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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1910-07-15
The Spittino Snake.

Lieutenant Seton of the British
army says that the African cobra is
known as the splitting snake" on ac
count of its power to throw its venom
quite distance into the eyes of its
enemy 1t is a lazy reptile, save when
stirred to anger, when it cannot be
equaled for swiftness and accuracy in
splitting at or biting it's victim. The
splitting is accomplished by expelling
the breath sharply through the mouth.
so that the soapy venom flies straight
as a pea thrown from pipe into the
victims eyes. This cobra attains the
length of six feet and is large and
powerful. 1t is doubly formidable
from the fact that it can swim in the
rivers very swiftly and has no fear.
In swimming the cobra moves along
very rapidly and with its nose and
beady eyes just above the waters sur
face. Lieutenant Seton declares that
the bite of this snake will kill an OK
and never fails to be fatal to white
man. There is vine which. when
the young leaves are crushed and APP
piled as a poultice. will extract the
poison. but it seems to act only on the
native blood. since, of two men bitten
and treated in exactly the same way.
one, a native recovered and the white
man died.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1910-07-15

The boy scout movement, which has
become so popular in this country.
originated in England about three
years ago. General Baden Powell.
who won fame in the. Buer wal, or
ganized the first corps NY numher
of boys between the axes ot ten aud
eighteen may agree 10 cltfot them
selves as boy scouts. paying , cents
week to the common fund But be
fore being allowed TO join the or
ganiZation he must know the scouts
laws and signs and salute. and he
must know how to tie four common
knots. The scouts motto is BE pre-
pared and this means that the re-
cruit must always be ready to do his
duty, that he must obey orders and
that he must be prepared for any
emergency liable to arise. Ernest
Thompson Seton has contributed many
features to the plan in England and
is helping spread the movement here.
In August he will make up party of
scouts from the various associations
in this country and will teach wood
craft. Indian games, building tepees
natural history and kindred subjects
to the youngsters. The picture shows
a patrol Of English boy scouts being
trained to ambulance work.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1910-07-15
Ono Wav to SHAMPOO.

A specialist who has had success
with treating falling hair has novel
ideas on shampoos that are easily
adopted by the girl who washes her
own hair.
Make a strong lather Of Soapsuds by
putting a cake of pure white soap in a
pitcher that holds a couple of quarts;
Pour pint Of boiling water over the
soap and shake until thick lather is
formed, when the soap is removed.
Let the mixture cool to blood heat
or so that it will not scald the skin and
pour a little at time over the scalp.
rubbing it in with the tips Of the fin
gers.
When scalp is we'll cleansed pour the
rest of hot mixture over the long hair.
washing it gently down from the roots
toward the ends.
Rinse with warm water, using a
bath spray, and keep it up until no
soapSuds remain either on scalp or
long hair. Part hair and spray scalp.
especially at sides of head and at nape
of neck.
nave SeNeIdi SIuOolu loWelS IHdue
very hot and dry the hair with them.
When nearly finished separate hair
into strands. thread with fingers or
comb to remove tangles. then draw fin
gers from scalp TO ends of hair until
it is dry. soft and fluffy
This specialist does not believe in
cold water rinsing, which most hair
dressers feel will prevent cold The
hot water gives more of a gloss and
prevents harshness. She also avoids
combing the hair when wet or pulling
it when drying
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1910-07-15
Raininu Trees.

After a frosty night, when the sun
comes out. the frost melts and falls
from the trees in drops. Even in sum-
mer, when there has been a heavy
dew on cool night, this falls later
like fine spray of rain. But there
are countries that have little rain and
much warmth, yet these countries
have trees which seem to gather mois-
ture when the sun has set to distrib-
ute it upon the thirsty land during the
next day. Some kind of trees attract
more moisture than others, and these
have been called rain trees. The dry
plains of parts of South America are
said to be refreshed by the drippings
from an acacia tree. Occasionally
moisture falls which is caused by in
sects. Travellers have seen a species
of cicada. or grasshopper. swarming
upon young shoots in hot countries
and squirting out juice as they feed.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1910-07-15

The Duchess of RoXburghe, who was
May Goelet of New York. and the
Duchess of Buccleuch are warm
friends OF Queen Mary of England
The story goes that they will aid the
present queen in Kidding the court Of
men and women who enjoyed the IA
Vor of King Edward VII. but who
ordinarily would not be received in
select social circles. The free and
easy" members of King Edward Wis
court. it is said. are doomed to social
oblivion. and the former Miss Goelet
will assist in the revision of the court
list The Duchess of Roxburghe occu-
pies Ill enviable position. She was ad-
mircd 10y King Edward VII. but for
sevefai years has been warm friend
NJ the woman who now is queen. She
aud her husband associated much with
he Prince and Princess of Wales, and
the four found much in common.
Though as Princess of Wales the pres
ent queen seemed to care little for So
eiety, she already has shown stern
mind and thorough appreciation of
the social problems ahead of her and
has assumed with much vigor the
management of the court ceremonies.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1910-07-15
Use Much Cold Cream.

After exposure to the sun do not
battle the face at once. Rub In a
soothing cold cream. letting it remain
at least half an hour Wash off with
water as hot as can be endured Be-
fore going to beu that night rub in
more cold cream, letting it stay in un.
til morning. when it may be washed
off with soapsuds and dashed with
cold water or Jumps OF ice to close the
pores.
Where it is impossible to use grease
on first returning home wipe off soil
and CRIME with alcohol and rosewater,
one part of former to three OF latter,
then apply cloths wrung from very
hot water to allay the burn.
Where Sunburn has a poisonous ef-
feet. producing blisters or ugly sores,
extra care must be taken for protec-
ton. Before going on any long expe-
dition on land or water rub .glycerin
into the face, then powder thickly
with magnesia, or use a skin food and
talcum powder
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1910-07-15
The Jamaica Firefly.

The Jamaica freely, species of in
sect over an inch in length. emits a
very brilliant light, which comes from
the sides of the head and beneath the
thorax The light is fuctuating one.
not the steady glow of the glowworm.
A very remarkable fact is that this
fiuctuating or pulsating light may
continue after the death of the insect.
If it is supposed that the light of the
living insect is due to oxygen supplied
under its control to the luminous mat
ter q conclusion may be reached to
the effect that after death the oxygen
of the air might obtain access to it and
produce like effect. 1t is difficult,
however, to account for the pulsations
in the light of the dead FREELY.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1910-07-15
Eyes Indication of Health.

Since good health and spirits are
manifested by the clearness and alert.
ness of the eyes, SO every derange-
ment of the bodily functions leaves its
impress upon them. Unconsciously
when vexed or tired even, one frowns,
and soon the habit is produced. and
Ugly burrows appear, marring the
beauty of the brow. To remove these
lines stretch the skin smoothly be-
tween the thumb and forefinger OF the
left hand and vigorously rub bit OF
skin food in direction opposite to
that in which they are formed.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1910-07-15
"
opso
NliIady's
Mirror
~ .
so

1T takes care and thought" said
pretty matroD archly. "The boys and
their father watch my weight, and if
threaten to grow a trifle stout there is
uneasiness, and am advised anxious
~ not to take chocolate or too much
dessert, and there is great relief In the
family when | return to my original
thinness. 1t sounds absurd. but when
mere little woman keeps the house
happy with few gowns and nice
ways l call it cheap at the pains.
the boy"-that is the way she alludes
to her son and heir-"has a half mile
course laid out down at our place in
the country and nothing pleases him
better than to get me out there back
of the evergreens for run with him
on bright morning You can run
your flesh off quicker than you can get
rid of it any other way, and it leaves
you feeling as if you could set the bay
ON fire..
That's the way woman ought to
feel, said an older woman, whose deep
blue gown set off face of rose red
and white and brilliant keen gray eyes
made the glance wander after her
when was out in the country peo-
pie used to wonder at me, and they
said, She goes about like young girl.
l asked, How should go about? |
felt light and perfectly easy in mo-
ton. while their women went about
staid, moping. artificial. because they
thought they must do so. got in and
out of a carriage without help, while
one of their women had to have three
men come to offer "a hand, and then
she fell out with puff as if she were
going to pieces. When a woman has
large lungs, as we have, she is lighter
and gets around easier, just as birds
do with the air cells in their bones, or
they are wadded with flesh about the
hips and chest with poking about their
housekeeping and breathing fumes of
SO much cookery and sitting around
and moving slowly when they go about
afterward"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1910-07-15
A GUESSING Luncheon.

Girls who want to give clever mid
day feasts to their friends should try
ii guessing luncheon. in which all or
many of the dishes are given names.
Every guest is given chance to find
out what the food is before the feast
is served. Cards are handed around
and small pencils. There are a dozen
or more sentences written on the card.
each of which stands for a food. The
rectly is awarded a prize. 1t is not
necessary to serve the food; it is only
necessary to guess it. A tumble would
result If the hostess served the lunch
con which is Oh the card.
One of the best of these is as fol.
lows:
First Emblems of silence-Oysters.
Second.-The penalty Of looking back
ward--Salt.
Third.-Made keen by its mother
Vinegar.
Fourth. Boston diet-Beans.
Fifth.-Forbidden to Jews-Pork.
Sixth.-Emblem Of stupidity-Goose.
SEVENTH crown-Hare.
Eighth.-Largest part of the foot
Sole.
Ninth.--To shrink from danger
Quail.
Tenth.-Ludicrou situations-Pickles
Eleventh.-Tailors tool-Goose.
Twelfth.-Country of the sublime
porte'-Turkey.
Thirteenth One of Noah's sons
Ham,
Fourteenth Woman's weapon
Tongue
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1910-07-15
Tho Pipar.

Tom, Tom. the piper's son.
Learned to play when he was young,
But the only tune that he could play
Was "Over the Hills and Far Awayw
Tom with his pipe made such q noise
That he pleased both the girls and boys.
And they stopped to hear him play
lover the Hills and Far Away"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1910-07-15
A Cross Trick.

How to make a cross with three pen
MES: Take up the three pennies be-
tween finger and thumb and make the
sign of cross on the table.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1910-07-15
To Restore Feathers.

Feathers that have grown grimy
may be given bath in alcohol, after
which they should be shaken over heat
or in the hot sun until dry.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1910-07-15
Teaches Correct Speech.

A woman O. culture aud travel has
made IA glorious success teaching cor
rect speech. says the Delineator. it is
surprising how much incorrect speech
there is among our educated people
They cling to provincialsnS. incorrect
pronunciationS. wrong Use OF words
and unmusica intonations. The south
erner holds to the soft less utterance
of his NANNY" days. the middle west
erner fattens all his voWels. and the
Bostonian throws his RS completely
out of joint. This woman undertook
TO correct such errors and teach pure,
perfect English speech TO IA few young
women. She became so successful that
she was compelled to start ii school Of
orrect English. which has grown to
great proportions. This particularly
promising field is open in every town
in America
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1910-07-15
Mint Tea For the Nervcu US.

Mint has many virtues and few
vices. says the New Orleans Picayune.
Well washed the leaves pulled from
the stems, slightly mashed and boiling
water poured over there results a
mint tea" that is Il sovereign remedy
for nervous as well as stomach rou-
bles. Served in IA thin glass with
cracked ice and a little sugar in it, IL
cools and quiets the system generally.
In preparing the mint tea the bowl rs
kept closely covered until the contents
are cool, then strained, poured into a
bottle that can be closely corked and
set on ice. When wanted ice should be
pounded very fine and little sugar
added if liked. Some prefer the tea
::nsweetened.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-07-21
A SAMOAN FISHING BEE.
Trapping the Game With a Leaf Chain
Half a Mile Long.

Trapping the Game With a Leaf Chain
Half a Mile Long.
A Samoan fishing bee is u unique
sight to witness. Cocoanut leaves are
sxxhered In abundance and secured,
doubled and tripled, end to- end, to
form a long prickly chain, round in
appearance and about three feet in di
ameter. These leaf chains are often
woven to a length of half a mile.
When 1.-The chain Is complete all the
e Of that particular village turn
out en- mass with their 'paopaos," or
Samoan noes
When the tide is high the chain is
stretched aeross some convenient
place, supported by natives in their
paopaos or simply wading where
the shallowness will permit, The CO.
eoanut seine is then submerged and
slowly forced shoreward. the prickly
points driving the fish before them.
When the point is reached where the
chain can rest upon the bottom and
still protrude slightly from the water
the natives after securing the ends to
the beach retire and wait for the tide
to recede, leaving the fish high and
dry.
1t Is often found that large fish are
driven and caught in this manner
but since they are capable of jumping
the barrier they + dispatched with
spears at once The catches of fish
thus made are sometimes enormous
and often number thousands.-Los An
geles Times.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-07-21
GIVE
SURPRISE TO
ADAM ECkERT

Adam Eckert was, given a sur
prise and a banquet in his honor by
the members of Exempt Firemen's
Association at their h~eadquarters in
Water street last night. Mr.. Eckert
some time ago vas given the honor
of being the only honorary member
of the association. Last night he had
more honors bestowed upon him
when he was presented with a hand
some gold masonic emblem from the
members of the association.
The presentation speech was made
by John Banner and Mr.. Eckert re-
%sponded feelingly.
President Chris Meshrow acted as
POSTMASTER at the banquet and
called on several othersv,nfern, re-
marks. An elaborate menu was
served, which consisted of roast
veal, beef and chicken, potatoes,
peas, tomatoes, coffee and everything
that goes to make up a good spread
of this kind, including liquid ~ re-
freshments.
Those on the committee that ar
ranged the affair were Charles
Deitzman, James L. Tooker, John NJ.
Van Horn, Louis Van Horn and Pa
trick Rocks. There were W sixty
present.
AT the short business session, a
committee composed of John Stump,
Patrick Rocks and John Hallihan
were named to make repairs to the
exempt's headquarters. -
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-07-21
BLDG.
Is ALTERED
FOR GARAGE

Alterations for the new Central
Jersey Garage in John c. Donehue's
Jefferson Market building, are go
ing on at a rapid rate. Henderson
brothers who have the contract for
erecting the fire proof wall between
the garage and market sections, hope
to complete the work by tonight.
Tenants of the Jefferson Market ex-
pect to remove from the north side
of the building to the southerly side,
in the new market quarters, in two
or three days. Removal work has
already been started.
AS has been told, the south aisle
of the market will hereafter be used
alone for market purposes. The pre-
sem tenants will just fill up that
space. The only entrance to Jeffer-
son Market will then be through the
south doors.
The two %northerly aisles will be
used for garage purposes. The fire.
proohng about the building is a fea-
ture. Every particle Of material
used in the construction of the gar
age section, is fireproof. Concrete
and fire proofing block has been used
exclusively for building purposes and
the electrical and steam heating sys-
TENS are constructed in a modern
fireproof manner.
As yet, it cannot be said just
when the garage will open for bust
ness. 1t will probably be the latter
part of next week.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-07-21
TODAYS LATEST NEWS CLEANED IN ALL PARTS OF THE CITY
BUILDING AND
LOAN MAKING
RAPID STRIDES

The newly organized Perth Amboy
Building and Loan Association is
progressing in a way that is crafty
ing to the men who fathered the
idea. 1t has started on the road
leading to a prosperous and healthy
institution. 1t is a thoroughly mod
ern building and loan association, or
ganized under the laws of this state.
Besides having all the advantages c.
any local building and loan organiZa-
ZION, it claims to have a number of
Especially inviting advantages that
should appeal to every kind of boT-
rover.
The association claims to be pure
fy cooperative. The dollars of all
classes r placed in a common fund
and loaned to it's members, who
share equally in the profits, in pro-
portion to the number of shares held
by each, and the length of time they
have run. The Perth Amboy Build
ing and Loan Association has for it's
object the encouraging Of systematic
saving among the wage earners of
this city and vicinity to aid them
in securing homes, making it pos
sibIe to pay for them in a few years,
at little If any, additional cost per
month above that amoupt~now paid
as rent for similar property.
To enable the members to protect
their homes and Investments, life in
urance policies are issued to mem
bers of this association, upon which
the premium may be paid monthly
when the dues are paid. In event
of death, the face value Of the in
urance is paid to the heirs, togeth-
err with the withdrawal value of the
stock. If the deceased member is
a borrower, the mortgage is can
celled by the insurance and the with
drawal value of the stock paid to the
heirs.
The officers and directors of the
association are all well known local
business men. They are: Albert
Leon, president; Carl C. Christensen,
vice president; Abel Hansen, treas
urer; William w. Pierce, secretary;
Leo Goldberger, solicitor; Victor w.
Main, Emil Sameth, John Kutcher,
Charles F. Blume, Adolph Green
baum, Morgan F. Larson, S. M, ia
cobson and Isaac Alpern, directors;
John Pfeifer, Edward l.. Gridley
and William P. Bradley, auditors.
The association meets the fourth
Thursday night Of every month, at
1880 o'clock, at it's office, SO Smith
street.
The insurance feature Is a good
one. 1t should encourage property
holders to %patrenize such an organi-
cation and should cause the encour-
agement of building throughout the
city and vicinity.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-07-21
CLERKS OF
GROCERIES To
FORM UNION

With the object in view of having
all local grocery stores employing
more than one or two clerks, close
every h6ht in the week except Fri
day and Saturday, grocery clerks in
several of the larger stores have Ia
ken steps towards the formation of
a union, and they expect to organ
lie shortly. E. B. Walker, manager
of the Atlantic & Pacific Tea Com
pany's store, is associated with the
movement, assisted by clerks from
his and other grocery stores.
Action has been taken because of
the knowledge that the grocery
shortly to locate in the Boynton
Market building, will remain open
every night in the week. The clerks
SAL this will cause many of the 18th
er stores to remain open, and to Off
set this, they are organizing.
Circulars will shortly be sent to
all local grocery clerks requesting
that they become members of the Or
ganization. Promoters of the union
believe it will be formed with a
membership, of seventy-five or 100.
They plan to affiliate with the Am
erican Federation of Labor.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-07-21
Y. M. H. A. TO
HAVE SERIES
OF LECTURES

At a special meeting last night, the
Young Men s Hebrew Association de.
cided to hold their summer outing tic
Beflewood Park, instead of Asbury
Park this year. The outing will be held
July 81 ad special cars win be engaged
for the trip.
An educational committee, of which
DIR. Bernard Feldman is chairman, was
named last night to prepare for a series
of lectures through the winter months.
1t is proposed to secure able speakers
from out of town.
An entertainment committee, of
which David Isenberg is chairman, was
chosen to range for d number of en-
tertainments. They will be in the form
of balls and partiesy to be held for the
entertainment of the members.
The following were named as trus-
tees: Samuel Levine, John Slobodien,
Morris Gluck, for eighteen months; Da-
vid Isenberg, DR.. Bernard Feldman, Ed
ward Gluck, for twelve months; Philip
Greenspan, Morris Greenfield, Meyer A.
Friedman, for six months.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-07-21
DANA SOCIETY
TO BELLEW00D
ON JULY 8

One week from this coming Sunday
will be the annual excursion of the
Dana Relief Society of this city to
Bellewood Park, At a meeting of the so
ciety last night plans for the everywhere
discussed. The committee in charge are
busy arranging all the details. They
expect to take a much larger crowd this
year than last, when over 1,200 were
carried.
The excursion train will be made up
of two sections of thirty coaches. The
first section will leave the New Bruins
wick avenue depot at $50 O'Clock
sharp and will go direct to Bellewood
without making a stop. The second see
ton will start from the Hall avenue de-
pot at 8:45 o'cloek and will make all
stops designated by the committee. Al
ready many tickets have been sold
which alone assures a large crowd and
the success of the affair. Jeppe Mel
SON. s band has been engaged to play
on the train and at the park, Refresh
ments can be had on the train.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-07-21
ENDEAv0R SOCIETY TO
MEET AT FACTORIES

At a session of the prayer meet
ing committee of the Christian En-
deavor Society of the First Presby-
terrain church held at the weekly
prayer service last night, it was de-
cided to have a series of factory
meetings under the auspices of the
society. The first to be held will
be at the Chesebrougn ~Vaseline
Works, on Friday, July 20, and the
next will be at the Rosenthal Hand
kerehisf factory. The date for the
latter was not fixed. Others will be
held during the weeks to follow.
Rev. James Fl. Northrup, pastor OF
the church, is to be the leader and
principal speaker at each meeting.