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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-02

Jet jewelry is popular and is now being
worn to the exclusion of many Of the
bright and glittering stones that have so
long been smart. Neckties of jet, copies of
antiques, are especially stylish and are ia
vorites with women for both afternoon and
evening wear because of their massive and
unusual appearance. Some of these neck
pieces are beautifully carved. with medal
lion-like heads and intricate scroll or geo.
metric designs. The chain proper Is fire.
Quently series of fiat round portions
of jet connected with links tiny beads
To the front of these chains three four
ornaments-large, and Of shapes that cor
respond with the chain, are attached, and
give curious-almost acknowledgements
Quite as heavy and Romanesque as
these necklaces are the wide bracelets of
jet that are so much affected Many of them
are round and perfectly plain, with the ex-
ception of an oval sheld-like decoration in
the center, while others are deliberately
carved, being covered with roses, leaves
and vines, finely cut to bring out all the
minute curves, ETC., of the flowers.
Hair ornaments made in imitation of bow
knots. sheafs of wheat and wild flowers
are decidedly stunning in jet, are the
corsage pins used with evening gowns.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-02
Watch Little Weaknesses.

One of the strangest paradoxes in human
nature is that men and women, struggling
apparently with all their might to succeed,
are yet constantly doing things. saying
things and thinking things which drive
the very success they are after away from
them.
They are all the time counteracting their
efforts by some indiscretion.
Men work like .Trojans to get coveted
position, and then, by getting pulled up
with conceit. or by some foolish or weak
act, knock the scaffolding, which they have
been years in building, out from under
them and down they go.
Their lives are a series of successive
climbs and tumbles, so that they never get
anywhere, never accomplish anything
worth while.
There are thousands of men who are
working in very ordinary salaried positions
who might have been employers them
selves but for some unfortunate weak
ness, some little deficiency in their natures.
or some Notwithstanding which
might have been remedied by a little dis
cipline and self-study in youth, says Home
Chat.
Others are always driving success away
from them by their doubts, their fears. their
lack of courage, their lack of confidence
driving it away by thoughtless habits
which repel success conditions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-02
Large Hats to Be the Vogue.
rom the Millinery Trade Review

Toques figure sparingly among the sum-
mer models. There is certain proportion
of small hats, but the majority are well
above the medium and a great many are
quite large with inside brims and decided
crowns.
One characteristic of the new hats is to
be very much trimmed, and this tends to
make those of small and medium sizes
look larger than they are, while it does not
increase those which are in themselves
large, as the trimming is always proper
tionately voluminous and conceals good
deal of the shape.
This Is one reason why shape has come
to be matter of secondary Importance
It Is with soft straws as 1t has been with
felts this winter; the milliner converts them
into almost any shape she chooses. These
generally go to make hats not exceeding
the medium in size. Others generally main
tain something of the capeline form and
many have low or high crowns. More often
than not the brim Is bent down at. the back
and often in front too. but a circular bar
rette prevents their pinning down on the
hair. which Is still worn pulled out i'm
mensely over the brow and at the Sides
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-02
Buying Eggs.
From the New York Sun.


i've become quite proficient in eygoIoev
since I came to New York" said a bachelor
girl with light housekeeping propensities
THE buying of eggs wasn't an easy propo-
sitfon until got accustomed to the vocabu-
larry OF New York egg dealers, for the
adjectives and phrases applied to the diff
ferent grades Of eggs here would puzzle
even Philadelphia lawyer.
1T didn't take me long to learn that a
fresh egg according to the New York
vocabulary was simply an egg that wasn't
actually bad. little later I discovered
that even strictly fresh eggs were any
thing but what the words would seem to
imply. l then experimental with nearby
eggs and new laid eggs. They did well
enough for omelets, but for plain boiling
purposes were quite impossible. Then I
went in for the fancy names and tried
the specials of all the first class diaries.
These had all sorts of appellations stamped
On the shell as guaranty. Somehow
didn't like the idea of buying an egg that
was strong enough to be stamped on but
they had more Of the real country flavor
than the others had had and I kept on
buying them until recently. I discovered
new brand 1t was at little tea room
and perched up on a table was dainty
wicker basket labeled Eggs Direct from
the Farm. The price staggered me, but
! bought half dozen and for the last
six mornings have had an actually delicious
boiled egg for my breakfast, I'm keeping
my eyes out now for sign reading Direct
from the Nest"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-02
ODD HAIR ORtTAMEfTTS.
SILK WRAPS FOR SPRING.
Three-Quarter Coats, With Long
Sleeves, Will Be Fashionable.

Spring wraps in serge and flannel pref
lily lined with light colored silks, will be
worn this coming season. as will the thin
mohair. linen and pique jackets.
Inc styles Of these modish coats are not
noticeably different from those used a wear
ago, though. there are several supposedly
new designs shown in the shops. Among
them there Is particularly smart kind of
garment that has long shaped shoulder
cape which Is caught down on each side
OF the armhole and thus takes the place
OF sleeves. but the old loose wrap with
full long coat sleeves is still In vogue.
ihoeed three-quarter length loose coat,
IN white or light colored serge, worn with
black velvet or colored silk or linen COL
lar and cuffs is a most servicable STYLE
Of wrap. 1t may be made with the regular
pox pack, like driving coat, or be set
on deep fitted yoke front and back and
Just shaped little at the waist and hips
IKE Hio the so-calied fitted empire garment.
sleeves are made full length on all simple
coats and on great many Of the more
elaborate models. The most nonnIar
SNAPPED sleeve Is medium sized coat-like
mar hat,ety' tull at the shoulder and brought
then finished off with narrow velvet or
embroidered cuff at the wrist
ihere are some light weight serges with
2 small check, rib or figure in the weave.
that. made into jackets, viii be exceedinsiy;
attractive. White serge with a narrow
line Of black or Of some color is not new
this year, but will be used on many wrans.
collars and cuffs and for coat and skirt
suits. For light mourning, white serge or
nanhei with a tiny black stripe, makes an
attractive wrap and the collar and cuffs
may De OF plain white broadcloth. or of
Diack SILK. cloth or velvet. The newest
jackets nave narrow band of white pioue
or linen inside all black collars, whether
cloth or velvet, to protect the white waist
Ihis Is an excellent plan, as black velvet
usually rubs of. SO that 1t is impossible to
wear 1t directly against a lace collar. and
yet the velvet gives a most attractive An
lsh to wrap and is invariably most be-
coming.
Mohair Is an excellent weight of cloth
Ior not weather, and white jacket of this
FABRIC Is sure to be stylish. The material
used may be plain. checked. striped, plaid
or inquired, whichever is desired, for there
IS now an almost indefinite number of
Qualities and designs In mohair, and of
these the cheaper grades will give an inn
mense amount Of wear.
II one Is tired of all white then the light
shades of blue, pink or mauve mohair
make up equally WELL.
Pongee and rajah CLOTH whether in the
natural color, in white or In some light
shade, is especially good for a lightweight
outer garment. The material will wash or
clean readily. and. while it is very light. It
possesses fair amount of warmth also
rms year the embroidered pongees are in
great favor. sometimes the entire wrap be-
ing effectively embroidered and again only
the collar and cuffs and possibly a deem
cape or pelerine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-02
The Kings Gracious Act.

A pretty little incident, 1t Is recorded. took
place the other day at the royal luncheon
table in the Town and County Hall, Aber-
deem. The king, when conversing with Mrs.
Lyon, the wife of Lord Provost, who had
just received the honor of kBighthoed. OBJ
served the card with her name, on II which
denoted her place at the table. and, taking
1t up, said, Il must alter this With his
pencil the king then obliterated the word
Mrs" and wrote in its place Lady gra-
ciously handing the card to her ladyship,
says Woman's Life, Needless to say. this
will prove one of Lady. Lyons most cher
ished mementos of a memorable day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-02
Drink From Brides Slipper.

Russian bride has not to submit to the
trying ordeal for her beauty of appearing
in white attire in the cold light of day.
The wedding takes place by candle light in
the drawing room of the brides mother,
says Home Chat
After the ceremony there is a banquet
followed by ball. and after that there is
supper, after which a new satin slipper
is filled with wine and passed round to the
bridegroom's friends, who drink from 1t to
the health of the bride,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-02
For a Small Bow.

A small boy will find infinite delight in
hammering tacks into block of soft wood.
When one end is full he can turn 1t over
and drive in more at the other, and so on,
further employment being found in taking
them out again, says Woman's Life Small
tacks, soft wood and very light hammer,
of course, are necessary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-02
A Spring Color.

Brown bids fair to be worn this spring.
judging from the number of shades of this
color on exhibition. Old apricot they are
called. though they more closely resemble
copper from the pale tint of highly poll
ished copper to the tones seen on the tar
nished metal. A smart, practical everyday
horse hair bent into soft folds. the TRIM
ming little brown velvet caught with q
large gold buckle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-02
Circular Skirts.

1t is next to impossible to have circular
skirt that will not sag. Such one is not
particularly pretty for. young girls, but for
those who do admire them a good way to
keep them from dropping after they are on
the belt is to hang the skirt from hooks in
closet, and with the hands pull the ma
terial where-it is on the bias, so as to
stretch it. Then let it hang for two or
three days, when the cloth should be
stretched again.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-02
Rust Blemishes.

From Woman's Life. -.
Rust may be removed from nickel plating
by covering the spots with mutton taliow
and letting It stand for several days. II
this treatment IL followed by q rubbing
with powdered rottenstone and then by q
thorough washing with strong ammonia.
succeeded by clear water. and final pol
ishIng with dry whiting, stubborn cases wiIl
yield.-Woman's Life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-02
Button Bag.

A button bag win be great convenience
II kept In the nursery with spool of cot
ton and q few needles. Buttons are always
coming on OF children's clothes, and IL
sews6 on at once viii save much annoy
anco.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-02
Bishop Slips.

Bishop slips for baby who is just walk
ing can be easily made from pretty pink
and blue ginghams and will save in the
amount OF laundry necessary to keep little
one presentable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-02
skirt Cleaning.

To clean q skirt. slip It over an Ironing
board. then apply the cleaning fluid with
a soft wooden cloth. It b much better to
use a piece of material like the skirt II Il
can be procured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-02

Even the woman of mammoth proper
lions and figure so developed a. to deserve
the term stout" has learned that she can
wear white and very light tints without
increasing her apparent bulk. II the proper
In the makeup.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-02

Kid belts are shown In all the popular
light shades, ornamented with the ribbon
embroidery, both in floral and silk colors.
These belts vary In width from narrow to
extremely. wide, some of them being cut
pointed back and front, others pointed In
the front and narrow In the back
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-02
FASHION HINTS

Moulsticaiiy speaking, we are now blessed
with five seasons instead of the usual cal
endar four. This fifth season has been
added by the smart set, who have decreed
that Ii is no longer fashionable to he able
to stand one climate for any length of
time. and they have selected this between
season, the parting of the ways of winter
and spring. for their exodus Even a few
degrees OF difference in temperature de-
mand different style of dress, for which
the uressmakers and trades people should
pe aniy grateful. The kind of outfit one
requires depends largely upon the part of
the country to be visited. Even II not for
tunate enough to be one of the holiday
crowd, 1t is worth while to keep track of
the spring sales going on everywhere, for
often the most attractive frock CON no ~
chased ahead of time for quite a little less
than would be asked Tor il at the heiybt
OF the season. The lightweight cloth shit
is ones first need when of the home
staying class, or 1t is a useful all-round
gown when joining the Filters" These
costumes do not differ materially from
'hose OF the winter, and no one style is
more popular than another. There are
1aunty little Elton jackets and semi-ftted
coats reaching trifie below the waist line
s ' 80, smart mar httIe Fancy vest And. again.
10 seen the long plain coat with short
pialted skirt. In the new models this coat
Is shorter than the winter coat of the same
cut ana is either close or semi-fttcd. with
ntted or box front Long plain leg of mutt
ton sleeves of medium fullness are used
When the material is of plain dark color.
brightness Is given by cuffs and collars of
a lighter tone. Newer still are these effects
III embroidered suede. Among the bargains
TO he had at this time of the year are even
ing coats The illustration shows a model
waich, II purchased now. will be smart for
wear next winter. The gown in the other
panel picture is of navy blue French wolfe
in the new square mesh. The effect is slight
~ empire, with chemsette and sleeves Of
cream flet net.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-02

Any one fortunate enough to possess an
old lace scarf had best hunt it up at once
and put 1t into service, for never will IL
be more really fashionable than today.
Lace scarfs may be worn over the shoul-
ders. or when it is desired to throw any
thing over the head to protect the couture,
soft piece of lace answers the purpose
to perfection. and there is nothing so be-
coming as such scarf draped around the
head.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-02


To return to our muttons, the VEIL
whether OF Brussels tulle. should meas
ure not less than two yards square. 1t must
be prettily punched up over the hair and
secured In place with pearl pins. 1t is a
matter of personal taste whether the en-
tire figure be enveloped in the filmy tex
ture or whether the folds hang gracefully
down to the end of the train, OF course
there are numberless ways of making a
beautiful couture with the aid of jeweled
pins and coronets, but | am speaking of
simple and girlish adornments.
On many wedding gowns the yoke of
tucked Brussels net or lace Is made de-
tachable. so the gown may take its place
as evening toilet when the great occa-
sion Is thing of the past. few small
pins-real pearl, IL possible-catch the lace
here and there and prevent 1t from hav-
ing a patchy appearance. although the
further precaution of securing il to the
decolletage Is well.
Next in Importance to the bride come the
bridesmaids toilets. A thoughtful bride
elect will not choose a very pronounced
picturesque costume which will be useless
afterward. but will remember that a smart
evening frock or dressy summer dress will
be moro useful. The picture gown is all
very well IL all the bridesmaids are equally
artistic in appearance. but Ii is very rare TO
find. say. half dozen girls Of the same
type among ones intimates~ WHAT Would
suit the brides sister might prove intense
ly unbecoming to the ~bridegroom's pos
sibly fat sister or cousin. Such a selection
would be decidedly uncomfortable and not
conducive to those harmonious relations
which the bride viii wish to establish be-
tween herself and her husbands people
saw some mighty effective bridesmaids
frocks at recent ceremony at the Made
leine of ecru net made very full and fluffy
over white satin. with fetching fichus Of
lace and gfrdles Of gold tissue. The large
mats were of golden brown n1aiines win
feathers shading from brown to ecru. held
In position with q gold rose. These dainty
maids carried baskets Of gold wire filled
Sitn azaiea blossoms. and the handles
boosted big bows of wide pale blne rth'
po1. CATHERINE TALBOT
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-19
WHEELS IN HIS HEAD.
sternard Also Had Good Race in Him
and Led Sleuths Lively Chase.

Michael Sternard, of 532 East Twelfth
street. New York. wis arraigned before
Judge Howell in the First Criminal Court
today on a charge of disorderly conduct
and will spend the mex five days in the
county jail. Sternard created more excite
ment at the -Four Corners last night than a
circus, and before he was arrested gave
three policemen a chase. Sternard came
from New York several days ago, according
to the story he told through the court in
terpreter. to look for work, and last night
went to the Four Corners and amused him
self by stepping In front of the trolley cars
and wildly waving a bundle over his head,
varying the program by hurting the bundle
at the heads of several amused spectators,
Court officer Eckerline and Detective Ser
geants Fohs and Templeton sprinted dowu
Broad street after Sternard. Fohs caught
up to and tripped Sternard, and Echerline
who was a close second, went down in 9
heap. Sternard was taken to the First
Precinct station. followed by an admirinl
crowd.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-19
SEPARATED FOR AZ
YEARS, SISTERS MEET.
When They Married Lived Many Miles
from One Another-Reunion at
Home of Mrs. Scherf.

At a reception given last night by
Mrs. Henrietta Scherf at her home, Il
Lille street. in honor of her sister,
Mrs. Caspar Schrepferman, and her
nephew, Fred Schrepferman, two sis
ters. after a separation of forty-two
years.
Both sisters were married in Ger
many, and Mrs. Scherf, who Is 70 years
old, and her husband came to this
country, followed by her sister and her
husband. Mr.. and Mrs. Schrepferman
settled in Baltimore, n afterward
moved to Brazil, Ind Mrs. Schrepfer-
man and her son are now on a visit
here.
Those who attended the re-
ception were: Mrs. Caspar Schrep-
ferman, Fred Schrepferman, Mrs.
Henrietta Scherf, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Sehrier, Mr.. n Mrs. Louis Scherf,
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Currie, MI. and
Mrs. Joseph Scherf, Mr.. and Mrs.
Rice, Miss Emily Seller, Mr.. and Mrs
Schott and Mr.. and Mrs. Hardwin
Owing to business Caspar Schreperman
of Brazil, Ind, could not attend.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-19
AGED WOMAN LOCKED UP,
Court Convinced That Liquor and Not
the Weather Affected Catherine
Johnston.

1t is seldom that Judge David T. Howell
Is mistaken in sizing up a prisoner, put
when Mrs. Catherine Johnston, SO years
old. who gives 151a Norfolk street as her
address, was arraigned in the First Grim
inal Court this morning, charged with be-
ing drunk, his honor regretted that he had
released her yesterday when she was up
on the same charge. The woman was
picked up in the Second Precinct Wednes-
day night, and when taken to the station
house said she was i'll, so she was sent to
the City Hospital. At that institution 1t
was found that there was nothing the mat
ter with her except that she had INDUCED
too freely and after she had sobered up
she was released. Several hours later she
was picked up in the First Precinct in a
helpless condition, and when arraigned be-
fore Judge Howell yesterday wept and told
the Judge a tale of woe of her weakness
and total abstinence, and was released with
a warning. Last night the woman was
again found in an irresponsible condition,
and this morning she told the judge, as she
had before, that she had been affected by
the heat, but admitted that she had taken
one little glass of whiskey. She was sent
to jail for five days in default of s. fine.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-19
R REVOCATION
OF FRANCHISES
NOT USED
Board Of Works to Hunt
Them Up=-Delay on
Block Light.

City Counsel James r. Nugent, for
franchises granted by the city to ascer-
tain whether they are in use and in
force. 1t is the intention of the board
to revoke all franchises that are not
used. The matter was considered by
the finance committee of the board
yesterday afternoon, and when Mr..
Nugent was asked about the matter
he stated that it would be at least
two weeks before he would be ready to
report. 1t will be necessary for him
to go back many years on some fran
chises.
The Newark Block Light Company's
application for a franchise was re-
ceived and filed. Commissioner Lam
bert sought to have a resolution passed
for a public hearing on August IS, as
required by law, but the resolution was
referred to City Counsel Nugent, be-
cause the legality of the franchise
granted by the Common Council is be-
fore the courts, and the majority of
the board professed hat they did not
feel sure of their ground pending the
decision of the court.
1t was announced by Chairman Lam
bert, of the lighting committee, that
the Public Service Corporation had
amended the bill for lighting in June,
so that SIS, instead of sos an arc light,
was charged.
Contracts were awarded as follows:
Repaving of Camfield court from
Washington street easterly about 259
feet; to Jersey Paving Corporation,
81, 1858. rs.
Grading, curbing NJ tagging of Nye
avenue from Clinton place to city line,
to Philip Jannarone, $685. 80; Mum
avenue from South Orange avenue to
East Orange line, to Frank w. Snyder,
$3,941.44; Bragaw avenue from Clinton
place to Schley street, to Philip Janna-
rome, $8,4S6.6 go; Bigelow street from FIRE.
l~inghuysen avenue to Elizabeth avenue,
to John Doriety, 5 3,436; Jelliff avenue
from Runyon street to Peddie street, to
Van Keuren & Son, $3,1 5 .05.
Notices of intention were ordered
published for the grading, curbing and
tagging of the following streets:
North Twelfth street, from Sixth ave-
nue. to Seventh avenue.
Third street, from Bloomfield avenue
to 400 feet south of Second avenue.
Fourth street, from Bloomfield ave-
nue. to Third avenue.
Fifth street, from Bloomfield avenue
Ito, Berkeley avenue.
Second avenue from Third street tc
Fifth street.
Woodside avenue, from Montclail
avenue to Grafton avenue.
The chief engineer was directed tc
advertise for proposals for the paving
of Barbara street. from Hamburg place
to Magazine street.
New York avenue, from New Jersey
Railroad avenu to Adams street.
requirement in Cottage street from
Mulberry street to New Jersey Railroad
avenue with bitulithic pavement.
Repaving of Sussex avenue from
High street to Warren street will
bituminous concrete on telford foun
dalton.