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The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-08-16

The average woman is inclined to exag-
gerate, except when she talks about her
age.
She finds 1t an easy matter to make
small happenings appear great when ten
ing of them to her friends. II ran TOT
blocks n blocks after that ear, ana
when I reached 1t I nearly tainted from
exhaustion. Never felt so badly in all my
life" one woman said recently to .
friend. whereas in reality she had signaled
the car and had to hurry to catch IL
putting a little from the exertion,
I doubt IL she had the faiRtest idea that
she was exaggerating. She was so aecus-
toned to ~extravagant speech and thought
that l do not believe she would have been
able to toll the exact truth and nothing
else. Yet. If o dared to even hint that
she was stretching n point. 1t would be at
your own risk. for she abhors a lie.
Men eXaggerate gust as much as women.
l think the power must be horn in us II
we can judge by some of the yarns which
youngsters Of four years old weave from
their imaginations. Il saw a dog as big as
n house, with eyes as big as the moon, =
was the astonishing statement made by a
y young hopeful to his mother not Ions ago
In spite of all she said he stuck to his
story, and gave further particulars as to
how 1t had chased him up a tree. AS a
matter of fact he saw a st. Bernard pass
the house. and. not waiting to give it a
second look, scampered indoors, scared al
most out of his wits.
The latter part of the above sentence
shows that I, too, an not immune from
the sxaggeration habit He was hardly
In danger of losing his wits. He was just
pretty well scared.
1 wonder where tile practise will lead
us. If we keep on, the people of the next
few generations will read some remarkable
history concerning our doings.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-08-16
NOW COMES THE
T T SLEEVE.

No one can say absolutely what thf
autumn season viii bring forth. Modes
Will be tested and thrown aside, sur
prises will be launched in the late sea-
son, all the familiar comedy will be
gone through with again; but the sum
ner frocks do give some Indication OF
fashion tendencies; and through GER
tain women who are famous for thelr
toilets and may be depended upon to
give a new fashion its chance the great
dressmakers experiment at T~rouyille
with the ideas which they hope to en-
phasize later on.
A well-known buyer writes that out
of the bewildering chaos of exquisite
materials, intricate trimming, etc, a
few significant facts stand forth and
are, In his estimation, worth noting.
The mitten sleeve, transparent, long,
clinging. falling yer the hand so far
that In some instances it is held dow
by a tiny thumb strap, has been worn
by several of the women whose verdict
has much to do with Partisan modes,
and though not yet popular, bids fair
to be taken up to a very considerable
extent.
Teh short sleeve fad has been carried
to the point of c~aricature and has had
a long career. So some change is due;
and while the short sleeve will unques-
tionably be much worn tne
summer and will always have It's place
for certain types of dress. 1t seems prob
able tina we shall see the mitten sleeve
upon a great many of the dressy frocks
in the autumn, and the prospect is a
pleasant one, says the Philadelphia
Daily Evening Telegraph.
On the new long sleeve. the upper
part of 1t is usually but little changed,
though some lovely sleeve designs are,
in such sheer material as chiffon or
net, finely tucked In horizontal lines
along the inner arm down to a point
just below the elbow and fall in a
dropping. clinging puff so far down,
while below the elbow the sleeve fits
closely and some sort of short cap or
kimono drapery forms an outer sleeve.
Even when the sleeve is short the
tucked and soft falling sheer puff is
liked. The best of the new tailored
frocks also show a disposition toward
long sleeves.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-08-16
THE CARE OF A CUT.

A dirty cut or a suppuratlng wound must
be carefully bathed in carbolic solution
(strength one dram to four ounces of
water). If carbolic acid be kept in the
medicine chest. this lotion can be made
up at any time with n measure glass. At
ter bathing cut a piece of white lint, of
size to overlap the cut. soak 1t in clean
Hcarbolic lotion and apply. Cover the lint
with gutta-percha tissue cut so as to leave
a margin of one inch all around the lint,
which is Just kept moist. No ragged edge
of the lint must show or the moisture will
evaporate. Cover with cotton wool and
apply a gauze oandage to keep the whole
in place. The dressing may be removed
In twenty-four hours and the wound will
be found clean. This treatment also re-
moves pain and the only after treatment
necessary is to cover with n piece of dry,
clean lint. A little boracic ointment on the
lint will prevent 1t from sticking.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-08-16
MARRY OR PAY TAX
BACHELORS OF ABSEC0N
E AN EXTRA 500.
No Right to Kick, Says Official, as They
Don't Have to Pay for Baby
Clothes. i,

ATLANTIC CITY, Aug. 1e.-"Why did
tax bachelors an extra $1O0? Simply pc
cause 1 believe no American citizen, rich
enough to own taxable property, has done
his duty by the State until he has married.
So declared Assessor Henry Alexander,
of Absecon, in explaining his action In
levying Upon all unmarried men In his DIS
trict an extra 500 in taxes. Some of the
wealthy bachelors complained to the as
SCISSOR that their taxes were too high, and
the official very bluntly spoke his mind.
1.-THE idea of bachelors worth over $50,OOO
kicking because of a slight raise in their
tax bill If they were not gross towards
they would he contributing more than that
amount every year for baby clothes and be
raising a family that would do credit to
their country Not one cent reduction will
there be, unless, perchance, they get mar
ried."
The first intimat,on of the tax came
when Frank Hamill. a wealthy man, ap-
peared before the assessor and wanted to
know why his taxes had been raised 800,
WAS that tax put on ine because l am
a bachelor?" asked Hamill jokingly. The
smile left his face when Alexander said:
That is exactly why 1t was put on
your BILL"
Following the announcement that
Hamill had been practically fined for re-
naming single other rich bachelors dis
covered that they, too. had been asked to
pay extra taxes this year, and the single
men Of Absecon are talking of banding
together to carry a protest before the
State Board, and IL necessary to the
courts.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-08-16
THE USEFUL LEMON.

Lemons are very useful in health and
sickness. Hot lemonade is one of the best
remedies for nm incipient cold. 1t Is also
excellent in cases of biliousness.
Fol malaria the Roman cure" Is pre-
pared by cutting the rind and pulp of a
lemon into a pint of water. then boiling
until there is only half a pint. One tea
spoonful is taken before each meal. This
has cured obstinate cases when quinine
failed. Lemon syrup mad by baking a
lemon twenty minutes and then squeezing
the Juice upon half a cupful of sugar Is ex-
cellent for hoarseness and to break up a
cold. Tie a piece of lemon on a corn at
night for five nights, leaving 1t on all
night. Soak the foot In warm water and
the corn can be easily removed. When the
root OF the corn is taken out cover the
toe with collodion or some other prepare
ton to protect the skin, which will be
sensitive.
Unless the tender skin is protected 1t
will soon form another corn. A piece OF
cotton saturated with vaseline and put
over the toe will doubtless protect it just
as well.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-08-16

Please tell me in your uab Question
Box how to remove a coffee stain from the
front breadth of a light gray wooden
skirt. The coffee had no milk in 1t. Kind
ly answer as soon as possible and win the
gratitude Of ANXIOUS.
To remove the coffee stain rub the spot
thoroughly with pure. clean glycerine.
Afterward wash the place well with luke
warm water and iron 1t on the wrong side
until dry. Or, lay the soiled portion of
the skirt over a bowl and pour boiling
water through the stain from a height. If
obstinate sprinkle borax over the stain and
then pour on the water. Iron until dry.
I have great trouble in trying to pre-
vent my lingerie waists from tearing in
the washing. Please tell me the best way
to wash them, If there is any way any
better than the rest. I am an interested
reader of your paper and obtain many
valuable hints from its woman's page.
A. r.
A clever woman recommends the follow
ing way OF washing lingerie waists: Place
inside of a pillow case and keep 1t there
during the process of washing and boiling.
This will prevent the lace being torn or
the buttons catching on other garments.
1 imagine the idea Is well worth trying.
Please tell a daily reader as soon as
possible of something that will remove
feas from a small puppy. Thanking you
In advance I remain, ADMIRER.
Give the puppy a bath in warm water,
using plenty of good tar soap. Afterward
apply oil of sassafras to his skin with the
tips Of the fingers. This will kill the nits
or eggs of he little pests, and the dog
will soon be free from them.
Please tell me how TO darken gray hair
without harming 1t and oblige,
A READER.
Am sorry to be obliged to tell you that
we do not give information Of this kind in
the Question Box.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-08-16
FOR THE
CLUTCH MARKET

Plans for the dutch Market for the
benefit of the Homeopathic Hospital of Es-
sex County, 1873 Littleton avenue, Newark.
are nearing completion, and 1t viii be
given early in September under the aus
pices of the Bloomfield and Glen Ridge
auxiliary to the woman's board Of man
ayers.
There will be booths where thrifty house
wives may purchase the market basket
wherein to carry her purchases, and n Won
derful garden where one may buy magic
fruits, vegetables and flowers. Everyone
interested is asked to contribute toward
the fancy, candy and cake ta-
bles, as well as giving their energies to
make the whole fete an unqualified sue
cess. Mrs. George r. EVAN will be in
chargdeof the fancy table, assisted by Mrs.
William S. s. Rowland. Mrs. Clarence
Condit will ave charge of the cake table,
| where one can buy a supply of cakes n
Dutch breads. Mrs. William F. Beggs and
Mrs. A. Bull will have the candy table,
and the vegetables and fruits viii be pre-
sided over by Mrs. j. M. Bancroft and
Mrs. r. N. Dodd. Mrs. Allen Harvey and
Miss Gertrude O1msted will be in charge
of the Mouse and Cheese" where many
pretty wonders can be received for a small
sum. The flower booth has been taken by
Mrs. Charles II. Smith, and donations of
ported flowers can be sent to her. Mrs.
William Davis will have the lemonade
booth. A butter, cheese and egg table will
be presided over by Mrs. j. G. Gadsden,
and ice cold milk will be furnished during
the fete. The Dutch Cleanser perfumes
and soap will be one of the attractions
and be presided over by Mrs. Frank H.
Baker. TIL Magic Garden" a place of
beauty and wonder. will be In charge of
Mrs. John Knight and Mrs. Harry Bogart,
of Glen Ridge, and one must visit this
beautiful spot to get some Of the magical
wonders In the garden. An "old-fashioned
Dutch supper" will be served at reason
able prices in a large tent arranged for
the purpose.
The "Old Red MILL with lassies in
Dutch costumes, will be under the per-
sonal supervision of Mrs. A. Romeyn Pier
son, and one here can rest and enjoy a
cup Of something nice" with a frankfurter
and hot roll, etc. There will be pony rides
for the children, auto rides for the larger
children, a gypsy camp, where many we'll
known readers of the future will entertain
those who care to drop In. Madam Ben
Azlel, the famous astrologist, will also be
there, and will have a place among the
attractions. Madam Dillingham; and
Madam Beatty, the aura readers, will be
there. A Dutch band will give selections
during the fete.
Mrs. A. Romeyn Pierson is chairman of
the arrangement committee and her as
~sistants are: Mrs. William F. Beggs, Mrs.
Bryan Grant, Mrs. J. G. Gadsden. Mrs. A.
Bull. Mrs. c. Condit. Mrs. George r.
Evan, Mrs. Charles w, Williams, Mrs. w.
s. S. Rowland, Mrs. Walter Post, Mrs.
William Corney, Mrs. ]. M. Bancroft. Mrs.
r. N. Dodd, Mrs. Charles II. Smith, Mrs.
William II. Davis. Mrs. Harvey N. Dodd,
Mrs. Allen Harvey and Miss Gertrude Ohm
sted.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-08-16
ORANGE FOOD.

Peel and carefully remove the skin from
six large oranges; cut them in slices and
place in the double boiler with a tiny
pinch of baking soda and a. cup of sugar
(more If the oranges are very tart). cook
for twenty minutes. and press through a
sieve. Allow this to become thoroughly
chilled in the ice box, and at serving time
add the stllily whipped whites Of two
eggs beaten with two tablespoonfuls of
sugar. and then very gradually half q
pint of whipped cream. Arrange on a
large round Of sponge cake, with lady
fingers inclosing the sides. fastened in
place with a little orange frosting; each
finger surmounted by a c~rystallized cherry.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-08-16
HoM II Hnppened.

An east wind, accompanied by rain,
had been blowing all the night before,
and there was a high, ~treacherous SURF,
with a swift u~ndercurrent.
The girl and a man friend dared to
20 In, despite the warnings of bathing
masters and friends. n started to
swim along the beach. She became
caught in an eddy and called to him.
He tried to save her. but 1t was too
late. and he went down with her.
In the course Of an hour their bodies
were secured, sent to their grief-strick-
en- homes, and another chapter was
added to the history of this particular
resort.
The next day the sun came out. but
few breasted the waves. The 1dlers
had lost all their zest for the sport.
But this feeling only lasted for a
short time, and then things went on
as merrily as ever, only the little attn
letic girl was not there, with her whole
souled enjoyment of living. And she
was not eve twenty.
This story points it's moral, but
/ doubt If many viii heed it. People
have a way If thinking, so. can take
care of myself. Nothing will happen to
me- and they take o risks than
ever.
But 1t seems to me that a certain
amount of fear Is necessary to every
one. for his " projection. You and
I have no right to unnecessarily Fisk
the life which the Almighty has given
us MOLLIE.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-08-16
Ga,SS
pTNI1r
N 9HNYERS

A large paper-cutter of ivory, with the
carved head of a woman forming a dainty
handle. Is to be found at the stationery
our of w. V. Snyder & Co.
Bathing sandals with extra thick soles.
in black, colors and stripes, are offered at
reduced prices at Bamberger's.
This weeks bargains at Hahne's include
many rolls of the durable Chinese and
Japanese mating, which make such ex-
cellent carpeting for bedrooms.
There is a large variety of taffeta and
lightweight cloth skirts, plated and fin
ished with bias folds at Plaut's.
At Frank Hollis there are several new
designs in large gold belt buckles. many
of which show the rose and old gold finish.
Long white net wells with scalloped bor-
ders are seen gin Strauss, where there Is
also a good showing of chiffon wells en-
broidered with silk.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-08-16
NJ FINED FOR KISSING.
Man on Street Car Objected to Caress
and Called Policeman.

McKEESPORT, Pa. Aug. 16.-Mrs. M.
Kierney, dainty, blushing and under 80,
was before Mayor Coleman yesterday
morning on a charge of disorderly con-
duct, and was fined So and costs.
Wednesday evening she was riding on a
street car and saw a man sitting in a
corner of the car. She declared yester-
day morning that he was so "c1te-looking''
that she Just couldn't help throwing her
arms around him and giving him n kiss.
'"The mean thing" objected to the caress,
particularly when all the other passengers
laughed, and he jumped off the the car
at the x stop and called a policeman.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-08-16
FASHION HINTS.

1t is difficult to prophesy what will be
worn, even though many new styles are
established and new goods arrive daily
for the careful purchasers, but one thing
is quite certain, the forthcoming styles
will be vastly different from the ones seen
this season. The waist will be completely
hanged from jumper effect to something
on the same order with Jokes, sleeves and
vest supplied with the same material.
One, two or three plaits over the Shout
ders can be supplied to the summer waists,
giving a neat finish to a made-over gar
ment.
Skirts show more trimming this summer
than ever before, for almost the entire
skirt VIII be decorated with %ruffles, lace
insertion. fiat ornaments or fine tncking.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-08-16
.NN3HA55
BgJ o. 50
.MOZakak9
Not Afraid.

What Me afraid of the oceani 1
should say not. | do not know the
meaning of fear, and always go out
as far as / cam boosted a young girl
the other day to a group of people who
were commenting upon her reckless
ness.
81 do not see how people can stand
It to poke about the shore with n
toe In the water" she added, as she
seampered down the beach to plunge
In headforemost and swim directly
out to sea, while her friends gasped in
amazement.
OF course all this is very effective,
but I cannot help thinking that some
day that girl will go out just a little
too far, and her name will be added
to the list of summer resort accidents.
We may love Old ocean just as
much as we like. but 1t is unwise to
trust ourselves too much in his COM
pany. His moods are many, and be-
fore we know it he is liable to turn his
wrath against us.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-08-16
4 eooD CURE FOR HEARrAcHE.

A person may be badly harassed by
AFFAIRS of home or bereaved of some dear
one-or. worse still. their hearts may
have turned through the treachery and
Islander of some enemy. says Woman's
Life. But. whatever the trouble, the suf-
ferer should SHOW how much manhood or
w~omanhood he or she possesses and throw
his whole viii power into getting right
down to business. II one only gets his or
her mind right on his or her business Il
will be found the very action of that bust
ness. and keeping the mind right upon 1t
goes a long way toward curing heartache
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-08-16
CREAM CHEESE sArDwIcHEs.

Cream cheese in any one of a half hum
dred combinations goes equally well with
either white, brown or whole wheat bread
A very dainty combination is a blend OF
or three tablespoonfuls Jelly to a small
cheese, then covering with a circle Of
chopped pistache nuts. Use a long French
loaf for this purpose. and If you prefer
It without crust use a cookie cutter to
stamp the slices in circles. Pineapple goes
well with cream cheese. Chop the I@neap-
pie ine and drain off the juice. Cut thin
slices, Of white Or whole wheat bread
spreid thinly with cheese, sprinkle with
the minced pineapple. sWeetened or not,
as preferred, and press together.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-08-16
CUCUMBERS KILL TWINS.
Two other Children of Same Famil,
Were Victims of Green Fruit.

TRENTON. Aug. 16.-The ~2-year-old
twin sons of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph w.
Ruckalew. of 80 Tyrell avenue. died within
two hours Of each other yesterday after
noon. the result Of eating green cucumbers
while on a visit to Mrs. Buckalew's sister
in Penn Valley two weeks ago.
These are the third and fourth children
that MIR. and Mrs. Buckalew have lost
from similar causes. Their baby girl,
Katherine, seven years ago, as a result OF
eating blueberrles, and five years ago theil
son. George. from eating green fruit.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-08-16
AN OLD MAIDS FANCY.

At a wedding all the guests pretend to
think marriage Is fine-while they are all
secretly saying-"Well, we might as well
hope for the best
An observant woman can extract much
amusement noting the antics Of husbands
and other men over a pretty girl.
Divorce is,a good thing which too often
falls into bad company.
There is no more dangerous thing In the
world OF society han the man or woman
who think they can sing.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-08-16
A NEW Belt.

There is a new belt which Is shown in
leather, and 1t is really one Of the neatest
and most expenslve-ones we see. 1t Is
about three inche wide, and the back Is
finished with an embossed flower, some
times q rose, again a large lily design. or
some flower of immense proportions. This
flower viii be found daintily colored, not
too vivid, but with a shade which blends
nicely with the natural leather color. From
the flower design extends running tendriis,
also embossed, which encircle the entire
belt. The front fastens with a narrow gold
IAN inch wide.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-08-16
KATE G. MgKN1aHr DEAD.

PITTSBURG, Pa, Aug. 16.-Miss Kate
G.. Mcknight, prominent as a club woman
and philanthropist, and president of TWEEN
II women's clubs about the country, died
at a Sanatorium at Danville, Pa, yester-
day. Miss Mcknight was attacked with
paralysis at Atlantic City two weeks ago.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-08-16
MRS. JOSEPH $. CLARK BURIED.

Funeral services for Mrs. Phoebe Clark,
wife of Joseph S. Clark, and a prominent
worker in Calvary Presbyterian Church
for many years, were held at Liberty
Corners yesterday afternoon. The serv-
ices were conducted by the Rev. Charles
p. Condit, pastor of Trinity Reformed
Church. The pallbearers were James ID.
Clark, Nathaniel Compton, Ransford
Clark, a grandson, of Summit, and Will
lam R. Clark, of this city, a brother-in-
law.
I consider the public press the very best ad-
vertising medium. Manager Howard, Bryson,
Graham & Co, Ottawa.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-08-16
FOR SHE OF THE
STRAIGHT LOCKS.

The best way to curl hair is to wet it
first with bandoline and put up over night
on some sort OF curriers'. The bandoline will
help to hold the curl and may be made by
putting half a pint of boiling water over a
t~easpoonful of ounce seeds. Let stand
overnight and then strain. Use very little
Of the LIQUID or It will show on the hair.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-08-16

Not a great many summers e
there was a girl at one of the shore
resorts who h~ad-quite a reputation
for being fearless and athletic, n
who did her best to live up to 1t.
Every morning you would see her on
the beach in trim little bathing suit,
tossing a ball or running and jumping
with the young men,, who found in
her a very fair rival, for her scores
were always as high and sometimes
higher than theirs.
But while her prowess was great 1t
amounted to little In he water, for she
was but an Indifferent swimmer, al
though she would never admit as much
but tried to swim as far and as long
as the most accomplished.
A number of people who used TO visit
the beach gave her the nickname OF
"Smarty,'' having noted her disposition
to show off whenever h thought any
one was looking, and n day the old
ladies who were forever warning her
and p%rophesying trouble had the at
isfaction of saying 81 knew il" i
told pou so.' for she went down, never
to come up, alive
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-08-16
PURE AIR..

Those occupied In %sedentary positions
should take every precaution to get as
much pure air after office hours as possible.
Where physical strength Is required 1t is
quite necessary that copious drafts Of fresh
air be taken.