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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1899-11-29
JOHN n. HAMMOND EXPLAINS TRANS
VAAt CONTROVERSY.

John Hays Hammond, the American
who became famous at the time OF the
Jameson raid in the Transvaal and
who holds very responsible positions
in connection with mining enterprises
in various parts Of the world, arrived
last Wednesday in New York on the
White Star line steamship Teutonic
with his family.
Speaking of South Africa, Mr.. Ham
mond said. "There can be no doubt
that European sympathy is with the
Beers. 1t is not so much for the rea-
son that they love the Beers, but that
they dislike the English.
at is likewise true that the animos-
ity toward England has been intensi-
fed by her friendship for us during
the Spanish war. In America there
are many who under misconcepti0n
also sympathize with the Beers in
their struggle for independence of
this so-called little republic.
'But is the cause of the Beers de.
serving of sympathy.from the Ameri-
can point Of view ? A few plain facts
will enable you to Judge. The ques-
tioa is often asked and quite peril
nently why the Uitlanders went to the
Transyaal if the laws were unsatisfac-
tory.
"The answer is that they were in
vited to go by the Boer government
and notably by Mr.. Kruger himself,
and that when they immigrated the
existing laws were very favorable to
the Uitlanders. 1t was only after
their capital and labor had rescued the
Transvaal from imminent bankruptcy
that the liberal laws were superseded
by the present adverse laws.
I'm the meantime millions of foreign
capital had been invested in the pur-
chase of Boer farms, at that time of
little or unknown value.
1.-The status of the Uitlanders to -day
is this: They own half of the land
and nine-tenths of the property of the
country.
"They greatly outnumber the Beers,
but nevertheless are debarred from
obtaining the franchise. The fran
chise law as it now stands requires the
applicant to renounce ALLEGIANCE to all
other countries, after which he is un-
der term Of probation for fourteen
years, during which time he is liable
to military service in case of war. AT
the end Of fourteen years he may OBJ
tain the franchise, providing he OBJ
tains in writing the consent OF ma
iority Of the Beers in the ward in
which he resides, and provided, more
over, that the Boer President and the
Executive Council do not object
The Uitlanders pay nine. tenths Of
all the taxes and have absolutely no
voice in the expenditure OF the money
and must submit to the most fragrant
misrepresentation OF the bulk Of the
government revenues, which is ex-
tracted from them by most ingenious
system Of class taxation"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1899-11-29

A few years ago goat was consid-
cred good only for cleaning up the
bill boards aud garbage dumps around
town. Now they are among the most
valuable of the leather producing
quadrupeds going. A certain Robert
II. Foerderer discovered process for
tanning the skin of the circus bill and
tin can scavenger, whereby the softest
and loveliest shoe that ever adorned
"my lady's" foot has been evolved.
And Bob" has grown rich with his
find, and only begun his career. His
secret is unpurchaseable and unknow-
able. Yet it sometimes occurs that
leather made to look something like
Wei kid is sold for the real Genuine
Wei kid can be made only by Robert
Ii. Foerderer. All next week a ladies'
maid will be showing the genuine Wei
kid and the Wei dressing made by this
same Mr.. Foerderor. Saturday week
promises to be a grand jubilee for the
children. They are to come to the
store with their dollies. and every one
of the little dears (the dollies) is to be
shod with II beautiful Wei kid slipper,
more lovely even than that of tabled
Cinderella. See Grand Depot adver-
tisement for particulars.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1899-11-29

Incendiaries attempted to burn the
town of Three Bridges on Monday last.
The torch was first applied to the new
flour mill belonging to Jacob @. Kline.
The flames started in the upper part Of
the mill and spread 80 rapidly that no
thing could be saved. A half hour
later Abram s. Cases large hay press
was discovered to be on fire. The fire
started on the inside, and, beyond all
doubt, was the work of firebugs.
The town has no fire department,
and the citizens fought the flames with
buckets The Pennington Fire De-
partment could not respond, owing to
there being no fiat cars upon which to
transport their engines. BY hard
work the citizens succeeded in coniin-
ing the flames to the two buildings, al
though for time it locke Il as though
the business portion Of the town would
be wiped out.
A valuable horse belonging to Case
was burned. Mr.. Case placed his loss
at $4,000, about one half Of which il
covered by insurance. Kline's loss is
$1,000, with $1,000 insurance.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1899-11-29
TEACHERS, INSTITUTE.

The Hunterdon County Teachers
Institute was in session at Fleming
ton on Monday, Tuesday and Wednes-
day of last week. The attendance
was good, 1855 teachers out of 1862 en-
ployed in the county being present.
On Monday DIR. George l. Aldrich,
of Newtonville, Mass talked on
Arithmetic. He does not believe
the subject deserves as much atten-
ton as is generally given to it in the
schools, lie would teach less arith-
metic and teach it better, giving a
thorough mastery of the few things
that the pupil will need to know and
to use in after life.
DIR. White, of Columbus, o., spoke
on The Session and the Recitation, ;"
giving good practical hints concern
ing both.
Madam Van Holden, of Philadel-
phia, gave instruction in drawing.
She Is sure that the hand can be
trained to reproduce whatever the eye
can be trained to see. Several inter
esting illustrations of the proper way
to draw common objects were given.
Miss Della \. Petridge, of Philadel-
phia, presented Reading" One great
trouble about teaching reading is that
we give too much attention to the
giving of thought by the child, and
not enough to the getting. The child
cannot express n thought until he gets
it. Teach him to get it and there will
be little trouble about the expression.
On Monday evening DIR. White de-
livered an excellent lecture on "Char-
acter, and Miss Bertha Rittenhouse,
of Fleminston, sang some choice Sc
lections. Both were highly enjoyed
by large audience.
On Tuesday DIR. White talked on
obstruction Independent of the Text
Book. He would give very much of
such instruction. Live teachers no
longer depend mainly upon books.
Miss Petridge spoke on Child
Study" All teachers do and mutt
study the child. but we do not do
enough of it. The better we become
acquainted with the child nature, the
more effective our work will be.
DIR. Aldrick presented Geography. !"
This for the first two or three years
must be oral. Teach geography from
nature from brooks and hills and ma
tural objects about you. Even in adj
vanced classes do not waste time in
locating unimportant towns, islands,
brooks, etc. Teach the principles, the
natural phenomena, and the general
outlines.
Tuesday evening DR.. Aldrick lee
tured on "rhe Modern School" to a
large and attentive audience.
On Wednesday DIR. Levi Seeley, Of
our Normal School, talked on His
tory of Education showing its inn
portance to the teacher.
Dir. White spoke ON methods of
instruction, and was followed by DIR.
Seeley, who occupied the closing
period in talk ON "Who Are Respon-
sible for the Education of the Childp"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1899-11-29

To put the brake on the wagon
going down the hill is help to the horse,
when the wagon is heavily loaded. But what
driver would think of applying the brake to a
loaded wagon going up hill II he did, his
sensible horses would probably balk. Many
man is in the condition of pulling load up
hill with the brake set against him. When
his stomach is out of order, and the allied or
gans of digestion and nutrition impaired in
their functions, a friction is set up which has
to be overcome in addition to the perform
ance of daily duties. A foul stomach makes
foggy brain and the man with disorder ed
stomach has often to grope his way through
the days business like a man in fog. lie
forgets appointments Problems seem pre-
sented to his mind wrong end to-" This con-
dition is entirely remedied by the use OF Dr
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. lit puts
the stomach and digestive and nutritiye sys-
tenn into condition Of perfect health, and
gives clear brain, a steady hand and light
step for the days duties. When constipation
clogs the channels of the body, DIR. Pieree's
Pleasant Pellets will work an effeetnal cure Of
that disastrous disease.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1899-11-29

Tho David s. Bells farm, near
Copper Hill, was last Wednesday sold
at public sale by Augustus Dilts, the
the administrator, for $43. 90 per acre.
George Britton, of Klinesville vicinity,
was the purchaser.
The United Gold and Silver Com
pany, of Woodglen, has been organized
with capital of 800, 900. The incor-
porators are Eugene Coryell, John
Dean ane Harry Davis. They intend
developing tho gold mines recently
discovered at Woodglen.
The State Prosecutors Association
met in Trenton Tuesday and partook OF a
banquet after trausacting business.
Prosecutor w f. IIayhuist of Hunter
don, was elected President aud Prosecutor
George y Angle, Of Warren. Secretary
All but four counties were represented AT
the IN citing.
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PERSONAL.

Miss Florence Reeder, of Trenton,
is visiting relatives here.
-Ex-Sheriff Ramsey, Of Fleming
ton, was in town Tuesday.
Miss Carrie Pierson, of Belvidere,
is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs Harry ].
Pierson.
w. S. Newman attended the Elk
port Exposition in Philadelphia on
Friday last.
Miss Laura Pollock visited friends
in Doylestown, Pa, on Saturday and
Sunday last.
Mrs. William Savage and daughter
Gertrude, visited in Philadelphia n
few days last week
Horace Whartenby, of Falls of
Sehuylkill, visited relatives and
friends here last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Il. II. Joiner visited
friends and relatives in Philadelphia.
Chester, Pa, and other places last
week and this.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1899-11-29

1t is authoritatively stated that the Cen
tenary Institute of tho Methodist church,
tho buildings of which were destroyed by
fire at Hackotstown last week, will be
rebuilt at that place when the insurance
claims arc adjusted. The buildings were
valued at 1926, 900, and were covered by
insurance to the amount of $4,000, II
Is stated that tho rebuilding will cost
$500, 900. A series OF buildings will be
erected to include all tho different depart
ments necessary.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1899-11-29
National Thanksgiving.

Union Thanksgiving services will be
held in Centenary M. L. Church to-
morrow at 1880 o'clock, the Pres
byterian, Baptist and Methodist Epis-
copal congregations uniting. Roy. II.
A. McKubbin will deliver the sermon.
A cordial invitation is extended to the
people of the community.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1899-11-29

After the family gathering and din
ner, it will be real treat to enjoy
"the feast of reason and flow of soul"
at the grand musical and literary en-
tertainment to be given in Centenary
NJ. T. Church, on Thanksgiving even
ing Miss Miriam Lee Early, elocu-
ZIONIST, Mr.. L. G. Hall, violinist, and
Prof. A. l.. Manchester, baritone, will
assist superior local talent in render
ing splendid programme.
Admission, 81 cts. Al seats reserved.
Diagram of church was opened at
DR. Shamalia's drug store on Monday.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1899-11-29

The New York Times thinks the SO
per cont. Dingley tariff Expresses our
most active industries. The kind Of a
tariff which the Times generally advo-
Gates closes our most active industries
The Dingley tariff Expresses them
with the biggest load OF prosperity
they ever groaned under. ~ Trenton
Epeniag Times.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1899-11-29

Rev. DIR. Robert Lowry, of Plain
field, died at his homo in that city on
Saturday. DIR. Lowry wrote "Shall
We Gather at the River ?" "Where is
My Wandering Boy night ?" /
Need Thee Every Hour" Weeping
Will Not Save Me-" and other sacred
songs which will ever keep his
memory green in every Sabbath school
in the land. He leaves widow and
three sons.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1899-11-29
STATE OF ONO, Cry OF ToLEDo,l 81.
IrghA EouNTY %"

FnAsK J. CHENEY makes oath that he is the
senior partner Of the firm Of Y. J CHENEY 4
Co, doing businesses in the City Of Toledo,
County and State aforesaid, and that said firm
will pay the sum Of ONE HUNDRED DOL
LARS for each and every case Of CATARRH
that cannot be cured by the use Of HALL's
GATARRm CUR. FRANK J CHENEY
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence, this 9th day Of December A. ID 1886
90 A. W GLEASON
t-r-9 Notdry Pubiic
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur
faces Of the system Send for testimonials,
free.
+. J. CHENEY 4 co, Toledo o.
Sold by Druggists, 7sc.
Halls Family Pills are the best
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1899-11-29

The lecture on Hawaii, given by
Rev. DIR. Cordo, in the First Baptist
Church, last Monday evening, drew
out large audience, considering that
two or three other important meetings
were being held the same evening.
The lecture was highly interesting,
instructive and entertaining. Weyen-
ture to say that week y reading about
these islands would not fasten on the
mind as many valuable facts as did
this lecture OF one hour and half
Besides, there were some exceedingly
beautiful pen pictures of the gorgeous
ocean and mountain scenery and trop-
ical vegetation of this paradise Of
the Pacific" that delighted all who
appreciate fine descriptive ability.
After listening to the lecture, every
body felt like taking trip over, but
the "wherewithal" will probably keep
some of them at home.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1899-11-29

j. ID. Bridges, editor Democrat,
N H., says; "one Minute Cough Cure is the
best remedy for Group | ever used Imme-
diately relieves and cures coughs, colds,
Group, asthma, pneumonia, bronchitis, grippe
and all throat and lung troubles 1t prevents
eonsumption. q NJ. Shnmalia
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1899-11-29
Tho laws of Now ,Jaraay nre Vi

Tho laws of New Jersey are very
strict against disturbers of religious
worship. Any officer of the church
can make complaints before Justice
of the peace against the party who
creates such n disturbance, and the of
tenders can be heavily fined and also
sent to Jail.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1899-11-29

DIR. w. Wilson, Italy Hill, N. Y,
says; II heartily recommend One Minute
Cough Cure. 1t gave my wife immediate re-
lief in suffocating asthma" Pleasant to take.
Never fails TO quickly cure all coughs, colds,
throat and lung troubles g. NJ. Shamalia.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1899-11-29

List of letters remaining unclaimed
in the Post Office at Lambertville, N. j.
Samuel Horn George Opdyke
G. A. SKILLMAs, p. M.
Lambertville, n. j., Nov. 25, 1899.
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Prayer Meeting Thursday evening
First rresbyterian Church.


Rev. II. A. MAoKupDIN, Pastor.
Services ON Sunday at 1890 A. M.
and at Z. 30 p. NJ.
Sunday School, 2:l5 T.. NJ.
Mons Prayer Meeting Mt Z r. M.
Special Services every evening this
week excepting Thursday and Satur-
day and every evening next week ex-
cept Saturday.
Sewing School Saturday afternoon
at o'clock.
Teachers M eeting Saturday evening
at 7.30 o'clock.
Regular Monthly Meeting of the
Women Foreign Missionary Society
Friday afternoon at o'clock.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1899-11-29

If yon want the very best coal get
it of Geo. w. Massey.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1899-11-29
r. RI. VAN HORN e. SON.
PLAIN TALK!

Christmas will he here in less than four weeks Will you
wait and take your chances with the crowd of the last week.
be wise and buy early thus getting the choice and best of
everything, with ample time to make your selections?
We begun to make preparations month earlier than
formerly We already wisdom in doing because
manufacturers fill their orders We certainly have
surprise for you variety and exclusive Novelties for Holt
day Gifts We would like to mention every item special but
of cannot
If you looking for fancy article and don't know
what you want, come to
Are you thinking of Landkcrchicfs We will not sell
you Handkerchiels for linen
Ladies' Handkerchefs from &c to Sl.00 each
Mems Handkerchiefs from Sc. to Toe each
Ladies' and Mems Umbrellas the newest mounts, the
: largest stock, Toe to 5000
Ladies' and Mems Glovc5Wc sell reliable gloves only,
and make customer with every pair OF gloves sold.
Mems Neckwear styles always exclusiveour Furnishing
Goods always up date.
You will find novelties in Cut Glass, Sterling Silver
Leather, China, Bric-a brac, &c &c
1t will be pleasure to show you
We cannot have your money unless you pleased.
WHAT HAVE.
reputation of twenty three years to maintain.
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First I,nptist Church.

hSN. IL. ~. tohpu, II. IL hslof.
Preaching Mt 1890 A. NJ, and 730
z. NJ.
2.15 =. M.-Sundny School.
Prayer and conference meeting, Tues
day evening, at 7.45.
Y. =. $. G. Il. on Friday evening of
this week, at 730 o'clock. Subject
"Until He Come. The Lords Sup
per" Led by DIR. II. A. Corde.
Centenary NJ. E. Church.
w. w. MoFFErr, ID. D., Pastor.
Sunday, Dec. 3, 1890.
9.15 A. M.-Class Meeting.
1890 A. NJ. Public Worship and
Preaching. Subject "A Wonderful
Truth. "
2.15P.M. Sunday School and Mon
Bible Glass.
G.45 p. NJ. -Epworth League Devo
tional Service. Topic Until lie
Come. The Lords Supper.
7.30 p. NJ. Public Worship and
Preaching Theme Goods Call for
Men. "
Glass Meetings ON Monday and
Tuesday evenings.
Prayer Meeting Thursday evening.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1899-11-29

a = % II IA.
n...,h. AThs Kind You Have kwsys Bought
''s, If EaZ1NW
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As a Fitting Climax % '~ 4
make SATURDAY. DEC 9th.
Dolls Day

at store On that day have arranged to give pair
of Dolls Wei Kid slippers to every girl in Lambertvle and
vicinity who accompanied by parent brings her doll to
the No matter how big the doll or how little or how
odd its feet shaped have pair OF slippers ready for
it, or will have them made to order.
We want every woman, child, and man hereabou to
know Vic Kid the best of all kid for shoe wear We want
them know the genuine and that costs than
imitation We want them all To know that there is
dressing for kid shoes any fine shoes for that matter the
equal of Wei Dressing.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1899-11-29
Wei Polish

the perfection of kid shine brnger Each of these
is the creation of man, and made only by him.
perfect and perfect for leather while in
Always ask for vICI KID shoes, VICI DRESS
ING and VICI POLISH. Then you'll get the best of
the best.
During the coming week shall make customers
acquainted with the special merits of Vici Kid and the Vc
Dressings One is important the other The best of
leather will give up its best service unless cared for
properly The shoes you buy of may possess every ee
men of satisfaction but if neglected when in you will
fail get it from them.
We shall have ladies' maid all next week in store
tell you of the Vici Kid and teach you how proper
lily for it. for any other leather, when in The
lesson is we'll worth learning
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v'iieii Mid
Wei Dl'eSSiing

the most marvellous ckccper and crcstoer for kid shoes
any shoes keeps them young and mellow and should
double their See it shoe polish it is
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1899-03-29
WHIsTLING SWANS.

A flock Of swans and wild geese
on their way north, stopped day
in the river at Mffiiptown, on the
23rd inst. Pbi;o Panneb,ker and
David H.fil-y, each succeeded i'll
shooting a swan. The fowls were
greatly admired by all who sa " them,
they weighed 16 pounds each. were
cream white in color, black bill aud
black feet, and had stretch of seven
feet Of wing, and when erect stood 6
feet high Orni.hoiogist B. H. War
rer, in his book, on birds of Penn.
sylvania, describes the Whistlipg
Swan. Meek longer than body.
Length about 4 feet; bill has yell
lowish spots in front of eyes, rest of
bill, also legs and feet black; eyes
brown. Plumage of adult pure white,
with the head, neck and belly in
some individuals tinged with rusty
The young are said to BIS light lead
color, with head and neck tinged
with yel'owish brown, and the color
of legs, bill and and fact is described
as being much paler." "H4bitaie;
whole of North America, breeding
far NORTH"
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1899-03-29
OUR NEW CITIZENS.

SAN FRANCISCO, March pa
letter from Captain McQuesten,
surgeon of the Twenty eighth reg
ulars, now at Manila, tells of the
release of A. B. Peters, a photo
grapher, who was captured and
tortured by the Filipinos.
Peters was made prisoner while
taking pictures outside the lines.
He was thrust into filthy Jail,
where he was visited by a native
captain, who tested his sword on
his body and threatened to kill
him. The rebel chief then called
in a number of naked savages, all
armed, who executed a war dance
and made passes at Peters, one OF
whom wounded him in the arm.
The next morning he was taken to
MalOlOs, where he found eight
-mericans, two Englishmen and a
Spaniard. From here he finally
secured his release through the
Intervention of American officials.
1.-THE savages who attacked Pet
ers," continues Captain McQues-
ten, "were of ..iiie tribe known as
head hunters and cannibals. They
live in the interior of the islands,
and will not show any mercy sxul
Ills to anv nnfn-fna~ete white A.s-s
who may fall into their hands,"
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1899-03-29
MATCHMAKING IN JAPAN.

There exists in Japan, among
Some of the CLASSES, certain custom
of hiring a mid woman, nakods, or
professional matchmaker, in order to
make an engagement between q
couple, writes Ono.o Watanna in
the April Ladies' Home journal.
"lt often happens that family will
desire an alliance with another
family with whom 'hey are not iuti-
mately acquainted. Th'n are the
services Of the professional march
maker invaluable. To be successful
in such profession one must pev-r
bs known ss such 10 the family SHE
desires 10 court. Very often nakodas
and midwomen follow this profession
for years and yet are not known as
such save t. those who have employ.
ed them. Most of the matchmakers
are very honest, and it is their duty
to discover all the good and bad
points Of the couple and point them
out to the parents; they give good
advice and do everything possible to
promote the happiness of the pair
They travel back and forth TO the
homes Of the young people, who are
entirely ignorant of ,heiT motive
carrying compliments and presents
and trying in a delicate manner t.
work on their sentiment"