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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1906-06-20
UNCONGENlAL FLOWERS.
Mignonette and Roses, For Instance
VIII Not Mix.

The florist frowned IA he took up an
order for table decoration. "Thut
Will never do" he muttered After
calling up the customer and suggest
Ing change. he told his new clerk II
few things.
You must never take an order that
calls for Il mixture of mignonette and
roses" he said. "A centerpiece of
those two flowers wouldn't last half
through the luncheon. They simply
wilt one another don't know why,
but they can't get along together
1t is true of many flowers. PunsleS,
for Instance, last twice as long IL they
nre not combined with any other flow
er, and the same may be said of vio-
let's. Jonquls and daffodils, on the
other hand, seem to get new lease
Of life If you combine considerable
green with them. Carnations VIII 20
all to pieces " you combine them with
roses, although the roses do not seem
to be affected.
ut Is more striking In combinations
of green with flowers. II you try to
use an entirely different type of 70
liage from what the flower Is used to
II won't last SO long. So | never pul
feathery foliage with lilies of the val
ley, for you know its natural follag,
IL "A thick leaf | never use thick leave'
with carnations, for their foliage is OF
the feathery type. 1t isn't as though
the flowers fought. but they seem to
grieye at being misunderstood" = New
York Press
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1906-06-20
DisraeIi's Retirement.

In 1876 Mr. Dsraeii WAS raised by
the queen to the peerage under the
title of Lord Beaconsfield, and he left
the house of commons before the news
of his elevation To the house of lords
had been made public. His withdraw
nj from the stage where he had played
SO long the leading part In manner
obviously devised to avoid any sort OF
ovation was IN accordance with the
dignity which characterized the re-
manning years of his life after the de
feat of the Conservatives, when the
general election Of 1880, In consequence
of the Midlothian campaign, had ter
minated his public career. No appli-
cant for his opinions on any subject
ever received postal card from Lord
Beaconsheld. No speech was ever
made by him ut railway stations. He
died IN 1881 AS he had lived-alone.
stranger amid strange people. After
his death his memory became to Eng
fish Conservatives an object of almost
sentimental affection; to English Radi
Gals II remained an object of never
failing anlmoslty. But to Engishmen
of all politics, to Conservatives and
Liberals alike, his life continues to be
constant puzzle, AN unsolved enigma.
London Standard
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1906-06-20
WHOLE NO. 1855

lie circle OF the universe, TO make the
chaotic tumble fall into place and har-
monte. Gerald, Gerald the helpless,
erratlc, fantastic, irrational, joyous
hearted, penniless artist. Il person of
matrimonial responsibility. a postmas-
ter. But then he remembered the
young smooth haired person stamping
letters. OF course Gerald had found
his usual way out of the difficulty. He
had hired some plneville lass to do the
heavy work, and he drew the salary.
1t wis like Gerald. But there was
Beatrice. Beatrice making biscuit. He
looked AT her with troubled eyes, see
Ing endless vlstas of Beatrlees making
biscuit throughout the years.
Don't you miss New York;"
"0h. SO muchr' she said. "I'll never
be happy until get back"
Have You given UP your own
work ?"
"Only for the time being | shall
take 1t up again, Of course. shall
have to-
| Brodericks hands frightened In a sud
| den grip. SO she was to work again,
turn out her endless succession of little
wash Illustrations for second rate
monthly magazines. Gerald would not
mind would not see the point He
would think he was being broadmind-
ed and bohemian to let his wife carry
on her own art irrespective of him.
But Beatrice saw the point
lie rose from his chair suddenly, his
face white with the anger and love he
had smothered. Before he could stop
himself the words came leaping to his
lips:
why did you do it,"
DO what?"
She stood beside the little bare
kitchen table. her face raised to his,
her eyes bright with startled wonder
ment at his tone.
why did you marry GeraldY
"Marry Gerald! IT Some one was
coming along the white roadway. From
the kitchen window two figures could
be seen. and she pointed to them.
"fhcre Is Gerald, and that Is his wife,
my sister Barbara. | am merely at
tendant star to the honeymoon. They
brought me along to we'll to make the
biscuit"
4 minute later and Frederick met
the bridal couple on the wide yeranda
under the funny roof. The bride was
the girl with the smooth dark hair who
had been stamping letters. and she
laughed mt him.
Il knew who you We're. but | want
ed Gerald all TO myself, and l knew
Beatrice would take care of you"
she did, answered Frederick hap.
PLY, and as the rest went into the
house he paused to brush off traces OF
flour from his coat collar. But Bea
trlce burned the biscuit.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1906-06-20

II Is little surprising that the Atheni-
an coins are less beautiful than some
others. They always preserved an af-
fecta tlon of archalsm. The Attic drach-
mas bore the head of AtheDe and ON
the reverse an owl often standing Oh
Tyre, the whole In II myrtle wreath
Plutnrch Ia lis "Lysander' tells an
amusing tnle how Gllppus had been
sent to Sparta with great SUN OF
money rs n bride and how lie unripped
the bottoms of the sacks and stole
large sums, sewing up the sacks again,
not knowing that there was writing
In each sack saying how much coin II
held. ON coming to Sparta he hid his
plunder under the tiles OF his house,
showing the EphorS the unbroken seals
ON the mouths OF the sacks. When the
Ephors opened these they We're In
great perplexity. but Glippus' servant
betrayed him, saying that under the
tiles roasted the owls" The consterna-
ton WAS great. Glipnus fled. and the
stern Spartans declared that for the
future they would use Iron coinage
made redhot aud quenched In vinegar
10 make Il bard and unpliable. In the
laws of Scion, 600 Il. G., the punish
ment Of death Is recorded against forg-
Ing the coinage.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1906-06-20

wealthy frat men of his own class.
out of the corner of his eye Marshall
saw Miss Falrchild start tritie when
she recognized him. When the party
had been seated two tables away by
young Condor, another student waiter,
the girls back was toward him. He
had given her no opportunity for II
greeting.
For ii had flashed over the young
man that the sign, either of favor or
ii contempt for his poverty and his
mental occupation, must be given. The
girl would show whether her nature
We're gold or dross, If she Were
ashamed of him, If she left the room
without a word, he resolved to tear the
love he felt from his heart and trample
it under foot
Marshall never knew what he did
before the crucial time came, the mo
ment of the party's rising from the
table after lunch, but no detail of
what followed escaped him. He saw
the amused lift of Bronson's eyebrows,
the scowl on Carricks forehead and
Miss Burrows undisgulsed interest as
Prudence Fairchild. eyes softly shining,
came back 10 where he stood.
If the mountain Will not 20 to Mo
damned" she said smilingly. then of
course Mohammed must come to the
mountain. And | mean to quarrel with
you some time for turning your back
when | came in. But | shan't scold
now; I'm leaving for home tomorrow,
and | wondered II III see you again"
Il will call tonight to say goodby,"
he replied eagerly, land l have some
thing important TO say. If may see
you alone. | think I've been waiting
all my life 10 say It,"
Her glance thrilled him as 1t had
that September day at the seashore
You may see me alone" she whs-
nprpd
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1906-06-20
LACE BARK TREES.
The Beautiful and serNicenbie Dress
Material. They Yield.


Materials They Yield.
There are In all about half Il dozen
lace bark trees in the world, SO called
because the inner bark Yields Il natural
lace in ready made sheet FORM which
can be made up in serviceable articles
of apparel. only four OF these curious
species of trees are OF much practical
value Tourists who have stopped at
Hawaii or Samoa may recall the lace
bark clothing of the natives clothing
of Il neat brown color when new, of re
markable strength and of fragrant
odor, like freshly cured tobacco leaf
The native tupa cloth, as Ii is called
is made from the bark Of the Bruso
META papirlfera, but It is not usually
included among the real lace bark
trees. In its natural state the real lace
bark is OF n delicate cream white tint.
II is probably Il kind of llbrous pith.
When the outer bark Is removed Ii can
be unfolded and unwound In one seam
less piece. having surface of II little
more than square yard. Washing
and sun bleaching give ii Il dazzling
white appearance. The fabric is airily
light Ii is used In the West Indies for
mantlllas craVats collars. window cur
tains in a word for every purpose
that ordinary lace is used. In making
up shawls. wells and the like 1t Is Gus
tomary 10 piece TWO sheets of lace
bark together. Delicate and apparently
weak as 1t IS in Jingle mesh, II bit Of
lace bark II rolled into thin string
will all but resist human strength To
break it New York World.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1906-06-20

Two coins clinked together give 50
good an imitation Of the robins metal
lie note that this device has long been
employed in England 10 attract the
welcome "harbinger of spring" For
merly male robins We're shared by the
climbing of two copper pennies near II
dummy bird. The dummy was perched
on II twig smeared with bird lime, and
cock robin, attracted by the sound and
suspeeting II rival, flew at him with
blood IN his eye. This Is Ia violation Of
the bird laws In the United States, and
no one who lives where robins make
their home In confidence liz likely to
give the odd trick SO unpleasant II
finale The clinking coppers serve n
much more agreeable purpose as II
means OF rendering cock robin soeia-
Bile
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1906-06-20

Membership Ia the French academy
the hoped for reward of Galllc writers
was once closely associated with onion
soup. During the restoration Ia France
club was formed under the title Of
"Dlner de Ia Soupe n rOnion." This or
ganizatiOn contained twenty members.
1t met every three months. when the
dinner was opened with an onion soup.
The club was to endure until every as
goeiate was elected to the academy.
This was accomplished Ia 1919. when
the last banquet was held.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1906-06-20

Song writing Is one Of the most lu
cratiye of occupations, provided one
has the knack OF appealing to the pop
ulur taste. The average writer stands
u better chance of making money by
producing pathetic rather than 80 called
"comic" songs. The Lost Chord has
made three or four fortunes. 1t has
been the most lasting success on rec
ord, and for years Sir Arthur Sullivan,
as composer aud Madam Antoinettc
Sterling, for whom 1t was specially
written, received Il royalty amounting
to II cents each on every copy sold. 1t
was gold mine To the publishers too.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1906-06-20
Seals Learning 10 swim.

Young seals do not know how to
swim. They have to become gradual
~ accustomed to the water either by
entering it TO paddle about by them
selves or by being carried into It in
fear Of the waves that break into foam,
and as soon as they see one approach
Ing take to flight IN terror and do not
turn round until they have assembled
to a very high place above the sea.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1906-06-20
Vic IsInrentine Enicure.

Your typical Florentine is epicurean
to the toe tips. His enthusiasms and
warnings are quite other than those
of the northerner. Give him = francs
a day for life, and he will toll no more
He may be Ii marquis and seventh or
eighth In direct descent. but he will be
content To forego the assertion of his
rank so he may thenceforwurd enjoy
the priceless boon of leisure and indie.
pendence His leisure he will dissi=
pate at the cafe with perhaps two
three -halfpenny sweet fluids per diem
and you may study the effect of his in-
dependence In his courtly manners
even though his hat he Worn ut the
brlm and his coat back be deplorably
shiny. He Is II pellucid brook, shallow
rs you please, yet engaging for his
pellucidity As he sits on the red vel
vet cushions and looks forth Mt the car
riages and gowns of fashion In the Via
Tornabuoni he shows no trace of envy
on his open countenanee. What, In
effect, have these rich ones more than
he save the ennui of modishness and
the indigestion of high feeding? The
monuments and blue skies of Florence,
not to mention the glorious or stirring
memories of its history, are rather
more his than theirs COrnhill Maya
zine
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1906-06-20
MANY, MANY DOCTORS.
sixteenth Century Wager That
Might lie Won To-day

The story is told In Joubert's "Popu.
lar Errors Concerning Medicine" pub.
lished at Bordeaux, France, In 1919,
that one Gonelle. Il jester at the court
of the Duke Of Ferrara, insisted once
upon time that the trade which had
the most followers WIS that of doctor.
To prove his assertion he left his home
one morning to 90 to the palace with
his nightcap ON and his jaws wrapped
up. The first person he met stopped
him with the question. What is the
matter with you, Gonellef" "A terrible
toothaehe" "Oh, Is that allI I'll tell
you what will cure IT." And every per
son lie met had some advice to give
him
When the Jester reached the dukes
chamber, the same question and an.
swer We're repeated All" said the
prince, Il know of something that will
take the pain right away" Gonelle
Instantly threw up his kerehief, saying
And YOU, too, monseigneur, are II doc
tor; | have only passed through one
street in coming from my house TO you
and have counted moe than 200 of
them. | believe | cOul1,Iind 10000 IN
the sity." Whether the story is true OF
false 1t could be told again IN our
dAt y, and Gonelle would win his wager
without dispute.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1906-06-20

"You ara very successful prophet"
we said. "Will you tell US the secret
OF your success
"Certaiuly," the sage replied In q
kindly tone AS it Is always the un
expected that happens. | merely proph
esy the unexpected. American Spec
tator
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1906-06-20

An easterner was prospecting In the
north Georgia mountains when he
came on Il native apparently clinging
TO the side OF steep hill filling corn.
The prospector stopped for chat.
aud the mountaineer, nothing loath for
rest In the shade from his fatiguIng
toll, was agreeable.
Say, friend, how In the world do you
get the corn down off that hillside aft
or 1t Is ready for haryestf' asked the
stranger
"ln jugs" was the laconlc and prob
ably truthful reply Atlanta Georgian.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1906-06-20

The most remarkable belief or super
stition concerning the human eye Is
one that Is current i'll Australia.
Among the natives of that country II
Is the general belief that the left eye
of every chief becomes star the mo
ment the chief in question Is done with
It, The sun, they say, Is the eye of the
greater god and the moon the eye of
the lesser god" All the stars We're
once the left optics of human beings of
high rank. Shungle. II celebrated chief,
once ute the eye of Il valiant chief,
thinking thereby to increase the bril-
liancy Of his own eye star" But the
eye burned through Shingles belly
and killed him, whereupon his own left
eye became joined to the one he had
eaten, and the two may now be seen
as beautiful double star lying Just to
the east Of the Southern Cross.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1906-06-20

Winebiddle L hear that you dictated
to your new typine an impassioned love
letter 10 another girl. Gildersleeve
Yes, 1t was a fictitious sweetheart.
wanted TO nip in the bud any designs
she might have on me In matrimonial
way. London Mail
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1906-06-20

"Iiand In lot of cards. said the
elder woman.
why" was the hurried inquiry.
We'll, If you don't hand IN enough"
she said, as her companion dived deep
into her case. they will say you don't
know what /, right. If you give too
many, however, they will think that
you know better than they do and that
there Is some new style they have
heard nothing about. Hand him
lot."-Kansas City Independent
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1906-06-20

The stomach listens to no precepts
1t begs and elamors. And yet 1t Is
not an obdurate creditor, 1t Is dis
missed with a small payment, II only
you give 1t what you owe, and not as
much as you can.-Seneca.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1906-06-20

Tommy Ma, Freddy's crying cause
rn eating my cake and won't give him
any Mother Is his own cake finished =!
Tommy Yes. ma; and he cried when !
was eating that too.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1906-06-20

The great clock at Rouen has been
measuring time and striking the hours
and quarters for over 600 years and, II
Is said, has been running all this time
without interruption.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1906-06-20
Looking Ahead.

Gerald-Will you marry met Ger
aldine-Wait awhile. | don't want TO
get tired of you just yet.-New York
Press
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1906-06-20
AIne WnuId.

"rm going up To interview your
wife" said the society reporter. DO
you suppose she'll talk"
'Do ~ replied the husband. why,
she'll be talking when your twenty
second edition comes out"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1906-06-20

An lrishman. meeting another. asked
whit had become of their old acquaint
ance. Patrick Murphy.
"Arrah. now. dear honey" said the
other, poor Pat was condemned 10 be
hanged, but he saved his life by dying
In prIson"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1906-06-20
A TraxeIer,a Tin.

A guide IL too often "A man wboit tells
you what you do not want to know In
q language you do not understand.
New Orleans Times Democrat
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1906-06-20
A y.csuey Filled.

Gerald have u cold IN my head
Geraldine Well, | suppose that Is bet
ter than nothing. New York Press.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1906-06-20
l.Ixe In.

When hurgler asks the conundrum
"Where's sour money" 1t Is generally
the wisest Ian to give 1t up.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1906-06-20

Calumny is the worst Of evils. III 1t
there are two who commit injustice
and one who IL injured -Herodotus
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1906-06-20

death 1t Is then the truest yalor TO dare
to live.--Browne.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1906-06-20
Modern GaIiantry.

The Man Din the street carD-Take my
seat, madam The Woman Thank
you, but also get out at the next cor
ner.-Chicago News.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1906-06-20

Necessity may render a doubtful act
innocent, but it cannot make it praise
wortby.--Joubert.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1906-06-20
An Old Clock.

A virtue always outweighs "A talent
--MouariDu
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-08-15
Mrs. George J. Cunningham.

In the death of Mrs. Hattie Gun
ningham, wife Of Mr.. George J.
Cunningham. which occurred sud
denly Monday morning, the town
of BerryviIle has lost a most esti-
mable Christian woman. a true
friend. and a loving wife and
mother.
Mrs. Cunningham had suffered
for several years from an affection
of the heart, and had Mt times been
seriously ill from shat ailmcnt. but
on each occasion had recovered APP
parent health and strength.
About 4 o'clock Monday MORN
ing Mr.. Cunningham wasawakenod
by his wife'- laboripus breathing.
and found her in an unconscious
condition. lie called to his son.
Mr.. Ed. CunninIlam. who was
asleep in an adjoining room. but
before he could reach the bedside
Mrs. Cunningham ceased tobreathc.
DR.. Harri, was summoned I'm the
hope that life was not extinct. and
that she could be revived. but
found that death had preceded
him.
II was shock TO her many
friends, especially as she had been
seen by So many of them the day
previous at church services and
had conversed with them
Nr~. Cunningham. who was 30
years oi age, is survived by ac.
husband and two sons. Moss
Gcorgcaud Edward, and one sister.
Mrs. Luther McKinster. Of Win
thestcr, as well as her aged mother.
Mrs. William Eddy. of Winchester.
Thcfuneral was held this We'd
nesday) morning at 10 o'clock.
from the " r. Church. South.
the pastor, Rev. j. Harry Smith.
officiating. The remains vii, be
taken to Winchester, where inter
ment will be made In the family
plot in Mount Hebron Cemetery.
The pallbearers were McssrS. J.
W. Gaver, f. CT. Coiner, i W.
Ware, Charles Tanquary, John
Bush and Walter Stryock.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-08-15
BeTryYille'S Ice Famine.

Berryyille and vicinity suffered 4
practical ice famine last Saturday
and Sunday, and only for the en-
terpriSe of the BerryvilIe Supply
Company we would now be entire
ly without that necessary commo-
.dity. 1t appears that Isaac
Holmes, colored. who has been
buying about three car loads of ice
per week from Iiagcrstown. was
unable To secure any for Saturday
and Sunday. Tho reason is not
stated The Supply Company.
which has been purchasing ice from
Winchcster for It's own use in
freezing ice cream, then came To
the rescue of the people here and
furnished all that il could obtain.
\ recent communication in the
COURIER spoke OF the possibility
of the construction of au ice plant
10y tbc Berryville Milling Company.
It Is 'c be hoped that steps will be
takcr and the plant constructed
before tnc opening of another
summer.
\ plant with capacity of about
ten tons in twenty-four hours
would oilcr the approximate ser
vice needed here.
The amount of ice consumed
here IS not less than five tons per
day. and would be greater If the
quantity sold here va, increased.
With p plant mokiug at east ten
tons daily an outside trade could
be supplied III small towns through
out the County
The enterprise would pay a good
interest on the investment.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-08-15
Services by COlOFed Rector

Rev. Henry /. Phillips, who is
said to be one of the most intelligent
colorcd men of the country, and
who Is rector of large colored
Episcopal Church i'm Philadelphia,
will conduct series of special
services at Christ Chapel (colorcO, ,
at Wickitle, on the nights of Au-
gust % to 29, inclusive.
Rev. T. NJ. Burch, who is we'll
acquainted with Rev. Henry L.
Phillips, says that he is very fine
speaker.
This is probably the first occasion
on which a colored Episcopal min
lister has ever preached in Clarke
county. and it is possible that a
number of white people will attend
| the service.
Cards announcing the service
have been issued, it being stated
that the services each evening will
commence at $50 O'Clock, and vii
be followed by 4 short talk by the
Rector.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1906-08-15
Finest Peaches Of the Season.

The COURIER returns thanks to
Mr.. Geo. Pine for a basket of the
finest peaches we have seen this
season. They we're Of large size,
beautiful color, and superb flavor.
1t has been said by some people
that the quality OF the peaches
grown in Clarke county this year
isIower than usual. hutif We Judge
by the fine ones presented by Mr.,
Pine, we should say that this is
an exceptional season for good
peaches.