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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-02-09

CLEANING FEATHERS.


Feathers may be cleaned with gaso-
line or with a paste, or sometimes
washing in soap and water may be
the best plan.
To clean with gasoline fill a wide
mouthed glass Jar with gasoline, add
ing a little good white soap jelly.
The feather Is laid In such a bath
and allowed to remain there over night
closely covered.
Next morning the contents of the jar
are poured into a clean vessel and the
feather is drawn through the fingers
until the soil is removed. The feather
is then rinsed in clean gasoline and
hung to dry.
To clean with a paste, mix to a thick
cream raw starch and alcohol. Cover
the feather thickly with this and allow
1t to become dry. Then brush away
the starch.
To wash with water make a suds
with lukewarm water and soap jelly.
the latter made from good white soap.
Thoroughly clean by dipping up and
down in the suds and drawing through
the fingers.
When clean. rinse In warm, clear
water.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-02-09
H~<~~- .Ax<
Things Without Ceremony

pT-THIS as been aned In ae If all manner of things which end to I'M
barass u daily mode of living and rob u of what little natural
- ness W 10 still possess; but If W e were to call it HI al e of living along
the line of least resistance. there would probably occur a revolution among
those who want to maxi us what we are not Yet despite the constant n
sHtence OF the strenuousness OF modern purpose whether In, making for
noble ends IT mere personal convenience lin pleasant occupations, it is p
parent or should be apparent, that what is reany aimed at is he simpHhca-
ton of existence by making it innocent of rules, formahtes, indeed. of
verifying which appertains to h acrimonious.
In other Words, re- are given to sa ing that we "hate a fuss;'a an when
We are asked to take part in anything behind which may loom the suspicion
of a ceremony, w e agree % submit-but hope there isn't going 10 be any
fuss OF bother" Hotesses who understan the prevailing symptoms of the
day n that he strongest duceme thyc can hole nut to those they ask
to unch OIL dine is to come n do without any fuss"
In this a we strive to strip life of its embroidery and remove all
those little Celebrations of simpler actions which at me lime constituted the
difference between refinement an a rough and ready mode of existence. Just
ourselves"-and our sahshness, is the motto of the unceremonous world,
which does nt hesitate to excuse itself rom all the small embellishments
of word and deed because they are such a bother"
There is q section of society," perhaps largely male, which prdes itself
o having edited the laws of etiquette by the process Of wholesale eimna-
tion. This work conscientiousy executed in the belief hat a greater de-
of happiness n enjoyment is to be gained by emitting as much as
possible of what belongs to higher civilization when humanity consorts.
Ceremony is regarded as a kijoy and mar spot, and those who oppose it
to think that men and women get on better when they are free
tt be moderately frank, which is to a rude to n another. Having in
auguratd the Systematically unceremo nious procedure If society they may,
perhaps ALREADY begin to feel that 1t reacts against them IRON a direction
they did nt reckon O. I.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-02-09
A Splendid Hazard m ss;ss
---coYNGr BY BomS MHRnL co, Mo--
By
Harold
MacCrath

a baronetcy. threw In a parcel of land
and a purse. That was the end of It. as
far as 1t related to the emperor. Water
loo came and with 1t vanished the en-
pire; and II would be a long time before
a baron of the empire returned to any
degree OF popularity. For years the
matter was forgotten. The documents
In the case. the letters Of patent, the
DEEDS and titles to the land, and a
single Napoleonic scrawL these gath
cred dust In the loft. When I heard
this tale the thing which appealed to
me most keenly was the thought that
over in Bavaria there exists the only
real direct strain Of Napoleonic blood:
a Teuton, one of those who had brought
about h downfall of the empire"
You say eXists?" interjected Cath
eve.
Exists" la~conically.
You have proofs?" demanded Ffts-
gerald.
The very BEST In the world. I have
not only seen those patents, but / have
seen the man"
Very interesting" agreed Breitmann.
brushing the crumbs into his hand and
dropping them on his plate. But. 70
on"
What a man" breathed Fitzgeraid.
who began to see the drift of things.
Il proceed, then. Two generations
passed. 1 doubt II the third genera
ton OF this family has ever heard OF
the affair. One day the last of his
race, in clearing up the saIable things
In his house-for he had decided 70
lease i~t-stumbled on the scant history
of his ~forebears. He was at school then,
a promising youngster. brave, cheerful
full Of adventure and curiosity. Con-
trary to the natural sequence of events.
he chose the navy, where he did very
well. But In some way Germany found
out what France already knew. Here
was a fine chance for a stroke of poll
tics. Trance had always watched;
without fear, however. but with half
formed wonder Germany considered
the case; why not turn this young fell
low loose on France, Il worry and
harry her? So, quietly Germany bore
on the youth In that cold -blooded, Teu-
tonic way she has, and forced him
of the navy.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-02-09
This Horne-Mode Cough
Syrup VIII Surprise You
Stops Even whoopInG Cough
Quickly. A Family supply
at Small Cost.

Hero is a homemade remedy that
takes hold of a cough instantly and
viii usually cure the most stubborn
case in "a hours. This recipe makes
a pint-enough for q whole family.
You couldn't buy as much or as good
ready made cough syrup for $3.50.
Mix one pint of graduated sugar
with ". pint Of warm water. and stir
2 minutes. Put III ounces of Pinex
(hfty cents WORTH in a pint bottle,
end add the Sugar Syrup. This keeps
perfectly and has a pleasant taste
children like It. Braces up the appe-
tite and is slightly laxative. which
helps end a cough.
You probably know the medical value
of pine in treating asthma, bronchitis
and other throat troubles, sore lungs.
etc. There is nothing better. Pinex is
the most valuable concentrated COM
pound of Norway white pine extract,
rich in guiaicol and all the natural
healing pine elements. Other prepare
tions will not work in this formula.
The prompt results from this mex
pensive remedy have made friends for
1t In thousands of homes in the United
States and Canada, which explains why
the plan has been initiated often, but
never successfully.
A guaranty of absolute satisfaction.
or money promptly refunded, goes with
this recipe. Your druggist a Pinex
or will get 1t for you. II not, send to
The Pinex o.. Fit Wayne. Ind.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-02-09
Date Pudding.

Shred and chop fine enough best beef
suet to make one cupful. Beat the
suet, one cup coarse granulated sugar.
and two egg yolks together until light
Then add one cup milk and three cups
of flour. Beat smooth; add a teaspoon
full cinnamon. half a grated nutmeg,
a little salt. q t~easpoonful Of baking
powder and the whites of the eggs
we'll beaten. Mix we'll and add one
pound of washed, stoned and chopped
dates. lightly Toured. Turn into a
creased mold and place In a kettle of
boiling water. and keep boiling rapidly
for three hours. Serve as soon as done,
with q hard sauce.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-02-09

THAT will interest me-" Fitzgerald
cried. Tell IT,"
M. Ferraud cleared his throat with
sharp ahem and proceeded to burnist
his crystals. Specks and notes were
ever adherlng to them. He held then
up to the light and pretended to looi
through them; he saw nothing but the
secretary's abstraction.
I'VE were talking about treasures
the other night" began the French
man, and I came near telling 1t then
1t Is a story of Napoleon"
Never a better moment to tell It."
said the admiral, rubbing his hands in
pleasurable anticipation.
IT say to you at once that the tale
Is known to few, and has V had
any publicity. and must never have
any. Remember that, If you lease. Mr..
Fitzgerald. and o also, Mr.. Brett
mann.
IT beg your pardon" said Breitmann.
II was not listening"
NJ. Ferraud repeated his request
clearly.
II am no longer a newspaper writer"
Breitmann affirmed, clearing the fog
out of his head. "a story about Ma
poleon; will 1t be true?"
Every word of it." NJ. Ferraud
folded his arms and sat back.
During the pause Hildegarde shiv-
cred. Something made her desire
madly to thrust a hand out and cover
M. Ferraud's mouth.
I'VE have all read much about Ma
poleon 1 cannot recall how many
lives range shoulder to shoulder
on the booksellers shelves. There
have been letters and memoirs,
anecdotes by celebrated men and
women who were his contemporaries.
But there is one thing upon which we
shall all agree, and that is that the en-
peror was in private life something of
q beast. Al a soldier he was the peer
Of all the Caesars: as a husband he was
vastly inferior TO any emperor. This
story does not concern him as emperor.
II in my narrative there occurs any
thing offensive, correct me instantly. [
speak English fiuently, but there are
still some idioms I trip on
I'll trust you to steer straight
enough" said the admiral.
THANK you. Well, then, once upon a
time Napoleon was In Bavaria. The
country was at that time his able5t
ally. There was a pretty peasant girl"
A knife clattered to the floor. Par
don't" whispered Hildegarde to Cath
eve. "I am clumsy" She was as
white as the linen.
II believe" continued M. Ferraud,
that It was in the year 1918 hat the
emperor received a peculiar letter. IT
begged that a title be conferred upon a
pretty little peasant boy. The emperor
was a grim humorist, I may say in
passing; and for this infant he created
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-02-09

Care of Clothing
4EE4FE

X TANY a dollar can be saved by knowing how to dry feathers, plumes
~ and boas. Shake off all the watert that will come and then hold over
' direct heat such Is a radiator or stove top shaking gently all the
time. This will separate and make the feathers curl beautifully. Too great
heat will burn, 81 1t should be very gentle Plumes should be held with the
finished parto Of the RIB next the heat {
Umbrellas are rarely dried properly to prdong the useful
OF the silk They should be closed and stood han
die down, in a place where they nay drain until quite dry In this position
the moisture "a run off, while If left point down the dampness soaks in about
the head, eventually roting the silk there. To per them &c dry curves the
ribs SO that h umbrella will not roll tightly.
To clean white silk or linen parasos open wide and scrub with a nail
brush and thick lather made OF tepd water and white soap. Go over every
inch several times to avoid streaks. Rinse wen-in a bathtub II possible
to GET off every particle of lather, and dry pen in the shade.
All arments touching the flesh should 20 spread to the air II hey are to
be worn again or consigned to the laundry
White silk stockings gloves. shoelaoes and chiffon ves should be washed
out in tepid suds rned thoroughly pu lied smooth and hung to dry. Never
use hot water On silk; it yelows it.
1t is we'll to form the habit If going over the clothes to be worn next day
before ne retres. no matter how late 1t may be. an look after the little
things that invariably need attention. One ca nap a little longer in the
morning without the rest deHroyng consciousness that there are a dozen
things to b. done before one can dress in time for h last cal fr breakfast
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-02-09

6732 Six-Gored Skirt, % to 80 waist.
Persian materials combined with vel
vet are exceedingly smart this season.
This gown is made of challis with yoke
of lace. The one-piece blouse is plain
and simple, yet perfectly graceful n
becoming, and the six-gored skirt is
made of the heavier material to about
flounce depth. The little frill of lace
on the blouse gives a dainty touch n
is exceedingly smart; altogether the
design is a most attractive one for a
practical gown. Cashmere could be used
in place of the challis, or silk could be
combined with the velvet. or in place
of the velvet could be used satin or
any preferred material. The skirt is
laid in q box plait at front n back
and can be made as illustrated or Of
one material throughout as preferred.
The blouse is the simplest possible, with
a little yoke Joined to the upper edge
and with sleeves that are gathered into
straight cuffs.
For the medium size will be required,
for the blouse, "a yards of material 27
inches wide, ia yards SO or IL yards
A inches wide, with one-half yard of
velvet for the trimming, one-half yard
of a~ll-over lace; for the upper por-
ton of the skirt will be needed Az
yards of material 81, ia yards A and
for the lower portion, 3h yards q or
"a yards A inches wide.
A May Manton pattern of the blouse
No. 1854, sizes 81 to AZ inches bust or
of the skirt No. 67S2, sizes % to 80
inches waist, viii be mailed to any ad-
dress by the Fashion Department of
this paper on receipt of ten cents for
each. IF in haste send an additional
two-cent stamp for letter postage,
which insures more prompt d~elivery.)
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-02-09
A Valentine Party.


Dear Margery Doom:
I am going to have a valentine party
and would like to know what. games
to play, also What to serve? Thank
ing o in advance for the informa-
ton, I am, yours truly, L. e. N.
You can give a valentine card party
If o wish the game to be hearts,
euehre, whist, casino or any other you
chose. The valentine idea can be ear
ried out by heart-shaped tallies, or
small valentine tallies. Little cupids
and hearts may be hung around the
room as decorations. II you do not
care to make 1t a card party games of
any kind may be played and prizes
given to the winners, the prize to be
something hat will carry out a valen-
tine day suggestion. For refreshments
o can serve chicken salad, rolls or
sandwiches, ice cream and cake, bon
bons and coffee.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-02-09

ut has not Zee necessary to listen;
I need only to watch"
We'll, what is it to your"
Take care, Karl! You a not talk
to me like that"
Don't drive me. then. Oh" with d
sudden turn of mind, Il am sorry that
you can not understand"
IF l hadn't l should owe have
given you my promise not to speak.
There was a time when you had right
on YOU side, but that time ceased to
be when you lied to me. How little
you understc cd ne! Had you spoken
frankly and generously at the start,
God knows 1 shouldn't have refused
you. But you set out to walk over my
heart to get that miserable slip OF
paper, All! had l but known! / say to
you, you will fail utterly and miser-
ebly. You are either blind or mad!"
Without a word in reply to this
prophecy he turned and left her; and
as soon as he had vanished she kissed
the spot on the rail where his hand
had rested and laid her W there.
When at last she raised 1t, the rail-
was nc longer merely damp, 1t was wet.
Now then" began Fitzpatrick. tax
ing M. Ferraud firmly by the sleeve, II
have come to the end Of my patience.
What has Breitmann to do with all
this business?"
will you permit me to polish my
spectacles?" mildly asked M. Ferraud.
Its the deuce of a job to get you
into a corner" Fitzgerald declared.
but 1 have your promise and you
recollect that l know things
which might interest Mr.. B~reitmann."
"Croyez-vous gull pleuve? II fat
bien du vent" adjusting his spectacles
and viewing the clear sky and tho Sc
bosom Of the Mediterranean. Then
NJ. Ferraud turned round with: "Ah.
Mr.. Fitzgerald, this man Breitmann Is
what you call poor DEVIL Is 1t not2
At dinner tonight ! shall tell q story,
at once marvellous past belief and
pathetic. l shall tell this story against
my best convictions because l wish him
no harm, because / should like to save
him from black ruin. But, attend me;
my efforts shall be as wind blowing up
on stone; and / shall not save him. An
~alienist would tell you better than 1
can. Listen. You have watched him,
have you not? To you he seems like
any other man? Yes? Keen-witted,
gifted, a bit of a musician, a good deal
OF a scholar? Well, had I found that
paper first, there would have been no
treasure hunt. l should have torn It
into one thousand pieces; l should have
saved him. in spite of himself. and have
done my duty. also. He is mad, mad as
a whirlwind, as a tempest, as a fire, as
a sandstone"
About what?'
Tonight, tonight"
And the why little man released him
self and hustled away to his chair,
where he became buried in rugs and
magazines,
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-02-09

The girl n boy who SEND In the
neatest correct answers can have their
choice of a box of paints, a good book,
a penknife or any n of several very
fascinating games. If the writing is
not legible the coupon will be rejected.
Uncle Jack will publish the picture OF
any prize winner who cares to send
him a photograph. Ping-pong and tim
type pictures cannot be used.
Only children under Is years of age
are eligible to compete. Be sure to
place a two-cent stamp on the en-
velope, to avoid delay at the p~ostoffice.
The names of the prize-winners will be
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-02-09
To Cut Butter.

Dear Marsery Doom:
I have been told there is a way to
prevent butter from sticking to the
knife when 1t is to be cut for the
table. Can you tell me what 1t is? And
oblige. COOK.
To cut table butter without having it
stick to the knife wet in cold water
a piece of the oiled paper In which the
butter comes wrapped and fold it over
tho cutting edge of the knife.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-02-09

A Hoosier school master, some years
ago. when teaching his first school in
one of the districts of Indiana, was
questioning his class of beginners as to
their knowledge of tht A, B. Cs. He
said to a small boy: walter. how far
do you know your A. B. cs?"
Small Boy (~measuring off about four
inches on his new lead penciD-"About
that far."-Mack's National Monthly.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-02-09
Name of Street.

Dear Miss Marsery Doom:
VIII you kindly publish in your
Wednesday Evening STAR If there is
such a street in Newark as Church
street. and II so, kindly locate same2
By so doing you will greatly obNge.
ANXIOUS.
There is no street of that name given
In the city directory or listed on a map
of the city.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-02-09
THE pRIzE.WINNERS.

Many children were smart enough to
find the correct answer to last Thurs
days mathematical puzzle, which was
Binghamton. The two following chill
dren were awarded the prizes:
HELEN NJ. WATT, aged IL, 40 Hud-
son street, Newark (book); THEO-
DORE r. CHERRY, aged 6, 445 Wash
ington avenue Newark (box of ~paints).
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-02-09
CHAPTER Xxx.
An Old Scandal.

1~ORSICA tomorrow" said the
~ admiral.
Napoleon said Laura.
Romance" said Cathewe.
Treasures said M. Ferraud.
Hildegarde felt uneasy. Breitmann
toyed with the bread crumbs. He was
inattentive, besides.
Napoleon. There is an old scandal"
unused M. Ferraud II don't think that
auv OF Won have heard H."
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-02-09

Correspondents are requested
not to send stamps for personal
replies. Miss DOon's mail is too
heavy to permit her to write
private letters.
Letters written on both sides
of paper will not be considered.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-02-09
Stain from Silk Thread.
Dear Margery Doom:

Dear Margery Doom:
In washing a pillow top I used borax
soap and the color from the silk thread
ran. Can you kindly tell me some
thing that will take 1t out7 And oblige
DOT.
There is nothing that will take out
the stain of the colored silk.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-02-09
AUNTMATTYyMENu
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FRIDAY-BREAKFAST
Oranges
Oatmeal and cream
Broiled salt mackerel
Dreamed potatoes
Mullins Coffee
LUNCHEON.
Fried oysters Cold-slaw
French fried potatoes
Lemon Jelly Waters
Tea
DINNER.
Corn soup
Salmon salad French dressing
Mashed potatoes Spinach
Date pudding Coffee
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-02-09
News F0R SHoRfRS


The. David Straus store has a line of
ha~nd-crocheted aviation hoods suitable
for automobiling or can be worn eve
nings during the summer in the coun-
try, mountains, or at the seashore.
There are many styles in solid colors
and white, and solid colors with COM
bination borders.
A sale of women's comfort shoes Is
being held at L. Bamberger & Co.'S
and may be purchased in laced and but
ton. Also, patent colt, gun metal, calf
and vici kid shoes.
Very alluring and tempting in price
are the messaline waists displayed at
Hahne & Co.'s. A choice may be had
in black or colors, with hair-line stripes,
circular or inlay collars. combination
trimmed, finished with gilt buttons and
made with newest sleeve effect.
front of the spring season in stylish
yoke effect of valenciennes and Venice
insertion and strips of embroidery are
to be found at L. s. Plaut's.
Motor and walking coats, as well as
rain coats. silk. wool and wash dresses.
in addition to tailor-made Waists, are
offered as exceptional 1t Marshall &
Balls.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-02-09
Taking an Oath.

Dear Margery Doom:
Kindly state in your helpful and in
teresting column how the custom of
swearing on the Bible came in vogue2
And oblige,
AN INTERESTED READER.
The custom of swearing on the Bible
comes from the ancient Jews, who at
first touched their phylocteries-small
cases inscribed with texts from the Old
Testament in taking oaths. and later
laid their hands upon the Book of the
Law.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-02-09

announced in the STAR on Thursday
evening, February 18.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-02-09
THE MENU RECIPES.

THE MENU RECIPES.
French Dressing.
Put into a bowl or bottle a half tea
spoonful salt and a saltspoonful pep
per. Add four tablespoonful olive oil;
stir with a fork and shake II in a bot
tie.
Add one tablespoonful lemon Juice or
vinegar, mix thoroughly and pour owe
the salad.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-02-09
A PROBLEM.

TT yu car make he additions and subtractons shown in the above picture
correctly the result will give 70 the name Of a town very close to New
- ark. Can guess its name? After you hav found the answer ill ut
the coupon below and send it to Uncle Jack, the STAR, Newark, M
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-02-09
A BOYS REASONING.

ITO BE Continued Tomoryovv.D