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Evening star., 1923-08-14
Old American Institutions.

Some of our ancient institutions are
not forsaken and forlorn. A ply
sician representing the New York
board of health stands up for corsets
and deplores that these olden ar.
ticles of feminine costume have been
thrown into the discard. He says
that a woman should wear corsets to
sentiment regard a woman as a
beauteous creature of lace, ribbons,
rouge and powder and a dream in a
filmy frock. These men will not be.
lieve that woman has such a COM
monplace thing as a liver. That ply
sician advises corsets is not final, for
one can get nearly as many varieties
of advice from physicians as from
friends. But it is refreshing to hear
kind word for corsets. Not long
ago all the evils that dog our foot.
steps were charged to corsets. Men
went almost so far as to say that
the low price of wheat, the plenitude
of chiggers and the ravages of potato
bugs and poison ivy were due to cor
sets.
Another Of our institutions was the
spelling bee. Jersey City has just
held one and proposes to pit it's cham
pion against representatives from
other Jersey cities, and it is also pro.
posed that the state champ shall chal-
lenge the great spoilers of other
states. When we get back to the
spelling bee we may get back to corn
huskings, quilting parties and taffy
pullings. Then the country will be
Evening star., 1923-08-14

q. How did d frigatc differ from
other sailing vessels?-A. G.
A. In the days of wooden war veg
sells frigate was full rugged shin
with two decks, and so distinguished
from a ship of the line which haG
three decks. Frigates were classified
according to the number of guns the,
carried
Q. What is Scott Fitzgerald's rcar
name?-M. w. p.
A. His full name is Francis SEQ,
Key Fitzgerald.
Q; Where are Gobeln tapestries
A. The Gobelin tapestry manufa
tory is in Paris. having been cstaa-
lished by Colbert in 1867.
O.. What is the difference betu.cer.
cutting and drawing cards in pIas
ing auction?1Ci. c. r.
A. In the technical terminologv of
auction. drawing cards is the method
or determining partners. choice Of
cards and seats and other questions
to be settled by chance; cutting
cards is the final operation before
they are dealt. when the opponent 70
right of dealer divides the pack into
two portions. the bottom portion be-
ing placed on top by dealer. Cutting
for partners" an expression SO fire.
quently heard. is, strictly spea king
incorrect.
Q. How large a building can be
moved 1T. O. s.
A. Engineers will not say that !,
limit has been reached in the size rr
buildings that may he moved ifIvc
story buildings, weighing as much !
1000 tons, have been moved
Q. Arc freckios hercditary?-k II Z
A. Authorities say that freckles ara
| sometimes hereditary, appearing soon
after birth and continuing through
life. or subsfding or vanishing alt
gether.
Q. We're there many negroes in tto
United States before the civil war vino
were not SlaveS?-W. G.. H.
a. At the beginning Of the civil va
there We're 4s7,a70 free negroes ,tn
3,s53,760 slaves.
Q. Have birds always gone south N
winter and north in suInmero--K \
a. According to the Outline Of ST.
ence," migration Is IA very old habit
an Unborn instinct. which was devei-
oped ages ago. and which manifest
itself year after year I'm uniform
manner and without any rema rkahIy
close conformity [" tho immediarp
conditions
form surgical operations"-T + {
a. Records prov. that the Egyptisrfs
did practice surgery at least / 600
years b. g Despite lack of 1nowl-
edge of physiology and anatomy and
of superior Instruments and equip
ment. they performed with success
many operations--un the eye. for the
removal of calCuli and amputations ..
various sorts.
Q. What furs are most used com
mercially?-D. X.
A. More rabbit skins are used ever
year than the peltS of any other ami
mails; squirrel skins rank next and
muskrat skins third.
Q. Has New York or Chicago IL
crea sed in size faster since the civil
wars. II. y
a. Chicago has about nine times IT'S
population of civil war times. while
the population of New York city ha
merely quadrupled.
(Any reader of The star trho has a
question he 1rdnts dILswcred should Gd
dress The star Information Burenl.
! Frederick J. HdSkim. director. 1877
North Capitol street. There is no charge
! for this service ercept cents in stamps
! for return poStdge)
Evening star., 1923-08-14

An element of French statesman
not lead in the political economies of
the world as well as in the superficial
fashions
Evening star., 1923-08-14

Woman is influential in politics. but
not yet sufficiently so to be mentioned
in relation to the national campaign
leadership. At the present rate of
feminine progress it will be only a few
decades before a woman demands the
greatest offices in politics as well as
the greatest influence.
Evening star., 1923-08-14

In Germany socialists have been
obliged to defer TO communists. If
matters are to keep going from bad TO
worse the communists will be obliged
to yield in some measure to a still
more violent element.
Evening star., 1923-08-14

At this stage Of the proceedings a
man MAY be suggested for the presi-
dency in spirit of offhand compli.
ment. The demonstration often has
no more substantial significance than
the singing of Hes Jolly Good Eel.
low at the end of speech.
Evening star., 1923-08-14

An understanding between anthra-
cite miners and operators would be
welcome, even if it should leave a few
points for future discussion. No con-
ference in history has settled every
thing for all time.
Evening star., 1923-08-14

Senator Brandegee. while not i'll d
position to quote any direct state
ments. is emphatic in his opinion that
President Coolidge halls from an ex-
ceedinGly hopeful and admirable sec
ton of the country.
Evening star., 1923-08-14
Secrecy impossible.

DO you believe in secret diplo-
macy?"
mo, SIR" replied Mr.. Meekton; "it
isn't practical. I'd like to see 'em keep
anything from Henrietta if she makes
up her mind to find out just what
they're talking about"
Evening star., 1923-08-14

The farm vote is never absolutely
reliable. The farmer is so likely to
get interested in caring for valuable
crops that he forgets about the dis
content to which his attention has
been brought by eloquent economists.
Evening star., 1923-08-14

An English astronomer announces
his belief that Mars is capable of sus-
tanning life 1t has enabled a number
of popular scientists and novelists to
make a fairly good living
Evening star., 1923-08-14
Passing of the Hat.

Shall 1 say my hat is in the ring?"
inquired the influential citizen.
NO" replied Senator Sorghum. "A
few of us ought to hold on to our
hats. We may need 'em to pass
around for campaign contributions.
Evening star., 1923-08-14

1t is a mistake for citizen TO be-
come so interested in the argument
between miners and operators that he
forgets to lay In his coal.
Evening star., 1923-08-14
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In this paper an! also the local news pub,
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Evening star., 1923-08-14

After making long. laborious trip
TO Europe many a man returns only
to admit that he found things just
about as he expected
Evening star., 1923-08-14
Busily Engaged.

The farmer tolls and never stops.
His cares no limit fix.
For when he isn't raising crops
He's running politics.
Evening star., 1923-08-14
Popularity in the GuIch.

Cactus Joe has good many
friends
Yes replied Three-f1nger Sam.
Joe is so rough when he's riled that
everybody's slow to speak otherwise
than kind for fear he'll hear about it."
Evening star., 1923-08-14
Simple.

"A popular song must be simple"
yes" commented Miss Cayenne
'even idiotic."
Evening star., 1923-08-14

Jud Tunkins says few motion pic
ture artists don't use spoken language
personally, but make up for it by get
ting themselves talked about
Evening star., 1923-08-14

I'm strong foh de man dat thinks
he's bettern other people" said Uncle
Eben. III he's got de grit an indus,
try to prove It."
Evening star., 1923-08-14

The Evening Star, with the Sunday morning
edition, 10 delivered by carriers within the city
at 80 cents per month; daily only, A. cents per
month; Sunday only. 20 cents per month. Or
ders may be sent by mail. telephone Main
5000. Collection Is made by carriers at the
end of each month
Evening star., 1923-08-14

Q. Arc freckIos hercditarv?-A II !
A. Authorities say that freckles arr
sometimes hereditary, appearing soon
after birth and continuing through
life, or subsiding or vanishing a1fa-
gether.
Evening star., 1923-08-14
The Evening Star Newspaper Company

New York Office: 40 East 42nd st.
Chicago Office: Tower building.
European Office: l6 Regent ST., London, England.
Evening star., 1923-08-14

Q. What furs are most used com
mercially ID. X
A. More rabbit skins are used ever
year than the peltS of any other am
mails; squirrel skins rank next and
nnuskrat skins third.
Evening star., 1923-08-14

Q. Have birds always gone south N
winter and north in sunmer"--K, u
a. According to the Outline OF 81
ence," migration Is "a very old habit
an Unborn instinct. which was devel-
oped ages ago. and which manifest
itself year after year I'm uniform
manner and without any rema rkahIr
close conformity [" tho immediatr
conditions
Evening star., 1923-08-14

O. We're there many negroes in -
United States before the civil warwhn
were not slaves2-W. G. H.
a. At the beginning Of the civil u4r.
there were 4s7,97O free negroes ,ta
3953,760 slaves
Evening star., 1923-08-14

O. How large a building can 10
moved IT. g. s.
a. Engineers will not cay that !,
limit has been reached in the size fr
buildings that may he moved rivc
story buildings, weighing as much i
1000 tons, have been moved
Evening star., 1923-08-14

Just handful of stories about the
little known side of Henry Ford.
Everybody knows the main facts in
the career of the great business ma
gician. Few know the intimacies that
are spread out here, often in large
and enthusiastic praise for the quail
bewildered questioning over some Gu
rious and less admirable complex In
the character Of this magnate Of the
business world. 1t Is all we'll worth
reading as an expert closeup of
Henry Ford. as another illuminant of
human character generally. 1t is a
sincere and patient examination of
subject, who it appears, needs above
all else to be properly assembled and
organizes In his mental parts and
bowers. I. G. NJ.
Evening star., 1923-08-14

@ Has New York or Chicago in
crea sed in size faster since the civil
wars. II. y
a. Chicago has about nine times It's
population of civil war times. while
the population Of New York city has
merely quadrupled.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1923-09-06
Florence Bingham
Livingston
SYNOPSIS

op,p,enr ~ GEORGE H. ooeAr oonpA,,.,
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1923-09-06
"CAPITALISTS"-AND
DON'T KNOW IT

A good many people who raj.
against capital are beating their owp
backs. Some are savings bank deposit
ors; some have shares in building and
loan associations; some have boughi
a liberty bond; some have ordered 8
stock of goods for their store. All OF
them, without knowing it. have per
formed great miracle, for they have
turned the work of their hands O.,
their brains into a new product which
while 1t helps them, is helping thou
sands of others. Every one of them
is a capitalist as most of us are-un
less we are tramps or paupers OF
ne'er-do-wells-and we may well be
instead of being the devilish inven
tion of few selfish interests, is the
great material force that has lifted
millions from poverty, degradation
and slavery.
Like other human institutions, capi
tai can be abused. So, too, can eye
sight and health and education and
love. Part of Americas great Job lie
to remedy and prevent such abuses.
Sane people. however. do not cut ofI
their feet to get rid of their corns.
Capital is today's surplus. 1t is
what gives us better start tomorrow
than we had today. If we don't save
it. we don't have it. and when we
have it, 1t is useless until 1t is put ia
work.
NIf thrift is right, then it is right
that people should acquire funds as
the result of their industry and self.
denial. But money that is merely
boarded is like water that becomes
stagnant; 1t is harmful, not helpful
When money is put to work, 1t is lik :
water power; it turns the wheels of
industry. increases employment and
raises the general level of comfort.
When every producer can create n
surplus and that surplus can be gath.
cred into . common fund and put to
work for the common good we shall
have reached an ideal condition.
From THE Greatest Family in the
World"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1923-09-06
CHAPTER v
The Pink Sweater.

my grateful goodness knew
somep'n was up" Mrs. Wopple, who
had struggled through the kitchen
door, paused at the entrance to the
living-room to emit this commentary
on Mrs Penfleld, sewing by one of the
windows In the midst Of an unusual
array of materials.
Come right in," invited Mrs. Pen
field, as cordially insistent as If Mrs.
Wopple had not already done So.
wait till I move this nice comfort
able chair into the sunshine for you.
Amt 1t lucky you came in just's the
sun did"
She moved the best chair into the
narrow shaft of yellow radiance. If
the sun were not mercifully acrobatic
in its possibilities, twisting its way
into incredible intricacies Of city ar
chitecture, it would never have pene-
trated into Mrs. Penfield's living
room at all; but by marvellous as
Economical provision. there was pre-
cious hour in the afternoon when 1t
struck her neighbor's white wall and
was detected. nearly full strength,
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1923-09-06
Great Speed Under Difficulties.

An extract from the New York Eve
ming Post, of October 2, 1907, may af-
ford some amusement to travellers by
water in these days:
Mr.. Fulton's newly-invented steam
boat, which is fitted up In a neat
style for passengers. and is intended to
run from New York to Albany as a
packet. left here this noon with ninety
passengers against a strong headwind
Notwithstanding this, 1t was Judged
that she moved through the water al
the rate of six miles an houri
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1923-09-06

snaked home, to be dried and broken
for the kitchen stove. The triumph Of
successful exploration was in her
voice.
"Penzie, you oughter see what l
brung now. It'll make swell kindlings."
She edged into the living room, her
thin chest heaving from the violent ex-
ertion. "Say, whatcher makingT She
came nearer, her black eyes widening
as they took in the incredible details
Of Mrs Penfield's sewing.
"Fm making something for you, Let
tie. Amt 1t pretty?" She held 1t up.
Lettie thrust out grimy hand and
nipped piece of the goods exactly as
Mrs. Wopple had done before her
with the same conclusion, but with
totally different emotional reaction.
SIS 1t silk?" she inquired. In an
awed voice.
Mrs. Penfield nodded.
sand it's for me?'
Eyes, dear"
Hope to die If you told lie?"
Mrs. Penfield choked; then vowed
the solemn vow.
"Holy Jiminettyr" cried the child.
you've got me solid. Gee, there amt
nothing 1 wouldn't do for you" For
the first time her wary reserve broke.
She hurled herself into Mrs. Penfeld's
lap and threw her arms around Mrs..
Penfleld's neck. For the first time Mrs.
Penfield dared to kiss her.
'Lettie. dear, I'm SO glad you like
It'll"
Like It'll I'm beat to a frazxle."
But listen, Lettie. You can't wear
this every day, you know. It's too nice.
This is for Sunday"
Lettie Strengthened, but took this
blow rather placidly. "We-ell. Well,
all right. Any more strings to it9"
"For Sunday" continued Mrs. Pen
field, "when you've been good through
the week."
"Oh, that's dead easy" scoffed Let
tie, with great jauntiness. you just
watch me. If try, can beat the
angels behaving"
Uncle Jerry appeared in the door
way. "Say, Car'line, I toddled round
10 SEE IL YOU Souiu give nC iooiu.
"A room? Why, Uncle Jerry, we
haven't got any,"
Eyes, you have" Rolling his eyes
whimsically, he jerked his thumb up
ward.
1.-THE loft? My land, you couldn't
sleep up there. 'Tain't fitted up nor
nothing. There was a family Of mice
tried to live in it once, but I always
thought they gave 1t up Of their own
accord, rather'n cause they disap-
proved Of the trap"
"Tm smarter'n a family of mice"
chuckled the big man, "and If you
can't think of any greater objection,
I'm going to move In. It'd seem kind
O. good to be near the only folks got
claim on, and besides, II got an
other reason. Thank you, Car'line. I'll
be round tonight with my traps. Good
by"
"Why, Uncle Jerry Wait-you
haven't thought"
But he was gone. His hearty laugh
trailed back to her as she reached the
door.
my goodness, I'm 'fraid he's short
of money" she thought. II wish we
had a room for him."
Ito be Continued)
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1923-09-06

pathy. do you mean you can't find
anything toto do"
I'm trying out one or two things, -
he answered shortly.
This time the evasion was unmis-
taxable. Mrs. Penfeld was sorry she
had pressed the matter. 81 do hope
you'll stay" she said. ut has been
lonely. There amt nobody left
nobody"
He looked at her keenly. pityingly.
"Nobody?"
She shook her head. Neither of
my family nor l had a few years
of happiness, and then" She broke
off, her lip quivering.
"Say. Car'line. that's tough" he put
in awkwardly. Looks like your old
uncle might as much as dropped you
line, but I guess he wasn't realiz-
ing What's that7 Somebody COM
mgr
"Yes." She breathed more easily.
A complaining tenant would be a re.
lief from the tension OF painful
"reminiscences.
mo, l can't come in, Mrs. Pen
field" 1t was Gussie Bosley, in the
smartest of hats, carrying the stoart-
est of bags. drawing on the freshest
of gloves as she talked. "Tm gcing
downtown"
.syou oI,yoyu ORC =" commepte,i Mrs
Penfield, laughing.
"Yeh, CAD lot" Mrs Sosley
smiled good-naturedly. "Pve left a
card on my door, telling anybody that
calls to come here"
"All right"
"And If anybody does come, will
you please say I've gone to Sacra-
mento and won't be back for a coupla
days?"
Mrs. Penfeld's eyes grew wide.
"Sure 1 will," she said slowly. IF
you'll do your part
"My part! What do you meanY'
81 mean if you'll go to Sacramento
"Ain't you smart?" snapped Mrs.
Bosley. 81 amt asking you to do a
crime. Amt no harm in your saving
me little bother"
"Ain't no bother saved by doing a
little harm, either" retorted MIS-.
Penfield pleasantly. "I'm always glad
to help out, but l can't go so tar s
that. Pm sorry"
"very WELL" Gussie tossed her heao
angrily. "All 1 got to say is, you'l
trip over something bigger, holding
YOUR head so stiff" She turned WIN
wrathful flourish and clicked on
her high heels pounding out echoes
from the sides of the narrow alley.
"Some little lady!" commented jerry
Winston, with laugh. Hot and pep
perry like Spanish sauce| His face
straightened his merry eyes grew
teap and cold. "You don't like Mrs.
Bosley. do your
She stared at him. How dld you
know who 'twasy
He shrugged. "Oh, I've met her
nueh.nd Saw 'em together onces
"WhereY' ,n
Downtown he mimickeu' o'
in Sacramento" -
she did not return his banter. her
brows twisted. "Of all the people ~
The Custard Cup" she begah ao
sently. r,. INV
rrn bet you're worrying bout my
tendencies" he laughed. Ina'
LIE, II Is 10 get near a relative: WY,
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1923-09-06
kale In Sight.

"What is he accused Oft"
Trimming the government out Of
$4.0O0.OO0.r
did he really do it7'
"Well, his lawyer Is wearing a very
oily smile."-Louisville Courier-Jour-
nal.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1923-09-06

CHAPTER Living in q barn. con-
manager Of an apartment building known
Is the "CuStsrd Cup" originally "Cloister
court" Her income is derived from laun
fny WS WsatSerstone. Yes Whom hOsng sbs MRS hs
never seen. Living with her are "Crink"
and '-Thad." homeless small boys whom
she has adopted. They call her "Penxie,"
Thad tells Penxie strange man was in
curing for her under her maiden name.
CHAPTER ia tenant, Mrs. Gussie
Bosley, induces Penzie to take charge Of
misgivings.
CHAPTER III.-Searching a refuse dunn
for things which might be of value, Crink.
veteran at tho game. encounters q small
Girl, Lettie, who proves a foeman worthy
Of his steel. He takes her to Penzie. and
Lettie is adopted into the family.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1923-09-06

ana now you're living near herey.
ne hesitated. "Yes. a few blocks
over. ne replied vaguely. "I dop't
KNOW whether shall hang round or
not. Dependsw VI
Her hne eyes grew deep with sym
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-13
BANKS WARN AGAINST
WORTHLESS SECURITIES

Action is being taken by the
bankers of Middlesex county coop
Grating with the New Jersey Bank
ers Association, in a statewide
campaign against fraudulent, hign-
ly speculative worthless securities
OF call kinds. Advertisements have
been inserted in papers telling the
prospective investor how to pro-
tect himself against the wiles Of the
clever young salesman who calls
around, leaves a line of talk aud
takes away peoples money.
At a meeting of the New Jersey
Bankers Association in Newark,
chairman of the committee IN
spurious stocks, presented his ideas
for the campaign to President Keis-
Ter of the state association. Hts
plan of the campaign was compre-
hensive in all respects. giving in a
detailed way all that the committee
proposes doing to put the small in
vestor in position to protect HIM
self from the INSCRIPTIONS promo
ters of stock that not only cheat
the people of their money, but de-
stroy their faith in enterprises Of
ali kinds. thus putting a damper
on the prosperity of the country.
The Middlesex County Bankers
Association have appointed the fol-
lowing committee to look after the
campaign in this county: III. G. Par
ker of the National Bank Of New
Jersey, New Brunswick, chairman,
r. F. Fountain. First National
Ban of South River. and Sidney
Riddlestorffer, of the Raritan Trust
Company of this city.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-13
BIC JR. D. j. 4. NJ.
EVENT HERE
Pass Councillors Association
to Hear Rev. Mr.. WeStCott
Il Tomorrow Night

Rev. Wilbert Westcott, pastor Of
Simpson Methodist Episcopal
church. will be the speaker at the
meeting of the Past Councillor S
Association to be held tomorrow W
aight at Odd Fellows hall. Rev. Mr.
Wes- colt will speak along patriotic
lines and will incorporate in his talk
concerning four buildings. The
first VIII be the court house which
stands tor law, the iail which
stands for Jaw enforcement. the
schocl that stands for education and
the church for religion.
Mr. Westcott is a member of We
ronis Council No. 225, and is also
an honorary member of Middlesex
Council. The meeting is being held
with MiddIesex Council No. So. Jr
o u A NJ, who will act as host TO
the various councils belonging 70
the association throughout the
county
The session will be called at $3.50
o'clock following a short meeting
of the council Councillor Louis
Watts will welcome the many MEM
bers and guests who are expected
to be here, after which he will tutn
the gavel over TO the county coun-
cilor There will be a social session
30 follow and refreshments Will be
nerved under the direction of tire
entertainment committee of the To-
cal council The awarding of the
banner for the council having the
largest percentage of members pres
ent at the meeting and the hammer
Ia the council having the smallest
humber will also take place. Cou a.
ellis throughout the county vie with
zach other in getting possession OF
The banner to be held for the month.