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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1901-05-15
ENGLAND'S PEASANTRY.
Conditions n Century Ago Contrast
ed with the Present.

ed Nfth the Present.
The agricultural lahorers of today
are certainly better clad, more luxurl..
ouSly fed, have more leisure, are better
educated and are rapidly becoming bet.
ter housed than their forefnthers q cen
fury ago. Aud II these are theEmaIp
constituents of happiness then they are
happier
ON the other hand, their grnndfathers
and great grandfathers We're much
more gay and light hearted than the
modern. They enjoyed their lives
much more than their descendants do,
they had incompnrably more laughter,
more amusement, more real delight5i
the labor OF their hands; there was
more love among them and less hate,
The agricultural laborer had bad
drunken time between % or 80 years
ago, aud he has been growing out of
that \ village sot Is now very rare
bird, IA rare rs he was 100 years ago.
Then the lahorer could not afford n
drunken dchaueh; he had not the
wherewlthal, His master, the farmer,
did drink and sometimes deeply In the
days when lac was prospecting. And
for few years after the rise of the la
borer's wages. some % years ago, the
laborer was the puhllcan's friend. But
hard drinking has been steadily declin-
Ing and the habitual drunkard Is look
ed upon as coarse brute TO he avoid
ed, AS TO other vices, things are pref
~ much rs they We're, am afraid
rather worse than better.
Perhaps the saddest characteristic of
the men of the present as compared
with the men OF the past Is that the
men of the past We're certainly more
self dependent-I do not mean indie
pendent In the sense in which that
word is used now-more resourceful,
more kindly. more courteous and con-
tented with their lot than their de
scendants are.
| think | know something about the
English peasantry of century or two
gone by. | think | know just n little
about the agricultural laborer nova
days. | bear him genuine love and
feel with him n cordial sympathy, and
there Is 10 knowing any men or any
class of men whom we do not love and
sympathize with. But as to the agri-
cultural laborer OF the future. am
sometimes inclined to doubt seriously
whether before another century has
ended there viii be any such thing as
an agricultural laborer TO know
Nineteenth Century.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1901-05-15
AN INDIAN CIGAR SIGN.
The Fate That Overlook One Aggres-
siye Wooden Savage.


The city of Little Muddy, on the up-
per Yellowstone, was an exceedingly
wide awake town in 1887. When it
had reached the mature age of 3
months, every kind of business man
was represented except the cigar deal
er. and the next week Il man from Chi
cago named Stark opened tobacco
store, with large, gaudy and aggres-
siye wooden Indian In front, holding a
tomahawk sayagely In one hand and II
bunch of cigars In the other. 1t would
take chapter to tell OF all the trouble
Stark had with that wooden aborigine.
This variety of sign was rare in that
region, and gentlemen not unconnected
with the stock growing industry who
came in from the ranges wearing spurs
and weapons would resent his threat
ening attitude-for that matter, no In
dian, even the most peaceably dispos-
ed. was popular. He was knocked off
his pedestal half dozen times a day
Stark learned to know what had hap
pened whenever he heard dull crash
In front and would step outside and re-
store his fallen warrior
But the red man did not meet his
Waterloo till lobe Hartley and
friend, preserved to us under the name
of Long Isaac, came In from the Light
ntng's Nest neighborhood. A close
friendship existed between these two
worthless. 1t was their first vacation
from the ranch for several months.
They wandered about town In a re-
ceptive mood and sought to enjoy their
visit. No facts are extant concerning
their condition after some hours, but
we may perhaps be allowed our suspi-
cions. Finally they separated, and
lobe, coming along to the Indian and
not noticing his appraised Ratchet, sat
down at his feet to rest. He soon fell
asleep and sank lower At this june
ture Isaac came around the corner and
took IN the tragic situation at glance
KILLED my partner for Il simple
bunch of cigars, did youf" he cried
well, We'll see about it!' and he pro
duced his firearms and began shooting
accurately and rapidly. At the end of
ten minutes Stark gathered up his no
BILE savage IN a basket, while the resus-
citated lobe and the avenging Isaac
moved off arm in arm.-Harper's Mag
aZine
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1901-05-15
WEDNESDAY, MAY Is, 1901.
THE NEW TENANT.

Now, when he left my life ! drew
Close shut the easements Of my heart
And locked the door, and In each part
Strange darkness reigned, iorlorn and new.
There pierced no happy sunshine through
The barrier Of fastened doors;
The dust lay thick upon the floors
Where rosemary was Btrewn and rue.
But on certain day came one
Who knocked and would not be denied
And threw the rusted easements wide
And entered with the wind and sun
The dingy webs that grief had spun,
1he dust that sad neglect had laid,
Tie faded Langings, rent md frayed.
Had vanished ere his work was done.
On. be- hath swept ny heart Tor me
Chan 81 Old Borrowing and doubt.
AHA be hath set 1t all about
With peace aud happy certaintyl
On. home be glad for such as he
And very Ewect nor let him find
Hat gh9si one tenant left behind.
Tint silent. sad eyed memory
IheGd5sIa Garrison IN Ilarper's Razsf.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1901-05-15
Followed Advice.

THE oculist recommended that try
glasses"
did you take his adyice?"
"Yes. tried 'schooners' and
ponies -
Well did they benefit your eye
sight?"
Yes; after trying them l can see
double Chicago News.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1901-05-15
Truth and Obedience.

Caller-Bridget Mcguire has re-
ferred me to you for her character,
madam.
Housekeeper-Well. she's very
good girl
Caller-I suppose you found her
truthful and obedient then?
Housekeeper-Well she could hard
ly by both. You see, frequently had
occasion to tell her to say | wasn't at
home.-Philadelphi Press.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1901-05-15

Managing Editor CUTLER writes more
than twice as much as any other mar
ON the stan. He really deserves {,
have his salary raised
Business Manager-On the contrary
he ought TO have il reduced. Just think
OF the money he costs us In year in
the matter of pens. ink and paper,-
Boston Transcript
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1901-05-15

wANTED-ACTIYE MAN OF GOOD
character to deliver and collect in New Jersey
for an old established manufacturing whole
sale house. $500 year sure pay, Honesty
more than experience required. Our refer
ence, any bank in any city. Enclose self
addressed stamped envelope Manufacturers
Third Floor, ssl Dearborn ST., Chicago.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1901-05-15
The Old COMPLAINT.

Il told him" said the strong minded
woman who had turned burglar, that
II he dared to yell I'd pound him to
a jelly"
Why" queried the other female
crook
We'll, he wouldn't jell."-Philadel.
phia Record
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1901-05-15

Many men In China do not marry.
the priests who serve ~ the temples
and those who take up literary pun.
suits abstaining by choice, while many
remain single by reason of their pow
erty.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1901-05-15
Took the Hint.

What is your opinion of the open.
door policy?"
"It depends on the season. Just now
l don't think it ought to be open"
Thereupon the man in the Office look
ed at the interviewer in such a mean
ing way that he Immediately went back
and closed it.--Chicago Post.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1901-05-15
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

ESTATE or HENRY l., VAN DoIAa, Deceased
Pursuant to the order of Paul A Queen
Surrogate of the County of huuterdon, made
on the rhirteth day of March, A. d, one thou.
sand nine hundred and one, notice is hereby
given to all persons having claims against the
estate of Henry l. Van nolah, late of the County
Of Hunterdpn, deceased to present the same
administrators of said deceased, within nine
months from the date of said order; and any
creditor neglecting 10 bring in and exhibit
his or her claim under oath or sftirmationl
within the time SO limited will be forever
barred Of his or her action therefor against
the said Administrators.
Dated March 50, A. ID, 1901.
RACHEL VAN DOLAH,( A3,,,,,fs.,o.,rs
CYRUS VAN D0LAH, Administrators
April 10, 1901.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1901-05-15
Plenty of Business.

Justice Honks-Just Think In Port
ugal boy may marry when he's four.
teen and q girl when she is twelve"
Lawyer Spriggs-Say, let's you and
me form partnership with some good
divorce Judge and go over there
Chicago News.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1901-05-15
Quite a Different Thino.

Mr.. Doe-I am surprised that you
put up with your sons extravaganza.
Mr.. Roxe-Oh, don't merely put
up for it.-New York Journal.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1901-05-15
Method In His Madness.

Short wish l were a rumor.
Longevity so?
Short-Because rumor soon gains
currency.-Chicago News.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1901-05-15
The Women shave Their Heads.

outward and visible evidences of the
aboriginal have been softened down
with veneer which the softeners
fondly imagined is indicative of in
ward and spiritual grace. This is along
a 800 mile stretch of the White Nile,
where the Shilluks live and move and
have their being.
Now, the Shilluks are picturesque
and a promising people. They have
their Fashoda for a capital and their
memories of Lord Kitchener OF Khar-
tum which no man may take from
them. Wherefore, what matters it that
they have lost their original lawless-
ness, their former turbulence and their
cheerful speciality of roasting the en-.
envy on the point Of the spit?
Now the Shilluks are so civilized
they carry short wooden clubs after
the fashion of the Broadway police
man and occasionally brandish a long
spear in true light opera style. They
lead an enviable life, these Shilluks;
nothing to do all the livelong day but
lie on the messy bank and spear the
horny hided hippopotamus as he glides
within range, or make dead crocodile
of live one by the simple expedient
of harpooning him through his yitals.
AS for work, that is for woman, and
my lord of the Shilluks never puts his
hand to 1t.
Agriculture Is yet an undeveloped
industry, and what little developing
has already taken place has been at
the instance and hands of the wives.
The Shilluk country is not the birth
place of the seven brotherhood sisters
Of glorious hirsute memory. All the
women of the tribe shave their heads.
New York Herald.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1901-05-15
BEAUTIFUL MAGAZINE FREE.

We will send absolutely nee to every
woman who will send us her name and a
2c stamp 20 pay postage, a specimen copy
of L'ART DE IA MopE, the finest fashion
journal ever published. We do this be-
cause we believe that il you see copy you
will send $3.50 for q years subscription.
Beautiful costumes in many colors, with
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hundreds of designs in black and white,
and page after page of reading matter of
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found in this beautiful magazine Send
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E-BROuGHTON CO.,
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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1901-05-15

Nobody declines one of Kline's
segare. No pun intended.l
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1901-05-15
BATTLES OF NATURE.
Uneeasing Struggles whtoh End \
Survival of Fittest.

Unceasing Struggles whtoh End In
Survival of Fittest.
We read the tablets OF long ago
which the geologist has deciphered for
US, and we find them an endless story
of battles. The successful species
which occupy the great geological
horizons have come out of great tribu-
lation. The trilobites and stone lilies
of the silurian period, the gigantic club
moss and fluted sigillarlans of the coal
age, the enormous ammonites of the
jurassic and chalk epochs, the mighty
elephants and majestic deer forms of
the tertiary era are magnates of the
times and masterpieces of the struggle.
They have been redeemed at great
price, even of a thousand species and
tens of thousands of individuals who
fell short OF the typical fitness and
were killed out. These magnates, each
In Its turn, were pioneers OF progress,
like the scouts of a great army and
were caught In physiological am
bush.
The pedigree of the horse In the most
recent past has been made out, traced
shall we say, for hundred thousand
years before man came on the scene
for Lord Kelvin asked the geologist
to hurry up and not be too lavish with
time or we should have said 100000
years before man. The fieetness, grace
and strength of the horse are owing to
his ability to walk on one toe, to which
have been correlated the wonderful
instincts by which he has become the
partner of man In his Industries and
struggles. He has been derived In
almost n strict graduation from the two
toed, three toed, four toed and five
toed ancestors which fiourished in the
ages which preceded man. Myriads of
individuals and all the species and
varieties died out to make room for the
one toed selection to enable this favor
lite to occupy the ground unthwarted
by crossing or by recurrence to average
forms. He was redeemed ut great
price and has come through a great
tribulation.-Contemporary Review.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1901-05-15
RENTS COLLECTED.
MONEY LOANED.
PROPERTIES FOR SALE.

No. 50 Elm st, rooms and attic, desirable
brick dwelling.
Nos 2i9 and 25l North Main st double
frame'dwelling Very cheap.
No. so York street-large S-story brick dwell
ing with large lot-hot water heat Terms
easy.
Nos 1919 South Franklin street Frame
dwelling houses. Easy terms
No. 79 South Main street, three-story brick
dwelling; rooms and cellar
No. 81 South Main street, brick dwelling,
three stories, 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-s0-se Wilson street, three frame
houses, easy terms,
Franklin street,.vacsnt lot near Swan street.
Nos. 2S3- 1856 North Union street, double
frame dwelling with large lots, Always rent
and pay good interest on investment.
Nos; 1888 Swan street, 9la story brick
dwelling
Dec IS, 1892
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DR.. Humphreys

Specifies cure by acting directly upon
the disease, without exciting disorder in
any other part of the system.
NO. CURES. PRICES
I-Fevers. COMPOSITIONS, Infammations- as
2-Worms. Worm Fever, Worm Colic... as
3-Teething. Collie, Crying, wakefulness as
4-Diarrhea. of Children or Adults. .20
7-Coughs. Colds, Bronchitis. .25
S-Neuralgia. Toothache, Faceache.... .25
9-Headac che. Sick Heads abe. Vertigo. rs
iO-Dyspepsia. Indigestion, Weak stomach. rs
11-Suppressed or Painful Periods. as
t2-Whites, Too Profuse Periods ,...,.., as
13~Croup. Larynsitis, Hoarseness,..... as
14-salt Rheum. Erysipelas, Eruptions,. rs
15-Rheumatism. Rheumatic Pains. rs
16-MaiarIa. Chills, Fever and Ague 49,. as
19-Catarrh. Influenza Cold in the Head as
20-Whooping- Cough .................... rs
27-Kidney Diseases ,..,.................. rs
2S-Nervous Debility LOO
3O-Urinary Weakness, wettlng Bed. rs
7S-Grip. Hay Fever OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. rs
Dr. Humphreys Manual OF all Diseases at your
Druggists or Mailed Free
sold by dF9gssts or sent xS On receipt q ps &,
New York.
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Tonic Hypophosphites

A Nutritive Stimulant and Tonic
to the BRAIN and NERVOUS
SYSTEM.
Stimulates and tones up the AP-
PETITE, improves NUTRITION,
and gives strength and
yigor TO the body.
OF great value in CONSUMPTION,
BRONCHITIS, ASTHMA, COUGHS,
COLDS and other diseases of
the LUNGS and THROAT,
NERVOUS EXHAUSTION,
GENERAL DEBILITY,
and other affections
characterized by
impaired nu-
triton.
Large Size, 75c.
Small Size. 45c,
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1901-05-15
Philadelphia &
Reading Railway
Engines Burn Hard Coal-No Smoke
TIME TABLE IN BfFECT MARCH 80, 1901.
TRAINS LEAVE NEW HOPE.


For Glenside, Jenkintown and Philadelphia,
weekdays, $40, T16, 1000 a. m, l2.45, 430, sos
p. m. Sundays, els a. m, 405, 615 p. m.
TRAINS FOR NEW HOPE.
Leave Philadelphia, Reading Terminal week
days, 7o4, 1904 a. m, 2A, 4l9, COZ, ll.o4 p. m.
Sundays, 9.S4 a. M, f,49, 719 p. m.
Close connection at Jenkintown with fast ex-
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-Express 600, 900, a. M, (Satur-
days only COZ 200, 400, 500, us, p. m; Ac-
commodation 500 a, m, $50 y. IN. Sundays
Express, 5000, geo, 1000 a. m, us p. m Ac-
commodation 500 a. m, 5.O0p. m
Leave Atlantic City Depot-Weekdays-E
press, 7.S5, 800, 1918 a. m, $50, $50, SEQ p m
Accommodation SOS a, M, 4;oo p. m. Sundays
Express, 1918, a m, 4s0, $50, 500 p. m.
Parlor Cars on all Express Trains,
LEAVE PHILADELPHIA
FoR CAPE MAY and OCEAN CITY-Weekdays-
St. 800 a. m. Additional for Cape May Week
days-5.0o p. m
FoR SEA ISLE CrrY-Weekdays-s.i5 a. m,
5.00p m.
New York and Atlantic City Express--Ieaves
New York Liberty street, $40 y. 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. EDISON J. WEEKS,
Gen'l Supt Gep1 Pass'r Ast
Reading Terminal, Philadelphia
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-07-26

Miss Edith Holman went to James
vile last evening for visit.
Ole Haug arrived in the city yester-
day from Marshall for visit.
Mrs. J. B. Swan and grand daugh-
ter, Lenore, went to Garden City today
for a visit.
Geo. 81. Foster of Fairmont is the
guest of his mother, Mrs. 7. 81. Foley
of this city.
Potatoes wanted at the Mankato
Fruit and Commission Co. Highest
market prices paid.
GAINESVILLE Argus: Miss Nellie Lake
of Mankato is spending few weeks
in this place, the guest of her frien
Mrs. J. R. Williams.
Mrs. B. M. Weibezahn of Chicago,
Mrs. Herman Ludcke of Butte, and
Miss Lulu Ludcke of Kasota were in
the city last evening.
The expressions of grateful women
who have experienced wonderful bless
ings using Rocky Mountain Tea, COM
pensates us for our efforts in their
health. j. G. Thro.
There was a nice shower of about
fifteen minutes duration at Madison
Lake yesterday afternoon, and last eve
ming at the lake it was most delight
full, a strong breeze blowing making
the sailing fine.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-07-26
SENSATION SPOILED.
Finding of a Hat Supposed to Have Been
John WideIl's.

The finding of straw hat with red
stains on it this forenoon caused the
police to believe that they had found
John Widell's hat. 1t was noticed on
jackson street near the alley between
Front and Second yesterday by DR..
James, who picked it up and laid it
where he could get it later. When he
went after it this morning it was gone
After some trouble it was found and
turned over to the police.
The hat had been run over and was
somewhat crushed down. 1t had a
black band about it. Gus. Widell was
asked to call at the city hall and
identify the hat.
Later, it developed at the spots on
the hat, at first supposed to have been
blood, are probably drops of red paint.
1t also came out that the hat had
been identified by Nyquist & Iverson
as one that customer threw away
several weeks ago on buying a new
hat, 1t had been thrown into a waste
paper box, where it had remained I'M
til within day or two.
A young woman whom John Widell
was soon to have married was about to
start for America from Sweden when
Mr.. Widell's death occurred. She was
to have come to this country and the
ceremony was to have taken place i'm
mediately. 1t was for this purpose
that he had his new house constructed.
There are no further developments
in the case.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-07-26
DIED THIS MORNING.
John Lunn Passes Away at Redwood
Falls.

TduSs
Louis Janda received a telegram this
morning announcing the death of John
Lunn, which occurred at 3 10 a. m. at
Redwood Falls. Death was due to
heart trouble, although Mr.. Lunn had
been sufferer for years with stomach
and other complaints. He had been
critically ill for several weeks past and
his death was not altogether unex-
pected.
The deceased was fifty eight years of
age. and leave his wife and two sons
John D. and Ralph, who are engaged
in the restaurant and confectionery
business at Redwood Falls. He was
we'll known in this city, having resid-
ed here for number of years. He
travelled for various shoe houses the
last one being the W. R. Lynn Shoe
Co. of Auburn, Me. He was a sue
cessful salesman, good citizen, a
kind friend and neighbor, and was
public spirited. He took deep and
active interest in politics in their
broad sense, and was Republican
from principle and assisted the party
on the stump.
The sympathy of all friends in this
city will be extended to the family of
the deceased in their affection. The
funeral is to occur Saturday at Red
wood Falls, where the family has re-
sided for some time.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-07-26
OBITUARY.

Caleb Leavitt, who has been resi-
dent of this county for thirty-six years,
died at his home at five o'clock Sun
day morning, July 21st, 1901, aged
nearly SO years.
The deceased was born at Ossipe, N.
H., August 10th, 1916.
When a young man he removed to
Massachusetts, and after having been
employed in large nursery for sew
eral years, where he thoroughly learned
the. business, he purchased land at
Woburn, ten miles from Boston and
established himself in the same bust
ness on his own account and was very
successful He was married in Bos-
ton, Nov. 18th, 1850, to Miss Lucy
B. Nutting. In 1857 he came to Min
nesota and after having determined on
a location he returned to Massachu-
sets for his. family, bringing them
here in the fall of 1868.
In partnership with his brother,
Jonathan Leavitt, he engaged in the
milling business also farming at Ma
della, Mimi, which was then an ex-
treme frontier.
Just as pros perity was beginning to
come to them the Sioux war COM
menced in August, 1862, when the en-
tire settlement at Madelia were driven
from their homes and several killed
by the Indians.
Jonathan Leavitt died in September
of that year. His death was without
doubt caused by service and exposure
during the Indian war.
After remaining in Mankato through
the winter Mr.. Leavitt returned to
Madelia in the early spring of 1868,
living there until the spring of 1856
when he removed to the present home
at Spring Island He was a member
of the Methodist church and an honest,
upright Christian man and obliging
neighbor. -
= Services were conducted by Rev. J.
W. Powell and Rev. J. D. Mccormick
and the remains were laid at rest at
the Minneopa cemetery.
He leaves wife and three sons,
7. F. Leavitt of Slayton, Mimi b. II.
Leavitt of Lake Crystal and Seymour
L. Leavitt, who resides on the home
farm.