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Evening star., 1914-03-06

to meet with approval developed in tur-
quoise blue taTeta, cream-colored shad-
ow lace, and a corsage trellis of pink
chiffon roses.
The lace corsage is made over white
chiffon. fold of which shows below the
lace sleeves and outlining the decolletage.
The sleeves are cut in one with the waist.
and the front and back edges cross one
another and are gathered into the higt
waist line. The roses are set only alons
the left side OF the corsage and give a
pretty note Of contrasting color.
There is p girdle topped by q. beading OF
taheta and finished with a plated bow q
little to one side of the front.
The tunic consists OF two outstanding
folds of taffeta gathered at the top and
curv1ng downward longer in the back, sc
that the lower one hangs Just even with
the hip line.
The skirt is gathered across the back
and laid in draped plaits at either side OF
the fuil-length slash that is left open for
several inches above the instep with
rounded corners
Evening star., 1914-03-06
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Many housekeepers regard lentils as
vegetable which can be made into soup
and little less, while, as a matter Of fact.
they can be served in a variety of ap-
petizing ways. They are said to possess
similar properties to meat or eggs. and
cost about one-third Of the price of
either
Lentils should always be soaked all
night before they are cooked. SO that the
interior pea is separated from the rather
hbrous outer shell.
Lenti1 Croquettes.
Thoroughly soak one cup Of lentils and
one-half cup Of beans. Drain and add
two cupfuls Of water, half an onion, a
stalk of celery, one small carrot, sliced,
and three sprigs Of parsley. Cook until
a pulp, strain through a sieve and add
one cupful OF grated breadcrumbs. one
beaten egg, pepper and salt to taste.
Make a sauce by creaming two table
spoonfuls of butter and pouring on grad
ually two-thirds of a cup Of cream. Bring
to the boiling point and add the lentil
mixture. Mix thoroughly. When cool
form into balls, dip in egg and crumbs
and fry in deep, hot fat.
Spanish Lentils.
Ono cupful Of lentils. one onion. two
cups Of tomatoes, two tablespoonfuls
Of butter three canned red peppers.
soak the lentils about eight hours.
Drain, cover with fresh water and cook
very slowly for half an hour. Bring to
the boiling point, drain, cover with hot
water and simmer until they become
tender. Melt the butter in casserole.
Add the onion and red pepper. chopped
! fine Stir and cook until the butter is
Drowned Put in .the tomatoes and salt
and pepper to taste. Drain the lentils
and add them. Cook uncovered for thirty
minutes.
Lentil Puree.
Wash and soak for about eight hours
half a pint OF lentils Put the lentils. to-
gether with a small carrot. an onion.
three leeks and a little celery. into two
quarts Of cold water. Place over a slow
fire and bring to the boiling point. Add
a piece of butter the size of an egg; stir
well and serve very hot, with croutons.
Evening star., 1914-03-06
Peter Rabbits Glad Surprise.

It had been many days since any of the
little people Of the Green Forest had seen
or heard anything Of Mrs. Grouse. and ali
but two or three had made UP their
minds that Sammy Jay was right. and
that Farmer Browns boy really had
killed her and eaten her for his dinner
Tommy Tit the Chickadee didn't believe
it. Chatterer the Red Squirrel remem-
bered how he had been kept a prisoner
and treated ever SO kindly by Farmer
Browns boy. and he didn't quite believe
it. Anyway. he had hope that it wasn't
so. Peter Rabbit tried not to believe it.
But as one day followed another Peters
doubts grew until at last he felt that he
almost had to believe it.
Now. all this time Jack Frost had
stayed in the Green Forest and on the
Green Meadows and kept the icy crust
Evening star., 1914-03-06
AMERICAN FASHIONS.
BY LILLIAN E. YOUNG.

Whereas taffeta has appeared only spo-
radically up to the present time, the ap-
proach Of spring has called forth a veri-
table avalanche Of taffetas for street and
afternoon frocks and dainty evening
gowns. Somehow, though I've worn a
path bare through my memory. I can't
seem to recall any previous season in
which they figured SO Importantly.
Evening gowns in particular are being
made almost exclusively of taffeta, and
Evening star., 1914-03-06
By PAoU1N, 8 Rue de la Paix, Paris

one OF the greatest charms OF fickle
fashion is the alacrity with which it
changes. No sooner do graceful trains
delight with their swaying beauty than
Nine La Mode declares that the shorter
skirt is decidedly chic. So in the newest
evening gowns abbreviated skirts are cor
rect, and this mode is adopted both by
debutante and matron. The vogue for
dancing is undoubtedly responsible for
This veering of fashion, as this form of
Evening star., 1914-03-06

really, they are more or less Of a relief
from those Of charmeuse and other softer
silks that have held sway to the exclu-
sion of different weaves for the past
three or four seasons.
Since outstanding ruff1es and headings
and panniers have been launched in the
world of fashions it is only natural that
taffeta should have been revived, for it
alone. OF all the silks, has sufficient body
to meet these requirements without any
stiffening medium.
The pretty gown here sketched is sure
Evening star., 1914-03-06

Occasionally a touch OF brilliance is OBJ
tanned through the Intervention of a skill
fully posed sash Of rich patterned RIB
bon. This Is charming with a dress Of
black satin.
Evening star., 1914-03-06

The new handbags are made OF very
fine. soft leather and are invariably
semble the medieval bags carried by our
ancestors.
Evening star., 1914-03-06
Lentil Puree.
COLORS BEING WORN
AT MONTE CARLO
Special Correspondence of The Star.


MONTE CARLO, February q. 1914.
Evening dress here is marvellous. The
new silver-green is lovely tint. It ex-
actly resembles the color of "a breaker
before it topples over below its crown of
foam, and is particularly refined and ef-
fective in velvet and silk cashmere,
brooches and soft silks. In satin its white
lights are rather strong. 1t is the pret-
test shade of green that has been seen
for many years. II will undoubtedly be
popular throughout the spring.
Another color that has caught on is our
old friend. ..coq de roche,'' and is deeper
and warmer than buff, and has an affinity
with tango tint But the union Of black
and white is the most noticeable of the
moment, and Scotch tartan is in great
demand among the fashionable dress
makers 1t fs used for panniers and for
frills, edgine panniers of other material;
also for the sash in some of Its novel
forms. such as extending into a train.
catching the folds Of draped skirts. FORM
ing an immense bow some inches below
in 'front.' with ends failing below the
knees. We may see before long whole
gowns composed Of sash and stole, and
nothing more.
Jet at Monte Carlo.
Jetted gowns have never gone quite out
Of fashion. but this season sees them in
the very highest popularity. as well as
jetted coats, boleros, fichus, etc. Jet
ornaments are also in again, and share
popularity with amber. this latter har-
monizing extremely well with tango color
and kindred tones of deep yellow. The
chic way of wearing long chains in either
let or amber is to let them fall almost
to the feet. the two ends finishing in silk
tassels. Jet hair ornaments are found
very becoming in the white wigs worn
in the evening by so many smart women
in Paris. and Jet necklaces increase the
effect.
Jade is in the excelsis Of the mode. and
at the theater the other evening fair
one with scarlet hair wore jade combs.
The contrast was rather startling. Thanks
to a very great French lady of long
aristocratic descent. colored wigs are
worn by many fashionable women with
evening dress. 1t will be a nice question
whA, Jewels will be chosen for hair orna-
ments with wigs in green. violet. tango,
blue (more becoming than the others), or
! mahogany, to say nothing of sunset pink
or mauvo.
Evening star., 1914-03-06

The slimpsy. debutante figure is at last
out Of style, the erect carriage being
the latest and most approved manner Of
walking.
Evening star., 1914-03-06
THE DAILY MENU.

BREAKFAST.
Fruit Boiled Rice with Cream
Poached FKEs Toast
Coffee
LUNCHEON
Rice MuiIins Preserves
Cheese Sandwiches Plain Salad
Tea
DINNER.
Clam Broth Toasted Waters
Boiled Cod with White Sauce
Mashed Potatoes Spinach
Apple Pudding Coffee
Evening star., 1914-03-06

Dainty neckwear. blouses and vests are
absolutely essential to complete the mod
ish spring coat suit, as most Of these
suits are designed with the display Of
these accessories. The little sleeveless
underblouse shown on the left had
foundation OF cream net and was trim
med with surplice bands Of Venice lace
edged with narrow pleating Of net and
having de Medici collar of the lace.
Old blue brocaded silk and cream lace
were converted into the dainty collar on
the right. The collar consisted Of alter
nately placed points Of the silk and lace.
The narrow revers were Of brocade COW
cred with net.
Evening star., 1914-03-06

A new blouse has made its appearance
it resembles a neglige The length be-
low the waist is used as peplum and is
worn outside the skirt.
Evening star., 1914-03-06

The Suits are all-wool serges.
fancy worsteds, durable cassi-
meres and all-wool cheviots;
in fancy mixtures OF neat
grays and browns and plain
blues and blacks: in the sea
sons best styles-an hand tai
lored. Sold for $15. SlS ana
$40.
Evening star., 1914-03-06

The Overcoats are of chin
chillas. all-wool cassimeres and
fancy, warm worsteds; in
popular shades of blue. black,
gray and mixtures; both belt
ed and plain backs, shawl and
convertible collars. Sold for
SIS, S1S and $50.
Evening star., 1914-03-06
$1.25 Wool French
Diagonal. Sat. SIC
a Inches w ide.

Every woman who will be want
ing material for d new spring SUIT
should avail herself OF this rare
opportunity III fine dress fabric.
Genuine French Wool Diagonal
and full "a inches wide. Colors
are navy blue and black only.
This new spring dress goods re-
tails everywhere at $l.21 per yard.
On sale Saturday, one day only,
at this big sacrifice.
Evening star., 1914-03-06
Children's $1.98
Rain Capes. 98c

A timely bargain for the rainy
spring Weather. h d r 9 ms
Rain Capes. Sold regularly Tor
s1.9S. In red and blue double
texture rubberized cloth: fresh,
new goods, absolutely rainprooI;
These Capes have reinforced
seams, protected arm slits, and
hoods with fancy plaid Innings;
ali sizes, 6 to 16 years for chill
dren and misses.
Evening star., 1914-03-06

The kimono style Of sleeve Is still In
favor. as Is the raglan, going up to the
neck. with the tab effect repeated at the
wrist.
Evening star., 1914-03-06

Girdles are tied at the side or back.
and when the long ends are omitted q
fiat bow is used to clasp the sirdie in the
front or back. -
Evening star., 1914-03-06
MEMS ST & $1.5O
SHIRTS
SATURDAY. 69c
In a Wonderful Sale.

These are Perfect Shirts. the
surplus Of a big shirtmaker. which
we bought at a very low price.
Shirts are newest coat style.
Dress Neglige Shirts. full cut and
well made, with attached soft
French or laundered cuffs. All the
latest silk stripe effects to pick
from in blue, lavender. pink. ecru,
black and white, cream and tan.
Made Of best woven madras, sol
sette, percales and fancy shirt
ines. All sizes-splendid choice.
Evening star., 1914-03-06
&c White Madras,

Special Saturday-full 36-inch
White Madras, extra heavy pc
quality-very highly mercerized.
Evening star., 1914-03-06

An-wool Serge and Cashmere
Pants. Have taped seams, i'm
perial waist bands. full cut. War
ranted not to rip. All sizes.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1914-12-11

Only One "BROMO QUININE"
Whenever you feel cold coming on.
think of the full name, LAXATIVE
BROMO QUININE. Look for sigma
ture of e. w. Grove on box. 25c.-
Advertisement.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1914-12-11
Time Not Ripe for U. S.
and Holland to Seek to
Bring Peace, Says Van Dyke

NEW YORK, Dec. 1.-THE time
has not yet come for either the
United States or Holland to make
peace overtures to the belligerent
powers of Europe, in the opinion of
DR.. Henry Van Dyke, United States
minister to the Netherlands, who was
the guest of honor at a dinner given
last night by the Lotos Club in this
city.
The American diplomat, who re-
turned to this country for a brief
respite from his duties and who will
sail Saturday for his post, praised
the attitude of neutrality of the
United States and Holland. He said
he hoped the time would come, and
come soon, when the nations would
get together and aid each other in
bringing about an honorable peace.
Upon his return to Holland, DR.. Van
Dyke said, he would devote his ener-
gies to aiding the Belgian non-com-
fbatants, as nearly all the Americans
have returned from Europe.
In his address, DR.. Van Dyke ex-
pressed the fear that IL the Belgians,
always a self-supporting people, were
without food they might resort to
acts of violence. If they did, he de-
clared, there certainly would be
bloodshed.
He warmly praised the Dutch for
their treatment of Belgian refugees.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1914-12-11
ORGANIZED MILITIA
DEFICIENT--MILLS
Brieadier-General Declares NO
State Maintains Even Pre-
scribed Peace Strength.

WASHINGTON, Dec. u.-"In no
state Is the prescribed minimum
peace strength of all organizations
of the organized militia maintained,
and in many instances the deficiency
has reached such figure as to leave
the corresponding organization such
in name only-organization of no
value as a military asset to the Fed
eral government" This is the way
Rrigadier-G General A. L. Mills, chief
of the division of militia affairs of the
war department, characterizes the
citizen soldiery of the country in his
annual report today.
General Mills points out that his
criticism Is entirely impersonal and
is made for the sole purpose of set
ting forth an accurate statement of
existing conditions with the view
and in the hope of leading TO a need
ed reform" One method of provid-
ing this reform is to be found, In
General Mills's opinion, in the pass
age of bill for the compensation of
the militia by the Federal govern
ment.
Relying upon the returns of adju-
tant-generals Of the State render ed
at the end of the last calendar year,
General Mills finds that an exami-
nation reveals the fact that the or
ganized militia as a whole is def
cient in strength, and that this de-
ficiency reaches the serious figure of
nearly 10000 men or an approximate
equivalent of the infantry component
of a complete infantry division at
war strength. 1t will show that more
than so per cent. of the infantry and
engineer companies. 20 per cent. of
the cavalry troops, so per cent. of the
coast artillery companies and prac-
tically all Of the field artillery bat
teries are below the prescribed mini
mum-and in all cases the former
and lower prescribed minimum is re-
ferred to-"
AT the close of the last fiscal year
the militia consisted of 119,251 en-
listed men and S,792 officers. Due to
the operation of the requirements of
the much controverted Circular No.
s." the enlisted men were increased
by 1873 over the preceding year.
while there was a reduction in off,
GERS numbering 33S.
Circular No. 8, sustained by the
legal authorities of the war depart
ment, called for the reduction of the
number of generals and other higher
officers in the militia to a number
more nearly corresponding with the
total enlisted strength.
General Mills reiterates his plan
for the creation of militia reserves,
pointing out the inevitable delay that
would hamper the country in the
event of war in obtaining recruits
unless a trained reserve exists from
which to supply the needed increase.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1914-12-11
PENITENTTARY HEALTHIER
THAN CANADA, He THINKS

! the county of Essex maintained at
Newark street and Caldwell he
dropped in to see the prosecutor.
Say, Canada's pretty rotten vii
lage and I'm tired OF the scenery"
he said to that official. II want to
register at one of your 'hotels;' have
you accommodations?'
Ready to oblige, the prosecutor
cleared the track and got Comstock
into the jail before he could change
his mind. Then Judge Martin helped
things along yesterday and assigned
Comstock to the Penitentiary Hotel
at Caldwell.
I'm travelling for my health"
Comstock told his guard as he was
going away. "TheyS do say that
Caldwell is the halthlest place In the
country"
"Say, please buy me a couple of
clean collars and a new shirt" he
said to another guard as he handed
him a bill; my linen is rather soiled
after my journey from Canada. He
took up his suitcase, got into the
county's stage coach" and was off.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1914-12-11

withdrawing a single man from work
or wages and without establishing
the least show of militarism.
This is the system which was
adopted by our forefathers; 1t is the
way in which a population of 250,G0O
In South Africa held Great Britain at
bay, with her 250,O00,0O0 of popula-
ton and a standing army of over
300, 600.
After all, standing armies are
trihes in times of war The first
necessity will be for arms"
Urges Training of schoolboys.
The congressman advocated mill
tary training for school boys, urging
that:
Arms of the best quality can be
issued to every school that desires
them, under proper regulations to be
adopted by the secretary of war. Ex-
aminations should be arranged, and
every schoolboy who is qualified as a
marksman or sharpshooters, and
knows how to pick his gun to pieces
and put it together again, should re-
eeive some prize. Men in the COM
munity who have received this edu-
cation are almost soldiers already, If
they have learned to obey orders, to
make marches and to shoot straight.
Target practice at short ranges with
a diminished target can be had
against any railroad embankment 1t
is no matter of great expense and
provides recruits for expansion of
the regular army and National Guard
in time of need.
"Our military academy has not
grown with our population. In 1872
it had $50 cadets, and our population
was less than 100000, including
slaves. II we had the same propor-
ton at the academy now it would be
a school of over $500 young men, in
stead of less than 700. That school is
not now able to supply the needs of
the army Before 1850 a large ma
jority of the graduates went into
civil life.
Every graduate can be expected
to remain available for volunteer
army duty for thirty years, and
every man in West Point represents
eight officers-who will thus be ready
for our volunteer regiments. If there
be one West Point graduate for every
hundred men, they would be pretty
we'll supplied; and if each West
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1914-12-11
KEARNY AND.
ARLINGTON

Members of the Kearny Board oi
Health, who are in attendance at the
second day convention of the New
Jersey State Officers Association
which opened at Lakewood today
are Commissioners Nevin Kennedy
Christopher Reichers and Robert
England and Health Inspector Harry
V. zimmerman.
The receipts OF the Midland Build
ing and Loan Association last night
amounted to $1,050.
A motion picture show for the bene-
fit of the Ladies' Aid Society of the
First NJ. e. Church will be held to-
night at the Arlington Playhouse.
Arrangements are being made by a
committee appointed by Coronation
Lodge, Daughters of st. George. for a
Christmas party to be held Wednes-
day night in Kearny HALL.
The primary department OF the
First Presbyterian Church will hold
food sale in the department room
tomorrow afternoon.
Mrs. P. NJ. Blauvelt, of Stuyvesant
avenue. entertained the members of
the Mayflower Whist Club at her
home yesterday afternoon. Among
those who made high scores were
Mrs. Leonard A. WINNER and Mrs.
Blauvelt. The club will meet at the
home of Mrs. Florence Blanc, 31S
Beech street, Thursday, January 7.
The following officers were elected
at meeting of Star of East Chap
ter, Order of the Eastern Star, at
meeting held in Kearny Hall last
night: Matron. Mrs. Louise B. Kay;
assistant matron, Miss Maud Turn
bull; conductress, Miss Mabel Will
kinson; assistant condustress, Miss
Minnie Hauser; secretary, Miss Carol
b. Durie; treasurer, Mrs. Lillian Will
kie; worthy patron, Charles Parks.
Three candidates were initiated. The
officers will be installed at meet
ing to be held January rs.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1914-12-11
Balm

''She was completely prostrated
and made very i'll by his perfidy."
did she recover?"
''Yes, $1,000"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1914-12-11

Canada, TO Clark s. Comstock.
seemed pretty safe place to go to
evade an order of Chancery two
years ago. After two years resi-
dence in the Dominion he thought
he knew of a safer place and came
back to Newark. With the helm
of the law he was sent to that
place-the penitentiary-yesterday.
After he had been sentenced to
Caldwell on a charge Of wife deser-
tion Comstock asked an attendant
to convey his thanks and best wishes
for merry Christmas" to Judge
Martin.
Two years ago Comstock's wife OBJ
tanned an order from the Court OF
Chancery requiring him to pay SIS
alimony. Comstock took an early
train for the haven of fugitives from
Justice, and he lived happily, al
though always In fear that he might
be smuggled back somehow. A week
ago he walked into the Court House
with his suitcase, and after asking
several officials what kind of "hotels"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1914-12-11
GIRL DEAD, THREE
DYING AFTER FIRE
Firemen Hurt Resouing DWELL
ers in Burning House in
New York.

NEW YORK, Dec. 11.--One girl is
dead. three persons were perhaps
mortally burned and scores narrowly
escaped death early today in a fire
which swept through the building at
499 West One Hundred and Twenty
fourth street. An explosion which
wrecked a portion Of the structure
painfully injured firemen who were
fighting their way through flames
and dense smoke to rescue the in
mates. Several persons were carried
to safety after they had been found
lying unconscious in smouldering
night clothes.
The three probably mortally burned
were Samuel Gordon, his wife and
his daughter Ruth. His daughter
Ida, died OF her burns in the hos
pital.
A dozen or more who lived in the
building crowded fire escapes on the
east side where they were suddenly
cut off by sheets of flame. They
were taken down extension ladders.
Several had inhaled flames and are
today in the hospital in dangerous
condition.
Two women. scantily dressed, es-
capped by crawling over a narrow
ledge to the building adjoining.
Police believe the fire of incendiary
origin.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1914-12-11
New Hampshire Forest Fire
Loss Decreased by FOresters

CONCORD, N. H., Dec. ia con-
servative estimate places the value
of forest property saved from fire by
these measures at over $500, ,000,7 says
the biennial report of the State For
estry Commission, after describing
methods of fire prevention used in
the New Hampshire forests In the
last four years. In that period, the
report says, the damage caused by
the average forest fire has been re-
duced from s347 to $169.
THE keynote of the fire protective
system" according to the report, 'is
cooperation among all forces inter-
ested in forest preservation"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1914-12-11

Special for Saturday, Dec. 18th
VAN. CREAMED FILBERTS-Thl |
Nuts used In this sweet are the |
Pride of this Falls Crop. A cover
ing OF delicious Van. Sugar n
Cream sets them off TO Per- HH
fection. POUND BOX
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1914-12-11
St. Cecilia Branch, L. c. B. A.,
Selects Officers for Year

At its annual meeting last night
st. Cecilia Branch No. 24o, L. c. B.
A, of Kearny, elected the following
officers: President, Mrs. Elizabeth
Gibson; first vice-president, Mrs.
Mary Osborne; second vice-president,
Mrs. Mary Clark; recorder. Miss
Catherine Fitzpatrick: assistant re-
corder, Miss Julia Lucey; financial
secretary, Miss Catherine Yeagsr;
treasurer, Miss Mary Conway; mar
shall, Mrs. Catherine Ring; guard,
Miss Bertha Schilds; spiritual direc-
tor, Rev. Thomas A. Conroy.
An installation dinner will be he'd
at Acl1tel-Stetter's. this city, by the
members of the branch some time
next month.