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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-01-15
How to Keep Shoes Clean

Twenty-Five cents is the price of a
little continuance which any man
would appreciate, and there is no
reason why it should not find favor
with busy women, too.
1t is a shoe polisher which can be
carried about in the pocket or hand
bag.
1t is a little strip of lambs wool a
couple of inches wide and twice as
long. backed with piece of leather
When the polisher is not in use it
is rolled up with the leather side out
and clasped shut with a ball and
socket clasp.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-01-15
Claret Fruit Punch

Dozen and a half of lemons.
squeeze we'll and strain the liquor.
Three large. thin-skinned oranges
tnavel if possible). cut in quarters,
then cut each in small slices. Three
or four bananas. Bottle of cherries,
large. If you wish. add a small
pineapple cut in small cubes. Two
pounds of confectioners' sugar. Mix
half of the sugar with lemon juice,
then with two quarts of claret. and
gradually add water, keeping liquid
stirred Then add the rest of sugar,
according to taste. When you have
liquid suited to your taste add the
fruit and a piece Of ice. Stir now
and then when serving.
As | have often served it for en-
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-01-15
TI(JJSEnE Frs EXCHANGE Ct.
BY MARGEMs doom

tertainments 1 hope you will find
it o. K. There is no rule about the
quantity of fruits, as some people
like the punch to drink. not to eat.
Hoping this letter is not too long.
Let me know if the lady has sue
cess with it. MRS. r. r.
am sure she will have success.
Your recipe is very clear. The punch
must be delicious. Thank you, very
much, for sending it so promptly.
Apple souffle is a simple, old
fashioned dish, which is both whole
some and tempting.
1t is easy to make. too.
Try ii.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-01-15

therefore, take pleasure in many gifts
that might be welcomed by well
person. Try making a bundle of
Comfort Powders" Get book con-
tanning page of reading for each
day in the year. The book counters
show many such books of all sizes
and kinds. Take each leaf and roll
it up tight in tissue paper, twisting
the ends in bonbon fashion.
Tie the bundle of rolls with a
string and send directions with the
gift. "One powder to be taken each
day"
Old calendars, containing choice
bits of verse may be utilized in this
way. If the "shut-in" would enjoy
them, many bits Of humorous verse
can be chosen.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-01-15
To Clean a Tiled Floor

Ny dear Miss Doom:
/ have just moved into new
apartment and am unable to thor
oughly clean the white tiled floor in
the bathroom. 1t seems to be dirt
from the building of the house.
Will some reader kindly tell me
how to properly clean this? I have
heard there is some sort of an acid
to use. but do not know just what
it Is.
I thank you in advance for your
attention. CLARA u. A.
Rub with whiting and lemon juice
applied with a stiff brush. Let the
paste dry. After an hour scrub it
off with a flannel wet with kero-
Sene.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-01-15
Atlas of the World

Dear Margery Doom;
Please let me know If you still
have for sale 1.-THE Atlas and
Chronological History of the
World?" If not, kindly advise me
where I could get copy. and
oblige, r. A.
We have no more of the books,
but you may obtain one from the
Syndicate Publishing Company,
New York city.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-01-15
Velvet Flowers

One big velvet flower is the firing
at present, according to the Chicago
Record Herald.
A huge purp.e velvet rose, with
many petals, or huge red name
less flower. with four squared petals
either one is striking and in good
form.
With the increased use of velvet
flowers their beauty has increased.
Perhaps their price has increased,
too, but they are really worth every
cent that is asked for them, for they
are carefully made and they are good
stYle and color
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-01-15
A Friend and a Poem
NV dear Miss Doom:

My dear Miss Doom:
/ would like to ask il person
can go into the City Hall and see
where a friend has moved, and also
if can find out If she is married?
Also can you publish "A Rabbits
Daughter" Thanking you | am,
ELLA S.
You will not be able to locate
your friend by means of City Hall
records, though you might at the
postoffice. However, the postmaster
will not give you the address un-
less he sees fit. No law compels
him to.
You will be permitted to look at
the marriage record at the City Hall.
/ will gladly publish the poem "A
Rabbits Daughter" If someone will
send it in.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-01-15

crepe meteor is used in a dark, dull
shade of blue called "Corneille' or
''Jackdow'' blue. 1t is similar to the
"crow-blue" of last season. Plated
chiffon in dull cream fashions the
petticoat, and u smart contrast is
given by the velvet buttons and the
bow that holds the drapery. They
are bright purple.
This costume may be copied in
size SO, with IL yards of 42-inch
material for the blouse. 80 yards Of
42-inch material for the skirt. To-
bacco brown eponge is used for 1892,
with the vest in a tan cloth.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-01-15

decorations and the hostess was as
sisted by her ter-in-law, Mrs Wal
ter Lar ~stroth. and Miss Ethel
Matthews. the latter of New York.
Mrs Russell Grover Brown, of 81
High street. will entertain the So
rority on January %. when officers for
the ensuing year will be elected.
Miss May Council. of 40 Thirteenth
avenue. will spend the weekend IN
Easton, Pa.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-01-15

] knew my C. Q. D. call would
! bring a prompt response from
someone.
The punch recipe came this morn
fng, from Mrs. r. R., of Irvington,
with the following letter:
Dear Miss Doom:
Having read the request for recipe
for a two gallon fruit punch, | am
sending you one for a claret fruit
punch, as the writer does not state
whether she wishes claret or lem
onade.
Tt really makes no difference.
Omit the claret and it is lemon
ade punch.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-01-15
HEARTH AND HONE
BY MARCFRY doom

Hereafter no letter will pc an
swered unless accompanied Dy ING
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 stamps, as the editor IL far
too busy to write personal re-
plies.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-01-15
Baked Hash Is a Good
Cold-Day Luncheon Dish

One pound round steak chopped fine.
five large potatoes, one large onion
chopped fine. Mix well together, add
heaping tablespoonful flour, season
with salt and pepper. Put into but
tered pan and cover with water and
bits of butter; cover well. Bake in
oven until nearly done, then remove
cover and let brown.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-01-15
1T ISN'T so HARD TO DARN IF YOU
co ABOUT IT IN THE RIGHT WAY
Practical
Suggestions

| the old piece underneath the goods,
says the Perth Amboy Evening News.
| A rapid way to mend undergar-
ments that are becoming worn Is to
stitch with the sewing machine back
and forth in parallel lines, then turn
| the goods and run stitches at right
angles to those already taken.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-01-15
Ladies' Home Journal Patterns

PrIce 10 Cents Ench,
Can be purchased at L. Bamberger
& Co.. or any Ladies Home Journal
Pattern Agency. Look for the MI
nerya head. Patterns will also be
sent by mall If desired. Write your
address very plainly and always
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, 1914-01-15
The Brides Sister as Witness

Dear Miss Doom:
Would you let me know if a sister
of the bride can act as witness, as
she is going to be the bridesmaid
also. Hoping you will answer my
question in a few days.
SARAH M.
Yes, if the sister is of age.
The city authorities are not at all
interested in the sisters serving as
bridesmaid. That is a private mat
ter
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-01-15
Who Knows Sunshine Will
Come Again."

Dear Miss Doom:
If you can, will you please pub
llsh the word of the song Sunshine
VIII Come Again." 1t starts
why droop thy head,
Thine eyes moist with dew"
Thanking you a thousand times.
MRS. MARIE C..
Will some one send this song to
me? / am not familiar with 1t.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-01-15
Coffee on White Crepe de
Chine

Dear Miss Doom:
Will you at your. earliest conve-
nience kindly advise me through
your valuable column how to re-
move a coffee stain from white
crepe de chine? Thanking you in
advance, / am
CATHERINE D.
Spread the stained portion of the
dress over a bowl and pour boiling
water on it from kettle held high
enough to permit the stream to
strike the spot with force.
If obstinate, spread boraX on the
stain, then pour on the boiling
water. Another way is to rub the
spot gently with pure glycerine,
rinse in lukewarm water and press
on the wrong side until quite dry.
Glycerine is effective even when
cream is mixed with the coffee. 1t
absorbs both the stain and the
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-01-15
Write to Junior Star

Dear Children:
The Junior Evening Star will
print bright, interesting letters and
original short stories not exceed
ing $50 words in length. Write in
ink and on one side of the paper
only.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-01-15
DniIyHnhs
by
FaDcyMn1h.
A GIFT ron A shUT-IN

A GIFT FOR A SHUT-IN
Persons having invalid friends are
often perpleXed when wishing to
send some little remembrance to the
"shut-in. 1t is not always easy to
know what to send that will give
pleasure to person whose activi-
ties are limited, and who cannot,
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-01-15

grease. 1t would be good idea,
however, to place clean blotter UNI
derneath the spot before applying
the glycerine.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-01-15
Helen F.

The girls sister cannot stop the
marriage if her father gives his
consent
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-01-15
Two Notes to Clip

Sometimes it is not possible to wash
out grease spots. In such cases, try
this method: Put blotting paper under
the spots, and another piece over
them; then iron with fairly hot iron.
Sponge afterward with alcohol or
chloroform.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-01-15

Spirits of turpentine will remove
most spots from silk. but care must be
taken to be sure that the dye is fast.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-01-15
Hurrah! Here's Help
Dear Miss Doom:

Dear Miss Doom:
If you will send me the name and
address of the person who wanted
the ankle support, have one I can
send her. MRS. C. A. L.
Thank you, very, very much.
MRS. L.-Will you call for the
name and address of the writer of
the above
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-01-15

ITO Be Continued.)
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-01-15

Miss Ethel Langstroth, of 90 He'd
den terrace was hostess Yesterday
afternoon at meeting of the Unsi-
Ion Delta Sorority. A pink and white
color scheme was carried out insthe
Evening star., 1914-02-10
R. L. Haycock Assumes New Duties.

L. T.. iIaycock. recently appointed by
Sd5t. Z. l.. Thmrstou OF the District pub
lie schools 10 be supervising principal Of
the third division. took over thal posi-
;ion today. MI. Iiaycock was formerly
principal OF the Home Industrial school.
and the i.psit:ou n. now holds was filled
bg the present assistant superintendent
OF schools. Stephen =. Kramer.
Washington county. Md. is in the grip
OF a cold wave that has sent the mercury
down to within Il few degrees of zero. Ice
several inches thick has formed
Evening star., 1914-02-10
School Problems.

"A more progressive management of the
child that is below the average mental
capacity and the child above the aver
age should be given.'' was the sense of
report by the school committee. The
committee recommended that "a coach
be provided in every school building, to
whom the pupil may go for the necessary
assistance
Five thousand years of child life is
sacrificed annually in the public Schools"
the report declared. by failure to con-
slider the educational capacity of the
individual child. This estimate is based
on the fact that, 5000 children remain
behind the classes advanced at promotion
time every year, in February and Sep
tember.
No teacher can do justice 20 a class of
forty or more pupils. the report further
asserted. Only those of average intelli-
gence and those of a more than average
mental development receive instruction
in class of such size, and the child that
is SLOW of understanding will not be per-
mitted to retard the advance of the
others. and lags behind.
Capt. r. f. Doyle of the tenth police
precinct received the thanks of the or
ganization for reassigning Policeman
Bradley to duty in Piney Branch Park
Evening star., 1914-02-10
Personal Notes of Rivermen.

capt. Z. l.. Brown. chief engineer or
the Taylor tug Advance. who has been
on a short visit 10 his family at Balt:-
more returned TO this city yesterday and
rcjoined lis rug.
capt. Thomas Selectman. master OF IT,
tug Edith .. winship, who was in the
city TO see 10 tho annual inspection OF
his boat. has returned 10 his home a;
occoauan. Va. 10 remain until time TO
the Minshp TO go into commission.
capt Parker Gray. owner of the rive"
schooner Oakland. has taken command
of the vessel il the wood and lumbe
tfade between river points and this cit.
Capt Gray gave NJ active command of
vessels several Years ago. and this is his
tirst visit TO this city in charge Of vc
~ Tor about four years.
Policeman Preston II the harbor pye-
,Inct WHO has been confined to his home
Tor the past six weeks by illness. has
recovered and viii return 10 duty this
week
w y Morris. with r. r. Duvall & Ce..
has returned from business trip 81
about two weeks 10 North Carolina and
,esi erday was at his office on the 1T
street wharf.
Evening star., 1914-02-10
CREDIT MEN ORGANIZE.
Bureau to Be Formed Under Aus
pices of Retail Merchants.

Last evening saw the formal establish
ment of the credit mems section of the
Retail Merchants Association, recon-
mended in the annual report of President
r. P. Andrews Alfred Mayer was elect
ed as chairman of the new committee,
thereby becoming member of the board
of governors of the association as well.
The chairmans first official act was the
appointment of a subcommittee of three
to consider plans for the organization OF
a credit bureau, which committee is to
make its report tomorrow. Representa-
tives of twenty-five firms were present al
the meeting and all gave assurances OF
the full cooperation of the firms they
represented in the work of the section.
Evening star., 1914-02-10
VESSELS TOUCH BOTTOM.
Low Water in River Harbor Aids
Raising of Lighter.

The heavy northerly winds caused low
water i'll the river and yesterday for the
greater part of the day vessels lying in
the shoal docks at the oyster wharf were
on the bottom. Advantage was taken of
the low tides to raise the oyster-shell-
carrying lighter belonging to Herbert
Bryant Son of Alexandria, which has
been lying sunk In the dock at the fish
wharf for the past week. Until yester-
day the greater part of the scow was
under water, but when the tide fell off
her decks were exposed and. using hand
pumps and the steam syphon of the tug
James @. Carter. she was. after several
hours work. raised from the bottom. Vt
IS stated that the lighter is not damaged
and she probably will load oyster shells
here before being taken to Alexandria
The sinking of the lighter was caused by
her being left aground on shelving
bank on low tide when loaded so that
when the tide started to rise thel ow
end of the lighter did not lift with it.
and the water coming over her deck
caused her to fill and remain on the bot
tom.
Evening star., 1914-02-10

Secretary Hamlin that in view of the
exceptional rate of exchange prevailing
between the United States and Mexico
that the currency of Mexico Is depreci-
ated as compared to the proclaimed
value of S9.39S for the standard gold
pesos.
The existing tariff law provides that
invoices of purchased goods should be
made out in the currency actually paid
therefor. 1t is the practice of certain
Mexican sellers to invoice their mer-
chandise in Mexican currency, although
the merchandise is actually paid for In
United States money. In such cases the
invoices. Acting Secretary Hamlin di-
rects, shall be stated in United States
money in accordance with the law.
Evening star., 1914-02-10
LAST RITES FOR EBERT NASH.
Popular High School Graduate and
Cornell University S,udent.

Funeral services for Ebert Todd Nash.
student at Cornell University, who Was
captain of the winning company IN the
last competitive dIill Of tie high school
cadets of Washington. and who died al
Cornell sunday. wee held this afternoon.
Because of the nature of the disease to
which he succumbed the funeral was pri-
vatc. Intsrment was in Gienwooa come.
terry
Memorial services are 10 oe held at
Hamliue NJ l.. Church next SUNDAY
evening AT 5 o'clock. He Was a member
Of That church. Company X of the Mo
I>iuley Manual Training School. of which
Mr Mas was captain last wear and
which he led to victory. Will attend the
memorial services IN a body. and il is
expected large number of other cadets
viii also attend
Several addresses are 10 he made by
members of the company and Of his fra
ternity "A. u. s. Miss Alice Deal viii
deliver an address on behalf Of the fac
ulty.
Evening star., 1914-02-10
Capitals Water Purest.

The waterworks Commissioner New
man described as supplying the purest
water in the United States. confident that
analysis would demonstrate this to be
fact. No city in the United States OBJ
t;tins Il water supply at cheaper cost.
All the water needed for the city use, he
further said. was supplied 1t was not
operated at a loss. despite these superior
itieS.
The daily duties of u Commissioner of
the District Of Columbia were described
by Mr.. Newman. As an example of the
governmental difficulties made by private
ownership of public utilities. he cited the
fact that the board of Commissioners
had been tied up all day as the public
utilities commission
General discussion of the uuexpeditious
handling of cars at the Piney branch
barns followed the address of Commits
sioner Newman. The assertion was made
that the life of President Wilson had
been four times endangered at that
locality. Criticism was aimed at the
length of time that cars are held in front
of the barns before being allowed to pro-
ceed to Piney branch
Evening star., 1914-02-10
REPAvING OF SEVENTH STREET
Project Indorsed and Other Topics
Considered by Association.

Al the February meeting of the How
ard Park Citizens Association last even
ing. at the Church of our Redeemer, sth
street northwest near Howard Uni
versity. resolutions were adopted favor
ing the repaving OF eth street up to
Florida avenue. and the secretary was in
structed to communicate the action to
the Commissioners.
The association also RECORDED its ap-
proval of the project to nlace the refuse
and garbage collection and disposal plant
completely under the nlanagenent of the
District authorities IN accordance with
the proposition submitted by tho clean
city committee.
Resolutions were adopted strongly pro
testing against the cuntinued effort on the
part of 8 certain other citizens assocfa-
tons of the District to secure legislation
creating segregated residential sections
with reference TO races in the District.
- committee was appointed to draft
suitable resolutions expressing the appre-
citation by the association of the fine
Evening star., 1914-02-10
EAT LESS MEAT
IF BACK HURTS
Take glass of Salts to flush
Kidneys if bladder
bothers YOU.

Eating meat regularly eventually
produces kidney trouble In some
form or other. says well known
authority. because the uric acid in
meat exci;es the kidneys; they be-
come overworked; get sluggish:
clog up and cause all sorts OF dis
tress. particularly backache and
misery in the kidney region: rheu-
matte twingcs, severe headaches.
acid stomach, constipation, torpid
liver, sleeplessness. bladder and
urinary irritation.
The moment your back hurts or
kidneys aren't acting right, or if
bladder bothers you. get about
four ounces oil lad Salts from any
good pharmacy; take a table
spoonful IN glass OF water before
breakfast for few days and your
kidneys Will then act fine. This
famous salts Is made from the acid
of grapes and lemon juice, com
blned with lithia. and has been
used for generations to flush
clogged kidneys and stimulate
them to normal activity; also TO
neutraiize the acids i'll the urine
SO il no longer irritates. thus end
ing bladder disorders
lad Salts cannot injure any one:
makes delightful etfervescent
! Iithia- water drink which millions of
men and women take now and
then 10 keep the kidneys and
urinary organs clean, thus avoid
ing serious kidney disease
Agent, O'Donnell's Drug Store.
Evening star., 1914-02-10
INVOICES MUST SHOW
CASH DEPRECIATION
Treasury Department Rules on Mer-
chandise Expectations
From Mexico.

Invoices covering merchandise import
ed into the United States from Mexico
which are made out in Mexican pesos or
dollars must hereafter be accompanied
by a certificate of depreciation, showing
the value of such currency as compared
to the value of so. 49S fixed for the stand
ard peso of Mexico.
This is the construction given by Act
ing Secretary Hamlin of the Treasury
Department to the executive order of
March 10. 1902. reqGiring that if currency
paid for purchased merchandise is de-
preciated a currency certificate must be
attached to the invoice showing the
percentage of depreciation as compared
with the corresponding standard coin
currency. and the vaiue in such standard
coin currency OF the total amount of the
deprecated currency paid for the mer-
chandise included in the invoice.
There seems to be difference of opin-
ion, making necessary this determination
of the Treasury Department. as to
whether Mexican money has or has not
deprecated. The Mexican government
and bankers. according to the American
consul general in Mexico City. insist that
the high rate of exchange in that city is
due to lack of ready money to meet the
demand and not to depreciation of the
currency. Importers in the United States
have filed letters from various financial
institutions to substantiate their claims
that Mexican currency is deprecated.
Rate of Exchange Varies.
The rate of exchange, it is set forth
in these statements from importers. on
Mexico City in early September of last
year varied from 361s cents to 3714 cents
for the Mexican pesos. While rate of
exchange between nations does not neces-
sarily, under normal conditions represent
depreciation, it is the opinion of Acting