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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1896-09-09
List of letters remaining unclaimed In
the Post Office at Lambertville, N j., for

thirty days:
d. Fl. Sovell,
Joe Miller,
Chas. T. Newman,
Mrs. G. s. Williams.
E. w. CLossoN, p. III.
LAMBERTyILLE, N. j Sept. 8, 1896.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1896-09-09
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Hoods Sarsaparilla has accomplished so
many wonderful cures. 1t makes the
blood pure, drives out the germs of dis
ease. Thousands today enjoy good health
as the natural result of taking
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-04-17

In the interests of mankind and Of
civilization the time has come when the
Cuban inhumanitics should be stopped.
Spain should be let down with rs little
hurt to her pride ard Lightly as posi-
BILE. No nation would Willingly humiI-
late proud and civilized sister nation.
But there is simply tbs to be repeated ::
The time has como when the war i'll
Cuba must be stopped. The best way tc
stop it will be for the United States to
propose to buy Cuba from Spain, Civ
ing price which shall be mutually
agreed on. Then let the United States
reimburse herself for the outlay by &C.
cepting the promise Of the Cuban re-
public to repay the amount as loan.
Cuba could easily and would gladly do
that. Or if Cuba preferred to be annexed
as state outright to the United States
she should have the option. Let her pay
back to us the purchase money and re-
main independent, or let the United
States buy the island as Louisiana and
Alaska were bought, Cuba becoming at
once United States territory. Thus
Spain could back out of an impossible
task with dignity and no loss Of self
respect. Cuba would be free, and tbs
United States would be happy either
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-04-17
A LATTER DAY JOSEPH.

He Locates a Valuable Property as the
Result of Dreaming.
George Morden of Vernon, B. c., is a
dreamer of dreams and thereby has within
the past week become rich man. Accord
ing to his own statement, he dreamed a
few nights ago that some friends appeared
before, him and asked repeatedly why he
didn't take out papers on rich silver
ledge on the other side Of Oknnogan lake
and on the point Of the arm running into
Vernon City.
So much was Morden impressed with
his dream that the following morning no
arose at daybreak, took his skiff and
rowed speedily to the point, where he dis
covered the ledge, as the voice Of his dream
friends prophesied, and he straightway
staked of a claim in accordance with the
mineral act and amendments thereto.
As Joseph got the start of his brothers
by being up In the dreaming business, so
Mortlen got ahead Of his brother prospector,
Jim Cameron, who discovered the ledge Of
the Morning Glory two weeks ago on his
way to the west side of the lake, intending
to stake 1t on his return. Morden's ledge
is from six to eight feet wide and Is a ga
lena and copper bearing rock which assays
se5 in gold to the ton.-San Francisco
Examiner.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-04-17

The new primary election law is
great success, and does much to
procure fair caucusses and salts.
factory nominations. In the past
the law did little to regulate party
meetings, and almost any kind of a
caucus could elect delegates to a
convention. Now all caucusses in
county are held at the same time,
are open at least an hour, and the
time and place are we'll advertised.
With this system it is nearly I'M
possible to put up any tricky
games on the voters. The oaly
chance for job is that delegates
will vote different from their
understood position on questions.
This will very seldom happen,
when the issues are distinct.
With an active canvass of the
county the attendance Of a large
percentage of the party voters at
caucus is certain, and as elections
are by ballot there is a certainty
of no snap games in caucus manip-
ulation. The voters of the party
are absolutely sure Of having "a fair
participation in the primary e]ec-
tions, and that will insure fair and
representative county conventions.
Under the old condition a person
who had pull with the town
committee chairman could make a
trip out the day after the county
call was issued and put up snap
caucusses in a good many towns
in which fair caucusses were to be
feared. The primary election law
was one of the best regulations
ever provided for fair political
methods.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-04-17
A New Isainmaker.

William Hazentlug of Yates Centre,
Kan, has patented u rainmalSing device
which he will test at Great Bend in the
arid region whenever the needs of the
fields this spring require moisture. His
invention, if it is all that he claims for
it, makes the farmers independent Of
Providence, and a single shower Of three
to five inches Of rain can be produced
within % hours at the insignificant cost
of So. His apparatus is a specially con.
structed gun IA feet long. weighing 400
pounds, which, when loaded with the
requisite material, discharges moisture
producing substance to height Of Is
miles. Chicago Record.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-04-17
An Elderly Gallant Crushed.

It was in Statuary hall one day Of the
week. She was pretty girl, Of perhaps
1S, with certain unmistakable air Of be-
ing from the west. She was all alone, and
not at all embarrassed. He was portly
gentleman, with a neck that wrinkled over
his collar at the back, and a head that left
timber line half way up. She walked
about, gazing interestedly at this and
that She hadn't the slightest need Of q
guide, but he marched up to her and Of
fered his services with somewhat obese
but perfectly killing smile. She let him
make his little speeches and smile his lit.
tie smile in silence. At length he said:
"You'u pardon my speaking to you this
way, butt
'Oh, yes, of course!' she interrupted.
"You do remind me so much of grandpav'
Washington Post.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-04-17
HER REVENGE.
Il Took . Novel Form. but Wss Very
Effective.

It Took Novel Form. but Was Very
Effective.
The fateful words had been spoken.
They were spoken by the officiating
clergyman.
He had pronounced George Ferguson
and Laura Kajones husband and wife.
For eight long years George Ferguson had
waited for this soung woman with oil the
patience at his command. His stock OF
patience on hand WAS very small, and he
had been able to command still less. Per-
haps he was not a good commander. But
let that pass.
They were Mr.. and Mrs. Ferguson now
and had started on their wedding tour.
Seated side by side in palatial parlor
coach of the Blank, Dash and Soforth rail
way, they were speeding eastward at the
rate of umpty miles an hour, including
stops, and large and ge4orous smile
spread itself over Georges oountenance
and warmed the atmosphere all about him.
Laura" he said, "my darling! At
II wish you had on darker necktie,
George. That lavender affair is attracting
the attention of the other passengers.
Hang the necktio! Let it attract. I'D
Just az lief they knew the whole truth.
have great mind to tell them how fol-
eight weary years you kept the faithfulest
lover on earth dangling at your heels'-
II think you said elbow the other day. "
"It was cruel, Laura. It was barbarous.
Eight weary years! A whole year longer
than Jacob served for Rachelr'
"They were not weary years for Jacob.
As remember the story, George, they
seemed to him but few days, for the love
he bore her. You don't seem to show up
very we'll by the side of Jacob"
Jacob was q milksop. II your father
had tried to play the Laban game on HE
and put me off with an older sister, some
body would have got hurt. That's the
kind of Jacob I am. Jacob wasn't capable
of affection r.
WAS my nose very cold, George?'
"Mrs. Ferguson, ii you interrupt me In
that way again when am trying to OK.
press the depth Of my feeling for you, I'll
put my arm about you right here regard
less.'
She looked at him out of the corner OF
her eye.
George" she said, "you remember you
promised to instruct the preacher to leave
the word 'obey' out of the marriage serv.
ice, do your
$50 did. I forgot all about it,
swell, didn't. 1 found out in time
you had neglected to send him word, and
did it myself. And, George!"
"Well?'
II have taken full, complete and salts
factory vengeance on you for that over.
sight,"
"Oh, you have, have yous''
'If you sheer at Inc again in that man.
ner, I'll call Uncle Peter right before all
these people. Yes, sir, have. You re-
member I changed my mind at the last
moment about the trip we were going to
take?'
eyes. What of that?'
"You remember that we had decided to
travel by another line, but chose this in
stead?''
"Yes. Where does your vengeance come
imp
"George" she said in hollow sepul.
ohral voice, "there isn't q tunnel on the
road. ''-Chicago Tribune.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-04-17
Her Compromise.

He had been very, very perslst0nt, ana
an emotional persistent is ono Of the most
intensely disOgreeable obstacles woman
goes up against in the path of her molina
tions.
II she had told him once that he was not
In it, referring to her affections, she had
told him so thousand times, but he never
minded that little bit.
What did he care what she caredp What
docs any man, under similar circum-
stances, ever care what woman cares 50
long as he wants her to care for himP
Nit.
He talks about his love for her, his faith
full, unselflsh, beautiful love, and how
gladly he would lay down his life for her
happiness and a lot more of the same In.
effably gorgeous CUFF, yet he balks like a
badly broken horse II she so much as asks
him to step aside, please, and make room
for some other fellow whom she loves and
presumably who loves her.
Bah for tbs love that Is unequal to any
sacrifice!
Anyway that's the kind of chump this
ohump was and she would have attended
his marriage to another or his funeral with
never tear In her soft blue eyes and many
smile on her cherry lips.
Or something like that.
Still, womanlike, she had never been
positive with him and he needed q club.
Women don't club this kind of man halt
enough. They seem to prefer to suffer
themselves and let the men suffer for az
long time as possible.
However the crucial moment had come
and she was forced to meet it face to face.
"Hear me out, " he pleaded as she tried
to make him shut up. "Hear me out"
"No," she replied ooldly, "no, but I'll
compromise with you. I'll sec you out.
There's the door,"
That was definite and he shut 1t behind
elf.-New York Sun.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-04-17

Polk county wants closer rail
road connections with the head OF
the lakes and more lines in the
county. It IS therefore proposed
to vote $225,000 railroad bonds,
one. third to be used as bonus for
a road connecting with the Du.
luth & Winnipeg, and the balance
to be used for three roads travers.
ing the county from east to west,
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-04-17

Some ingenious space writer has
concocted plan to have the sound
money and the free silver Demo.
Gratis each nominate presidential
ticket, and then combine again
after tie electoral college was
selected. Most any unusual plan
about the Democrats is plausl bic
enough to be considered this year.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-04-17

All the Republican party can
ask of any nominee is to stand on
the national Republican platform.
If the party provides ''straddle"
on any question, no Republican
nominee can be refused Republi-
can support because he takes ad-
vantage of the weak declarations
Of his party. Of course, no party
should take "a doubtful stand on
any public question, hut compro-
misses have been known in the
Iast.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-04-17
Answered the Description.

Stranger Cat the door)-I am trying to
find lady whose married name I have
forgotten, but know she lives in this
neighborhood She is a woman easily de-
scribed, and perhaps you know her-a sim
gularly beautiful creature, with pink and
white complexion, seashen ears, lovely
eyes and hair such as goddess might
envy.
Scientifically, sir, don't know
the gentleman I'll be down in minute.
New York Weekly.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-04-17
How Whitney Stands.

There does not appear to he the slight
est prospect that Mr.. Whitney will seek
the nomination. There is no ground
whatever for believing he would be
pleased if it came to him unsought.
There are reasons for thinking that il
the party accepted his programme and
demanded him for it's leader he would
not refuse. Walter Wellman in Chi
ca2o Times-Herald.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-04-17

According to the Duluth Herald
the people Of that city are pleased
with the service Congressman
Towne has been able to render
their interests. The Herald says:
"No Republican residing in
Duluth would consider for single
moment the idea Of accepting a
nomination for congress to sue
coed Mr.. Towne. They all desire
that Mr.. Towne shall remain in
the position where in single
session he has secured degree of
popularity and high standing not
attained by any other member
during his first term in congress. y
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-04-17

The Republican state convention
must be held as early as October
in order to get the names of the
candidates on The official ballot.
Possibly the chairman Of the state
committee contemplates dispensing
with convention, and supplying
the names himself. He has as
good moral right to do that
directly as indirectly.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-04-17
W6Ytl|Q

Children should be happy
and plump. A child of seven
should not be thin and pale,
with the aged look of twenty.
No aches; no whines; no
house-plant. Running, jump
ing, laughing. Children
should grow in weight and
strength; eat heartily and
show plump cheeks.
SCOTS Emulsion of Cod
liver Oil with Hypophos-
phites fills out the sunken
cheeks and gives color to the
lips. 1t furnishes material
for the growth of bone, and
food for the brain and nerves.
1t lays a strong foundation
for future growth and develop
ment.
sco17's EMULSION bas been endorsed BY TIE
medical for teoe.ty years ,0I,
rni}oym-ai,vay, contains tie puresf 5Vo'soesfA"
Cod-iivey Oil and Hypophospbies;
Put ut IN 80 cent and SI.oo siIrs. The small s'tS
~ be eao.SA 10 ...ejo ss-Sa " 0e!>J 1s' Boy.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-04-17

St. Louis county is about to sell
the $4,000 bonds recently voted
to build and improve roads in that
county. It is expected that this
amount will provide roads from Du-
luth to the iron mines in the coun-
ty and to the Rainy lake country.
There are over 200 townships in
St. Louis county, and good sys-
tenn of roads will hasten the SETTLE
mont of it.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-04-17
Old Story to Him.

my boy" said the passenger with the
fur lined coat and the smooth shaven,
square face, sit was the success of the sea-
son. There wasn't standing room."
The conductor smiled a sour smile.
"Zif 1 didn't have the same experience
every day." said he to the. motorman.-
Cincinnati Enquirer.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-04-17

Richard Mansfield will lecture on the
drama at Chautauqua next summer.
1t is said that David Belasco's royalties
1000 week.
Lillian Russell has made quite a success
In 1.-THE Goddess of Truth" at Abbey q
theater, New York.
Charles Rohlfs may shortly resume his
starring tour in Shakespearean tragedy,
playing at popular prices.
One continuous performance manager
now refuses to engage actors who play at
houses other than his own.
Tony Denier, remembered as a panto.
mimic clown, is said to have made great
fortune in Colorado mines.
Nine. Janauschek has retired from "The
Great Diamond Robbery" and will write
book of stage recollections.
"The Caliph," the comic opera in which
jeff De Angels will star next season, is by
Harry B. Smith and Ludwig Highlander.
Although Sardou wrote "Gisnonda''
for Bernhardt, she has to get the privilege
of using it here from Fanny Davenport.
Sadie Martinez, who used to act with
Dion Boucioault in his plays, is now tax
ing the same parts with his son Aubrey.
Mr.. Donald Robertson and Miss Bran
don Douglas have been quite successful az
Joint stars in 1.-THE Man In the Iron
Mask"
While Joseph Jefferson goes south on a
vacation his company continues q tour
with "The Great Metropolis" a sensation
al melodrama.
Robert N. Stephens, who has written
the play In which e. H. Sothern will star
next season, is also the author of ION the
Bowery," 1.-THE White Rat" and other
classics. ..
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-04-17
No Danger.

Mr.. Bacon-Id be a little careful, dear,
about going in crowds. They say there is
good deal Of contagious disease about.
Mrs. Bacon-Don't worry, love. I'm
only going shopping. You mover heard of
a woman getting anything shopping, did
you?-YOnkers Statesman.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-04-17
A SRcri6ce.

T.. "Say," said the admiring magnate Of
trade, THAT poster is all right Man
would know the minute he looks at 1t
what it is meant to advertise" And he
handed the artist check of four figures
and went his way.
The artist sighed. $50 it is perfectly
Ineligible, is it9'' he said unto himself.
"Ah, we'll, better mon than l have at
times sacrificed art to their necessities. -
Cincinnati Enquirer.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-04-17

The state officers and the Re-
publican managers are too closely
identified for the good Of the state
or the party. This should not be
a government by or for the game
wardens and oil inspectors.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-04-17
Town Without Officers.

New Buffalo, Mich, is without any viii
lage officers. When the elections were held
recently, the citizens were unaware of tho
new election law and forgot to nominate
officers and hold an election. The citi.
zens are now in dilemma. They have
no president, no justices-in fact, NJ rulers
whataVer
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-04-17

The St. Cloud Times tries to
make an argument against the
truth of the statement that "The
Republican party is the party of
the common people, 1t names
other classes that the Republican
party is the party of. We are in
clined to agree with the Times; at
present the Republican party
seems to be the party of all the
people.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-04-17
Hobo LOgic.

Hungry Higgins-Between you and l,
think these here jokes about our profession
is almost worked to death.
Weary Watkins-Well so long as it amt
us that's bein worked to death, what kick
have we got?-Indianapolis Journal.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-04-17
Half Work, Half Play.

One Of the most delightful papers ir
lite agazines Is to be- found in Har.
per's, in an article on beekeeping In
California. 1t is indeed enough to make
one desert politics, fame. wealth and
all the life Of cities-yes, how gladly
all the life Of cities-and speed to the
foothill regions of California and 60 to
raising honey by the thousand pounds.
The author of the paper, Nina Eames,
calls bee ranching "hah work, half
play" In the month Of May she says 1t
is wholly fascinating and delightful.
Away from the annoyance of near
neiahbors, in blessed solitude, thinking
his own pleasant thoughts. good COM
pany for himself all the while, tho bee.
keeper lives.
In good year California produces q
much AZ 10, 600, 900 pounds Of honey.
The most noted of all is that secreted
by the bees from the wild white sage
plant. The acme Of sensuous enjoyment
Is Ito set ones teeth through an exqui-
sitely frail comb trimming wfththe del
icate nectar Of the white cage under q
singing sycamore" breathing noun
tain air sptced with countless odors,
around one "tbe monotone Of bees at
their voluptuous toll Landscape bill
lowing up to gigantic SUBMITS and 4
stream hard BY to keep the shout up in
the heart"
From every point nature seems to IA
vor the bees. The wild white sage grows
in abundance, while the very fruit that
gives southern California ito fame fur
nishes in blossoming time millions Of
pouudsof honey. As to the bee rancher's
cottage, no matter how simple and
homely, fruit trees grow up like magic.
roses and geraniums riot about the
door," The bees suck with gluttonous
greediness apricot blossoms. They up
pear to contain some kind Of iDtoxicat-
ing quality for the poor little worker,
who sometimes is SO overcome thereby
that he falls into state closely resem-
bling that of human being when he is
drunk But all is fish that comes to the
bees net, whether flower of grape, fig,
plum, nectarine, peach, goldenrod,
horehound, mint. rose, jasmine or gera.
mum.
Thousands Of pounds Of honey are also
extracted yearly from trees, where the
wild bees have stored 1t. Many men
spend good part Of the year hunting
these trees and robbing them. Some
times grizzly bear engages in the same
sort of stealing at the same time; then
the bee tree man makes off in a hurry.
The wild bees are all descended from
domestic colonies imported into the
state.
Mrs. Games reminds us that bees
work as mankind ought to work-for the
love Of it. -.
Nothing in nature furnishes SO felicitous an
illustration Of cheerful work as bees. They APP
pear to be conscious that only omniscicnt love
could have created the necessity to labor. Ey-
cry hive has it's multitude Of ardent workers,
all busy in zestful fashion inspiriting to wit.
ness Ecstasy is the law Of their being, and 1t
bubbles outward in the sweetness OF their
humming and a tireless exuberance of energy.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-04-17

The Republican party in Morri-
son county is strong, but it is not
st. ong enough to afford the lux
ury of any party rows to advance
the prestige of anybody. The
party must show that il can
stand prosperity.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-04-17

The Salvation Army trouble
between the Booths is getting to
the stage that requires a column
or more Of space to publish a
proclamation from either side.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-04-17
The Wrong Name For 1t.

Fuddy (hesitating to put his umbrella
in the rack)-Isn't there danger Of some
body taking the wrong umbrella by mis-
take?
Duddy-Wrong umbrellas are never
taken by ke!-Boston Transcript.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-04-17
Did Her Best.

Mrs. Hiram DAILY (engaging cook)-How
are you on fancy dishes9
Bridget Brittleware-Just as aisy as OF
can be, mum. But the plaguy things
will break sometimes.-Puck.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-04-17
A Society Note.

"Papa, if you don't buy me that dia-
mond necklace you promised me, I'll run
off with the coachman," said New York
girl to her futher.
"Come to my arms, my dearest daugh-
ter! You are the joy of your father"
"Then you are going to buy me the dia-
monds?"
"Oh, no! I want you to elope with the
coachman. owe him back wages for the
last six months. '-Texas Sitter.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-04-17
Resentful and Sensible.

Mrs. Finn-I think you do be lookin
illigant, Dalia, dear.
Della Gust from a seminary)-You
should not say ''do be-" mother. 1t is
awfully Irish.
Mrs. Finn-And amt Installation