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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-02-01
Check Protectors Safe.

Owners of check protecting de-
vices in Lambertville and New Hope
are resting somewhat easier today
than they did last week after a
couple of salesman has characterized
their machines as worthless, and, in
some instances, sold them another
make. A newspaper article toll d
about this, and it stirred things up
with the other check protecting sale
man, some of whom visited this city
with a view to finding out what
was what.
William H. Prickett, of Trenton,
district manager for the F. and E.
check writer, was one of the first to
read the article, and while there
was no intimation that it was his
machine that had been sold, he didn't
like the methods and set on foot an
investigation which showed him that
two Philadelphia statesmen outside
their territory, had been creating
all the scare.
Mr.. Prickett called upon and con-
WINGED a number of business people,
who had both the alleged worthless
machine and the substituted makes,
that any of the standard machines
were all right so far as safety went.
While there were some ways in which
apparent raises might be made, the
trick was too plain to fool banking
people and there were no authentic
records of where checks written on
standard machines had caused their
makers any financial loss.
Mr.. Prickett says that the great
est danger with an any check writ
ing machine is in not having it linked
properly, or in not handling it ac-
cording to directions, which allows a
leeway for somebody to make alter
ations if they have the time and
inclination.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-02-01
Rural Carrier Examination.

The United States Civil Service
Commission has announced an exam
ination for the county of Hunterdon.
New Jersey, to be held at Lambert
vile, on February "a, 1917, to fill
tn e position of rural carrier at
Raven Rock, and vacancies that NAV
later occur on rural routes from
other post offices in the above men
toned county. The examination will
be open only to male citizens who
are actually domiciled in the terri
tory of post office in the county
and who meet the other REQUIRE
ments set forth in Form No. 1877.
This form and application blanks
may be obtained from the offices
mentioned above or from the United
States Civil Service Commission at
Washington, D. C. Applications
should be forwarded to the Com
mission at Washington at the earli-
est practicable date.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-02-01
EVENTS In NEW HOPE

Alfred Britton o f Philadelphia
spent Tuesday with Mrs. Thomas
Magill.
Miss Helen Chambers, teacher of
the New Hope Grammer school,
spent Saturday and Sunday with her
parents near Bristol.
Mrs. Martha Corson returned to
her home in Carversville Thursday,
after a two weeks stay with Mr..
and Mrs. Richard Corson.
Miss Alice Corson of Carversville
spent the week end with Mr.. and
Mrs. Alfred Hambleton.
Garfield Horn returned to h is
home Thursday after spending six
months in the West.
Mrs. Thomas Duffy and Mrs. Henry
Brennan of Trenton, spent Monday
with Mrs. Michael Parsons.
John Plunket of Jenkintown spent
the week end with Edward Parsons.
Samuel Kitchin has returned to
the Ingersoll Works in Easton, after
weeks sickness.
Mrs. Kate Cryer is spending some
time with friends in frankfort.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-02-01
Attractions Booked for the Month Of Fehruarv

Feb S-Ayrtle Stedman in "An American Beauty.
Fb La Babe in Divorce and the Daughter"
Feb 1O-HIOla Dana in THE Gates of Eden
Feb l2-Blanche Sweet in "The Dupe"
Feb 13-Vaeska Surratt in Jealousy"
Feb 14-CIara Kimba Young in "Tbo Con,u.o 80,
Feb. 1j-DOnaId Brian in THE SmuooIerSI Ia"
Feb. 16-Heen Chadwick in "Thn G6oIIono,
Feb. 17-Lionel BARRYMORE in "Tba PronJ Sc C,. =.
Feb 19-WalIace Reid and Cleo RidoaIoT ~ 9TH
Feb 20June Caprice in "The Nsebiof Ne 0elsh woman
Feb. 21-Lucie Lee Stewart in .oTbn Tinn4 ~. .
Feb 22-Dustin Farnum in "Davy Crockett ~
Feb. 23-Frederck Warde in "Kino CO.,
Feb. 24-Mabe Talaferro in "Tbp Cnnho,
Feb 26-Mae Murray in "The Dream Grip
Feb. 27-Theda Bara in "The Vven" UNI
Feb. ZS-Marguerite Clark in Miss Caorao m.L:--.,
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1917-02-01

keep the service in first-class order,
giving prompt attention to COM
plants and suggestions. Would that
there were more like theml
Evening star., 1917-11-08
Tests for Canned Goods.

fortunately, 1t is a very easy matter
to tell when homemade canned goods
are good and when they are not good.
For homemade canned goods. almost in
variably packed in glass. show unmis-
taxable signs of deterioration If they
have not been properly preserved and
stored. 1t is not quite so easy to tell
when timed goods of factory prepara-
tion have deteriorated. Here are a few
simple tests which enable the house,
wife to ascertain for herself when
canned goods are not in fit condition
to serve.
Be wary of any tin that has bulging
ends. This condition usually means
that gas has formed inside the tin and
forced the ends out.
OF course. if there is any suggestion
of unpleasant o6or or of an unusual
taste. don't use the contents of any
can. And any strange taste should
also be taken as good indication that
there is something wrong with the con-
tents of the can.
One can test tomatoes or any other
canned goods for coal tar dyes. Add a
teaspoon of the pulp to two cups of
hot water and boil slowly in an enam-
eled saucepan till the pulp is dissolved.
Then strain through a piece of closely
woven white cloth, add two drops Of
muriatic acid and heat in an enameled
pan Add a few inches Of white woolen
worsted that has been washed in soap
and water and thoroughly rinsed. Cook
the wool-that is place the dish con-
tanning 1t over the heat-and heat 1T
ten minutes. If at the end of that time
the worsted is colored decidedly you
NAV know that the tomatoes are art1h-
ciaily colored Only faint color would
come as the result of the natural color
in the tomato.
Now, of course, this test Is TOO COM
plicated to try each time can OF to-
matoes is opened. Moreover, the stand
ard brands are not colored artificially.
With our present pure food laws 1t Is
a difficult matter to put goods on the
market that are colored artificially. un-
less the fact is stated on the contain.
ers But it is an interesting test, just
the same, and it is only py such tests
And out whether or not foods copta1n
;piuriouS elements.
Evening star., 1917-11-08
A Stubborn Cough
Loosens Right Up
Thf. homemade remedy Is a wonder
for quick results. Easily ana
chenply made.

The prompt and positive action OF
this simple, inexpensive homemade
remedy in quickly healing the IN
famed or swollen membranes Of the
throat, chest or bronchial tubes and
breaking up tight coughs, has caused
II to be used in more homes than any
other cough remedy. The usual throat
and chest colds are conquered by 1t
in "a hours or less. Nothing better
for bronchitis, hoarseness, Group,
whooping cough, bronchial asthma or
winter coughs.
To make this splendid cough syrup,
pour ~ ounces Of Pinex COO cents
WORTHY, into a pint bottle and fill the
bottle with plain granulated sugar
syrup and shake thoroughly. You
then have a full pint-a family sup
pIy-of a much better cough syrup
than YOU could buy ready-made for
$3.50. Keeps perfectly and children
love its pleasant taste.
Pinex is a special and highly con-
centrated compound of genuine Nor
way pine extract, and is known the
world over for its promptness, ease
and certainty in overcoming stub
born coughs and chest colds.
To avoid disappointment ask your
druggist for "2h ounces of Pinex"
with full directions, and don't accept
anything else. Guaranteed to give
absolute satisfaction or money
promptly refunded.
THE PINEX co,
Fl. Wayne, Ind.
Evening star., 1917-11-08
Personal to River Men.

William Mills, engineer OF the tug j.
T. Selectman. is confined to his home
by illness. During his absence, Frank
Passeno, chief engineer OF the tug
Edith G. Winship. is on duty aboard the
Selectman.
George Jackson, chief engineer Of tho
Washington tug Advance. In govern
ment service on Chesapeake bay. is on
a vacation of week, which he is
spending at his home here.
Engineer William Kersey. formerly
chief of the tug James O. Carter, Is now
in charge of the engine room OF tho
steamer running between Alexandria
and the steel plant at Giesboro
Capt. j. w. Wheatly. master of the
schooner Charles c. Joyce, is at his
home in Bethel. Del. while his schooner
discharges lumber at Baltimore.
Evening star., 1917-11-08

companion garment that brilliant splash
of Chinese embroidery that looks as
though 1t had dripped from a fan OF
Peking to a gown in America. The
neck is simply finished with a rolling.
white yoke collar of satin, a style Of
neckwear that has not been denoted to
second place by the twelfth-century
collars, that roll up to the chin and
aspire to the nose. The sleeves are the
straight. half-elbow kind. which are to
be expected in the entirely smart even
ing frock.
The woman who does not like to dis
close so much of her arms in the after
noon may tuck mousquetaire sleeve,
made of double black tulle. from shoul-
der to wrist. or she may add a floating
sleeve of black tulle to the edge Of the
short satin one and gather it in above
the hand with a bit of Chinese en-
broidery
Evening star., 1917-11-08

becomes a combination fabric. One
coat recently shown was entirely OF
fur, except for the waist and sleeves.
and the sleeves were fur to the elbows!
The sketch illustrates one Of the
many models showing fur as a combi-
nation material. The coat itself Is
made Of plum-colored velour. The
front sections. belt. narrow sleeve
bands and collar are Of Hudson seal.
A coat of this type Is frequently
almost as expensive as an all-fur coat
to be the owner Of a half-worn fur
coat, either of moleskin. Hudson seal,
squirrel. or. in fact. any of the short
haired pelts. she will find the extent
to which fur is used with fabric in the
fashioning of the better coats this
winter a very happy vogue. because
the old fur coat and moderate
amount of good new material may be
combined to make a new one
Large cape collars of fur are shown
on many coats. but this collar is not
becoming to all women. Only one
above the average height. reasonably
slender and of good carriage can carry
the haring cape collars that certainly
have tendency to make woman ap-
pear shortwaisted.
Evening star., 1917-11-08
tI1IILE@oRlEs t1I
I%BEGDTIrTE ED
BY THORNTON w. BURGESS.
Copyright. 1917. by T. W. BurgsssJ
Matters Are Not So Bad as
Lightfoot Fears.
When things seem bad SO very bad ..
That worse they could not be,
Hold fast TO hope; cling hard to faith,
That some way out you'll see.


Poor Lightfoot the Deer, wounded
and alone in a thicket in the Green
Forest. had given up all hope before
Peter Rabbit arrived. He was weak,
faint and in great pain from the
wounds which had been made by the
terrible gun OF a hunter early that
morning. All day he had suffered
there alone. and he had felt sure that
never again would he lightly bound
through the Green Forest or proudly
hold his handsome head high as he
had done in the past. He was thirsty.
SO terribly thirsty that at times he
almost forgot the pain of his wounds.
Yet he hadn't the strength to get up
and go to the Laughing Brook. Even
If he had had he wouldn't have dared
to because Of the danger that the
hunter who had shot him might be
lurking near.
Then in the early evening had come
Peter Rabbit and found him there.
OF course. there was nothing that
Peter could do to ease the pain or to
help Lightfoot to get water. Never
theless. Peter did help. He didn't know
it, but he did. 1t always helps to have
a friend near. a friend full of sympathy
not feel quite SO hopeless. 1t did him
good to talk, and 1t did him good to
have Peter talk to him.
Don't say that you are afraid you'll
never leave here alive begged Peter
Il know you are dreadfully hurt, but
| perhaps things are not SO bad as they
seem. l ate something in Farmer
Browns garden once that made me Sc
| sick I thought l should die, but ]
didn't"
Peter. you remember. once ate a 10,
| of young plants which had been
sprayed with poison to kill worms and
! bu~
You can't get well If you don't try
| to he added.
II would give anything in the worl
| for a .nn painted Lightfoot, but
even If l could I wouldn't dare try tc
get one. That hunter with his terrible
gun may be watching at the La4.n.u-
| Brook"
! Not now" declared Peter in a mos,
| decided way. 1T is night now, anc
that hunter has gone home. Hunter:
with terrible guns don't hunt at nigh
except for Bobby Coon. Besides. as
told you before. there Is no danger
on Farmer Browns land. because he
doesn't allow hunting, and you are or
his land now. The Laughing Brook
is only little way from here. Dom
Evening star., 1917-11-08
ToDAY's ENLIsTMENTs.

Army-Joseph w. Lowell. 172s Penn.
sylvania avenue northwest: William A.
Proctor. Washington. d. c.: Norman C.
Meier. Kansas City. Mo-; Ray Greene.
Ballston, Va; Thomas e. Norton. Fay
etteville. Ga; Joseph W. Cooper. Bal
timore. Md; Carl 8. Adams. 677 Pierce
street northwest: George C. Thompson,
S24 D street southeast.
Navy-Miller Kline Reading. Nokes-
Vile, Va: Earl Richard Jordan, Dale
vile. Va: Joseph Francis Call. 3s w
street northwest; John Wesley Hall
man. Hickory. n. c.: Fred H. Fischer.
Manitowoc, Wis: Rollo L. Cation, Ben
ming, d. c.: Arthur Richard Lehman,
SO II street northwest.
Evening star., 1917-11-08

q couple Of cold boiled potatoes. mashed
fine. to your baking-powder biscuits.
as substitute for milk.
To prevent toughness. sponge or
other cakes should always be made
with hot water. The texture and color
of cake mixed with water are lighter
than when milk is used.
Cookies put into an earthen jar lined
with a clean cloth while they are still
hot. and kept covered close. will be
much more melting and crumbly than
IL they are allowed to cool in the air.
When frying oysters add little bak-
ing powder to the cracker crumbs.
Put cream and breadcrumbs into
Evening star., 1917-11-08

you suppose you can try to get there?
will go see that the way is clear II
that will make you feel better
stand, let alone walk, but after Peter
had urged him to try, and when he
felt he couldn't stand that dreadful
thirst any longer, he did try to get up.
He found that though it hurt and he
was very stiff all over he could stand,
and after a few painful efforts he found
he could walk. Peter raced ahead to
Evening star., 1917-11-08
FASHIONS

How shall we be sure that coat
is of this seasons vintage? Inasmuch
as the widest possible leeway is ad-
mitted in sleeve and neck arrange
ment, waist-line placing and flare. that
question puzzles many prospective
purchasers.
There Is one unfailing sign. how
ever. that Identifies a coat as of the
1918 class. and that is the amaz-
insly extravagant use of fur as a
trimming.
So much fur is used. as a matter of
fact, both on coats and suits. that 1t
almost ceases to be a trimming and
Evening star., 1917-11-08
Tell the Cook.

Add q. few minced dates to fudge as
II comes from the stove. It will give
It . novel and delicious flavor.
II recipe calls for sour milk. and
there Is none at hand. sweet milk may
be soured by adding a little vinegar or
lemon Juice and letting the mixture
stand for few hours.
Crate an apple into your horseradish
and you will have q dne relish.
To make moist and very light. add
Evening star., 1917-11-08

: Our regular line at the above prices
but only 81 Of them. OF all-wool zibe-
line and fine velour with broad belt and
pockets. Big. tailored collars.
Black and colors.
Evening star., 1917-11-08

hamburg steak and 1t will be delight
fully juicy.
wiches fried in butter.
Pour melted butter on the top OF
canned tomatoes before sealing TO keep
them sweet.
SQUASH custards are delicious for
people who like the squash. but op-
ject to 1t in pastry. Prepare the filing
as for pie and bake in custard cups.
Evening star., 1917-11-08

make sure that all was safe. OF course,
he found it was and hurried back to
tell Lightfoot So
Slowly and painfully Lightfoot hob
bled over to the Laughing Brook. Oh,
how good that water tasted. 1t seemed
to him that he never had known how
good water is. When he had enough
he hobbled back to his hiding place.
Somehow things seemed different now.
He did not feel SO hopeless. That drink
had made great difference-all the
difference In the world.
Evening star., 1917-11-08
Of Interest TO Women
EVENING FROCK OF SATIN AND VELVET.
BY ANNE RITTENHousE.

Special Correspondence Of The Star:
NEW YORK, November If any
woman is searching for an afternoon
or informal evening gown, it will be
difficult for her to get away from choos-
ing between the smart black costumes
offered at very turn. Not that she
wants to get away from them. The
American woman has a passion for
black that Is not equaled by the wom-
en- of any other country. unless they
are compelled to wear mourning.
1t is probable that the American ma
ton wears more solid and sometimes
dowdy black than any other nation in
the world, through traditional belief
that 1t is economical, conventional and
ladylike.
Disadvantages Of Black.
Now. when the French wear black
outside of mourning they make it SO
conspicuous that 1t cries aloud to catch
the attention Of the entire public.
Their black frocks scintillate with jet;
they are lashed to show black stock
ing and segments of bare skin: they are
ornamented with flashing girdles and
ropes of beads; they are combined with
white in a manner that leaves a red,
purple or green gown in the shade.
The Americans do not anticipate, nor
do they desire. such results when they
wear black. They must know that 1t
shows spots more easily than any other
color. that it catches the dust like a
sweeper. that it ! rarely artistic when
unrelieved by a flashing ornament and
that it is usually unbecoming. How
ever, none of these disadvantages de-
ters the great American public from
steadily wearing black.
They can have their dearest wish
gratifed this season, but they must
make up their minds to wear black that
sometimes shrieks more loudly than
the wax figures in the shop windows
which are dressed in colored crewels
to entice women to buy more woods
for more knitting.
AS good example of brilliancy-
black evening gowns are quite sedate
until they reach the hem of tht trans
parent tunic drapery. where they are
bordered with gold fringe topped by
pink rosebuds; or black velvet after
noon suit looks quite somber until the
'ong directoire coat is thrown back to
show a medieval corslet of gold and
black metallic tissue fastened with gold
md rhinestone buttons; or black vel
vet wrap may look like the cloak Of a
sister of charity until its lining Of gold
and black is disclosed and the buckles
at the neck are found to be made OF
beaten gold inset with emerald crys-
tails.
A Touch of Chinese Embroidery.
A French gown of black satin made
on the new line that Paris has adopted
for whatever gay occasions she spon-
sors starts out entirely demure and
ends by disclosing to the public q
! Chinese doll in brilliant colored en-
signs extending from shoulder to knee
| One could not do anything more con-
spicuous than this. and yet it is sc
deftly done and the colors are so en-
| chantingly ChineSe-faded. antique
suggesting centuries Of use-that one
does not object. but. on the other hand
| stops to admire.
| This gown is shown in the sketch
| 1t has the broad wasted effect of the
| hour. and the skirt is as narrow as the
| French government and the American
women demand. The tunic, which
| drops from the bodice. shares with its
Evening star., 1917-11-08
To Command Puget Sound Defenses.

Col Albert S. Cummins. U. s. A.. re-
tired. having been restored to active
duty, has been ordered to proceed to
Fort Worden, Wash, and assume COM
mand of the coast defenses Of Puget
saI,nd
Evening star., 1917-11-08

The Japanese finance department
ha, announced tho signing of loan
to China of an amount equivalent TO
81 q 900 900,
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-01-11
Little Joe, His Feet
BoundinRags, Visits
Times and Gets Shoes

A boy i3 years old was picked
up by kindly man as he sought
to SCI some clothes an the saliva
tion Army and WAS brought 60 The
limos office He was nice look
inc bos. small for mis- age. and hts
feet were wound IN rags with some
uppers OF shoes over them The
mercury was rapidly descending 10
ward zero This IS ttc story hv
told
My namc IS Alban Munia My
t.,her Is Joe Maun ana There ar,
eight children The httlest is three
years old and the olees 81, lg. Ny
brother goi souc work tod iy bat
ms father bass boon si,h with -
cough Tor three years ana Che doc
tor can't DO nothing fo, HIM tie
goes out and bic np oh iron and
,aes on nice days bDt hr has so
come right home ana go 90 bed
'My mother broke her log two
onths ago. and II sine would stay
Ia bed q would sct well but she
can't stay In bed shes eoi 20
work We 1.-Two M Addison switch.
eur Michigan ave No 66. carlton
ST. You have 20 walk down TWO
blocks toward tho river after yor
1e on tho car wh.cr H urn
round rNr sol Two sisters -
wears old Ths ara twins TIE
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-01-11

4. O@4 40 J. t-tholir order
n Fprrsie and tr Maetabo' llis
wife aled rNo ntar> aEg Tho ioh
iowins children survive Ns tr nb
Rirdseye. Chicago N.rricc D. Jri
Miss Cicra JAMES r and George
heating all pf ue,roit famr. N,at
lne is a clerk in the stare senate
BE- Nas in inslrg az no tm, oi hD
father, deafh Two brothers. = NJ
ana jaime $ N1m- rofh cod De-
uoi al.n unnn
Funeral frarceulp0l> hHtr ng-
been con n'eted but 81 IS pr6M.lie
thar service, viil ae hetl in -
Alo, -iu. church Who're be had ION
worshipp,d several Nom bees, ot
ihc council and other city officials
called ar rh' Nffuns home ume
diately after thet learned 81 fhc
alderman death
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-01-11

ful sweep Of his NJ stood for the
King OF the picturesque.
I'm 1910, al the agc o. g. he made
what be- called his farewell tour.
lie had secured tor himself Dig
ranch in wyoming. near the town
named in his honor whore b. could
resume as much OF his early lie as
he wanted 20 Bur the FIRE OF al
venture MAS stili burning within
him. Nov and then hc would invite
a company OF friends Tor a long
hunting trip in the Rockies. and or
these trips be would try 70 sooihe
his lighting nerve" But these did
not avail. and Buffalo Bill az thc
age Of "a. again ioined bis old show
the ownership % which had come
into the hand ol The circus firm 81
Ringing Brothers In 1915 Pc
changed bis allegiance and toured
The country as fhs 'eadine feature
of the "lel RanCh" shos i.c Das
-tIl "a straight a. ava arrAw Wig
orou and commandins
CO. cod was married 10 ista
st LOUIS 20 Ni-- Louise Frete-e
daughter ct prominent Frer
merchant IN March. 1915 fhf
couple celebrated thetr goiaen wed
dinE at inc Gods ranch n WHom
ine
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-01-11
WOULD CHANGE
CROSSING PLAN
City Wants G.. T. Tracks Ele-
waited; Will Ash state
for More Time

Detroit officials have new plan
,or epa2auon 81 81 grades at D.
gaIaera and ali ass fhs srate
railroad commission or On exien-
son az tas lime 5lioNed for az
ssreorert whh ae Grand Trans
aroaa
in cenler.n Wedn aag ~
sfaoon beeean Mayor Marx Cc--
rorai.0r Counsel ripgt man Aei
oAo Kschnf ot ,ae Detroit ba-
rsau of governmental feseareh IL
wat a aet ha h. cifg should
sees sn agreement by which Tho
Grand Trunk tracks and noi the
street. would b. elevated OHcisls
agreed that ID would DO impossible
90 roach an agreement on this bas.e
rs Jan S. and Corporation Counsel
il44s.-s.s-...,. ---..l A.. 1h. rail
road comm lssion for ar extension
OGic abs favor ih. new plan be-
caus h world avoid the unsighiii
ness of most grade separations and
would n0f neces.faie usnension ~
tranc on JeTtrson.aft. one o. lhe
main a-te-rt 81 The cry
The Grand frank j. knosn 20 be
opposed is fhe neN plan because b
would give The road ihree tracks
A -f.