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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1903-11-25

Here is brief account of the wilcs
Of the southwestern medicine man ns
described In George Wharton James
story, THE indians of the Painted
Desert Region
The ways of the llavnsupai medi-
cine men are similar 10 those of fakirs
IN an lHnds ana ayes l nuNu seen
Rock .lours after examining II patient
jump up and cNeitcdly cNelaim. IL can
see into your head and all through your
brains, down Your throat and into your
stomach, through your Kidneys blad-
der, intrstlncs, aud You are sick, very
sick very heap sick. hut | am n good
medicine man. can cure You sure, !
can cure ynu quick Dul you must
promise 10 give me So Don't forget I
must have So
In one ease with which | was famil-
lar the medicine man declared that the
heart Of one sick man had gone away
To the topmost peak of one of the can
yon walls. 1t would cost several dol
lars 10 charm II bHek, but he could do
it. Yielding IN the plcadings of the
man without the heart he began 10 eN-
crcisc his charms and lamentations, and
the next day he came in and declared
he had seen II return during the early
morning hours and his patient would
recover, His representation was cor
rect. The man WAS soon we'll and
strong and paid his six dollar fee for
having his heart returned to him with
due gratitude and thankfulness
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1903-11-25


enough MIS-. ASTON satd, drawing
Marcia mead WITHIN the hollow of her
arm.
Marcia nestled closer and said clear
": i must he StfhnS enough mamSte.
You must he strong enough, We Will
begin ny SotnG To church tomorrow.
mat VIII he the hatd'St tulng. On,
now dread facing all those curious
eyes.
No more IMAM We do therefore,
all OF us must stay away, lNor Nor
fis SAID, coming around tile corner OF
the piazza. Madeira NineS grew so
FINK there tlleN MI everything. Nor :
eyes danced MT nut ms mouth was
grave anu even SET lie hait lei, halt
dragged, very pretty woman, whom
lie seated Hh''femolhouSlN beside Mrs
ASTON, We walked across the woods,
Melalihe ana l. on purpose To ask Your
good offices. Melainie Is Mrs. Morris,
but not my wife. That honor belongs
10 my cousin "tahanl, VINO dldn know
lie was Morris until slN weeks back.
IL seems his mother when very young
married privately my Wild hcle hoy
A. disagreed Win HIM and ran away
from nm before etaham was born.
Ire daN after she l'lt hele KoN broke
his neck i'll the huht, but II was months
before ms widow knew II. Nheh she
dld know she married an old lover,
Who adopted her son ana brought nm
mp MS Ills own am, 1t seems, very
IKE my Uncle men size saw me the
first time, lust after came here, she
broke down aud told Inc the whole
story She did not know how much
or the Morris fortune was cntalled or
that Ill proving Graham the eldest
heir male | was half beggarine my
self, All that has however. settled 1t
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1903-11-25
COURTESY IN THE HOME.
Ii lis Essential 20 HappIucss In the
Family Circle.


There is no place where there is
greater need of true, refined. everyday
courtesy or where ii viii be more
greatly appreciated than in the home
circle. Yet in how many households do
we see an entire lack of it.
The husband comes in tired and sur
ly, hurrics down his meal, gives the
cat Il kick and departs without one
kind Mord or gracious act to any one.
The children are noisy and quarrel
some. The mother, tired and nervous,
has only sharp, discriminating words
fer her husband, the children and the
servant. The whole atmosphere APP
pears surcharged with the very quint.
essence Of disturbing and dishearten-
Ing clemeuts
Let visitor come in to make Il
nelghhorly call. however, and how
quickly everything Is changed Both
husband and Wife welcome him with
the sweetest of smiles and courtesy.
When the visitor departs. he is bowed
out with the most charming grace and
in silver tones invited to call again.
This Is eminently right and proper,
but why should not the same eonsid
Grafton prevail among those who ar
bound to each other by ties of FANNY
neutrality-suspicious. own. whom we love
best p Why should not the wife, tue
child, the servant, whom you meet ey
cry day In the most intimate relations
why should they not, 1 ask, be
vouehsafed some courtesy as well rs
the guest who calls for brief hour?
Charity begins ut home" we are
told, and | think courtesy should too.
No one, be lie man or woman, can
stand weeks and years of continual
fault finding or habitual discourtesy.
You bow 10 your next door neighbor
when you meet her In the street and
give her kind or cordial word. Why
not be respectful 10 members OF your
own family Try it. You will find
You will he happier for ii. Your home
will become an ideal one, and every
one will be influenced 10 good by the
light which will radiatc from it.-Pitts-
burg Press
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1903-11-25

4 camp meeting was in progress In
the wire grass region of Georgia. The
afternoon service WAS conducted by
Uncle Nose Bradford, an exhorter of
deep picty. but entirely innocent of
book learning. He took for his text
un this occasion the words OF st. Paul,
For have learned In whatsoever state
| am therewith to be content"
After talking about fifteen minutes
on the beauty Of contcntment from a
Christians point of view he suddenly
announced that he was going to throw
the meeting open" His invitation was,
IF you've got anything to he thankful
for git up and say so"
One after another rose and spoke of
peace and coutentment under elrcum-
stances that seemed impossible. judged
from worldly standpoint Some said
they were thankful for things they had
missed. and at last an old lady arose,
pushed back her sunbonnct and with n
bcaming countcnancc trlumphantly ex-
claimed. "Wrll. Brother Nose. | hain't
got but two teeth; but, thank dod, they
hit" Iippncotts
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1903-11-25

Joseph WIS an excellent cook, but he
WAS not What might he called an ac-
complislcd literary man At the same
time hc conceived the idea thai cock
cry book FROM his pen would fill a long
felt want lie set 10 work but, feel
Ing that perhaps he had made some
mistakes in composition he submitted
the work ia II prominent literary critic,
who promised Ia 20 through the work
and correct ii where necessary
After II day or two lie brought II back.
Yes he said. ITS all right so far
MS can sec. but rather fancy you've
been n little supcrllIous in your recipe
FOR lemon pudding
Have : How s that"
'N ell YOU see, You say here. Then
sit ON "A hot stove and stir constantly
Now. | really do not see how any one
is going To sit on Il hot stove without
stirring constantly. 50 think you can
do without that sentence, don't you
know -
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1903-11-25

In the household of the late Sir Hen,
~ Wentworth Acland, rcgius professor
OF medicine mt Oxford, there was so
much talk of natural science, particu-
larry at table. that even the servants
thcorlzed about II more or less pro
foundly.
In one instance the butler gave no
lice that either he or the page boy
must leave.
What is the troubleY' asked the
master Aren't YOU well trcatedT
Yes. sir I've nothing 10 complain
of in that way" replied the butler, but
no one can tell. sir, how trying IL Is To
work all day In the pantry with II boy
who believes the world WIS created in
periods when know il WIS created in
days"
\ maid who had lived In the house
hold many years did not vapOr about
the subject of general interest or try
10 discuss ii in partisan spirit She
WAS asked one day il she understood
what the professor had been telling
them
ooh, never thought of doing that
She was questioned further. and IL
came out that her appreciation of the
table talk WAS impcrsonal.
Il look across ut the dear doctor" she
said, and think to myself, You poor
dear gentleman. how YOU are enjoying
Yourself" "
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1903-11-25

The great Duke of Argyll WAS visit
ing his son, then governor general OF
Canada. and met Iongfcllow in the
American poets ancient colonial man
sion at Cambridge, Mass As they sat
together on the veranda the duke per
sistcntly asked the names of the vari-
Gus birds lie saw and heard singing in
the poets trees rs we'll rs Of the flow
ers and bushes growing in his exten-
sivc and beautiful garden. I.ongfel-
low was neither botanist nor ornithol-
ogist and lid not know.
II was surprised to find your Long
fellow such an ignorant person" said
the duke subsequently 10 an American
acquaintance.
Indeed. Pray, on what subject -
why, he could not tell me the names
Of the birds and flowers To be heard
and seen in his own garden"
May | ask how many languages you
speak" the American asked
certainly, but one.
Mr.. Lonefcllow," was the answer,
speaks six and translates freely from
almost all the languages of Europe. >
Criterion
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1903-11-25
THE UNISON WEED.
Probably "a Legacy to is From south
America or Asia.

America or Asia.
Once upon time the name of James
town must have been very sharply
shortened. Within the memory OF
many people now living James was
pronounced Jcems;" in fact, we be
licNe that that was the accepted pro
nunciation of our Nirgininn forefa-
theirs. But lin" must have been the
diminntlYe of .Jeems," as we'll as of
James; ut least we judge SO because
what is popularity known as 'the jim
son weed" really Is the jamestown
weed
Nor is there any reason to suppose
that this contraction was made jeer-
ingly or sneeringly. More probably 1t
grew into use less So" and we find
Intelligent Americans to whom 1t has
never occurred that there 10 any con
ncctlon whatever between jamestown
and Unison. All the same, the an-
thorltics say that "Jimson" Is short
for the name of the place where the
English made their first permanent set
States and where the Old Dominion 3
first capital was located.
The Unison weed, however, Is not n
native plant, but probably came 10 us
from South America or Asia. 1t Is q
question how II got TO jamestown, but
we believe 1t Is conceded that 1t Is not
Indigenous 10 Virginia. If 1t was de.
liberatcly and dcsIgncdly imported, 1t
must have been because of its medic
inal value; certainly rot for its odor,
which Is vile; certainly not for It's flow
ers and leaves, because they do not
compare in beauty with those of scores
Of native plants. And, while this weed
Is now recognized as having some me
dicinal value, ii may not have had that
reputation then" with Europeans. The
Chinese, however, use 1t to some OK
tent incidentally and may hive done
so from time immcmoriul. that country
being little given 10 the acceptance OF
new ideas or new remedies Richmond
Times Dispatch.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1903-11-25

heard of hulldozing and bullyragging
and official spite. Private Higgins took
up case after case and related incident
after incident. Not understanding the
nature of things, his relation would not
have made such an impression upon the
girl but for the captains attitude be
fore her. He quite lost his temper and
became profane, abusive and coarse Il
n degree. He showed Il side of his ma
ture that she had never suspected and
that shocked and astonished her. Fri
waite lIiggns stated his case from be
ginning TO end, and he stated it fairly
and wound up by saying:
You scc, miss, that it Is a ease of
military reform Captain Trent felt
called upon to reform Company Il, and
| felt called upon 10 reform him. I've
got to desert and become an outlaw tt
do il, and I'm thinking l might as well
20 the whole Way and leave him dead
behind me"
But you won't do that she pleaded
You may have been wronged but you
won't do murder
Then it's owing 10 your own sweet
self, young lady. but God help you II
You ever become the wife of such a
man. I'll go without harmng him
and II! say goodhy and heaven bless
YOU"
lie rode away without look back
and when the echo OF his horses foot
steps had died away the captain said:
blanche the man is n scoundrel and
a liar He told you nothing but lies.
You surely cant believe him"
She rose up and passed behind him
and united the knots ut his wrists.
With his freed hands lie loosened those
ut his ankles and rose up and said;
Blanche tell me that you don't he
lieve what he said. Tell me-
Go and resign, she interrupted him
rs she turned away to mount her horse
aud ride back To the ranch alone
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1903-11-25

No NOMeis In II.

Many places have curious names but
apparently there IS only one place
which has II name without any vow
els. That place ~ the little hamlet Of
Ws. near Paris. VS. being an uEpro-
nouneeable name, the Inhabitants Of
the hamlet haye transformed 1t into
"a U.s." but this change has not been
sanctioned legally, and on all the olIi-
cial records the name Ws stilI appears.
The hamlet has III inhabitants, and
It's sole attractions are the Chateau
dOsny. which has been for many
years in the possession Of Edmond
About's family, and the Chateau de
Nlgny, which Is one Of the best specl-
mems OF the renaissance style of archl.
lecture.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1903-11-25
Hugo aud Ills Disciple.

a young man. an ndmircr Of The
great poet attended one of Victor liu-
go's receptions, became engaged in ar
gumcnt and lost his temper. Hugo sol
EMMY rcbukcd him and he subsidized
Presently the guests retired One Of
them. however, had forgotten his UNI
brclla and returned 10 get IT. Looking
through an open door from the vestl
bulc, he perceived The young man on
his knees before the poet, sohbing out
his apologies for his disrespect, while
Victor Hugo, with almost regal dignl.
ty, extended his hand TO him aud babe
him rise
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1903-11-25

I'D like to exchange this" said IL
woman who the other day entered a
retail bookstore.
The clerk unwrapped the bundle and
glanced at its contents.
I'm sorry, madam," he said, but
we cant do it."
"Why not?" she cried. You've al
ways exchanged books for me hereto
fore"
Il know" replied the clerk politely.
but firmly, but We can't change this.
It's The Lropard's Spots Philadel-
phia Press
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1903-11-25

"And now. gentlemen says the
chairman of the committee Oh awards
at the millinery exhibition, the ques-
tion before us is TO whom shall the
chief prize 20? OF the many pattern
bonncts submitted that of Miss Meek
leigh is far aud away the most arts
tie"
"But," persists Il more experienced
member. "the bonnet exhibited by
Mime. Sokkettuum is far and away the
most expensive
A few minutes later the medal was
pinned on Nine Sokkettuum Judge.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1903-11-25

rope Is the village Of Altcnberg. on
whose border three countries meet. 1t
Is ruled by no monarch, has no soldiers
no police and no taxes. Its inhabitants
speak Il curious jargon OF French and
German combined and spend their days
in cultivating the hand or working In
the valuable calamine mine Of which
thc village boasts
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1903-11-25

Youth has its own criterin by which
to judge things which lis elders assess
by other standards. Henry had just
come into his mothers kitchen, where
she was rolling pie crust
Making pies, mothcrF
Yes, dear"
Gay, mother, Your pies taste all
right, hut why don't You make some
like Mrs. Thompson gives me and Bill
yf You can take n piece in your hand
and walk all round the yard eating II,
and II won't break
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1903-11-25

She-l Just know you don't love me
az much as you did.
He But, darling, how can you think
that
Because You are not half 50 foolish
rs you were Life
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1903-11-25

In London il you want rooms, serv.
mt or situation you advertise the
fact in machine for penny. You
write out your advertisement, put II
In with your penny, and the machine
displays It In your own handwriting.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1903-11-25

the world, il is better not TO interfere
with him too much. IT his purpose Is
right, he will be dangerous wrestler
-SchoOlmaster
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1903-11-25
LIZ IrnuI,l..

"Havc any buzzins in your earsT'
asked the doctor who was trying TO
diagnose the case
"No," replied Mr. IIenpeek, mot ex-
ccpt when have 10 stay in the house
Chicago Record Herald.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1903-11-25
Family Diplomacy,

81 turn all my bills over TO my wife.
Does she have the money
"NO, the nerve. - Cincinnati CONNER.
:ial Tribune
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1903-11-25

Great mcn ARE the commissioned
guides OF mankind who rule their fell
lows i.ccause they are wiser. Carlyle
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1903-11-25

How much do you expect 10 spend
for your wice's birthday present.
about half as much rs | SHALL
Judge.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1903-11-25

Kowes Yes: | suppose | am pretty
well Off. but not 50 well OF ms | should
like 10 he.
barnes Did you ever hear OF the pig
who regretted ihat hc lad only four
feet to put into the trough Mt Feeding
Umef RnSlon Transcript.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-10-21
INTERESTING MEETING
OF LITERARY SOCIETY
Epworth League Members Nee
With Rev. S. T. Jackson and
Discuss Topics.

The Epworth League literary society
met at the residence of Rev. S. T.
Jackson, in High street, last night,
Miss Jessie Cornell, Miss Loretta
Giles and Miss Hattie Mead read ex.
cellent papers on the influence of
Richard Mather and his sons on the
literary world. George Woglom read
paper on Oliver Cromwell Miss
Anna Haver talked on Benjamin
Franklin's literary life. Charles
Fletcher discussed Poor Richard s
Almanac. Prof. J. L. Walker read
paper on Frank lin S scientific works.
Miss M. E. Vaughan read a paper on
the benefit of the Study of American
Literature. There was music by sey
eral members. Miss Williams sole
was much appreciated.
There were several books discussed
last night. They were Little Shep-
herd of Kingdom Come, Kipling s
Five Nations, and the Call of the
Wild, by Jack Lendon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-10-21
At Meeting Last Night the Build
ing Committee was Given
Power to Make Purchase.
SMITH STREET SITE.
Building Will be Completed in Every Par
ticuIar-Wiii be Home for the Elks
Stores and Amusement ParIors Also
Steps will Probably be Taken at
Once.

AT their meeting last night the Elks
took up the question of erecting a
home for themselves. The Evening
News, several weeks ago, told of their
intention in this line, and last night
the idea took definite shape.
The committee on the building
affairs reported they had made great
progress and asked permission to pur-
chase lot fifty feet deep. 1hey were
given the proper authority to do so,
and lot on Smith street, somewhere
between State street and the Central
depot, will be purchased at once.
The plans for a modern, up-to-date
structure will be drawn. The follow
ing are on the building committee
Joseph E. Stricken, chairman; 9. O..
Baldwin, and Albert Bollschweiler,
Richard F. White and Peter Floersch.
Seven new candidates were initiated
into the order last night. After the
business session was over, refresh
ments were served. At the next meet
ing it is expected that report, that
the lot has been purchased, will be
made.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-10-21
Music Hall.

Nothing succeeds like success. The
acme of perfection. A stupendous
attraction. Go where the crowd goes
A gala week is promised the public by
those purveyors of Music and Comedy,
Simms and Morris, and their selected
company of vaudevillians. Visit them
once and their irresistible and excru.
ciatingly funny comedians will
assuredly lure you back, See the
Stanleys, authors and producers, don 7
miss George Lawson, the eccentric
Ashton and Leland, once seen never
to be forgotten, and the Only Frank
King. All the added attractions, the
great, the only Lady BRIDAL A spec
ial baragin matinee will be given and
10 cents to all parts of the house.
Children cents. adv
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-10-21
EUCHRE OF
THE L.C.B.A.
Large Attendance in Wilder Hall
Last Night All had a
Fine Time.
NEAT SUM REALIZED.

The annual euchre and reception of
the Ladies Catholic Benevolent Asso-
citation was held in Wilder Hail. last
night. For weeks the ladies have
been getting ready for the affair, and
the large attendance fully repaid them
for their work.
The euchre, which was for prizes,
was we'll patronized Miss Agnes
Ward own the first ladies prize, a
beautiful silk sofa pillow. The first
gentlemen S prize. a silk umbrella,
was won by Edward Coss. Miss
Mamie Morris was the lucky winner
of the second ladies prize, a hand
some ran. The second gentlemen s
prize, box of handkerchiefs, was
awarded to William Floersch. Miss
Nellie Burke won the third ladies
prize, work box, while the third
gentlemen s prize, a box of cigars,
went to Patrick Rocks. The fourth
ladies' prize, box of handkerchiefs,
went to Miss May O'Neall, while
Patrick Quirk won the fourth gentle
men prize, whisk broom holder.
The ladies consolation prize was won
by Miss Julia Kelly, it was a hand
some souvenir. Richard Stack got
the gentlemen consolation prize,
also a souvenir
After the prizes had been awarded,
the floor was cleared, and the crowd
danced until midnight, when a supper
was served. Dancing followed.
Following is the committee in
charge: Mrs. D. W. Blair, Mrs. John
Gibbons, Mrs. Catherine E. Burke,
Miss MAY O'Neall, Miss Mamie Burke,
Misses Elizabeth and Mamie Doyle,
and Mrs. NJ. Reardon.
The out of town visitors present as
guests of the association were: from
Elizabeth, Mrs. Potts, Mrs. DR.. Rel.
ley, Mrs. E. A. Gushing, Miss Doritha
from Pennsylvania, MI. and Mrs.
Richards; from Red Bank, James Sal
mon, from Boston, William Carheart.
The music for the occasion was fur
nished bv Nelson & Morrissey's full
orchestra The association cleared q
neat sum of money.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-10-21
REPUBLICAN CLUB
MAKES BIG START.
Dana Hall Crowded with Republicans are Members of the
Organization and from all Appearances the Greatest Success
is Assured Three Candidates for Assembly Present and
Make Speeches.

candidate here. Mr.. Martin spoke OF
the past reputation of the Republican
party in Perth Amboy as factional
city but tnat the organization of the
club showed they were going to get
together.
DR.. Henry thanked the Republicans
for the honor they had bestowed upon
him and declared that he was sure
they were going to win.
Mr.. Fordyce said he had been tour.
ing the county, especially in the
country districts and said that Repub.
lican interest was aroused and the
chance of Republican victory was
excellent.
Many of the local candidates for
city positions were present, but they
did not speak as the meeting was call.
ed more to organize a club than to
hear speeches. Mr.. Oonard announced
that there would be time to hear them
later. The meeting was then adjourn.
ed until Friday night, when another
meeting will be held. At this meet
ing date for a mass meeting, and
place where it is to be held, will be
arranged.