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The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-13
TROUBLES OF SWEET SIXTEEN.

Dear MISS doom:
l am a young girl 16 years old. l
ven to work In a store, and after be-
ing there a short time l had an awful
quarrel with the manager. He refused
to work with me; made all sorts of fun
Of me and called me Baby" and would
not allow any of the fellows to speak
to me. So i left. My sister worked in
the same store, and she got him to
speak to me and | went to work again.
New Years night my sister invited him
to the house. Then he brought us
both 20 the theatre and finally dropped
my sister, taking only me. Now, my
mother bits me in front OF him and he
does not like it, and told me l should
tell him everything that goes on at
home, which l do. This man is a for
eignel, % years old. He is shorter than
l am and very stout. My mother and
sister object greatly to him and say |
can have him for a friend but nothing
else. He took me out one day last
week and bought me a new hat and
asked me to run away with him and
get married. Although / do not say
anything about 1t at home my sister
suspects and tells mamma Sister
hates him and treats him very cool.
Now you have the whole circumstances,
so kindly tell me what to do, as mann
ma said she would sell everything she
has to find me and then have the mar
riage annulled. She would not suspect
anything if it were not for my sister,
who watches me like a cat watches a
mouse, and tells everything. Hoping
for an early answer, PERPLEXED.
/ think your sister is inclined to be
jealous. Probably she considers that
you won this mar from her, as he paid
her attention before he called on you.
But, all other considerations aside, you
are entirely too young to know whether
or not you really care enough for this
man to III away with him. That
would be a dreadful, dreadful mistake.
Do not let him buy your hats or other
articles of wearing apparel. | advise
you to give him up, or else ask him
to wait a couple of years, until you are
grown up.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-13
THE PRIZE. WINNERS.

The correct answer to last Wedncs-
days geographical puzzle was Spain.
The following children were the prize
winners:
STELLA BACHNATKA, aged 70, 113
West street, Newark (book); ANNA
BRODSKY, aged IL, II North Third
Harrison (book); MARY
HASCHER, aged s, 80 Houston street,
Newark (book); LESTER d. SMITH,
aged o, 2S Pointer street, Newark (box
of paints); FRANK CADIz. aged 0. IA
Montclair avenue Newark (baseball) !;
CLARENCE d. CLARK, aged 10, 81
West High street, Bound Brook (book)
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-13

water, equal parts of each, applied to
the face, will cure wind freckles. Wash
face with warm water and olive
oil soap, using a camel's hair brush to
scrub with. This will stimulate the
circulation and cause the freckles to
vanish more rapidly. Apply the lemon
and rose water after the face has been
thoroughly cleaned. You will find this
very effectual.
Dear Madame Alta:
I am a young man of % years. After
washing my face in the morning my
face is clear, but my nose turns red
and remains that way from three to
four hours. 1t is red also in damp
weather. Please give me a tonic for
my hair. 1t is jet black and hard to
recognize from a horses name. 1t has
turned that way in the last two years.
Thanking you in advance.
PHI. w. NJ.
If your face is clear after washing, 1
know of nothing that would cause your
nose to turn red, unless 1t might be that
you do not rinse the soap we'll off it.
Try massaging our nose gently to pro-
mote the circulation. This should re-
store it to its natural color. l cannot
see how damp weather would ave II
effect on the color of your skin. Brush
ing will improve your hair and cause it
to become fine n glossy. It will be
to brush it every day for at
least fifteen minutes if you want to to
lose that coarse look.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-13
BY MADAME ALTA.

Do you know that massage is a Won
derful method for soothing the aches
and pains of tired feet that come
from o~ver-exertion or standing, and
the best part of this information is
that the masseuse need not be an ex-
pert, but that good results may be OBJ
tanned by the subject himself doing
the work.
Swollen joints are a trial to hundreds
of people, who very often put them
selves in the hands of INSCRIPTIONS
specialists who claim to be able to
cure such ills.
AS a matter of fact there is no cure
for either. They can be relieved, how
mind is the avoidance of all magic
cures" for they usually do more harm
than anything else.
To begin the operation 1t is first
necessary to battle the feet with a
solution of arnica and warm water.
After the feet have been gently dried,
work In a little good olive oil or oil of
sweet almonds. using the two fore1n-
gers, and following a light, stroking
moval Of freckles caused by March
every night for a few weeks a decided
change for the better will be noted.
Dear Madame Alta:
Kindly publish q formula for the re-
nova ! of freckles caused by March
wind, and oblige, yours respectfully.
B. M.
a solution of lemon juice and rose
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-13
OUR CORNER
THE THREE CROSSES.

TO THE boys and girls know the
difference between the Latin,
Greek and st. Andrews
crosses? Many grown people do
not, and it is reasonable to assume
that the young readers may need the
information. The Latin cross is the one
with which we are all familiar; the
lower limb is a good deal longer than
the other three limbs. The Greek cross,
on the contrary, has all the limbs of
equal length-two pieces crossed in the
middle at right angles. st. Andrews
cross is in the form of the letter X.
The Greek cross is sometimes called the
cross of st. George, and is blended with
that of st. Andrew to form the flag
called the Union Jack.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-13

this n smooth the surface with a
knife, working quickly. Mix only u
little at a time, as 1t hardens rapidly.
To Clean Velvet-Buy a penny square
of pipeclay, and scrape a little of 1t on
to the velvet. Then brush off lightly
with a stiff brush. This raises the pile
and restores the bloom.
A stained mattress can often have
its spots removed by covering them
thickly with ful1er's earth which has
been moistened to a consistency of
cream.
When the powder has dried off 1t
can be removed with a whisk. If the
stain has not gone repeat the process.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-13
SAVE THE OLD OLIVE OIL.

If you have a bottle of olive oil that
has become too strong for table use,
save it for your shoes. When your
patent feathers are new, oil them thor
oughly with this, or any good oil. This
will soften the uppers so they will not
crack in shaping to your foot. and il
repeated every few weeks your shoes
will remain soft and you will find that
they will wear twice as long, and it will
make them waterproof.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-13

ssAARRTT.To@.ADVICE
ON THE
ROAD TO TOMORROW
A DIFFICULT LETTER TO SOLVE.
BY MARGERY doom.

A DIFFICULT LETTER TO SOLVE.
My Dear Miss Doom;
l see that you. have helped many
people, and | wish you would help me,
as L am in a rather difficult position.
Circumstances do not permit me to re-
main where L am now, and as l must
shift for myself 1 am at a loss what
to do. 1 met a young man of % four
times, and he has asked me for my
company. AS 1 like him and will be
able to love him in time do you think
1 should accept? L am % years old.
Hoping to receive an early reply l am
PERPLEXED.
You have not mad your position
very clear. VIII it be necessary for
you to take a position when you leave
your present home? L advise you to
wait a little while before permitting
yourself to become engaged to this man
If you have met him only four times.
However, you are old enough to know
your own mind.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-13
WHO KNOWS THE LAND OF THE SHAMROCK?

ET name? The first letters of he small objects will tell to you. When
yu find the answer fill nut the coupon below n dsnd it to Uncle Jack
EVENING STAR. Newark, n. j.,
The three girls and three boys who sind in the ncatest correct answers
can have their choice of a Dos Of paints, a goo book or a baseball. If the
picture of any prize winner who cares to send him a photograph. Png-pong
and tintype pictures cannot be used.
Only children under Is years Of age arc eligible to compete. Be sure to
place a two1ents stamp on the envelope, to avoid delay at the postonice. The
names of the prize-winners will be announced in THE EVENING STAR on
Wednesday, May 20
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-13

A pretty wrapper can be MADE OF
hlue and white striped dimity. 1t Is
necessary to make the one piece wrap
,ner with a very thin waist lining. The
fullness is gathered in at the neck and
narrow tucks are stitched on the shoul
,ders The back is made plain, the skirt
NORTON laid in inverted p1aits and I'M
ished at the waist line with the stitched
belt Long sleeves and a stand-up lay
down collar will be best for this par
t~icular STYLE. Always finish a thin
wrapper with a foot ruffle, or a mum
Der OF small ones.
A deep rufTie added TO the lower edge
If the bingham aprons used In the
kitchen is a great protection, so many
crease spots seem to get on the bit OF
the dress skirt showing below the or
binary apron. The rutiled aprons are
becoming and picturesque.
The beauty of a light summer gown
4 always enhanced by a high draped
Ardle or sash of a contrasting color.
SUCH a belt is a positive necessity
whers the gown Is in two pieces
The girdle depicted herewith = both
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-13
Hoqv to Make
the Home More
AttracttUe

The best method for cleaning old
brass is to pour very strong ammonia
over it, and then scrub it thoroughly
with a brush, rinsing In clean water be-
fore drying. Indian brass may be
cleaned with very fine brickdust moist
cned with lemon juice.
For breaks in plaster mix together
one-halt pint powdered lime, one gill
plaster of paris and cold water to
make a thick paste. Fill the holes with
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-13
The EUenir1g Stars Cook
Book and Daily Menu.
The Value of CurranfS in Plain Desserts.
Wholesome Rice Cake.
BY AUNT MATTY.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Baked apples and cream
Cream of wheat
Lamb chops Fried brown potatoe
Parker House rolls
Coffee
DINNER.
Barley soup
Roast stuffed steak
Mashed potatoes
String beans Lettuce salad
Rhubalb pie Cheese
Coffee
SUPPER.
Cold ham Potato salad
Rye bread and butter
Radishes
|. Strawberries and cream
y Sponge cake
Tea
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-13

a novel fashion at the left side, with
three large fancy buttons. 1t is draped
over a featherboned crinoline form, and
has a high point in the back. giving an
Empire effect, and a corrcspondingly
low point in the front, insuring q pref
II Naistline.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-13

Rice Cahe-One cupful of butter, two
of sugar, two and one-fourth cupfuls of
rice flour, six eggs, the juice and rind
of one lemon. Beat the butter to a
cream, then gradually beat in the sugar
and add the lemon. Beat the whites
and yolks separately, and add them to
the beaten sugar and butter. Add also
the rice flour. Pour into a shallow pan
to the depth of about two inches. Bake
from thirty-fve to forty-fve minutes
in a moderate oven.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-13

Three Plain Puddings-There isn't
spne practical housewife in fifty who
Hoes not give consideration every day
snf her life to such a simple, homely
tfhing as the family pudding. Let us
take three homely puddings-batter'
sponge and rice-and talk about them
Make either of these in the Old
fashioned way, without the addition OF
currants, and you have a wholesome
enough food with a certain amount
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-13
Tg1ffb the Needle and Thread.

pretty and graceful, being actually a
sort of corsolet, which fastens in rather
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-13

of starchy substance in 1t, a certain
amount of fat. a certain moun of
artificial sugar, good all of them in
their way-but not the best possible.
Now, what the housewife should aim
at is the attainment-evcn in the pud-
ding-of the best possible. Suppose you
sprinkle some currants into your pud-
.ding-what is the difference effected by
the addition of the fruit?
Just this: You add almost the entire
weight of the currants in grape sugar
"a substance entirely different from
ordinary sugar-a sustaining and
energizing food.
Be generous, therefore, in your use
Of currants-remember that by adding
them to the otherwise inadequate pud-
ding you make that pudding the best
possible.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-13

The loRgScoat still continues in favor and Is especially desirable, be-
cause it lends itself to carry out the sweeping flowing lines st much de-
sired by the woman of fashion The novel coa and cnngfng skirt shown
IN our illustration is of shantung silk in a soft shade ofb brown: the revers
of silk. A waved line of braid u round the edges OF the coat and cord
and tassels further decorate it The toque has a crown of cherry-c o1ored
satin with a brim formed of peated brown tafetas. The quilts and owls
head are cherry coored.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-13

Gro BE Continued Tomorr0T.)
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finally ending in that thriving western
city-Denver. Then the CRIME of the
engine was on Cables hands and deep
beneath his skin; the roar of iron and
steel and the rush of wind were ever in
his ears, the quest of danger I'm his
eye, but there were love. pride and a
new ambition in his heart. Now, In
1893. David Cables hands were white
and strong; the CRIME was gone; the
engineers cap had given way to the
silk tile Of the magnate, and the shovel
was memory.
But his case was not unique In that
day and age Of pluck and luck. Many
another man had gone from the bottom
to the top with the speed and security
Of the elevator car In the lofty sky
scrapers. In the heartless revolution
Of a few years he became the sue
cessor Of his western benefactor. The
turn that had been kind to him was
unkind to his friend and predecessor.
The path that led upward for David
Gable ran the other way for the train
master. who years afterward died in
his greasy overalls and the close fit
ting cap Of an engineer. One night
Gable read the news Of the wreck
with all the joy gone from his heart.
From the cheap. squalid section OF
town known as Railroad End Cables
rising influence carried him to the well
earned luxury. The lines Of care and
toll mellowed in the face of his pretty
wife as the years rolled by. Her come
ly figure shed the cheap ralment of
hard old days" and took on the plum
age of prosperity. Trouble. resent
ment and worry disappeared as If by
magic. smoothed out by the satiny
touch Of comforts fingers. She went
upward much faster than her husband.
for her ambitions were less exacting.
She longed to shine socially. lie Ioathed
the thought OF IT, But Cable was
proud of his wife He enjoyed the
transition that lifted her up with
s.eady strength TO the plane which
fitted her best. as Ire regarded IL She
bad stuck by him nobly and unco,n-
p,a!a;ngly through the vicissitudes: II
delighted him to give her the pleas
urps
Frances Gable was proud, but she
had not been too proud 10 stand beside
the man with the greasy oyeralls and
to bend her fine young strength 10
work In unison with his. Together.
facing the task, cheerfully they had
battled and won.
There were days when II was hard 10
smile. but the next day always brought
with II fresh sign of hope. The
rough. hard days In the far west cul-
minated In his elevation to the Office
OF general manager OF the great rail-
road system. whose headquarters and
home were in the city of Chicago At
tanning this high place two years prior
to thu opening o. this narrative. he
was regarded MOVIE as ono of the brain
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him, Mr.. Bansemer! Oh. how good
and sweet he has been to me since he
came back! Now. don't you see why l
must adopt this child and why he must
never know? IL he learned that had
deceived him In this way he would
cate me to my dying day"
The infant was awake and staring
at him with wide blue eyes.
"And you want me to handle this
matter so that your husband will be
none the wiser?"
"Oh. Mr.. Bansemer," she cried. ut
means everything to me! All depends
on this baby. ! must adopt her or the
asylum people won't let me keep her.
Can't 1t be done so quickly that he'll
never find it out?"
"How many people know that the
child is not yours?"
"My sister and the authorities at the
asylum; not another soul"
ton. Mrs Gable, but / can't guarantee
that Mr.. Gable will not find 1t out The
records will show the fact, you know.
There is but one way to avoid discov-
cry"
"And that, pleasew
leave New York and make your
home in some distant city. That's the
safe way. If you remain here there
is always a chance that he may find
out. | see the position you're In. and
I'll help you. 1t can be done quite reg
ularly, and there is only one thing
you'll have to fear-your own tongue"
be concluded pointedly.
81 hate New York, Mr. Bansemer.
David likes the west, and III go any
where on earth If it will keep him from
finding out Oh, if you knew how he
adores herr" she cried, regret and &C.
stasy mingllng in her voice. I'D give
my soul if she were only miner Banse-
mer'S heart was too roughly calloused
to be touched by the wlstful longing In
these words.
Before the end of the week the adop-
ton of the founding babe was a mat
ter of record, and the unsuspecting Da-
vid Gable was awaiting reply from
the trainmaster of q big western rail-
road to whom, at the earnest, even
eager solicitation of his wife, he had ap-
piled for work. Elias broom made q
note Of the fee in the daybook at the
Office, but asked no questions. Banse-
mer had told him nothing Of the trans
action, but he was confident that the
unspeakable broom knew all about II
even though he had not been nearer
than the outer Office during any Of the
consultations
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dozen times a day for more than five
years. The habit had become SC strong
that chains could not have restrained
him. 1t was what he considered a
graceful way Of dropping out of notice,
at the same time giving the impression
that he was constantly busy.
"Are you Mr.. BansemerT asked the
woman with the babe in her arms as
he crossed into the outer Office.
For moment Bansemer purposely
remained absorbed In the contempla-
ton Of his finger nails; then he shot a
sudden, comprehensive glance which
took in the young woman, her burden
and all the supposed conditions. There
was no doubt in his mind that here
was another paternity case" as he
catalogued them in his big black book.
II am" he replied shortly, for he
usually made short, quick work of such
cases. There was not much money In
them at best. Would you mind com
ing in tomorrow? I'm just leaving for
the day"
1T will take but a few minutes, sir,
and it would be very hard for me to
get away again tomorrow" said the
young woman nervously. I'm a gov
erness in family way uptown, and
my days are not very free"
''Is this your babyT" asked Banse-
mer, more interested. The word gov
erness appealed to him. 1t meant that
she had to do with wealthy people at
least.
"No-that is-well, not exactly" she
replied confusedly. The lawyer looked
at her so sharply that she fiinched un-
der his gaze. A kidnaper, thought he,
with the quick cunning of one who
deals In stratagems. Instinctively he
looked about as If to make sure that
there were no unnecessary witnesses
to share the secret.
"Come into this ROOM" said he sud-
denly. Both Of you. See that we are
not disturbed" he added to broom.
81 think | can give you a few min
utes, madam, and perhaps some very
good advice. Be seated" he went on,
closing the door after them. His eyes
rested on Droom's face for an instant
as the door closed, and he saw a par
ticularly irritating grin struggling on
his thin lips. "Now, what Is it? Be
as brief as possible, please. I'm in
quite hurry"
1t occurred TO him at this juncture
that the young woman was not par
ticularly distressed. Instead. her rath-
er pretty face was full of eagerness,
and there was a certain lightness In
her manner that puzzled him for the
moment. Her companion was the
older of the two and quite as prepos-
sessing. Both were neatly dressed,
and both looked as though they were
or had been breadwinners. If they
had secret it was now quite evident
to this shrewd. quick thinker that it
was not a dark one. In truth, he was
beginning to feel that something mis-
chievous lurked in the attitude of the
two visitors.
81 want to ask how person has to
proceed to adopt baby" was the
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~ cant to ask ho,D a person has to pro
coed to adopt baby"
blunt and surprising remark that came
from the one who held the infant. Ban
semer felt himself getting angry.
"Who wants to adopt itT' he asked
shortly.
II do. of course" she answered. so
readily that the lawyer stared. He
scanned her from head to foot critical
ly; her face Redeemed perceptibly. II
surprised him to find that she was
more than merely good looking. She
was positively attractive!
'Are you married woman" he de-
manded.
"Yes." she answered. with furtive
glance at her companion. This is my
sister," she added.
II see. Where is your husband"
he is at home, or. rather, at his
mothers home We are living there
now"
II thought you said you were a gov
ernessr
inut uoeSn prevent me ffotu nav
ing homo. does itr' she explained
easily. I'm not nurse, you know"
This isn't yorr child. Them he
asked irnpatientIy
II don't know whose child II is"
There was a new softness In her voice
that made him look hard at her while
she passed a hand tenderly over the
sleeping babe. "She comes from
foundlings' home, SIR
You cannot adopt child unless sup
ported by some authority" he said
"How does she happen to be In youi
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fro eE coNT1HUEp.l
Married hx Rlnnd-

In the island Of Banquey there Is a
tribe Of Dusuns differing widely In
language, religion and customs from
other tribes bearing that name. Mar
riages are performed In the forest In
the presence Of two families. There
is no public gathering or feast. The
rite consists In transferring drop Of
blood from a wooden knife in the cal
Of the mans leg to similar cut in
the woman's leg. After marriage the
man takes the bride to her home,
where he resides in future as mem
Der OF the family.
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Le--i Rc,artee.

Gentlemen OF the jury" said the
pompous lawyer, assuming his most
impocing mial. II once sat upon the
judges bench II Iowa"
Where was the judgeT quickly In
quirel tho opposing attorney, and the
ponpovs gentleman found the thread
az his argument hopelessly entangled.-
Detroit Free Press.
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Offensive.

'No. don't like that woman" do
ciared Nnwed.
''And why notf"
''She's too blamed sorry for my wife
to suit my ideas OF what's requisite
and necessary"
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CHAPTER ".

WENTY long years had
passed since David and
Frances Cable took their
hasty departure, virtually
fleeing from New York
CITY. their migrations
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The avaricIous man q always IN.
want Horace.