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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1904-05-25
HE COULD PREACH.
At First He Thought He Couldn't.
but Changed His Opinion.


In the early days of Methodlsm in the
west circuit rider, if he had a large
field TO cover, was sometimes permitted
to have a colleague who was frequent
ly young minister, just beginning TO
preach The Rev. John Thompson was
circuit rider in somewhat thinly
settled portion of central Illinois more
than fifty years ago. The colleague as
signed to him was Brother james
Smith, an excellent young man, but
with very little experience as
preacher.
One Sunday MIR. Thompson had an
appointment at small meeting house
In the country, but having n severe
cold he asked his young assistant to go
along with him and preach the sermon,
md the latter rs In duty bound, obcyed
orders
Brother Smith had never undertaken
TO preach in the presence of his mere
experienced colaborer, and when, after
the opening services, he rose and gave
out his text he was visbly embar-
rassed.
He stammered through few SEN
fences, hestated, made another Mt.
tempt and came TO dead stop.
whats the use, brethren2" he said.
sitting down. II can't preach"
Brother Thompson saw that the case
was one in which heroic measures were
necessary.
young man." he whispered sternly
In his ear. YOU get up again and
preach that sermon or I'll take you
out In the grove after this meeting is
over and give you hard spanking, as
sure as your name Is Smith,
An electric shock could not have OPP
Grated quicker. Brother Smith rose
to his feet again, his hesitation all
gone, and in ringing tones he preached
II sermon that is still remembered by
aged survivors of that old time congrc-
cation MS the most fcryld and eloquent
discourse they ever heard so young n
man deliver. Companion
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1904-05-25

Until early In tire nineteenth century
ii WAS II very ancient custom practiced
1T Inverness. Scotland. for the spinsters
to meet the matrOns In an annual game
Of football All the available women
took part. and the men surrounded the
players and urged ON their sisters
wives and sweethearts in their strug-
gle. directing their efforts by word Of
mouth and encouraging the exhausted
to struggle on and secure the prize
The honors of these unusual combats,
strange to say, rested more often with
the married than the single, for the
men selected their wives from those
who showed most prowcss and cndur-
ancc on the football field. Hence all
the better players were mated and
frequently more than match for the
less tough and skillful maidcns. though
the latter fought like the knights OF
old for the lady of their choice and TO
the death, a strange reversal of posi-
lions, which doubtless had It's com
pensating advantages when domestic
differences arose between Il tyrannical
husband and his former footballing
conSort.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1904-05-25

vein, and the ring gave him an idea.
lie sought out his sister.
'Want 10 make trade. Luz" he
prefaced. She shook her head laugh
ingly.
Il don't think do, Jimmy The last
pair of scissors you traded with me
won't cut"
They had beautiful handles" OBJ
served Swaps" Besides, you should
have tried them first Its this" And
he pulled from his pocket the sparkling
diamond. but little the worse for the
fact he had been carrying IL tar ball In
his pocket the day before
Lutte gave n cry, where did you get
this2"
ITS NINE" he protested stoutly
mir. Sandon gave II 10 me to swap
with You. You see. pop said could
swap YOU with Harry Sandon for two
boxes of cigars and what else / could
get. You get the ring If YOU promise
10 marry him. Is It II trader
Lutte grew very red. She was angry
With her father FOR the Jest, angry
with Swaps" for what he had done,
but most of all she was angry Mt SAN
don. 1t was unmanly she declared to
herself, to make her the subject of Il
Jest.
For n moment II looked to Swaps"
as though the elegant trade was of.
Before he could spoil things by argu
ing, Il note came from Saudon.
"Dont think" he wrote, that | WAS
joking when | let Jimmy have the
have been trying for SO long to tell YOU
what Is In my heart, and | could not
find the words. Now an idle remark of
your fathers hns given me n chance To
speak. no longer fear to ask you 10
he my wife. | have loved you, dear,
longer than you have known. Won't
you forgive what is an impertncncc
because | saw In 1t my only chance To
tell You that | love your Now that |
have found my voice shall say II to
my dying day"
Lutte cried n little. but she put on tho
ring, md Swaps" knew that he had
made the trade of his life. Mr.. Carrie
ton was taken abacll when he saw the
turn affairs had taken and added his
apology 10 Sandon.
They hnd Sandon over to supper, and
II merry party It was after the lee had
been broken by Swaps" nalvcly re
marking: Say, Harry ii make n bully
snapper. lie gives Lutte ring To he
his. What's hers is his, SO he's got hla
ring back
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1904-05-25
LITTLE THOUGHTS.

Time that is lost is never found
a soft answer may be hard argu.
ment.
Difficulties are meant to rouse. not
discourage.
1t Is more profitable to read one man
than ten books.
One always has time enough If one
will apply II well.
lie who takes good care of the days
need give himself no worry over the
year.
Character consists IN Il man steadily
pursuing the things Of which he feels
himself capable.
\ fault which humbles II man Is of
more use To him than II good action
which puffs him UP with pride
1t is better to right your wrongs
while they are young and tender than
to nurse them until they nre old aud
tough
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1904-05-25

pace or two. Amt he corkintY' salu
the loquacious individual near Miss
Catherwood, and he always comes
here in a swallowtail suit. lie knows
what's what, he does
Wadsworth nodded, and the crowd
became instantly silent. Il didn't In
tend 10 be here tonight" he explained.
lie hcsitated The fact is" he Went
on. Il had an engagement with my
girl, and she turned me down. l didn't
have any other place to go, and came
here"
This, in black and white, amounts to
nothing. But 1t was the way that
Wadsworth said 1t that took Tia. ha.
ha!" roared the crowd Imagine
Teny's girl a-turnin of him down. Go
on. Tony"
Mr. Anthony WadSworth raised his
hand high in the air and started in.
Suddenly he stopped. lie was looking
directly into the eyes of Miss Gather
wood herself. lie turned white and
then turned red. Then he turned away
and apparently forgot her And then
he started ill., He started in as only
Alderman Anthony Wadsworth knew
how Miss Catherwood had thought
the campaign orator had talked as no
other man could talk. That was be
cause she had never heard Mr.. An
thony Wadsworth. With one hand in
his trousers pocket and the other III
the air the alderman walked up and
down the stage, casting into the very
faces of his audience humor. pathos,
cXplctive, vituperation, sarcasm, CON
graduation everything.
And when he finished the crowd
surgcd mp TO the platform and literally
overwhelmed him Miss Catherw God,
when ii Was all over. drew sharp
breath To think" she walled to her
self. that have refused such man,"
The next night MIR. Anthony Wads-
worth called upon her. She met him
at the door She WAS radiant
I-I've come to ask y our pardon"
he said contritcly.
For whatf9 she inquired.
You you haven't forgotten" he
stammered. about about my my girl
last night. II don't know why | said
It. | felt reckless, suppose"
She laughed Ioyously That she
said, lis the only part of your speech
last night that had forgotten II was
| just superb.
lie laughed Dear me-" he answer
ed. chats nothing. Every fellow in
politics las to do thut That's not the
question" he went on. "Ihcre's some
| thing else"
"W.what?" she inquired tmidly
q want To know" he continued,
whether whether my my girl is go
ing 10 turn me down tonight? If SO
I've got meeting in the Fifth district.
| The boys are waiting for me.
Miss Catherwood stepped toward him
and held out her hand. They can't
have YOU she answered gently. An
thony Wadsworth. alderman"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1904-05-25

"When thou sittcst TO ent with a
ruler consider diligently him TINT IL
before thee" says the Hebrew prov
CRIB. warning n kings guest to regulate
his appetite by his hosts temper. Bos-
we'll Or Johnson's blographer. gives
In his notebook II modern paraphrase
of the old Jewish proyerb: IL said of
n rich man who entertained us luxuri-
ously that although he was exceed.
ingly ridiculous, we restrained our
selves from talking of him MS we might
do lest we should lose his fcasts. lie
makes our teeth sentinels on our
tongues said l."
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1904-05-25
lIendIustcL.

Europeans who nre inclined 10 deny
the Solifh African native II sense of hu-
NOR should read n story Of Neltman,
the chief of the Fingocs. which Or.
Perceval Laurence has told In his book,
ION Circuit In Kaflirland." On one Oc-
cason four advocates. one of whom
was Or. Laurence, were hard up for
transportation and were glad to char
ter one of Vcltman's wagons, with
spnn of six mules, TO convey them 10
the next circuit town. The charge. they
were told. would be fl pounds per
mule which they suggested WAS n trltlo
stin Ncltmnn took time to consider
their representation, but ultimately
sent n message that his price would
not be II per mule, but Fl per advo
cate!
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1904-05-25
IxecuinE Out the Tide.

They were on the way TO India, and,
as they were crossing the restless bny
of Biscay, one innocent young lady,
speaking to another asked. why do
the stewards come In and open or
shut the portfolios Mt odd times during
the day aud night"
The second and better informed lady
replied, My dear, they shut or open
them when the tide rises or falls"
Sporting Times
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1904-05-25

isn't that the same suit you had
Inst year, Unele Peter" the agent for
sewing machines inquired.
The postmaster. storekeeper, town
clerk aud iceman looked Mt him In
silence for moment. Yes, sir" he
said ut last in chilly tone. at is the
same suit | had last year. and 1t is
the same suit you asked me last year
II 1t wasn't the same suit | Ind the
year before. Now, have you got any
more questions to ask, or will they hold
over till next season.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1904-05-25
He Told Her the Worst.

doctor" said the beautiful young
woman who had become the wife Of Il
rich old man. tell me the worst.
will be brave aud try to bear it"
Leading her gently from her suffer
ing husbands bedside the doctor an
swercd:
"Nervc yourself. then. for a terrible
shock. He's going 10 get we'll Chr
cago Record Herald.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1904-05-25
Men and Gossip.

"Why do men never gossp?' asked
the woman who regards her husband
as n great and good man.
because" answered Miss Cayenne,
"they nre too indolent. They insist
on sending their wives out TO get the
news for them" Washington Star.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1904-05-25

Keep the streets clean. Dirty streets
inIurc the town In the eyes Of stran
gers and also make home folks care
less The city must lead In the matter
of cleanliness and beauty If II expects
citizens 10 cviucc like spirit Nash
Vile American
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1904-05-25
Medical Advice.

what prompted you to rob this
mans tillf' asked the Judge Of the
prisoner
MY family physician, sir" was the
reply. Gle told me 1t was absolutely
necessary that | should have little
change"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1904-05-25
A Suggestion.

Miss Snappe- Why don't you propose
TO her by telephone then? Mr. IIoam
ley Timmld Maybe she wouldn't know
who | was Miss Snappe Exactly
That might help your chances rhlla
delphia ledger.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1904-05-25

Mr. yexnll (nerly) | hate a woman
who always contradicts everything u
man says If don't I'm an idiot. Mrs
VeXall (sweetlyD Well, dear, I'll turn
over new leaf and commence right
now by not contradicting YOU
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1904-05-25
win, cons,itutc. Corruption

ais he cGrruptf'
ooh. no; | wouldn't call him that"
"What do you consider corrupt
"Why. Il man who sells out to tw'
opposing Interests in the same deal, o
course Anybody ought to know that
Chicago Post.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1904-05-25
Knew what struck Him,

DAILY Ye were sunstruck, We say
Why. man alive. the sun could never
disfigure a mans face like that.
Riley Ye don't know me son. DAILY =
Brooklyn life.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1904-05-25
Inherent Smiles.

~ assure yen, my dear" lie protest
ed, "that do not care about the smiles
Of other women"
"But do sobbed the wife, "and
that's why think it hateful Of you TO
make me wear this shabby bonnet -
Philadelphia Press.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1904-05-25

"You promised me" she said codly
ito return the lock of hair gave yor
and"
Gee whizr no interrupted 40 you
take me for a hair restorerY-Ex
change.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1904-05-25
| would rather make my name thar
inherit it.-Thackeray.


First Lawyer = Does your assistant
know anything about lawi
Second Lawyer-Not thing. We
only keep him to draw up wills.-Life
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1904-05-25

why docs Mr.. Spatt wear such
short trousers?"
Because they fit him. asked him
for small loan, and he said he was
SO short his corns made his head ache"
London Tit-Bits.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1904-05-25
Drugs.

In buying drugs the same
precaution should be taken as
in purchasing a suit of clothes,
So where you know the goods
are all right, there you get your
moneys worth.
We have constantly on hand
"a full line o. pure drugs and
chemicals, fancy and toilet alti-
cIes, Medieated Soaps and Cot
tom Surgical dressings of all
kinds and Trusses. In fact
every thing that should be in an
UPTODATEDRUG STORE.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1904-05-25
Two Men.
"1hat fellow yonder'--

"That fellow yonder"-
"What OF hln"
Just rich enough TO be miserable.
Bnt the fellow standing near him is
"What?"
Just poor enough to be resigned. =
Atlanta Constitution.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1904-05-25

The safest way OF not being very
miserable is not to expect to be very
happy. Schopcnhauer.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1904-05-25

A flower plucked in the morning con
tlnues fresh twice MS long rs one pluck
ed later in the day, when the sun Il
upon il
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1904-05-25
Mems Furnishing Goods
nUR 10 offer you only the entirely eorec things in This III
LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICE.

The attending efforts or fifteen years warrants
we the right track
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-10-15

plains so many years that I've for
gotten what little 1 used to know
sparkin. and them critters do hug
worse than an old maid turned loose
in the Klondike."
Thus l introduce the leading male
character in the "Old Lime Kiln"
The action of the drama takes place
near Fort Assiniboine, Mont. John
Morris mountain guide, and his
beautiful daughter, "a wild flower of
the West" live near the fort. A par
ty of tourists visit their abode to Sc
cure services. Among the party is
his father accompanied by John Nor
ton, who has taken the place in the
fathers heart of his supposedly out
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-10-15
Play; ..s 1s.;s and Players B.:ys

law son. Norton's son, a captain in
the United States army, falls in love
with this wild flower. She in turn
will consent to no union until her
fathers name is cleared OF all stain.
Together they undertake to solve the
mystery, bringing to light the Grimm
al actions of John Norton, the father
of the captain, Through the persua-
sion and actions of friends, Norton is
forgiven, and the wronged son is
taken once more into his fathers
home.
The play is full of sensational cli-
makes and charming comedy situa-
tions.
The "Old Lime Kiln" will be the
second play Wiedeman's big show will
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-10-15
"The Old Lime Kiln,

Hark' What is that? A pistol
shot Crack goes the voice of the
deadly six-shooter, with an echo and
re-echo reverberating among the
hills, carrying the unwritten message
of death and destruction. Perhaps
human life has departed from this
earth-who knows? Or, maybe,
greater still, soul is saved by the
killing of some savage beast. I hear
a hello. Is it one of distress, or
Hello! Hello! Why, it's Jack-Jack
Ridley, the Montana cattle king.
"Yes, little one, it's me. Right
side up! popped him that time, first
crack, right through the heart. Good
thing l did, too. I've roamed the
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-10-15

offer at the Frazer Monday night,
October II. The first play will be
the great Southern drama, 'The. oc-
toroon.' Five vaudeville features
will be presented each night, making
an almost continuous show.
The company carries its own band
and orchestra, giving free band con-
cert each day at 12 and 1880 o'clock.
Popular prices.
"Finnigan's Ball.
"Fmnigan's Ball" which comes to
the Frazer on October 22. has outlived
all the other similar organizations
which sprung up soon after the sue
cess of Barry and Fay Is years ago.
1t is a shining example of the "sur-
vival of the fittest," for the manage
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-10-15
Clubs Very Successful.

Our two clubs just ended, have
been so successful that we are now
organizing another $40 suit club.
anyone wishing to join can call at the
store If not seen by one of our So
licitors. The club is filling up very
fast.
SULLIVAN G. BOND.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-10-15

ment of "Finnigan's Ball" has never
deceived the public and always given
more than was promised. The pres
ent company is headed by Gallagher
and Barrett, team that has no rivals
in legitimate Irish comedy. A large
chorus of pretty girls are a feature of
the performance.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-10-15
F r z, E

In every package Of Goods bearing the Crescent
Brand will be found Coupon; each coupon has
value and in short time you will have saved up suf-
fcient to obtain absolutely free your choice Of 60
useful and handsome premiums.
You buy the best grade goods when they bear the
trade mark Crescent" - sold only under a
$500 guarantee Of their purity including the follow
ing aids to good cooking: Crescent Baking Powder
Spices, Crescent Cream Coffee, go Coffee, Extracts,
Teas, Baking Soda etc.
Cut out the attached and enclose a one cent
stamp and we will mail Free to any address our
Premium list and beautifully illustrated A. B. c.
Book for the children.
Crescent Man'f'g Co. Seattle.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1904-10-15

New Knox hats, Roosevelt's.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-09-30
Kansas City Market.
to LIE CHIEF.

'BN>''s
Kansas City, Mo-, Sept. 27.-The
t tai cattle receipts last week were
5000 less than previous week, at 5000
head, but with 1900 head in two days
this week, it looks like more than So
600 would be received here during this
week. Nearly all kinds Of killing stuff
lost 10 TO % cents last week, beef steers
losing most. Moderate runs yesterday
at Chicago and elsewhere enabled
statesmen here to secure steady prices
on nearly everything. Beef steers
were a little higher. Market Is steady
and active today. There are any num-
her of country buyers here for stockers
and feeders, and this class is rs high
or IA little higher than a week ago.
Top beef steers this week o. 80 as COM
pared with e6.l0 last week. Grass
steers bring $40 to a for most ship
ments, grass she stuff s2.l0 to % %,
Kansas grazed cows bring e2 to 81 30,
and steers Of like description sell at o.
to % IS. Gamers sell steady to strong
as they have been selling since the
settlement Of the strike. Most sales
of, veals are at S4.25 to q Is. Bes,
stockers and feeders bring $40 &c
O 1886, medium grades including
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-09-30

great dea' of stuff that is very decent,
1915 to 1926, and common stuff on
down to 81. Mild fluctuations are
about al the change that Is expected
for the next month or six weeks
Hog prices are tending upward, with
a few set backs from time to time.
Top today is s6.10, with bulk Of sales
at % to 81. about the same as yester-
day, and the average Of ] the sales
yesterday and today is highest in
about a year. VI course, the very
lis t receipts at all points is the main
cause of strong markets, and it looks
like there would be no relief for pack
ers in the way Of increased receipts
for a good while yet.
Sheep receipts are very heavy this
week, 10000 head for two days, nearly
all westerns, of course. Lambs have
lost 25 cents in the last week, but
otherwise the market is nearly steady.
Possible stock and feeding sheep are
To be had for less money than a week
ago, but the choice stuff is no cheaper.
Fancy breeding ewes brought a yes
terday, and feeding wethers and year
lings sell at % % to 1866, ewes on
down to 1915. Ma i've killing lambs
sold at O. % today, muttons at $40
to $3.50, ewes up to $3.50.
j A. RICKART,
Live Sock c Irrespondent.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-09-30

Are. Bessie Cnburn arrived In Cowles
. few days ago to visit with her parents,
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-09-30
Garfield

Charles Allies has n new henhouse.
p. N. Campbell is building a new
barn.
Ben Reed and wife visited with
Frank Allies and family last Sunday.
Miss Pearl Reed returned to her
home last SUNDAY after a weeks visit
with her cousin, MISS ElmS Allies.
N. l.. ID. Smith had a turn OF the grip
the first Of the week.
LisIe Lippincott returned to Topeka
last Monday after a weeks visit with
his parents.
Mr.. Cooper was in Garfield last week
looking up his political chances.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-09-30
CORRESPONDENCE
Interesting Items Gath cred
by Our County Reporters
Bladeu.

Bladeu.
Miss Jane WOvdslde Of Illinois is
visiting at the home Of Mrs. A. Wood.
side.
Wash Reed and brother Gilbert
drove down To Red Cloud last Sunday
and spent the day with George New.
house and family.
VS.. Hall and family visited last
Sunday on Elm creek.
Dentist Keith Of Hastings is In town
this week.
Claude Hoffman Of Genoa IL visiting
his grandparents, MIR. and Mrs. vii.
liam Hoffman.
Clarence Chevalier Of Campbell was
In town the first OF the week on bust.
iuees.
George Clawson Of Red Lodge, Mont
is visiting his parents, east Of town,
George Is on his way home from the
Worlds fair.
Mr.. and Mrs. Householder have re.
turned to their home In Charlton, Iowa,
after a two months visit with their son,
VIM. Householder, south OF here.
J.. w. and w. W. Davis are taking in
the Worlds fair.
Miss Ruth Householder of Rosemon,
visited with her parents last Sunday.
Wayne Reed and family spent last
Sunday with his brother, Fred Reed.
Herb Watson of Inavale wss In this
city last S turday.
W, W. Hogate and family, who have
spent the past year in Oregon, arrived
home las, S ,turday.
Miss Ethel Householder, acc .mpanied
by her sister Frances, came home
Friday evening and spent Saturday
and Sunday with her parents. Miss
Ethel is principal Of the schools a,
Deweese.
MIS-. Houck, from nea- Campbell
spent last Sunday with her daughter
Mrs. Ernest NJ ,Coy.
Frank kuehn and George Boyd wer,
up from Red Cloud Tuesday and We'd
nesdsy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hoffman and daughte,
Elsie left last wednesday for Lincoll
and Beatri Q to visit friends and rela
tives. They drove through In . CARR
age.