Evening star., 1898-02-26
HOUSEHOLD HINTS

1t will be a relief to the woman who
has for some time watched with interest
the battle royal waging between the ad-
herents of the whole wheat" flour doc
trine and the cut wheat, to know that ex-
periments more thorough than any ever
made before are now going on In connection
with government investigation, to de-
termine definitely as to which can lay
claim to precedence from nutritive, whole
some and economic standpoint. Pending
that decision, the "fne wheat flour apos-
ties will rejoice to know that Prof. W. O.
Atwater. probably the greatest American
authority on foods, gives as his opinion
tnat the wholesale booming of whole wheat
Hour shows more conclusively than any
thing else the power of error to propagate
ITSELF. While this is undoubtedly a good
thing for advertising purposes, Professor
Atwaters experiments prove that fine cut
flour cont aims in one hundred pounds more
d1gestible food than the one hundred
pounds whole wheat flour, and far from
blaming the miller . r eliminating the
outer coat OF husks and chaff, he feels
grateful to him for sparing his digestive
apparatus the same work. Regarding the
oft-repeated statement of the whole
wheat advocates, that phosphates are
stored in the outer portion. his concise form
OF acquiescence is: Granted; what of it?'
followed by the explanation that our ordi-
rary uiet furnishes sufficiency Of this
element.
The SQUAD is bird that merits far more
attention than it receives. There are two
sorts-the dark and the white-meated-th.
dark usually commanding the higher price
The important question. however is not so
much one of color, as how they have been
fed. Many of the squads in the city mar
kets have been nourished upon the refuse
OF the streets, which impartS a peculiarly
rank flavor to the flesh; but a SQUAD whose
parents are fed exclusively upon good
sound wheat, and who have access to plen-
" or pure fresh water cannot be surpassed
for delicacy of flavor. In buying squads 1t
it always best to patronize reliable dealers
who are able to vouch for the condition of
the birds. In cleaning the birds you will
ma the entra1ls in a little which you
should be careful about breaking Split
the bird down the back, skin and rub over
1t salt and pepper. Allow one tablespoon
1ui OF olive oil to each one, and allow 1t to
stand in 1t one hour. Put two tablespoon
fuls of olive Oil in the chatting dish, and
when smoking hot broil the squads in 1t
three at time with their wings fastened
DOWN. Squads may also be broiled over a
clear hot fire. then served on pieces of hot
buttered toast Have some bacon fried
crisp and lay slice on each bird. Garnish
the dish with parsley.
Few, indeed, are the house laundresses
who are willing to do up collars; and yet
there are many men and women who would
prefer to have the home rather than the
laundry finish.
The directions for polishing or glazing
linen, as given in the laundry classes, are
very explicit, however, and practice by the
amateur undoubtedly would soon make per-
feet. After the linen (shirt bosom or COL
lar) has been carefully starched, have
ready at hand basin of cold water, a
clean, covered ironing board; piece of
clean, soft rag, and a well-heated polishing
iron.
Take one collar at time place flat on
the board. dip the clean rag in cold water,
and then lightly wipe the surface of the
collar On no account make it too wet, or
it will blister, and be careful that no drops
of water fall on 1t.
Hold the collar in position with the left
hand, and run the polishing iron up and
down it with the right. At first the linen
will have a streaky appearance: but the
smoothing must be continued until the sur
face is CLOSED all over.
While there is quite difference of opin-
Ion among authorities as to which side of
the diner the waiter should place the SOUP
meat. water, ETC., and remove the soiled
plates, the weight of opinion seems to favor
the left, as there is always less danger
there of interfering with the hands of the
person served-if engrossed in conversation
he fails to notice the approach of the walt
er. About dishes from which guests are to
help themelves there is no question. Those
are invariably passed to the left. In serv-
ing. the large dishes and p!atters are usual
ly carried by a napkin in the hand, but small
er ones are passed on a tray. While the
carver Is busy the waiter stands at his left
ready to take each plate as served.
An English recipe for cooking potatoes Is
worth a trial and then adoption Boil some
potatoes until nearly tender. cut in thick
slices, butter a baking dish and arrange the
potatoes in layers, putting between each
layer sliced bacon and grated cheese. Moist
en- thoroughly with a little stock, cover
with grated cheese put few bits of butter
on top, and bake in an oven about a half
hour or until Drowned.
The coin spot muslins still continue popu-
lar for curtains The new fabrics come in
double widths. while the spots are in all
sizes. Nearly all of these curtains are tied
back close to the window with wide, loose
bands of the curtain stuff, edged on the bot
tom with ruffies of the same. Very few
windows now show the old loopings of rib
bOnS or cords.
Twigs of peach. apple cherry, lilac or
the Towering currant, cut off now and
placed in vase in sunny window and
given plenty of water will soon burst into
bloom. In the invalid's room or nursery
these avant couriers of the spring will find
a special welcome.
A cup Of hot water, declares Sir Andrew
Clark of London, possesses the same me-
Gicinal qualities attributed to an equal
amount of whisky, while lacking the in
furious properties. Hot water in abundance
is especially recommended in malarial trou-
bles.
Remember that when fat bubbles 1t Is
only just melting and not at all in the right
condition for frying. After the bubbling
has subsided. a slight smoke will arise and
that is the moment the material should be
put In.
All the newest punch. salad, cracked-ice
bowls or other dishes In which spoons or
ladies must be used edged now with a
narrow silver rim which prevents the
cracking or chipping Of the glass from con-
tact with metal
The best pencil eraser obtainable is
sponge rubber, which artists use and which
may be found at any art store 1t is q little
more expensive than the ordinary very un-
satisfactory eraser, but is well worth the
difference.
C0uaual0,s Han IL