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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1904-07-06
FATE OF A BIG OHIO TREE.
Size of This Great Sycamore Was the
Cause of Its Destruction.


The greatest tree ever seen by white
men in Ohio is believed to have been
the enormous sycamore or more prop
eIly, buttOnwood. which stood in what
is now Valley township. Scioto county,
in the rich bottom lands uf the SciotO
river.
1t was 50 predieionS in bulk that as
early as $50 It was described in the
Cincinnati Almanac as on Of the natu
raj wonders Of ohio. In June, lSos, uc
cording To whit seems reliable testi-
mony. fl party Of thirteen persons. all
on horseback. rode into the hollow
tiank Of this sycamore and found that
room enough remained for two more
horses aud their riders. lie tree
fOiktd about eight feet from the
ground. aud IL was hollow when first
seen ~ the white settlers The eircum-
ference. Of the trunk was about sixty.
three feet at the base aud i've feet
from the earth 1t was forty two feet In
glrth These figures remind the reader
vi the famous big trees Of California.
The opening into the cavity within the
trunk was ten feet wide at the bottom,
niue aud half feet high. and the hol-
low was about fourteen feet in diane
ter.
Ihr account which has been pre-
served Of the fate Of this enormous tree
IS very odd 1t is claimed that the 81
ant huttouwood was kept uninjured as
a great curiosity until the farm on
which it stood was used rs stock
farm by one Thomas Dugan This
stock breeder turned several valuable
bulls into the fields where the huge
tree stood and two of them fought in
side It's trunk. In that small space for
a bull ring the victor WAS able to pre-
vent the escape OF his rival, and the
weaker was killed. This affair con
WINGED Dugan that the largest tree in
Ohio was Il menace to his stock, and
he cut it down. Later hogs kept In the
same field were attacked by cholera,
and the owner reasoned that their hab-
il Of lying inside the hollow stump was
lad for their health, and 50 he had the
stump removed Ii may we'll be doubt
ID whether any other immense tree
was ever destroyed because " fight
between two bulls -Cley Gland Leader.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1904-07-06

\ tourist after visiting the Blue
grotto at Capri was approached by a
fisherman who demanded II cents ad-
mission The tourist having no
change. gave him five franc note
and got back handful of coins Look
ing them over. he said. "Padrone, why
haven't you given me ut least one good
coinf" The fisherman laughed took
back his Greek. Roumauiau. Argentine
and other entlandish coins aud gave
the tourist Italian money
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1904-07-06
eULYe 1904.
SEOUELS TO STORIES.
As IA Rule They Are Not as Good as
the Earlier Books.


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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1904-07-06

Among the ruined cities Of Peru
nearly fifty different kinds Of musical
instruments have been found. Unique
among these are many double whis-
thing Jars or musical water hotties
Near the top of the first or front jar,
which is usually surmounted by a hu-
man or animal figure IS the opening of
the whistle When the Jars have been
partly filled and are swung backward
and forward n number Of whistling
sounds are produced. As the vessel
swings forward and upward the water
is lowered in the first jar and rises in
the other. In the backward motion it
PUSHES back into the first, forcing the
air out through the whistle
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1904-07-06

Tea. with an admiXture of salt and
in Mongolia. 1t Is not reeommenda-
bic Snuff taking Is universal and
the offer Of the snuff bottle IS the gen
eral method of greeting MolgoIs APP
pear 10 seclude their wor - iii some
measure, at least, from $ ~. and
a travellers arrival Is U.s. tic sir
nal for hasty departure Is e ladies
of the family for the tents Of their
next neighbors
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1904-07-06
OIL ONTHE WATER.
Its Soothing Eject Was Known az
Early ns the Sixth Century.

Early ns the sixth Century.
\ few gallons OF oil east upon stormy
seas moderates their violence and pre-
vents the waves from breaking with
force. That this is the ease has long
been known. Thcophy lactcs the Ey
zantine historian Of the sixth century
propounded the question, Why does
oil calm the sen 2" and answered it 10
the effect that as the Wind IS subtle
and delicate thing and oil Is adhesive
and unetuous the wind Elides over the
surface of the water on which oil has
been spread and cannot raise waves
The wind. In fact, slips over The water
without being able to obtain a grip.
In the gulf Of Mexico there is a re
markable stretch Of water about tive
miles long by three=quurters of milo
broad to which the name of "uil spot
has been given because in the worst OF
storms the mariner finds still water
there
Its character as a safe harbor of ref
uge is said to be due to an oily proper
" of the mud stirred UP by the storm
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1904-07-06
Your Dear OLD Mother.

Young man, did you ever put your
arms around your dear old mother. who
has loved and cared for you, and tell
her that you love her and are grateful
for the tears she has shed and the
prayers she has offered for you? She
may think that you love her without
your assuring her that you do. but 1t
costs YOU but little effort to tell her,
and your words may bring more joy
and sunshine TO her heart than you
ever dreamed of Exchange.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1904-07-06
ATLANTIC CITY DIVISION.

Leave Philadelphia, Chestnut street
and South Street Ferries:
For Atlantic City-.G 90 a m, cl, =
m s ex, IS am exp, $500 a M exp,
% IN exp. S10am exp, t10:45 a m exp.
S1l a m exp, II p m exp, 30 y Ia
exp, t2 p M exp, p p IN exp, et3 40
p m exp, "A p m exp, ti:30 y m exp,
As u IN exp. 5p m exp, s. y m lei.
1910 p m lei, at5:i0 p m exp. .7:15 p N
1870 y m exp.
For Ocean City 81 m, .s:45 m.
S915 IN, III: "a m, 1915 p IN, IA 70
p m, - y m, at5;40 y m
For Cape May-Si7 m, 1870 m.
+S:45 m, S9:15 a m, t1l:ij a IN, bil 40
p m, ct4:l5 p M, p m, at5A0 p m
Sea lsle-St1 IN, *S:45 m, t2:f5
p m. dt4:20 u m, s. p m, at540
-" Daily "S' Sundays, - Week
days, "a" South St. 20, s'b' South
st. $40, &c" South St. 1. ID" South
st. 4:l5. ''e' South st. $3.50, 20 Sat
urdays only, IS, Sl.00 excursion
Detailed timetables at ticket Offices,
18th and Chestnut Sts,, s34 Chestnut
st 1905 Chestnut St, 600 South Sd
ST.. 1909 Market St. and at Stations.
Union Transfer Company will call
for and check baggage from hotels
and residences.
4. A. DICE, EDISON J. WEEKS,
Gen'l Sup't. Genl Pass'r Agt.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1904-07-06

The Seychelles islands form an archi-
pelago of lii islands and are situated
about lI0o miles east of Alden and
1000 miles from Zanzibar. They rise
steeply out of the sea. eliminating In
the isle of Maize, which is about 5000
feet above the level OF the ocean and
Is nearly the center OF the group. All
the Islands are of coral growth. The
houses are built OF a species of massiye e
coral hewn into square blocks which
glisten like white marble,
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1904-07-06
iIr,nnd Doui,t

DO you believe that two can live ms
cheaply rs one he asked. for the rea
son that he undoubtedly wished To
know.
YES. replied the fellow Who draws
more fool questions than his share u
believe that most any two men could
live on what my Wife spends Chieu-
SO Tribune
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1904-07-06

Miss Antique remember, when !
was a little tot. | could play several
pieces on the piano by ear. Miss Snap
pey How very remarkable, Miss An.
tique That | could play by ear? Miss
Snappey No, dear. That you can re
member it,
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1904-07-06
The whole story.

Robert Has your wife much curioa.
ity? Richard oh. an awful laf. II I
began 10 tell her what Won told nc
standing ON this corner size wouldn't
hear a word Of what you said until
told her what corner We were standing
On-Indianapolis Journal
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1904-07-06
D. |. BLACK WELL,
Law and Real Estate,
OFFICE In New Bank BuiIding. I'd ftnor1.
LAMBERINILIE, y.

For .Eent or Sale House an1 Lot ] acre
sale price, 500
For sale Farms from q Ia alo aeres=locat.
ell in Earitan, AmWelf knRWood AMI bela
ware townships. Hnnierdon ca fIrrz rehi
and on easy terms
For Sale in lamhertyile-
Deleyan 81 brick house. rooms barn ehcaP
Clinton - frame hausezf
y Union ST, brick house new
Nam st brick house. rooms. cheap
Buttenwood st brick heu-e q rooms. cheap
For sale III Stockton
. frame house one having Bakery attached
Fixtures will be sold also Ia rieht party
For Sale, Hotel properties
5desirabe stands, on easy terms. located IL
Hnnterdon County, \ j. aud Bucks aut
Northampton Counties, Pa
Always have good mortgages on hand lei
parties seeking Investment Rate Of lntrre-
per cent ON amounts 81 tiuGu aud less
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1904-07-06

lie After | am out of college. dar-
ling. l may have TO wait few months
before l can make enough 10 support
you. She 1t is So hard 10 wait He
thravclyl knew II But Of course
you know the world doesn't know any
thing about me yet brooklyn Life.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1904-07-06
Philadelphia &
Reading Rallwa9.
Engines Burn Hard Coal-Ne IKE
TRAINS Lave NEW HOPE.

For Glcnside, Jenkintown aud Phil
adelnhia. weekdays-54i, 5:i2, l01l,
l1:54 u m, $50, COS p IN sundays
G:l5 m, i:05, CID u III
Arrive at Philadelphia tReading
Terminal i;5i, S42 Il. M, i2:25 30,
GAO. "a =. IN. weekdays. sundays
s:22 m, 5:i9, sol IN
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1904-07-06

4 shan't put up with your conduct
any longer intend to 20 home to
mother"
We'll. anything is preferable to hav-
Ing her here Chicago Journal
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1904-07-06

| would much rather that postcrity
should inquire why no statues We're
erected 10 me than why they were
Cato
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1904-07-06
II Mns ON thr rnhlr

Mistress June, where is the snlad
oil l told You 10 put on the tablcf Jane
Please, IN, did put it on the table
when polished 1t up this morning.
Punch
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1904-07-06
TELEPHONE NOTICE.

THE MERCHANTS A&B fAHNEhS 4H85
EPH0NE AND TELEGRAPH E9MF6St
have nov bull tkeif liner aaty ,4sat4a u
parts Of u unteidon County esd SO fy.a5 3
receive subscriptions fsB tsiee bessa- = slhs
rate Of Sis ~ pef year tpf at45n4fsa sgi4 tf
throughout the county
The systein ia0w Frarhfs Nea &tat .sss
hertyilie, stockton. iiel#. h4uvoa..3 So
geantsyilie hinges 4)rkt8WH f,ttaa H5ssae
ingtont Three Bridges isalfssttveA As3fa
mont, Frenchtonn Mlfgfd tea3tesss4.
Little York, ST. FlrssaHt EyaflftsfgsA Fvsa
tenburg, QuaksrtoaB f9tfsfapH fts+sa.
Annandale, Lebanon Fgttrfsfsfef HS3t-
house and Nhitshonss ffasltsh
Applications for telephones sbtsiM ~ f.s4 p
TO Charles y Reading. Ffsnrats5a6 + ~
Eugene Wilson. herasanfsTiiie + nhitA
will receive prompt attention
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-08-02
OF THE MULTITUDEs

who have used it, or are now u.s.
ing it, we have never heard or
any one who has been disappoint-
ed in it. No claims are made for
it except those which are amply
justified by experience. In COM
mending it to the afflicted We
simply point to its record. 1t
has done great things, and it is
certain to continue the excellent
work. There is-ve may hon
estIy af1rm-no medicine which
can be used with greater and
more reasonable faith and conf
dence. It nourishes and keeps up
the strength during those periods
when the appetite fails and food
cannot be digested. To guard
against limitations this " trade
mark" is put on every bottle of
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-08-02
Tue WILCOX SALE
PANS OUT WELL

Jas. F. MOrgan's auction room was
packed with people, including many
wealthy and otherwise prominent citi-
zens, at noon yesterday on the occasion
of the executors sale of property of the
late Judge w. Luther Wilcox. w. o.
Smith, executor, stayed by Mr., Nor
gan giving information throughout.
The prices realized We're very good con-
sidering the changed conditions of the
real estate market from a few years
ago.
George \. and a. S. Wilcox of Kauai,
brothers of the deceased, bought the
Waikiki beach residence for $500, an
adjoining lot for $4,000; the Queen street
house and lot for $3.50 and the interest
in the late Abner Wilcox's estate for
$4,000.
The Kalihi poi factory was purchased
for $11, 522 by Z. Waterhouse and wife.
S! NJ. Ballou bought the Tantalus lot
for $2500.
Mrs. Nakuina was the purchaser of
| land at Pukoo, Molokai, for 1926, and
Mr.. Devaucheile another Molokai par
eel for $40.
| The Hawaiian Landtand Improvement
| Co. bought two lots at Pearl City for
| 1910, and Mrs. Mary E. Foster the in
terest in hui at Kahana for 1925.
| The aggregate realization was $3S. 542
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-08-02
APPEAL Ut
B. H. WEIGHT
Comes Up Today In
The Supreme
Court.

The supreme Court sits today. It
Will hear the exceptions of b. H. Wright
to verdict finding him guilty Of en-
bazzIement. The appeal Of defendants
in the foreclosure suit of H. E. Cooper
VS.. Island Realty Co. and J. A Gilman
is also set for today.
MURDERED MANS ESTATE.
Jennie [. T. Chin petitions that Rt-
Rev. H. b. Restarick be appointed guar
dian of Fook Len Lam Chin, Charles
Vim Lam Chin and Paul Kim Seong
Lam Chin. she being the step-mother
of the first two and the mother OF the
last named. Their father was the late
Lam Tshung Chin, who left real prop
erty at $3.50, and personal at $500. Inc
widow also petitions for the appoint
ment of Bishop Restarick as admins
traitor of the estate. Lam 1EHung Chln
was the Insurance cIerk for numbering
whom a Chinese feIlow-countryman is
awaiting trial.
ATTORNEY STRAUSS RELEASED.
Leon Strauss, attorney, was released
from prosecution for embezzlement by
Attorney General Andrews yesterday
The charge was that he mad received
$50. 80 from August Johansen :" bring a
divorce suit, but neither did the work
nor returned the money. Strauss hav-
ing paid the amount into court the
Attorney General entered nolle prose-
uui.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-08-02
To Be Depended On
Because It Is the Experience
of a Honolulu Citizen and
Can Readily be In
vestigated.

A stranger lost in a large city would
place far more dependence on the di-
rections given him by a local resident
than the guidance of another stranger
like himself. This is a natural conse-
quence of experience; it's like ship
N g strange port-a rusty pilot saEri!-
liar with the harbor is always called
upon to bring her safely to her moor
ings. So it is with endorsement; we
doubt the sayings of people living at a
distant point because we can't investi-
gate. but public expression of local
citizens can be depended upon, for it's
an easy matter to prove it. Evidence
like the following is beyond dispute:-
Mr.. w. F. Williams of this city, is a
lighthouse keeper, and he has held this
position for the last 80 years. He says:
II was for a number of years. one Of
that numerous army Of people who
suffer with their backs. Mine ached
and panied me to no small extent, SO
that I was glad when I heard of a rem
edy for it, Doan's Backache Kidney
Pills. I obained some of these at the
HOLSTER Drug Co.'s store. and took
them. They gave me great relief, and
I make this short narration of my ex-
periences for the benefit of others who
perhaps do not know that nearly all
backache arises from the kidneys, and
the best medicine for it is Doan's Back
ache Kidney Pills.
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills are
so cents per box, for sale by all drug
gists; sent by mail on receipt of price
by the HOLSTER Drug Co, Honolulu
wholesale agents for the Hawaiian
Islands
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-08-02

EVERY COMMUNITY has been
benefited by the introduction of Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy into this country. There is
scarcely neighborhood but that some
one can be found whose life has been
saved by its use. 1t is the best known
medicine for all forms of stomach and
bowel troubles. 1t never fails to give
immediate relief and can always be de-
pended upon. For sale by all Dealers.
Benson, Smith & Co, Ltd, Agents for
Hawaii.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-08-02
SALARIES FIXED
FOR LAND COURT

When the Legislature, at the special
session, rescued the Land Registration
Court from premature extinction, it did
so by voting lump sum for its sus-
tentation. Out of the appropriation it
was provided that the Governor fix the
necessary salaries. Yesterday Acting
Governor A. L. c. Atkinson made an
executive order fixing the salary of
Judge Philip L. Weaver at $50 month
and that of Registrar William Savidge
a $75 a month.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-08-02
uOxntk AMI CHILD

Sccat's Emulsion is cod
5ver oil made almost as
sa.a1ab3e as milk. 1T IS easy
3ca soothing to the weak
sssr1rEl2 ; 1t checks the ten
8ecCgts Of children toward
II lz..Jess.
SCOTS Emulsion gives
strength TO weak mothers be-
2auye 1t creates healthy flesh
4xi new blood.
Nursing mothers will find
l special value in SCOTS
Emulsion because it insures
2 BOW of rich, nourishlng
mix FOR the baby. More and
Better than a medicine;
SCOTS Emulsion is a food.
SCOTS Emulsion is not a
mere extract, containing i'm
agTuary active principles
xf1;rh do not exist, but is full
Bs actual nourishment which
ylrstsains vital force and builds
MP abe body tissues more
1ay65dly than any other known
aeEnedy.
Web send you sample free upon request.
SCOTT & BOVINE, 4oe Pearl Street. New York
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-08-02

g. Wampole's Preparation" and
without it none is genuine. 1t
is paIatable as honey and con-
tains the nutritive and curative
properties of Pure Cod Liver Oil,
extracted by us from fresh cod
livers, combined with the Com
pound Syrup of Hypophosphites
and the Extracts Of Malt and
Wild Cherry. Taken before meals
it creates an appetite, aids diges-
ton, renews vital power, drives
out disease germs, makes the
blood rich, red and full of con-
structive elements, and gives
back to the pleasures and labours
of the world many who had
abandoned hope. Doctor S. FL.
Mccoy, of Canada, says: 81 testify
with pleasure to its unlimited
usefulness as a tissue builder"
It's curative powers can always
be relied upon. It makes new
era in medicine, and is beneficial
from the first dose. "You can
trust it as the Ivy does the Oak"
One bottle convinces. Avoid all
unreliable limitations. Sold by
chemists throughout the world
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-08-02
COURT NOTES.

Judge Gear approved the accounts of
Cecil Brown, executor of the estate OF
j. H. Harrison, ordering him discharg-
ed upon filing receipt of devisee for
$377.13 and for the personal property
of the estate. The estate consists of in
terests in vessels of Allen & Robinson's
fleet.
Chock Cheong has withdrawn his APP
peal from conviction of selling liquor
without license at Waianae.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-08-02

Web send you a sample free upon request.
SrOTT & BOVINE, 400 Pearl Street. New York.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-08-02
REALIY TRANSACTIONS,

Entered for Record August L 1901.
Hawn Evangelical Assn TO Frederic
" f1dEtE u
See Shing Wal co TO Tai LAM. ClI
Waiakea Mill Co TO 1 \ Andrews /
Kate L Herbert and hsb TO George
Is scout NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. ID
Geo 3 Scott TO George Herbert. D
VIM / Peterson to Anna L Shaw 49,. D
Yamamoto Shiku to LIE Blond &
smith ................... en-
Hakalau Plantn Co to ] Palau.. Rel
Virginia Soares and hsb to Hilo Su-
gar Co OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. NJ
John T Moir and WI to c Brewer &
Co Ltd Observation-Disclosures. d
Bishop & Co TO Helen Boyd and
IISD .fSei
Jas H Boyd and VT to G Henriques. D
Helen Boyd and hsb to G. Henriques. D
Helen Boyd and hsb to ] G. Hen
IIIuSS = l.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-08-02
FgN ~
Household Furniture
At Auction.
ON THURSDAY, AUGUST q,

ON THURSDAY, AUGUST a,
AT 10 O'CLOCK A. NJ.
At the residence of Mrs. K. Vida,
King street, near Thomas Square, will
sell at public auction, the entire House
hold Furniture, comprising in part:
Large B. w. Bookcase,
A Library of Choice Books by cele-
brated authors,
Handsome Turkish and Administer
Rugs,
Carved Parlor Chairs,
Fine Koa Settee,
Black Walnut Bedroom Set,
Hair Mattresses,
Black Walnut Wardrobes,
Carved Oak Bedroom Set,
Large Oak Sideboard,
Koa Sideboard,
/ Handsome Koa Center Table,
A very Valuable Collection of Cut
Glass and Decorated China Ware,
1 Antique Buffet,
Oak Dining Table and Chairs,
A nice Collection of Palms and Ferns,
And large collection of other valu
able House Furnishings.
All articles will be on view Wednes-
day, August 9rd, from a. m. to 8 p. m.
The Western news., 1904-08-03
HIGHEST Of Skyscrapers.

New York.-Taller than the Park
Row building, the highest Office build
ing in the world will be the one at so
Wall street, now being erected by the
International Banking Corporation. 1t
will be taller than the Park Row build
ing in modified sense. From the side
walk to the top of the towers of the
Park Row building the distance is 3S2
feet. The height of the building prop
er is 1926 feet. No. so Wall street will
be 352 feet 6 inches high from the side
walk to the roof, so it will actually be
taller than the Park Row building,
but still lower than the top of the Park
Row building towers.
Compared with the middle span of
the Brooklyn bridge the new structure
will soar above it. being "A feet and
inches taller. The entire floor space of
the new structure will cover an area
of 100000 square feet.