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The Washington times., 1914-01-17
Watch CltduffeurS' Eyes

a T the end Of each arm in the
~ common starfish there is q little
~ -ed eye. II is sheltered az the
base OF the terminal tube foot
winch has become altogether sensory.
The eye or eye cushion shows numerous
little cups, each closed by : lens. lined
by red rod-like sensory cells. clothed ex-
ternally by supporting cells and contain
ing transparent watery substance. Re
Gently experiments have been made at
6ciigOland in order to discover how
much starfish sees with these eyes"
O. eye spots The answer is: Not very
much. II does not form an image nor
DIES 1t perceive moving object. Bat it
has considerable constituencies in dis
GngUishing different degrees o. light
and shade.
aITgn the skin Of the sta-Iish is re-
Ep0nS!Ve 70 differences Of illumination
N ne llEiiiSalate vicinity, but b. means
OF i-E 'eyes' the starfish becomes aware
OF distant illumination that differs,
either positively or negatively, from
Shar q the Immediately surrounding
Ere2-
Is life being made 50 mechanically
easy that some Of our senses are losing
tleir vitality and usefulness? was the
question suggested by Sir Gilbert Park
er in an address at the West London
hospital 4 great IEanv accidents. he
said. were due TO limited and made
CCate observation.
he knew a Chauffeur who could see
very we'll ahead Of him. but II he
wanted to see right or left he had TO
turn his head to the right or left Every
one knows that the trained and edu-
Gated eye can see right or left without
turning the head. 1t seemed to him that
thG very nervous excitement Of the age
vas due not to the many stirring noises
OF the great city life. but 10 the fact
that 20 the senses was given too little
responsibility, or rather less RESPONSE
b,lity than in the days OF long agu.
something ought 10 De done Il he
were right. He believed that the Boy
Scout movement was step IN the right
direction. He should like 20 add to the
Boy Scout training bIndfoId observa-
tion. Boys and girls should bc let
loose in fields and streets. under C1!id-
anee, TO feel and hear their way and
Inemorize what they heard or felt. Trey
should be taught the manly and woI1s-
amy things OF life.
The Washington times., 1914-01-17
Getting at It

Maggie" said Jock, whose mind ssas,
made up to propose-and after they had
talked about everything else for the last
hour-"wasna here an Sawbith nichsg'
Aye. Jock, dare say ye were" -b. I
And wasna I here on Monday nichtr'
Aye, so you were" u
And was here on Tuesday niciffrs
nicht?' -
And 1 was here on wednesday
nicht?'
Aye, so ye were, Jock; so ye were.
And was here on Thursday nicht7''
TN no deny that ye were, Jock"
And was here on Friday nicht?'
Aye, I'm thinking that's so"
AYE. this is Saturday nicht, and I'm.
here againy
-.Weel. what for mo-? Ye aee vera
welcome"
Maggie desperately. dye no be-.
gin TO smell q rat?''-Glasgow Scots
man.
The Washington times., 1914-01-17

moved from their savage ancestors. Be
cause l was so interested IN studying
the African as he really Is, took a
s.ip TO Central Africa for no especfsI
existed therg
Studied cOlored Race
In African Jungles.
Il can go right out here in the
streets OF Washington and In a few
minutes can pick out a coIored man.
who Is just exactly the type have
seen in the tungles of Africa. and
nave no doubt that IL he were to be
sent over there in ten years or per-
haps less time than that. he wou1d
have. reverted to type
TheJ. we got back 10 the plav ors..
more, and Judge Dickson told me
wnat ne thinks Is a most fnteresffn-
coincidence. When a student at what
IS now the George. Washington Uni
versity, put was at that time the Co
Iumoian University in which iustitu-
ton he took his LIZ d. degree. he,
participated in a debate in the ola
Mctzerott hall which afterward be
came the Columbia Theater where hfa
first play had its premiere production
Dickson, "the thought that should.
ever become an author and play
wright was the last thing fnI fi,s
world that ever entered my head. Now
Plead guilty TO having written, two
pls.s s., ,T-s-..-
When one tries to visualize
southern judge-a Mississinpf iudae
at that-the mental picture Is OF a tail
Ianky individual with a white goatee
and florid countenanee.. One Clothes
MIN in black broadcloth suit, with
Ions tailed Prince Albert coat. a
flowing black necktiei much starcded
linen. seft felt ha4. and sonar
toed SHOES. He is fiery and frascfble.
and usually punctuates. his language
with vigorous expietivsss This, I say,
Is the mental picture that the Amer
ican stage has developed in the minds
Of those who have never seen
Southern Judge except where the foot.
lights intervene. Judge Dickson has
none OF these characteristics. He
looks more like a waIl-to-do business
man Of some snappEs " Yesteru town
lie Is youthful. aleFts Eelean- sanveu.
and while ne admits thai. he Is forty.
he certainly doesn't look. it. There is
Mrs. Dickson. too, who L. visiting
Washington friends and who Il as
please over her husbands newTplay
as child over its first Christmas tree.
The Washington times., 1914-01-17
Slow Work.

Was on an East Texas train. The
little coffee-pot Of an engine. hav-
ing wheeled laboriously over ser
penthe rails. jolted TO a res,ful
stop at no place ia particular. Time
passed tediousIy. Some OF fhe ,ass.,I1I
gers Etalked nerVOusly up and down rba
gisles' while others drew their fell hats
down over their eyes and tried TO for
get It When a half-hour had clapsed
the conductor came through.
say trlend' came q querulous-
tel, what's holdin' usY'
We're taking on water" was tine ex-
PLANTATION.
Well. why don't you git anothe1. tea
spoon! That un seems to leak something
exeeoru v'-PulitzeTs Magazine,
The Washington times., 1914-01-17
Famous Rhode Island.

TT WAS geography lesson, and the
teacher had been asking what some
Of the different States were noted
for\ Looking at one OF the little girls,
she asked:
Tell me- Florence. what Rhode Island
Is celebrated for
For a moment the child was silent
then an inspiration apparently came to
her.
"Rhode Island" repeated the little
girl. lis celebrated for being the only
one Of the United tSates that is the
smallest Magazine.
The Washington times., 1914-01-17
Bill at Casino Is
One of Many Features

one OF the genuine novelties Of the
popular vaudeville season Will be the
presentation extraordinary at the Casino
theater next week of the Peer Gynt
Suite, in marble life poses. with the
Grieg music by an enlarged orchestra,
by NJ. De Icons famous Models le
Paris. The presentation will include
"Anitra's Dance" "Ass's Death" :"
Morning and In the Halls of the
Mountain King" The poses OF this
famous troupe are all art grOups.i not
statues, and they include the allegorical
picture, The Panama Canal" vic
tory" and others. \ fine accompany
ing bill goes with the big attraction
including different added features
every night except Saturday night.
The Washington times., 1914-01-17
An Enterprising Farmer.

A FARMER and mis- wife in an out
II of-the-way but interesting corner
of Galloway had made their only
visitor very comfortable, indeed.
AS the road ended with the farm and
passers-by were excessively rare, the
guest asked the farmer why he did not
try the effect Of an advertisement In
one Of the daily newspapers.
"Ay,' he said, that's a fine notion,
and we have made up our minds TO do
it We are just waiting till we see a bit
vacant corner in the paper, and then
wen send up a line or two."-Christian
Endeavor World.
The Washington times., 1914-01-17
Couldn't See the Object.

T HE Englishman was attending his
first ball game. He seemed very
L uneasy after the fifth inning, and
finally said TO his American friend: II
saw, old chap, when do they serve the
tea?
laughed the American.
mo tea between innings" gasped the
Englishmsn. Then what's the object Of
the blooming eame?'-Portland Spectc-
ter.
The Washington times., 1914-01-17
An Evangelist.

|USTOMER-But is he a good bird?
l mean. I hope he doesn't use
~ dreadful language.
Dealer-'E's n saint, lady; sings 'vus
beautiful. l 'ad some parrots wot used
to swear something awful, but. If vou'u
believe me, this ere bird converted the
iot.-London Bystander.
The Washington times., 1914-01-17
Mas Idea.

'Ma's joined drama league"
What for"
Il don't know, but pa says it's so
she can get chance to see all the
bad plays first. Detroit Free Press.
The Washington times., 1914-01-17
Two Thousand Stitches in Boots.

There are nearly 2.6AO stitches in .
pair Of hand-sewed boots.
The Washington times., 1914-01-17

Ars. Ethel Holtzclaw Gawler and sgd
ney Lloyd Wrightson will sing Sunday,
january is, at the morning service Of
the Ocean Avenue Congregational
Church, n. Y, where they gave a joint
recital on Friday evening last.
The Washington times., 1914-01-17

The pupils of Grace Adams appeared
ia recital on Friday, January 16, assist
ed oy Gertrude Froomar soprano. Those
taking part We're Misses Trouland,
Nroonan, Jackson, Thomas, Dalby,
nsley, Buck, Evans, Doyle, Reeder, TIL
den, Ed tn Buck, CIafiin, Rebuschatis,
Armstrong; and Mafett.
The Washington times., 1914-01-17

Mrs. Ethel HoItzclaw GawIer and sgd
ney Lloyd WrightSon have been en-
gagged TO give a joint recital in Essey
Hall, Philadelphia, the early part OF
March, on date to be arranged later
10y Mr. Wrightson.
The Washington times., 1914-01-17

Rosane Wirthing, ,untralto, GIu be
the soloist at the concert OF the Mon
day Morning, lfusic Club, 10 Oe given
1t tle New Willard. Monday evening,
January 19, at o'clock. Lucy Brick
enstein win be at the piano. Seven
numbers will be given, among which
will be included six chorUses by s.
RaclmaninOff.
The Washington times., 1914-01-17

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The Lambertville record., 1914-01-15
Meet to Discuss Gas.

A meeting of Committees and
members of the Lambertville Cham
Der of Commerce will be held at the
Council Room, Monday evening,
January 19 at p. m.
Several matters of Importance
require attention.
Some action is necessary regard
ing petition which has been cir
culated for an investigation of the
cost and quality of Gas which is
being furnished our City.
All persons interested are invited
to be present.
George w. Arnett, President.
Walter F. Hayhurst. Secretary.
The Lambertville record., 1914-01-15
In the City of LambertviIle

Miss Olive Philips, the popular
dispatching clerk at the post office,
resumed her duties Monday morning
after having been i'll for the past
two weeks with an attack of rheu-
matte fever.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hervey S. Holcombe,
of this city, sailed from New York
city on the steamship Lenape for
jacksonville, Fla. They expect to be
absent about two weeks, during
which time they will visit points of
interest in that state, including st.
Augustine and Palm Beach.
While Mrs. Alfred Horton, was
cleaning a lounge Saturday morn
ing at her home, 81 Franklin street
with gasoline, it caught fire from a
candle which she had lighted in the
room. An alarm was given and the
fire engines were quickly on hand,
but some neighbors had forestall-
ed them and thrown the lounge into
the street and averted a confagra-
ton. No other damage resulted.
The Lambertville record., 1914-01-15
Arcanum Installation.

Alexsauken Council, No. 1O9 Royal
Arcanum, installed the following
officers on Monday Evening the
work being done by D. G. R. Harry
S. Pine, of Trenton, assisted by G..
Guide Charles H. Dilts, also of
Trenton.
Regent, Frank A. Phillips; vice
regent, William A. Ely; orator, L.
P. Bodine; past regent, William B.
Lodor; Secretary, H. w. William
son; collector, H. M. Dilts; treasurer
Joseph w. Cooper; chaplain, William
c. Regan; guide, William Morse;
warden, Watson K. Reeder; sentry,
w. Scott Orem; trustee, G. M. Sha-
malta.
The Lambertville record., 1914-01-15
Never
Better
Stocked

in all our departments, for the
trade. Dry Goods, Notions,
Crockeryware, Groceries, Fresh
Meats, Beef, Veal, Lamb, Pork
etc.
A full supply of Poultry,
Turkeys, Chickens, Ducks,
Geese, Game and Fish.
We invite buyers to give us
call.
We exchange for all kinds of
Farm Products.
The Lambertville record., 1914-01-15
AMWELL NATIONAL BANK.

The Amwell National Bank re-
ported most prosperous year, to-
tai dividends of eleven per cent hav-
ing been paid. An additional S5, 900
has been added to the surplus fund
bringing this up to S85, 900. The
surplus and undivided profits total
S94, ,049.09.
The following directors were
elected: Warren A. Green, A. D.
Anderson, F. w. VanHart. John E.
Barber, Robert A. Montgomery,
VIM. S. Worthington, Bryan H.
Taylor, John w. Smith, VIM. C.
Conover.
At the organization of the board
the following officers were elected:
w. A. Greene, President; A. D. An
derson, Vice President; F. w. Van
Hart, Cashier; Lewis P. Bodine, AS
sistant Cashier; Joseph w. Cooper,
Teller; E. c. Van Hart, Bookkeeper;
John E. Barber, Secretary of Board.
A splendid dinner was served in
ST. Andrews Hall by the ladies or
ganizations. Many out-of town
friends of the bank were present at
the dinner.
The Lambertville record., 1914-01-15
LAMBERTvILLE NATIONAL BANK.

At meeting of the stockholders
of the Lambertville National Bank,
held at the bank on Tuesday the
following directors were elected to
serve the ensuing year; Frank A.
Philips, Isaiah P. Smith, George l..
Romine, William Lauer, J. Wesley
Crook, George w. Massey, Wilmot
Quimby, Samuel A. Burns, James S.
Studdiford, Edward w. Closson,
George N. Best.
At meeting of the board of di-
rectors, subsequently, the following
officers were chosen President,
Frank A. Phillips; vice president,
George L. Romine; cashier, w. S.
Hulshizer; teller, William L. Wilson.
A banquet was served by the
Woman's Christian Temperance
Union in the lecture room of the
First Baptist church for the stock
holders and friends after the COM
pletion of business.
The Lambertville record., 1914-01-15
Christmas Committee.

Meeting to settle affairs of Com.
munity Christmas Celebration will
be held at the Council Room, Fri.
day January 16, 1914, at s p. m,
Will you please attend or see that
your organization is represented?
Elsie Smith, Chairman.
Walter F. Hayhurst, Secretary.
The Lambertville record., 1914-01-15
BANKS ELECT
And ENTERTAIN

Tuesday was eating day in the
city of Lambertville, both the Am
well and the Lambertville National
Banks setting out big dinners for
their stockholders and friends, and
the W. c. T. u. ended up the day
with one of their famous suppers.
The Lambertville record., 1914-01-15
ROAD IMPROVEMENT BONDS
FOR SALE.

The Board of Chosen Freeholders
having issued $50 Road Improvement
Bonds bearing date December Goth,
1918, of the denomination of $500 each,
payable thirty years after date, with
interest at per cent, payable semi
annually, and are non-taXable, have
sold and delivered 135 of them, still
leaving for sale As, which can be had
at any time by those wishing to pur-
chase.
A letter addressed to the undersigned
will give you any and all information
concerning them.
WIN. ID. BLOOM,
County Collector,
P. Q. Address, Pennington, \. j.
The Lambertville record., 1914-01-15

that given on Friday evening of
next week by the University Girls.
Wherever played this had proven a
most popular attraction. and those
who saw and heard then last year
were the most anxious to have them
return rhis year.
The Lambertville record., 1914-01-15

James Horton, who is said to
have sold his property known as
Meadow Farm, in Pennsylvania, for
a million dollars, for the oil rights
is looking up relatives in this section
and will pay them visit about the
Doth of next month. He is said to
be connected with the Hunt family.
ADV.
The Lambertville record., 1914-01-15
"The University Girls. :"

Probably one of the best entertain
ments of the whole course held in
Rockers Hall, New Hope, by the
Citizens Literary Society will be
The Lambertville record., 1914-01-15

BOARD WANTED-Two or three
furnished rooms with private family
with board for man, wife and two
children. Would consider the rent
ing of a furnished house, in Lam
bertville or New Hope. Address
Board" Lambertville Record of
fee, Lambertville, N. j.
The Lambertville record., 1914-01-15
Joseph G.. Moore, LdmbertVille, N. j.
Union and Delevan Streets Bell Phone 70
SECURITY

If you have something of value that you desire
Absolutely Protected from loss then you require the
best protection available.
AT large expense this bank has installed the most
Modern Burgar-Proof, Fire-Pl oof Deposit Vault
that can be found in this section of the County
Always guarded by inside night watchman. Pr-
vate booths to examine your securities
The incidental expense is small, ask your
inspection.
Wills kept without charge.
We offer what we'll be termed absolute Seeuritu
Three per cent interest paid in savings Depart
ment and on Certificates from day received 10 day
of withdrawal.
Accounts solicited.
Capital and Surplus 100000
Assets over ST., 100000
Lambertville National Bank
FRANK A PHILLIPS President
GEORGE h. ROMINF, Vice President
". S. HULSHIZER, Cashier
The Lambertville record., 1914-01-15

FOR Secondhand milk wagon,
good as new, cheap. 3lS Pennington
Avenue. Trenton, N. j.
The Lambertville record., 1914-01-15

WANTED-An agreeable compan-
ion. object matrimony. Send ap-
plications to Mrs. Albert Briscoe,
care this office, on Friday, Feb
ruary 20th. ADV.
The Lambertville record., 1914-01-15
The Growth of Our
Business this year

is one of the most satisfactory evidences of the
quality of the goods we are furnishing our Gus
toners. Our grocery stock includes all the good
things and they are fresh, too. If you haven't
joined our satisfied circle this holiday season is
good time to come around and try our eatables
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-06-05

No single organization was called
upon to suffer so severely in the sinking
of the Empress of Ireland as the Sal
walton Army, its total of 1873 dead be-
ing a terrible blow not alone in numbers
but because the dead were some of the
most influential workers of the organ
ization in the Dominion of Canada. A
majority of the entire party of Saliva
tionu Army people sailing on the steam
er for London to attend the information
al conference of the Army were lost,
and the number included many leaders
of the corps. Therefore, the proposed
memorial service to be held by the world
organization of the Salvation Army will
have great significance and will be
Joined in by the workers everywhere
with the expression of deep sorrow. Let
alone the loss of friends and co-workers,
they must feel the depressing influence
of having lost so many of the more
prominent members of the organization
in the Dominion Of Canada. And, as
the Salvation Army mourns, it will re-
ceive the sympathy Of large number
of people throughout the entire civilized
world who are cognizant of the good
work which the organization is doing in
many lands.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-06-05
Withhold Judgment in Bond Discussion

Gov Fletcher and State Treasurer
Deavitt are having their innings now
between the big acts. 1t is all over the
treasurer's bond. The governor thought
it was all right and approved it about
a year ago and now wants it returned.
Most Of the papers seem to lose sight
OF the fact that it is Vermont com
pany that furnished the bond the
American Fidelity Co. and to make as
surance doubly sure, reinsured part of
it with other bonding companies. This
does not relieve the American Fidelity
Co. but simply furnishes more security.
Since the above was written Gov. Flet
cher has commenced action against the
state treasurer, before the supreme
court to compel him to furnish new
bond and has asked State Auditor Gra-
ham to furnish new bond. Gov Flet-
cher is accused Of politics in this but his
friends reply, che is acting honestly in
the Interests of Vermont" Time and the
supreme court will decide which is
right. after hearing all the evidence.
Meanwhile it is well to suspend iudg
ment Morrisville Messenger.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-06-05

did Thursday night before the Raleigh,
n. c., Chamber of Commerce. At the
same time he was placing pink tints on
the other sections of the country as in
dieating a blooming prosperity. How
ever, to date Secretary Redtield has not
followed out his dire threats to punish in
dustrial concerns that turned off large
number of workmen as if by desire to
discredit the administration. Those
were silly threats, and Secretary Red
field doubtless has come to realize it.
Possibly, too his chief has pointed out
the error of his previous way and has
restrained the secretary from starting
anything which would prove a boom
erang to the administration as well as
being humorous affair. But Redfield is
given his brush and paints and is per-
mitted to picture the United States in
any tints that may please his fancy and
tickle the particular section which he is
addressing. It is noticeable in his adj
dress referred to that North Carolina
was given a deep pink color.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-06-05
CURRENT COMMENT
Prouty and Dillingham;.

1t looks as though Charles A. Prouty
had dropped the Progressives good and
hard although they do not make his let
ter public. This is no surprise to those
who know Mr.. Prouty, as he never has
been inclined to some of the Progressive
doctrines. He is, as he always has been,
a live Republican, and is satisfied to
continue the great work of making the
physical valuation of railroads he has
undertaken. With his open declaration
that he will not be candidate for the
office of United States senator for any
party we believe the best interests of
the party and the people of Vermont de-
mand the closing of the ranks in solid
line behind Senator w. p. Dillingham;,
who is candidate and well qualified in
ability and experience to serve another
term of six years.-St. Johnsbury Gale
DOMAIN.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-06-05
CURIOUS DISTRUST OF THE
AUTOMOBILE.


Among the queer documents OF the
present day should be placed the follow
ing resolution adopted by the German
Baptist church at national conference
near Frankfort, Ind, recently:
whereas. we realize the difficulty and
unpleasantness in dealing with the au-
tomobile spirit. we advise all churches
not to allow their members to own or
operate an automobile automobile truck
motorcycle or any motor vehicle, at least
until such time as they become in gen
eral use or until we get more light on
the subject
The assumption by church organiza-
ton thus to control the personal actions
of its individual members will be defed
forthwith by the members If they have
the spirit of the American people. As
well might church society pass a pro-
hibition that no member should ride to
church in a carriage attached to horse,
for there would be as much reason in
such a prohibition as to tell them that
they shall not go to church in car
rage. propelled by gasolene.
Undoubtedly, the action OF the "con
ference" was taken under the apprehen-
sion that the motor car is an instrument
Of the devil and as such must be side
stepped by all God-fearing people; but it
is almost unheard of that any consider
able sect of people should be so unac-
quainted with motor vehicles as to de-
mand more light concerning them be.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-06-05

II Dartmouth is too big boy to play
track athletics with the New England
association at the present time, there
is a possibility that the others will grow
up in time. So there is no use for the
latter to "cry baby or for Dartmouth
to think the other colleges "too small
potatoes" For instance, there's col
lege up in Maine bearing the name of
that state which gives promise of run
ming just as fast, jumping just as high
and hurting the weights just as far as
Dartmouth does now. Ia due season
Dartmout will be given an argument by
that college and possibly by some 9th
ers. The old association will balance it.
self if given time.