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The Colorado statesman., 1917-08-11
Sliced Reets in Tray, Ready for Drying.

Sliced Beets in Tray, Ready for Drying.
move surface moisture and dry from
three to three and one-half hours at
same temperature as string beans.
Peppers
(a) Peppers may be- dried by split
ting on one side, removing seed, dry
ing in the air, and finishing the dry
heit. A more satisfactory method is
to place peppers in biscuit pan in oven
and heat until skin blisters, or to
steam peppers until skin softens, peel,
split in half, take out seed, and dry
at ITO degrees to 40 degrees Fahren-
heit. In drying thick-fieshed peppers
like the pimento, do not increase heat
too quickly, but dry slowly and even
ly.
(b) Small varieties of red peppers
may be spread in the sun until wilted
and the drying finished in the drier,
or they may be dried entirely in the
sun.
(c) Peppers often are dried whole.
If they are large they can be strung
on stout thread; If small, the whole
plant can be hung up to dry.
Spinach and Parsley.
Spinach that is in prime condition
of greens should be prepared by care
full washing and removing the leaves
from the roots. Spread the leaves on
trays to dry thoroughly. Slicing will
greatly facilitate drying.
Parsley should be treated in the
same way as spinach.
Herbs.
Celery tops, parsley, mint, sage, and
herbs of all kinds need not be
blanched, but should be washed well
and dried in the sun or in the drier.
These are good for flavoring soups,
purees, gravies, omelets, etc.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-08-11
Why Our Eyes Sparkle.

If you should watch very closely the
eyes of u merry person when you see
them sparkle, you would probably no.
tice that the eyelids move up and
down more often under such condi-
tions than ordinarily and if you know
what moving the eyelids up and down
in front of the pupil of the eye does
you will have your answer, says the
Book of Wonders.
Every time the eyelid comes down
1t releases a little tear, which spreads
over the eyeball and washes it clean
and bright. 1t does this every time
the eyelid comes down. Now, there is
something about being merry which
has the effect of making the eyelids
dance up and down, and thus every
time the lid comes down the ball of
the eye is washed clean and bright
and gives 1t the appearance of spark
ling, as we say-Brooklyn Eagle.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-08-11
Dried Green Peas.

with a sharp knife, taking care not to
cut off pieces of the cob. Spread thin
ly on trays, and place in position to
dry. Stir occasionally until dry.
(b) Boil or steam on the cob eight
to ten minutes to set the milk. To
improve flavor a teaspoonful of salt
to a gallon of water may be used.
Drain well and cut corn from cob,
using a very sharp and flexible knife.
Cut grains fine, only half way down
to the cob, and scrape out the re-
mainder of grain, being careful not to
scrape off any of the chaff next to the
cob. Dry from three to four hours at
11O degrees to 145 degrees Fahren-
heit. When field corn is used, good,
plump roasting-ear stage is the proper
degree of ripeness. A pound of dried
corn per dozen ears is an average
yield.
(c) The corn may be dried in the
sun. Dry in oven ten to fifteen min
utes, and finish drying in the sun. Sun
drying, of course, is not satisfactory
in moist weather.
Pack in cartons or boxes for few
days to condition"
Lima Beans.
Lima beans can be shelled from the
pod and dried. If gathered before ma
turity when young and tender, wash
and blanch from five to ten minutes.
Length of time for blanching depends
upon size and maturity of beans. Re-
The Colorado statesman., 1917-08-11
SEASONABLE IDEAS.

The splicing and preserving season
has already begun, but be sure to add
foU nrrartc nf cnicpd
The Colorado statesman., 1917-08-11
GOOD THINGS FOR THE TABLE.

A delicacy for luncheon or tea Is
small, round crisp crackers, covered
The Colorado statesman., 1917-08-11
METHODSOF DRYING
Three Ways Applicable in Making
Dried Products.
SHRED OR CUT into SLICES
When Artificial Heat Is to Be Used,
Freshly Cut Fruits and Veseta-
bIes Should Be Exposed First
to Gentle Heat.

tFrom FARMERS BULLETIN 81, United
States Department of Agriculture.)
Three main ways of drying are ap-
plicable in the home manufacture of
dried fruits and vegetables, namely,
sun drying, drying by artificial heat,
and drying by air blast. These, of
course, may be combined. In general,
most fruits or vegetables, to be dried
quickly, must first be shredded or cut
into slices, because many are too large
to dry quickly or are covered with a
skin, the purpose of which is to pre-
vent drying out. When freshly cut
fruits or vegetables are to be dried by
means of artificial heat, they should
be exposed first to gentle heat and
later to the higher temperatures. If
the air applied at the outset is of too
high temperature, the cut surfaces
of the sliced fruits or vegetables be-
come hard, or scorched, covering the
juicy interior so that 1t will not dry
out. Generally it is not desirable that
the air temperature in drying should
go above 40 degrees to $50 degrees
Fahrenheit, and it is better to keep it
well below this point. Insects and in
sect eggs are killed by exposure to
heat of this temperature.
Degree of Heat
1t is important to know the degree
of heat in the drier, and this cannot
be determined very accurately except
by using thermometer. inexpensive
oven thermometers can be found on
the market, or an ordinary chemical
The Colorado statesman., 1917-08-11

spices in with the vinegar and sugar
and let stand two or three hours,
then boil about ten minutes add the
skim the berries into the jar, cook
down the sirup to half the quantity,
pour over the berries and seal.
Cherry Preserves.-Pick morello
cherries when fully ripe, remove the
stems, but do not pit, prick each one
to prevent bursting. For each pound
of cherries allow a pound and a half
of loaf sugar. Roll part of the sugar
and sprinkle over the cherries and let
them stand over night. In the morn
ing dissolve the rest of the sugar in
half pint of currant juice, put into
preserving kettle over a slow fire, add
the cherries and simmer until they
are tender but not broken. Take out
carefully and put in glass Jars, boil
the sirup until thick, pour over the
cherries and seal.
Green Beans in Salt Brine.-Take
fresh beans, string and cut for table
use, dry with a cloth and place on
layer of salt in a crock, cover with
another layer of salt and repeat until
the crock is nearly full. Press with
potato masher until enough juice has
been extracted to form a brine to
cover the beans. Cover with plate
and weight to keep the beans under
the brine. Cover the jar and keep in
a cool place. They must be soaked
before using
Small berries like currants, black
berries, blue berries and raspberries
may all be satisfactorily dried by plac
ing them on trays in the sun or drying
them around the stove, or using both
methods. The fruit should be dry
enough to leave no stain when pinched
between the fingers. Store in waxed
bags or tight receptacles and keep in
dry, cool place.
NsA. h1A4~saQ
The Colorado statesman., 1917-08-11
Dried Snap Beans Which Were Sliced
Before Drying.

box will very soon saturate the air
with moisture. This will slow down
the rate of drying and lead to the
formation of molds. If a current OF
dry air is blown over them continual
ly, the water in them will evaporate
steadily until they are dry and crisp.
Certain products, especially raspber-
ries, should not be dried hard, because
If too much moisture is removed from
them they will not resume their orig
fnal form when soaked in water. On
the other hand, the material must be
dried sufficiently or it will not keep,
but will mold. Too great stress cam
not be laid upon this point. This does
not mean that the product must De
baked or scorched, but simply that II
The Colorado statesman., 1917-08-11

olackberries.
Spiced BIackberries.-
Put seven pounds of
blackberries in a preserv-
ing kettle with three
pounds of sugar and a
pint of cider vinegar. Tie
in a cheesecloth bag, two
teaspoonfuls each of
cloves, cinnamon, allspice
The Colorado statesman., 1917-08-11

with cottage cneese
with a marischino
cherry in the mid
die. Cake may be
used instead of the
cracker, cutting 1t
with u biscuit cut
ter.
Mock Chicken
Take two pounds
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-19
POLICE CURB CLUBS
CRITICIZED BY BISHOP
Forty-fourth and Thirty-fourth
Ward Republican Organiza-
tions Under Quarantine

A quarantine has been placed by the po-
lice on two political clubs In West Phia-
delphia as direct result of the recent de-
nunciations of Bishop John J. McCort.
All who attempted to enter the Forty
fourth Ward Republican Club, at Lancaster
avenue and Forty-sixth street, or the Thirty
fourth Ward Republican Club In tie same
neighborhood were subjected to close scru-
tiny by the police of the Sixty-first and
Thompson streets station.
Unless the visitors showed credentials Of
membership they were not allowed to enter.
The quarantine was SO strict that no in
vited guests re admitted. even X mem
bers vouched br them.
Bishop McCt It said recently that his at
tention had be n called to alleged conditions
existing in several West Philadelphia clubs
by young men in the neghborhood. They
told Of visiting certain clubs and Of losing
their wages in gambling. Bishop McCort
said. He ais told Of liquor selling in many
Of the clubs.
The two clubs Quarantined yesterday are
only a short distance from Our Mother of
Sorrows Catholic Church, Of which Bishop
McCort is rector.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-19
Police Court Chronicle

Pete Donovan carries a perpetual appe-
tite. There never seems to be any END TO
It. When 1t appears to be thoroughly con-
quered II can be famed to life again py
the scent of anything good.
But IL there's anything that rouses Pete's
appetite to full fury-why. it's frying bacon;
A snif of this on frosty morn ana
Pete is beyond control
Donovan was suffering one of his blue
streaks due chiefly to persistent hunger
and empty pockets. To make matters
worse, there was nothing doing In his par
ticular line. 1t seems that all the cellars
had been whitewashed, all the ashes had
been carried out, all the barrooms had been
cleaned, all the sidewalks had been washed
and everything was in such an alarming
state of perfection that things not only
looked blue-but purple.
Pete was celebrating as to the next move
while standing at Tulip street and Lehigh
avenue, when the door of house across the
street opened and there, exposed to full
view, was a healthy-looking meal. and from
the house there came the appealing scent of
fried bacon minglng with sizzling eggs. 1t
appears that the housekeeper threw open
the door to let out the heat caused in
preparation of the feast. Pete noticed that
a place was set just for one. That's goin'
to be me-" he murmured. He stole inside
the room when the woman of the house went
to another part of the dwelling and at
tackled the food with silent speed Several
slabs Of bacon, three eggs, two cups of
coffee, four rolls and n flock of fried po-
tatoes had disappeared before the woman
again appeared. She uttered n yell and
dropped plate of hot cakes on the floor.
"I'il have you pinched," she yelled.
THAT bein the case may as we'll finish
the meal" said Pete, and he went after the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-19

Alfred s. Jones, Of Philadelphia, a Boer
war veteran, will sail for France Satur-
day, March "a. to become an ambulance
driver for the American Ambulance Corps
on the battlefront In northern France.
Mr.. Jones, who lives at 230 South
Fifteenth street, has obtained a leave OF
absence from his firm, the United Security.
Life Insurance and Trust Company Of
Pennsylvania, at sos Chestnut street. His
duties will take him into the thick of the
fray, to join the many Americans includ-
ing a number of Philadelphians, who have
volunteered as ambulance workers
Although his sympathies in the war nat
urally are with his mother country-Eng-
Iand-Mr. Jones's scruples prevent him from
onlisting as a soldier, as he Is an American
citizen of twelve years standing. Native
born Americans, he explained. are at lib
erty to enlist under another flag, but for
eign-born citizens of the United States
should stick" by their oath of allegiance
to America in his opinion He served for
thirteen months in the British army in
South Africa during the Boer war, a fact
which his friends predict will make him
. valuable asset in the dangerous work of
the ambulance corps. He is an experienced
automobile driver
Mr.. Jones, who is thirty.one years old.
is twin brother of Herbert G. JONES' of
the PUBLIC LEDGER editorial department,
and is unmarried. He is a member of the
Riverton Country Club.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-19
MOVIE FILM FLASHES

Charles Segall, manager of the Apollo,
mas secured what should be capacity
auditorium filler for THURSDAY. It is Viola
Dana in THE Cossack Whip" and in view
OF the timely news of Russian politics might
Also be used as an educational feature.
Philadelphia will see the new Max Lin
der comedy. 'Max's Vacation" at the
popular Fifty-sixth Street Theatre on We'd
nesday. In addition to Norma Talmadge in
t''Panthea."
The first episode of THE Mystery of the
Double Cross successor to Pearl Of the
Army. Will begin today at the Liberty.
I, The owner of this theatre, j. Fred Zmmer-
man. has produced a successful play in New
York called Pals First
The pictures are not the only thing re-
sponsible for a line of automobiles which
nightly ornament the curb line of the Over
brook, but the music is also big feature.
The organ has special orchestral effects
as well as effects for rain, wind and other
things.
The Bluebird is another theatre awake
p the possibilities of giving patrons timely
productions. and on Wednesday Clara Kim
Ball Young will be shown in THE Badge
Of Shame" which tells of the method in
vogue in Russia for the protection Of its
= outcAst women.
In Great Expectations" which is on
view today at the Fairmount Jack Pick
ford and Louise Huff are co-starred This
- an excellent adaption Of Dickens story.
The Frankford is offering Thomas H.
Ince's civilization" as an all-week attrac-
tion. in addition to special features each
day.
Naximova in war Brides" Herbert
Brenons first production for selznick pic
tures, will be presented at the Belmont the
drst half of this week. War Brides"
< which is based upon Marion Craig Went
worth's play of the same name. was used
as vehicle for this noted Russian trage-
dienne in vaudeville, and its success as a
picture has been widely heralded A big
scene is three-story trench. an exact re-
production of one of the "impregnable"
fortincations on the Somme.
Olga Petrova In an interesting Metro
feature, THE Secret of Eve" will be shown
at the Locust Theatre today and Tuesday.
This production affords the star an oppor-
tunity to appear in four different charac-
terizations. First she is seen as Eve in the
Garden of Eden; next she is seen as
gypsy woman; next as young actress,
and then as society woman who finally
gives up that life to devote her energies to
unfortunate children. Wednesday and
Thursday Charlotte Walker in "Sloth," the
= latest episode of McClures Seven Deadly
Sins" will be shown.
Back Of the Man." the Triangle drama
which will be shown at the Great Northern
for the first time in this city today and
Tuesday. tells one of the strongest stories
OF business life that Thomas H. Ince has
presented for quite a period. Dorothy Dali
ton is starred at the head of the cast which
includes Charles Ray. Marguerite Thomp-
son. Jack Livingston and J. Barney Sherry.
There will be an added attraction on these
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-19
ARRESTED ON ARSON CHARGE
Resident of Lancaster County Accused
of Burning Own Home

LANCASTER, Pa, March 10. - Almost
coincident with the release from custody
of Garfield Trostle on the charge of arson,
State policemen arrested George Seldom
ridge. of Intercourse. on the same charge
Seldomridge's house was burned and the
receipt of a threatening letter threw sus-
picion on Trostle. The police in their In
vestigation of the note left at the door Of
Seldomridge's house followed clue which
led to the Seldomridge place. where they
found a slip of paper Of the kind on which
the note was written. The torn edges fitted
and evidence pointed to the fact that Sell
domridge himself had written the note.
Seldomridge disappeared on Friday night
but was found in Chester County, and ad-
mtted writing the note.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-19
PLAN TO IMPROVE BELT LINE
Philip Cooley, of Trade Board, Named
Head of Joint Committee

William NJ. Coates. president Of the Board
Of Trade. has named Philip Cooley. fourth
vice president of that body, to represent the
organization on the subcommittee in charge
of the belt line improvement feature OF
the program of the joint committee to foster
commerce in Philadelphia. Mr.. Cooley will
act chairman of the subcommittee.
which also includes George E. Bartol
president of the Bourse; Director Webster
Of the Department of Wharves, Docks and
Ferries. and one representative of the Com
mercial Exchange and Chamber of Com
merce.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-19

rest of It. The woman yelled police" and.
strange to say, a cop arrived in half min
ute lie, too, was amazed at the GOODNESS
of Pete He refused to let him finish the
feast, but Pete brought some Of the eats
along in his pocket.
On facing Magistrate Deitz at the Tren-
ton avenue and Dauphin street station.
Pete said, II wuz hungry an thought I'd
better eat first an take the consekwencis
afterward. If had died on the street 1t
would cost Just as much to haul me to the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-19

morgue as II would to the station house.
SO I git the meal and lives beside"
That's good philosophy" said the judge
but what you need is opportunity to earn
your living There is a dearth Of farmers
at the House of Correction. You can go up
there and dig during the spring"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-19
Lehigh Canal Opens Today

l. M Church, canal superintendent, with
headquarters in Mauch Chunk, announced
that the Lehigh and Delaware divisions
of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Com
pany's canal will be opened for navigation
today, weather conditions permitting.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-19
PERSONALS

TO Mr.. Nulon. C. H. Heck. J. NJ. Gould, Mrs.
Weinstein and Mrs. J. Meyers. you are hereby
notified that there due G. II. Lenhert.
trading as Monarch Storage Co., at 3s70-72
Lancaster ave-, Phila.. storage charges on
household goods stored by you, and that de-
mand was duly made for payment and not
having paid said charges. said property will
be sold at the auction rooms of Samuel T.
Freeman Co. 1919 Chestnut ST.. Pha, on
April and 8, 1917. Sale to begin at 10
o'clock m. And To- e; J. McNaul. X;
DaWd Hudson. ON Aprii ii and and 10 as IoI9 aha
SALE to l begin n,. at 10 se S,eock a: m. And to
Mrs. Frank Gritton and Mrs. A. Portor, on
April IS and 10. 1917 Sale to begin at 10
o'clock a. m.
responsible for any debts unless contracted by
myself.
SACRIFICE-Blue-wht diamond solitaire ring
about 1S carats. s135; allplatinum ring. II
pay. McCutcheon. 612 Bulletin Bldg
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-19

BOYS wanted, 16 years or over: 80 and s,s
per week. Apply at once, Becker Smi,,s X
Page. Water and Snyder ave. '"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-19

BODY BUILDER on wagon and au,o 49,
none put nrst class Americah Ice Co ooenss nn.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-19

BOY over 10. for office of mill: good cbanc. =.
addyyancement' Address r. SO. Postoffice' Bos h,
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HELP WANTED-FEMALE

COOK, wbite. English preferred. for position in
Bryn Mawr; adults in family; good wages
COOK-Experienced white girl; reference re-
auired; good wages. Phone Barring 1743 An
ply 1895 Chestnut st. N
DRESSMAKER wants experienced waist skirt
and sleeve tnsher. Apply 1901 Locust st
EXAMINERS. experienced on ladies' waists and
Arch ~
FINISHERS. experienced. to sew buttons hook =
and ladies' dresses; good pay (;rnen
span Co. N. y. cor. 18th and Arch.
FRINGE KNoTTERS. experlenced good nav.
42S-3S N 18th. W.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-19

BOY, about II. in pawnshop: must bave 80
ence. APPLY at Beerwald's. Lancaster ,Ss' sSs
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BOY. generally useful good salary. vho,,.-,-
house; chance for advancement II VpsSSs p.sls
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be good at figures: good charte fo ,.o ~ must
per bppssinesss' Apply Chas. y. Feiin 4 irn' Tn'
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B9poNik,EEiPERIY9 man some knowledrs :,
salary expected. 333 Ledrer essSper and
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BLACkSMlTH on wagon and auto bodies, 60
WORK. American Ice Co.. both st. ana cssesa@
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LOST AND FOUND

BAG-Lost silver mesh bag in Broad st.
Station Saturday afternoon; reward; no
questions asked; engraved Elizabeth Sooy.'
242 w. Main ST.. Atlantic City. N. J.
DOG-Lost, Sunday. about o a. M, from 63d
and oxford sts., black Pomeranian dog, female,
slightly gray under mouth; subject to fits
and cross while in this condition.; liberal re-
ward. Phone Overbrook 5134. w. $50 N.
63d st.
DOG-Lost, German sheep dog at 33d and Ok
. ford SITS. Sunday afternoon; reward. Walther
Phone Oak Lane IL or Frankford 646.
MUFF-Lost. small baver muff Thureday after
noon, in the vicinity of 18th and Chestnut SITS.
Reward IL returned to Frazier & Co., North
American Bldg.
purse between Weyman's music store and
Wanamaker's, containing Sc, some change and
silver and gun metal watch, marked on inside
case with Initials A. F. S. Return to Anti
Saloon League Off, Stock Ex Big. rec rev.
SCARFPIN-Lost diamond heart scarfpin. be-
tween Ritz-Carlton and seth and Chestnut. or
on Spruce ST gar route NO ~; Re- Reward ers. u
nut.
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HELP WANTED-MAr,r

BlLLER-Young man with experience .. -.
macnlne IN large mercantile house, 'n oli
ppesfaience ana salary expected 2oIs Is'its s,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-19

Boys TUn DYER. n,, IS YEARS OF AGE FOR EDI:
TI3 IT2IR3TruINHJnTY ~ Hn eoS APPLY Is 70 MIR: RALEIdE
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-19

The pictures are not the only thing re-
sponsible for a line of automobiles which
nightly ornament the curb line of the Over
brook, but the music is also big feature
The organ has special orchestral effects,
as well as effects for rain, wind and other
things.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-19

BOYS wanted: steady employment; good was..
Apply to Mr.. NJ. l.. Scheffer, 2562 NJ Resss
evenings between and g.
BUTLER - Experienced colored butler 1soS
ar
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-19

The first episode of THE Mystery of the
Double Cross successor to Pearl Of the
Army" will begin today at the Liberty.
The owner of this theatre, ]. Fred Zimmer-
man. has produced a successful play in New
York called pals First