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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-11-16
Rex Beach

II never fully realised before how
very large" Boyd said. And yet
without that amount the Seattle bank
won't back us to the remainder
"Oh, it's no use to tackle the busi-
ness on a small scale" Big George
! pondered for a moment. I'VE can't
wait much longer. We'd ought to be
m the coast now. We're shy twenty
five thousand dollars, chr"
Yes, and l can't see any possible
way of raising It. I've done the best
I could. and so has Clyde. but it's no
USE"
The strain of the past month was
evident in Emerson's face, which was
worn and tired, as If from sieepless
nights. OF late he had lapsed again
into hat respondent mood which
Fraser had observed in Alaska. his mo-
ments of depression growing more fire.
quent as the precious days slipped past.
Every waking hour he had devoted
to the promotion of his enterprise. He
had laughed at rebuffs and refused dis
enlargement; he mad solicited every
man who seemed in any way likely to
be interested. He had gone from office
to office, his hours regulated by watch
and notebook, always retailing the
same facts, always convincingly lucid
and calmly enthusiastic. But a scarcity
of money seemed prevalent. Those
who sought investment either had bet
ter opportunities or refused to finance
an undertaking so far from home, and
apparently so hazardous.
During those three years in the North
Boyd had worked with feverish haste
and suffered many disappointments;
but never before had he used such a
vast amount of force as in this
short month, never had fortune seemed
so maddeningly stubborn. But he had
hung on with bulldog tenacity. not
knowing how to give up. until at last
he had placed his stock to the extent
of seventy-hve thousand dollars. only
to realize that he had exhausted his
vital force as well as his list of ac-
quaintances. In public he maintained
a sanguine front, but in private he let
go, and only his two Alaskan friends
had sounded the depths of his disap-
pointment.
One other, to be sure, had some ink
ling of what troubled him, yet to Mil
dred he had never explained the pre-
else nature of his difficulties. She did
not even know his plans. He spent
many evenings with her. and she would
have given him more of her society
had he consented to go out with her.
for the demands upon her time We're
numerous; but this he could never
bring himself to do, being too wearied
in mind and body. and wishing to
spare himself any additional mental
disquiet.
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About Calling.


Dear Miss Doom:
I am a young lady % years old and
would like to ask your advice. / be-
came acquainted with a young man
last summer and almost every week
since then he has taken me to some
place of amusement.
I have never asked him to call and
he never has asked me about calling,
although l imagine he would like to do
SO. Lately he has seemed rather COOL.
Whose place is it to speak of calling.
his or mine? II I do not care for his at
%tentions, is 1T right for me to accept
his invitations?
Thanking you for any Information
you may give, I am, c. e. r.
There is no fixed rule about which
one should speak of calling. AS he has
been kind enough TO invite you to a
place of amusement SO often, and as
you have accepted so many of his in
vitations, it would seem as if you
might extend the courtesy of asking
him to call. If you do not car for him
1t is not right for you to accept his at
tention.
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A TO MEET.

There is one thing I am most par
ticular about said a young woman
who has ideas of her own, and good
ones, land that is, when I make an
engagement to meet any one. I make
the place of meeting as definite as pos
sible. If it is at a station. I say just
where in the station, whether to the
right or left of the entrance. and
whether 1 will be seated or standing
at the given hour. If it is in a store,
l locate the counter as carefully as
1 can, for there is SO much danger of
making a mistake at best. II | do not
pay special attention to this detail be-
forehand, I am pretty sure to have to
spend entirely too much time looking
for the person 1 would fnd-or in wait
ing for a pirson to ind me" she con-
cluded.
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"CalI him in" said Clyde, quickly.
at want to meet him. He looks just
my sort And accordingly Emerson
motioned to the fisherman. Seeing
there was no help for 1t, big George
composed himself and ventured timidly
across the portal, steering a tortuous
course toward his friends; but in thes
unaccustomed waters his bulk ace
unmanageable and his way beset with
perils. Deeming himself in danger OF
being run down by a waiter he sheered
to starboard and collided with a table
at which there was a theatre party
Fndeavoring to apologize he packed
into a great pottery vase. which rocked
at he impact and threatened to topple
from its foundation.
'I'd rather take an OK team through
this room than him. said Fraser. "HeI
wreck something sure
Conscious of the attention he was at
tracing on all sides, Big George be-
came seized with an excess Of awk-
wardness; his face blazed ana tne
perspiration started from his forehead
81 hope the head waiter doesn'
speak to him. Boyd observed. He Is
mad enough to rend him limb from
limb" But the words were barely
spoken when they saw a steward
hasten toward George and address him,
following which the big fellows voice
rumbled angrily:
mo, | amt made any mistake! Tn
a boarder here and you get out of my
way or III step on you" He STROBE
forward threateningly. at which the
waiter hoped over the train OF an
evening dress and bowed obsequiousiy'
The noise of laughter and many voices
ceased. In the silence George pursued
his way regardless of personal injury
or property damaged, breaking trail
as It were, to his destination. where he
sank Imply into a chair, which reake
beneath his weight. -.
"Gimme a lemonade, quick; I'm al
het ND" he ordered. II can't get nc
footholt on these fancy floors, they're
so dang slick"
After a haIf-dazed acknowledgment
of his introduction to Alton Clyde, he
continued: "rve been trying to has
Won for ten minutes" He mopped his
brow feebly.
"What is wrong%"
'EVGryL0lIlS lis bOu AcASJ 40
in this hotel. I've been trying TO sleeI
for three hours. but this band keeps
~plaving. and tina elevated railroad
breaks down every few minutes right
under my window. There's whistles
blowing, bells ringing, and-can't we
find some quiet road-house where I car
get an hours rest. Put me in a boiler
shop or a round-house, h ! car
go to sleep"
s.The hotels are all alike" Boyd an.
swered. You will oon get used TO it.
'ewho, me? Never! l want to gel
back to Gods country"
"Hurrah for you!" calculated Clyde
Sam here! and Tn going with you
"How's that?" questioned George.
"Mr. Clyde offers to put $4,000 tntc
the Zeal If he can go to Kalvik with
us and help run the cannery," e
planned Emerson
George looked over the clubman care
fully from his curly crown to his slen-
der, high-heeled shoes, then smiled
broadly.
TITS up to Mr.. Emerson. I'm Willing
il he is" whereupon, vastly sncour
aged, Clyde pro vDedsd to srpatiAts
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voice there was a metallic note. Il
have nothing to say" He turned q
very bright and very curious pair Of
eyes upon Georges companions. as if
seeking from them some hint as to his
victims presence there. 1t was but a
momentary flash of inquiry. however,
and then his gaze. passing quickly over
Clyde and Fraser, settled upon Elmer
son.
Mr.. Bait and I had a business mis-
understanding. he said, smoothly,
which l hoped was forgotten. It didn't
amount to much
AT this Bait uttered a choking snarl
and stepped forward, only to meet
Boyd, who intercepted him.
Behave yourself he ordered. Don't
make a scene and before the big fell
low could prevent it he had linked arms
with him, and swung him around. The
movement was executed so naturally
that non Of the patrons of the cafe no
ticed 1t, except, perhaps, IS a prepara-
ton for departure. Marsh bowed civilly
and returned to his seat, while Boyd
sauntered toward the exit, his arm,
which controlled George, tense as iron
beneath his sleeve. He felt the fisher
man great frame quivering against
him and heard the excited breath halt
ing in his lungs; but possessed with the
sole idea of getting him away without
disorder. he smiled back at Clyde and
Fraser, who were following. and chatted
agreeably with his prisoner until they
had reached the foyer. Then he re-
leased his hold and said. quietly:
You'd better go up to your room and
cool of. You came neal spelling every
thing"
He tried to shake hands," George
mumbled, with me! That thieving
whelp tried to shake" He trailed off
into an unintelligible jargon of curses
and threats which did not end until he
had reached the elevator. Here Alton
Clyde ciamored for enlightenment to
the reason for this eruption.
THAT is the fellow we will have tc
fight" Boyd explained. He is the head
of the cannery combination at Kalvik
and a bitter enemy of Georges. If he
suspects our motives or gets wind OF
our plans, we're done for"
Clyde spoke more earnestly than al
any time during the evening. well
that absolutely settles it as far as
am concerned. This is bound to enc
in a row."
you mean you don't want to joir
us?'
Don't want to- Why, I've just go
to, that's all. The ten thousand is
yours. but if you don't take me alons
I'll stow away"
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Young Girls Hair.
Dear Miss Doom:

Dear Miss Doom:
Would you please tell me how a girl
Is years of age ought to wear her hair?
Thanking you in advance,
A CONSTANT READER.
1t depends IN how tall o are and
the length of you dresses A girl Of
Is does not, as a rule, veal her hair UP.
Your hair can be braided and the braid
turned under and tied with a ribbon.
in a pompadour. whichever is most
becoming.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-11-16

Crepe de chine and all similar mate
rails are exceedingly smart this sea-
son, and this model is one of the pref
test possible for their use. The five
gored skirt is shirred to form a girdls.
and 1t is held at flounce depth by a
band that gives the suggestion of the
drawn in effect, WITHOUT hampering
movement. The one-piece blouse is as
smart as can be. The little yoke of
lace and the trimming of silk give a
distinctive touch. In addition to its
other advantages, the gown is a very
simple one to make. The blous is
cut in one with the sleeves, so that all
fitting into. the arm-holes is obviated,
and there are only the under-arm
seams to be sewed up. If liked, the
skirt can be made long. but those that
clear the ground, are being much used
now, and they are always pretty as
well as practical. If a round neck is
wanted, the yoke of h blouse car
be omitted. All the fashionable thin
materials are appropriate. Marquisette
would be lovely, so made. Messaline Is
well adapted to the design. and there
Is indeed a long list that might be
given. M~arquisette over the founda-
lions of Persian silk or one of contrast
ing color would be smart for a some
what more dressy gown. The crepe de
chine illustrated is admirable, and the
design also suits still simpler material,
such as challis and the like.
The quantity of material required for
the medium size is 2A yards 81 or "a,
IL yards 32 or IL yards A inches wide.
with II yard of all-over lace, and "a
yard of silk for trimming. For the
skirt will be needed Z yards q, "a OF
80, or Az yards A inches wide, with
11a yards of banding; for the two bows
will be needed 8 yards of ribbon.
A May Manton pattern 1854. sizes 81
to AZ inches bust, and of the skirt 66S3,
sizes % to 80 inches waist will be
mailed to any address by the Fashion
Department of this paper on receipt OF
ten cents. Of in haste send an addi-
tional two-cent stamp for letter post
age, which insures more prompt deliv-
ery.)
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upon his own surprising qualifications.
While he was speaking. a party Of
three men approached, and seated
themselves at an adjoining table. As
they pulled out their chairs, Big George
CHANGED to glance in their direction;
then he put down his lemonade glass
carefully.
Whats the matter?' Boyd demand
ed, in a low tone, for the big fellows
face had suddenly rome livid, while his
ragged animal.
That's him." George growled.
THAT'S the dirty hound!"
"Sit still" commanded Fraser; for
the fisherman had showed back from
the table and was rising, his hands
working h%ungrily. the cords in his neck
standing out rigidly. Seeing the muir
der-light IN his companions eyes the
speaker leaned forward and thrust the
big fellow back into the chair from
which he had half lifted himself.
Don't make a fool of yourself" he
cautioned.
Clyde, who had likewise witnessed
the giants remarkable metamorphosis,
now inquired its meaning.
That's him." repeated George. his
eyes glaring redly. That's Willis
Marsh"
"Where?- Emerson whiried c~uriously,
but there was no need for George 70
point out his enemy, for one of the
| strangers stood as II frozen, with his
hand upon the back Of his chair, an
expression of the utmost establishment
upon his face. A smile was dying from
his lips.
Boyd beheld a plump, thiok-set man
of 3s in evening dress. There was
nothing distinctive about him except,
perhaps, his hair. which was of a de-
cided reddish hue. He vas light Of
complexion; his mouth was small and
Of a rather womanish appearance, due
to the full red lips. He was well
groomed, well fed: in all ways he WA
a typical city-bred man. He might
have been q broker. though he did not
carry the air of any particular profess
sion.
That he was, at all events, master OF
his emotions he loon gave evidence,
| Raising his brows In recognition, he
nodded pleasantly to Bait; then, as II
on second thought, excused himself to
his companions and stepped toward the
other group. The legs of Georges chair
| scraped noisily on the tiles as he rose;
the sound covered Fraser's quick ad-
monition:
Take 1t easy, pal; let him talk"
How do you do. George? What in
| the name of goodness are you doing
here? 1 hardly recognized you"
| Marsh's voice was round and musical
his accent Eastern. With an assump-
ton of heartiness, he extended a white
| gloved hand, which the big, uncouth
man who faced him refused to take.
The other three had risen. George
seemed to be cropping. for a retort
Finally he blurted out, hoarsely:
Don't offer me your hand. It's
dirty. IT'S got blood on It'll"
NONSENSE Marsh smiled. Lets
be friends again, George. .Bygones are
bygones. I came over TO rake up with
you and ask about affairs at Kalvik. If
you are here on business and L can
help"
"You dirty rst." breathed the fisher
man.
VERY well; If you wish to be obsti-
nate" willis Marsh shrugged his
! shoulders csreieesfy, although In his
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-11-16
Historical Events.

Dear Miss Margery Doom:
VIII you please let me know what
memorable events (American) occurred
on the 9th and 18th of April? What Is
meant by a play on words In connec
ton with titles of books in contests
such as the STAR and Evening Mall
conducted? Yours truly, H. A.
On April 8, 1865, General Lee sur
rendered at ~Appomattox. There is no
historical event customarily observed
on April Is. Lincoln was a~ssassinated
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-11-16
NEWS F0R SHoRERS

Boys overcoats in gray, brown and
greenish mixtures, well made and
warm, are moderately priced at L. s.
Plaut & Co.'S.
At Hahne & Co S. will be found a be-
wildering assortment of hair ornaments
for evening wear, from the simple lit
tie rosebud wreath for the debutante to
the elaborate aigrette and buckle for
the dignified matron.
A long stole and wide muff of pointed
fox, a fur that is decidedly becoming
to young girls, may be purchased rea-
sonably at L. Bamberger & Co.'S.
A dainty little French handmade
chemise, prettily embroidered, is among
the special bargains at the David
Straus store.
Smart veilings in light and heavy
meshes are displayed at L~issner's.
There is also a special showing of auto
wells in new shaded effects.
At Marshall & Balls will be found
embroidered silk stockings in shades to
match evening gowns.
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CHAPTER X.
Wherein Boyd Emerson Is Twice
Amazed.

Wherein Boyd Emerson Is Twice
Amazed.
X TEARLY a mont had elapsed
when Emerson at last expressed
to George the encouragement
that for several days had lain silently
in both mems minds.
'It looks like failure, doesn't it?"
Sure does. You've played your
string out, eh?"
Absolutely. I've done everything
except burglary, but l can't raise that
hundred thousand dollars. From the
way we started Off it looked easy, but
times are hard. and we bled my
friends OF every dollar they car spare.
In fact. some of them have put in more
than they can afford"
It's an awful big piece Of money
Bait admitted. with q sigh.
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Cocoanut TTmbaIes.

Dissolve three tablespoonful Of corn
starch in one pint of milk, add three
tablespoonfuls of powdered sugar and
a pinch Of salt. and boil for ten min
utes. Add to this n cupful Of grated
cocoanut and the whites of three eggs
beaten stiff. Let it cool in small moulds
and serve with boiled custard poured
over II.
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making money out of his voice at the
opera.
B~yles-That's right. mum.
Farmers wfie-where did he learn
singing?
Byles-Oh. he don't sing. mum. He
calls the carriages,-New Haven Reg
lister.
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LARGEST Vote Polled.

Dear Margery Doom:
Will you kindly tell me If Hudson
county polled more votes than Essex
in 19os2 READER.
The official figures in the State Man
ual show that Hudson county in 1908
polled IN the Republican and Demo
cratic tickets a total of 3D. 500 for the
presidential electors. Essex polled 49,
SIS.
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THE MENU RECIPES.
Egg and Green-pepper Salad.

Boil the eggs very hard, and when
cold chop them up fine. Chop up an
equal amount Of green pepper, also
very fine; mix the W together thor
oughly, and serve with French dress
ing on medium-sized lettuce leaves.
The salad should be served on the
plates from which it iss to be eaten,
as it is very difficult to serve well from
a bowl
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| ousewives and Prices.

Y10SeWVeS ana Fr1CcS.
Todays news confirms HI rurnors W welcomed SO gladly last week TO
enect that prices Of foodstuhs were actually on the decline.
Housewives let thu toast burns and the coffee boil over this morning
ale they read that most meats are two cents cheaper thn one shortm ont
60 with. -four sugar n various other staples sliding rapidly into thu sam
1ownward path.
Wholesalers now claim that IL the consumer in the city. d. not get
4 cheaper meats-or get meats cheap~-tt will be h fault of the retailers only.
It looks as. if ones more anxious parents would be able to Keep tner
youngsters bodies clothed n stonac chs filled At the same time For, many
months-too many months-t has been either one or thu other a statemen
which n sman-salared man will rea dny confirm.
Thanksgiving wa a day set apart by u forefathers to publicly express
their gratitude for warmth, clothing, plenty of food and other material bless
ings bestowed during the year
This season, then, all overt the land will people Ia reasont % celebrate
Thanksgiving Day with particular fervor
A News Item.
Mister Turkey, rho last Novem Der a mighty clipper because he
knew e vas out If the financial reach OF most folks, was seen this morn
ing with tail feathers and comb dropping disconsolatdy. His obble dwindled
from triumphant defiance to a cultural gurgnng that ws thu forerunn of
his swan song. Hiram the Farmland, had carelesay dropped a market re-
port in thu barnyard, and Mister Turk had been slancing W. his w obt-
uary notice.
shook his mead viii a what's the us g" expression. when only yesterday he
Nothing IT, say; LIES too short" va his only remark tic reporters His
attitude vas quickly communicated o the hens geese ducks hat sur
rounded him. The only unditurbed les were a tough old rooster a
number Of little sucking pigs, who IN derstood nt their otner gloom
representations anent the slaughter of nnocents.
Rumors that the barnyard citizens were going to lee n massec ohd not
be confirmed. Hiram the Farmland. W h started all Of the trouble has been
detailed % watch closely. AS we 20 o press the excitement is growing.
Read tomorrows Kingdom for n var ucuiars.
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on April IA, 1866. A play on words in
connection with titles of books means
that the title of a book is character
lied by a picture; also one or more
words with the same pronunciation.
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MISUNDERSTANDING

MISUNDERSTANDING
Grapes
Cereal with cream
Poached eggs on toast
Dreamed potatoes
Coffee
LUNCHEON
Canned salmon-fried potatoes
Lettuce Brown bread
Sliced pineapples Waters
Tea
DINNER
Tomato soup
Broiled steak Mashed potatoes
Baked macaroni Stewed carrots
Egg and green-pepper salad
Apple pie Cheese
Coffee
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Correspond ats r requested
not to sen stamps o personal
replies. Miss Doon's mall Il too
heavy to permit her to write
private letters.
Letters written ON both sides
of paper Will not he considered.
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N THAT'S NO JOKE.

Now. Willie. what on earth are you
crying that way for?"
'sBoohoo. My teeth stepped on my
tongue!"
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1884 One-Piece Over Blouse, "a to AZ
bust.
1888 Five Gored Shirred Skirt, % to 81
waist.
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THE CALL 0E THE STAGE.

no Be Continued Tomorrow,
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velope, to avoid delay at the p~ostofice.
The names of the prize-winners will be
announced in the STAR Wednesday
evening, November %.
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r INA say the papers, has been paid
5000 by the CHAMBERS to keep away from this
- country.
Now, if sorneo ne would only give the Chanlers a like
sum of money to keep still perhaps we'd get a respite
from staring this spectacular case in the face every time
we put on our sp ectaces and settle down to read.
To publish all of the news all of the time is the
business of a new spaper. But there is hardly a doubt
that editors. cop y-readers, reporters and Office boys
would be as hear tiy glad as the public to have the
Chanler-Cavalieri episode sink gracefully into oblivion.
with but two. lines on an obscure middle page to note
said DISAPPEARANCE.