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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-05-06

if you brush it with a moistened brush
and then arrange it loosely 1t will faeill-
tate matters greatly.
Here are some curling fuids which are
highly recommended for that purpose,
but ! hesitate to advise you to use them,
as the ingredients may not agree WIN
your hair. II the hair is moistened with
the first and adjusted loosely it Is said
IL will curl upon drying. % Potassium
carbonate, sixty grains; ammonia water,
one-half drachm; alcohol, six rachms
rosewater. sufficient to make elght
ounces. 20 Powdered boraX, one-half
ounce; gumarabic, fifteen grains; spirits
of camphor. three drachms; hot water,
eight ounces. When the boraH, gum
arabic and hot water are in solution ada
the camphor. Moisten the hair with TINS
solution, roll it in small ringlets and pin
it with invisible pins. go Bruised ounce
seed, one tablespoon; distilled water, one
pint. Boil gently until reduced TO one
half. strain through cheesecloth and add
alcohol. one and one-half ounces; cologne,
one and one-half ounces. Moisten the
hair with this before curling 1t.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-05-06
MOLASSES RECIPES.

Syrup Layer Cake-Rub one-half cupful
of butter finely into W. cupfuls OF -four.
adding two teaspoonfuls of baking pow.
der. Beat the yolks of two eggs. adding
one cup Of molasses, one ~teaspoonful OF
lemon extract and one-half a cupful Of
milk. Pour into the nour and mix well
and then divide into two buttered and
Toured cake tins. Bake in a moderate
oven for half an hour and when cool
make the following frostlng to put be-
tween the layers and over the top:
Put Into a saucepan one cupful OF
water and one cupful Of sugar and boil
until II forms a eoft ball when tried IN
cold water. Beat the whites of two eggs,
adding one-half "teaspoonfUl of rose
tract and pour the boiling syrup over
them. beating all the time. Bent until
thick enough to spread aud decorate the
cake with cherries or glace fruits.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-05-06
A House Picnic.

Dear Miss Doom:
A club of which | am secretary is
going to celebrate its first anniversary
the beginning of May. There are eleven
girls, from about 10 to q. and each one
Is going to invite a young man.. Could
you kindly suggest some games and dec
o~rations appropriate for the same?
Thanking you, NORTH"
"A House Picnic will be novel to
keep up the semblance of an out-of-
door picnic press into service all the
benches and chairs and other articles OF
porch or outside furnishings, putting
from view dainty bric-a-brac n other
elaborate trimmings SO as to give the
room a picnic appearance. Place all the
Dotted plants, you have about the
rooms, as well as quantities of wild
flowers II blossoms, and shade the
lamps with shades made of crepe paper
representing daffodils in soft yellow or
cut green caves from tissue paper In
graduated sizes and form lamp shade
of these by fastening them together with
the tiny ones for fringe. and the larger
ones held together TO cover the globe or
shade of the lamp.
Instead of portleres use ra fila knotted
together or a cheap quality of coarse
green net or even the leaves may be
used for this purpose. If you have linen
covers for the furniture put them on
and have pillows strewn about the
chairs and settees to give an air of
comfort. Have small tables placed about
the rooms and have the lunches or re-
freshments prepared in small baskets or
boxes daintily wrapped and tied, one
basket for each couple.
The guests might be asked to come in
picnic costumes, that is the girls in tub
frocks and the boys might add a sum
merry touch to their costumes by wear
ing soft shirts and straw hats.
Have the boys bid for the lunches
and in each or tied to each have a tag
indicating who the partner is to be.
After supper a candy pull will be d.
yertine
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-05-06
Care of the Nails.

Dear Miss Doom.
l nave read "A great deal Of good advice
In your column. My question is. please
zen me what to do to keep my finger
MANS IN good condition, as ! have a very
pad habit of biting them. am nm ofice
eoy ana need good and clean finger mills
answering as soon as possible YOU will
sfnatlv oblige yours truly.
1. S.-Let me know whether my sic
nature is a good handwriting.
~, Foa certainty need wei kept nails
ana | am glad you this fact
early in life.
biting the nails is a very bad habit. as
IL not only ruins the nails, but II gives
one an appearance of nervousness and
unrest that is anything but agreeable
TO the onlooker. People are often aided
III breaking this habit by dipping the
ifnger nails in aloes, for these are prob
ably the worst of all bitter decoetions,
and the person who has had the taste
once rarely desires to repeat the dose.
Every night before retiring rub vaseline
well into the nails and put on a pair of
old gloves. In the morning soak the
hands from five to ten minutes in warm
soapsuds aad brush the nails well with
a nail brush. Every morning and in fact
every time You wash the hands push
down the cuticle with an orange stick.
This task will be easily performed in
the morning, as the grease renders the
skin soft and pliable.
Never cut the nails. Instead of a scis-
sofs use a nail file. Keep the nails quite
short until they set in a better condi-
ton.
Whether or not You like the nails pol
ished rub a buffer over them several
times a day for friction with the cham
OILS Is part of the treatment that smooths
the surface and aids in giving that de-
slrable transparent look.
Although at first o may be tempted
TO cut the cuticle dc not yield to this
desire, for you will soon be able to wear
it off with the orange stick, and cut
ting tends to thlcken 1t. once a day
apply a generous supply of cold cream TO
the entire hand, rubbing 1t in well.
The hands are "a good indication of
needing, so it behooyes us all to pay
strict attention to them. 1t may take
time. but the result is worth the trouble.
Your handwriting is very good. but
II ere is room for improvement. Cultivate
plainness, If you would be blessed by all
those called upon To read yorr script
The first letter Of your last name taken
out Of its text away from the text
might be taken for either a q or a
n
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-05-06
FOR THE STOUT PERSON

People who are stout are apt to try
very severe methods to reduce weight.
This Is dangerous. The first thing to
remember Is that one should avoid
any rapid method of mesh reducing. =
stout person very often has q fatty
heart or kidneys, which are not ALSO
lutely healthy, so that any sudden,
severe measures arc always dangerous
because of the strain upon these or
gans.
Diet is perhaps the most important
thing to try. Give up sugars ana
starches as much as possible. II Is
from these that body fat Is chiefly
derived. and If the system is not
supplied with fat-forming foods, the
body Immediately ara VS. upoa its store
cupboard of fat in the tissues for heat
and enregy. Fat foods do not pro,
duce fat to nearly the same extent
as starchos and sugars-so-calied car.
bo~hydrates-so that hutter and rat
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-05-06
HOW TO KEEP YOUNG

mined. Eventually this affects the
bealth, the appeu,e is banished and the
digestion and probably the heart af-
fected. The unhappiness shows in the
face. Lines appear between the eyes,
the eyes look dull. and the skin un-
healthy and probably wrinkled.
Worry sucks the vitality from not
only the one who gives into 1t, but
from all who are near.
Learn, therefore. to face life bravely,
and above all don't make trouble out
of small and imaginary ills. Let each
day AXE care Of itself, II possible. be
optimistic and cheerful, and YOU viii
,,eep Young in looks and in spirits.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-05-06
THE SEPARATE SKIRT.

Displays some stylish and practical
changes in line and trimming.
The lines are still straight from the
hips, but the skirts hang more from the
figure and the 1T Is not so close at the
waistline.
Many of the models show the three
piece style with box plat at the back:
Others have only two pieces and the
plat.
with the inverted plait at back which
Is being much used this season the skirt
Is cut on the three-piece pattern.
Hip yokes are being revived. this
fashion being used with two fabric
effects and with hordered materials.
Short peplum effects predict basques
for next fall. Apron tunies are back
and front, leaving the sides of the skirt
plain,
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-05-06

Here is a chick frock suitable for
serge. ~taffeta. linen, etc. The model is
developed in deep blue mohair. the
four gore skirt shows a shaped seam
in the front and in the back, defined by
heavy stitching. 1t is decorated with
blue and white bone ribbons. The inset
section ON the skirt, bodice and sleeves
are OF cream taffeta striped with bias
folds of dark blue failc silk. The curved
band outlining the neck is OF cream
taffeta embroidered in blue and orange
wool. A similar band finishes the sleeve.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-05-06
A Marriage License.

Dear MISS DOOn:
am going TO be married in June and
would like 10 know If | have to have a
witness with me, as I know a number Of
clerks in the City Hall. \ says | have TO
bring a friend with me and II says |
don't. Now will you please BIZ kind
enongh to let me see my answer in your
Evening STAR. My father is n news
paper man. Thanking You very mlicn, i
am sincerely yours, .loNA.
Ii a clerk OF The City Hall knows ootn
YOU and your hancee and is willing to
make an affidavit that you are free to
marry Won will require no other witness.
II. however, the clerk can make such an
affidavit in regard to YOU alone your
fanee will be obliged TO have another
witness.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-05-06
NEW NECKWEAR

The side frill that WAS ubiquitous In
the fall and winter has had its day
aud, as most overemphasized fashions
1t has been RELOCATED 10 the past over
which we shed a few tears. In ITS
place is the round effect that, histori-
oally, has many excuses for being
The Medici ruff Is one name unue.
which il sails. The Elizabethan frill
and the Pierrot collar are others, and
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-05-06
Curling Fluids.
Dear Mis- Dnnn

Can you kindly tell me what ! can
put in the water when washing my balr
SO as to make 1t waVy. or something to
put on while dressing my hair. An an
swer will be highly appreciated by a
reader. BERTHA l.. NAAB,
% Lille street.
Few people realize the value of regular
brushing with a rather stiff brush to
give the hair a tendency to wave. Al
though I do not advise the constant use
OF water on the hair. as It Is apt to in
iure it, still If you are willing to run the
risk of making 1t thin you will find that
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-05-06

meat are M lie suitable foods for rat
people than sugar or potatoes.
Exercise should be combined with
diet, Begin quietly, because sudden
violent exercise Is dangerous for stout
people. First strengthen the heart by
regulating your diet: then try regu-
lated exercise In the oper air. Walk
Ing is the safest form of exercise.
Gradually accustom the heart 10 Walk
uphill without palpltation.
Baths and massage will help TO re-
duce the weight The morning bath,
followed by a brisk rundown, Will tone
the skin and thus increase its power
OF removing water and waste products
from the body. An occasional turkish
bath should be tried. s
Massage helps to get rid OF vast
substances. tones up the system ia
assists In weight reduction.
Medicines should be taken My un-
der the advice of q doctor.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-05-06

is very seldom obtained, but have you
noticed the offers made TO You through
the BARTER and Exchange" Columns on
the inside back page Of The Star each
day? IL YOU have any articles of house
bold or personal goods laid away that
you are not using any more write q little
telling what you will take in OK
change and bring IL or send IT to The
Star. II will be published six days
FREE In the Barter and Exchange
columns. For each answer you receive
you pay two cents only.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-05-06
MAY MANTON PATTERNS.

10 Cents Each.
Can be purchased mt any May Manton
Agency, or will be sent by mail to any
address by the May Manton Pattern Com
peny. 100 Pacific street, Newark, n. j.
Write your address very plainly and al
ways specify size wanted.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-05-06

. Hereafter no letter will be
answered unless accompanied by
the name and address of the
. writer. This IN not for publica-
: tor. but ms an evidence of good
! faith on b part of the sender.
! Write on only one side of the
. paper.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-05-06

Yokes on heavier skirts lap in front
to form tab-llke effects at the side;
others lap with the tab-like extensions
continued down the side front In revar
fashion.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-05-06

Mrs. James A.. Reed. wife of the junior
senator from Missouri. has concluded her
first winter In Washington, where she has
made many friends.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-10-28
Wilson
(By United Press Leased wir,

(By United Press Leased Wire.Y
WASHINGTON. D. c., Oct. 2s.
Red hot denunciation of Gov
ernor Woodrow Wilson and the
democratic party marked teh re-
turn to the executive offices here
today of President Taft. The at
tack, which was in the form of
campaign statement, asserted
that Wilson's election would be
as great a menace to the prosper
ity OF the country as that which
followed Grover Cleveland's cleo
ton in 1892.
President Taft was greeted by
scores of friends on his arrival
here. Tomorrow he will go to
New York city to launch the hat
tleship New York.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-10-28
BRASS BAND; MAN-COOKED
DINNER; SCRAP. DIVORCE

and one barrel of beer and
quarts upon quarts of whisky.
she said.
She could have forgiven him
THIS much, but Vincent chose to
Keep the good spirits flowing. He
asked his mother-in-law for S. to
buy groceries and spent the
money for another case of LIQUOR.
Before the end of three weeks
host of collectors stormed the
home of the unhappy wife. She
asked Vincent If he owed money,
and he said it was "none of her
business. She begged him to
go to work and he asked her who
was hungry that he should labor.
To make things decidedly
worse, he cooked dinner one Sum
day. This was the last, unpar-
donable sin, for she was sure,
she told the court, that she
could cook very well, much bet
ter than the dinner he prepared.
81 just can't live with him any
longer" she told the Judge.
He's too mean"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-10-28
PIANO COMPANY
FREE OF DEBT

The Coops Piano Manufacture
ing company was this morning
taken out of bankruptcy under
an order from Judge Cushman,
all debts having been paid and
arrangements having been con-
summated for recognizing and
re-establishing the business on q
much more elaborate scale which
will make the industry in the
west end of Tacoma one of the
big manufacturing plants In the
Northwest.
Several weeks ago W. c. Mil
Ter, stakeholder, after much hard
work, he finally got the company
shaped up and the climax came
today when the court turned the
property back to the corporation.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-10-28

WASHINGTON, D. c., Oct. %.
Divorce of politics from bust
ness-big or little-by enactment
of corrupt practices acts more
stringent than any Of the model
laws now in effect in several
states, will be the demand urged
upon congress by the Clapp COM
mittee of the senate.
AS yet the members have not
yet met to frame any specific
recommendations.
Their Investigation of campaign
finances Is temporarily halted,
probably to be resumed after the
election.
The committee members repre-
sent the three great national par
ties and are unanimous in their
opinion as to the neds for politi-
cal reforms.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-10-28
Roosevelt
(By United Press Leased Wire. J

(By United Press Leased Wire.)
OYSTER BAY, N. Y, Oct. %.
BY orders from his physicians
Theodore Roosevelt's speech at
Madison Square Garden next
Wednesday evening will be limit
ed to 80 minutes. Although the
former president is rapidly re-
covering from the effects of John
Schrank's bullet, the doctors fear
the tax On his strength should
he speak longer.
The former president spent 80
minutes this morning rambling
about the grounds at Sag Hill.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-10-28
I aft

(By United Press Leased Wire.)
PRINCETON, N. j., Oct. u.s.
Governor Woodrow Wilson re-
sumed today his campaign tour
which was interrupted by the
shooting Of Colonel Theodore
Roosevelt by John Schrank at
Milwaukee two weeks ago. In
addition to speaking at West
Chester, Pa, Governor Wilson
will deliver two addresses In
Philadelphia. He will tour New
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-10-28
AND THAT'S WHAT CAUSED
ALL THE TROUBLE BE-
TWEEN NINETEEN-YEAR
Old BRIDE AND HER
HUBBY.

Fannie s. Bartich, 10 years
old, the pretty three-weeks' bride
OF Vincent Bartich, is today
pleading with Superior Judge C.
M. yesterday TO ra divorce.
She wanted only simple we'd
ding, she said, and Vincent had
engaged a brass band and order
ed up a feast fit for kings. Mer-
rfment and revelry ran riot, or
rather, flowed, for Vincent had
deluged his guests with two cases
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-10-28
LAWSON OFFERS.

Nick Lawson is opposed to the
scheme of the city buying several
thousand acres for the protec-
ton of Green river watershed
from pollution. He says the
state law will be sufficient for
the city to force people who are
polluting the watershed off.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-10-28
COMPLAINT

Mrs. Peterson was before the
city commission this morning
complaining that she has to close
the windows in her home at 1924
East 9th street in order to live
in the house the stencil is so bad.
The matter was referred to the
mayor and Commissioner Woods.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-10-28
LEGAL NOTICES
Notice of Hearing on Assessment

Notice of Hearing on Assessment
Roll.
Notice is hereby given that the
assessment Roll for Sewer District
the construction. of Sanitary sew
er System within and along the
following named streets. towit;
Union avenue from Starting street
to LAFAYETTE street; Chambers
waters. of Puget Sound; Lafayette
street from Union avenue to the al
ley between Pacific street and
Wilkes street; Pacific street from
Rainier street to Lafayette street;
to Pierce street; Nisqually street
Chambers street; Stevens street
from Union avenue to q point 1872
street; Frederick street from Mis-
qually street to Startling street and
Rainier street from Union avenue
to a point Is feet southwesterly
f sfpaat the as.o westerly ester line Of Pierce
line of Pierce street to Pacific
street, all in the Town of Stella
COON, Pierce County. Washington,
Is no" on 1lleQ at the Office or
the Town Clerk.
Said Assessment Roll has been
set down for hearing at a meeting
of the Town Council to be held in
the Council Chamber in the Town
Of steilacoom at 1880 p. m. on
Wednesday the 18th day of Novem-
Der, 1912. and all persons who may
desire to object to said assessment
are hereby notified to make such
objections in writing and to file the
same with the Town Clerk at or
prior to the date fixed for such
hearing. At the time and place
fixed and. at such other times as
such hearings may be continued to-,
the Council will sit as Board OF
Equalization for the purpose of
considering such roll. and at such
hearing or hearings, will consider
such objections made thereto, or
any part thereof, and will correct,
revise, raise, lower, change or mod
ify such roll or any part thereof,
or set aside such roll and order
that such assessment be made de
novo as to such body shall appear
just and equitable and then pro-
coed to confirm the same by ordin-
ance.
Dates of the publication of this
notice October 23 tot October 2S,
JOSEPH BowRoN,
Clerk of Town of Steilacoom.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-10-28
What The Candidates Are
: Doing As the End Is Near

Jersey tomorrow and Wednesday
and will speak in New York city
Thursday and at Rochester, N.
Y, Friday.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-10-28
ANNOUNCEMENTS
SOLICITORS WANTED.

SOLICITORS wanted. A number of
good live solicitors wanted to work
on best premium proposition for
the solicitor ever worked In the
northest. If you are a good solicit
tor and wish to increase your pres
ent income see me about this prop
osition. Apply Mr.. Thayer, between
10 q. m. and D. m. at b12 Cham
Der of Commerce bldg,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-10-28
Hiram ID. Weyer

Hiram ID. weyer
Saturday-Hiram d. Weyer, age
SO. Funeral was held at 3 o'clock
this afternoon from G. c. Mellinger
company's chapel. Interment in Ia
coma cemetery.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-10-28
, Probable Recommendations.

o Supervise election of all
o officials.
@ Prohibition of contribu- (
o ton by any trust.
o Prohibition of Individual (
@ contributions.
o Publication of campaign
@ receipts.
o Limitation OF size of con-
o tributions from individuals.
@ Prison sentences for those
o who break the laws.
M%S>S<s<S<e%HsS<s.S N>SNDS%
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-10-28

Funeral of Alexander Milton
Wade was held at IL o'clock this
morning from the G. c. Mellinger
company's chapel. The remains will
be cremated.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-10-28

Funeral of Clyde M. Campbell,
who died at his home in Falkland
Friday night, was held at 1880
o'clock this afternoon from the
Falkland Methodist church. Inter-
ment in Falkland cemetery.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-10-28
HOUsE-MovERs

HOUSE to be moved near Yakima,
Tacoma av. @ or r. ST., between
18th and 25th. Main 1881.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-10-28

Funeral of Mrs. Alberta Brerer-
ton was held at 2 o'clock this after
noon from the c. c. Mellinger COM
pany's chapel Interment In Taco
ma cemetery.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-10-28
Luck.

Hokus-I wonder how It
was that old Methusaleh liv-
ed so long?
Pokus - Probably some
woman had married him for
his money.--Judge.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-10-28
EXCHANGE

FOR TRADE
I have a fine modern home. 100
by 160, on one of the best streets
in Puyallup to trade for a 5-room
house in Tacoma. My place has lots
of bearing fruit trees and is an
ideal home. What have you to Of
fer?
New Jersey Mortgage &
Loan Co.
Ill So. 10th st.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-10-28
Carl Harstad

Carl Harstad
Sunday-Carl Harstad. age 20.
tomorrow afternoon from the Nor
wegian Lutheran church at Park
land. Interment in Falkland GEM
etery.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-10-28

Wanted - Miscellaneous
WANTED to rent. a poultry ranch
on shares or money rent one
year or more, to acres, near city
and car line preferred. Box Sill,
Times.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-10-28

Myrtle Edith Amelia JOHNSON
Sunday-Myrtle Edith Amelia
Johnson, age IL.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-10-28
LOCAL DEATH RECORD

Funeral of Jesse Mills Allen was
held at o'clock thisi afternoon
from the family residence. st. Hell
ems apartments. Remains taken to
Rose Hill, ILL.,. for interment.