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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1892-08-17

~ tAis issue. and ask for such further legisla-
zion as may be required TO remedy any defects
In existing laws and rcn der their nforcemen
more complete and effective.
We approve the policy of extending to towns
and rural communities the advantages of the
free delivery service now enjoyed by the
large cities of the country.
Territorics-We favor the admission Of the
remaining territories at the earliest possible
moment, having due regard to the interest Of
the people Of the territories and OF the United
States
All the federal office holders appointed in
the territories should be selected from the
residents thereof and the right OF self govern
nent should be accorded as far as possible.
Arid Lands-We favor the cession, subject
TO the homestead laws, of the arid public lands
to the states and territories in which they lie,
under such congressional restrictions as to
disposition, reclamation and occupancy by
settlers as viii secure the maximum benefits
to the people.
The Columbian Exposition-The Worlds
Columbian exposition is great national UNI
dertaking, and congress should promptly
enact such reasonable legislation in aid thereof
as will insure discharge of the expense and
obligations incident thereto and the attain
ment of results commensurate with the dig
nifty and progress of the nation.
lntemperance-We sympathise with all wise
and legitimate efforts to lessen and pre- vent
the cyl OF intemperance and promote
morality.
Pensions Ever mindful of the services and
sacrifices of the men who saved the life of the
nation, we pledge anew to the veteran soldier
Of the republic a watchful care and recogni-
ton of their just claims upon grateful people.
HaTrison's Administrations commend
the able, patriotic American administration of
President Harrison. Under il the country has
enjoyed remarkable prosperity, and the dig
nifty and honor of the nation AT home and
abroad have been faithfully maintained.
And we offer the record of pledges kept as a
guarantee Of faithful performance in the flu
ture
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1892-08-17

Tho Chineaa CuiaIna.

"In passing through Chinese towns, "
said the Rev. A. I. Wright, of Milwau-
kee, to the writer, "the astonishingly
large number of cookshops interests
and attracts the foreign passsr by. Ones
curiosity is often aroused TO know the
ingredients of the messes he sees being
concooted. These places are unpleas-
antly pressed upon the pedestrian. for
the front is invariably open to the street,
and in order to tempt ciistsmers by the
sight and smell of viands the cook pre-
pares his dishes over charcoal fire in
full view, and sets samples Of his ma
terials and his bill of fare out on show
board before him. Tables and stools
are placed In the rear, and here the hun
cry may banquet.
''The Frenchman Is not the only one
who has his frogs legs and snail soup,
for the Celestial, too, revels in these
dainties and many more stranger than
these. Snakes and cells alike know the
fryingpan, and when skinned and
dressed appear very much alike. Many
varieties of nonpoisonous snakes are
used for food. Silkworm gruhs are
regarded as choice morsel and are
stewed in lard and eaten as nrelish, and
multitude of other insects are deemed
edible. Chicago Inter Ocean.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1892-08-17
Natural Sand Rlasts

The idea Of cutting designs on glass
by forcing sand against the surface Of
plates and vessels Of that material was
Arst suggested by one of natures freaks,
just as hundreds of other inventions
have been. An observing young man
who was summering on the coast of
New England noticed that the wind
storms in that section frequently gath
cred up large loads of sand and hurled
it.with much force against exposed win
dow panes, and that these within very
short time were worn through and had
to be replaced. In places where they
were protected by leaves, vines, mos
quito netting, ETC., the glistening sur
face was left intact. He set about utiliz.
ing old natures hint at once, the result
being machine which does work that
cannot even be initiated in any Other
way.-St. Louis Republic.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1892-08-17
She Purchased Then.

She wasn't exactly DID,. but the dis
eliminating observer could see that she
hadn't seen the inside of schoolroom
for at least ten years. The shopman
threw down piece after piece of feeoy
white material before her critical eyes,
but none of them seemed to claim her
unreseryed admiration. She was taking
great deal of his time and the silk
counter was crowded, so he decided to
play his trump card.
Holding up length of crepe de chine
so that it fell in perfect cataract OF
shimmering folds, he remarked, refec-
lively, as il to himself alone, "The best
thing for graduating purposes we have
had in the store this year." The effect
was instantaneous, and in another min.
ute the tactful salesman was measuring
off full pattern for his well pleased
patron. Kate Fields Washington
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1892-08-17
A Mine nndar the Sen.

There are in England several coal and
metalliferous mines which extend and
are worked at considerable distance
out to sea. But perhaps the most re-
markable submarine coal mine ia that at
Nanaimo, on Departure bay, beyond
Victoria, B. G. This mine is known az
the Wellington, and its galleries are
situated 600 feet below the surface OF
the ocean, which here incloses an archi.
pelago of islands very similar to the
Thousand islands at the head of the st.
Lawrence river. The galleries of this
pit, which are continually developing,
extend at present length of six miles
under the bottom of the waters of the
Pacific ocean.
Nearly the whole population of the
town of Nanaimo, amounting to nearly
1000, is engaged in the mines of the
place, the average daily wages per head
being from twelve to twenty-three shil-
lings. Liberal as this payment appears
to be the cost of living in that inhos-
pitable region is so high that the miners
can after all only just make both ends
meet.-Iron.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1892-08-17
ola Enr1ish Meadow

Probably there are no meadows in the
world so good as those in England or SC
old. Yet from the early Anglo-Saxon
times old meadow has been distinguished
from pastures and has always been
scarce. Two-thirds of what is now es-
tablished meadow land still shows the
marks of ridge and furrow, and from
the great time required to make a
meadow--ten years at least on the best
land, a hundred on the worst-men have
always been reluctant to break up old
pasture
The ancient meadows, with their great
trees and close, rich turf, are the sole
portion of the earth's surface which
modern agriculture respects and leaves
in peace. Hence the excellence Of the
meadows of England and the envy Of
the American.--London Spectator.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1892-08-17

An elderly widower was so duh and
stupid that it was very difficult to marry
him. When told to give his right hand,
he gave his left; when the minister said
"Say this after me" he Immediately re-
marked "Say this after me-" But when
the words he was to repeat were given,
he was stolidly silent.
"At last" says the narrator, che saw
that / was somewhat bothered by his
extreme stupidity, so in the middle of
the service he upset my gravity by volun-
teering the following apology, You see,
sir, it's so long since was married afore
that you must excuse my forgetting OF
these things. '"-Cornhill Magazine.
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Called back to

builds her up; IL she suffers from any of the
distressing arrangements and diseases that
affiict her sex, it corrects and cures.
It's an invigorating, restorative tonic, q
soothing and strengthening nervine, and the
only guaranteed remedy for the ills and all
ments that beset woman. It regulates and
promotes all the proper functions, improves
digestion, enriches the blood, dispels aches
and pains, brings refreshing sleep, and re-
stores health and strength.
All female complaints and weaknesses
are positively and permanently cured with
medicine for them that can be, and is, guar
anteed. II it doesn't benefit or cure, in
every case, you have your money back.
Something else may be better for the dealer
to sell--but think for yourself whether 1t can
DO just as good for you to buy.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1892-08-17
Chinese Long Lived.

From the following figures in report
submitted by the gentry of Kaoyao
Hsien, Kuangtung, to their magistrate,
Of the number of old people in that dis
trict, we cannot help being convinced
of the fact that the Chinese are long
lived race. In that single district there
are three persons over 100 years Of age,
1870 about the age of 90, and as many as
5000 who have reached the mature age
Of fourscore. North China Herald.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1892-08-17
criticising the PEARSON.

A minister of the Gospel must be pre-
pared 10 submit to all kinds Of criticisms.
One leading member criticised the
minister for saying, ssUhen Adam was
born" and remarked to friend: "Any
man who will say, When Adam was
born, instead of When Adam was ere
ated,' is unfit for his position. cal
such remark an egreg-rious blunder.
Christian Advocate.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1892-08-17
WEDNESDAY. AUGUST II. 1892
THE END OF THE DAY.
/ hear The bolls at eyentide

/ hear the bells at eventide
Peal softly one by one,
Near and far off they break and glide,
Across the stream float family beat
tiful
The antiphonal bells Of Hull;
The day is done. done, done.
The day is done.
The dew has gathered in the flowers
Like tears from some unconscious deep;
The swallows whirl around the towers,
The light runs out beyond the long
cloud bars
And leaves the single stars;
'Tis time for sleep, sleep, sleep.
'Tis time for sleep.
The hermit thrush begins again.
Timorous eremite,
That song of risen tears and pain,
As if the one he loved was far away:
"Alasl another day
And now good night, good night,
Good night"
Duncan Campbell Scott in Youths Com
panion.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1892-08-17

OF 1000 school children more than
800 were found to be more or less near
sighted. Scarcely any of these were
under nine years OF age, and the percent
age of myopia increased regularly from
grade to grade.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1892-08-17

Some of the old forms of our commonest
saws are pleasant enough: "That which
cleuid by the bone might not out of the
fesshe." "Apot may goo SO long to water
that at the Taste it cometh to-broken
hoom." "Ther is none that stondeth SO
surely, but otherwhyle he falleth or
slydeth." "Murdre abydeth not hyd; it
shall come ont London Saturday Re
view.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1892-08-17

Mrs. McClaugh-Is your son goin to
school now, Mrs. McGooghany
Mrs. McGooghan-No, sure, he's t'rew
wild the English branches, He's per:
fectin his Italian now.
"Where?"
'Helpin dig a sewer down on the
road beyant. New York Weekly.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1892-08-17

Mr.. De Aynoo--I don't see why Mrs.
Forundred should put on such airs over
you. Our family trees are as good as
hers.
Mrs. De Avnoo-Y Yes, but her hus-
band has the govt and you haven't
New York Weekly.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1892-08-17

Omitting a few Eskimo exceptions,
all other spear throwers appear to bo
ambidexterous The development of a
purely right handed implement points
10 a southern origin for the original in
ventor.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1892-08-17
A shrewd Investment.

The investment of CA, 900, 900 made by
the British government in the Suez
canal shares will in a year or two, ac-
cording to Mr.. Goschen, be worth g19,-
900, 600, which proves it to have been an
excellent stroke of business as well rs Of
diplomacy.-Ne York Times.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1892-08-17

Uncle George hear you have been
travelling.
Little Pet-Yeth, thir; l went in a
veal wailwoad twain of cars.
IA real train Of cars, was itl"
"Yeth. thir. 1t went wifout astwing."
Good News.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1892-08-17

Mamma--W Why did you put two stamps
ON this letter? One would have been
plenty.
Little Tommy One of the stamps was
tored, and didn't want to waste it,
Good News.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1892-08-17

The largest stone statue in the world
is situated at Bantam, ON the road be-
tween Balk and Cabul. 1t is 173 feet
high.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-09
EVANSVILLE HAPPENINGS.
A PLEASANT wEDDIN1.


The Presbyterian Church of this place was
the scene of one of the prettiest and most i'm
pressiye weddings last evening that ever &C.
CURED in this village. the contracting parties
being Miss Grace Livingston, daughter of the
pastor, Rev. Chas. N. Livingston, and Rev.
Thomas Francis Hill. pastor OF the Presby-
terrain Church at Parnassus. Pa The church
Was crowded to Its utmost capacity and the
chancel was tastefully decorated with palms,
various descriptions. The bride entered
the church promptly at o'clock leaning
on the arm of her father and was followed BY
Miss May Williamson as maid Of honor. Rev.
Mr.. Armstrong OF Harrisburg. Pa. as best
man and her sunt Mrs. q. Il. Alden. and Miss
Julia Mcdonald. She wore white crepe de chine
dress, white tule veil and carried a bouquet of
bridal roses and the maid of honor was be-
comingly gowned in white silk. The groom met
the bride at the altar and Rev. Mr.. s. r. Alden
opened the services with a PRAYER. The
ceremonp was performed by the brides father
and divine blessing on the united couple was
then invoked by the groom's father, Rev. Mr.
Hill Mr.. Raymond NJ Alden rendered Lohen-
gren's wedding march as the bridal party en-
tered the church and Mendelssohn's as it de-
parted. The ushers were Messrs. George S.
Britt, Joseph Nesbit Harry w. Shepherd and
A. r. Holden. An informal reception was
given to the relatives aud friends of the
newly welded pair at the brides residence
They we're the recipients Of many valuable
presents, among which was a handsome onyx
table, with banquet lamp made Of onyx and
brass, presented by the members Of the church.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hill, after receiving the congratu-
lations and best wishes of their friends left for
Washington ON the 7:i4 train, whence they
went on an extended northern tour. Among
those present at the wedding from Washington
were DR.. and Mrs. Sunderland, Mr.. and Mrs.
Alden, DIR. and Mrs. Alden. Mr.. and Mrs. Hill,
Mr.. Fenning and Miss Logan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-09
A Postal Remttting Card.

Something to take the place OF fractional
currency for the remittance of small sums, SAYS
Postmaster General Wanamaker in his annual
report, sis very desirable for the convenience
Of the people and to stop the influx into cities
of large quantities Of postage stamps which
are sold at discount, thus creating a market
for counterseiters and for stolen stamps. |
urge the considera ton of the issue Of money
postal card OF denominations of 10 ceuts, Is
cents. so cents and 81 and of the form of the
present small card and exactly similar to the
ordinary postal card on the address side aud
on the reverse side an order on the postmaster
of the city of address for fixed sum PAYABLE
on the signature Of the payee named in the
address.
1.-The cards could be bought at the post
Office in bulk and the trouble incident to seek
ing money orders would be saved to a large ex-
tent. For odd sums postage stamps could be
used in addition 10 the cards. The openness of
the method would not initiate against its
safety. Letters with half dollars or gold pieces
inclosed are much more tempting to the dis
honest than postal money card would be-
That could not be used by any other than the
proper person except by committing the crime
Of forgery"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-09
The Chicag, still I'm Commission.

Yesterday morning an order was issued at The
Navy Department putting the U. s. s. Chicago
out Of commission, but later in the day the
order was countermanded. The report of the
board Of survey, which has just been received.
says that the boilers OF the Chicago and much
of her machinery are in dangerous condition.
SO that the depar tment is seriously considering
the ACCESSIBILITY of putting in entirely new boil
ers of modern type. On the strength of this
report the Secretary telegraphed orders to the
New York yard TO put the vessel out of commits
sion Immediately, and for admiral Walker to
transfer his flag 20 the Philadelphia.
Admiral Walker replied at once, but the mes
sage was not made public. Later in the day the
Secretary's order was countermanded and the
vessel will not go out of commission at present
A telegram was sent to Admiral Walker order
ing him to come to Washington on Saturday
next with the chief engineer of the Chicago for
a conference with the Secretary. The object
of this conference is to determine whether it
will be better to repair the old boilers or put
in new ones. If the latter becomes necessary it
is feared that the vessel will not be completed
in time for the naval review.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-09
Gladstone aud the Priest,

What a diyerting scene was that. says the
Gentlenan's Magazine. when a certain witty
Irish priest was invited 10 a breakfast By Mr..
Gladstone, then in power. TO meet a strange
gathering of thinkers" advanced and others,
to whom, in his quiet. but the less effective
STYLE he addressed hIs pleasant ranyings.
OF a sudden the great man. with one Of those
curious turns TO which be is partial amid AE
the laughter. became grave aud prena'ursSy
solemn. Lowering his voice into conspiracy
tones. ms though big with some coming reSela-
ton, be said mysteriously:
when tell YOU that on my last visit 20 Italy I
saw on the door Of the Church Of ~. Agness,
&C, table of indulgences. and actually saw
written up there n remission o. 1000 years Of
punishment on the payment of one francg'
Every one bent forward to listen. True there
was no apropos: but here the divine va- likely
to be cornered With that intenfity OF tone
which il Characteristic Of the eminent FAtes-
man. he went on:
'Yes, Father H, saw it with nv own
ewes. A thousand wears for n single fusnci
What do you say TO that
what DO l say?" said the padre. gaylv,
"why, I say il was dirt cheap. What more
would you want for your money!
The roar of laughter at this unexpected sally
may be imagined. But the comic contrast xas
the face OF the great man, who still continued
solemn. For him IL was too serious a thing for
testing. he would have liked to renew the tub
ject, but that was impossible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-09
SHOT BY AN OFFICER.
Andrew jackson PcrhAp. Fatally Wounded
while Trying to Escape.

For several weeks past people in the neigh
boshood Of 18th and 18th streets and and
northwest have complained to the police Of the
systetnatic robbery OF jars Of milk left early
In the morning on their doorsteps. and
offeers oriani and Harrison OF the firsi pre-
cinct were detailed in the case. They dotted
their uniforms and in citizens clothes have
for the past two weeks been endeavor-
ing to catch the person or persons en-
gagged in the robberies- This morning about $50
the officers while in the neighborhood noticed
a colored man acting IN a suspicious manner
and Officer Orisni placed the man under arrest
in the alley between and X and 18th and 18th
In a basket carried by the man were sew
erl cans OF milk. The man resisted
to his heels. The officer ordered him 20 halt,
but that only quickened the fellows steps.
Finding that the man would get
away, The officer fred az him. Though
the shot took effect, the negro ran some die
lance further, but finally fell. BE was
placed in the patrol wagon Of the sr.t
precinct and taken to the Emergency
Hospital. There 1t was discovered
that the ball had entered the mans back and
had passed almost through the abdomen. lie
suffered intensely and gave his name as Andrew
Jackson, stating that he was a lAborer and
lived at No. shepherds alley northwest
1t was decided that while the wound was not q
necessarily fatal one. there remained but =
chance of the mans recovery, and about "a
O'Clock DIR. Kerr assisted bv Or. Woodward and
the hospital staff, performed the operation Of
laparotomy.
JAoksoSs AsTK-aoRrEM STATEMENT.
Before the operation was performed on Jack
son Assistant District Attorney Clagett took
the wounded mans ante-mortem statement.
He said that lie was IN the alley be-
tween / and X. 18th and 18th streets
with the bottles OF milk. which he had stolen.
He said he had stolen the milk from out Of the
alley. He met two white men in the alley. who
asked him what he had in the basket. and he re-
piled that il was none of their business, asking
them vha; business il was of theirs.
He then ran, when enc of the men shot him.
lie ran about square and then went back with
the milk. The men were not policemen.
Jacksons statement that the men. presumabl :
Officers oriani and Harrison, were not police
men was due to the fact tina; the officers being
in citizens dress he imagined that they were
citizens.
After the shooting Officer oriani reported
the affair and went home, not being put
under arrest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-09

From the Mililol.
In the Ukraine. Russia. the woman does all
the counting. When she falls in love with a
man she goes to his house and informs him Of
the state Of her feelings. II he reciprocates
all is well, and the formal marriage is duly ar
ranged. If, however, he is unwilling, she re-
mains there, hoping to coax him to a better
mind The poor fellow cannot treat her with
the least discourtesy, nor has he the consola-
ton Of being able to turn her out, as her
friends in such a case would feel bound to
avcnge the insult His remedy, therefore, If
determined not to marry her. ia to leave his
home and stay away as long as she is in IT,
On the Isthmus Of Darien either sex can do
the counting, with the natural result that almost
every one gets married. A similar practice to
that in the Ukraine exists among the Zuni tribe
of Indians. The woman does all the counting
and also controls the situation after marriage.
To her belong all the children. and descent, in
GLIDING inheritance, is also on her side. The
same custom prevails among the Vigrees, q
tribe in Cabul, and the Nairs Of Mxlabar.
Among the Caro- race Of Abssam, in northeast
India, it is not only the privilege, but even the
duty, Of the girl there to speak first.