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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1901-04-24
THE UNIFORM.
What a Change II Makes In the APP.
pearance of a Man.

Good Lord, What change uni
form does make in the average man"
sud an obseryant citizen. Last year
| was down in Havana at the tail end
of the Brooke administration and at
tended one of the last big receptions
given at the governors palace. | had
never seen the general, and when he
finally made his appearance at one
end OF the long, magnificent double
drawing rooms | was deeply I'M
pressed by the martial figure he pre-
sented. lie wore the full gala uni
form of maJor-general in the United
States army, with broad silk sash
spanning his breast diagonally from
shoulder to waist, a pair of enormous
gold epaulettes and a row of stars
and crosses glittering on his breast.
There was a murmur of admiration
when he entered, and | said to myself
that | had certainly never laid eyes
upon more soldierly looking man.
His big square head, massive features
and wavy iron-gray hair complement
ed his uniform TO nicely. He seemed
~ pe eAdctly IhSHlOHeu ny nature iOf
the trappings of war.
well, yesterday evening l hap
pened to be passing through the cor
ridors of the St Charles Hotel when
a rather fat, elderly gentleman walked
slowly from the elevator toward the
clerks desk. He looked as II he might
be railroad superintendent or the
general agent of some insurance com
pany. and was just such a placid old
boy as you would imagine in his ele
ment carving Il canvas back duck or
doing In a quiet corner at the club.
Still there was something vaguely ia.
miliar about his appearance, and
was wondering where the dickens |
had seen him before when | heard
somebody say In a stage whisper:
That's General Brooke l jumped as
If l had been shot The fat gentle
man was the General all right enough.
and, what's more. he hadn't changed
or hadn't deteriorated a particle. 1t
was simply case of the awful chasm
between black derby hat and cut
away coat and double row of brass
buttons with diagonal scarf and a
handful of orders. II l was a general
would sleep in my spurs. New Or
leans Times-Democrat.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1901-04-24
Pavement of Glass.

Yet another street pavement Not
satisfied with cobblestones and wood,
the city of Lyon has been experiment
ing with glass as n substitute. This
new product is obtained from broken
glass heated to a temperature of 1880
degrees, and compressed in matrices
by hydraulic force. The glass pavement
is laid In the form of blocks, eighteen
inches square. says the London News,
each block containing sixteen parts In
the form of checkers. These blocks are
so closely fitted together that water
cannot pass between them, and the
whole pavement looks like one gigntic
draught board. AS a pavement 1t Is
said TO have greater resistance than
stone: it Is a poor conductor of cold
and Ice will not form on it readily, dirt
does not accumulate upon it as easily
as upon stone and it will not retain
microbes. 1t is more durable than
stone and just as cheap.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1901-04-24
An Absurd Superstition.

A popular belief Is that the sound
produced by little insect known as n
death watch" portends the death of
some relative or friend. That the
noise made by this little creature re-
sembles the ticking Of a watch is I'M
disputed, but that 1t In anywise fore
tells the dissolution of a human being
is absurd Observation has establish
ed the fact that these little insects In
fest decaying timber and posts, and
that the peculiar noise Is caused by
them in gnawing and boring through
the rotten wood flbers In quest of food.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1901-04-24
USING HIS WITS.


showing How People May lie Guided
by Inference.
"You see." snid the man with the
bullying forehead and prominent nose,
III people would only be guided more
by Inference It would save lots OF use
less trouble"
Il don't understand you" said the
man who had been tickling plmple on
his chin.
"Why, for instance, passed frozen
pond one winter day. On the lee saw
pair of skates, boys cap and nit
ten. Out In the middle OF the pond the
Ice was broken. Did | jump to the
conclusion that II boy had been drown
ed and raise great hullabnloo about
III"
"Of course you did, or else you ought
to be prosecuted. You don't mean to
say you passed on and said nothingP
II do" calmly replied the man of the
forehead. ~ inferred instead of jump
ing to false conclusion"
but you had to infer that the boy
was under the Ice" protested the 9th.
or.
mot II bit of It. If the boy had fallen
In, the skates and cap and mIttens
would have gone with him. | simply
Inferred that he had seen II rabbit and
given chase. | was right too, In the
course OF five minutes | met him on the
road"
"Oh. You did And maybe you infer,
red something else"
"Of course did. As he had the nose
bleed. inferred that lie had fallen over
n log In the chase and got left, and he
admitted that such was the case"
"Then you ought to have wound up
the performance by inferrlng whether
It was male or female rabbit"
ut wasn't necessary. my captious
friend As l passed on l found the
rabbit, dead from overexertlon, and II
was male" Washington Post.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1901-04-24
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL "a, 1901.
SOME CURIOUS CHURCHES.
Congregations which Meet In Inns,
WindmIlIs and Boats.

" hbu
A public house is one OF the last
places one would expect to be used as
n place Of worship. The inhabitants
OF Twyford, village near Winchester,
would not consider this at all nov
city, because for several years past
the Phoenix inn has been used Sunday
for religious purposes. The room in
which the religious services are held
will comfortably hold about 200 people
and opens at the back on to pretty
tea garden. The most remarkable fea-
ture Of the services is that they are Of
ten conducted2while the public house
Is open for business purposes, and the
customers can join In the singing II
they are so disposed.
There IRE two or three instances OF
public houses which have been con
verted Into churches, and there are
also two or three theaters which are
now places of worship. The Fen dis
trlct possesses n eanalboat church
There are a large number OF people
who live some distance away from any
church, and the canalboat church tray
els from place to place for the benefit
oe such folk. Tho boat will seat
congregation of about 100.
The old chapel OF ease at Tunbridge
Wells has n unique situation. 1t stands
In two counties and three parishes
When the clergyman leaves tho yestry,
he comes out of the parish of Frant OF
Sussex. If he is going to officiate at
the altar he walks into the parish of
Tunbridge, in Kent. IT. on the other
hand, he Is going to preach the sermon,
he walks from the parish of Frant to
the parish OF Speldhurst on his way to
the pulpit.
The chapel at Milton Bryant is stu
ated In the village pond. The reason
for the selection of this strange site
was because no landowner would
would grant any other position.
The "windmlll" church near Reigate
Is familiar TO London cyclists. Not SO
familiar is tho underground church at
Brighton. Owing to some ancient
lights" difficulty, the authorities could
not "buld up" and MS the site was "a
good one they decided to "bulld down."
london Mail.
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A Quick Retort.

A leading counsel for the defendant
IN an accident damage case where the
injury had been occasioned by Jet OF
steam scaldlng the complainant's back
and neck as he was driving past the de-
PENDANTS place argued to the jury that
the plaintiff was guilty of contributory
negligence and should have looked up
to avoid the accident. The quick wit
ted counsel FOR the complainant retort-
ed: "Oh, no. II he had looked up. In.
stead Of suing for damage to the back
OF our head we should have had to
charge you FOR the loss CT both eyes"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1901-04-24
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.


IhIATE OF INITVIII IlNN, TtVENNfU
Pursuant to the order of Paul A. Queen,
Surrogate of the county of IIunterdon, made
ON the lwcnty-tirst day of January, A, D., one
thousand nine hundred and one, notice is
against the estate of Bridget Ryan, late of the
county of Hunterdon, deceased, to present
the same, under oath or affirmation, TO the
within nine months from the date of said
order and any creditor neglecting to bring
i'll and exhibit his or her claim (under oath OF
anirmation), within the time limited, will
be forever barred of his or her action therefor
against the said administrator
Dated January 81, A ID. 1901.
THOMAS z RYAN, Administrator
Jan % 1901
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NOTICE To CREDITORS.

ESTATE OF HENRY l.. VAN DoLAH, DECEASED.
Pursuant 10 the order Of Paul A. Queen,
Surrogate Of the County of Hunterdon, made
ON the Thirtisth day of March, A, D., one thou
sand nine hundred and one, notice is hereby
estate OF Henry L. Van Dolah late of the County
of Hunterdon, deceased 10 present the same
under oath or affirmation, TO the subscribers,
months from the date of said order; and any
creditor neglecting to bring in and exhibit
his or her claim lunder oath or affirmation,
within the time so limited, will be forever
barred of his or her action therefor against
the said Administrators.
Dated March 50, A D, 1901
RACHEL VAN D0LAH,( Asr,;n;strat,rs
CYRUS VAN DoLAH, aalilhissfa'ors'
April 10, 1901.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1901-04-24
Cooked Under Water.

An Englishman made wager that
he could cook plum pudding ten feet
beneath the surface of the Thames and
won the bet by placing the pudding In
tin case and putting the whole in a
sack of lime. The heat of the lime,
shaking when It came In contact with
the water, was sufficient to cook the
pudding in two hours.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1901-04-24

In these days of cheap literature,
when the masterpieces of English writ
ers can be had for Cd, It is interesting
to note that just 1000 years ago the
Countess of Anjou gave 200 sheep, one
load of wheat, one load of rye and one
load of mil!et for volume of sermons
written by a German moDk.-LoDdon
Standard.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1901-04-24
GEO. M. HOLCOMBE,
Real Estate ! Insurance,
COR. BRIDGE AND UNION SITS,
LAMBERTVILLE. N. j.
Fire, Tornado, Plate Glass, Steam
Boiler, Life and Accident
Insurance.
FIRST-CLASS COMPANIES.
CORRESPONDENTS SOLICITED.
RENTS COLLECTED.
MONEY LOANED.
PROPERTIES FOR SALE.

No. 50 Elm st, rooms and attic, desirable
brick dwelling.
Nos. 30 and eal North Main ST double
frame.dwelling Very cheap
No. 80 York street-large 8-story brick dwell
ing with large lot-hot water heat Terms
easy.
Nos 47.i9 South Franklin street Frame
dwelling houses. Easy terms
No; 20 South Main street, three-story brick
dwelling rooms and cellar.
No. 81 South Main street, brick dwelling
three stories, Z rooms.
No. IS South Main street, ; rooms. three.
story brick dwelling.
Cottage. Hill, frame house and barn with
large lot, house has 10 rooms,
Nos. 2s-so-ss Wilson street, three frame
houses, easy terms,
Franklin street,ivacantlot near Swan street
Nos. ESQ 2sS North Union street, double
frame dwelling with large lots. Always rent
and pay good interest on investment.
Nos: sl-Ss Swan street, 2l6 story brick
dwelling
Dee. 10, 1899
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1901-04-24

The manuscripts Of the fifteenth and
sixteenth centuries are In many cases
almost illesihle on account of the fad
Ing of the Ink. At that time the lamp
black inks passed out Of use and chem
teal inks became popular.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1901-04-24
Confederation.

"My wife is very considerable" said
the newly married man. "She is al
ways buying me neckties and colored
shirts"
"And | suppose you are considerate
and generous In your turn"
Eyes. wouldn't hurt her feelings
for the world. | wear 'em. "-Washing
ton Star.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1901-04-24

Until 1927 the Chinese wore their
hair long aud coiled on the top OF the
head. where II was fastened with an
ornamental pin. The Mantchoo edict
making the plgtail sign of loyalty
changed this style.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1901-04-24

wANTED-ACTIyE MAN OF GOOD
character to deliver and collect in New Jersey
for an old established manufacturing whole
sale house. ssoe a year, sure pay, Honesty
more than experience required. Our refer
ence, any bank in any city Enclose self
addressed stamped envelope Manufacturers,
Third Floor, ss4 Dearborn ST., Chicago.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1901-04-24

The editor opened his mail ana
thought at first that one letter con.
tanned an ode to spring. He was mis-
taken, but it was about as bad-an
owed TO the grocer.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1901-04-24
A Quaint Ceremony in Madrid.

A Quaint Ceremony in Madrid.
The Queen Regent held at the palace
In Madrid the ceremony of the inyest-
cation of eleven Grandees of the first
class who have succeeded to Duke
doms, Marquisates and Earldoms Gre
ated between the years 1858 and 1910
They were invested in the order OF
their precedence. the Duke of Medina
Coeii, the Premier Duke and Premier
Peer of Spain. possessing twenty titles
and f150,0 income, coming first. fol.
lowed by the Marquis Astorga, Count
Oropesa, Dukes ARGOS, Luna, Alag,
Huescar, Baena and Arion. the Mar
Quis Santa Cruz and Count Castrillo.
The Queen stood surrounded by the
high dignitaries and ladies of the
court in the royal anti-chamber, where
the new Grandees, accompanied by
their sponsors. who are Grandees of
the same class, were successfully ush-
cred In by the Lord Chamberlain and
the Lords-in Waiting All the Grandees
present uncovered when new Peer
entered. and remained SO until the SOW
ereign said to the new Grandee, Gov
er your head and speak" which he had
to do in short discourse on the merits
of his ancestors who preceded him In
title. After the inyestiture the Gran
dees passed before the Halberdier
Guards drawn up on the palace stairs,
in order that the Guards might know
them and pay them the usual honors
when they enter the precincts of the
palace, where alone they have the right
to remain uncovered in the presence OF
royalty.--Pall Mall Gazette.
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S8Ys sAR ii agDs

Cabable, reliable person in every county to
represent large company of solid financial re-
putatiou;
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1901-04-24
DR.. Humphreys

Specifics cure by acting directly upon
the disease, without exciting disorder in
any other part of the system.
NO, CURES. PRICES.
1-Fevers. COMPOSITIONS, determinations. as
2-Worms. Worm Fever. Worm Colic.,. as
3-Teethtng. Collie, Crying. wakefulnsss as
4-Disrrhea. Of Children or Adults. as
7-Coughs. Colds, Bronchitis ............ as
s-Neuraisia. Toothache, Faceache..., as
9-Headache. Sick Headsshe Vertigo. rs
10-Dyspepsia, Indigestion. Weak Stomach. 25
11-suppressed or Painful Periods. as
12-Whites. Too Profuse Periods. .....,.. as
1S-Croup. LarynsitIs. Hoarseuess. as
14-salt Rheum. Erysipelas, Eruptions., as
15-Rheumatism. Rheumatic Pains. ..,. as
16-Malaria. Chills, Fever and Ague. .... as
19-Catarrh. Influenza. Cold I'm the Head as
O-Whooping.C oush..................... .25
27-Kidney Diseases .................,.... rs
Ss-Nervous Debility. ,.,..................1.0 90
30-Urinsry Weakness. wetsine Bed. rs
57-Grip, Hay Fever. ,..................,.... as
Dr.. Humphreys Manual of all Diseases at your
Druggists or Mailed Free.
sold BY drpfssistss, or sent eH receipt Of price
New YORK.
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$9S6 Salary per wear,

payable weekly; ss per day absolutely sure
and all expenses; straight, bona-hde, definite
salary, no commission; salary paid each satur-
day and expense money advanced each week
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1901-04-24
A UNIQUE HANDLE.
Why the Owner Is Proud of the
Crook.

Crook.
A guest at one of the principal
hotels yesterday exhibited a curious
and beautiful umbrella handle to
party of admlrfng friends 1t was
crook of silver maple wood bearing
the natural bark, and its ornament
consisted OF three heavy gold hands
or rings, encircling the shaft at equal
distances. What made it remarkable
was the self-evident fact that the
bands had been put on when the
branch from which the handle was
made was part of a living tree, and
much smaller in diameter The wool
had grown through and around the
combining metal, and bulged ont Mt
either side, producing an odd end
striking effect.
sit took me four years to get the
material ready for this unmbella
handle" said the proud owner 81
live In the suburbs of st. Louis. and
have several fine maple trees on the
premises In 1893 the idea occurred
TO me, and 1 had a jeweler make me
these three rings, which I slipped over
a small branch and tied at the proper
distance with cords. had to select
a very diminutiye branch. because
otherwise the twigs would have pre-
vented the rings from going on, and
picked out one pretty high up SO it
would be out of the way of pilferers.
Then waited patiently for nature to
clinch the bands by process of growth.
l said nothing about the experiment,
and the family wondered why in the
world l climbed that tree so often. |
am a travelling man, and whenever |
returned from the road 1 would lose
no time In taking n look at my pros
pective umbrella handle. 1t was slow
work, however. and the fall of 1897
had rolled around before finally cut
the branch. Then l turned 1t over TO
an expert. who kept it ten months
longer, seasoning and polishing it and
bending the upper end of the crook,
which was done by process Of
steaming. The result is what you see
l am convinced 1t is the only thing Of
Its kind in the world, and take good
care to keep it away from umbrella
thieyes."--New Orleans TimesDemo-
crat.
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Philadelphia &
Reading Railway
Engines Burn Hard Coal-No Smoke
TINE TABLE IN EXPECT MARCH 80, 1901.
TRAINS LEAVE NEW HOPE.

For Glenside, Jenkintown and Philadelphia,
weekdays, $40, 7l6, 1000 a. m, 1245, 40, Cos
p m. Sundays, 6.l5 a. m, 400, SIS p m.
TRAINS FOR NEW HOPE.
Leave Philadelphia Reading Terminal, week
days; 7.O4, l0N a. m, s04 4.le, SOC, li,o4 p. m.
Sundays, 9.S4 a. m, l,49, Z 19 p m.
Close connection at Jenkintown with fast eI-
press trains to and from New York, Baltimore,
Washington, the South and West.
ATLANTIC CITY DIVISION.
Leave Philadelphia, Chestnut street wharf
and South street wharf, for Atlantic City:
Weekdays-E Express, 800, 800, a. M, tSatur-
days only COY, 200, 400, 800, us, p. m. Ac-
commodation 500 a, m, $50 p. m. Sundays-
Express 1900, 600, 1000 a. M, 7l5 y. m. Ac-
eommodation 500 a. M, b00p. m.
Leave Atlantic City Depot-We skdAys-Ex-
press, 7.S5, 800 1918 n m, 2.o0, 5.p, 500 p. m.
Accommodation sos q. m, so5 p; M, Sundays
Express, 1918, a. m, a.3o, $50. SEQ .p. m.
Accommodation, 7.lS a. M, o6 p m
Psrlor Cars on all Express Trains.
LEAVE PHILADELPHIA.
For CAPE MAY and OCEAN CTrr-Weekdays-
e.i5 a. M, AIS, p. m. Sundays-sf ID n, m, South
st. 900 a. m. Additional for Cape May Week
FoR SEA ISLE CrrY-WeesdayB-9i5 a. M,
New York and Atlantic City representatives,
New York Liberty Street) 2.40 p. m. Leaves
Atlantic City, $50 a. m.
Detailed time tables at ticket offices.
For further information, apply to nearest
Philadelphia 4 Reading Railway ticket agent
or address,
W g. BESLER, EPSON ]. WEEKS,
GenI Srxt. Gen.l Passr Agt
READING Terminal, Philadelphia
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STANDARD HOUSE,

1874 Dearborn st., CHICAGO,
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-12-04
RIGHT TO VOTE
Denied to Some In Ger.
tain States.
Gen. Dick Asks For an Investi-
cation.


Gen. Chas, Dick introduced In Con-
gress, Tuesday, a resolution for a
general investigation of the denial or
abridgement of the right to vote in GER
tain States, with view to reducing
the Congressional representations
from such States. The resolution re-
cites that lit is a matter of common
information and belief that the rights
of some male citizens, being twenty
one years old, to vote at elections is
denied and abridged in certain States"
In conclusion the resolution provides:
Resolved, That the matter be refer
red to the Committee on Election of
President, Vice President and Rep
resentatives in Congress, with power
to subpoena and examine witnesses, un-
der oath, and to send for records and
other evidence, to investigate fully
and completely, and report what, if
any, proportion Of the number Of
male citizens, twenty-one years old,
in any State, to whom said State de-
MES or abridges the right to vote afoie-
said, except for participation in the
rebellion Of other crimes, bears to the
total number of male Inhabitants of
such State, being twenty-one years
old, and citizens Of the United States."
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-12-04
AWAY BACK.
Gen. Dicks Seat Is In the Last
Row.

The Washington correspondent of
the Cleveland Leader, says; In the
distribution Of seats in the House,
Ohio members did not fare very well.
1t was case of "go way back
and sit down." with many of
them. Mr.. Burton, Mr.. Beidler,
and General Dick are in the
very last row. DOC" Norton was the
luckiest Of the delegation members In
the lottery. He won his old seat, which
is right In front Of the Speakers stand.
Colonel Nevin and Emmitt Tompkins,
the new members from Dayton and
Columbus, respectively, secured splen-
did seats to the left of the Speaker, and
adjoining each other. General Gros.
venor played his old trick Of inducing
a new man to pre-empt desirable seat
for him, and tEen took chance on
what was left. Last year Mr.. Gill, OF
Steubenvllle, performed this kindly act
for him, and today Colonel Morrell, OF
Philadelphia, was the victim.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-12-04
NOTES FROM
MoNTR0sE.
Especial Correspondence

RpcSiui SolleSpOlueuCe.J
Montrose, Dec. 3.-Rev. Birney is
conducting protracted meeting at
this place, will. services every even
ing.
Charley Crosier was kept in the house
by mumps last week.
Thanksgiving dinners were served
at Alvin Bair's, Isaac Crosier's and
Geo. A. Swigarts.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Capron and
daughter, Bessie, and Ara Capron anu
wife We're guests at Ben Smiths, of
Worden, Thanksgiving day.
a. A. Crosier and family spent
Thanksgiving day with friends in
Ghent
Jess Prentiss, of Copley, spent
Thanksgiving night with Paul Crosier.
A good many people from this place
enjoyed tie masquerade dance at
Client Wednesday night Miss Dora
Bair, as 'Topsy," took the prize.
Herman Robson spent a few days
last week hunting in Springfield.
Dogs chased sheep belonging to La
fayette Babcock Saturday night, killed
one. and injured seven or eight.
Some of our young folks attended the
Bell Ringers entertainment at Granger
Monday night.