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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1894-10-17

One of those pleasant little events,
which add charm to life and cement
friendship and make one glad TO be a
member of some good, social and friendly
secre, society, occurred Thursday evening,
October 18th, when Evening Star Castle,
No. 10, A. o X. of NJ G. of this city,
were visited by thirty Sir Knights OF
Buckingham Castle, No. 20s, of Center
vile, Pa, and very pleasant session was
held.
After the regular order of business and
comforting CT degrees were gone through
with, and under the good of the order in
general, there were some able remarks by
Commander Charles Buckman, s. X. P.
G. George OFT, 8. X. V. @. John Kock,
s. X. Horace Myer, s. K. Warren Ely,
s. K. .Valmore, Mylard and Horace Fox,
of Buckingham Castle, and Chaplain John
Black, F. s. Fl. II. Evans, s. X. p. G.
Cyrenus Slack, Rec. aud Cor. Scribe
VIM. H. Moon. s. X. C. VIM. Powell and
Select Commander, Harry s. Kroesen, af-
ter which the Castle was closed in due
fern, when all retired to the banquet
room in the second story, where tables
were spread with refreshments especially
for the occasion by s. X. V. c. Duryea,
OF Evening Star, which did credit to him.
self as well as 10 his wife, who gave her
aid 10 making II success. After all bad
partaken, all hands retired to the castle
hall and after social chat and when the
hour OF o'clock, A. NJ, arrived the Wis
ting Sir Knights returned to their homes.
Believing that he who protects his fam
lily through fraternity is, as rule, bet
ter man and husband for doing so, fra
ternity is OF inestmable benefit and should
be upheld, fostered and encouraged by all
who have at heart love for country and
Preside. ~
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1894-10-17

The " Art amateur for October is
splendid number. 1t contains full
page fac simile color study OF bunch OF
peonies and beautiful reproduction in
colors entitled Meditation" Either of
these is worthy of frame and place on
the wall of the best room in the house.
II also has working designs for painting
plates; designs for embroidering, and for
decorations on silk, glass, china, wood |;
wood carving designs, sc. Added to
these, there are many other valuable en-
cravings, and long series of articles on
art subjects, china painting, water colors,
home decorations, &c.
The " art amateur is decidedly the
best publication of its class, and the lady
WHO is interested in any branch of art as
an amateur, will find it invaluable.
Those who want to see copy can Sc
cure it by sending 30 cents to the publish
err, Montague Marks, 90 Union Square,
New York.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1894-10-17

1t is stated that the New Jersey Fish
Commission has begun an investigation
OF the statements that millions of young
shad are being slaughtered through an
obstruction 10 the Delaware river, known
as Scudder's dam. For some years back
the shad fishermen Of the upper Della
ware have complained that this device for
backing up the water forced the little
shad into an adjacent race, where they
were eventually ground up by the wheels
of the mills which the waters Of The race
supplied. The matter is an important
one, ind 1t is a satisfaction to hear that ii
lie to be Investigated.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1894-10-17
October Freeholde $, Meeting.


The regular October meeting of the
County Board of Freeholders was held in
the Court House, Pennington, last We'd
nesday.
special committee was appointed at
the last meeting to investigate the damages
claimed by Cornelius W. Miller by driving
off the wing wall of bridge in East Am
well township. Mr.. Miller claimed $75
from the county, the basis of the claim
being that the county did not place any
guard rail on the wing wall, in conse-
quence of which negligence the claimant
drove off the said wall, sustaining dam
ages as above. The committee recon-
mended the payment of the claim and
voucher was therefore drawn for the
above amount.
In connection with the above, Susie w.
Keller presented claim of $2S for in
juries sustained in the same accident re-
cited, she being in the wagon with her
father, Mr.. Miller, at the time he drove
off the bridge. The claim was refused
by the Board.
The financial report showed balance
in hand of $48, O56.O7 expenditures for
the month, $780, SO.
The Finance Committee was authorized
to borrow $4,000 on two notes, one of
$4,000 and another of $4,000.
On motion, Mr.. II. Hewitt, of French
town, was accepted by the Board as
Game Warden for Hunterdon county.
Bills to the amount Of $40, 7S9. % were
ordered paid.
Counsellor G. A. Skillman, of Lambert.
vile, appeared before the Board in be-
half of George t. Srope, who In May last
presented bill to the Board for services
as Secretary of the Excise Board which
was legislated out OF existence. Mr.. Skill
man holds that the county is obliged to
pay the bill, the amount of which is $25,
being Mr.. Srope's salary for services rem.
dered as above during the last quarter of
his term Of office. The bill had been act
ed upon before, but was put over until
the November meeting by request of Mr..
Skillman. While the Clerk was looking
up the minutes containing the above mat.
ter, the member from Tewksbury (Phil-
howe9 was called upon to explain his
views as to his proposed course 10 the
next State Senate, should he be nominal
ed and elected TO that office. Mr.. Phil
hover in no uncertain manner attempted
to explain his views, but was so gener-
ously applauded that his words could
scarce be heard. The most prominent
feature of the speakers remarks was that
be was In favor OF no machine or boss
and denounced political bosses OF all
kinds.
A resolution to borrow $1,000, as an
extra freshet fund for the building of q
bridge In Alexandria township, was lost.
The large amount of money raised at
this meeting was necessary, as the Asy-
lum and three bridge bills were due, max =.
ing on these items alone nearly $4,000.
The Board adjourned to meet next
month as usual. -Denocrat- ADVERTISER
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1894-10-17

Stephen B. Smith, the Oldest fireman
10 this city and probably 10 the State, oc.
cHpies most Of his spare time in splicing
ropes, and /. is said that there is no splice
he cannot make. Although not OF nau-
tical turn, yet he has spent many pleasant
moments on the water. Being an expert
swimmer and floater, there were few who
dared to compete with him in his younger
days, although be did not learn TO swim
stroke until he was past bis majority.
| He relates ia his experience, as one OF his
swimming feats at Atlantic City, that at
| a certain time he, with three other gen
| tlemen swan one mile and three-quarters
out into the ocean, so that the largest
ships passed between them and the land.
1t was fortunate thing for them that no
sharks made their appearance that year.
Stephen has used up during the past
season at least one hundred yards of one
half and one quarter inch rope in trying
various kinds of spices. II seems TO be
a mania with him, and if perchance he
comes across an old sailor there Is Emusic
in the air, and as long as the sailor can
stand it Stephen will ask questions and
experiment. At one time party OF men,
among whom were two or three boatmen,
were discussing the art Of splicing, when
Stephen came up to them and quietly list
ened to what was going on. At last he
pulled piece of rope from his pocket
and asked how they liked the splice in
that piece. Each one examined 1t and
said there was no splice there and one
of them went so far as to call him liar
when he told them there was splice In
it and that he made it. To convince them
he then proved, by taking 1t apart, that
be was a second George w. and also that
he knew how to splice a rope.
When it came to floating on the water,
he was also the champion. Many time
have persons gone out ia boats to secure
drowned body and found, as they were
about 10 fasten to 1t, that the body moved
and was full of life. He laughs heartily
over many such little jokes he used TO
play while in good swimming trim. Ste
phen first learned to swim for the benefit
OF his health, which for many years was
very delicate. 1t proved TO be just the
medicine he needed and II built him up.
He now recommends the exercise TO all
sickly people, with this proviso. III
must be used moderately and at proper
times"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1894-10-17

From an interesting history of the de-
velopment OF the trotting horse, by Budd
Doble, 10 the New York Herald, 1t APP
pears that the trotter has lowered the
mile record 81 seconds 10 90 years. 10
tue year 1900 the 2.59 record was re-
garded as great triumph for the fleet
steeds Of the period. Nancy Hanks trot-
ted mile on September %, 1892, 10 2.o4.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1894-10-17

The New York Board OF Health advises
that kerosene lamps be burned at full
power, or not at oil, as the fumes CT a
lamp when the wick is turned low gener-
ate germs Of dlphtheria, which is always
more prevalent when the nights grow Ia
length, aud more light is used.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1894-10-17
WEDNESDAY. OCT. II. 1894.

Ar Administrator and executors of
estates who wish their notices to appear
In this paper Will please instruct the Sur
rOgate to that effect, as the law gives
them full control OF the business, and he
can act only with their consent or
through their neglect.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1894-10-17

"A meeting of the regular State Com
miltee of colored men appointed by the
State Convention of '92 will be held at
the rooms OF the Eclectic Club, No. 6 N.
Broad street, Trenton, at p. NJ, on
Wednesday, October Gath.
The members OF the committee from
this county are earnestly urged to be
present.
ELIJAH JOHNSON, President
A. T. WEBBER, Secretary,
N. Broad street,
Trenton, N ].
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1894-10-17
Personal Items.

Miss Maggie Moon, of Phillipsburg, is
visiting at Mrs. Emma BARRIERS, on Union
street, in this city.
Howard Werts, of Trenton, visited
friends in this city on Wednesday of last
week.
Charles Hodge, of Trenton, spent Sun
day with his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
L. Hodge, on s. Union street, in this city.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1894-10-17

He STRUCK IT RIGHT. =" Whut hez this
Democratic Free Trade Congress done 7 "
asked the rural stump speaker In striaen.
tones Of indignation. As he paused Tor .
reply a man with big double bass voice
answered: sit hez done the American
people. ~ Washington Star.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1894-10-17

1t is stated as fact that persons afflict-
ed with asthma will be greatly relieved,
II not permanently cured, by placing a
pan OF cold water under the bed at night.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1894-10-17
The Howard stock COMPANY.

The Howard Stock Company will pre-
sent variety Of excellent talent, next
week. Local play goers will have a gen.
une treat. The musical arrangements
are a distinct feature, and Baby Shirley
will renew former success.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1894-10-17

Beautiful snow has put in an appear
ance at Leadville, Colorado, and 10 MIN
nesota. Local poets should begin to
sharpen their pencils.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1894-10-17

Prof. Virgins advises people who
fear thunder storms to put on rubbers and
touch no object until the electric clouds
have passed He observes this ralc In
his household, and says it would save
| many lives.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1894-10-17

List OF letters remaining unclaimed IL
the Post Office at Lambertville, N. j., fol
thirty days:
Mary E. Carroll,
William Farrar.
John Fisher,
William Ginnie (2),
Mrs. Emma B. Johnson,
Mrs. L. Mcpherson,
Archer Parrish,
Cephus Taylor.
E. W. CLossoN, p. NJ.
LAMBRRTvILLR, N. j., Oct. 13, 1894.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1894-10-17

Kline still has run on ''Lambertville
Puffs"-a firstclass segar at a low price.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1894-10-17

David b. Hill begins to act as il he
wished be hadn't been so awfully popu-
lar at Saratoga.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1894-10-17

Expert as the French women are, it will
puzzle our American ladies to pick their work
from the dainty ideas embodied in the new
effects this Fall by our milliners-American
girls.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1894-10-17
G6e &raaS Depot.

This department well worthy the patro-
mage of our patrons Year after year we have
steadily grown to be what you see we are.
We invite you to inspect stock of Mil
linery, the absolute novelty of design and
superiority of creative perfection of which will
convince you of the standing We are justly
entitled tn
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-12-07
FARM HOUSE BURNED,
Frank Longs r esidenc g
south Of Town, is,D es-
. troyed This Morn
Ing.
Defective Oh Kinney
Cause.-The Confiagration
and %, 600 Goes Up
HUI In Smoke. 1, sgss sgsx

The residence Of Frank Long, ON
his farm about mile and hall
south 81 the city, was destroyed by
fire Friday morning about $50. The
building was discovered to- be on
fire about 5 O'Clock Thursday AFTER
noon but it was put out with q few
pals of water and nothing more
was thought Of it until about $3.50 T..
M, when the occupants were aWak-
ened only to find the building In
flames. An effort was made to put
it out but seeing they could not, do
80, began taking Athe furniture out
and succeeded in saving most oft. 1t III
thought that the fire was caused by
a defective chimney. The house
was built about two years ago, and
it was the intention of Mr.. Long to
veneer the building, with brick, but
SO far he had not done 40. It was
valued, however, at about $4,000.
1t was insured in the American Fire,
represented by the First National
bank, for $1,000. *ssst r. = .
Mr.. Long will rebuild as soon as
the insurance Is adjusted.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-12-07
must OBEY THE LAWS.
The Mayor Will Cancel IL
censes IL Saloon Men Con-
tinue to Break the
Laws. N ~. Ss43. 5syy# A

Mayor I. E. Staples has issued the
following orderto the saloon men 81
Little Falls, and he proposes to see
that the laws are observed, Or there
will be less saloons in the city:
MAYORS OFFICE OF THE CITY OF
LlrTLE FALLS, MINNESOTA.
.E.. Nov. Is, 1894.
TO the Saloon Keepers of
the City of Little Falls.
3 GENTLEMEN.-It has again been
brought to my notice that some OF
the saloons of this city are endea vor-
ing to do some business ON the Sab
bath day, end also trying to evade
the Jaw of closing at II O'Clock at
night. 1t Ia impossible. gentlemen,
fOr3the city to be at the expense OF
keeping ~ policeman at each II those
saloons which still insist ON break
ing the law. 49, = Il =
There have also been complaints
made at this Office Of the sale OF
liquors to minors and drunkards.
Therefore. gentlemen, give you
due notice again and for the last
time that shall take steps toward
the cancella ton III the license of any
saloon violating the ordinances OF
this city. Ii the police. force do not
make report to me Ofsuch violations
as come within their notice, shall
place men in their positions who
will. Trusting you will see that
there are no more causes for COM
plants. / am respectfully,
ISAAC Il. STAPLES,
Mayor.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-12-07
Firemen's Gymnasium.

The Firemen's Gymnasium $50
ciation hns employed Mr.. W. A.
Smith ms an instructor and three
days and three evenings Oi each
week he will have charge OF the
gymnasium at the city hall. The
days when lessons will be given are
Tuesdays. Thursdays and Satur-
days in the evenings for men and in
the afternoons Of Tuesdays and
Thursdays from 4 to $50 and on
Saturdays from to 5 o'clock. The
charge will he for firemeD who wish
to join the class, so cents per month";;
non-firemen. $1.N per month. For
boys the charge will be so cents per
month. The lessons commenced
orbOys on Saturday last and for
men on Tuesday evening.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-12-07
Injured by a Falling Tree.

Napoleon Bastian came down from
the woods Monday and is in a pre-
carious condition. He was put on
the train at Ripley without money
and was left III the station here by
the trainmen. He was finally sent
to the st. Gabriel's hospital. To a
reporter he said that while at work
in a lumber camp at Sullivan lake, a
tree fell across his back, since which
time. his lower limbs had been para
lyzed. His home, he says, is at Pierz.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-12-07
FUNERAL SERVICES.
For the Late august Dros-
koweki at the Sacred Heart
Church..

On Thursday at 8 O'Clock a. m,
solemn requiem was held for the re-
pose OF the soul Of the late Rev.
August Droskowski. The deceased
was well known in this city and
was the sole hope and consolation
oil his grief-stricken parents. He
leaves host of mourning friends
both here and in Winona, and par
ticularly in Milwaukee, where he
was 50 faithfully working in the
vineyard Of the Lord. He is one OF
those numerous volunteer victims of
priestly zeal that are ever ready to
lay down their lives III administering
to the spiritual welfare Of those con-
fi.led to him pastoral care. = 4
@r August %. 1885, Rev. Droskowski
celebrated hiY first mass here In the
Sacred Heart church under the
auspices of his mOurnful and sincere
confrere and friend, Rev. A. Raster.
: The remains Of Rev. A. Dros-
kowski were buried in Milwaukee a
few days after his demise, he having
fallen d victim to that dreaded dis
ease, small pOx. At the funeral ser
vice at Milwaukee the Rt. Rev.
Archbishop Katzen, of Milwaukee
archdiocese, and eighteen priests in.
Guiding the chancellor were present.
The services at SacredA Heart
church were of a most solemn and i'm
pressive nature and were conducted
by Rev. A. Raster. The other priests
present were Rev. JnO. KitOwski,
Swan River; Rev. j. Gouin. Belle
Prairie, and Rev. A. Lamothe, of st.
Francis Xavier church, Little Falls.
There was a large attendance Of
relatives and friends Of the deceased
priest and his parents, who met on
this OCCASION and showed the high
esteem in which they are held in this
community. K.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-12-07
Fair.

There will he sale of fancy ar
ticles by the ladies of the Episcopal
church ON or about the 18th OF De-
cember. They have prepared many
beautiful and useful articles which
will make appropriate gifts for
Christmas, and everyone wishing to
make presents will do we'll to call
on the ladies. They will he glad to
have you call and see the pretty
things. Besides the large number of
the usual fancy articles there will be
many neat things in paper, such as
lamp shades ETC., which you willlike.
Time and place will be announced
next week. Don't forget to look for
r. b
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-12-07
THxNKsGIvING BRLL.
Given BY Mr.. and Mrs. jerome
Ndecusker q Hotel
Buchanan. "

On Thanksgiving eve Mr.. and Mrs.
Jerome Mecusker gave a ball at
Hotel Buchanan and 1t was one 81
the leading social events Of the sea-
son. The guests to the number u
over one hundred and fifty as
sembled in the parlor about $50 and
proceeded to the ball room where all
engaged in grand march led BY
Mr.. ana Mrs. Mecusker. There were
eighteen numbers ON the program.
ana when about half of them had
been disposed of the guests were in
vited to the parlOr, which had un-
dergone considerable of change in
a few minutes. Tables had been ar
ranged for forty couple and spread
with everything J, the heart could
wish and the market could furnish.
After all had done Justice to the ham
quet they returned to the hall room
and completed the program. 4:
The music was furnished by Prof.
Van Camp, Prof. Cans and Prof.
Flores and was excellent. The
evening passed quickly and when
the program was completed the
hands on tho dial pointed to the
hour OF 2 O'Clock, hut it had been
such All enjoyable occasion the
guests were 10th to leave. but after
expressing their best wishes to the
host and hostess departed for their
homes, ~ ~@E'% e.. - &..&
The guests present from out Oi
town were H. w. Grimmer and l.. j.
Ritter, ST. Cloud and Ernest Warren.
of Brainelyl.s. :. - 49, .#
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-12-07
The Recount.

The balM6ts cast during the last
election have been recounted us far as
the register of deeds is concerned.
and we understand that the result
is u tie between Harting and GOulet.
There are many questionable bal
lots that will be considered in court.
An examination of ballots for
treasurer showed that Meyer had a
majority OF 8. Such a result as that
should not be allowed to happen
again.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-12-07
Completed.

The new spur from the Northern
Pacific track to the river will be
completed Monday and ready for
trains to run over. The spur at
Lincoln is also finished. The Pine
Tree Lumber company will use these
tracks in hauling their timber from
near Lincoln. and about forty cars
of logs will be hauled daily.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-12-07
OUR SHIPMENTS
What Our Mills Turned Out
During November. "

During the month of November
the shipments from our three man
ufacturing concerns were as follows:
Pine Tree Lumber Company 1856 cars
Interstate Milling Co., -four SO cars
Hennepin Paper COmpany......17 cars
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-12-07
Meetings Sunday.


Hunt held a childrenfs service at the
court house hall and took as his sub
ject "Dare to q be- Daniel" There
were about one hundred and fifty
children present and they seemed to
be much interested In the story
Of Daniel as told by MIR. Hunt. Mr..
E. P. Browning, the gospel singer,
was also present and sang for the
first time.
Sunday evening the court house
was crowded with people who
wished to hear Mr.. Hunt. All the
seats were filled and then chairs were
brought in. Every inch OF available
room in the hall was occupied and
there was an audience M fully five
hundred people. -...
1t is safe to say that never before
has Little Falls witnessed SO large
an audience brought together to
listen to the old, old story of the
cross and it ia equally safe to say
that never was u congregation in
this town so deeply impressed and
so sympathetically responsive. Mr..
Hunt spoke with marvellous ease
and power from Math. 22:42-'.'What
think We of Christi" Treating the
subject from the standpoint of Il
lawyer, he made q mastery state
nent of the case and followed it
with telling arguments. Producing
both the enemies and friends of
Christ as witnesses he showed with
much clcarness how they agreed in
admitting the divinity. of Christ. At
the close of the sermon all present
who believed in the divine nature of
our Saviour were asked to rise. The
response wasso gelieralthat scarcely
a soul remained seated, while the ef-
feet of such a spontaneous and beau
tiful testimony was very impressive.
Mr.. Browning. the gospel singer,
was present and beautifully rendered
a number of solos. r. To- go
This was especially true Of'SOftly
and Tenderly'' which followed Mr..
Hunts sermon and served to deepen
the impression made. Mr. Brown
ing has a voice Of rem arkable power
and sweetness and. which is far too
rare among singers, his enunciation
is so perfect that every word is dis
- T. Hr
tinctly heard. The.tw evangelists
form the complement Of eact, other,
and with their earnestness Of pur-
pose, their striking ability in their
respective departments and with
their singleness OF heart, it is not to
be wondered that their lapors every
where are so richly blest. -"