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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1896-07-29
"Tha orimo of 1873"

Neio York Advertiser
viii the lie never be run down that the
act of 1873 was an act TO "demonetze"
silver, and that it was passed without the
knowledge or approval OF the American
people II appears In the Chicago plat
form, as it has appeared in other places
hundreds of times before, and 1t will
reappear whenever the flood gates OF free
silver oratory are let open in the coming
campaign.
The fuct is that the silver dollar was moi
a current coin contemplated as being in
circulation at the passage of the act OF
February l2, 1878. II was an unknown
coin TO the people, and was not circulated
even on the Pacific slope, where coin was
in common use. In the twenty years
between 1868 and 1873 the total amount
OF silver dollars issued was SO, 492, 1913.
and these were almost exclusively for ex.
portation. Tho trade dollar of 420 grains
was substituted in the act of 1878 for the
silver dollar OF 1926 grains, because, In
the words of Secretary Sherman, il was
believed that it was better adapted to
superccde the Mexican dollar in the
Chinese trade This belief was so far
justified by events that four times as
many trade dollars were coined as the
whole issue OF old silver dollars from the
foundation of the Government to the
time they were dropped from the coinage.
AS for the secrecy OF the passage OF the
act, these facts ought TO suffice. 1t was
read in tho Senate more than once, In the
House at least once, was printed by order
of Congress thirteen times, was considered
in the committees OF both houses during
Ave different sessions, and the debates on
it occupy IA columns OF the Congress
ional Globe.
The fall In the market value OF silver
was not foreseen in 1878, and the United
States did not in the coinage act OF that
year take deliberate precautions against
il. But il the act had not been passed 1t
would have been necessary at q subsequent
date to suspend, as the Latin nations did,
the free coinage OF silver dollars, or have
silver as the sole standard OF value. 1t
was only after the price OF silver had so
fallen that 412.5 grains Of tho standard
finencss of that metal were worth less
than dollar, that the cutlery against
decentralization" began. The lower the
price the greater has been the ontcry,
because the advantage OF paying in de-
based dollars debts contracted In real
dollars became more apparent.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1896-07-29
Deafness Cannot be Cured

by local applications as they cannot reach
the diseased portion of the ear. There Is
only one way to cure deafness, and that
Is by constitutional remedies. Deafness
is caused by an inflamed condition OF the
mucous lining of the Eustachan Tube.
When this tube is inflamed you have
rumbling sound or imperfect hearing, and
when 1t is entirely closed, Deafness is the
result, and unless the Inflammation can
be taken out and this tube restored to its
normal condition, hearing will be de-
stroyed forever; nine cases out OF ten are
caused by catarrh, which ia nothing but
an inflamed condition of the mucous sur
faces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any case OF Deafness Caused by catarrh)
that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure. Send for circulars free.
F. j. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
sdS-Sold by Druggists. 75c.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1896-07-29

The representatives OF the knights
Of Pythas of the Delaware Valley, in
Guiding Lone Star Lodge of this city,
Stockton Lodge OF Stockton, Home Lodge
of Frenchtown, and Montana Lodge OF
Phlllipsburg, met here on last Wednes-
day evening and decided to hold the an
nual reunion and picnic at Ellmaker's
Island, on Wednesday. August 18th. The
lodges from Carversville, Pa, and Elem
ington, are also expected to participate.
Brigadier General J. Nj. Reese, OF the
Uniform Rank of N. j., together with his
staff, and Excelsior Division of Trenton,
and 0rtygia Division of Phillipsburg, will
also be invited.
1t had been expected to suspend the
holding of this reunion for the present
year, but when the representatives got
together there was found to be such q
universal desire to keep up the custom
that the above decision was reached.
After the business arrangements was
disposed Of, the visiting knights were en-
tertained by Lone Star Lodge in their u.s.
ual hearty manner
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1896-07-29
Good Roads Association.

In response to invitations extended to a
few of those interested in the improve
ment of our roads, an enthusiastic meet
ing of number of our citizens was held
on Friday evening, July "a, at the Fleet
Wing Hook and Ladder Co. House.
The meeting was held for the purpose
of ascerlainins whether sufficient interest
would be shown to warrant the formation
OF such an association, and the promoters
were very much gratlfled to find so many
present and to find such lively interest
evoked.
1t was decided to appoint a committee
to formulate constitution and to suggest
plans for the operation Of the Association
which plans should be presented at flu
ture meeting TO be held on Friday, July
3lst, at the Fleet Wing rooms, at o'clock
in the evening. The Committee, consist
ing of w. Ii. Wilmot, A. r. Fillebrown,
A. ID. Anderson, w. E. Wagg and G. w.
Prall, will secure ideas from the success
ful associations of this kind and endeavor
to adapt them for good use in our vicinity
where improvement is so much needed.
1t is proposed to enlist the interest and
cooperation of all good citizens and to
have the movement extended to our
neighboring towns and thus work to the
mutual interest of all parties using roads.
All wheelmen and horsemen are cordi-
ally invited to attend the meeting on Fri
day night of this week.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1896-07-29

Our acknowledgements and greeting are
due to the Scientific american, the re-
ceipt of whose handsome Anniversary
Number reminds us that our esteemed
contemporary has completed the first half
century of its existence. 1t was fitting
that paper whose range of subjects is
so extensive should devote its semi cen
tennial number to review of scientific
and industrial Developments during the
past fifty years and Messrs Mum & Go.
are to be congratulated on the discrimna-
ting judgment with which this ambitious
work has been carried out. In review
OF this kind the difficulty is so to select,
condense, and express the essential facts
OF the subject that the result shall be a
reference book and readable story in one.
achieved this result 10 a markell degree
the historical interest and the literary
style of the articles being equally good.
The illustrations appear to have been
chosen with strict regard for their
historic interest, and readers will linger
long over such views as those of the
American. bnilt steamer Arctic, the fastest
vessel on the Atlantic in 1859, Morse's
pendulum instrument of 1887 and his
telegraph receiver Of 1874, E1ison's first
phonograph, the Patent Office models OF
Howes and Wilson's sewing machines,
the first safety bicycle, the first McCor-
mick reaper, the original Franklin hand
press, cuts OF the early forms OF the tee-
phone and electric motor, and many
another engraving OF historic interest
The subjects which have necessarily been
crowded out Of the illustrated columns
are more briefly noted in very readable
article at the commence mcnt OF the paper;
and not the least interesting feature
is the admirable essay on the progress OF
invention during the past fifty years
which won the $3.50 prize, offered by the
editors, for the best essay on this subject.
The paper is handsomely incloeed in II
cover which is appropriate to the nature
and scope OF its contents. The price of
the special Issue is 10 cents and is well
worth ten times this sum.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1896-07-29

The ReUiCW of Reuiea0s for August,
while largely given over to the issues OF
the Presidential campaign, finds space for
the treatment of other important topics.
Besides the character sketch of Mr.. Bryan,
the Democratic candidate for the Presi-
dency, the Review has illustrated articles
on Harriet Beecher Stowe and DIR. Bar
nardo, the father of "Nobody's Children. "
There is the usual elaborate resume OF the
current magazines; and the departments
of "The Progress OF the World, >
"Record of Current Events," and
Current History in Caricature" answ er
the typical American demand for what is
up to date and live"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1896-07-29

Attention is called to the new adv.
Of the Grand Depot. The ladies will find
some real bargains.
st. Andrews Sunday school of this
city, will go on picnic to Raven Rock
on Wednesday OF next week.
There will be no service in the Bap-
tist Church OF this city next Sunday, the
pastor being absent on his vacation.
1t is actual merit that has given
Hoods Sarsaparilla the first place among
medicines. II is the One True Blood
Purifier and nerve tonic.
-R. II. Liverton, of the Church street
saloon, secured five snapping turtles on
Friday last, one of which weighed 80 lbs.
and the four others % lbs.
Columbian Root Beer is delicious.
One bottle makes gallons. 10 cents at
Shamalia's.
Captain Holcombe, of Mt. Airy Sta
ton, had the misfortune, last week, to
lose valuable young horse with lock jaw,
and two brood sows with hydrophobis.
"A couple of enterprising dogs one
day last week, tackled G. p. Wilson'S
sheep at 8 o'clock Alpheus Kuhl's at 6
o'clock, and Frank Titus's at o'clock.
The Union Steam Fire Engine Co.,
No. l, have accepted an invitation from
the Easton Fire Dept. TO take part in a
parade, TO be held there October 1st next.
The teachers retirement fund, which
closed its membership on June IL 10
teachers now employed, has a member
ship of 2,5l0 out of 8, 900 teachers in the
State.
Mrs. Amy Runk, widow of the late
Hon. John Runk, of this city, died in
Trenton last Wednesday. The interment
was at Larison's Church cemetery, on
Saturday last.
July marked the beginning of The
new bake shop law in New Jersey, which
the State Inspector says will be rigidly
enforced. 1t curtais the working hours
and requires certain sanitary regulations.
Major C. A. Angel Post, No. 20, G.
A. r., on Friday evening last, was pre-
sented by comrade DIR. John YounglOve,
of Elizabeth, N. j., with a beautiful
framed picture of himself, which the Post
prize very highly.
=" Lambertville Pnffs are still going
up in smoke, and KuNR's Bridge street
store keeps them exclusively.
Edward Wall, while at work in the
finishing room of the Lambertvile Spoke
Works, last Friday, caught his arm in the
tenoning machine while throwing off a
belt and cut his arm an inch deep across
the muscles of the upper left arm.
The Presbyterian church of Film,
ington, last Wednesday evening, called
Rev. DR.. ]. w. Rogan. of Baltimore, to
the pastorate of that church. The church
has been without a pastor since the re-
signation of Rev. DIR. Mott, seven months
since.
1t is now time TO think about laying
in the Winter supply of coal. Larison
& Msriarum sell only the best grades
thoroughly screened, which give satisfac-
ton. Order at either the uptown or
Bridge street office. Pure spring water
ice, as usual. -
j. b. Kline, the popular Bridge
street tobacconist, celebrated his birth
day on Saturday last, but which one 1t
was Jacob would not tell. However, no
one was particular about it, as the excel
lent segars he handed out TO his friends
didn't suggest the strength of early man
hood or the weakness OF old age.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1896-07-29

Sixteen ounces OF silver will coin $lS.-
60 ia silver dollars. These sixteen ounces
of silver can be bought in tho markets Of
the world to day for 1904. There would
therefore be profit of IS. &C on an invest
ment OF so. "a, being about 81 per cent, IL
a holder of silver could take 1t to the mint
and coin 1t without charge into silver
dollars. That is all there ia to the silver
question as its center-thc active center,
whence comes the energy in means to
keep orators, editors and politicians at
work bewaiing the wrongs to silver and
pcrsuading the poor that their woes are
due to the gold-bugs of Wall street, in
efforts thus to cover up the bald swindle
of the great silver. producing capitalists
Boston Transcript.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1896-07-29

frequently advise change OF air and eli
mate to those suffering from catarrh is
proof that calarrh is local and climatic
disease, and not constitutional affection.
Therefore, unless you can afford to leave
home and business, you can find the rem
edy in Ely's Cream Balm. Applied di-
rectly to the seat of the disease, it effects
instant relief and satisfactory cure after
short continuance. No mercury nor in
furious drug is contained in the Balm.
80 cents. All druggists.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1896-07-29

Daniel Lee, head waiter al the Union
Hotel, Pennington, was badly frightened
man on Sunday evening of last week.
Dan was driving along the road near
Rhutson Cases farm, about two miles
north of town, when three men stopped
him and inquired The time of night. With
great presence of mind, Dan guessed at
the time, and did not display his gold
watch. No doubt the rascals thought he
had nothing of value about him, for they
allowed him to proceed without further
trouble unterdon Republican, god
inst.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1896-07-29

The following officers of Evening
Star Castle, No. 10, A. o. X. of the Nj.
c., were duly installed by d. d. s. G.
William ii. Moon, assisted by Harry s.
Krocsru, acting marshal, for the ensuing
term:
Sir Knight Past Commander-Charles
Lindsey.
Sir Knight Commander-G George II.
Fisher.
Sir knight Vice Commander-Benja-
man f. Brooks.
Sir Knight First Lientenant-Joseph
Sweasey.
Recording and Corresponding Scribe
William II. Moon.
Asst. Recording Scribe = Cyrenus
Slack
Treasurer-Harry S. Kroesen.
Financial Standardization r. Kitchener.
Chaplain-Albert b. Duryea.
Chief of Staff-Joseph Charaker.
Asst. Chief OF Staff -Elwood Metz.
Inside Sentinel Arthur Bothers.
Outside Sentinel-Lonis Holden.
Trustec-Charles Lindsey.
The Castle has changed their quarters
by removing to the third story room of
Henry Treftz's building, on Church street,
which they have furnished very nicely,
and on Thursday evening last they were
agreeably surprised by the presentation
to them of beautiful presiding officers
chair by some of their many friends.
The Select Castle OF the A. o. X. OF the
NJ. c. will be held in Atlantic City on the
last Tuesday in August,
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1896-07-29
The "Stockton Standard" is being
sold at the lowest competitive price con-
sistent with a strictly flrst-class guaran-
teed Bicycle.
X. II. VAN HoRN & Son.

Any Democrat is welcome to support
the platform and the candidates OF the
Popnlists who captured the Chicago con-
vention If he wants TO- He has right to
his opinion, for with great many men
there is an honest difference over this
matter. But we decline TO follow the
lead OF Altgeld, Tillman or Bryan. They
are not Democrats; they do not represent
In any particular Democratic ideas or
Democratic sentiment and we will have
none OF them. Bergen County On. j.,
Democrat.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1896-07-29

Mr. Harry E. Van Horn and wife are
spending few days at Asbury Park.
MIR. E. z. Kershow, vice president
OF the Knickerbocker Ice Co., Philadel-
phia, was visitor at Mr.. J. II. Trewin's,
last Thursday.
Miss Name Quick, OF Philadelphia,
spent last week with her sister, Mrs. j.
r. Trewin, Of this city.
Rev. E. M. Lightfoot and wife, and
Harry Scott and wife, OF this city, paid
visit to Asbury Park last week. They IN
tended to return by bicycle but the weather
was too hot
r. ii. Van Horn and wife, OF this
city, took a carriage drive last week
through parts OF Bucks and Philadelphia
counties, and ON their return, passed
through portion of Montgomery. going,
over a route formerly travel by Mr.. Van
Horn weekly, but not gone over by him
for over thirty years. They we're de-
lighted with the trip.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1896-07-29

Co. G, 7th Regt. N. G. N. j., return
ed home last Saturday afternoon from
week Of camp duty at Sea Girt, bronzed
by exposure and in excellent health. Co.
& distinguished themselves at Camp by
the excellence of their drilling, and while
the brigade was passing in review Gu
Thursday last, Gen. Sewell remarked OF
Co G that they were doing the best
marching of any company in the brigade.
Co. & has reason to be proud of such
praise.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1896-07-29

The person forming the largest number
of words, using the letters in the text
"ExoRLsToR, will be given 800 in cash.
$40 will be given to the person forming
the next largest list. The next will re-
ceive $4,000 in cash, and for each of the
next eleven largest lists will be paid
$500 each. Money deposited in Bay
City Bank, corner Center and Washington
avenues.
Separate the letters in the text thus !:
Exo-RL sIo-R, and form as many words
as you can. For example: Excel, is,
etc. 1t is said that over len small words
can be formed from these letters, and We
will give prize to every person sending
ten words or more; so if you are good at
word making, or are bright, you are sure
OF something for your trouble, while you
have an equal opportunity for the large
cash prizes.
Our object is to advertise our Excel
siorn German Mead, the most improved
and healthful summer beverage on the
market. One tablet placed in glass
of water is sufficient to satisfy the thirst
OF an epicure.
Every person sending list of words must
enclose with the same thirteen two cent
stamps for package of Excelsior Ger.
man Mead, which will be sent postpaid,
together with full rules and particulars
governing the contest
AS a guarantee of good faith, The Mayor
and Chief of Police of this city will act as
judges in the award of prizes.
Address,
THE GERMAN MEAD Co.,
Cor. Adams and Center Sta.
Bay City, Mich.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1896-07-29

Charles Pierman, of this city, while
turning The corner of Delevan street into
Main last Saturday afternoon, ran into
Larison Il Marjarum's ice wagon, the
tongue of which struck him, rendering
him insensible. He was carried into
neighboting house and was at first be-
lieved to be badly hut, but fortunately
this proved not to be the case, and he is
about again His wheel was badly brok-
en-. Judging from the way bcyclists
rush around our street corners, this will
not be the only accident OF the kind
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1896-07-29

Seems as If all the things we like disa-
gree with us, and all the things we don't
like, agree with us. Dyspepsia turks In
most OF the good things we eat, and in-
digestion follows the qualification Of APP
petite. OF course, it isn't Natures fault.
Nature does the best she can, and II
man will only help her little bit at the
right time, he may eat what he likes and
as much as he likes. DIR. Pierce's Pleas
ant Pellets are for people who are troub-
led with indigestion. Particularly for
those in whom it manifests itself in the
form OF constipation. The "Pellets" are
quick and easy 10 their action. They are
In perfect harmony with Nature. They
effect permanent cure. You need take
them regularly only little while. After
that, use them occasionally when you
need them-when You have eaten any
thing that disagree with you. They may
be taken Just as freely as you would take
water or any other ne .essity OF life. Once
used they are always in favor.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1896-07-29
Says the Trenton State Gazette

Says the Trenton State Gazette ::
Lieutenant Colonel Bamford, when
Company G, of Lambertville, called on
him the last night of camp, impressed on
them the necessity of company drills.
and added that for a period of five years
he had only missed two such drills. lie
said that General Sewell remarked at the
review that this company passed by in
the best style. Colonel Bamford added
that there had never been finer encamp-
ment according to those competent to
Judge, and that he was proud OF the
part the Seventh had played, although
handicapped 10 the battalion and regi-
mental drills by the lack of an armory.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1896-07-29
Popular One day ExcursiOns to Sea Girt.
Ocean Grove, Asbury Park and
Long Branch.

The Pennsylvania Railroad Company
has arranged for popular oneday ex-
cursion to Sea Girt, Ocean Grove, Asbury
Park and Long Branch on Tuesday, Au-
gust 4, Royal Arcanum Day.
A special train will be run on the
schedule given below, and excursion tick
cts, good only on the special train in each
direction, will be sold at extremely loaO
rates, as follows
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1896-07-29
The Trenton Sunday Advertist

The Trenton Sunday Advertiser
says:
Adiutant Van Solver has been in the
National Guard for twenty three years and
bis name is as familiar as any in the bri-
gade to newspaper readers of regimental
affairs. Company F OF Freehold, paid
him visit OF honor in body before
breaking camp. He said this was the
cleanest, best disciplined and most in
structive camp of any that he had seen.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1896-07-29
Round.trip

Children between the ages OF five and
twelve years, half rate.
Train will stop at Sea Girt and Ocean
Grove in both directions, leaving Long
Branch on return trip at 600 p. M, thus
giving full day at the shore.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1896-07-29
Comfort.

AT this season of the year ice is COM
fort, il not a necessity, to the housekeep-
err and saves many times its cost In pre-
serving food.
Give your orders to our delivery men
or by mail at the office OF j. ii. Mitchell
& Co., basement Of Lambertville National
Bank Building. ~
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1896-07-29

Utah, one of the States represented
by free silver Senator'S, is trying to float a
4 per cent. god bond. The smell OF free
silver causes the bonds to be drug on
the market
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1896-07-29

Try can Of Hopkins Steamed HomiDy
Hulled Corn) II is delicious. Full qt.,
1Oc. July %.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1896-07-29
ENCLOSED BOOK CASE.

Height, 4 feet Z inches width, feet Q
inches depth of shelf, 10 inches. A per-
feet article of furniture folds completely
for shipping. In appearance exactly the
same as cabinet made book case. Equal
ly as strong. Brass rod for curtain. Solid
oak. Extra finish. Beautifully carved.
Presented with $4,000 trade.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1896-07-29

Tobacco users will find in another
column, an item Of decided interest 10
them, headed Don't Stop Tobacco" At
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1896-07-29

Mr.. Shamalia has in his window a
display showing manner Of using Para
fine for preserving fruits and iellies in
cans or tumblers. Every housekeeper
should see 1t.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1896-07-29

Lapel Buttons for Secret Societies can
be had by applying to Geo. X. Todd,
Lambertville. Price zoe.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1896-07-29

HOODS PILLS cure Liver Ills,
Biliousness, indigestion, Headache
A pleasant laxative. ALI Druggists.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1896-07-29

Pure White Plymouth Rock Eggs fol
sale. $l.00 per setting.
l9t +. RlTTENHoUsE.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1896-07-29

"A Walnut Bedroom Suit, consisting
of five pieces, for sale at bargain. For
particulars inquire at THE RECORD office.