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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-16

Many an old bureau or dresser
which has a disfigured top or a
hideous piece of marble may be made
attractive and up-to-date by being
covered with a piece of thick glass,
preferably plate, cut Just the size and
with the outline of the top.
If the old marble, which it is to
replace, was thicker than the gloss
it will be desirable, in some instances
to put an under layer of wood to get
the necessary thickness.
Place a lace or embroidered cover
under the glass. and arrange the sill
yer or other toilet articles on the
top. Chintz or cretonne is also pretty
under glass tops.
Old white marble table and bureau
tops make excellent molding boards
for bread and pie-crust.
They should be thoroughly cleaned,
of course, and may be repolished by
rubbing with a small piece of marble
used like a scrubbing brush, with
plenty of water on the surface.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-16
Bill, the ex-Convict

Bill, who was released from jail,
found it rather hard to get work. If
he could find work, his mate, who
was in the same cell where he was.
would tell his employer that he was
an ex-convict.
This fellows name was Jack Nor
ris. He did this because he wanted
to get Bill back to his old life again.
Bill, in order to get rid of Jack, de-
cided to leave the country, but as
he did not have any money he had to
stay. After looking several months
for employment he was hired as
builder. When he had saved up
good sum of money he decided to
leave for Europe.
When he reached Berlin, Germany,
he Immediately set out to his friends
home who knew nothing of his for
mer life. His friends soon found en-
ployment for him in the Berlin In
surance Company
/ After several years of labor in the
Berlin Insurance Company he be-
came the head salesman in the place.
One of the owners of this business
grew so fond of him that he gave
him his daughter to be his wife.
Jack heard of Bits success in Eu-
rope and decided to get his revenge
| He set sail and reached Berlin five
| days later. He succeeded in finding
| where Bill lived
One day when Bill was alone Jack
| came in and asked Bill for some
money or said that he would tell his
wife of his former life. Bill gave him
some money, but Jack bothered him
so much that he refused to give him
any more money. This made Jack
| angry and he pulled out revolver
and wounded Bill in the arm.
! Bill was taken to the hospital,
where he lay unconscious for several
| days. He spent fortune till he got
better and then he went back to his
| home again.
| When Bill was well again he or
| dered some detectives to look for
Jack. The detectives learned that
Jack was in America, and they start
ed out for the United States They
landed in Newark, N. j., and traced
him up to a cafe, where he was cap
tured and brought back to Berlin.
Jack was made prisoner and SEN
fenced to serve from ten to twelve
years.
Bill and his wife lived happily ever
afterward.
| WILLIAM GILZENBERG AND
HARRY MEISLER.
Aged II years. ~ y.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-16

talizingly calm he declared that
| evervbody'd miss the train unless
they started that very instant.
You youngsters go and get in the
machine, and I'll help your mother
and Nellie to get OUT said father
Dear, picking up baby Buster, who
was laughing gaily at the prospect
of an auto bile" ride.
"Bunny's doin' too" cried Buster,
affectionately clutching his old
white rabbit, regardless of the fact
that il was upside down, "Bunny's
dom to have auto'bile wide Sos
Buster" And he bestowed warm
wet kiss upon father Bears rough
cheek
you bet you're going to have
ride, and Bunny too declared
father Dear, returning the kiss with
interest, "you hold him fast, Doro-
thy. until your mother and Nellie
come out
Buster Struggled down beside Dor
othy then hastily sat UP again, cry
ing: "Make it go Make 1t gol"
mo dear. It can't go till mother
comes" explained Dorothy picking
M the poor little Bunny, who had
fallen from Busters arms and
bumped it's little old head on the
floor of the car.
"Tiss it," cried Buster, holding
ND the rabbit, and Dorothy obeyed,
after which Buster kissed it too.
Then mother Dear came hurrying
down the walk, followed by nurse
Nellie and father Dear. who locked
the front door and then tried 1t to
make sure 1t was really and truly
Now. Them he cried. we're all
here. and not a moment to spare"
The chauffeur started the machine
and off they whizzed, mother Dear
looking back nervously, declaring
that she was sure they forgot to
lock the pantry window
"Goodby, goodby!" called the
whole Brown family, when they
passed the Brown house. Mary
Elizabeth and Dorothy threw kisses
at each other until the automobile
turned a corner.
In a few minutes the station was
reached, and the dear Dear family
clambered into the train.
"Ju-ust in time,'' declared father
Dear. wiping his forehead with his
silk handkerchief. IT tell you, Mrs
Dear. and you dear Dear children,
IL YOU ever poke around until the
very last minute again, like this,
I'Il--I'll do something desperate"
And he glared in pretended severity
at mother Dear and the others.
WELL" sighed mother Dear, lean
ing back and closing her eyes, I'm
glad that's over, but | do wish |
knew whether the pantry Win
dow"
Father Dear placed his hand over
her mouth. declaring that no wor-
ries We're allowed to come into tnal
particular chair car.
(To be continued)
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-16
I'M SOCIETY," CIRCLES

, the Young Women's Christian Asso-
/ citation for a picnic, to be held Sat
urday afternoon in Montclair. The
cars Will leave the Pennsylvania
railroad station at 2 o'clock. An IN
teresting program has been arranged
for the afternoon. including camp
fire stories and games.
Mrs. I'll. NJ. Van SAINT and daughter,
Miss Katherine R2xanna Van SAINT,
of North Seventh street, are spend
ing two months at Ocean Grove.
Miss Gloria walling, of Elm
street. is entertaining Miss Meta
Scott, of White Plains, n. Y.
Mrs. Margaret Cornwell and Mr.
and Mrs William Lawrence, OF BIS
Clifton avenue, will go to Asbury
Park Saturday for the remainder Of
the season.
Miss Jennie Clark. of 10 Richmond
street, and her niece, Miss Eunice
Low of 1893 Bank street, are spending
the week at Ocean Grove.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry McGinnis, of
T. Summit street. are spending the
summer at Ocean Grove.
Miss Gertrude Esther. of 81 Ninth
avenue. will spend a few weeks at
Boonton, this state.
Miss Edith Cardwell, of Summer
avenue; Miss May Alberson, of Broad
street and Miss Elizabeth Brown, of
Orator street, are spending two
weeks at DeVasago Inn, PrattsYille,
N. Y.
Miss Mabel Haines, of 40 North
Sixth street. will leave Saturday for
a two weeks stay at Ocean Grove.
Furman Robinson, of Burnett
street. is spending two weeks at Gin
ton, this State.
Mrs. Albert e. r. Seibert and
daughter. Miss Virginia Seibert, of
Hunterdon street, are spending sew
eral weeks at Asbury Park.
Mr.. and Mrs Harry Schultz, of
Hunterdon street, are spending two
weeks at Long Branch.
Miss Kate Louise Roberts, of ATS
Mt. Prospect avenue. has gone to
OEQEHSnuIBs N - NhSAS 5h0 VIII
take charge of a library for three
months while the librarian, who is a
friend of Miss Roberts, is on an
European tour. Miss Roberts's
mother, Mrs. Jane L. Roberts, and
sister, Miss Jane Roberts, will join
her at Ogdensburg early in August.
Mr. and Mrs. James A. Smith, of 80
Dassing avenue, have gone to Ocean
Grove for two weeks.
William Zimmerman, of 119 James
street, will leave tomorrow for two
weeks stay at Camp Hillcrest, Lake
Hopateong.
i Joseph A. Rohr and daughter, Miss
Edna L. Rohr of Monmouth street,
are at the Lexington, Atlantic City.
Miss z. Jane Peer of Pennington
street, is touring Montreal, Toronto
and Quebec.
Miss Marion Van Wagenen and Miss
Christine Van Wagenen, of Mount
Pleasant avenue, who have been
visiting Mrs. L. c. Kleinhaus at Toms
River, will leave shortly for Lake
Minnewaska, Ulster county, N. Y,
where they will spend the remainder
of the season.
Mr. and Mrs. F. T. Long, of Elwood
avenue, are spending part of the
summer at Asbury Park.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-16

Joyfully Davie scampered into the
house to get his hat.
II won't see you for ever so long, "
he cried over his shoulder, as he
disappeared through the screen
door, slamming it behind him.
Then it was Franks turn to look
wistful. He gazed at the dear Dear
house, and the rusty pail dropped to
the ground. Frank gave 1t little
kick.
I'm not going to dig worms or
or anything" he muttered under his
breath; II wish we were going to
the seashore, too, for the whole
summer, stead o. sticking here.
And Frank looked down at his
overalls with disgust.
Some people have everything, "
he grumbled, and"
How about the worms son ?"
came a cheerful voice from the
piazza. Frank turned around and
saw his father, dressed in his old
est clothes and wearing raggedy
old felt hat, which turned down all
around and was just the thing for
fishing,
Il v
mothers fixing up a lunch" his
father declared, coming down the
steps; why, you haven't dug a
single worm. Don't you want to
go?"
.'Y-yes," hastily cried Frank,
making up his mind to forget about
the dear Dear family and their sum
ner vacation; 81 know a good place,
but it's kind o'near the brook, so
YOU might as well come along,
ooh, you run on ahead and I'll
wait for the sandwiches said Mr..
Binks, who was inspecting the rods.
This is Just the kind of day for
bites" And he sauinted up at the
sky with such a knowing air that
Franks enthusiasm revived.
you comes quieks you can,
cried Frank; "I'll hurry'n get a lot
o. worms" And he flew gaily up the
street, swinging the rusty tin pail
in wide circles.
Mr.. Binks looked after his red
headed son with a smile, then, went
into the house to see If the sand
witches were ready
At the dear Dear house across the
way there was all the hustle-bustle
of departure. At the last minute
everybody discovered that there
were a hundred things still to be
attended to. Mother Dear was here,
there and everywhere, her cheeks
red as roses and her eyes wide with
excitement. Dorothy and Davie and
Buster Dear were like excited little
chickens, continually getting in
everybody's way and out again.
Father Dear collected the bags
and put them in the automobile
that was to take the family to the
station. Then he returned TO the
house and in a voice that was tan
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-16
College Fun Series mo. y
VOL. l., NO. 15e.

The freshmen get their revenge
from the sophomores for the trick
"Nosy" links played, as related In
How the sophomores Beat the
Freshmen"
Say, fellows" painted "Nosy"
links, there's a new batch of freshies
to arrive on the 9;45."
Gee, whiz!" What gets me is how
our honored sophomore class president
gets all his news. No wonder he's
called 'Nosy,'" said one.
But that amt all" painted "Nosy."
well, don't keep us in suspense;
tell us. What is thy wonderful
news?P asked one of the company.
you know tonights Halloween.
Well, those impudent little freshies
mean to get together in the woods
and hold a Halloween party there.
I've got plan to teach those freshies
not to stay up so late"
HeP briefly told his plan. much to
the happiness of his audience. but
one of the audience was happier than
the rest. He was a freshie. whose
name was Jill He had discovered
the pldiA anu AAsAoNShAcN ~ NSAA AhN
other freshies.
That afternoon the freshmen Of
Tangier College bought out the village
stores supply of water pistols. after
cautioning the storekeeper to keep
mum. Then the sophs came and
bought out his supply of clothespins
and told him to keep brakes on
There's some mischief afoot to-
night" thought the storekeeper, 'or
my names not j. C. Kelt."
A freshman, unknown to the sopho-
mores, had bought all the lawn hose
in Mr.. Kelt's stock. This still added
| to the wonder of that honored mem
Der of the town of Tangier.
What under the sun do they want
with all my baskets Of clothespins,
each holding a thousand; my $50 rs
cent water pistols and the eighteen
| lawn hose"
That night the freshies gathered in
| the woods for the purpose, as the
sophomores thought of ducking in
tubs of water for apples, but in reality
to use the water for ammunition for
| the pistols and hose.
Il reckon this'll cool their enthusi-
asm." grinned JILL who was class
| PRESIDENT having been elected two
weeks before.
The excitement was at its height
with the FRESHNESS. when someone
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-16
The New Oriental Skirts

Scallops stritingly trim a blue
charmeuse dinner gown.
Its mousseline de sole tunic, start
ing in folds falling loosely from the
shoulders, wells a blue pearl bead
embroidered bust-high bodice. At
the waist-line 1t runs under a pearl
embroidered blue girdle and from the
knees to the ankles is in three tiers
of bead edged scallops of the deepest
and slenderest sort.
The tunic opens in front over a
charmeuse skirt, partly covered by
the ends of the dark blue silk SASH
And in some mysterious way gaining
fullness at the knees, the underskirt
from there to the ankles is caught in
to simulate trousers.
That this skirt is not slashed is
evident the instant that the wearer
takes step, but it looks Oriental and
unusual and just bit daring.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-16

A sleeve should always bear some
relation to the low neck of the gown.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-16
'CORNMEAL AND SALT
FOR CLEANING SKIRTS

When your white wooden skirt be-
comes soiled and needs to be cleaned,
try this method:
Mix cornmeal and salt in equal
parts; then spread out the skirt on a
white cloth on your kitchen table and
cover it with the cornmeal and salt
mixture.
When it has been on for a short
time cover your clothes brush or
scrub brush with a soft white cloth
and go over the entire surface of the
skirt. After it has been brushed thor
oughly shake the skirt Well and hang
ii in the open air.
The same process may be used with
your white doeslkin gloves when you
are anxious to use them In a hurry
and cannot take time to dry them in
the usual way after washing them.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-16
F ashionettes


Looseness and more loosenese Is the
dominant note of the new blouses.
The Gladstone collar is a plain
stand-up collar of muslin, open at the
throat.
A round Medici collar of white ninon
is charming, held in place by black
velvet throat band.
Both coates and waistcoats con-
tinue to leave the neck much ex-
posed.
Some of the short loose coates
make the wearer look almost de-
formed.
Occasionally one sees the lego
mutton sleeve on an afternoon gown.
A sleeve should always bear some
relation to the low neck of the gown.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-16

1t is the fashion nowadays to talk
of salaries and remuneration, but
the old-fashioned word, wages, as a
reward for service gives the gist of
their meaning at shorter length. And
since we all work for wages, ] can
not see why we want to call them by
another name.
wages are wholly. or even in part,
always concerned with money, writes
a contributor of the Camden Daily
Courier.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-16
Poetry andAvoirdupois

Dear Margery' Doom:
VIII YOU please answer in the
Evening Star as soon as possible
the following questions: Would it
be all right to send short poem to
a publisher, written legibly in ink
on one side of large sheet Of
paper. or would the manuscript
have to be typewriter?
Also, what eatables are to be
avoided when one is trying to re-
duce superfmous flesh? What ex-
ercises are of value in the same
case? M. G. S.
Typewritten manuscripts are pre-
ferred as rule, but IL yours Is
very legible there is no reason why
it should not receive proper consid-
grafton.
By eating none but the following
foods and these in moderation,
considerablyireduce overweight;
Fish-All fresh fish, boiled. ex-
cept salmon, cells and bluefish.
Meats-Lean beef, mutton or
lamb. chicken and game. (Spar-
ingly.)
Eggs-Boiled or poached.
bread, unbuttered bread crustS,
bran bread, graham bread.
egetables-Spinach lettuce, cell
cry, crosses, asparagus, cauliflower,
onions, white cabbage, brussels
sprouts, tomatoes, string beans,
radishes. olives.
Desserts-Ripe fruit only. Apples,
oranges, grapefruit, sour cherries.
Strawberries, raspberries, blueber-
ries, peaches.
Drinks-One cup of tea or coffee,
without milk, cream or sugar, or
one glass of pure water slipped at
the end of the meal, or lemonade
without sugar. A small portion of
cheese may be taken occasionally.
The following exercises will re-
duce the hips.
When beginning it one should be
careful to get used to it very grad
ually as 1t puts great strain upon
the muscles and is liable to make
one lame, as from a horseback ride.
One should lie extended upon the
floor, supporting ones self by one
hand, while the other is placed upon
the hip While holding this position
raise the body gradually from the
floor until the whole weight is sup
ported by the hand and feet. 1t is
comparatively easy to get the body
from the floor as far as the knees,
but to bring it UP to the full ex-
tent is not easy at first, and re-
quires patient practise Try the ex-
ercise first on one side and then on
the other
To reduce the abdomen, exercise
daily as follows:
Stand (uncorseted)) straight. with
arms held up over the head. Then
bend from the hips. letting the arms
describe circle until the finger
tips touch the floor. The knees must
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-16
To Clean the Summer Hat

Leghorn hats that may have grown
dark, burned or spotted, will fire.
quently come out looking like new if
the spots are scrubbed with lemon
juice, and a nail brush. Outing hats or
straw or panama can be washed sue
cessfnlly, in some instances, by put
ting them in a bowl of water, and
scrubbing quickly with water and
borax or CASTLE soap. Do not leave
them long enough for the starch to be
soaked out. Mop gently with a soft
towel, and hang with the crown
down, to dry, preferably indoors, and
out of the sun.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-16
Less Darning

To do away with some of the darn
ing rub the heels of new stockings
with paraffin. Put the stockings over
the darning egg and warm the par
ATTN enough to make it soft in the
hand. Then rub well.
1t will be found that this protects
the heel against rubbing and that it
will not wear out.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-16
Fireless Kettles

The principle of the flreless cooker
kettle is the same as the well-known
fireless cooker except the kettle does
not come in a cabinet.
1t is made of aluminium and insu-
lated with mica On the base is a
metal ring, which prevents the kettle
from warping when used for baking
purposes.
The top is arranged so that heat
bestos pad accompanies each kettle
On this the kettle is set after it has
been allowed to boil about third
of the time it would require to cook
the inclosed food in the ordinary
stove.
There are four sizes of the kettles,
of two, four. six and eight quart
capacity, the two-quart size being for
cereals.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-16
Brown Spots on Neck

First of all, cleanse the neck with
warm water, an agreeable soap and a.
rough washcloth.
Rinse it with clear warm water.
and after drying it rub into the skin
the cold cream, for which the recipe
is here given: Rosewater, four ounces;
almond oil, four ounces; spermaceti,
one ounce; white wax, one ounce.
Add the rosewater slowly, so that it
will mix well.
When the skin has absorbed all it
possibly can remove the remainder
with soft piece of muslin and rub
slices of a freshly cut cucumber over
the neck.
An occasional application of diluted
peroxide will also help to bleach the
skin.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-16
Avoid Scratches

Before rolling the davenport,
dresser or bed out Of its usual posi-
ton place a newspaper In front of
the castors and then move the furni-
ture.
This precaution is advisable
whether the floor is carpeted or not,
as in the one case tears will be
avoided and in the other unsightly
scratches.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-16
Making Cloth Waterproof
Dear Miss Doom.

Dear Miss DOOn.
If it is not asking too much.
would you mind letting me have
the method of making cloth water
proof2 I lost the clipping the very
day | cut it out. Your column is
such a comfort. GRATEFUL
Don't lose it this time, Grateful
Take powdered alum and sugar
of lead, each one-half ounce; stir
into a gallon of rain water, and
when the mixture is clear pour off
the top liquid. immense. the cloth
for twenty-four hours, then dry
without wringing), and press it.
The cloth will be ltninjured in color
or texture. and will stand any
amount of rain, / am told.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-16
A Serviceable Summer Frock

An indispensable summer frock is
the white pique coat and skirt, with
the straight skirt covered to the knee
by a ripping tunie.
Both tunio and blouse of pique
should button closely down the front
with round white bone buttons. The
long sleeves fit closely and the blouse,
although it buttons to the throat, is
left unbuttoned above the line of the
bust, showing an inner vest and far
ing organdy collar. with its spread
ing wing-like points.
A smart note is a pique waistcoat
embroidered with colored woods and
silk sor cotton.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-16
A e-Sharpener

Take a piece of wooden curtain pole
about sixteen inches long.
Wrap it tightly with piece Of en-
cry cloth, gluing the first end to the
wood, and the last end when wrapped.
This makes a splendid sharpener for
knives.
When the first lap has worn off, cut
off the old cloth, reglue and the sharp
ener is as good as new.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-16
FLOWERS IN THE HOME

sive varieties, such as peonies and
rhododendrons and crysanthemums
look their best In tall vases or large
bowls.
Flowers always look well in clear
glass, and it Is surprising how far 4
few of them can be made to go with
a little manipulation.
Flowers will last much longer If
should be changed each day and tho
ends of the stalks shipped off They
should be gathered before the sun Is
on them.-From the Camden Daily
Courier.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-16
Shop News

Small hats Of black taffeta or
MORE are shown In the shops for
the between seasons, Some are
smartly trimmed with standing
ruchings, others have black or
white velvet flowers and still the
more matronly ones are trimmed
with jet. Jet, by the way, will be
featured this fall on many of the
exclusive models.
A cleanup sale of silk shirts Is
taking place at Hahne & Co.'S
this week. Mems shirts valued
UP to IS are sold at the special
price of S1.95. There are all of
the leading summer shades to Sc
lect from, including tan, brown,
pink, lavender, gray and black and
white striped.
Seven piece coaster sets are dis
played at J.. Bamberger & Co.'S
in a large variety of styles and at
reduced prices. che plain blue and
white conventional design with the
nickel rim is priced at S1.25.
Japanese mating in tan and
blue and tan and red is sold at
e. A. Kirch & Co.'S at 30, As,
So and 81 cents a yard. Inlaid
linoleum in oilcloth and Powered
patterns is sold at this store at
all prices.
L. S. Plaut & Co. are selling
children's lawn and crepe kimonos
at reasonable prices. Women's
and misses negligees and rest
gowns are selling at this store
in a large assortment and at many
unusually low prices.
Wolfe dresses valued at IS and
$40 are being sold at the Oscar
Michael Company store this week
at many low prices.