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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1915-05-20

inertia or mass and offers no resist
ance. 1t is subject to no mechan-
ical laws, and no instrument OF ex-
pertinent that science has yet de-
vised can detect its presence. It
has neither center nor circumfer-
ence, neither extension nor boun-
dairy. And yet science is as con-
WINGED of its existence as of the SOL
id ground beneath our feet.
1t is the only final reality in the
universe, if we may not say that it
is the universe. Tremors or vibra-
lions in it reach the eye and make
an impression that we call light.
Electrical oscillations in it are the
source of other phenomena. 1t is
the fountain head of all potential
energy.
The ether is an invention Of the
scientific Imagination. We had to
have it to account for light, gravity
and the action of one body upon
another at a distance, as well as to
account for other phenomena. The
ether is not a body; it is medium.
All bodies are in motion-matter
moves-the ether is in a state of
absolute rest.
Says Sir Oliver Lodge, 'The ether
is strained and has the property
of exerting strain and recoil." An
electron is like knot in the ether.
The ether is the fluid of fluids, yet
its tension or strain is so great that
it is immeasurably more dense than
anything elsa phenomenon that
may be paralleled by jet of water
at such speed that it cannot be cut
with a sword or severed by a ham,
mer. 1t is so subtle or imponder-
able that solid bodies are as vacu-
ums to it and SO pervasive that all
conceivable space is filled with it.
80 full" says Clark-Maxwell, "that
no human power can remove it from
the smallest portion of space or
produce the slightest flaw in its in
finite continuity. John Burroughs
in Harper'ss Magazine.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1915-05-20
THE HUMBLE BARNACLE.
u Is One of the Most Curious Forms Of
Marine Life.

Barnacles, which constitute
most curious form of marine life,
do not, SO far as known, perform
any important function in the econ
omy Of nature, either constructive
or destructive.
Curiously enough, naturalists as
sign barnacles to that great subdi-
vision of the animal world which
includes insects. e., arthropoda
("joint footed"). Barnacles pertain
to that class Of crustaceans which
includes Holsters and crabs and con-
stitutes the order Of cirripedia, a
term that means "curled feet"
Barnacles are Matched from eggs.
The young in no respect resemble
> adults. When the newly born bar
nacle energies from its egg it shows
itself as a free swimming little crea-
ture with one eye, six legs and one
shell. 1t undergoes the operation
Of melting several times and finally
appears with two eyes, twelve legs
and two shells. When it has attain
ed this stage of development it
roves no longer, but attaches itself
10 some convenient object by means
Of its antennae, secreting a sort of
cement whereby it CLUES itself quite
fast. 1t is then that it undergoes
a metamorphosis that completely
changes its appearance. It loses its
bivalve shell and it's eyes and ac-
quires its characteristic feathery
legs. Furthermore, it takes on an
entirely new shell.
Three orders of barnacles are list
cd. Members Of one order are at
tached by the shell directly to rocks,
4imbers or other convenient objects.
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= .4vDo Oh unoUner' order are attach
ed to floating objects by means of
long stalk. The barnacles of the
third order are parasitic upon crabs
and other marine creatures. When
extended from the shell the curled,
feathery appendages are in constant
motion, serving to create currents
in the water which convey to the
curious little creatures their food,
consisting of many species of mi
mute forms of life. e.
"Sea acorns" are nothing more
than barnacles of the genus Bala-
nus. There are a number Of varie-
ties Of these, having shells of white,
greenish white, pink or purplish col
or. These barnacles attach them
selves to rocks, shellfsh, the piling
of piers and sometimes even to
whales. The base of the shell is
glued fast to the supporting object,
there being no stem.
Ship barnacles are true wander
ers of the deep, since the same spe-
cies are frequently upon the hulls
of vessels proceeding from the most
remote and widely separated re-
gions. They present an odd appear
ance, for the shell is attached tc
the end of a flexible stalk, which
varies in length from an inch in
some species to twelve inches in
others. Generally speaking, the
shell of the ship barnacle is of a
white or blush white hue, and the
stalk is brown or slate colored.-
Chicago Herald.
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ETHER is A MYSTERY.
Ii Cannot Be Detected, Yet Science 10
Confident 1t Exists.

The ether of space, which science
is coming more and more to look
upon as the mother stuff of all
things, has many of the attributes
of deity. 1t is omnipresent and all
powerful. Neither time nor space
has dominion over it. 1t is the one
immutable and Unreasonable thing
in the universe. From it all things
arise, and to it they return. It is
everywhere and nowhere.
1t has none of the finite proper
ties of raatter-neither parts, form
nor dimension; neither density nor
tenuity. 1t cannot be compressed
or expanded or moved. It has no
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1915-05-20
Desirable Farms
and Homes For Sale

16S acre farm, two miles from New
Hope on the Trenton and New Hope
trolley road, three minutes walk to
station. Land in good and productive
condition; suitable for general farming;
large barn, stabling for TO- horses and
% COWS; a very desirable dwelling
and all necessary out buildings in good
repair. This farm is we'll situated
on the proposed State road from Yard
ley to Easton.
So acre farm situated near the Della
ware river 4 miles above New Hope
This farm is in a good state Of
cultivation and has all the necessary
buildings suitable for a farm of this
size Twenty acres of it is pasture and
wood land. [ will sell this farm cheap
to a quick buyer.
l have also several other farms, from
20 to so acres that are very desirable
homes. One 9 room brick dwelling in
New Hope very desirable price low
considering quality.
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THE CENTENNIAL
B. 81. ELECTS

Centennial Building and Loan Asso-
citation, held in their room in the
Candy building, Lambertville, the
following officers were elected to
serve for the ensuing year:
President, John C. Moore; vice
president, George w. Massey; treas
urer, Frank w. VanHart; secretary,
Joseph Akers; directors, A. D. Ander-
son, Thomas Crowley, William R.
Bovine, George w. Massey, Lewis
P. Bodine, Norman S. Conover;
auditors, James H. Reynolds, Arthur
VanNatta and Albert 7. Smith.
Mr.. Moore has been connected
with the organization since it's found
ing in 1876, and president since
1889. Mr.. VanHart has been treas
urer fifteen years and Mr.. Akers
secretary for fourteen. Mr.. Conover
is new member on the board,
elected to succeed Isaac W. Hol-
comb, deceased.
The annual report, presented at
the meeting, showed some interest
ing figures. The total assets of the
association are 1868, 1916 of which
1898, 858. is loaned upon mortgage,
$4,000 is invested in United New
Jersey Railroad and Canal stock,
SO, 842.50 in bonds, and the balance,
5,08716, in various other items,
including bank balance of 81 ,279.-
81.
The receipts during the year were
S161, 592.87. Of this amount, $685.
044. was received from dues, S21,-
555.94 from interest, S16,192 from
mortgage loans matured, S24, 900
from mortgage loans repaid, $43,-
100 was money borrowed, and cash
in bank and small items made up
the remainder of S52S.45.
The disbursements included loans
on mortgages, S19,800; matured
stock S64, 1862, cancelled stock, STA
936, profits paid on same, 2,191. SO;
borrowed money repaid, S51, 315;
interest on same, 81, 227.86; interest
on matured shares, S16.69; taxes
paid for borrowers, S4,713.6 SO; taxes
on furniture, SO cents; salaries,
president, $50; treasurer, $500;
secretary, $500; clerk, S24; auditors,
SIS: rent, light and care of room,
S151.50; stationery, printing and
postage, $500; officers bonds,
$21 Az; miscellaneous expenses, 50. so
cash in bank, $1,279.67, making
total of 1851, 592.87.
Some interesting things are seen
in the statement of the shares issued
and outstanding. The present value
of the twelve series outstanding
is S348, 252.91; the number of shares
in force, ABA; shares bought out
II, 591. During the past year PIP
shares were cancelled
On September 81, 1914, the 9th
series, issued in 1902, and amount
ing to 324 shares, matured, with a
total value of S64, 1862, or value of
$200.50 per share. The dues paid
in amounted to S149 per share,
during the twelve years and five
months that the shares were in eX-
istence, giving a gross profit of $751;
so per share, giving an average
gain of about $4.15 per year, or
about 5,57 per cent on the money
invested Despite this, a total of
$4,713.63 was paid in taxes for
borrowers, relieving them of paying
the assessed taxation upon that
portion of their properties covered
by a building and loan mortgage.
The Centennial Building & Loan
Association has been a potent factor
in the affairs of the. city, and will
long continue to be.
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FOR SALE-One 5-ton Fairbanks coal scales
coal wagon, been used but very little; also
5G-horsepower engine and boiler, one high
bred colt. coming years old Charles S.
Roberts, New Hope, Pa.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-05
HAD PELLAGRA;
 IS NOW WELL

Ringgold, La.-Mrs S. A. Cotter, of this place, writes: "Will say that I am perfectly well and the happiest soul on earth Wish every pellagra sufferer could know of your great remedy. 1 know how to appreciate health and sympathize with those that are not so blest as l. Am grow ing stronger, gaining in weight and can do anything I ever could. Oh, I know am we'll of that horrible disease, and my heart is full of rejoicing. I feel that have come out of dense cloud into the blessed sunshine. God be praisedl He has spared my life for some good, and feel that have just begun to live"
 There is no longer any doubt that pei lagra can be cured. Don't delay until it is too late. It is your duty to consult the resourceful Baughn.
 The symptops-hands red like sunburn; skin peeling off, sore mouth, the lips, throat and tongue a flaming red, with much mucus and choking; indigestion and nausea, either diarrhoea or constipation.
 There is hope; get Baughn's big Free remedy for Pellagra that has at last been found. Address American Compromising Co.,, box POST, Jasper, Ala, remembering book on Pellagra and learn about the money is refunded in any case where the remedy fails to cure.-Adv.
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NOT A MATTER OF FIGURES
Number of Churches or Synagogues Seem to Be of Relatively
 Little Moment.

Is it progress to go to church or not to go to church ?" asks Dr. Ernest c. Richardson of Princeton university. Thereupon he answers the question in this wise: What is almost the last word that can be spoken on universal progress at the present stage of af- fairs was once spoken by that most gracious and polished author of the most scholarly Life of Our Lord,' Dr. Samuel J. Andrews, apropos of this very matter.
 An enthusiastic apostle of Chris tian endeavor in quiet library read ing room was holding forth in noisy conversation on the wonderful prog ress of the church in these latter times.
 Why, just think of it. he cried. there are twelve hundred churches (if it was twelve hundred) in the city of Philadelphia alone today; twelve hun- dred churches, just think of iti'
 Doctor Andrews looked up from his book at the strenuous declaimer and remarked quietly: And there were eight hundred synagogues eff it was eight hundred) in Jerusalem at the time when Jesus Christ was cruel fed
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-05
REASON FOR THE MUSTACHE
in Evidence as Having Been Worn by British Soldiers as Measure of
 Military Necessity.

The correspondent who writes to a contemporary suggesting that the British war office authorities should insist on soldiers being clean shaven instead of ordering them to wear mus taches, might have alleged Teutonic influence in the adoption of the mus tache of the British army. The idea was first borrowed from a batch of Austrian officers quartered with some of our troops on the South coast dur ing the Waterloo campaign. It was then taken up by the guards, who very much resented any attempt on the part of mere line regiments to follow the new fashion. The winter cam paign in the Crimea led our men to grow full boards for warmth. and these, modified into flowing whiskers C"Pieadilly weepers," as they came to be called) on their return to Lon don, were long regarded as the mark of the man of fashion.-London Chronicle.
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CHAPTER XII.
The News From Africa.

It took the better part of three eve nings to answer her letter, and the writing of it gave Sabron a vast amount of pleasure and some tender sorrow. It made him feel at once so near to this lovely woman and at once so far away. In truth there is a great difference between a spahi on an Af- rican desert, and young American heiress dreaming in her chintz-covered France.
 Notwithstanding, the young Ameri- can heiress felt herself as much alone in her chintz-covered bedroom and as desolate, perhaps more so, than did SaDron in his tent. Julia Redmond felt, too, that she was surrounded by people hostile to her friend.
 Sabron's letter told her of Pitchoune and was written as only the hand of a charming and imaginative Frenchman can write a letter. Also, his pent-up heart and his reserve made what he did say stronger than if perhaps he could have expressed it quite frankly.
 Julia Redmond turned the sheets that told of Pitchoune's following his master, and eolored with joy and pleas ure as she read She wiped away two tears at the end. where Sabron said: Think of it. Mademoiselle, little dog following his master from peace and plenty, from quiet and security. into the desertl And think what it means to have this little friend
 Julia Redmond reflected, was great ly touched and loved Pitchoune more than ever. She would have changed places with him gladly. It was an
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SIander.

Sander, sir! You do not know what you are disdaining. I have seen the most respectable persons almost over- welmed by 1t. .. At first light sound, skimming the earth like a swallow before the storms very soft ly (pianissimo) it murmurs and purrs and sows in it's course poisoned ar rows. It is on somebody's mouth, and softly, softly (piano, piano), it glides slyly into your ear. The evil is done. It is born, it creeps, 1t walks; and with growing power (rinforzando) it goes from mouth to mouth diabolical- ly. Then, all of a sudden, I cant tell you how. you see islander straighten up, hiss, swell and grow tall before your very eyes. It springs, stretches it's wings, whirls, envelops, seizes, car ries off; it flashes lightning, it thun- ders and becomes a hue and cry, public crescendo, a universal chorus of hatred and prescription. Who, in- deed. could stop it!-Beaumarchais.
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Bees to Fight Troops.

In the bush fighting in East Africa the Germans and their black troops placed hives of wild bees partially stupefied by smoke, under lids on each side of narrow tracks along which our troops must advance. Wires or cords lifted the lids when touched by the advancing troops, and swarms of infu- riated bees. recovered from their tenn porary stupor. were let loose on the at tackers. The failure of the attack at certain points is said to have been due as much to this onslaught of the Tit tie people" as to the German rifles and machine-guns. many men being so horribly stung on the face or hands as to be temporarily blinded or rem dered incapable of holding their weap- ons Over one hundred stings are said to have been extracted from one of the men of the Royal North Lan- cashires.-London Mail
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on that gentle pillow for many days. It proved heavy weight against Julia Redmond's heart. She could, indeed, speak the words of the song. and did, and they rose as a nightly prayer for soldier on the plains; but she could not keep her mind and thoughts at rest. She was troubled and unhappy; she grew pale and thin; she pined more than Pitchoune had pined, and she, alas could not break her chains and run away.
 The Due de Fremont was con stant guest at the house, but he found the American heiress a very capricious and uncertain lady and Madame IFS clignac was severe with her niece.
 ITO BE CONTINIJED0
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dier's exile and to be his companion Then Sabron wrote, in closing words which she read and reread many, many times.
 Madenoiselle. in this life many things follow. us; certain of these follow us whether we will or not. Some things we are strong enough 10 forbid. yet do not forbid themi My little dog followed me; I had nothing to do with that. It was a question of fate. Something else has followed me as we'll It is not liv ing thing, and vet it has all the qualities of vitality It Is a tune. From the mo- ment left the chateau the first night I had the joy of seeing you Mademoiselle. the tune you sang became a companion to me and has followed me everywhere
 followed me to my barracks, fol- lowed me across the sea. and here in my tent it keeps me company. I find that when l wake at night the melody sings to me: 1 find that when I mount my horse and ride with my men. when the deserts sands are shifted by my horses feet. something sings in the sun and in the heat, something sings in the chase and in the pursuit, and in the nights. under the stars, the same air haunts me still
 l am glad you told me what the words mean, for I find them beautiful; the mu- sic in it would not be the same without the strength and form of the words. So 1t is, Mademoisele with life. Feelings and sentiments. passions and emotions, are like music. They are great and beau tiful; they follow us. they are part of us. but they would be nothing-musie would be nothing without forms by which we could make it audble-appealing not to our senses alone but to our souls!
 And yet I must close my letter sending you only the tune; the words | cannot send you. yet believe me, they form part of everything I do or say.
 Tomorrow, I understand from my men, we shall have some lively work to do Whatever that work is you will hear of 1t through the papers. There is little town near here called DirbaI. inhabited by poor tribe whose lives have been made miserable by robbers and slave dealers. It is the business of us watchers of the plains to protect them. and l be- Heve we shall have a lively skirmish with the marauders There is a congregation of tribes coming down from the north When I go out with my people tomorrow it may be into danger. for in a wandering life like this who can tell? I do not mean to be either morbid or sentimental, I only mean to be serious, Mademoiselle. and I find that I am becoming so serious that it will be best to close.
 Adieu, Mademoiisele. When you look from your window on the Rhone Valley and see the peaceful fields of Tarascon. when you look on your peaceful gardens. perhaps your mind will travel farther and you will think of Africa. Do so if you can. and perhaps tonight you will say the words only of the song before you go to sleep.
 I am. Mademoisele.
 Faithfully yours,
 CHARLES DE SABRON.
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Le Comte de Sabron. captain of French cavalry, takes to his quarters to raise by hand a motherless Irish terrier pup, and names it Pitchoune He dimes with the Marquise d'EscIignac and meets Miss Julia Redmond. American heiress, who sings for him an English ballad that fingers in his memory. Sabron is ordered to Aigfers, but is not allowed to take servants or dogs. Miss Redmond offers to take care of the dog during his masters master. runs away from her. The Mar quise plans to marry Julia to the Due de Fremont. Unknown to Sabrou. Pitchoune follows him to AIgiers. Dog and master meet and Sabrou gets permission from the war minister to keep his dog with him,
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The Coming Spirit.

This war will go on and on." said Mrs. Harry Payne Whitney. who has given two-hundred-and-fif dollar field hospital to the belligerents.
 This war will go on and on," she repeated, sadly "and the side that is getting the worst of it will display the spirit of little Willie.
 Little Willie's father. as he laid OF the slipper, said:
 "'Willie, this hurts me more, far more, than it does you
 "'Then keep it up.' said little Willie, grinding his teeth Keep it up, dad I can stand it."
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Perverse Human Nature.

'Is it true that poverty improves a mans perspeetive?"
 T doubt it.''
 Then, how about riches?''
 "The result is the same. When a mans poor he can't appreciate the simple life because he has to live it, and when he's rich he cant appreci- recommends it.
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HAIR OR NO HAIR?
1t Is Certainly Up to You and cutl-
 cura. Trial Free.

Hot shampoos with Cuticura Soap, followed by light dressings of Cuti- cura Ointment rubbed into the scalp skin tend to clear the scalp of dan- druff, soothe itching and irritation and promote healthy hair-growing condi- tions. Nothing better, cleaner, purer.
 Sample each free by mail with Book. Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. KY. Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-05
KEEP ALWAYS ON HAND BONDS LIVER PILLS.

One small pill at bed time will cure Headache, Biliousness, Constipation, Torpid Liver, etc. Do you doubt it? Try them once. They never act un- pleasantly. Small, Mild, Safe, 1ne1. pensive. All Druggists 25c.-Adv.
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She Was Wise.

Patience-And you say he tried to kiss you?
 Patrice-Yes, and I told him I'd call for mother.
 And did you?"
 T certainly did"
 What did your mother say?" "Oh, mother never paid bit of at- tention. She was a girl once herself. you know
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His Kick.

You know there is an old saying, Beauty may draw us with a single hair"
 Sure. But I'd like to get my hooks on to the cartoonist who drew me with single hair"
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-05
Professors Break.

Professor (to student-What are you laughing at? Not at me?
 Student-Oh, no, sir.
 Professor-Then what else is there in the room to laugh at?
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An Alternative.

Caller Cat door of apartment house) What. no elevator! Must I walk up?
 Janitor-No; you may run if you like.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-05

For the big and little burns in cook. ing and baking, keep Hanfords Bal sam of Myrrh near for quick relief. Adv.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-05
SpoiIina His Chances.

Miss Twobble aspires to draw cultured circle about her."
 "A dangerous thing for young girl to do."
 Why so?"
 Likely suitors show a disinclin4- tion to break through ring like that"
The Carlisle independent., 1915-08-05

Every woman must have a pet. If she cant have cat or dog, she gets man.
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But She Can Stop Her Ears.

Pa, what is an echo?"
 An echo, my son, is the only thing that can cheat a woman out of the last word"