhuming committee of the Coun-
ty Historical Society, dig into the Indian
Burying Ground, about mile east of that
place, where no doubt the old time pipes
and tomahawks used by the Aborigines,
in 1000, would be found. Their wig
wan village of Wishellamena and burying
place were located about three hundred
yards in front of John @. Holcombe's resi-
dence, on the lands of the late Charles
Wilson, situated upon beautiful knoll,
with running water on each side, coming
together just below, forming the forks of
an east branch of the Alexsauken creek.
The pillow, harrow and cultivator during
the last age, has removed the grave
mounds, but the contents have not been
disturbed.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1891-05-20
/" Challl du Nymph. y

A Cotton Challi, fine soft goods,
styles equal to the all-wool goods,
great variety of patterns; a,000 yards
at &c. yard.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1891-05-20

Since it Is now a well-established fact
that catarrh is a blood disease, medical
men are quite generally prescribing Ayers
Sarsaparilla for that most loathsome COM
plant, and the result, in nearly every in
stance, proves the wisdom Of their ad vice.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1891-05-20

Persian Cashmercs.
A fine twilled material, colors fact,
styles that are beautiful, value 15c.;
1000 yards of these at 10c.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1891-05-20
White Plaid MusIIns.

Special values In these goods.
Heavy goods in plain and lace effects
at &c. AID Sc.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1891-05-20

Toe. Never did our patrons manifest
such interest In our display
OF Fine Dress Fabrics. The
middle counter is the centre
OF attraction. We refer 10
our Pyramid Of s ERGES.
SuRAH CLOTHS and HEN
&c RIETTAS. There's beauty
in their silk finish, eleganca
10 their new tints, endurance
in their texture, In effects
mellow beyond description.
The most perfect shadiae
yet produced - light steel,
light drabs, light taus, old
SITE. rose, China blues.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1891-05-20

Why buy poor coal when you can get
the best by going TO Titus, Cor. Elm and
Clinton streets, (near Arnett's MILD.
Strictly first-class Lehigh Coal OF all sizes,
ready for immediate delivery. Thanking
the public for their liberal patronage, and
hoping for continuance Of the same, re-
main, Respectfully yours,
Z. s. TITUs.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1891-05-20
Drapery Nets

Drapery Nets
Are not wash goods, but are de-
cidedly seasonable goods to speak of.
We have full line OF oil the new
things. Plain Nets, Stripe Nets
and Netts with dots and figures, at
59c., 79c., CSC. and $1.I9 per yard.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1891-05-20


The Bound brook Chronicle has the
following TO say of G. Reading Gaddis
who died in that town on Wednesday,
May 9th: Mr.. Gaddis was born near
New Hope, Pa, on January 20, 1916. In
May, 1868, he married Lizzie Ridge, OF
Trevose, Pa. Shortly after bis marriage be
purchased the York Street House, 10
Lambertville, which he conducted sue
cessfully for six years. He sold that
property and purchased the Delaware
House at New Hope, which he kept five
years, going from there to the Lambert
vile. In March, 1883, the family moved
to Bound Brook, Mr.. Gaddis assuming
proprietorship of the new brick hotel
which had been purchased by his brother
in-law, George M. Hart. He came to
this town entirely unknown, but his genial
manner and strict business principles
soon made him hosts OF friends and he
died with the respect and esteem of all
with whom he came In contact, both In
business and social relations.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1891-05-20

List Of letters remaining unclaimed in
the Post Office at Lambertville, N. j., for
thirty days
EarnestC. Anderson, Q.
Qulmby G. Hampton, 2.
Mira. Ellie Mathews.
CHAs. A. SLACK, p. NJ.
LAMBERrvILLE, N. j., May Is, 1891.
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ROOTWEAD
FOOTWEAR
SAID TO BE JUST As aooDi

wi w EhA
SAID TO BE JUST AS aooDi
csc. Will buy q pair of fautless Bsls..
thoroughly made, for work.
| ing men. Shoes similar Ia
appearance, minus good lin
ing, are held up with Ire
Inference s'Just as good. .
For time the wearer Ii
none the wiser.
$3.50 VIII secure the best Mechanics
Shoe ever handed out to the
patrons OF the GRAND
DEPOT. Others will tell
you they have just as good.
&9.OO Is all we ask for stylish pair
Of Mems Genuine Calf Shoe,
thatwill serve you faithfully.
ears Our price for better grade
Good Year Welt, nearly 10
good as hand sewed. Notes
we've varied the miscellaneous
sentence, thus keep from
the broad uncertain channel,
"Just a. good"
$500 VIII secure from our Foot
G wear Department two of the
$500 finest Handmade French
Calf Shoes to be found on
the Market.
6I.2S For the best Sole-Leather Tip
made. Bring along your
boys. Seldom you will find
just as good.
@1.05 Is all that's required OF lady
To In buying good wearing
@l.6O stylish Buttoned Shoe, eth
or Of pebblsd Kid, or Dom
COLA.
The Irish standard., 1891-09-12
IN TIE ELEVATOR.
Ono Of the Trials of the Man That Runs
tho Lift.

Ono Of the Trials of the Man That Runs
tho Lift.
''Have you ever seen this?" asks the
Chicago News.
She comes to the door of the eleva~
tor just as it is ready to ascend and
asks the conductor: sis Mr.. Whatyou-
maycallhim's Office in this buildins?'
/ The conductor says it is. 'sIs he imp"
The answer Of the conductor depends
on circumstances, OF course. (Which
floor is his office on?" The answer is
given t'You don't know if he is imp"
The answer is given. "Well, / guess
I'll go up and see. Which floor did you
say he is on?'' The conductor says
the office is on the fourth floor. He
says it distinctly. The elevator starts.
Reaching the first landing the conduc-
tor calls out: 'sFh.st floor" The wom-
an who held the elevator at the start
crowds to the door and asks: sis this
where get otf?'' The conductor tells
her that she is to get Off at the fourth
landing. The elevator starts again
and reaches the second landing and it
is announced. The woman makes an
other rush to get out and is restrained
by the conductor, who takes her gently
by the arm. ''Isn't this the fourth
Hoor?'' she asks. The conductor says
he will let her know in time. The
third landing is made, and the same
woman rushes again to the door of the
car and asks the same question she
asked at the other landings. AT last,
when she reaches the fourth floor she
is away back in the car and the con-
ductor has TO hold the car an extra
part of a minnie for her to get out.
This sort of thing is being done thou
sand times day in this city and in 9th
er large cities.
The Irish standard., 1891-09-12
AIules Stronger Than Horses.

The chief reason why a mule can
nearly always wear out a horse, when
it comes to trial OF endurance, is that
the former always lies down to sleep,
and the Latter, in a large number of
cases, sleeps standing up. The habit
seems to come to horses which have
been hurt, especially when in the stable,
and they cannot be broken of it. Be-
sides the absence Of proper rest and the
constant danger of a heavy fall and con-
sequent injury, this habit of standing up
to go to sleep results in the giving way
of the front knees and gives the ami
NAL prematurely aged and crippled
condition. A walk through any large
stable at night will show a number Of
horses standing up, but fast asleep, and
whether these use three or four legs to
stand upon, the knees Of the forelegs
are all baggy. With a mule, of course,
it is quite different, for Jack" lies
down the moment he finds work is real
ly over, and a somnambalistic mule is
seldom if ever met
The Irish standard., 1891-09-12
HONESTY IN FINLAND.
An Instance of the Heroic Truthfulness
of the Natives.

An Instance of the Heroic Truthfulness
of the Natives.
The Fins are an upright, faithful and
hospitable people. A writer in the
Saturday Review speaks of their nom
esty as proverbial, and proceeds to give
some experiences of lis own as illus
trative of the scrupulous and even
'heroic" manner in which they tell the
truth, and the whole truth, under the
most difficult circumstances.
''This seems to be exactly the kind Of
apparatus am looking for said to q
merchant in Helsingfors, as looked at
an article worth about seventy-fve dol
lars; 81 will buy it at once if, knowing
what I want it for, you can honestly ad-
wise ME to take it,
mo, SIR" he answered.; II do not
recommend you to take it, nor have
anything in stock just now that would
suit YOU" And I left the shop and pur-
chased what l wanted elsewhere.
"Here's your fare, said l to "a peasant
in the interior, who had driven for
three hours through the woods in his
drosky, as l handed him four shillings.
mo sir; that's double my fare, +" he
replied, returning me half the money.
And when l told him he might keep it
for his honesty, he slightly nodded his
thanks with the dignity OF one Of
natures gentlemen, from which defiant
pride and cringing obsequiousness were
equally absent.
The Irish standard., 1891-09-12
ssyVbere Was the Fire?"

For forty or fifty years, says the Sun,
it has been the custom for New York
ers to inquire ''where was the fire"
whenever they see friend or acquaint-
ance in a new hat, new shoes, or new
clothes. This is bit of slang absolute
~ peculiar to New York. 1t would not
be understood in Chicago any more
than it would in Melbourne or London.
1t is not, as many suppose, an intima-
ton that a man has been purchasing
clothing at an auction of fire-damaged
goods. 1T is survival of the period
when the Volunteer fire department
was in it's fullest glory. In those days
some of the ''b'hoys" used to loot the
stores in which fires occurred, and after
there was fire in a big clothing store
the firemen appeared in new suits but
with their feet almost out of their
shoes. Then there would be fire in a
boot and shoe store and all the boys
would have new shoes. From those
days to this New Workers have hailed
new garments with the question:
''Where was the freo'
The Irish standard., 1891-09-12
MEN WHO HAD TAILS.
Prehistoric Skeletons with Cauda1 Ap
pendages Found in Old Mexico.

Prehistoric Skeletons with Cauda1 APP
pendages Found in Old Mexico.
A discovery which will probably
prove of immense interest to ethnolo-
gists has been made at the little ham
let of Sinaloa, Mex, within the past
few days while breaking ground for a
large coffee plantation which is being
established by an English syndicate,
says the Philadelphia Times. The find
consists of thousands Of skeletons
either of large apes or of prehistoric
human beings of very low order. If
the remains are Of apes they were
of gigantic size and of a variety no
longer extant, while if they are of men
the men were provided with distinct
caudal appendages, very thick and
short and curled up like a squirrels.
That they are the skeletons of apes
can hardly be doubted, judging from
the arms, which reach nearly half a
foot below the knee, and the thumbs,
which are also abnormally long and
curved, with exceedingly sharp and
powerful nails
The feet, 200, show that they were in
tended for climbing rather than walk
ing, and are also provided with claws
and prehensile toes of unusual length.
1t is probable that the large number of
skeletons found is due to battle be-
tween two bands of the animals having
taken place at this spot, which is
further evidenced by the number Of
broken skulls and other bones among
them, and the fact that several of the
skeletons were found clinched in
deadly embrace. No weapons, how
ever, were discovered, but as these
were probably Of wood they have per-
ished in the course of time.
The work of searching for other re"
mains still goes on, every hour seeing
hundreds of more detached fragments
or occasionally whole skeletons un-
earthed. It is calculated that over
four hundred entire ones have al
ready been disinterred. A few Of the
most perfect have been sent to the
British museum and others will be pre-
sented to the Smithsonian institution
by the owners of the land.
The Irish standard., 1891-09-12
CORRECT SPELLING.
An Expert Explains the Mental Process
;by Which It Is Done.

An Expert Explains the Mental Process
by Which It Is Done
A man who pr1des himself on spell
ing correctly AS a usual thing confessed
to a New York Tribune writer the
other day that at times he ''went all to
pieces on spelling. II haven't just de-
cided how to account for it," he ex-
planned. II think, however, that. it
must be my liver. fancy that spell
by memory and what call harmony. I
have an excellent memory and can re-
call how the word ought to look when
it is written out. Then when I see a
word mispelled it jars on me. That's
what call spelling by harmony. When
d written word shocks my nerves I
know that it is misspelled, but when
my liver is out Of order everything
shocks them so chat only my memory
can serve me. l frequently find,
though, that under these circumstances
my memory is treacherous. I recall q
case which puzzled me the other day. [
was writing champagne, and spelled it
'champaign.' Once the letters were in
ink I saw that it was wrong. scratched
out Jhe WORD ana reWfOJe IL, spelling IL
champagne That did not look just
right, aud for second was tempted
to scratch off the final e. My memory
served me at this point. for ! recalled
having seen the word printed in news
paper that morning, and it stood before
me in flaming letters, The point which
I wish to make is that this word never
before rave me anv trouble. Don't YOU
think, therefore, that it's the liver?"
The Irish standard., 1891-09-12
SPECIALISTS IN FAVOR.
1t Has Even Come to Pass That There
Are Specialists in Specialists.

It Has Even Come to Pass That There
Are Specialists in Specialists
This is an age of specialists, says the
New York Truth. The man who at
tempts all-around practice in any pro-
fession must meet in every quarter the
belief that only those who are specially
qualified in particular branches of work
should be called in on important occa-
sions. The amiable, polished, good
natured and benevolent family physi-
clan of the novel or the play will be
tradition before long. And so will the
friendly, old family lawyer, who was
called in to perform all sorts of duties,
from the execution OF a deed to the trial
of a criminal case and the arrangements
for the marriage settlement of the
daughter of the house. Nowadays if a
man breaks his leg he sends for sur
geon without even consulting his fam
ily physician, and if his wife shows a
weakness of the lungs he goes to some
physician who has won distinction in
the treatment of pulmonary diseases.
If his child complains Of his eyes he
will take him at once to Il physician
who never ventures into any other field
of work than eyes and ears. And so it
is with the law. The big corporations
have regular attorney whose value
lies in his knowledge of the qualifca-
ton of other lawyers. He never tries
a case himself, but his Judgment is re-
lied upon by the company in the selec-
ton of a properly qualified specialist to
handle each succeeding ques+ ion that
comes up. The system has developed
very rapidly and there is no telling
where it will lead to. It does not ap-
pear, with all the recently developed
skill Of specialists, that the general
health of the human race is more
robust, sickness less general, or the
legal affairs of life less complicated
than they were in the olden time.
The Irish standard., 1891-09-12
HOW HORSES SWIM.
Their Bouyancy Varies Much That
of Human Beings.

Their Bouyancy Varies as Much IS That
of Human Beings.
A contributor to the London Field
writes that swimming horses across @
flooded creek or river is a common and
on some stations almost daily occur
renee in Australia during the rainy
season. s:As rule l have remained
seated in the saddle while swimming
nv horse across flooded river,' he
says. s'and have found the buoyancy Of
the horse to vary quite as much as
that of a human being. I have had
some horses which would swim with
the seat of the saddle clear above the
water, while others, on the contrary,
swan so deeply that only the ears,
eyes and nose were visible. In the lat
ter case the sooner the rider slips over
the tail the better. II you are not in
the saddle l do not think it matters
much whether you swim at the horses
head or his tail, or on your back, breast
or side. OF coarse the nearer yon are
to his head the better chance YOU have
of guiding him if necessary, but as a
rule horses will swim as fast and as
straight as they can to the nearest
landing point. In the whole course of
nv experience I have seen but one
horse unable OF unwilling to swim, and
on this occasion the horse turned on
his side Immediately it found itself in
deep water, and refusing to make the
slightest effort it was drowned. In my
opinion the most important thing to do
when swimming any horse across a
stream is to unbuckle your snaff1e rein,
and, if riding with double-reined
bride, cut the stitches Of the curb rein
Practically, the only danger there is
lies in the risk of the horse getting his
forelegs entangled in the bride, which
can easily be avoided. "
The Irish standard., 1891-09-12
Irish American Bank
Kasota Block Cor. Hennepin and
Fourth Streets.
Paid up Capital 500, 600, 90

]. s. Coughliu. President
J. E. Gould. .......... Vice President
J. C.. Scallen, Cashier
William Mcmillan. Assistant Cashier
DIRECTORS.
+. S. COughlin, J. P. Rea, Martin Ring,
II. G. Clarke, Mathew Walsh, John
e. Gould, M. w. Nash, Richard
Welsh, Frank w. Shaw, J. r. Corrigan
VIM. MCMILLAN.
The Irish standard., 1891-09-12
AT YOUFl SERVICE.

It's agents are ever ready TO give
you such information as may be de-
sired regarding its train service, both
local and through, Routes, Rates,
&C., &c.
Comfort and speed are its special
features, with a record OF safety for
it's patrons. Inquire for particulars
Of any agent Of the Minneapolis &
st. Louis Ry. or G.. M. Pratt. G.. r..
e r. A., Minneapolis, Mimi, ". H.
Truesdale, Receiver.
The Irish standard., 1891-09-12
NATIONAL OFFICERS.

MF WILHERE, o, Philadelphia, Pa.
NJ SLArTERY, rs, Albany, N Y.
THOs DUNDON, N T, Columbus, Ohio.
National Direcrors-P. J. O'Conuor, chairman
Savannah, Ca; John W. McGreegy, Thos; J.
O'Brien, Cornelius HOrrigan. John E. Tyrreu.
STATE OFFICERS-MlNN
STATE nELEGATE-John Mccarthy. of Still
water.
Paul.
STATE TRANSFORMATIONS Sheehy, of Mont
STATE BOARD OF DIRECTORS William De-
laney, St. Paul; D. F. McDermott. Clontarf;
John Flood, Duluth; j. T. Rowan. Winona; w
j. Murphy, st. Cloud.
President of Insurance Fund, John T. Byrnes,
Minneapolis.
Vice President. John MCCARTHY, Saltwater
Insurance Secretary. John A. O'Shaughnessy,
Of saltwater.
Treasurer of Insurance Fund, John Sheehy. of
Montgomery.
Directors of insurance Fund. j. j. Kennedy,
W. Craven, Norwood: r: A. Nc
'>.Arris; r. 81. Grant, ST. Paul; Geo. W.
nv FAribaHlt,
The Irish standard., 1891-09-12
BARGAINS IN
PA. NOS

Our stock of square pianos taken in trade for
new uprights accumulates so rapidly that We
are obliged from time to time to sel them ont
regardless of cost. In most cases these pianos
are perfect in tone and action, but, being
squares, take up too much room in the small
tenement houses of the city. This would be no
objection in the more commodious country
house. If children have talent they can learn
on square as well as an Upright, and we offer
them for less than the cost of material and
workmanship. Write for circular and price
list. We are also sole agents for