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Gloucester County Democrat., 1912-08-01
How to Select Motor Truck Driver

TOW 10 SSleCt Molor lruck DFiVer.
'Choose a motor truck driver as you
would first class clerk in your Office
or store; that is, be sure he is endowed
with a certain amount of intelligence,
says Gleeson Murphy, sand that You
feel positive he is going to protect,
guard and handle with good Judgment
the property intrusted in his care
There are enough good drivers now
to discriminate when hiring one Do
not forget that when you send a man
out with a truck he has in his charge
property valued at several thousand
dollars, and you want TO feel safe that
he is not going to abuse it, The good
driver usually means well kept,
steadygoing vehicle, and a careless ore
the very opposite of this. Several In
stal Aas have come to my notice that
the least complaints were received
from owners who had given some at
tention to reliability and competency
in the hiring of drivers The true me-
chanic has certain regard for a piece
of machinery, knows how to handle it
under all road conditions, apprehends
when the motor, clutch and transmits
sion are working smoothly, uses good
Judgment in the matter of speed, and
knows how to get the utmost service
from the truck he drives and cares for
Gloucester County Democrat., 1912-08-01


"Joel.'' his mother said one day,
looking up from letter she had been
reading, "this Mr.. Fox has taken his
mother and sister to call upon Diana
| In her studio. Does it not seem
strange that this noted art devotee'
should thus interest himself in our lit
tie novice?''
1T would seem strange to me, moth
er," Joel answered sadly" .if Mr.. Fox
failed to be interested in Diana"
The golden days of summer drew
near an end. and still DiASa remained
In the city. She was -ry reticent
during her hurried visits to the Grip
pied mother, and a growing fear
tugged at Joel's heartstrings. His
mother voiced that fear.
Diana is changed" she said. .Can
It be possible. Joel. that she has fallen
In love with that man?
HE is young. rich and handsome"
her son answered bitterly. What
more could one desireY'
"Perhaps this letter may enlighten
u.s." his mother suggested, ut is adj
dressed to you"
For a moment Diana's familiar
handwriting danced in misty blur,
then Joel read the brief message. II
am coming home tomorrow" 1t said
.I have something to tell you which
cannot be written"
Looking up, he met the unasked
question in his mothers eyes. I'VE
Gloucester County Democrat., 1912-08-01
THE PEcToRAL FINS.
Without Them a Fish Would Stand
Upon Its Head.

upon It's f1eaQ.
) The pectoral fins of a fish are the
two fins, one on each side, just back Of
the head. These fms aid the fish to
some extent in swimming. They are
small oars which the fish feathers very
beautifully and are of value chiefly to
preserve its equilibrium. 1t is with
these fms that the fish maintains its
horizontal position in the water when
not swimming. Without them the fish
would stand on it's head. Sometimes a
fish loses one or both Of its pectoral
fins by disease or by accident. A fish
without pectoral fms is in bad way.
While most fishes keep a horizontal
position in the water when not swim
ming, there are fishes that do not. One
Of these fishes is the filefish, which
when motionless suspends itself in the
water, head downward, at an angle of
forty-fye degrees or even nearer the
perpendicular A flefsh kept in an
aquarium which had lost both its pee
otral fins inclined over backward past
the perpendicular when motionless to
about the same angle that it would
have kept in the other direction if its
pectoral fms had been intact, so that
when not in motion it seemed to be
lying at an angle on it's back.
In the same aquarium there was a
striped bass weighing about pound
and half, one of whose pectoral fms
was attacked at the tip by fungus
which gradually encroached upon it..
Finally the diseased portions Of the fin
were cut off with pair of sharp
shears, the cut being made within the
sound part of the fin. At first the fish
was like man in boat pulling one
long oar and one short one-it couldn't
hold course. But it soon accustomed
itself to its new condition, and there
after it got along very comfortably.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1912-08-01
TEST YOUR LUNGS.
A Simple Method by Which One May
Measure His Development.

MSdSuTS TITS bSVSiuPffiStts
People often suffer from weak, un-
developed lungs without suspecting it.
True, small, feeble lungs are usually
associated with small, narrow OF
sunken chest, but not Invariably. BY
means of the misuse of physical cul-
ture it is possible to develop large
chest muscles, thus acquiring big
chest measurement, while the lungs
remain small and i'll nourished.
Again, lung mischief is often SO slow
and insiduous in its approach that the
trouble is not discovered until it is
firmly esta bIished Here, however, is
a simple test which will tell you
whether your lungs are healthy or not:
Take as deep breath as you can,
and then, in a slow but distinct voice
count from one onward as far as you
can without taking in more breath.
The number of seconds you can con-
tinue counting is a pretty reliable in
dex to the state Of your lungs, SO you
should have some one to time you.
If your lungs are sound and normal
~ developed your range will be be-
tween twenty and thirty-fve seconds.
If your limit is between ten and twen-
ty seconds there is no need to be
alarmed; probably your lungs are
merely in need OF exercise. to be
readily obtained by regular deep
breathing in pure air A range of less
than ten seconds, however. points to
more or less mischief, and you should
not delay in having your lungs ex-
amined by medical man.-London
Answers.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1912-08-01

HOW TO USE A LACE VEIL.
Many Ways to Use This Apparently
Useless Article.

Useless Article.
Many women have in their possess
sion a lace veil which is either worn
in places or is unbecoming.
There are many ways to utilize this
apparently useless article.
A pretty, guimpe fashioned Of veil
of black chantilly lace is effective with
almost any gown. Buy pattern the
correct size and cut out the lace. Never
cut through design, but around it, so
when sewed together the guimpe will
appear woven in one piece.
The new spring styles in millinery
display great variety of lace covered
hats. These are especially pretty and
will harmonic with any gown
To fashion one of these purchase a
fat pancake shape of straw the desired
color. Carefully arrange the lace veil
as smoothly as possible over the entire
hat.
Fasten firmly upon the inside crown
and sew in a lining of soft silk.
The upper brim is void OF trimming,
but underneath is garland of roses
This hat is especially pretty to wear
with lingerie gowns and may be of
black or white lace.
Another charming use for discard
ed lace veil is to fashion a Marie An
toinette fchu. This is entirely mat
ter of artistic draping. Fold the veil
in half and pin the center to the mid
die of the back
Arrange in graceful folds over the
shoulders and tack down with thread,
then tie together. with soft knot and
allow the ends TO hang in front
The loose panel is a leading feature
of the summer frock. The lace veil
may be used for this purpose.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1912-08-01
How to Brighten Dark Room.

In nearly every home there is always
sure to be one dark and gloomy room.
It casts its depression upon all who
enter it, and vet one is often at loss
as to what should be done to dissipate
the lugubrious effect.
It should be dealt with ruthlessly.
White paint and enamel should be
used with a generous hand. Dark
woodwork should not be tolerated, and
dull or gloomy paper should be avoid
ed. Hang the room in paper Of sun
ny yellow hue. put I'D only curtains Of
Gloucester County Democrat., 1912-08-01
LOVES MAGIC
By AGNES G. BROdAN
Copyright by American Press Asso-
citation. 1911.

wOEL had fallen into a habit of
& slavish obedience to Diana's ev-
cry whim since the day that his
~ mother had brought the orphaned
baby home to live at Burton House.
Diana had never been an object of
charity, but the small annuity left her
J needed careful management In order
to make it suffice for all needs.
When Diana was young schoolgirl
It had been an easy matter to contrib
ate an occasional frock or ribbon to
her modest wardrobe, but as she grew
plder her dark eyes were quick to dis.
rover and quick to resent these kindly
Receptions She had early evinced a
decided talent for the art which had
been her fathers profession, and her
dreams of future career were as
rose colored as his had been when that
promising career had ended SO briefly
lat its very beginning.
"Count it again. JOEL she said "and
see if we cannot economic in some
way to pay for painting lessons"
Joel smiled in his patient way and
went over the list again. Can you do
with frock or two less?' he asked.
mo well regulated young person
needs more than two dresses in sum-
mer.s Diana answered promptly
.sboth white and one always fresh and
clean" So she ran back to confer
with Joel's crippled mother upon the
subject of painting lessons.
Diana made remarkable progress in
her art studies. and when school days
became thing of the past the girl
started in with determined purpose.
on what she had termed her life's
work"
When Diana's first painting received
its finishing stroke it was Joel who
proudly took it into the city and who
arranged to have it most advantage
ously exhibited After what seemed
an interminable time of waiting a tel
egram came for JOEL The painting
had been sold-actually sold-and an
order left for second picture. The
price paid was very small. 'But." ;"
said Diana. ''what has money to do
with a wonderful. beautiful miracle
ike this?" So Joel FASTENED to town
to settle the bargain. and Diana turn
ed into sunny being. who laughed
and sang and painted many pictures
disposing of each one with unheard
of success. Joel gave up his Gus
tomary trip to Washington that year.
to stay and rejoice with her. She
came to him one evening as he sat
smoking an after dinner cigar.
81 would like to talk to you. Mr.
Sphinx" she said. Joel smiled. He
upas accustomed to Diana's teasing,
81 have been thinking. JOEL" the
girl continued. that waste much
time travelling back and forth to the
city to attend my art classes and could
really accomplish more If my studio
were there"
You don't mean he began incred
ulously.
.'Yes do" Diana interrupted. "Lis-
ten before you object Old Nurse Liz
zie could go along to take care of me.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1912-08-01
A GLASS SHOWER
How to Arrange Delightful Affair OF
This Kind.

ms Njno.
Glass is another shower that is new
and is most welcome to the bride elect
1t not only includes the ordinary glass
furnishings of the dining room closet
and sideboard, but dozens of useful
things for the kitchen, many Of which
were unknown ten years ago.
This is called crystal shower. InVi-
tations might be written on isingiass,
and they might invite the prospective
guests to a crystal luncheon on Ger
tain day and date. A postscript, which
Is, of course, omitted on the invita-
tion card of the future bride. an
nounces crystal glass shower to fol-
low the luncheon and invites each
guest to send in advance of the date
any crystal contribution which she
wishes to make, ticketed with her
name
Naturally glass appointments are
used as much as possible for the lunch
con table setting Every household
boasts a certain number of these crys-
tai appointments in the way of flower
bowls, candlesticks, side dishes, sau-
GERS and the like All the remainder
which is necessary to carry out the eff
feet can be added from the cheap glass
goods in the ten cent stores. For the
centerpiece have the glass slipper OF
Cinderella filled with candies or flow-
ers
Gloucester County Democrat., 1912-08-01
Chair of the Giant ldris.

One of the mountain peaks of north
Wales is known as the Chair of Idris,
or Cader Idris, as the Welsh people
call it. because its top is followed out
like an immense couch According to
local tradition, whoever spends a
night in the Chair of Idris will on the
following morning be dead, raving
mad or endowed with the loftiest poet
fcal inspiration. No one seems to
know exactly who Idris was or when
he lived, but he must have been a
giant if his body was in proportion
with his celebrated "chair." Mrs. He
mans has a fine poem with the Chair
Of Idris as the theme. and Tennyson
also mentions it in Enid"
Gloucester County Democrat., 1912-08-01

oRoUcHED UPON THE FLOOR LAa TIE
LITTLE ARTIST.
SO no one would need to be anxious
concerning my welfare. Then I could
come up to Burton house often. you
know, and stay days at time. l am
making enough money now to carry
out my own plans. JOEL" she added
proudly. and. as Joel had formed a
habit of obedience to Diana's every
whim. she and old Nurse Lizzie were
soon ensconced in miniature apart
ment In the nearby city.
True to her promise she spent much
time at Burton house, and during one
Of these visits she con6ded to Joel the
taleme for her great masterpiece.
att shall be named Loves Magic |"
she said, leaning forward with eager
parted lips and visionary eyes-"a
youth and maiden starting up life's
roughened pathway hand in hand. but
the true beauty of the picture shall
lie In wonderful roseate hue. which
will glow from the pink fringe of a
cloud to the very stones of the road
side. transforming everything along
their way into a path of glory"
Joel looked gravely into the girls
rapt face. ..Child" be asked. what
DO you know Of love or its magic? 7"
Diana glanced at him startled. then
threw out her hands in a pretty ges.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1912-08-01
How to Make an Egg Salad.

A delicious salad may be made from
eggs and green peppers. Boil the eggs
hard and when cold cut the whites in
rings and the yolks into dice. Have
ready also an equal amount of shred
ded green peppers. Mix the eggs and
peppers. Place them ON lettuce leaves
and serve them in individual dishes.
Pour over the salad a French dressing.
Green pepper cups make nice holders
for this salad
Gloucester County Democrat., 1912-08-01
Taurtl

In the days when Mrs George Corn
wallis West was Lady Randolph
Churchill she mixed considerably
among politicians and political affairs.
and one story told Of her shows how
she scored off Mr.. Joseph Chamberlain
and the late Sir William Harcourt.
They were chatting her about some
paintings she had done.
"But why not paint us?" one of them
asked. where can you find more at
tractive models p
"Impossible" Lady. Randolph ex-
claimed. q could never paint you
black hr'-LoRdon Tit-Bits.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1912-08-01
The Morninu Star.

The morning star, an IRON bail stud
led with spikes and fastened by means
VI a chain to short handle, was
much used in medieval times as mill
tary weapon. It was exceedingly
formidable. for when thrown it could
not easily be avoided or lodged. the
chain permitting 1t to curve around
Che arm or over the shield. It was
confessedy modelled after common
cactus which grows in every part Of
Italy
Gloucester County Democrat., 1912-08-01
How to Keep Raby,s Cap clean.

Cap strings are difficult to keep dain-
ty and clean unless you are constantly
changing them. To remedy this make
two rosettes of narrow ribbon and at
tach to strip of ribbon long enough
to reach from one side of the cap to
the other, passing beneath the chin.
Clasp fasteners hold the rosettes firmly
to the cap. Different colored rosettes
may be made to wear with the same
cap
Gloucester County Democrat., 1912-08-01

EMBRACE.
shall know tomorrow. mother" ne
said duly. Later he climbed wearily
up to the attic room and sat long be-
fore the shadowy paintings. When
Diana passed out of his life forever
he would come no more to dream
hopeful dreams of happy future,
and spiders might weave their webs
across the gilded frames. as he must
put veil before his memory Other.
So as the moon sailed high in the
heavens Joel made his great renuncia-
tion
A rustling sound in the doorway at
tracted his attention. Joel sprang to
his feet: no one must enter here. Then
he caught his breath sharply. .Dianaw
he cried wonderingIy.
She stood resting against the panel
of the door. her slight figure outlined
in the moonlight; strangely shy Di-
ana who laughed softly In embarrass-
ment and who regarded him timidly
from beneath her long lashes.
II intended coming tomorrow, Joel, =
she sal but it seemed foolish to
waste d whole night before starting;
my train arrived long ago. but | think
it has taken me hours to walk from
the station Everything was so beau
tiful-the hush. the scent of flowers.
i Travelled down an enchanted lane
which led me-home at last
Joel remained silent
Il stopped in to see the mother" the
low voice continued. then remember
ing what you had said OF. moonlit
nights, Joel. hoped to find you lonely.
and l hoped to find you-here."
Still that strange dumbness seemed
to bind him
Diana laughed tremulously. please
say that you have been lonely without
me. Mr.. Sphinx" she said
Then. with quick stride. Joel cross
ed the room and clasped the girl in
masterful embrace. Diana he cried.
"tell me you do not care for that other
fellow"
HE wanted me to care. Joel" she
answered demurely. "but could
not. You see. | was foolish enough
long ago to give my whole heart to a
dear big stupid who has shown bis
love for me in many ways. though 1t
never occurred to him to speak of It. !"
And the moon. looking boldly
through the gabled windows. rested
upon mans fair head bent low
above little dusky one: then It crept
slowly up the wall to shine with star
Ting brightness upon Diana's mas
| terpiece. where the girl Of the paint
|. ing looked with unbounded trust into
the triumphant eyes of her lover.
Look. DIANA" the man whispered;
ssthat has ever been my dream picture.
even when there seemed no hope Of
fulfillment You still were the maid
and was the man. who travelled
loves way together"
| Dear the girl answered, ''it has
always been just you and ! since brush
first touched the canvas
Then hand in hand. like the children
Of her fancy. the two descended the
| stair.
| what has happenedY' the mother
asked eagerly as they appeared before
her. s'Your faces are fairly ilIumt
mated
! And Joel smiled his slow contented
| smile.
.That. mother. be replied. lis the
visible reflection OF Loves Magic. .
Gloucester County Democrat., 1912-08-01
How to Soften starched ButtonhoIes.

Always moisten with the tongue on
the wrong side the buttonholes of
starched collars, cuffs and shirts just
before attempting TO button them or
put in cuff buttons That will soften the
starch slightly so that they will button
Easily, and the buttonholes will never
tear out
Try it once and you will always do it
lfterward
Gloucester County Democrat., 1912-08-01

thin net and decorate your walls with
pictures framed in white and gold and
silver gray frames.
Many mirrors, if possible, should be
used, for they aid wonderfully in
frightening dark room, but they
must not be hung too high, as they
will only reflect the ceiling, while they
should catch the cheerful frame of an
open fire and repeat its gleam.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1912-08-01
How to Press Heavy Cloth.

Pressing heavy cloth should be done
on board without any soft cloth be-
meath. The pressing should be done
on the right side of the goods princi-
pally, having, of course, a cloth laid
between to prevent marks of the iron.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1912-08-01
How TO Clean Rance.

Instead of blacking the range buy
fifty cent can of aluminium paint and
rover the range. 1t will be thing of
beauty and joy forever, no blacking
10 burn off and soil light dresses and
aprons.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1912-08-01
on the Run.

'sRan into town Yesterday to do some
shopping"
"Buy much"
mo: ran out of money " Boston
transcript
Gloucester County Democrat., 1912-08-01
Special Train leaves Woodbury. 75O a. m.
RETURNING

Leaves Atlantcscity (Eleetric station) 8 90 p. nj.
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'IofiaI work He stands high as 4 critic; his
vigorous voice ALWAYS raised for truth and
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When Denmark was yet an absolute mon
aIch5, the nildness Of It's kings rule WAS quoted
q 50 exception Is TIE general mn 81 despotisn,
6ocIent and modern. Today Denmark i f'r5]:
'n3 The ultroproere<e 81 the United States
- pater1oI measures Of protection for the peck
cts 81 The MASSES II even discounts the makers
81 ne Ksnsos blue Sky IaN ii al enactment
|.a' VEN into effect 81 the first 81 October this
According 10 Consul General VinsloV It
{'6penbace1 his Danish IaV, which has called
forth some criticism 81 tue merchants, has 4
PROV 'sion that iorbids more than two clearing
sales a year by any firm Exceptions are made
ii tsse bankrupt stock is to be sold 81 the
death Of i partner or owner shall cause the clos
q. opt Of the business '.beloN tost, or # a bona
f'de winding up Of the business Is undertaken,
or il the place of businessis to Be removed to
another locality, etc. II, however, any d the
above exceptions can be shown not to have been
true a criminal prosecution is possible The
Law furthermore contains penal clauses for per-
sons who are found guilty Of usine false deserir
lions 81 goods offered for sale, Of employing
false business names s. firms Il carrying on
trade, and the like.
Consular Reports says that similar laws have
come into force in Germany g
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lire Dec 18th 70 spend the winter
with Mrs Fl X Wilder
MR. AND MRS G. q WIGHT are
ID Madrid, Spain After travelling
through Italy. Germany and England
they viii arrive hack ~ New York
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Sunny jim NlcC Candies hash sold i dol.
lar 81 bis sugar stock, Rven after SUMMER spent
in the midst Of California; political upleaxals-
2SSobody ever accused him Of being slow to grasp
situation, either The reason why he hasn't
sold Is that he IS not afraid OF the Immediate
future al sugar IN this territory
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a meeting Of st. Andrews Cathe-
dral Senior Chapter No. 1915 ol tho
Brotherhood of s.. Andrew Will be
held this evening. st 7:45, ii Davies
Memorial Hal The meeting win Be
addressed By Rev. Father Quincy Of
The Church Mission ii Korea his sub
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Ne note from press dispatches that the word
simbroglio seems to have been dropped Ii the
war correspondents in favor Of sultimatum