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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1906-09-26
WHY CYPRESS WOOD SINKS.


Singular Discovery.
Southern lumbermen take great de.
light in II story of certain scientific gen
temen who were sent by the govern
ment al Washington to study the
growth and uses of the bald cypress
at II time when cypress lumber was
comparatively new 10 the market They
went direct To a large camp, presented
credentials to the superintendent and
watched with minute care the processes
of cutting the timber and floating Il
down stream.
cypress Is light, spongy wood that
grows in swamps and absorbs water
readily. The scientific gentlemen re
questcd the superintendent to throw
some logs into the river separate from
the main RATS and followed their prog
ress down stream in boat. After
floatinE south for some distance the
logs with one accord sank Much sur
prlsed, the scientific gentlemen return
cd and followed another consignment
The phenomenon was repeated; Mt n
| certain distance from the camp NIL the
| logs SAINT
The gentlemen from Washington, be
ing very scientific, did not think IL
question the unlettered superintendent
about The power Of cypress 10 become
waterlogged, but after numerous OBJ
servations and much comparing Of
notes reported TO their department the
startling discovery that cypress noated
north Of II certain parallel Of latitude
and south of II invariably snnk. OF
the cause they We're not yet certain, but
hazarded the suggestion that II might
lie In the rotary motion of the earth,
increasing In speed MS the logs ap-
preached the equntor until It was pow
erful enough to draw them under
Philadelphia North American.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1906-09-26

While it is Il fact that in places the
crow IS not destructive TO an important
degree. it will be a long time before he
will he considered friend of either the
farmer or the sportsman perhaps
never. And all the arguments that
may he advanced in favor of the crow
will not save him from being shot at,
killing Is different matter. While
those who have grown morbid from
reading new nature stun go to ex.
tremes concerning crows. or anything
else for that matter, sportsmen as II
rule permit the crow to live In peace
during the nesting season. 1t Is merely
n question of fairness that dictates
their actions in this 1t stands To
reason that the sportsman who avoids
fishing during the spawning season and
protects game and game birds In the
summer will not modest crow when
it has little ones In the nest that would
starve If the old birds were killed But
after the young birds have grown
strong enough to take care of them
selves and all of this black race have
resumed active operations against the
agriculturist and other birds they must
take care of themselves if found guilty
of marauding. Field and Stream.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1906-09-26
THE EARTH'S NOTION.
Easy Ia Demonstrate IL by II simple
Experiment.


Experiment
II IS quite possible 10 prove that the
earth rcNolves ON IFS axis by Il simple
experiment and without having re-
course to mathematics. Take good
sized bowl, I'LL II nearly full of wa
ter aud place il upon the floor of Il
room which IS not exposed to shaking
or Earring from the street
Sprinkle over the surface of the wa
ter II coating of lyeopodium powder,
white substance which Is sometimes
ased for the toilet and can be bought at
Utmost any drug store. Then upon the
turface of this coating of powder make
with powdered charcoal straight
black line, say. an inch or two inches
IN length and lying north and south.
Having made this little black mark
with the charcoal powder on the sur
face of the contents of the bowl. lay
down upon the floor stick or some
other straight object, SO that ii shall be
exactly parallel with the mark If the
| line happens to be parallel with II
crack in the floor or with any sta
tionary object IN the room this will
serve MS we'll
Leave the bowl undsturhcd for n
few hours aud then notice the position
of the black mark with reference TO
the object that it was parallel with. 1t
will be found to have shifted its di-
reetlon and To have moved from east
TO west that Is to say, in direction
opposite to that of the movement of
the earth on its axis.
The earth In simply revolving has
carried the water and everything else
in the bowl around with It, but the
powder on the surface has been left
behind little The line will always
be found to have moved from east to
west which is good proof that every
thing else has moved the other way.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1906-09-26
A Powerful Writer.

The late Rufus Il. Shapley, the bril-
liant Philadelphia lawyer. wrote SOLID
For Mulhooly." which had an immense
success. Once at dinner an editor
congratulated Mr.. Shapley warmly on
Solid For Mulhooly." The editor said
1t was powerfully written. Mr.. Shap.
ley replied: Eyes. suppose am
powerful writer. The other day
wrote letter Of coincidence to the
widow Of an old friend. and I under
stand that the lady no sooner read my
letter than, changing her black gown
to pink one, she went to a matinee"
--Argonaut.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1906-09-26

Many farmers who occasionally or
der the destruction Of fruit trees ON
account of advanced age or unfruitfuI-
ness are quite unaware Of the yalue
attached to much of the wood thus
sacrificed. Cherry wood IL largely used
In furniture and when polished reveals
n beautiful color and provides II passa
BILE imitation OF mahogany. Apple tree
wood Is remarkably well adapted to
turner's work and Is in demand for
making cogwheels on account of It's
great strength aud durability. The
cogs of wooden mill wheels are often
made of apple wood. II is also cXten
slvely used for fruit presses, where It
proves very durable. The yuluo Of
walnut wood In fine cabinet work Is
well known, and good prices are OBJ
tanned for this beautiful aud popular
wood. London Times
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1906-09-26
TrInIeia In IhInm.

In some of the southern provinces OF
China there Is II superstition that IL
trlplcts are born one of the three chill
dren viii eventually become n noted
rebel In order 10 avoid that dlrcst of
Chinese curses, bad son, II "wisc man"
IL sent for In oder 10 decide which of
the three children Is the destined black
sheep The three infants having been
conveyed into perfectly dark room
the evils man. takes three pieces Of
Irvine. each of different color, MS
white. red and black, and. entering the
room. ties one of these pieces Of string
around II wrist of eGch baby. The one
which when brought ont into the light
is found TO have the red string on its
wrist IL drowned like n puppy
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1906-09-26

young man. willing to do anything to
aarn his way. being compelled to walk
around hungry for two days in this
great city
IL can't imagine IT,"
"Eut why would he lie to me-"
"Why have a hundred just like him
lied to me-"
Il tell you, Mrs Thomas, that human
nature is good il you will only give it
chance. II I ,hadn't spoken to the
Young man he would have been dead
under the wheels of ear ere this, and
| should never have forgiven myself.
l shalt find him II place and make
man of him once again, and he will be
grateful all his days"
During the next four days tue tin
horn man WIS looking for place be-
tween meals. and Miss Shetlin MAS
making personal calls here and there
She met with no luck, but as some of
the boarders smeled whisky ON Tin
Horn they thought lie must be doing
well.
On the fourth night, after the philan-
thropist and her subject had had their
usual talk and he had shed more fears
than usual, he went up TO bed at sharp
o'clock. He wanted to get an earlier
start than usual.
Tho spinslcr followed half an hour
later. She found her door SHUT, but
unlocked, and rs she stepped into the
dark room and felt for the matches
Snnp ono plapppI n hand OVER her
mouth and tossed her on to the bed
and had her bound hand and foot and
gagged with towel before she under
stood What was taking place. Then
the gas was lit the door locked, and
the tin horn man quietly said:
"lf You make fool Of yourself I'll
choke the HE out OF You by way OF
that scrawny neck of yours
1t was easy To see that she wanted
TO speak IN reply, and for her benefit
he explained:
I'm after those sparhlers in your
ears and ON your fingers and also
what cash You have lying around
With her eyes she protested against
this specimen of human mgrattude.
He understood and laughed and said:
you are homely enough to stop II
clock, and the idea of your wearing
diamonds Is absurd. Take snooza
now while | rummage about"
Her trunk was not locked. From ii
he took $500 in cash and other Iewely
From about her neck he took a long
chain and Il fine watch. From her
ears he took diamond pendants, and
from her fingers he roughly pulled her
rings. She tried to veil. but the towel
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1906-09-26
A PfnIesa PeouIe

A member of the Chinese legation,
clad In splendid. pale hued silks. was
talking "PIns," he said, cause I'M
tidy habits. We have no pins IN China.
The right way TO fasten things Is with
buttons and buttonholes or with loops
and frogs. TO fasten things with pins
IS to make use Of an unlidy makeshift
TO employ pins IS to become lazy and
Bloyenly. We have no pins in China
Certain foreign manufacturers shipped
millions of them 10 Us In the past, but
we sent them back We had no use for
them We ttcrc too neat
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1906-09-26

In Tunis when II reigning prince
finds it necessary to go outside his i'm
mediate family 10 choose his successor
he follows an odd custom There the
wearing Of hair on the face Is the ex=
elusive privilege of sovereignty When
the prince selects successor he sends
the court barber to the fortunate indl-
yidual to notify him that he may wear
a beard. This Intimaiion is equivalent
to formal announcement that he has
been selected as the heir prcsumptivc.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1906-09-26
An,I,iIInn.

NO, Tommy" said his mother; you
can't have any more cake. You're had
enough"
what fine little fellow he Is re.
marked the guest. And when you're
a man, Tommy. what are you going to
dor"
I'm goin ter buy too much Of every
thing | like TO eat" replied Tommy
sulkily. Philadelphia Press
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1906-09-26

Habit Is our primal fundamental
law. Habit and imitation there is
nothing more perennial in us than these
two They are the source of all work
ing and all apprenticeship. of all prac-
tice and all learning In the world
CARLYLE.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1906-09-26
Youthful InpressIOnIsm.

zone of the lads In my Sunday
school class" writes correspondent.
"had been 10 a musical service aud
had heard there violin solo in which
n number Of the notes were played
with finger instead of the bow -pizzl
cato, think Is the musical term The
boy described Is as n piece with hc-
cough 81 it. Manchester Guardian,
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sound.

"Do you regard that mans argu-
ments as sound!"
YES" answered the senator THAT
and nothing else. Washington Star
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1906-09-26

Mrs. Enpeck-I think Mr.. Mahlstick
paints such lovely pictures. ! think
that | shall have him paint portraits
Of Henry and me together. Mrs. Cut
ting-Oh, didn't know that he painted
battle pictures Chicago News.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1906-09-26
Rural Excitement.

WAS there much life in the country
town from which you Gamer
"Well, guess You ought to have
seen the gatherings in our cemetery OF
a sunday Harper's Bazaar.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1906-09-26

A mans health is something like an
umbrella When once lost IT Is hard
to get back. but when worn little II
may be recovered
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1906-09-26

Customer Grritatedly to gossiplnG
shopgirls) | wish you would show me
common civillty. Shopsirl (absently)-
Sorry, madam; we aln't sot it.-Boston
Transcript.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1906-09-26
His VIII.

do you think the widow will break
his WIZ
won't be necessary. She did that
long before she became n widow -
Philadelphia Ledger
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1906-09-26

HhOHtH
Course in English for the Beginner.
Course liz English for the Advanced
Pupil.
How to Increase Ones Vocabulary.
The Art Of Conversation.
Should and Would: How to use Them.
Pronunciations Century Dictionary.
Correct English in the Home.
Correct English in the School.
What TO Say and What Not to Say.
Course in Letter Writing and Punctu-
alton.
Alphabetic list of Authorizations.
Business English for the Business Man.
Compound Words; How to Write
Them.
Studies in English Literature.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1906-09-26

The man who forgets TO be thankful
has fallen asleep In ife.-Stevenson.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1906-09-26

Show us the man who never makes
n mistake | we will show you a man
who never axes anything -Wayland.
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Telephone Notice.

THE MERCHANTS AND FARMERS TEL
EPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY
have now built their lines into almost all
parts of Hnnterdon County and are ready to
receive subscriptions for telephones at the
rate of $i2 o. per year for unlimited service
throughout the county.
The system now reaches New Hope, Lam
beTtville, stockton, Idell, Kingwood Ser
geantsville, Ringoes, Locktown, Croton, Flem-
ington, Three Bridges, Baptsttown, Rose
mont, Frenchtown, Milford, Bloomsbury,
Little York, Mt. Pleasant, Everittstown, Pat
tenhurg,. Qnakertown, Pittstown, Clinton,
Annandale, Lebanon, Potterstown, White
house and Whtehouse Station.
Applications for telephones 81 ould be made
TO Charles n. Reading, Frenchtown, N. j., or
Eugene Wilson, Sergeantsyille, n. j., which
will receive prompt attention
The Delta independent., 1906-03-30
A new Spring Style.
Cut furnished by the Ramsay D. G. Co.
SUITS.

Eton styles are in the lead.
Suits this spring are in two distinct
classes Etons and Ponies. 1t is
impossible to say at this time which
will be the most popular. But the in
dications are that the Eton or some of
its notifications will lead throughout
the spring season. This garment is
acceptable to American women, as it
permits the wearing of elaborate lin
gerie shirt waists, and at the same
time, it is one material costume and
does not give the impression Of sep
arate waist and skirt.
Pony coat suits are a novelty and
while some of the most natty two-piece
The Delta independent., 1906-03-30
Advertised Letter List.

Letters remaining uncalled for in the
postoffice at Delta, Colo., for the week
ending March 80, 1905.
Tony Clare, Elmer Hoffman,
ANDY McGafin, J. G. Wilbur.
In calling for above letters please say
ELLA NEW. P. M.
The Delta independent., 1906-03-30
Seen BY the Travelling Man.

A suit of silver gray Voile-the skirt
made circular, and trimmed with dag
onal folds Of the goods, finished with
white embroidered motifs. The Pony
jacket, finished with scallops at the
lower edge, shows ruffle Of embroid-
cry. The sleeves are finished likewise,
and folds matching the skirt trimming
trim the jacket.
Eton suit of black Panama
vest, lapels, collar and cuffs trimmed
with Persian braid; self belt with cut
steel buckles in back. Circular skirt
with inverted plaits back and front, and
tucks over hips.
Shirt waist suit Of white silk null
skirt fitting closely over the hips with
wide founce at the foot, made of two
rows of tucks in clusters. Blouse made
with yoke or fine tucks and Valencienes
lace; short sleeves finished with Valen-
cienes insertion and ruffles.
The Delta independent., 1906-03-30

Plows that will scower-HUNr & Co.
Best Lawn hose, all sizes-HUNT &
Co.
Don't forget Chambers Sale at Eek
ert April 3.
The Delta independent., 1906-03-30
FOR TRADE.

f0k TRADE.
Good Sewing Machine for set light
double Harness.
SINGER SEWING MACHINE OFFICE.
The Paducah sun., 1906-05-12

The Rev. d. C. Wright, OF the
Episcopal church, will deliver an ad-
dress on "Civic Responsibility and
Civic improvement" at his church at
1880 tomorrow morning. The Rev.
Mr.. Wright delivered this address at
meeting of the Commercial club a
few weeks ago, and 1t was so well
received. and contained such excel
lent suggestions, that he was asked
to repeat 1t, and has concluded to do
so, and enlarge on 1t in some details.
Mr.. Wright is very much interested
in civic improvements, and has done
some effective work for the better
ment of the conditions in Paducah,
therefore his address should prove
very interesting. Mr.. Wright's exam
pie could be followed, with great
profit resulting to the city. by every
citizen in Paducah. The Sun is very
earnest in its efforts to assist in the
civic improvements Of Paducah. and
hopes Mr.. Wright's address will be
heard by everyone else who is, as 1t
must result in much good.
The Paducah sun., 1906-05-12
SEWERAGE

The question of sewerage for Pa
ducah is a vital one. and should be
given consideration above everything
else. Until we get good, healthy
condition in every part of the city, it
is folly to endeavor to locate new in
dustries, with their attendant follow
ing OF new people. Every enterpris-
ing merchant, In the prosecution of
his business, gets what he has to offer
his prospective customers up in the
very best possible manner. makes his
store as attractive as he can, and ev-
cry condition that makes for increase
in patronage Is looked into. And, in
the same measure, must a city that
Invites new comers and new indus
tries to locate in 1t.
We must have the natural advant-
ages to offer, and this. by all means.
as probable first consideration, must
be supplemented by healthy condi-
tions.
Paducah has the natural advant-
ages to offer-transportatio facili-
ties, proximity to the raw material
supplies, and the, climatic conditions,
So we must make the sanitary condi-
tions.
We all know they could be better.
We must all conclude they must BE
better.
For instance, take the congested
resident districts Of the city, Third
street, south OF Norton. Worten's ad-
dition. and below -Trimble street, and
note the absolute necessity Of sewers
there.
Demand sewerage FOR these dis
tricts. This is where the malaria,and
germs and sickness are produced. II
the landlords have not civic and per-
sonal pride enough to demand this,
At should be forced, for this is what is
most needed.
Too. the sanitary inspector should
visit these districts frequently. and.
demand that lime. and lots of it. be
used on the premises, to avoid the
breeding of sickness.
The Paducah sun., 1906-05-12
.SUPT. LIEB TO TAKE
A SPECIAL COURSE
Will Attend University at Chi.
cago or New York.
Tennis Tournament Arranged
School Picnic-Summer Exodus
of Teachers--A Meeting.
SCHOOL NOTES OF INTEREST

Mr.. c. NJ. Lieb. superintendent OF
the city schools, has decided to take
a special course in either the Chicago
university, in Chicago. or the Column
bia university in New York City, this
summer. and will leave as soon as
his work is Strengthened out after the
final dismissal of school for the sum
mer.
Mr.. Lieb voluntarily remained in
Paducah last summer, contrary to his
usual custom. and inaugurated, act
ing as instructor himself, a normal
training school for the benefit OF To-
cal teachers who were not in a posi-
tion to leave the city for special train
ing. This year he has decided to take
his usual course of summer revision
work. but has not determined on
where he will go.
The Paducah sun., 1906-05-12

While Americans take great pride
and pleasure in being called
strenuous people," II is perhaps not
generally appreciated that a great
many injure themselves physically
wreck nervous systems. invite pre-
mature wrinkles, gray hairs and in
firmitles by the hurry. worry way in
which they live, neglecting in many
instances proper care of the body and
letting the real pleasures of life es-
cape as a forfeit. Unrestrained
strenuousness means neurasthenia
ultimately.
Neurasthenia is nerve-exhaustlon
and that means inefficiency OF the
body to carry on vital functioning
Nerve centres lag; debility ensues;
listlessness and fatigue reign. Pain
may be felt in the back; fullness or
pressure at the top OF the head; sleep
is broken and without refreshment;
digestion notably is weak and loss of
appetite, constipation and distress
after eating are the rule. The head
ach OF neurasthenia Is like a band
arosad the head; ordinarily is worse
in the morning and better towards
the end of day, and is probably the
most common OF all headaches which
come for treatment.
Now, drugs do not help neuras-
thenia; that is admitted; and ply
sicians have long been accustomed
to send their neurasthenics away
from the cities to the mountains. sea-
shore, abroad or anywhere to find
new scenes and enjoy tranquil restor-
alton. But that Is expensive and
there is surer, quicker and better
as well as less costly way-Osteo-
pathy.
Osteopathy cures neurasthenia,-I
which Is but another name for nerv-
business, by stimulation to the nerves
and the circulation.
can show you to your satisfac-
tion in very few minutes why oste-
opathy is the sane rational cure for
ALL diseases OF the nerves.
Come to see me at any time be-
tween the hours of md ~ in the
forenoon and and in the after
noon. DR.. @. B. Froage, sic Broad
way. Phone 1407.
The Paducah sun., 1906-05-12
FIRE INSURANCE INJUSTICE.

An earthquake Is no justification
Cor raising fire insurance rates, says
New York World. The San Francisco
losses, suggest a revision of fire-poli-
cy forms so that a difference should
be made between fire risks proper
and combined earthquake and fire
risks. The plan Of the fire insurance
Exchange, frequently called the hre
Insurance Trust, to raise rates In
New York City because OF an earth
uuake in San Francisco Is without
logical basis. They continue the pres
ent fire insurance rates. which are
very profitable. and will protect
themselves against earthquake in
suitably discriminating manner.
The fire rates OF New York City
are already too high. Half OF the pre-
sent rate would pay all average losses
and the only other contingency is the
con Migration risk, which except In
the congested dry goods district and
the crowded tenement district is not
very great.
The plan outlined BY the president
of one OF tAs large companies 10
o,rnvto >onsrate1, he average risk
a tbe cosna r. fl list Il sensible.
The Paducah sun., 1906-05-12
UNUSUAL CASE
MAN ILLEGALLY DEAD" TRIED
FOR MURDER AND con-
VICTED.
Point OF Law Raised Which Is Being
Watched With Interest by
Attorneys.

Ben Hufficer. a life prisoner at the
Eddyvllle penitentiary who murder
ed B. Shirley, a fellow prisoner in
the prison there. recently, was SEN
tenced to be hung by Judge Thomas
B. Cook. Hufficer had been SEN
fenced to the prison for life for the
murder of his wife, and this other
crime, committed for q trivial Of
fense, was peculiarly atrocious. In
the eye of the law he was already
civilly dead, so that before he can be
executed now he must first be par
doned for the first crime by the gov
ernor. This raises a point which
according to the expressed opinion OF
several lawyers here has never been
settled by the higher courts of Ken
lucky. Can a man cfvilly dead be
convicted of another crime and SEN
fenced therefor? Local lawyers will
watch the developments of this case
with considerable interest.
The suit of the wealth OF
Kentucky against the Illinois Cen
tral railroad for allowing gaming on
its trains was tried also in Judge
Cooks court at Eddyville and a YER
dict of 5000 was rendered In favor
of the state.
The case of Ratcliffe's admins
traitor against the |. c. X. r. for
500, 900 damages for the death of
Ratchffe will be tried Monday in Ed