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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-11-01
NEW STOPPER BEATS FRAUDS
Device Prevents the Removal of Cork
From a Bottle Unless the Seals
Are Broken.

AS a means of protection to deal
ers having an individual trade mark
and to prevent their bottled goods
from being tempered with by the I'M
scrupulous, the bottle stopper recent.
ly invented by James Allen of Wash
ington meets a specific need, says the
Popular Science Monthly.
It consists of an ordinary tapered
cork with a flexible wire or cord
passing through the center. At the
end Of the wire is plug. The plug
has Hanged head. When the wire
is pulled the fange strikes the, cork
so that the plug cannot be pulled
out.
The cork is used in connection
with two protective seals, one seal
being wrapped around the neck of
the bottle and pasted to it, the other
being secured to the top of the bot
tie. A part Of the pulling cord is
held beneath the seal on the top of
the bottle and the ends are held
down under the other seal. It is
therefore impossible to pull the
string in order to open the bottle
without mutilating the seal or the
lead foil cup.
When this stopper is used it is
pushed down flush with the top of
the bottle SO that no part Of it pro-
jects.- By pulling the cord the seals
OF any lead foil capsules which may
be used instead of seals are broken
through and the stopper removed
without corkscrew or other aid.
The end of the Topped cord may
be entirely concealed beneath the
lead foil or it may project a little in
order that it may be more readily
found when needed. Lead foil caps
or seals may be used as preferred,
with equal satisfaction.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-11-01
HOUSES OF POMPEII INTACT
Remarkable Display of Advertisements
Found on Walls of Buildings in
the Buried City.

| have just examined, with the aid
Of Professor Spinazzola, the distin-
guished archeologist, who superin-
tends the excavations, the latest dis
coveries made in the little Roman
city of Pompeii, says writer in the
London Daily Mail. The most in
teresting are in the Street of Album
dance, where the interiors of the
houses have recently been cleared,
and where, as I described some time
ago, complete tavern was discov-
cred.
Most important finds have been
made at the house of rich person.
age named Trebius Valens. On its
long front, protected by broad roof
of tiles, is painted in red letters an
extraordinary display of advertise
ments of all kinds. One announces
that a gentleman and patron of
Pompeii, Lucretius Status, will give
a feast in the amphitheater, provid-
ing thirty pairs of gladiators, while
his son will add ten more pairs. This
seems to have been the usual num-
Der, as similar announcements have
been found by other advertisers on
other walls.
Trebius' entrance hall, dining hall
and garden are now intact as they
were on that day of fire and terror
1900 years ago.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-11-01
HARDLY.

A marriage broker had assured
young man that the father of a GER
tain girl was no longer living. After
the engagement had been announced
the news leaked out that the father
was still living and serving term in
prison. The sutton reproached the
agent for deceiving him.
'Well," said the latter, "what did
I tell you? Do you call that liv-
ing?"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-11-01
KEEP OUT.

"My husband says he couldn't get
home early on account of your hus-
band"
''Nonsense, my husband doesn't
try to get people to drink. He made
the speech of the evening""
"That's. the point. Ny husband
says they thought he'd never quit"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-11-01
I'M PoRTANT.

81 was mighty sorry did not find
you in when I called to see you yes
terday."
"Was it anything Important"
81 should say it was! I wanted to
borrow So"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-11-01
REAL EXPERIENCES.

'He's all the time airing his views
on married life"
eyes, and it's little he knows
about it. If you want real experience
come to me-"
'Do you know more about the sub
ject than hep"
81 should say I do. I'm my wife's
second husband"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-11-01
RARE cOMPLAcENCY.

"It doesn't take much to satisfy
some people,"
"Maybe So"
"Thero's Glithersby, for instance.
He is just as proud of himself when
he guesses within two degrees of the
correct temperature as if he had dis
covered what started the European
war;"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-11-01
SEES PocKETLEss ERA.

Don't you think the war will af-
feet our pockets?"
"Oh, yes; I guess we can do with
out them, too"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-11-01
NECESSARY SEQUEL.

"My poor friend took me apart
to tell me a terrible tale"
"Well, did you pull yourself to-
gether again"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-11-01
A CRAB.

"They say that what we eat makes
us what we are"
F'Then old Flubdub must have
lived on a steady diet of crab meat
all his life"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-11-01
DEEDS, NOT WORDS.

"1 always call spade a spade"
DWELL, just now, it's not what
you're calling one, but if you're
using one that matters"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-11-01
WOULD TRY ANYTHING.

Skinny-What made the Tower of
Pisa lean?
Aver D. Pois-If I knew I'd try |
it!
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-11-01
THE WILD WAVES.

''The waves are high today, aren't
they?"
"Yes, look how they are tipping
the bell-buoys."
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-11-01
SURE.

Fish-My, but you wear a small
collar, Mr.. Clam.
Clam-You forget I'm a little
neck clam.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-11-01
NATURAL EFFECT.

''Miss Oldgirl gave me such a
sharp look"
'cWhat other kind could she give
with that Ratchet face~
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-11-01
BUT SHE FOUND 1T AGAIN.

She-Now, Johnny, you've made
me lose my temper.
Johnny-Shucks, ma, that amt
no loss.-Judge.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-11-01
MIGHT BRING HER BACK.

Brown-Why so worried2
Jones-My wife has eloped with
the chauffeur and he is such vacil-
lating chap.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-11-01
1917 MODEL.

'Did you succeed in hiring new
cook ?"
''Not yet; she is looking up my
references"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-11-01
HIS FAVoRITES.

Gle has cold weather garden
"What kind might that be?"
Nothing in it but wintergreen
and ice plants"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-11-01
PRACTICAL POINT.

"There we're many touching points
in that charity address"
Exactly; how many were you
touched for?"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-11-01
THE REVERSE.

sTet me understand it. Does the
hero marry the heroine at the end of
all their troubles?"
"No; at the beginning"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-11-01
GETTING HOME LATE.

"Where' have you been, John
Wombat {?
shiny dear. 1t is military
secret"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-11-01
JUST IT..

"Here comes a regular bunch of
deadheads."
eyes; what you might call the
passing show"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-11-01
HOW SHE FINALLY GOT 1T.

"She married for money"
"Well?"
"She had to sue for divorce be-
fore she got it. "
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-11-01
GAVE WOMAN A CHANCE.

Judge-Madam, have you any
thing to say?
Prisoners Husband - Lord,
Judge! Now you've done it.-Life.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-11-01
BUILD OR REPAIR
AT LOW COST

Through cooperation in furnishing you the materials
best sutedfo purposes at prices that are right There
lot of difference in materials and half of the time I'M
necessary expenses created through the furnishing OF
maelials suitable for your work There are also
times when costly material would pay bigger dividends
in the way of usefulness and satisfaction. 1t is aim to
you what have explain its good and bad features,
and why best adapted to your needs from our
viewpoint Your decision in the matter is the final word,
and will sell you just what you want. Our stock OF
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-11-01
,ofing Materials

ude slate shingles several kinds of prepared roohngs
nch many purposes superior to either slate or
ninges and less The use of prepared rcohngs is
growing and we have only cheap kinds for cheap
sructon but the costly kinds that last well as any
other roofing and always give satisfaction We will show
Won SAMPLES of them all Our line of
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-11-01
Fresh New Lumber

is the largest and most uptodae in business history
and it includes all standard sizes and styles in hemlock
r. 0ne yellow pine, and such other woods as special
- Gay require, and all the prices are surprisingly low
T. GU consider quality and the way everything else
4vanced in cost, Our
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-08

A farmer who lives less than a Ford
half-hour from Barre threatens to slaugh
ter his cows and sell the beef unless the
price of grain is lowered. Good milk
cows populate his pastures and the loss
from the standpoint of man who has
labored increasingly to assemble herd
of profitable producers, is well nigh ir.
retrievable. Yet he claims that the
slaughter pen is the only alternative and
that he will turn to it rather than face
the possibility of grain famine. Other
dairymen, it is TO be recorded. are not SO
apprehensive of grain shortage, al
though they are keenly alive to the fact
that high prices may be quite as prohi-
bitive as last winter. Farmers have long
maintained that they have less latitude
in regulating milk prices than the men
who handle grain and other necessities.
and as the immediate future offers little
that may ameliorate present conditions,
it is not surprising that many should de-
spsir of wintering their cattle. In the
present situation the neither milestone is
the prevailing high price of feed and if
the farmers view is correctly represent
ed, the upper milestone is his helplessness
in fixing prices. Its sole redeeming fea-
ture is the high price Of beef. At any rate
j. is idle to speculate on the possibility
Of wholly depopulated COW barns on the
farms Of Vermont.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-08
Serious Work to Be Done.

The playtime is over, the white shoes
are offered, and once more the young
mans fancy lightly turns TO thoughts
of work.
1t $ to be supposed that these
thoughts will take more serious cast in
the circumstances. To the man return
ing to his desk from a vacation spent in
idleness while thousands and hundreds
of thousands of other young Americans
have been drilling and training for bat
tie, there must come the SOLDERING re-
Election that he also must serve and is
in duty bound TO do his utmost TO help
win the war. The fact that he is not
carrying a musket does not lessen the
obligation II is his war as much as
theirs, and he must act his part With
his fellow workers in camp preparing TO
give their lives for their country and
his. surely the least the man who is
not drafted can do is 10 give his talent
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-08

Weather bureau specialists are furnish
ing war gardeners a tidy bit of informa
tion concerning frosts and as the season
for mercury depressions is at hand the
advice, at least some of it, is worth heed
ing. Vegetable growers are asked to
watch the weather bureau and not the
moon for signs of the first frost And
when the warning comes from the fore
caster, "as it usually will from "a to as
hours in advance" look to the protection
of garden produce that is not under COW
er. Uncle Sam has a good many ways
for forestalling the attacks of Jack Frost
and as the number of gardens where the
old fellow may use his famous pincers is
greatly increased this year, every tip in
advance from the weather man should be
gratefully received
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-08
A Rejected Angel.

A Michigan Judge iniects grateful
| ray of light into dsrkened world. The
case before him involved an angel guard.
| ing cemetery gate, and, in substance,
the Judge decreed that the angel was too
fat, and that the sculptor should change
its sex from male to female" OF course,
fat angel is mthinkable, in jurisprd.
dence or elsewhere, and thus far the
learned judge was on solid ground; but
why the rejection Of man angel! Good
authorities tell us that the Book which
Is the best authority on angels has no
mention Of other than masculine angels
whether angels of darkness or of light
land that neither by name nor by pro-
noun is the existence OF female angels
even limited at. Where can the judge
find better law on the subjects
The modern poet and sculptor, prod
ucts of a more anmmic, If more chival-
rous, civilization, have given us the fe-
male angel Not always, to be sure, for
one of the most distinguished of recent
ly arrived sculptured angel yisitants to
this vicinity il "Sandalphon, the angel
of glory Sandalphon, the angel If pray.
err" who stands man among men, on
the Longfellow memorial in Cambridge.
But Sandaphon il lonesome among
sculptured angels. And now comes the
law disregarding ancient precedent and
the sources of all law, and basely putting
the stamp of it's approval on the ruthless
iconoclasm Of those who have relegated
men angels to outer darkness in the
name of art Is this an evidence of what
the suffrage drive in and around Michi-
gan has been doingG Does not even the
offer remedy when the
courts thus fall down on the job THE
Boston Herald.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-08
Wilson's New Word.

Not alone in his formal and official
aets--the signing of bills and the like
does a president represent the nation.
In his personal response to the emo
tion of the hour he may speak for mil
lions. And this Woodrow Wilson has
done in the utterances of two days.
When he says that he would like to
cross the ocean and take part with our
men in the physical conflict he voices
the impulse of his own heart and of mil
lions who are not slaekers, but who for
one reason or another can do better
service at home. We do not want him
to go, but we like him better for his
ENVY" of the man who goes. And we
like best of all the assertion of
something nobler than consistency in
his change from "too proud to fight" to
II should like to be with them on the
field and in the trenches. New York
Evening Sun.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-08

suffer, and that it is not humanity pos
sible for civilized nations to go so far ii
gaining revenge as to think seriously Of
destroying a whole nation. Germany has
come mighty near destroying Belgium
but other nations, i. e., the allies, will
not debase themselves by using such tao
| tics
Too much stress is laid on the clamor
OF well meaning persons who desire first
of all measure of vengeance suscep-
tible to comparison with the hideous
wrongs charged to kaiserism Their ar
guments are the product of the silly sea-
son, from which, happily, we are emerg-
ing quite safely. But there is less vio-
lent agitation against the continued use
of the German language in our public
schools. The value of a short term
course in German, elective in so many
of our high schools, is to be doubted Sc
riously under certain circumstances, but
in its larger aspects the study of German
is invaluable and should not be discarded
merely because of a provincial theory
that we must do something to show our
utter dislike of all things German.
The argument has been advanced, and
wisely, too, that a knowledge of the Ger
man language is weapon which we
shall need in the struggle for commercial
recognition after the great readjustment.
German knowledge of the French Ian
guage, manners and customs was an ad
vantage not to be slightly estimated
when the war broke out. Unless all
signs fail, our intercourse with the ma
tions of central Europe will be consider
ably enlarged after peace comes and it
should be part of our educational sys
tenn just now 10 qualify the young men
and young women to meet the Germans
on their own terms. II is not onlrecord
that any lingual changes were asked for
after either of our wars with England,
and nothing quite like the present de-
msnd for disearding German is likely to
recur in history.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-08
LETTERS TO THE
EDITOR
DOCTORS READY TO GO
But Experience of One Physician Was
Honorable Discharge Because
More Than 49,"

honorable Discharge Because
More Than 49,"
Editor of the Barre Daily Times II il
not in the spirit of adverse criticism that
| write you this letter, for your paper i.
one that | seek TO read every time I car
get it in my possession, and believe you
intend to be fair TO all concerned, but your
editorial in the Thursday edition, Sept 8
regarding the delay of physicians in re-
spending to the urgent needs of the coun.
try, touches subject frequently men
toned by the papers in the same light
as you did, and subject upon which 1,
together with good many other physi-
clans, are interested in and sensitive
about.
June Is Of this year Gov Graham APP
pointed me to go with the lst Vermont
regiment as surgeon, with rank of first
| lieutenant. Later ! was asked to go to
| Fort Ethan Allen for examination. / did
this and was told to be ready to come
at once, when notified Consequently, /
arranged my affairs with my family and
practice and waited for the word. The
word got came in the way of an "hon-
orable discharge because was more than
46' Aug. TO-
There are six good doctors in Randolph.
Three of us were born in the year 1871
and the others are older Naturally, they
feel that, If that is the way the military
board is going to do things, there is no
need for them to 20 through the same
process of finding it out. Also, / am told
that doctors have been called into serv-
ice, bought their outfits at some eonsid
cradle expense, then have been sent home
to wait for the call indefinitely.
All this means an expense OF quite
little money, which they are all willing
to spend if il means business In my
own case, believe $3.50 would not cover
my loss, in money paid out and practice
lost. Every doctor here will go if asked
and needed Through the census taken
by the county committees all have signi-
fed their willingness to CO. That Ia the
spirit of the profession. One good man
that knows the doctors of the state could |
go over the ground and select all the doc
tors Vermont could rightfully spare, and |
more, in few days. If it was left to |
him, and if he had authority to say it |
was business. 1t is ridiculous to hold |
the age limit low if so many doctors are |
really neeueu. 1OuT cTltlclsm WoHlu 90 |
us an injustice in implying we are not |
ready to do our bit. 1t is the uncertainty |
of it all that makes us hold back
Let me say, too, that this is in no sense
a criticism slurring anyone. In every in
stance the officers with whom I came in
contact, both in Montpelier and at the
fort, have been courteous, and common
sense has been characteristic of them all
I was ready when called and ] am ready
;till when called. Others are in the same
position, but the call must he so sc can
hear il and know Uncle Sam needs Us.
Sincerely.
Or. Rumrill
Randolph, Vt, Sept. 6, 1917.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-08

Amid preparations for entraining the
first quota of Vermont's contribution to
the national army, the county board Of
registration is sticking close to its job
The three men who comprise the board
have been handling pretty large con-
know, in a thoroughgoing manner. The
work of the registration boards, taken
by and large, stands out conspicuously
in record of unusual achievements, and
the country has reason to feel well sat
listed with the results thus far attained.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-08
eERMAN N IL scHooLs-

Much Of the talk concerning recrimina
tions to be practiced on Germany aftel
she is thoroughly whipped is Of the "a
tremist type and scarcely worth oonsid
Grafton. Those who advocate dismem
berment. Paralyzine indemnities and
wholesale deportation should remember
that thousands and thousands Of intelli
gent. u dsluded. human beings coustifut,
ar asset without which the world would
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-08

When James Duncan, president of the
Granite Cutters international associa-
ton, vice president of the A. F. of L.,
and member of the Root commission,
predicts that the Russians will come
back, it is time for long distance observ.
lers to take heart.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-08

A Boston clergyman, arguing for an
army of 100000 coored men, cites the
Waco affair to show that the negro is
not afraid to shoot a white man. Hhe
argument is interesting and that is
about all one can say for it.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-08
On His Nerves.

First Army Mule-What's the matter
you look detected!
Second-I've been driven all day by a
militiaman who never says anything
stronger than "Pshaw," and it gets on
nv nerves. Puck,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-08
In the Swim.

I'm quite a near neighbor of yours
now" said Mr.. Bore. I'm living just
across the river"
Indeed" replied Miss Smart 81
hope you'll drop in some day.'-Chris-
tian Register.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-08

Is there any connection between the
somewhat appalling number of sleep
walking casualties reported in the papers
lately and the mounting cost of carpet
/ tacks?
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-08
Ready Receiver.

Maybe he hasn't found himself yet, :
consoled the confidential friend. Isn't
he gifted in any way"
Gifted" queried the father. well,
| should say he isl Everything he's got
was given to him. "-Harpers Magazine.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-08
His Wish.

II know what the car is thinking
now
What is it,"
Hes wishing he was the man who
put the doom in Duma. Baltimore
American
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-08

Milliners of Boston could not do less
than give ear to the plea that cloth
should be conserved for the soldiers. 1t
remains to be seen whether straw hats
i for women will predominant next win
ter
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-08

Tomorrow goes the first of Washing
ton county's contribution to the new ma
tional army. We who are about to be
called salute you'll
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-08
Sure Sign.

Master--"Whst! Forgotten your pen
Gil againf What would you think of a
soldier who went to war without a gun =
Tommy-"Id think he was an officer,
sir. Passing Show.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-08

II has taken world war to bring
Harvard down from its high horse. The
doors of its medical school are now open
20 women.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-08

Circumstances are smoothing the way
which leads from the business office to
the national army. Linen collars have
advanced another 25 per cent.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-08

and his energy to the uttermost degree.
There will be more work to do because
there are fewer to do it. and 1t must be
done bravely and ungrudgingly. 1t is
no time to shirk New York World.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-08
CURRENT COMMENT

Burlington had the state undertakers
and Barre the National Cemetery asso-
citation last week. and only the heavens
wept.-Bradford Opinion.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-08

A mountain of granite or boulder in
the back meadow may be reduced to peb-
Bile dimensions, but crushing Russia is
another matter.