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The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-27
LAUGHTER AND DIGESTION.
Effect of the Mental Attitude Upon the
Formation of Gastric Juices.


That a normal mind is really a basis
of good digestion is shown by the re-
markable constituencies of the digestive
processes to mental conditions. Sud-
den sorrow, bad news, disaster, great
losses of property or friends, great dis
appointments or worry not only arrest
all the digestive processes, but even
suspend the formation of h gastric
juice.
It has been shown that when the
gastric follicles are distended and the
gastric juices flowing freely from them
when one is hungry and eating with
great relish, the sudden receipt of bad
news completely reverses the digestive
processes. The gastric glands imme-
diately become parched, dry, feverish,
and food will remain in the stomach
for many hours, with the digestive
processes absolutely suspended.
The digestion seems to be dependent
upon the condition of the mind. Often
our passing moods hastens or retards
digestion.
We often hear people, especially deli
cate women Tho have nervous dyspep-
STA, say that they do not understand
how 1t is that they a go out to late
suppers or banquets and eat heartily
| all sorts of incongruous foods without
feeling any inconvenience afterward
They do not realize that it is due to
the change in the mental attitude
They have had a good time; they ave
enNoyed themselves. The lively CONVEX
sation. the Jokes which caused then
to laugh heartily, the bright, Cheerful
environment completely changed the
mental attitude, and, of course, these
! conditions were reflected in the diges-
ton and every other part of the sys'
tenn. Laughter and good chez are
enemies of dyspepsia. Anything whicf
will divert the dyspeptic's mind from
his ailments will improve his digestion
When they were at home worrying
over their health, swallowing a little
dyspepsia with every m%outhful of food
of course, these women could not as
simulate their food. But when they
were having a jolly good time, they
forgot their ailments n were sur
prised afterwards to, find that they hao
enjoyed their food. The whole process
is mental.
People who go to health resorts at
tribute their Improvement to change
of air or to the waters they drink
when. as a matter of fact, it has prob
ably been wrought by change of en-
vironment, change of mental sugges.
ton. as much as by the change OF all
or water.
Spring waters, mountain OF sea air
often get a great deal Of credit Whicf
is due to recreation-good, wholesome
fun. When people go away on vaca'
lions or little outings they go for the
purpose of enjoying themselves, and
Of course. they are observation-disclosures
Magazine.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-27
THE GOWNS OF ROYALTY
DESCRIBED BY WORTH.

The greatest dressmaker in the world,
Worth, of Paris, Is writing a series of
articles for IHarper's Bazar-the first,
by the way, he has ever contributed to
any periodical. In the February Bazaar
he writes freely of the tastes of the
royal women who are his customers.
He says, among other things:
Il may, perhaps, be permitted to
digress a little here to speak of royal
ladies' taste in dress. Queen Alexandra
of England is a born artist in this
respect, inheriting the talent from her
late mother, the Queen Of Denmark
who taught her children what was be-
coming from their tenderest years in
the Copenhagen nursery. Queen Alex
andra could-often does-trim her own
hats and bonnets, and makes root-and-
branch alterations in even the most
recherche Paris millinery. Never does
her majesty permit the extravaganza
of fashion to invade her immense ward
robe.
"She does not ask, win panne OF
stiff brocade be favored?' or, Will fun
be admitted for, evening wear?' or, vii
tight sleeves last through another sea-
son2" No. And not because her males
ty is a law unto herself. 1t is merely
because she has exquisite taste and un.
Ierring1y chooses modes that become her
known beauty. The queen gets charm
ing ideas from museums and galleries
and used to design in the tapestry room
at Marlborough House under the di-
rection Of the late Lord Leighton"
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-27
THE CARE OF FURS.

Chinchflla fur is almost ruined If it
has been in a soaking rain and many
other furs will nave a b~edraggled look
if not properly dried. 1t is best to let
the water drip from the fur, then hang
from a core near the heat and lightly
beat from time to time. 1t is even adj
visable to fan the fur dry. Hard furs,
such as mink and lynx, require stiff
bristle brushes to smooth the fur. AL
ways stroke in the direction in which
the hair lies. The hair will mat if per-
mltted to dry only gradually, and if
too rapidly dried the skin will shrink
and bulge in places and will be like
wet leather that has crinkled and dried.
Some moisture can be absorbed with
hot towels.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-27
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L.HSHNTFRS

A brown jumper dress of broadcloth
has a severe circular skirt with a bias
stitched fold. The waist is embroidered
with silk IN the same color al Joins the
skirt with a fitted stitched belt. 1t is
extremely neat and is marked at an at
tractive price. 1t is found at the French
Shop.
An especially attractive shoe is of gun
metal kid, Blucher cut and plain toe.
The Cuban heel is not too high for COM
fort. 1t Is displayed at Marshall & Balls.
White petticoats are among the many
dainty things marked dow at Hahne s.
Co.'s. One pretty model is composed OF
f1ounce after fiounce of polka dotted lace.
For the lingerie dress nothing could be
more desirable.
For the lover of the opal some beauti-
full specimens can be seen at ]. Wiss &
Sons. They range from the deep blue
green to deepest fiery rose, and are at
tractively set with diamonds to offset the
bad luck.
With a ten-cent can of shoe paste the
dainty girl can keep her footwear shining
like the morning sun, Three minutes will
do the trick, and a can will last some
little time. These nickles and dimes for
a, Shine" count up very fast. The paste
can be found at Bisele's.
Long tan gloves are marked way below
value and are of splendid wearing quality.
They are on saleA at L. S. Plaut's.
There are still some Of those pretty ties
to be found at the David Straus store that
shout be snapped up in shrot order by
the girl who wears white collars. They
are shown In a variety of plaids ant
| stripes.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-27
IN THE SPHERE
OF WOMEN'S CLUBS.

Mrs. James M. Fisk will entertain the
Nova Caesarea Chapter at a musicale
scheduled to take place at her residence,
115S Broad street, Tuesday afternoon, Feb
ruary 4. The newly elected regent, Mrs.
Everard Hopwood. has called a business
meeting at her home, 70 Third avenue, to-
morrow morning to discuss matters Of in
terest to the chapter. New committees Will
he appointed, and the matter of making
the office of regent a rotary one will be
considered.
The subcommittee of the sociological de-
partment of the New Jersey State Fedora
ton of Women's Clubs will meet in the
Free Public Library Wednesday afternoon
at 2;SO o'clock. Mrs. William Thayer
Brown, the chairman of the department,
will preside.
For the first time In several months the
New Jersey Woman's Press Club will meet
in Newark next Monday afternoon In the
Free Public Library. Editors We Have
Interviewed will be discussed. The mem
bers will also furnish written opinions on
the topic What Should a Newspaper
Women's Club Be-"
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-27
rhe Rest of AM Argument.

ooh. n woman can always get the
hest of a man in an argument" a
the man, land anyway, If men do exag-
gerate, they never go one-quarter as
far in that respect as girls. For IN
stance. we never declare that we are
simply dead when we are signify
tired"
"No?" asked the girl. "Only yester-
day / heard a man say hat he was
dead to the world, and that his work
was killing him. Now, how could ne
be dead and still be undergoing the
process of being killed. :.
@Let's fight it out another time
requested he; 81 want to go home anu
think of a. good argument"
"Then you admit that you are de-
feated?" she asked, to which he replied:
s'Not exactly. Only you have scattered
my thoughts as women always 90
when hey begin to argue. That is
why they always get h last word
They do not refute mans accusations
hey simply tangle him up so that he
does not know what his real opinions
are"
proving that women are clever,
while men are only stupid she called
back as she Joined a group of chatter
ing friends.
But he was right. We do e~xaggerate
and we deserve to be lectured. Some
of the statements we hear in ordinary
conversation are nothing short OF
~Yidlculous. MOLLIE.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-27
A DAINTY APRON FOR
THE AMATEUR COOK.

One of the prettiest aprons is made
from a square of handkerchief linen.
1t is particularly pretty to wear when
manipulating the festive chatting dish.
One. particularly pretty and practical,
was fashioned from a square of hand
kerchief linen hemstitched on the o
sides. One of the corners was cut away
and replaced on the corner opposite,
lying exactly in the same position, thus
forming a pocket.
The raw edge was finished with a
braiding threaded with ribbon and a
little lace frill. The edge from which
the pocket was cut came out at the
waist line and wal set into a band
of braiding, the ribbon threading con
iinuing as ties going to the back.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-27
COST OF GRAND OPERA.
Nearly Two Millions Taken in at Box
Offices of Two New York Houses.

nav "a w a AAOAoNSs
Here are a few facts and figures,
contained in Success Magazine, which
will show the stupendous outlay for
the necessities of modern grand opera:
over 500 COSTUMES are required for
an opera like Aida"
Carpenters Louise is the most
expensive of all operas to produce. 1t
contains t~wenty-four principal parts.
Mr.. Hammerstein pays $500 at each
performance to the principals who APP
pear in it. 0
The hats, shoes, clothing n prop
critics used in Iris" al the Metropoli-
tan were imported from Japan at a
cost of 5000.
Last season Q9o6-7), $1,oO5, 1920 was
taken in at the box office of the Metro
politan, and $750,000 at the Manhattan.
This seasons subscriptions at the
Metropolitan aggregate 1925, 900. This
is the largest sum ever subscribed in
the history of the world to foster
opera.
Chorus singers average from $25 to
$50 a week. Some who have fine voices
and a good repertoire are paid even
III AGr.
Because Of the frequent in~disposition
of singers, three separate casts are
frequently rehearsed for each opera.
The Metropolitan has eight musical
directors and the Manhattan three.
The following are the prices paid to
famous artists for single perform
ances:
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. s 5000; Frem-
stad, $1,000; Sembrich, $1,000; Eames,
s 500; Farrar, $1,000; Cavalieri, 81, 100;
Gadski, $780,; Bonci, 81, 200; Cam
panari, 81. 200; Scott, $1,000; Chaliapine,
$500.
Neutrality-suspicious., $4,000; Tetrazzini,
$4,000; Schumann-Heinck $1,000; Gar
den, $1,750; zenatello. 81, 800; Bassi.
81, 200; Renaud, 81, 200; Sammarco,
s $1,000; Dalmores, $500; Gerville- Reache.
$700.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-27
BE SINCERE.

There is nothing which viii add so
much to ones power as the conscious
ness Of being absolutely sincere, genu-
ine. If your life is a perpetual lie, if
o are conscious hat you are not
what you pretend to be, you cannot be
strong. There is a restraint. a per-
petual hghHng against the truth going
on w~ithinfyou, a struggle which saps
your enerfy and warps your conduct,
says HomeRchat. Sham and shoddy are
powerlessi Ronly the genuine n the
true are wotth while.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-27

Please publish in your valuable paper a
method for cleaning a light brown teit
hat and obllge, A READER.
Clean with ammonia in a little water
II greasy wash with fuller's earth. BE
careful to dry In shape and do not apply
the liquid too freely. \
Please let me know as soon as possible
what should be written on a card attached
to a silver wedding gift. 1 cannot attend
and wish to send a gift. WAITING.
Write with regrets and heartiest con-
ordinations" or with hearty congratu-
iatlons and regrets that we Cor d can
not attend"
Would you kindly inform me through
the Question Box o to freshen velvet
ribbon which has been crushed by tying
With thanks, A SCHOOLGIRL.
First brush the ribbon to remove all
dust. Wet the wrong side thoroughly ana
draw slowly and tightly over a hot iron,
brushing the ribbon all the time. The
steam will raise the nap and make the
ribbon good as new. You will need some
one to help you hold the ribbon while you
brush.
VIII you please publish in your paper
n remedy that will keep the hair from
being dry and curly, and obllge, n. w.
A little good v~aseline rubbed into the
scalp thoroughly at night will tend to take
away the dryness Of the scalp and increase
the growth of the hair and give 1t gloss.
1t may be that the extreme dryness is due
to some scalp disease, in which case would
advise you TO consult a specialist.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-27
BOWS.

The little lingerie bows show no end
of pretty ideasA Some are made from
fine edging Of embroidery others, of
linen, have hemstitched ends and the
tiniest of lace motifs set in. above.
Batiste is trimmed with the narrowest
thread lace, and handkerchief linen is
often embroidered in a color or simply
hemmed with it, each and all perfectly
charming in effect.
Butterfly bows of colored chiffon and
velvet are added to the family of bows
this season.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-27
WOMEN THEIR ESCORTS.
South Jersey Men Guests at Leap Year
Dance,

BEVERLY, Jan. 27.-The first leap
wear dance of the season., given by
society folks, chiefly members of the
Fortnightly Club, was participated in
by people from Beverly. Edgewater
Park, Burlington, Florence. Mount
Holly. Philadelphia, Delanco, Riyerton,
Moorestown and Haddonfeld.
Each of the women guests was given
the privilege to invite a male friend.
The men were escorted to and from
the dance. Upon the women rested
the responsibility of attending to all
the little details and they performed
their parts with grace and dignity.
The lance was given In connection
with a benefit affair for the Beverly
Free Library, and among those who
helped to make it a success were Miss
Frances Petit, Miss Lillian de B. Keim
and Miss Claribel Albury.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-27
NN8M55
E9 a. SEA
MOBILIZE
Exaggeration.

"How we girls exaggerate," exclaim-
ed a mar in fun the other night, after
a girl had assured him hat she was
simply frozen to DEATH" and h a she
knew she would "die" If she did not go
right In the house.
'Talk about stretching a point occa-
sionally," he went on, "a man may be
guilty of that; but you girls can hardly
engage In conversation without using
superfuities of all sorts. o are al
ways simply dying to go to places
and you are all broken up If you can
not 60"
ut isn't true" cried the girl to whom
ne was talking.
ooh, but it is" he answered, "and
there are few exceptions to the rule.
Why, only the other day l met a girl
who would collapse If you accused her
OF lying. But as we stood talking she
began to tell me of a toothache she
had a week before. You just should
have seen my face she said, 1T swelled
until 1t was as large as a watermelon
Now If that isn't a cast of slight ex-
a%ggeration I'd like to know h Is
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-27
His Mistake.

"You should not judge all girls by a
few" declared his companion, evadlng
his question. Besides, you exaggerate
lust now yourself. You said she wou
collapse If one accused her of lying
And she would do nothing of the KIND.
She might become very indignant, but
| am quite sure she would not faint.
The man looked a little sheeplsh.
I'm not talking about myself just
now said he, Tn only drawing your
attention TO the shortcomings of your
SEX
"And incidentally revealing your
own chaffed the girl. THAT is why
the seedlings of you men have SO little
effect on us. Your efforts to pose as
being superior are of little avail be
cause we and it such an easy matter
to see through you" and she gave nm
one of her most condescending smiles
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-27
FOR THE S%CRAPBOOK.

Place a few drops Of oil of lavender in an
ornamental dish and half fill with boiling
water Just before dinner is served to give
a delightful freshness to the atmosphere OF
the room.
Make a solution Of washing soda and
warm water. Half fill the cruet and shake
well. Empty and half fill again, adding a
little rice. Shake vigorously, then rinse
with clear water. Dry inside with a SOFT
towel, II possible.
Never use soap on painted floors, as 1t
removes the paint. Dust the floor care
fully with a dry mop, then wipe with a
cloth wrung out of clear warm water. IL
the floor is very dirty add a little borax
to the water.
Few people know how to boil water. FIJI
the teakettle with freshly drawn water
and bring it quickly to a boil. Then use
Immediately. BY letting it stand and steam
the good water is evaporated, leaving the
lime, iron and dregs in the kettle. This
would make some people ill, and Is worse
thar no water at all.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-27
worm our N1aHTpREssEs.

Take a CASTOR nightdress and cut Il
off just under the sleeves. Run IN a
neat casing for tape to draw It together
around the coat hanger. This may be
slipped over any party dress and will
completely protect 1t from the dust.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-27
STRAY ITEMS OF INTEREST,

Liking for Oriental rugs Is often
money In the doctors pocket, in the
opinion of a London physician, who
says: "Most of the antique Persian
rugs are collected in various bazars
in the East, and when you consider
that the carpets are sometimes laid
down in fr%equented places to be walked
on or lent to the beggarS or street VEN
ders of the Eastern cities, you will see
how necessary it is to them to be thor
oughly cieansed. Before / have an an
tique rug in my home, under all circum-
stances do I have it specially fumigated.
In fact, l myself would go so far as to
forbid the importation OF Eastern fab
RIGS into any Occidental country unless
they had previously undergone some
purifying process. Many Of the other
wise un%accountable outbreaks of trop-
ical disorders in Paris, New York and
London are due to infection from Orien-
tai rugs"
Little is heard outside England these
days of Princess Henry of Battenberg,
vet time was when she figured largeB
in the cable dispatches. She still flour
ishes, trotting about London to open
bazars and to aid charities In other
ways, she is not the conspicuous
feature OF court news she vas in Queen
Victoria's later years. The mother of
the present monarch had a high opin-
ion of Princess Henry, as well as of
the priace, and 1t was a standing joke
that she made a practise of reading
+ to both of them extracts from her
journal in the Highlands. Queen Alex
andra imposes no such burden OF Prin-
cess Henry. Neither does the King.
In fact, it's doubtful If Edward has
kept a dairy, though there's no denying
it would make interesting reading.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-27
roR THE srR1NaY vE1I.

If the stiffness is out of your veil
and It is still. good, wrap 1t around a
pasteboard roll. stretching full width
and steam. Let dry on the roll and it
will be good as new.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-27

ing in winter. When 1t becomes damp
from perspiration 1t is air-tight, and a
draft striking 1t converts it into a cold
storage lining which could not be better
designed for pneumonia. A wool garment
will take up this Precipitation and the
warmth Of the body will evaporate il.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-27

clusion of everything that is hard or
crusty, will not only weaken the diges-
tive organs, but will lead to rapid decay
of the teeth. When these are not used
in the mastication of harder foods they
become weak just as any muscle will that
Is not given ufi sient work to do.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-27

Women who walk with no heels make a
mistake. The heel preserves the arch of
the foot and prevents 1t from becoming
fat. 1t keeps the ankle round and is a
help to the spine.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-27

To obviate indigestion drink your coffee
perfectly clear without milk or cream and
you will avoid any difficulty in hat direc-
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-27
EriendIr Criticism.

B~raggs-Yes, sir, l am a self-made
man.
Waggs--I thought there was a touch
Of the amateur about you.-Chidago
News.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-27
AIDS TO BEAUTY
AND GOOD HEALTH,

Apply arnica to a bruise II the skin is
unbroken. If broken wash the bruise and
epply v~aseline.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-27

A coming social event Of much Importance
in the Oranges is the second Of a series of
"debutante" dances to be given In the
Woman's Clubhouse. East Orange, Feb
ruary %. The dances have been arranged
by Mrs. Robert Hawkesworth, who has
the assistance Of the following patronesses:
Mrs. Thomas A. Edison, Mrs. Oliver De
G. Vanderbilt, Mrs. Charles Hathaway,
Mrs. Richard M. Colgate, Mrs. Benjamin
Douglas, Mrs. Robert Dun Douglass, Mrs.
Frank Arnold, Mrs. Aubert d. Smith, Mrs.
Francis NJ. Eppley and Mrs. William f.
Allen.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-27

Long tan gloves are marked way below
value and are of splendid wearing quality.
They are on saleA at L. S. Plaut's.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-14

Buy tea by the ounce
until you get Schilling's
Best; it makes no differ
ence then.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-14
PREHISTORIC ANIMALS.

NEW YORK, Feb. l3.-The Amer
ican Museum OF Natural History ha.
received samples Of the hair, WOO
and hide of mammoth, probably
the only sample of the outer covering
of this extinct animal now in Amer.
ica. They are from Elephant Point
Alaska place where various remains
OF prehistor animals have been
found.
The elephant is supposed to have
originated in Africa and to have tray
eled to all parts of the globe, devel-
oping hair for which the mammoth
is noted in the cold regions of North
ern Asia. The first mammoth was
discovered in Siberia nearly century
ago and since that time remains have
been found il Alaska presumably
having hoated across Bering Sea in
cased in ice. The only perfect speci-
men of the mammoth is in the mus
cum at St. Petersburg, having been
found ice-encased in Siberia.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-14
SUNDAY BLUE LAW ACTIVITY

CHICAGO, Feb. 13.-A despatch
to the Record Herald from Winnipeg
Manitoba, says:
Police officers are making out and
serving hundreds OF summonses for
alleged breaches of the Lords Day
Act. The campaign started two Sun
days ago and the first cases appeared
m police court yesterday. Already
some oOO summonses have been is
sued and several hundred more are
to be made out. The police are pro-
ceeding under instructions from the
police commission, their action being
a counter-movement opposed to ac-
tion by members of the Lords Day
Alliance. Each Sunday police have
pounced upon the undertakers and
numerals, newspapermen, transcribing
notes Of Sunday sermons and editors.
Another man was taking a bath when
the police arrested him.