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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1893-08-16
Fraahnldars in seasion.

The regular monthly meeting OF the
County Board Of Freeholders was held on
Wednesday last, being called to order by
Director Hodges.
Counsel Blackwell reported that there
were two persons in the Asylum at the
County's expense who have personal in
comes and further reported that he would
push his investigations as fast as possible
and see that the county is reimbursed, as
1t properly should be. The names of the
two persons were not given out.
The finance committee were authorize d
to borrow Sl2, 600 on two notes Of $4,000
each to meet current expenses.
The committee on heating the county
buildings reported at the afternoon ses-
sion. After considerable debate on the
subject motion was made that no steam
heat be put In the county buildings this
year. The motion was carried by vote
of 12.to and absent, and as the matter
thus stood, no steam heat would be put
in the country buildings this year. The
Board then finished the passing of bills,
after which Constable Shrope, of Lam
bertville, present secretary OF the County
Excise Board, came before the board and
asked to have his salary increased from
$50 TO 800. A motion being made to
authorize such increase, it was carried.
Then the question about the heater for
the county building was again brought
before the Board, and the action Of the
morning session reversed by vote OF -
to 6, one member being absent, and one
freehoder (Mr. Philhower) not voting.
The bids were those OF James A. Kline
as agent OF the Florida Steam Heater, and
Messrs. Allen & Van Nest representing
the Torrid Steam Heater. Mr.. Kline's bid
was 81, 293, and Allen q Van Nests ST.
2S9, which bid was accepted.
The Board adjourned 10 meet at White
House 10 view the Rockaway ridge al
10A. NJ. on Wednesday next. Demo
crat- advertiser.
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AN OBJECT LESSON FOR LABOR.

About year and half ago the Oxford
Iron Company, operating extensive works
at Oxford, Warren County, received an
order for rolled iron little beyond the
capacity oflheir rolling mills. In order
10 meet 1t within the required time Super
intendent Edward Lukens issued an order
that for two months the men would be re-
quired 10 work an extra hour every other
day, for which they would receive extra
pay. The men demurred and disagree
nent resulted.
An important political campaign was
about opening and the Democratic party
managers saw an opportunity for making
political capital. The local papers OF that
party. reinforced by the New York World.
Joined IN a crusade against the company,
denounced Lukens, who happens to be a
Republican, as minion OF protected cap
italists, aud urged on a strike In every
way. The Democratic Legislature, then
In session, interfered 10 the matter and
sent committee to Oxford to investigate.
This professed sympathy was so effec-
tive that the men placed 10 their beadquar-
tiers framed portraits Of Governor Albeit
and Senator Cornish, their supposed
friends. After weeks Of weary waiting
the men found the politicians unable to
help them out OF the dilemma into which
they had been urged. They tossed the
pictures OF Albeit aud Cornish into tho
street, surrendered the fight and returned
to work.
A striking contrast to all this has just
occurred In the same locality. Last week
the president OF the Oxford Company no.
died Superintendent L1kens that In con-
sequence Of the dullness OF trade the
works were pot paying, that the company
was net disposed TO run them at a loss,
and ordered him 10 shut down for an in
definite period. There was no other op.
portunity for the employment Of 800 mer
engaged 10 the works, and suffering ant
want, for how long no one could tell, star
ed them in the face.
At this critical juncture the true friend
Of the workers, in the person OF the des
pissed Ldkens, came to their aid. Call
ing meeting OF the men, he told then
that he had made an estimate and was
satisfied that II every person In the employ
OF the company, from himself down
would agree to q temporary wage reduc
ton OF twenty. five per cent. the work.
could be operated without loss, aud b.
would try to induce the company to keep
them going. The proposition was &C
cepted with gladness. Mr.. Lukcns pre-
scented the overture OF the men to the com
paDy. 1t was accepted, and disaster wa
averted. An instance like this show
that man OF the Lukens stamp Is wortl
more to the real interests OF labor than |
host Of bowling politicians creating feut
between labor and capital for political Ell
feet. --Neyark Daily Advertiser.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1893-08-16

One-haf of the population of Minnesota
and the Dakotas is foreign born.
The entire population of Canada is less
than that of the State OF New York.
The Dakota River is the longest unnav-
igable river in the world-over one thou.
sand miles.
In good old times when oil was used In
lighthouses a 5000 candle power lamp
was considered immense. ) The latest
electric lighthouse built in France (Heve,
at Havre) will have the power of 2, 100000
candles.
When Manitoba is pronounced Indian
fashion, with an explosive accent on the
last syllable, it is in part word express
ing its sense by its sound. II means
''breath Of God ''Manitou" being God
and cha" breath.
The Gulf Stream is more rapid than the
Amazon, more impetuous than the Misss-
sippl and its volume more than 1000
times greater. Its waters are of indigo
blue and the line Of Junction can be very
easily marked by the eye.
James Glsisher, the well-known Scotch
meteorological, asserts, after long iuves-
LEGATION, that the ninth day Of the moon
is the most rainy Of the whole twenty
eight, and that in the first and last weeks
of the moons age rainfall is less than
the average. The records kept by Mr..
Glaisher also indicate o'clock 10 the
afternoon is the rainiest hour in the day.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1893-08-16
Larison Corner graveyard.

Until recently there has long been a
doubt as to the legal ownership Of this old
graveyard, but by careful and thorough
examination Of old papers 10 the posses
sion of the church, 1t has been definitely
ascertained that, without any doubt, IL
is the property Of the United First Pres.
byterian Church OF Amwell, locally known
as the Larson Corner Church.
An effort is now being made to have
the graveyard put in order, and the graves
humanely cared for. AT recent meeting
of Elders and Trustees, committee was
appointed to solicit from the relatives and
friends of those buried there, contribu-
tions to Permanent Fund to be judiciOus-
ly invested and the proceeds used for the
care and repair of the yard, or for current
expenses, II any prefer SO to give.
The Committee consists OF David 8.
Bells, Pennington; W. W. Fisher, Rea-
vile; David Bells, Ringoes; d. 8. Werts
and Ira Higgins, Wertsville. Mr.. w. W.
Fisher was appointed Treasurer and Over
seer; and II any prefer to send their con-
tribution to him direct, without waiting
to be called upon by a member OF the
Committee, they are, OF course, at liberty
| 10 do so. 3
1t is earnestly hoped that there will be
a liberal and prompt response from the
many widely scattered friends Of this ven
Grated "City Of the Dead" that there may
be sufficient means for the perpetual care
OF the grass Of the precious dead sleeping
there.
1t may also interest the many friends
Of this old church to know that an indebt
edness Of six hundred and fifty dollars
that had rested upon the church for soms
years, has recently been paid, and nov
the church and parsonage are entirely fre'
from all encnmbrancc.
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For TIE RrooRp


Secretary Hoke Smith has developed a
streak of magnanimity on the old soldier
and appointed Colonel Evan P. Howell
Chief Cow Mixer for the Choctaw Ma
ton.
The Tariff issue will have TO be remov-
ed from the Hospital to the extra session
in an ambulance. In all probability they
will let up on the pensions for the pre-
sent.
President Cleveland must have gotten
the rheumatism from politicians pulling
his leg so much TO compel him to let up
on pensioners.
Sec'y Heke Smith has under consider
alton the ACCESSIBILITY Of the publication
of the names OF applicants for pensions.
More expense for the Pension Bureau.
When the South raised the rebel flag in
1861, they were traitors. Now rebeldom
is at the helm: lis leaders are determined
to make veterans suffer and to rob them
Of their pensions. A pretty spectacle for
the soldier who voted for this administers
ton.
The veterans CT the country are TO be
punished in two ways for the downfall OF
the 'Bsnny Blue Flag" The industries
of the nation will be destroyed. and the
veterans will be robbed OF their pensions,
and then the wage Garner and PEN
sioner who supported this administration
will have no cause to complain.
General Raum said that while he was
| Commissioner of Pensions the laws bad
been interpreted TO mean that the people
OF the country wan ed to treat Its old sol
diers literally and be acted 10 accordance,
But now the era Of ssRcform" has SCI
In, he said. The soldiers must remember
that during the war there we're two par
ties-one 10 favor Of putting down the re
bellion and one not in favor OF it. The
latter happen just now to be in power
The management Of the Pension Office
cannot escape responsibility for its policy
toward the Union soldier. The record O
Republican treatment speaks for itself
They know that the soldier drew no hare
and fast line when be went TO fight FOL
his country, and they did not strain thu
letter Of the law to defeat his claims. Ths
pension office under ex Confederate con
troll does strain the law against the soldier
1t assumes him to be guilty of fraud b.
suspendiDg bis pension, and requires hin
to prove an impossibility before the pen
sion is restored. In other words, tn,
i Union Veterans are robbed of their pen
sions. A disgrace to American patriot
ism and American honor.
VETERAN.
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NEW HOPE AND BUCKS COUNTY. PA.

The fifteenth annual elocutionary and
musical entertainment, at Solebury Deer
Park, will be held on Wednesday, August
2Sd.
Work has been suspended at the
Kendall quarries at Lumberville, Pa, on
| account OF having no orders. AZ men
are thrown out of employment.
The picnic OF the Eagle Fire Co., last
Thursday, was grand success The at
tendance was large, the most perfect or
was observed, and the music was the best
ever heard on such an occasion in this
section. Everabady was nleased. The
Eagle boys also made financial success
OF it.
The Riegelsvlle Ne,Os publishes an
account of a pig that was born at that
place which looked more like an elephant
than pig. 1t has no hair, and but one
eye, which is In the centre OF its head,
and long snout which resembles an ele-
plants trunk.
Confined in the Bucks county Jail at
the present time there are SO prisoners.
or these 81 are convlcts, 20 male and
female, while 9 men and women are a.
waiting trial. Seven of the convicts are
at work knitting stockings, while others
are employed about the kitchen and other
parts Of the Jail.
"A resident of Bristol saw a newspaper
advertisement TO the effectthat New York
firm would give 1856 useful household ar
ticles to any one in return for 81 and the
names of ten persons 10 whom catalogues
could be sent. The Bristol citizen sent
the money and names and on Friday re.
ceived from the firm 1856 sewing needles.
Among the fourth-class postmasters
appointed recently were the following for
Bucks county G. F. Closson, Carvers.
vile; Elias Hogeland, Jr., Churchville;
Frank Slack, Dolington j. r. Johnson,
Lumberville; W. w. Haring. Upper
Blacks Eddy.
Mrs. Cordelia Pearson, widow OF the
late Christopher Pearson, died at the resi-
dence Of her son-in law, Elk Sheriff John
NJ. Purdy, in Doylestown, on Monday
evening the 7th inst, In the 9th year OF
her age. Mrs. Pearson was stricken with
paralysis about week ago. The deceas
ed formerly lived In New Hope, but for
several years lived with her daughter,
Mrs. Purdy, In Doylestown.
5g, CENTRE BRIDGE CORRESPONDENCE.
Mrs. Mcdonnell is very low at this writ
ing, and is not expected to live.
A couple of lady friends from Phia-
delphia are spending week with Mrs.
Conn ors.
An ice cream ranch has started 10 town,
run by Ely Grifllt He gets there in great
style, they say.
Mrs. p. FL. Hoffman spent a couple OF
days this week at Yardley, with her friend
Mrs. Slack.
Miss Clara Hoffman had a pleasant trip
to Long Branch on Wednesday, and came
home feeling happy as lark.
James Featherston caught nice string
of bass on Monday, and on Tues
day another fine string of them. James
can knock them all out fishing with line.
Mr.. NJ. Ccnnors, of New York, is home
for few days at his fathers, Thomas
Connors. We are glad to see his smiling
face on our streets once more.
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Popular Excursions to the Worlds Fair
via Pennsylvania Railroad.


ADDITIONAL DATES IN THE NEAR FUTURE.
So great is the popularity OF the half
rate excursions to the Worlds Fair that
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company has
decided to increase the number OF trips.
In pursuance of this plan popular excar
sions will be run August 10th, 22d,
2sth, September 9th and 18th. These ex-
cursions will be run under the same con-
| ditions as those which have preceded
them, and will afford every one an oppor
tunity of attending the Worlds Greatest
Fair at an inconsiderable cost.
A decided improvement 10 the train
schedule, which accelerates 1t so as to de-
liver the passengers in Chicago at an ear
ly hour the following afternoon, places
the special train almost on an equality in
the matter of speed with the best express
trains.
The special trains are composed OF the
standard coaches for which the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad is famous. Only one night
is passed on the road, and the arrival in
opportunity for engaging quarters before
nightfall.
The special train will leave New York
900 A. NJ, Jersey City 9.18, Newark o.
%, Elizabeth 0. SO, New Brunswick 9.53,
Trenton 10. 90, Philadelphia 11.S0, Frazer
1900 p. NJ, Dowingt0n 1922, Parkes-
burg 1874, Coatesville 1.02, Lancaster
1.25, COnewago 1.57, Harrisburg 800 p.
M, arriving in Chicago early the next af-
ternoon. The excursion rate, good only
on the special train and valid for return
within ten days, is $40 from New York,
| SIS. % from Philadelphia, and proportion
ately low from other stations.
Many expressions of satisfaction have
come from those who took advantage OF
the earlier excursions of this series.
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The Order of the Knights of Pythias
in New jersey, under the administration
of Grand Chancellor Hayhurst, is exhibit.
ing the activity and enthusiasm which are
Characteristic of it. The showing for the
first half of the year just completed is
very satisfactory.
The preparations for the annual Field
day to be held at Freehold on Sept. 4th,
are on an unusual scale. There will be
reduced fares from all parts of the State
aud by all railroads. Special trains will
run from Jersey City, Newark and Eliza
beth, and arrangements are in progress for
special accommodations on the Belvidere
Division.
The people of Freehold are preparing
to sustain their reputation for hospitality.
The competitive drills will be unusually
interesting; and it is expected that from
two TO three thousand knights will partici-
pate IN the general parade. q. Ii. w.
Van Solver, the popular Adjutant of the
Tth Regiment, is Chief Marshal, and his
name is guarantee that arrangements
will be complete as to details and manage
meni.
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Arrival and departure Of Mails.

Mails are dispatched from the LambertvIlle Post
Office at the following hours:
For New York and all points East of Trenton. and
for all Foreign mall matter-645 500, A. NJ
las. 4.10 and 700 P. M.
Philadelphia, West and south-s.Oo A. NJ; Las
4.10 and 7.O0P.M.
Trenton-s.0O A. NJ; Las. 40 and 700 P. NJ.
New Hope. Pa'-8.30 A. M :; 2.20 and $50 P. NJ.
Flemington-9.20 A. M; 500 P. M.
Stockton N. ]. and Easton, Pa.-500 P. M.
All points between Lambertville and Belvidere,
500 A M.
All points between Lambertville and Trenton,
l.45 P. NJ.
All mail should be at Post Office 80 minutes before
time of departure of trains.
NAILS ARRIVE AS FOLLOWS.
From all points-S.30 A. NJ.
From Trenton, New Hope. Ringoes, Mt. Airy and
Oak Daie-i.S5 2. 81.
From all points on the B. D. R. R., North of LAM
bertville-2.0sP p. NJ.
Pennington and New Hope-4.45 P. M.
From Trenton-5 80 P. M.
From New York and Phiiadelphia-6.30P p. NJ.
Post Office opens $50 A. NJ Closes 500 P. NJ.
CHAS A. SLACK, P. NJ.
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soldiers going to The Worlds Fair.

All the members OF the Grand Army,
who can go, and their friends, have been
invited by Gen. Wadsworth Post, No.
70, of Somervillc, N. j., to accompany 1t
on special excursion to the Encamp-
ment at indianapolis, leaving Sept. 4, and
going thence to the Worlds Fair for six
days, and home by Niagara Falls. Every
thing, including board and lodging, can be
had for $50, with cheaper rates to Nation
al Encampment alone.
Particulars can be had OF Commanders
OF Posts, or by writing to Manager OF G..
A. r. Excursion, Box 765, Plainfleld, N.
T.
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The ouakertowu correspondent Of the

The Quakertown correspondent OF the
Clinton Democrat says: at is no longer
question of "How many peaches am l
going to bayel But the question that
seems to be asked now Is "Where am l
going to get help 10 gather my crop2"
They will soon be ripening fast, and as the
prospect looks good for many thousand
baskets In this neighborhood alone, the
demand for help is great. II this meets
the eye Of any good men out Of employ
ment, they would do well to come 10
Quakertown.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1893-08-16

There lie, says an exchange, general
disposition TO laugh at the man who
wears cabbage leaf In his hat to protect
him against sunstroke, but the precaution
is really OF value. The cabbage leaf con-
tains so much water that its evaporation
keeps the head much cooler than 1t would
otherwise be. A dampened handkerchief
will not answer the purpose so well be-
cause the linen or cotton OF which II IS
made retains the heat and the handker-
chief becomes warmer than the head,
while the cabbage leaf is always cooler.
1t is said. THAT Congressman Cornish
has secured more appointments and
changes from this administration than all
the other New Jersey Congressman COM
bined.
A diphtheria epidemic at Hightstown
has been traced TO impure milk from
cows that were obliged to drink stagnant
water or remain thirsty.
Hill Bros. employ about 80 persons al
their photograph establishment at Neshan-
ic, and are able to turn oat about 200, 600
pictures on bright day.
Those who say they know all about IL
declare California will supply the world
with olives.
Four million baskets is the estimate OF
the peach crop in New Jersey this season.
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The annual meeting of the Funeral
Benefit Relief Fund OF Evening Star Cas-
tie, No. 10, A. o. X. of N. G., was held
at castle hall, on Saturday evening last,
when the following officers were elected
for the ensuing year:
President--Wm. Benz. Reep.
Sect'y-Wm. H. Moon.
Treas. WIN. H. H. Evans.
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WEDNESDAY. AUG. Is. 1893.

aF Administrators and executors OF
estates who visia their notices to appear
In this paper wall please instruct the Sur
rogate to that erect, as 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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Mr.. Farley Moore and family, Of this

Mr.. Farley Moore and family, Of this
city, have moved to Trenton.
Lewis Van Horn of Sergeantsville
recently lost valuable horse by death.
Division No. 8, A. o. H., of this city,
will hold their first picnic on Labor Day.
Florence, an eleven year-old daughter
of Mr. Asher Stout, of this city, died at a
hospital in Philadelphia On Tuesday last,
where she has been undergoing treatment
for some time past.
The repairs on and around the iron
bridge crossing Swans creek, on s. I'm
ion St., under the supervision OF Free
holder Levi Reynolds, have been COM
pleted and are great Improvement.
Repairs are being made at present on
the wall Of the race near Mann's paper
mill and in consequence, the paper mills
that are supplied by water are compelled
to suspend work until The repairs are
completed.
William Clark, Of Linvale, East Am
well township, while picking pears on Fri
day last, fell from the tree, breaking his
right arm near the wrist aud spralning
his right hand, and it is feared he is also
injured inwardly.
On Tuesday afternoon OF this week,
gentleman from the First Ward and one
from Third, INDUCED 10 wrestling
match on Goat Hill, 10 full ring costume,
before quite large audience. The First
Warder came off victorious.
There was large attendance at the
festival of the Mission OF the Nj. e.
Church, held on tue city lot on Monday
evening last. The Electric Light Co. fur
nished beautiful electrical display, and
the p. o. S. of A. furnished the music for
the occasion.
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Large bills are out announcing a two,
day picnic and exhibition on Packer Is
land by the Farmers Alliance OF Hunter.
don. The days selected are Tuesday
and Wednesday, August % aud 2S. Gen.
eral Weaver, of Iowa, is among the list of
notable speakers. A large tent will be
set up on the island in which will be ar.
ranged any articles the farmers and man.
ufacturers Of the county may wish TO ex-
hibit. Food and refreshments will be
provided, and horses will be cared for as
WELL