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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1897-06-02

IL the Phila and Reading Railway
Co. wish to keep the good will of the peo-
pie OF this section they must treat them
in more civilized fashion. Last Monday
200 passengers went from this city and
vicinity to Willow Grove by the New
Hope railroad. As the return train did
not leave until half-past twelve O'Clock,
midnight, many of the passengers gather
ed toward ten o'clock at the station to
await the arrival of the train. A little
after ten o clock the agent closed the sta
ton, compelling the people to stand out
on the platform in the exceedingly cold
night ali for two hours, some OF them
women with babies in their arms. Las,
Fall we witnessed similar scene, when
crowds of people stood Tor an hour or
two in the open air while shower was
in progress. The company should afford
comfortable shelter for its patrons, or else
give up tue excursion business
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1897-06-02

Miolele, ga1r in hand was hopping
around behind me, moro like Il wild IN
dian with tomahawk than an expert
enoed Irish water bailiff about to i'm
pale salmon Sport, too, Joined In tn,
infectious excitement and jumped al
my feet and barked at every splash thai
the big fish made. Down along tho riv.
or bank the cute old bailifY glided and
crept out behind u projecting rock.
Once ! almost ooaxed him within strik-
ing distance of the ono eyed gaffer, but
Mickle prided himself on his skill and
feared To run tho risk of missing his
stroke. OFF again dashed the fish across
the pool, rs if warned by instinct of tho
unseon danger. and il was fully ten
minutes ere / had him played back to
tho proper point
Then, like lightning flash, tho cold
steel impaled him, and tho great, quiv-
ering body was triumphantly lifted on
the gaff by the oxultant bailiff, show
ing fish as beautiful as was ever land
ed. The sheen Of his scales and the
small sea lice still clinging to him
showed that he had only just como up
from tho salt water. 1t had taken mo
exactly 40 minutes from the moment
he was hooked till he lay on the bank.
and he weighed 28 pounds by my pock-
ct scales.
Tho thunder and lightning" fly WAS
carefully extracted from his gullot, for
II had gone down deep, and tho bailiR
smiled in appreciation Of tho remarks
ON his good Judgment of water, wealth.
er and flies which | felt in duty bound
to make. | had timo for only short
rest in the shade after my exciting ex-
perienoe, when splashl splash III front
invited me to tho sport again. Sports
man 3 Magazine.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1897-06-02

The Chinese are said to POSSESS go
crets in tho preparation Of sweets that
astonish our most accomplished oonfeo-
tioners. They know how to remove the
pulp from oranges and substitute vari-
Gus jellies. Tho closest examination
fails to reveal any opening or incision
in tho skin Of tho fruit. They perform
the same feat with eggs. The shells arc
apparently as intact as when the eggs
were newly laid. but upon breaking and
opening them the contents consist Of
nuts and sweetmeats. New York Sun.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1897-06-02

81 have never had days sickness in
my liie," said a middle-aged man the
other day.
"What comfort it would be, signs
some poor invalid, ito be in his place for
a year or two" Yet half Of the invalids
we see might be just as healthy as lie, il
they would only take proper care OF them.
selves, eat proper food and digest it.
It's so strange that such simple things
are overlooked by those who want health.
Food makes health.
1t makes strength-aud strength wards
of sickness. The man who bad never
been sick was strong because he always
digested bis food, and you could become
the same by helping your stomach to work
as well as his. Shaker Digestive Cordial
will help your stomach and will make you
strong and healthy by making the food
you eat make you fat.
Druggists sell it. Trial bottle 10 cents.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1897-06-02
HO, FOR CALIFORNIA
THIS Cheapest and best Trip Ever Given
To tho Pacific Coast-Tbe Grand OPP
pOrtunity Of "A Lifetime.

The Sixteenth international Christian
Endeavor Convention will be held in San
Francisco, July 7-l2.
The New Jersey Christian Eudeavor
Union will run special train OF the finest
Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars through
from Jersey City to San Francisco and
return without change.
This solid vestibuIcd train will leave
New York (by ferry Monday morning,
June 29th, at 0 O'Clock. Special stop
over privileges will be given along the
route, including one whole day at Mani
tou and Colorado Springs, two days al
Salt Lake City, etc. The ranges OF the
Rocky and Sierra Nevada Mountains will
be crossed at daylight.
The return trip will be by the MI. Shas.
ia route to Portland, and thence by
Northern Pacific Railroad. Stop-overs
on return at Portland, Tacoma, Seattle,
Spokane, Helena and Livingston. From
the last place arrangements will be made
for those on the New Jersey special to
visit Yello astone Park at reduced rates.
The total expenses Of this entire trip
will be about one-half the price usually
charged for such an excursion. No one
who desires TO visit the great West Should
fail to take advantage Of this wonderful
trip Of nearly eight thousand miles, Mt a
total cost for oil necessary expenses Of
less than two cents mile.
Full information will be given by the
Transportation Manager, or any member
Of the Committee.
Rev. T. Il. DAVIS. Bound Brook,
Transportation Manager,
Rev. J. Clement French, ID. d.,
Newark !,
Rev. w. L. Davis, Lebanon;
Rev. L. w. Thompson, Paterson;
Mr.. l.. +. Anthony, Plainfeld.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1897-06-02
Decoration day was generally obsery.

Decoration day was generally observ.
ed in this city. Major c. A. Angel Post,
No. 90, carried out the programme as
announced in our last weeks issue. AT.
ter decorating the graves in Mount Hope
and St. Johns Cemeteries, the Post
marched to Lyceum Hall, where after
prayer by Rev. Jas. Roberts, D. D., an
elequent address was delivered by Rev.
d. L. Mccartney, of New Hope, Pa. A
company OF little girls sang prettily an
appropriate song and one or two recita-
tions were given. The old soldiers are
showing thinned ranks as the years go
by, and it will not be long before "tspsn
will be sounded and the lights be put out
and they 60 to sleep on "the eternal
camping ground. e"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1897-06-02
MoNopoLisTs AND CAPITALISTS.
Some observations ON rhem-The I4ittI.

Some Observations ON rhem-The Little
Boys View.
"My dear. says Harry, deptecatingly,
this question Of monopoly, as you call
1t, IS n great question that few
men Che always pronounces the word as
if it were spelled with eapitals) can I'M
derstand, 1t is much-much too compli-
Gated for You.
II isn't complicated in the least, says
Leslie's Weekly Only think Tor a
moment what the parent would say to
the child who declared
81 must have all the cakes aud apples,
and nearly all the bread and butter
Willie aud JaelSey and Ned have tiny
pieces of bread and butter, only each a
tiny piece, aud they are very hungry
but no matter must keep all have -
everything | can't use it, but | will
keep 1t from the others Oh, yes they
are my little brothers; but what do
care I'll keep what I've got, and try to
get more.
The most conservative OF parents would
look Mt such a child rs young mon.
ster OF greed and selhshness, and, II he
were an energetic man, would proceed
to whale him into a better frame Of
mind And how many such monsters
there are, grown 10 mans mobile y es.
tate, everywhere around us, as sadly
in need Of salataty whaling Ms ever WAS
glullonous little boy
Aud 10 think that any human being, as
reasoning and ms kind of heart az my good
Harry is should eifer exeusatofy explana-
tons of this greed aud selhshneas and
even try to make II appear something else
not quite SO wicked
We were feeding tho sparrows, Harry
and ], on our veranda roof The other day.
In the hungry crowd was one strong little
"ruliinn ia feathers who dartcd always
at the biggest piece, beat off the others
less strong Than himself, carried il away,
and returned 10 repeat the performance.
nd like to shoot that fellew, said
Harry, with look Of dire intent.
why should you, dear ~ asked,
sweetly. "lle is only one of your clever
monnpoisis. lie IS 'shrewd aud pushing +;
not meroless and selfish
Harry was silent. thanked nature fol
the little object lesson that had male him
! think.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1897-06-02
Hires Kootbecr Cannot be Imitntod.

Hires Kootbecr Cannot he Initiated.
Ii is doubtful if any modern commod.
lily, except money, has been eounterfeited
more than Hires Rootbcer by progress.
sivc and costly advertising this article has
attained II trademark peculiar TO itself,
and its wide popularity and immense sale
is an irresistible attraction for the I'M
scrupulous imitator. Justice, however,
is beginning to realize that the public
must be protected from such practices as
is evinced by the decision just rendered
by Judges Finletter and Gordon in Philu-
delphia, Court OF Common Pleas No. 8,
restraining George A. Hires, namesate
of Mr.. Charles L. Hires from mannfactur.
ing and selling u preparation under the
name of Hires Rootbeer. This is n move
in the right direction, as this superior mr..
tce should not be substituted by inferior
stuff.
May &C. 1897
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1897-06-02

Charles Pflzer, a well known club man,
OF Orange, has been fined 800 for dock
ing the tail of a carriage horse. The case
was prosecuted by Colonel Edwards,
president of the New jersey Society for
the Prevention Of Cruelty to Animals.
Two men were engaged 10 mutilating the
horse, the assistant was fined $15 and the
society expect shortly to arrest the prin-
cipal operator. There can be two actions
brought, civil ard criminal. 10 the latter
case the matter goes TO the grand jury,
and in the event OF indictment and con.
viction the penalty is a fine of $3.50, OF
imprisonment in the county Jail for six
months.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1897-06-02

The silver orators who insisted during
the last campaign that the prices Of farm
products and silver rose and fell slmulta
neously, are finding difficulty in maintain
ing their position on this subject. Corn
has increased 80 per cent. in selling price
since that time, and wheat has doubled in
price, and yet silver continues to go down
until now it has reached the lowest point
10 its history.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1897-06-02
Our Underwear
Department

is always worthy a visit, if it
is but to see its daintiness. We
take care to have what is neat,
shapely and durable. We don't
see how any Underwear can be
better.
For ladies' and children.
It's in ribbed and plain goods,
with long, short or no sleeves /;
high or low neck, or any COM
bination. From l5c, up.
A particularly good vest,
ribbed, low neck, no sleeves,
for l5c. Equal to our 25c.
vests of last year. For ladies'.
We pay especial attention to
extra large sizes.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1897-06-02

''Commenting on the Mahlon Pitney
boom for Governor, the Newark ,Sunfidy
call thinks II would be much more SEN
sible to make him United States Senator.
That Congressman Pitney would make a
good Senator no one will dispute, but the
succession TO Senator Smiths seat seems
to be already pre-empted in the event of
the Republicans controlling the Legisla-
ture Of 1899. Mr.. Pitney is making an
admirable record where he is, and as the
people Of the WITH District have shown
that they are Satisfied with him, why
not keep him there. - West Jersey Press.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1897-06-02

An interest rate OF three aud half per
cent. per annum is very low !; yet u rail
road company which putin hundred mil.
lion dollars Of bonds upon the market
recently Mt That rate OF interest, Ind nc
difficulty in finding capital to accept them
The people who are indusiriously insist
Ing that the United States should have
more money, find II difficult TO hold this
position when such quantities OF none,
are seeking investment Mt so low an in
lerest rntc.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1897-06-02

The epidemic now prevailing among
certain mill workers is very serious. Let
every person in the city cleanse the sys-
TEN and fortify the body against the at
tacks of contagious germs, by taking
Shamalias Sarsapatilla compound, the
Great Blood Purifier and Spring Medicine.
65 cents per bottle. Every bottle guar
anteed. Inquire about it at Shamalias
Bridge Street Drug Store
Hills Trenton Bread, the finest made
anywhere, sold in this city by Samuel
Walker.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1897-06-02
Try Graln.Oi Try Graln.O !

Ask your Grocer to day to show you q
package Of GRAIN-o, the new food drink
that takes the place Of coffee. Tho chl-
drcn may drink IL without injury as well
as the adult. All who try it, like it.
GRAIN has that rich seal brown Of
Mocha or Java, but it Is made from pure
grains, and the most delicate stomach
receives ii without distress. the price
of coffee. DC. aud Doe. per package.
Sold by all groccrs.
May 49, 81.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1897-06-02
4 Had Spell of Love.

A Young lady sings in our choir,
Whose hair is the color q II phoir
But her charm is unique,
She has such fair ehique,
1t is really JOY to be nhoir.
When she looks down the aisle
She gives me beautiful smaisle
And of all of her beaux
am certain she shoauN
She likes me the best of the whaisle.
Last Sunday she wore new saoque,
low-cut nj the front and the haCquc,
And lovely bouquet
Worn In such Il cute whuet
As only few girls have the knacquc.
Some day, ere she grows too antique,
In marriage her hand shall sique.
she's not a eoquette-
Which I'd greatly regruette--
She shall share my six dollars wique.
Norwich, N, j., Telegraph
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1897-06-02

The Interpretation put upon civil ser
vice reform by the Democratic head Of
the Department Of Public Printing at
Washington was peculiar TO say the
least When 4 man made an application
TO him for position in the printing office
he was required to remove his clothes and
hop as far as he could on one foot. II he
failed to hop a certain distance he was
rejected on the grounds Of lncompetency.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1897-06-02
TYPEWRITER BARGAINS.

All makes, at about half cost, fully
guaranteed, and sent anywhere subject
to approval and trial. Cash or Install
ments. Also, RENTED for family, pri.
vate and business purposes. You need
one. Write for particulars. Teaching
free. Will be in Lambertville frequently.
Shall | call next time? III. Ii. MANS
FIELD, 1870 Market street, Newark, N.
j., Hackensack, N. j. II
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1897-06-02

Are you ruptured Mr.. Shamala
has had 30 years experience applying
trusses. lie will allow you to wear the
truss two weeks and then return the
money II you are not satisfied. Lady at
tendant.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1897-06-02
Pennsylvania Railroad summer Exeur
sion Route Book.
Tue Most CoNrLRTE PubIIcArloN or
RS KIND.

On June the Passenger Department
Of the Pennsylvania X .ilroad Company
issued the 1897 edition Of its Summer Ex-
cursion Route Book. This work is de-
signed to provide the public with short
descriptive notes Of the principal Summer
resorts Of Eastern America, with the
routes for reaching them, aud the rates Of
fare. There are over four hundred re
sorts in the book to which rates are quot.
ed, ana over fifteen hundred different
routes or combinations OF routes. II is
compiled with the Utmost care, and al
together is the most complete and com
prehensiVc handbook Of Summer travel
ever offered TO the public.
Its 2l9 pages are iucIosed in a handsome
and striking cover, in colors Several
maps, presenting the exact routes over
which tickets are sold, are bound in the
book. 1t is also proluscly illustrated with
fine half-tone cuts Of scenery along the
lines Of the Pennsylvania Railroad and
elsewhere.
Any doubt as to where the Summer
should be passed will be dspellcd after n
careful examination Of The contents OF
this publication.
On and after June it may be procured
at any Pennsylvania Railroad ticket office
at the nominal price OF ten cents, or, up
on application to the general office, Broad
street Station, by mail for twenty cents.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1897-06-02

The Epworth League meeting, Sun
day evening, June 9th, at The NJ. E.
Church, will be led By George II. Salter
Subiect-"Plain Words to Everybody. "
Prov. % 20.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1897-06-02

The Ladies' Aid society of MI. Airy
Church will hold Strawberry and Ice
Cream Festival on Tuesday evening, June
Sth. Sandwiches, coiIee and other re-
freshments will be served. II stormy il will
be held the following evening.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1897-06-02

A strawberry festival will be held by
the Jr. o. U. A. NJ. Cornet Band of Point
Pleasant. June 10th, 18th and 18th, in the
yard adjoining the Point Pleasant church
building. The New Hope Band will be
present on the 18th and the Lambertville
Band on the 18th.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1897-06-02
Emergency Hospital.

All persons having bills against tn
Emergency Hospital are requested to pre-
sent them to the Secretary at once, 8,
that final accounting may be made.
BY order of
THE HOSPITAL COMMITTEE
Lambertville, June 2, 1897.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1897-06-02

1t was ANNOUNCED lately that John
ID. Rockefeler's representative nj the
recent meeting of the Bessemer Iron
Association made fight against a re-
duction Of the wages of the ore miners.
lsockefeller's representative was i. T..
Gates, OF New York. When the qnes-
tion Of wages was under discussion Mr..
Gates snid "fhe wnges at the Rookie
felcr mines will not be reduced, and il
other producers think they can improve
conditions by reducing wages they are
mistaken. That would be beginning
at the wrong end. II anything, wngcs
ought to be increased Is Let the EN-
pIoyers of the land quite generally seek
to Put wages Of the laborer up us high
rs the business permits, even through
managers salaries aud dividends come
down little, aud We shall have an era
Of prosperity and happiness TINT will
make the lives Of all much more worth
living
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1897-06-02
Times Improving.

Don't you think that you can raise
my salaryf" asked the head clerk.
"I'ye had a mighty hard time raising
it lately" replied the employer, but !
rather think can have it ready for youl
every pay day hereafter Detroit Free
Press
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1897-06-02

A movement is on foot for combine
ton of the interests of the fifty-six bene.
putting stop 10 the numerous suits for
benefits by members in arrears for dues.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1897-06-02
On Face and Hands
Terrible itching Sores Break out
Preventing Rest Night OF Day -
How Relief Was Found.

How Relief Was Found.
al have been troubled for many We "a
with itching sores ON my face and har,,l.
could not rest night o. day and ne
medicine took did not relieve me al
though tried everything l vlai .#,ag OF.
My husband one day got me l.. ia Of
Hoods Sarsaparilla aud began taking it
with the very best rcsIl ). | have taken
in all seven bottles and am now cured.
JAMES MCl.A1N, Mount Arlington, N, J.
/" Last winter broke out with sores on
my face. They were as large asa five cent
piece. heard people say so much about
Hoods Sarsaparilla that / determined to
try It. In week after began tax ing it
the sores commenced 10 heal, and in a
short time they were entirely cured"
ARTHUR q. TuNlsoN, karrsville, N. j.
al had no appetite and was without
ambition for anything. | began taking
Hoods Sarsaparilla and in short time
had good appetite and felt better"
HENRY HERLIcH, Warrenville, N. J.
You can get Hoods Sarsaparilla OF all
druggists. 81; six for So Get only Hoods.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1897-06-02
Black Skirts.

A new department in black
sateen, moreen and mohair
skirts. Well-made goods, with
felled seems; full % yards
wide. From 81 up.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1897-06-02
Hosiery.

When next in town ask to
see our ladies' and misses fast
black hosiery, at 12ac. Made
of 2-thread yarn, which means
extra strength. You'll want
them.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1897-06-02

List OF letters remaining unclaimed ia
the Post Office at Lambertvlle, N. j., fol-
thirty days
Geofge Hudson.
E. W. CLossoN, P. NJ.
LAMBRRTyILLE, N. j., May 20, 1897.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1897-06-02
Cycling.
MAN ABOUT TowN

"The American Travecr,n at $47 80,
or "The Grand Depot Special at $38 80,
have no superior. Both fully guaranteed.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1897-06-02

Five cents worth of solid enjoyment
in "Lamhcrtvillc Pulls kline's popular
segnr-Brijgc street.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1897-06-02
NEWTOWN
PENNSYLVANIA
Carriage Mandatory
d. !. d G. RANDALL, Props

The present year to this date has been the best
in our forty years of carriage building In the
number of carriages sold IL is true that the
prices have been low, but we are running bust.
ness on the plan Of quick sales and small profits
We claim TO give better wheels under our car
rlages and business wagons than any other
dealer or builder In this or adjoining counties;
THE sPoKES DO NOT GET LOOSE IN THE HUI,
which is the weak point in wheels generally.
We make and sell our own carriages They are
guaranteed to give satisfaction, and are war
Tantcd In every way. We have a good assort-
ment on hand. Persons are invited TO call and
see them, or II too busy, send for our Illus
TRATED CATALOGUE, showing styles and prices.
We also make milk wagon for retail dealers
with sliding doors and glass In sides and front
CARRIAGE REPAIRING
In all ranches In new wheels and wheel re-
pairing and hopping. we claim TO do better
work than Is generally done elsewhere. Iron
work, painting and trimming done at reasona-
Bile rates and short notice. ALL CHARGES
REASONABLE.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1897-06-02

Best OF all-"Iambertville Puffsn-
an up.to-date segar. Kline's, Bridge
street.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1897-06-02

Agents wanted for = good sellin Z
article. Address Box al, Lambertville
i. o.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1897-06-02

Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets.
Candy Catbartic, cure constipation forever.
i9c, &c IL G. G, G fail. druggists refund money.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1897-06-02
No-To- Bac for Fifty Cents.

Guaranteed tobacco habit cure. makes weak
men strong, blood pure. zoe, o.. All druggists.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1897-06-02

Educate Your Bowels With Casearets.
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever.
iOc, PC II G. G. G fail, druggists refund money.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1897-06-02

To Cure Cons II patton Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartie 10c or &c.
II c. G. G. fail to cure, druggists refund money.