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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-05-08

It was about o'clock one cold,
stormy winters evening that Helen
Chase walked sadly down the mar
row, poorly lighted streets. Little
Helen was made an orphan when her
father, who was her best and only
living friend, died four days before
her midnight walk. The reason for
the night walk happened this way:
She was sitting in the room her father
occupied while alive) when her step
mother came to her with a very
wicked look IN her eyes
The reason which caused the step
mother to bear so much hatred
toward Helen was that she was great
ly superior in beauty, health and in
telligence to her own naughty, over
bearing daughter.
| She approached the orphan and,
| laying her hand roughly on Helen'S
| long. beautiful flaxen curls, told her
! that she did not intend to be living
| in that house more than a week and
that she (Helen), who was not wanted
| there, would have to go now.
Helen begged her stepmother not to
send her out in the cold snow and
without any place to lay her head for
the night.
But it was useless for her to beg,
for her stepmother interrupted her
pleadings by telling her that if she
was not out of the house in a hall
hour she would be Obliged to throw
her out.
Helen then went to her room and
putting on her black coat and hat
(the material Of which was very cheap
and therefore of very poor quality
was forced to leave her once happy
home.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-05-08
For Mothers

Many mothers are at loss to know
what to do with baby from ten
months on; he is just trying to tod
die and is up to all sorts of mischief.
This idea may appeal to some: Pro-
cure a strong box of white wood about
two feet high and two feet long, pad
the edges with some felt to keep the
little one from injury and lay a
double piece inside. Put baby in with
a few toys, and he will amuse himself
for a considerable time while mother
goes about her house duties without
the worry and fear of baby getting
into mischief.
A belt is a very good thing to fas-
ten round baby, with few holes
pierced and some colored ribbons
threaded through. The various small
toys may be sewn or tied to these.
The little one will always have them
with him, and so save mother many
steps running to pick them up each
time they fall out of baby fingers.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-05-08

Gross Stitch Design Adapted to General Utility Bag
BY MARGARET LAWRENCE

A bag such as the one illustrated
here will be found very handy to
hang on the inside of the closet door
as a general utility bag. 1t may be
made of heavy linen, rep, burlap,
crafts canvas or monks cloth and
may be made with two or more pock-
cts.
The rose corners for cross stitch are
from pattern No. 14452. There are
four transfers in the pattern, each
5% inches square, for 10 cents They
may be worked entirely in one color,
as blue or brown, or they may be
carried out in several colors, using
three shades of pink for the roses,
two shades of green for the leaves
and brown for the stems. The corners
may be used on a table cover, the
ends of a runner or a pillow, as well
as on a bag of this description.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-05-08
Homework and Beauty

There is nothing like housework for
physical culture. In the various ae-
tions performed by the different sets
of muscles during the large number
of movements incidental to house
work we have an admirable system of
gymnastics peculiarly adapted to the
needs of women. A certain amount
of exercise which arouses and inter
ests the mental faculties. while &C.
cupying the activities of the bodily
organs, is necessary to health, and
homework undoubtedly complies with
both of these conditions.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-05-08
The Story of Cuff

Cuff was a churn dog who lived in
New York. His master was a dairy
farmer and needed Cuffs help. Cuff
worked half day, and after his long
day Of hard work he would have the
afternoon off to sleep or run around.
One day as Cuff was lying on the
porch blinking in the sunshine he saw
woodchuck on the hill. He re-
membered his younger days when he
used to have a good meal of wood
chuck on the hill. He went after the
woodchuck, having forgotten the
stiffness of his legs. He could not
run fast with stiff legs, SO tho wood
chuck had a chance to see him COM
ing. SO he flew away and Cuff thought
1t was only joke. EVELYN.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-05-08
FORGIVE AND
FORGET
CONTINUED from Yesterday
VOL. l., NO. 1O1.
BY DANIEL b. MCKINNEY


Tommy asked no more questions.
For a project had suddenly occurred
to him which he did not wish his
grandmother to suspect. Why should
his mother be obliged to work when
she had a son whose duty it was to
take care of her? He was past fifteen
and as strong as most men. More
over he had made such good use of
his schooling that he could now read.
write and cipher tolerably well.
Surely, there must be many ways be-
sides farming by which a bright, am
bilious boy could earn money, and he
felt that he had no right to continue
living with his grandparents when his
mother needed him. So he resolved
to Join her at the first opportunity.
Two days later, Tommy arose be-
fore sunrise, did the chores as usual,
and, taking his dog with him, started
| for Cundy's Harbor. 1t was the day
when Wat Smiths schooner made its
weekly voyage to Portland with
freight. He had already arranged
with the skipper for his passage,
| Portland and had disposed of two
barrels of clans he had dug for that
purpose. y
| The schooner was to start at
O'Clock, and as it was only half
| past seven when the boy reached the
wharf, he sat down in the shippers
cabin and wrote the following fare
well letter to his grandparents:
Dear Grandpa and Grandma.
Ny mother needs me and have
gone to Portland to help her. 1t
Ia a boys duty to help his mother,
don't you think so? would have
told you of my plan, but I was
afraid you would not approve of
it. That is why I left without
bidding you good-by. God bless
you both for all your kindness to
me.
Your loving grandson.
TOMMY.
He took this letter to the store t.
be delivered TO his grandfather wher
he called there in the evening, and
returning to the vessel, concealed
himself and Watch in the cabin unit
she cast loose from the wharf. MOI
did he venture upon deck until th'
schooner stopped at Orr's Island II
i take on more freight. All that da!
she stopped at other places along thu
coast adding to her cargo, and a
nightfall finally started for her des
tination,
(To be continued.)
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-05-08
The Reward of Kindness

A little girl lived on side street.
Her name was Jane. Stanley, little
boy that lived around the corner, kept
tormenting her by throwing snow.
balls or making fun of her. .
One day Stanley's dog ran in front
of an automobile and would have
been run over had it not been for
Jane, who came running down this
street. She picked UP the dog anq
ran to the sidewalk. She reached thtI
pavement Just in time to see Stanley
coming around the corner.
He thanked her and took his dog
He also told her that he would not
throw any more snowballs nor make
fun of her, and he has kept his word.
So they became true and firm friends.
HELEN ALCOTT, age IL.
go Summer avenue.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-05-08
Dry-CIeaning a Lace Spread

My dear Miss Doom:
VIII you kindly let me know how
can dry clean a net Renaissance
bedspread, which will require no
ironing?
The spread contains centre pieces
of linen and princess and linen
cluny lace. Hoping you can give
me advice. MRS. Z. Is.
I'm afraid you've set yourself
big, big task. However, the spread
might be cleaned in this way.
Spread blanket upon the kitchen
table. and spread the lace cover
over this. Then go over the entire
cover with white cake magnesia,
rubbing thoroughly and carefully.
Then take the cover out of doors
and shake and beat gently until all
of the magnesia is out. Then place
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-05-08

coming to V in front. Paquin shows
on several of her frocks a novel neck
line; it is decidedly decollete in back
while in front it comes up consider
ably higher. Conservative dressers
will no doubt fight rather shy of this
unless 1t proves to be unusually be-
coming.
In the gabardine street frock shown
in No. S279, there is a shawl collar of
striped taffeta and revers outlining
the U-shaped opening on the front of
the bodice; these and also the girdle
are of the striped silk.
Among the other smart features of
this design is the vest of plated
batiste, the drop shoulders and the
three TERED skirt.
This dress requires, for size SO, 69s
yards of 36-inch material.
The Japanese collar liz effectively
shown in Nos 1909 1911. The costume,
which shows a blouse and tunic of
figured silk crepe and a skirt of black
/ taffeta, is an attractive design for
street or informal afternoon affairs.
| 1t may be made up in size SO with
yards of 36-inch material for the
blouse $4,000, and 3% yards of 36-inch
material for the skirt (S311).e
| No. 8279-sizes "a to AZ.
| No. S309-sizes "a to AZ.
| No. S311-sizes % to 32.
! Each pattern Is cents.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-05-08
Did You Know?

That woman is State senator in
Colorado?
That women are members of the
Legislature in Wyoming, Washington
and Colorado?
That women are mayors of towns in
Oregon, Wyoming, Kansas and Hill
nois?
That thirteen women are serving as
city treasurers, two as county treas
urers and one as city comptroller?
That a woman is assistant judge in
the Denver Juvenile Court, a deputy
probate judge in Kansas and justice
of the peace in Illinois, Missouri and
Wyoming?
That In various States, women are
serving as aldermen, sheriff and as
judges and clerks of election?
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-05-08
All Smiles Tonight, Love"

Thanks. several of my good
friends, for copies of the old senti-
mental song, "I'll Be All Smiles To-
night, Love-" which was recently re-
quested. 1t follows:
I'LL BE ALL SMILES TONIGHT,
LOVE.
I'll deck my brow with roses, for
loved ones will be there;
And the gems that others gave me
I'll wear within my hair,
And even those that know me will
think my heart is light.
Though my heart shall break to-
morrow,
I'll be all smiles tonight.
Chorus:
TIL be all smiles tonight, love;
I'll be all smiles tonight;
Though my heart shall break to-
morrow,
I'll be all smiles tonight.
And when the dance commences,
oh, how / will rejoicei
I'll sing the songs he taught me
without faltering. voice,
And flatterers gathered round me
will think my heart is light.
Though my heart shall break to-
morrow,
I'll be all smiles tonight.
And when the room he enters, with
the bride upon his arm,
I'll stop to gaze upon her as
though she wore a charm
And If he smiles upon her as oft he
smiled on me
They'll know not what I suffer;
they'll find no change in me.
And when the dance is over, and
all have gone to rest,
I'll pray for him, dear mother, the
one that / love best;
For once he loved me true, dear,
but now he's cold and
strange;
He said he'd meier deceive me
False friends have wrought
the change.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-05-08
Black Hats the Vogue

It may be noted that nothing but
black hats and toques are to be seen
at present. Indeed, fashionably-
dressed women have almost the ap-
pearance of being in uniform owing to
this unanimous choice of black for
the color of their hats.
Shiny black straws, trimmed with
ribbons, aigrettes, roses and shiny
leaves, in black, are particularly
smart.
This vogue will, like so many
others, have but a short existence,
and the first taste of summer weather
will probably cause gayer colors to be
worn
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-05-08
Chocolate Cream Sponge Cake

One cup sugar three eggs, four
tablespoonfuls cold water one and
a quarter cups prepared flour, and
Z one teaspoonful vanilla.
= Put sugar in dish, then beat the
= yolks Of the eggs stiff and put them
: in the sugar and beat to a cream.
: Add the water, then flour, and then
!. the whites beaten stiff, then vanilla.
: If it seems thin add more flour. Just
{ have it so it will spread nicely in
the cake tins. This will make three
& layers. Have oven hot and bake I'M
! til nice brown. DO not jar them
or they will fall.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-05-08

It is doubtful if the widest West
ever saw wilder Indians than the
ones that disported themselves so
fearlessly in the back yard of the
Brown house.
Sealps were collected at an ap-
palllng rate, and hung with chill
ing. thrilling calmness at the belts
of Heap Big Chief Davie-Not-
Afraid and the mighty warrior.
Billy-Afraid- of Nothing, while their
squaws, Laughing Water Dorothy
and Dancing Sunshine Mary Eliza
beth, sat in the shadow of their
tents, hugged their knees and
ignored the conflict with the calm
all sduaws are supposed to show
while their braves are in battle.
And when the awful battle was
over the chiefs came proudly home,
to brag of their prowess and plan
another war.
THAT was a splendid cancer I
mean war" said Billy-Afraid-of-
Nothing, as he wiped his dripping
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-05-08
The StOryteller

There was a lion who was king of
animals. He wanted something to
amuse him. He wanted story
teller telling stories, each one better
than the other The animals were
afraid, but the fox said, Tell him
the story-teller is here" WELL" said
the king, ARE you ready?" Eyes, :"
said the fox.
"Once upon time there was fish
erman. One day while fishing his net
broke. One fish escaped and SO on. 4
have a mind to eat you up said the
king. Isn't one fish better than the
other? You got to keep your prom
ise.' All right said the king, but
the next time / won't
MARGARET RITTER.
SIS South Orange avenue.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-05-08
THE NECK FINISH IMPORTANT TO THE FROCK

Collars have always been important
TO the frock or suit, but this season
they are particularly so. There are
several designs that are favored,
among them the wide, faring lace col
lar, the Normandy peasant collar, the
Gladstone. which is wired or starched
in stiff points on either side of the
chin; the hood and the Japanese. The
Japanese neck line flares away from
the throat, and while it is perhaps the
most up to date Of all at the moment,
is not as generally becoming as those
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-05-08
Mrs. ]. Y. B. S Rhubarb

Peel the rhubarb first, then cut
1t up and wash it: put in a porce-
lain-lined kettle and cover with
cold water. Also put in One-quar-
ter of a teaspoonful of cream of
tartar or soda. Let it come to a
boil. DO not cover the kettle
After it boils up turn out in a
colander and let drain; then put
back in the kettle and sweeten to
taste. You will not want more
than a cup of sugar for a large
dish.
You may also can rhubarb this
way. 1t stays fine. Try it.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-05-08
Curtain Fixtures

The marked change in hanging cur
tains, whether of lace or chintz or
other heavier stuffs, necessitates spe-
cial fixtures, and preference is for
those that do not show at all. The
best fixtures are slim, steel rods
rounding at the ends to return, as
architects say, the curtains to the
wall. These rods are made with one
bar for the lace curtain, a second for
the draperies, and a third for the
valance, If there is to be a valance
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-05-08
Tommy and His Dog

Tommy once had a dog named Tip.
He was very bad dog. He always
ran away. One day Tommy and Tip
were in the fields. Tommy was pick
ing flowers. Tip saw a bird. He ran
after it, but he could not catch it.
The bird flew into the forest. Tip
ran after it. Tommy called, Here.
Tip, here. Tip" but Tip ran away and
Tommy had no more dog.
EDWARD BOWLING, aged IL.
"A West Kinney street,
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-05-08
Shop News

Women's gloria silk umbrellas
are sold today at l.. Bamberger q
Co.'s at S1.19. This is almost half
of the usual price. There are va
rious shades to choose from, in
Guiding green, blue, red and black.
Regular $3.50 and 81 mems shirts
have been placed on sale at Mar
shall & Balls at 80 cents and $1.S9.
A splendid offering of women's
and misses coats are showing at
the David Straus Company at
greatly reduced prices. There are
many of the mannish tweeds, also
a few dress coats of gabadine
lined with messaline.
Hahne & Co. are selling silver
ware at many prices. Silver cups
for children are sold at from $3.50
to SIP.
Silk petticoats In all of the lead
ing shades are selling at L. S.
Plaut & Co.'S at $1.19, $1.95 and
$2.75. Many have the Jersey tops
and others have taffeta rufflee.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-05-08
Summer Predictions

Lace will be the fabric chosen for
the fashionable gowns as soon as
June comes in. The long tunic will
give way to the single skirt. The
bodice will become narrower. Gowns
viii fasten up the front. Darts will
appear and seams will be strongly
marked in the back of blouses. The
sloppy style will disappear. Hats
will have bandeauX again. The hair
will be lifted from the face entirely.
The ears will show. Skirts will be
shorter and white stockings will come
into vogue
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-05-08
A Coated Tea Kettle
Dear Margery Doom:

Dear Margery Doom:
Will you please tell me how to re-.
move a coating from the inside of
my tea kettle? 1t looks like coat
ing of lime. Thanking you. ]. K.
Fill the kettle with water, add a
large piece of sal-soda and let the,
water boil for an hour. Wash the
soda solution out and the kettle
should be clean.
1t is a good idea to keep clean
oyster shell in the bottom of the
kettle. Much of the limestone will
fasten itself to the shell. When it
becomes heavy throw it away. and
put in a new one.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-05-08
Nosey Neighbors.

''Now, don't talk too much when
you go to call on our neighbors. You
may answer questions, of course"
That is all I ever do" said the
child. And they ask a great many
questions. Last time they asked how
much salary papa got and if he ever
quarreled with you."-Kansas City
journal
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-05-08
Ladies' Home Journal Patterns

ITIce 10 CentB Eachs
Can be purchased at L. Bamberger
& Co. or any Ladies Home Journal
Pattern Agency Look for the MI
nerva head, Patterns will also be
sent by mail If desired. Write your
specify size desired. (Fashion Dept,
Ladies Home Journal. els West
Forty-third street. New York;.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-05-08
HEARTH AND HONE
BYMARGERY doom

Hereafter no letter viii be an
swered unless accompanied by the
name and address OF the writer.
This is not for publication, but as
an evidence of good faith on the
part of the sender.
Write only on one side of the
paper.
Readers are requested not to en-
close stampg, as the editor is far
too busy to write personal replies.
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|HCyI JS,Er<EEpEERS FX >Z(-E1IA.Nlll(( 5EZ
nv MARGFR doom

7 am very much interested in your
page. though this is my first attempt
to send YOU anything writes Mrs.
J. Y Z. Il have seen several
different ways Of cooking rhubarb.
but nobody seems to cook it quite
like ] do. 1 wish some of the read
ers would try my way and let me
know how they like it.
Am sending recipe for choco-
late cream sponge cake, with fill
ing, and will send more if you
wish"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-05-08
Cleaning a Corduroy Hat
Dear Margery Doom:

Lear MdTBeTy LOON.
have q white corduroy hat
which is soiled from wear and would
like to know how to clean 1t. Thank
ing you, MOLBIE G.
White corduroy of good quality
may be washed with white soap and
warm water with excellent results.
Do not rub the soap directly on the
hat. Make good lather. Rinse
well.
If you are afraid to try this give
the hat a gasoline bath. Let it soak
in a pail of the fluid for about fif-
teen minutes, rubbing the soiled
parts with the hands. Rinse in clean
gasoline and hang in the air to dry.
Do not use gasoline in a warm room,
or near fire, or even where there
is a lighted gas Jet. 1t is highly in
flammable.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-05-08
Fried Tomatoes

Slice tomatoes in quarter-inch
slices, roll in flour and fry in but
ter or bacon drippings until a deep
brown. Season with pepper and
salt Add a little hot water to the
gravy in the pan, thicken with lit
tie flour, pour over the tomatoes
and serve very hot.
A splendid luncheon dish served
on buttered toast.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-05-08
Robert Emmett

My Dear Miss Doom:
Will you please tell me when Ro-
bert Emmett lived, and thus de-
eide an argument? STUBBORN.
He was born in ITS and died in
1903, when he was executed for en-
gaging in a conspiracy against the
government.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-05-08

on the blanket and go over the
whole thing again with magnesia.
Fold the spread with the magnesia
still in it) and put it away in a box,
away from the light, for orty-eight
hours. Then remove, take out of
doors and shake and brush thor
nnPhlX.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-05-08

The letters L D are from the CROSSE
stitch alphabet No. 14454. This pat
tern contains a complete alphabet In
any one size, two inches, three inches
or four inches size, suitable for mark
ing bags, towels, blankets or other
household linens. The letters may
be worked in one or more shades of
q color and heavy mercerized cotton
or rope silk should be used for both
cross stitch designs.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-05-08
Ladies' Home Journal Patterns

Can be purchased at L. Ba,1berger
& Co. or any Ladies' Home Journal
Pattern Agency. Look for the MI
nerva head. Patterns will also be
sent by mail IL desired. Write your
specify size desired (Fashion Dept.
Ladies' Home Journal. 615 West
Forty-third street. New York;.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-05-08

arrangements, and is assisted by Mrs.
John F. Reilly, Mrs. Francis J. Rey-
nolds, Mrs. Albert OFT, Mrs. Alexan-
der l. Reilly, Mrs. Adam Berg, Miss
Anna Sayre and Miss Anna Me
Dewitt
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-05-08
Language.

Aunty-Wouldnt you like to study
languages, Bobby?
Bobby-I can talk two languages
now, aunty.
Aunty-You can? What are they ?
Bobby-English and baseball
York Weekly
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-05-08
A Good Word for Babies.

Another good thing about babies is
that they never go around telling the
smart things their daddies said.--Gal-
weston News.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-05-08
Mrs. H.

The clipping you enclose is an adj
vertisement. I infer that sulphur
is mixed with the sage, but know
nothing of the hair tonic, so, natur-
ally, cannot recommend 1t.