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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1896-11-11
,,.eninr Her watch In Order.

They were slipping chocolate at cafe
and talking Of watches.
81 have carried my watch for ten
years." said the senior member Of the
party, land it has never cost me pen
ny for repairs +"
Mercy" exclaimed another one. !"
How did you manager"
II took care of it. You know men are
always making disagreeable remarks
about women's watches, and when my
husband gave me mine he said it would
probably be out of order most of the
time. And just made up my mind to
show him that there was one woman in
the world who knew how to take care
Of a watch. "
But have you never lost it or had it
stolen?"
"Never. l dropped it several times
at first, but it didn't show any marks. I"
"But do the works never get out of
orderf"
"The what?"
1.-THE works inside. Have you never
broken the mainspriugT
81 never look inside.
"But how do you wind it?'
81 don't wind it. That's how take
care of it and keep 1t nice. "
They all stared moment. Then they
said, ooh. You clever thing!" and ad-
journed sine die. Detroit Free Press.
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THE COMMON BLACK COAT.
1t Is Feared That 1t May Be Superseded
by One of Lighter Color.

It Is Feared That 1t May Be Superseded
by One of Lighter Color.
1t would appear from one of their
trade organs that tailors are becoming a
little anxious about the prospects of the
black coat of civilization. They fear it
is in danger of being superseded by a
garment of lighter hue, if not Of varie-
gated pattern. Perhaps, if they were to
give voice to their deeper apprehensions,
they would say that there was more at
stake than the black coat. There can, at
any rate, be little doubt, whether the
tailors are willing to admit it or not,
that with the fate of the black coat is
bound up that Of the black waisteoat.
Whether the two have been lovely and
pleasant in their lives is matter Of
opinion, but we feel sure that III death
they would not be divided.
We mean no disrespect to the vest in
describing it as parasite of the coat.
1t is humble dependant which has
only found its way into society under
the wing of its influential patron, to
whom it adheres with single breasted
fidelity, rewarded ON the other side by
an attachment which is rarely broken
save for short period during the sum-
mer months.
The trousers, 1t is true, are connected
with the two upper garments by no such
feudal tie, but their own union is CON-
plete and, except in very hot weather,
indissoluble. Hence, the more farsight-
ed tailors no doubt perceive clearly
enough that if the black coat goes we
shall be within measurable distance of
the ''tweed suit" Nor are there want
ing those who would do their best to
accelerate the catastrophe.
Animated by the restless spirit of the
age, its impatienoe of sobriety and its
thirst for change and color in costume,
as in life, there is school of SO called
reformers who are endeavoring to urge
the wearers of black coats to revolt. Let
them give free play, exclaim these an
archistio counselors, to their taste i'll
checks and stripes" and they will be
able to cut far more picturesque figure
at far smaller annual outlay. With the
outlay, of course, the public is not con-
cerned, though that matter, doubtless,
is not without its interest for the tailors,
but we own to some uneasiness at the
idea of tho entire community indulging
it's multifarious taste in checks and
stripes In headlong pursuit of the pic
turesque.
We have all of us, indeed, seen the
experiment tried under very favorable
circumstances. but with more than du-
bious results by those little bands Of
vocal and instrumental artists, gener-
ally six or eight in number, who are
usually to be met with at race meetings
or ON the sands at popular seaside re-
sorts. These pioneers Of dress reform
have entirely discarded the black coat,
preferring one Of gayer color. with no.
ticeably elongated tails, and the free
dom with which they indulge their taste
In checks and stripes may almost be said
to border upon license. Yet the effect.
even with the addition of an open shirt
collar of Elizbethan proportions, cork
ed face and banjo cannot be described
as entirely picturesque. London Tele-
graph.
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Not to Re Resisted.

Some years ago, at q session of the
legislature Of Kentucky, an effort to re-
peal the law Offering bounty on foxes
scalps was made, but was defeated by
the appeal Of member from a noun
famous and sparsely settled region.
"Do the gentlemen want to deprive
my constituents and me of the benefits
Of hearing the gospel preachedf" he do.
manded, with indignation in his tone
and overspreading his rugged counte-
nance. 1--WE are all Methodists up my
way, and our preachers won't come
without we can give 'em chickens, l
know. We can't raise chickens unless
the foxes are killed by somebody, that's
sure, and there amt anybody that can
afford to spend their time hunting foxes
and get nothing to pay for 1t.
$50, gentlemen, If you repeal this
law, you'll be depriying my constituents
of the benefit of hearing the gospel
preached. That's the way it looks to
MEL
This reasoning was too much for the
legislature, and for the time being the
law was not repealed. Youths Com
pauiOu
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1896-11-11

How fascinating are the belts and
sashes which form such important items
in the fashions Of the momentl Close
fitting, deep folded belts made of satin
or silk arc worn with toilets Of silk, fine
mohair and grass lawn. The newest
ribbon belts are finished off with fiat
piping on each side of white silk or
satin, but if the belt is black or dark in
color the piping may BIO in light, con-
trasting shade. Loosely draped sashes
look best on youthful figures, and folded
belts crossed in front are most becoming
to slender shapes. Even plain dresses
may be converted into smart, stylish
toilets If the belt or sash and the collar
and bows are chosen to correspond and
in good taste. New York Advertiser.
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A Crocodile One Hundred Feet Lo

A Crocodile One Hundred Feet Long.
1t is we'll known fact, even among
those who make no pretense Of having
their heads stored with geological and
archaeological lore, that the beasts and
reptiles which existed in the early ages
of the world were giants when COM
pared with the very largest representa-
tives Of the same types which still sur
vive. This fact has recently been strik-
ingly illustrated by a find made at
Poitiers, where excavations are being
made under the auspices of the Oriental
Academy of Science. At that place q
crocodile tooth was found which weighs
almost seven pounds. M. Gerard. the
professor in charge Of the working
corps, says that there is no doubt that
the tooth formerly belonged to gigan-
tic crocodile, and that there is no posi-
bility whatever that he has COMPOUNDED
the tooth with that Of the megalvasau-
rus, as some scientists have limited.
III. Gerard says: ut is typical oroc-
odile tooth and Ia probably the largest
specimen Of the kind ever seen by man.
In my estimation it is from the head OF
a reptile not less than 100 feet in
length. st. Louis Republic.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1896-11-11

How far away can spider see fly?
After several years Of ingenious expert
menting Mr.. and Mrs. Peckham, the
naturalists. have concluded that the
greatest average distance at which spi-
ders are able to see objects distinctly is
about one foot. Beyond that distance,
then, we may assume that fly caught
in SPIDERS web would BIO safe from
detection by its enemy if its move
ments and struggles to get away did not
betray it. The same observers think
that spiders have the senses Of color and
bf smell, but feebly developed. Youths
Companion.
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CANDY AND MARRIED LIFE.
why Some Husbands Don't supply Thst
wives with Confectionery.

why Some Husbands Don't supply Their
wives with Confectionery.
ooh, how perfectly lovelyr said the
girl in the pink dress. 81 do so dote on
candy"
Especially chocolate nougat," de-
clared the young woman in white.
sit is just too sweet for anything.
where did you get themH Was it
Charley or Bob9"
ut was Charley" replied the girl
with the box in her hand. HE always
has the incest candy"
"But you like Bob best2"
"Agnes. dear, you are entirely too in
quisitive.
"You mustn't get married if you like
candy"
"What has that to do with iti''
Didn't you ever hear that the men
who buy candy before you get married
never buy you any after they are mar
ried?"
''Is that soa''
"Thats what the papers say. :"
"Poohl I don't believe word OF It'll
But, then, that's just like some OF the
horrid men. know one who won't do
it"
"Oh, / say, girls. What lucki Here
comes Maud. Well ask. her about 1t. +"
you'd never dare. B."
"Wouldn't l, thought"
Maud drew near, and all the girls
giggled merrily.
''Oh. Maud, you're married, aren't
your"
"Why. what silly question: Were
not you one Of the bridesnsidsf'
"Oh, yes, we all saw her, and abe
looked Just perfectly killing"
well. wanted to ask you ques-
ton.
Certainly. dear. What is ity''
"Well, does Dick buy you any candy
now that you are married? You know
he used to buy you lots of it-whole
candy stores full-before. F"
"No, he doesn't.
"What did 1 tell you?' exclaimed
tho girl in pink. 1T is just what
said"
"well, maybe they are not all like
Dick"
"What do you mean?" exclaimed
Maud. II never did see such girl.
Why didn't you let me finish saying
what / wanted to say9 was going to
say something and you broke right in.
I was going to say that he doesn't buy
any candy because don't want him to-
What's his is mine, and just take his
money and buy it whenever / want it.
1t Is a much better arrangement, too,
for / buy the kind like and he seldom
did. "-Chicago Times Herald.
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FLoTATloN OF SPIDERS.
An English Writer Discusses the Subject
and Cites Some Instances.

An English Writer Discusses the Subject
and Cites Some Instances.
In an interesting communication to
knowledge ON spiders, the Rev.
Samuel Barber discusses at some length
the phenomenon Of the hotation line,
and its method of attachment, which is
the foundation of the spiders web. Is
it not evident, asks the reverend gentle
man. that air-and probably at high
emperature-must be inclosed withia
the meshes of the substance forming the
line when it passes from the spinnerets
into the atmosphere? The creature with
this substance lifts it into the air. Ii
has been usual to explain the ascent by
the kite principle-namely, the me-
chanioal foroe,of the contiguous atmos-
phere--but air'movements, especially on
a small scale, are so caprioious and un-
controllable that without q directive
force the phenomena seem quito mex
plicable
In support of this theory of direct
propelling force Mr. Barber gives some
of his own observations Writing one
day with two sheets Of quarto before
him, he saw small spider ON the pa
per, and in order to test its power of
passing through the air he held one of
the sheets of paper about foot from
that on which the creature was run
ming 1t assembled to the edge and van
ished, but in amoment it landed upon
tho other sheet through midair in hor-
izontal direction, and picked up the
thread as it advanced. In this case there
was no air movement to facilitate, nor
any time to throw line upward, which
indeed would not have solved the diff
Guilty. On another occasion, at dinner
party in Kent, four candles were lighted
ON the table, when thread was seen to
be strung from the tip of one of the
lighted candles and attached to another
about yard off, and all the four lights
were connected in this way, and that
by web drawn quite tight.
The only explanation which Mr. Bar
Der can suggest for this remarkable CO.
currenoe is that the spinner was sus-
pended at first by vertical line from
above and thus swayed itself to and fro
from tip to tip of the candles 1t was
certain tho spider could not have as
cended from the table, and it was equal
ly certain that aerial fotation Of the
line from fixed point was impossible,
as it involved floating i'll four opposite
directions. The rapidity with which the
initial movements in forming u web are
made cannot be reoonciled with any
theory of simple atmospheric convec-
ton, and propulsion appears the only
exclamation
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Plating.

Very narrow plating is favorite
dress trimming. A costume Of gray
camel's hair is made up in plain prin-
cess fashion. The waist closes at one
side, and the skirt, waist and sleeves
are, as ono enthusiastic young woman
expressed 1t. absolutely smothered in
pinked out ruffles of iridescent taffeta.
In addition to the plating these ruffies
are plated, then drawn out little to
make fans, which are laid SO as to form
bands Of trimming from shoulders to
waist line as outlines for Jokes and to
supply the place Of the almost collapsed
sleeves. One dress has an outlined yoke
Of very narrow pinked and plated
ruffling. From the seams where the
sleeves are sewed in are similar ruffies
Of varying widths, the lower one being
about ID inches wide and the upper one
not over inches wide. New York
Ledger.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1896-11-11

Fashion in furs shows mixture Of
two kinds in one garment, which is very
encouraging to those who must remodel
their old capes and jackets, and very
pretty effects are made with many sable
tails and paws in the way of trimming.
Persian lamb, chinohilla, sable, sealskin
and moufiion. which is light gray in
color, are the most fashionable furs, but
all the cheaper varieties seem to have
their uses. Chinchilla is combined with
seal this season, and short capes Of sable
are used over longer ones Of seal. The
fur boleros will be useful fashion for
those who have small amount Of fur
to be transformed into fashionable
garment These are very becoming to
slight figures, and very stylish with
wide revers The new fur coats are
rather short, not so full in the basque
as they were last season and have loose
fronts. ssi
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1896-11-11
Malice.

"I guess I've found a way to take the
conceit out of that amateur actress, " re-
marked the girl who is not always good
natured.
'How did you do it?"
INTRODUCED her to an amateur pho
tographer who wanted to take her pic
ture. "--Washington Star.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1896-11-11
ROSEMARY.

Green bud stars spansle
The dead, black tree, IL
Blooms in tangle
On orchard and lea.
Now elm boughs shade me,
Now birds have sung.
Shall the heart persuade me
l still am young9
All, no. Heart. hush theel
Be wise, serene.
Lest snow wreaths crush thee
Ere Halloween.
Though June be jolly,
Though flowers be sweet,
IT'S all but folly
And blind deceit.
Heart, thou has finished
With Joys that fade:
Thy strength diminished,
Thy light decayed.
The brain is an ember
The blood Is cold.
My heart, remember
We both are oldl
Edmund Gosse in Century.
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APPEARANCES.
As the twilight was creeping across the sky
From the east to the west, where the crimson

As the twilight was creeping across the sky
From the east to the west, where the crimson
dye
OF gorgeous sunset was growing wan
In the shadows that rise when the sun Is gone
In a sumptuous languor Of dreamy ease
And a wrapper Respondent with spots Of
grease,
On the little back porch Of an upper fiat
The imperial Ethel McFadden sat.
In her beautiful eyes were look demure
And the hint of q soul that was sweetly pure
As the morning dew in the pouting buds
Or cake of soap In tub, Of suds,
And the beautiful face Of this West Side queen
Was suffused with o sanity, angelic mien.
"How long, how long," she soliloquized
In voice chorus girl would have priced,
ITO be able to DO to achieve some deed
For the suffering victims Of sordid greedi'
care you going to wash up the dishes, my
dear2"
Came voice from the kitchen. invitingly
clear.
But lofty fire in her soul was lit.
And her red lips unclasped in clear cut
"Niti"
w. g. jackson in Chicago News.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1896-11-11

The superior inventive genius OF
Americans is clearly shown in the re-
port Of the commissioner Of patents, who
SAYS that 80 foreign countries, includ-
ing Great Britain, Germany. Russia
and France, have only issued from ear
liest time up to Dec 81 last 98l, 96l
patents, against 562, 458 issued SO far
nv this country alone.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1896-11-11

To change ones nationality in Russia
is not at the command Of every purse.
The first condition is that you should be
landowner for five years at the short
est, and that during the whole Of that
period you should have resided upon
your property In that country. The next
condition is that you should take the
oath of allegiance to the ozar.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1896-11-11
Sing sings Favorite Book.

There is touch of pathos in the state
ment that the book most frequently
called for in the library Of Sing Sing
prison is Charles Reade's Never Too
Late to Mend" The same authors
"Put Yourself In His Place" holds the
second place in popularity with the in
mates Of the prison. & sSkss ~
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1896-11-11
Ancient Cards.

In early French cards the kings were
named David, Alexander, Caesar and
Charlemagne, representing the mon
archs of the Jews, Greeks. Romans and
French.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1896-11-11

Shirts of chain armor. which cost
about $500, are now worn by more than
one distinguished person ON the CONT
nent. @ ta
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1896-11-11

When an Englishman becomes a nat
uralized Norwegian. his wife and chill
dren also change their nationality.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-01
Me-. AIoOre's Advice.

There was an entertainment at the
Second Baptist church (colored) last
evening for the benefit of the Sunday
school. The children with songs
and recitations made up very good
program. One interesting part OF
the affair was an address on the ..Afro-
American of the Past. Present and
Future" by William Moore, the sill
very voiced porter at the Rock ISL
and depot, who has proven his ora
toricaI abilities at former gatherings
of the colored folk. After tracing
the African for centuries back Mr..
Moore made this reference to pres
ent conditions: "As nationality we
are the observed of all observers, and
il we fall we are doomed, but il
we r!is to level with our caucausian
brothers they are bound to respect
US. Therefore we should pull to-
gether. Look at our people in the
three cities. There is no unity
among US. All Municipalities under
the sun pull together and make their
voices heard politically and socially
except the Afro-Americau; and for
selfishness he has no equal. For in
stance take our churches. II a church
in Davenport has an entertainment
the one in Moline will strive to have
something the came night. This will
never do. if we expect to accomplish
anything" Mr.. Moore impre ssed
his audience with the necessity Of
unity, economy, morality and educa-
ton, and told them that in time the
Afro-Amsricans would be equal if
not superior to their white brothers.
In conclusion Mr.. Moore said: land
then it will not be strange to hear Of
an Afro-American president OF the
United States"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-01
CHANGE or TIME CARDS.

c., r. I. & r. and r. I. q r. 70 Mako Al
tezatioas In Train Service Sunday.
The customary spring changes in
the Chicago. Rock Island & Pacific
Railway cOmpany's train service be-
comes effective Sunday. There are
no important alterations 90 far as To-
cal officials know Of at present. But
the Iowa and Southwestern division
cards have not arrived yet. Whether
there are any important changes in
these remains to be seen. The ILL
nois division cards says that the
Omaha train will leave for the east
at 7:45 instead OF 1925 .. M; the
Kansas City and Fort Worth will 80
east at 4:40 instead of 4:25 .. NJ; the
St. Paul and Minneapolis goes east at
sos instead of 6:45 q. m; the Chi
cago and Des Moines will 90 east at
1:20 instead of lao p. m; and the St.
Paul train will leave for the north
west at 9:20 instead OF $50 p. IN.
Rock Island & Peoria Changes.
The X. 1. & P. will also adopt q
new time card Sunday. in accord
ance with which the Trilby, other
wise No. 6, will leave the Rock ISL
and station at 4:37 instead of 4:27 D.
m. and the Peoria depot two minutes
later. The train will arrive at Peoria
at the usual time. making up the
difference on the road. The train on
the Mercer county branch. leaving
now at 5. will depart at 6 and go
through to Sherrard without con-
Meeting for Gable. Returning it will
arrive at 4:50 p. m. instead OF $50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-01
German N. Z. Coufersuce,

Yesterday wound up the German
Methodist conference of the Burling.
ton district, which has been in ses-
sion for several days at the German
Methodist church at the corner OF
Fourteenth street and Sixth avenue.
The next conference will be held at
Wapello, Iowa. Previous to ad journ-
ment a stirring talk on "Higber
Criticism" was made BY Prof. Mundt,
OF the Mt. Pleasant German col.
lego. Resolutions requesting the
Methodist general conference not to
accept women preachers and not to
admit them as delegates were
adopted. A short session of the dis
trict Epworth league was held in
the Afternoon, and subdivision con-
ventions decided On for Muscatipe,
Victor and keokuk. Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-01

Alfred f. Benson aud Miss Luells
Faulks were married at the parson.
age Of the First Methodist church
last evening by Rev. F. W. Merrill.
The ceremony was followed by q
wedding supper at the home OF the
groom at 1924 Seventeenth evenue,
Moline. Mr. Benson is employed a,
the Rock Island Carrisge works. His
bride is q daughter Of Mrs. Hester A,
Faulks. 4l6 Twenty-secobd street
this city. The couple will reside in
Moline.
Lsst evening at the home of the
brides mother, Mrs. Ellen Volk, 800
Ninth street, was celebrated the mar
riage OF Miss Minnie Volk and Allen
Hammer. Rev. +. w. Merrill official
ed in the presence of q company o.
relatives and friends.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-01
Hitting Hard


Is what drives prices down. Shields began ham
mering them good many months ago. and he
has kept at it right along. Others began and
quit again. but Shields the pioneer in fair prices.
is still welsing away. Get your market basket
and pick up your share of the dollar saving
splinters that fly from under his price crushing
hammer. Here are few splinters to kindle
your fires of prosperity:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-01
Little Boy Run Down by Wheel.
When Nature

Needs assistance it may be best to
render it promptly. but one should
remember to use even the most per-
feet remedies only when needed. The
best and most simple aud gentle rem
edy is the Syrup of Figs, manufAc-
tured by the California Fig Syrup
COMPANY.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-01
Festive Evening.

The auditorium Of tbs Young
Mems Christian association building
presented pretty scene last evening
on the occasion Of the opening night
Of the May festival arranged by the
Ladies' auxiliary. Booths on either
side OF the spacious and brilliantly
lighted hall formed beautiful con-
trast. while in the southern end OF
the hall q nice entertainment was in
progress, which consisted OF selec-
tions by the Ladies Philodio quartet
and humorous sayings and doings by
Mr.. Craig. At the booths straw ber-
ries and cream and cake, and also
fancy work. was on sale. The festi-
val will also be held tonight. when q
different program will be rendered