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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-21
By Mile. Merri

plan is this: Get out circulars Of a
trip abroad, inviting people to join in
the excursion; use guide-book par
lance, and advertiss the hour of
starting. In most places nowadays
automobiles are for hire, but wagon
cites or s'busses' will answer to con-
vey the travellers to and from their
destination.
Have number of ssCook 50 guides
for the tourist who will personally
conduct parties, tho many will pre-
fer to ego it alone.'' .-s0
The HUnited states,O ssIndia,o
"China and Japan, Africa" "Tur-
key,' and the ttIslands Of the Sea-
were represented by a different house,
each with a hostess, who in turn had
as many assistants as she required.
Each country's characteristics were
closely adhered to in the manner of
decorating, in articles to eat and for
sale, and the costumes of the attendants
were all true to life.
" Africa was a most popular coun-
try, the hostess and all her committee
were black as the ace Of spades; banjo
and guitar music, with quartette Of
negro voices, added realistic touch
to the scene. Hot waffles and griddle
cakes were served by an sAunt Je-
NINA and a veritable "Uncle Tom -
did the honors at the front door.
The EtUnited States' was most up
to-date; the president and his cabinet
received, all being in correct evening
attire, while an orchestra, in lieu Of the
Marine band, discoursed popular music.
Turkey" served cold turkey sand
witches, with black coffee, and fig paste
made on the spot by genuine oriental
in costume.
"China and Japan had a most at
tractive house, while tsThe Islands of
the Sea- shared in their popularity
Tropical fruit, such as oranges, lemons,
pineapples, bananas and cocoanuts,
were used in the decorations. To add
to the touch Of real life, Japanese,
Chinese and oriental merchants were
present to show their wares and give
a certain per cent cf their sales to the
treasury. This entertainment was
talked Of far and wide, and is worthy
| of being repeated in different local..
ties, for success is assured if it is man.
aged rightly.
An amusement for an evening is to
cut out pretty, suggestive pictures
from magazines or advertisements
mount them and pass face downward
to the guests. Provide pencils and
request that story be written in Ii
minutes on the subject drawn. Col
lect the papers and read the illusions
taking vote as to the best narrative
the most pathetic, most thrilling, etc
Award as many prizes 20 you wish
Candy boxes in book form may b.
given. f.
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A hostess who wished to announce
the engagement Of a friend devised
this pretty method. Only the very
close friends Of the girl in question
we're asked, eight in number. While
they were seated around the dining
room table over the chocolate cups
the hostess produced a small jeweler' ,.
box sealed, and looking most interest
/ ing, as such packages always do. Sht
said the package had been sent to hel
with the word if no instructions came
/ by certain hour that she was to ope1
it and the owner would claim the con
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-21

under happy auspices is as like her
mother as if she were a younger sister.
The mother is still young and charming,
gracious in demeanor, and al fait in all
the acquisitions made upon her in So
ciety. Very likely this girl has grand
mother who is still social queen, wear
ing velvet, satin, lace and diamonds,
with an air of royalty; woman who
looks back over life and surveys series
Of conquests. There are sure to be
courtly old beaux who remember when
the grandmother was slip of girl
with the world at her feet.
Society is by no means left to the
sparkling beauties who are in the first
freshness of their bloom. It enlists all
who remain attractive, and girls and
boys, tho they enter it with zest, have
by no means the monopoly, nor do they
take precedence Of older people. Yet
there is nothing in the world SO sweet.
SO bright and SO bewitching as a girl
in her early twenties, particularly if she
is an American girl.
On the occasion of her debut the
daughter receives with her mother and
is surrounded by bevy of friends of
her own age. She is robed in simple
white, but you need not fancy that her
toilette shall be inexpensive because
it does not look elaborate. One pays a
round sum for simplicity when a
French dressmaker sends in her bill.
Whatever this young girl wears will be
certain to suit her. Youth sets off
dress. and she needs no ornament of
gold or jewels. Flowers are her only
adofnment. She holds them in her hand
and the house will be heaped with them
and fragrant with their incense, for
friends send them, in lavishly, and ev-
cry time the bell rings a florist Is mes
senger will be at the door. Flowers are
banked on the maItels, they stand on
the piano, they fill every available
space, and this, not in summer, when
they may be had for the picking, but in
winter when they cost "a goodly sum.
After few words of greeting and
congratulations to the mother who pre-.
ksents the daughter, smiling compli.
ment or two to the girl herself, and a
little desultory chat with friends, the
guests drift naturally to the dining.
room where they find table shining
with silver and lighted with candles
and spread with delicate viands. Here
there are more beautiful girls, or else
young matrons pouring tea and coffee
| Somewhere behind a screen of palms
there is an orchestra and music lends its
charm to the elegant occasion. It is
not good form to linger too long in the
dining-room, as the guests at a large
function are coming and going and must
| be served in. successive relays. Never
should one protract her stay in q
| crowded house, and a house is usually
| crowded at a reception of this import.
ance. Do not forget to look for and
have few minutes conversation with
the girls father, who tho master of the
house is much more likely to remain in
the background than to appear with any
prominence. This is one Of the times
when husbands and fathers, who have
furnished the sinews of war, are not
very conspicuous.
During the season when everybody
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-21
Copyright 1905.
CORRESPONDENT

~ suggestions for violet tea
Is m and for dance for young
people between the ages Of IL and 16.
For the tea violet is very effective
color in the daytime, but it does not
light up. as we'll as some Of the other
colors.
J The table may be arranged with
centerpiece worked in violets, with
basket Of violets or pansies for flow
ers.
IF you wish wide ribbon Of violet
hue or a huge bow of violet tulle may
ornament the handle of the basket. In
addition to tea and coffee, you may
serve an ice colored with vegetable
violet coloring or lemon ice with
small cakes with candied violet in
gown or white with violet trimmings,
and carry a large bunch Of the fra
grant blossoms. Lavender candles may
be obtained and used in glass holders
with violet shades. =.
For the dance nothing could be pref
tier than a floral cotillion or tfGer-
man." After few ordinary dances,
have the German" led by an older
person. All the favors should be Of
flowers, both real, artificial and Of It's
sue paper. Make boats, wreaths, fans,
wands, with punches Of flowers at the
end, and countless other things that
will come to mind. Decorate with gar
lands Of paper flowers; wind the stair
case with them and the chandeliers.
Serve the ice cream in tiny flower
pots, with a flower in the top, and
i the cake may be ornamented with
candy roses. For the first dance pair
8 the couples by finding duplicate flow
ers. A piano with a good performer
will furnish the music, if you do not
want the expense Of an orchestra.
4 j. 4.
A hostess noted for her clever
schemes, had these novel place cards
at dance party given for six intimate
friends. @:r..
She obtained pictures Of the guests,
taken when they were babies or chill
dren. None over 10 years of age.
These she laid on white cards, tying
with scarlet ribbon, and put one ct
each plate, telling her friends that they
could find their own places.
A merry time ensued before the rail
oASSOFO1Oo 11mo01I LII
the lad with his velocipede, and the
white-haired matron was found in the
demure maiden hugging a doll-baby
A round, chubby-faced youngster of 6
was claimed by the "Judge,'' while
the fair debutante was revealed in a
tiny baby clutching stick Of candy
in one hand, and an orange in the
other. The ice was broken at once
and the dinner was pronounced a sue
cess from start to finish.
! i. !.
Here is scheme that must have
many committees, with a good execu.
tive chairman for each, to make the
affair a success, so it is most suitable
for a church or club entertainment
When properly worked out, the idea
will furnish an evening Of great vari
ETY., and net a goodly sum for the
treasury. A missionary society on one
occasion took up the scheme, calling
upon friends outside the church fol
aid, and the affair was a great sue
Asss artistically and financially. The
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-21

she is in small, exclusive hotel; in
deed, the German women speak of it as
hotel. 49, fe*'.
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Women's clubs in Germany hereto
fore have been widely different organ
izations from those Of American and
English women. The first was founded
ten years ago under great difficulties.
A second club, formed especially to
meet the requirements Of the working
woman, has a membership Of over
twelve hundred and has done some
splendid work. But, in the organiza-
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-21
\ HE buying Of furniture is one Of
the most difficult things in the
enl1inment of 9 home saws

~ lie buying OF furniture is one Of
q the most difficult things in the
equipment of q home, says
American Homes and Gardens.
The responsibility for the purchase
must rest with the customer. And
very few customers attack the problem
with adequate knowledge or with any.
knowledge, at all. A piece Of furniture
that in itself may be very beautiful
may not have any real value either Of
use or of beauty in the modern house
hold. The delicate furniture of the
various Louis epochs, for example, has
little modern value, even tho very beau
tifu1 in itself, It was designed for a
definite environments and for people
who lived and dressed in the modes of
a former time. It is distinctly not
modern, and therefore not well adapted
to modern needs. That such furniture
is used today and abounds in houses Of
the wealthy does not in the least alter
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-21
Special Correspondence of The Journal.

Berlin. Jan. 5.
w Y FAR the most important and
significant event in the world
@~ of women g clubs that has TAX
en- place in some time is the organize
tion and opening of the new sLyce-
um'' in Berlin. This is the second in
series of women's clubhouses which
it is intended to make international,
and it is peculiarly significant that Ger
many has been selected, or rather has
selected itself for the purpose.
Before the London "Lyeeum, y about
which so much has been written, was
established, now more than year ago,
its originator and founder, Miss Con-
stance Smedley, came to Germany and
was surprised at the enthusiasm
evinced in her plan for worlds fed
GRAFTON of women workers with centers
in all the large cities of both contin-
nents. A meeting was called at which
every woman Of prominence in Ger
many who could come to Berlin was
present. The meeting was presided
over by the novelist, Gabrielle Reuter-,
while Bertha Won Suttner Ossip Schu-
bin, Ida Boy Ed and other writer's of
distinction also were present. The So
cial world was represented by Princess
Fedora of Schleswig- Holstein, sis
ter Of the German empress, the financial
world by Frau Won Arnim, and among
others were the members Of the Men
delssohn family, and the American Mrs.
Israel. Two hundred members were en-
rolled and the result Of that meeting
was the recent opening Of what is un.
doubtedly the finest women IS club in
Europe. .."..<.~
!. !. i. -"
A stately club building has been
leased for term Of twenty years in
the most central part of the city at a
rent Of 100000 year. There are three
large dining-rooms, library and writ
ing-room, which look out upon the gar
den, and extensive drawing rooms,
which may be thrown together upon
occasion. A permanent stage is erect
ed in one Of these where concerts, lee
lures and dramatic performances will
be given, and there are large salons for
art and other exhibits, a billiard and
smoking-room, forty bedrooms and
any number of cosy resting-rooms
for members. The large retinue of serv-
ants which has been retained, is Ger
man. To the satisfaction Of the Eng
fish and American members, however,
the porter and headwaiter speak Eng
lish fluently. Entering the clubhouse
the visitor receives the impression that
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-21
Furniture Buying a Most Difficult Task

the fact Of its i'll adaptation to modern
necessities.
It is obvious that the great rule in
furniture buying is excellence excel
lence Of materials, excellence Of form,
excellence Of style, excellence in utility.
The word, in fact, sums up, in one way
or another, about all the requirements
that can be demanded of modern fur
niture. There are, of course, various
degrees Of excellence in furniture, for
a single piece may be made Of good ma
terials, and well made, to boot, and yet
be thoroly i'll adapted to modern needs
and quite useless as household con-
venieTce.
Another helpful rule in furniture buy
ing is not to buy too much. With per-
sons of average means this advice may
seem superfuous, for even a moderate
amount of new furniture costs a con-
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-21

has feeling of haste and rush is In the
atmosphere, there are many entertain
ments in progress on the same day.
Guests go from one home to another, in
the same afternoon, meeting the same
people over and over. This adds not
little to the gayety Of life.
i. !. !.
When girl has been formally intro
duced she is eligible on every joyous &C.
casion at which she is properly chap
eroned. Her mother is usually her chap
erone, altho her father may officiate in
this capacity, or her married sister, or
any youthful matron Of her acquaint-
ance. A woman who is an acknowledged
spinster and has passed the border line
Of 40, may also act as chaperone to a
debutante. While chaperonage is not
vigorously insisted upon in small vii
lagos and rural communities, it is indis-
pensable in the scheme of life of our
larger cities. Girls and men lose moth
ing by having with them when they 60
to dances, theaters and other festive
gatherings, the presence and support of
am older woman, who imposes no dis
agreeable restraint, but is really pso-
lection.
The butterfly of fashion starts On
round as relentless and strenuous as
the routine of working bee in the
business hive. 1t takes a good deal out
Of her, and in great house pains are
taken to keep her fresh and untired. If
she is up late at night, she is allowed
to sleep thru the morning, and the house
bushes itself that she may not be dis
turbed. Her maid arranges her bath,
takes care of her clothing and waits
on her hand and foot. She soon learns
the art of selection and chooses her
pleasures, and if she have a sensible
mother she is encouraged to devote
portion of time to reading, music, her
home and her younger brothers and SIS
tiers.
Society girls are not wholly selfish.
They are today actively engaged In par
ish and settlement work; they are the
unofficial aids of clergymen; they as
sist the deaconess and the visiting nurse
and their sweet faces are seen in homes
of poverty. These girls often reach out
helping hand to those who are toiling
all day long in shop and factory.
After awhile, perhaps two or three
years after her debut, our princess
royal is again the central figure on
bright occasion. This time instead of
the silver strains of the Hungarian
band, there are deep and solemn chords
from the organ loft, where the practiced
hand is playing the wedding march.
Down the long aisle sweeps the bridal
train. All in white with a floating veil
and eyes modestly downcast, comes the
girl on the arm Of her father. The man
she has honored by her preference waits
at the chancel to meet her. The fateful
words are soon said, for richer, for
poorer, for better, for worse, till death
us do part. The mystic rite that binds
true hearts for all the years are spoken.
Our society girl has taken upon her the
vows of a wife. Here she will prove
herself what am American woman should
be, efficient, capable, trustworthy and
loving, a good wife and if children are
given her, good mother.
This is the evolution of the butterfly.
Alaska IS canned salmon output il estt-
mated this year at $10,000,000.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-21

inch border put across a doorway, inside
and just below the upper beam Of tho
casing, to hide a curtain pole, and the
effect was excellent. ~
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-21

Alaska IS canned salmon output il esti
mated this year at 100000.
The daily Alaskan., 1906-04-25
FOR TEXAS
Third Inftntry Will Go
 Down South

Word has been received at Fort William H. Seward that the Third in- fsutry will go from Alaska to Texas, where it will be stationed at San An tonic. In addition to the third infantry at San Antonio, there will be several troops of cavalry and one or more companies of artillery. It is one Ot the largest military posts in the country and it is the purpose to further enlarge it SO that it will accomodate a full brigade of infantry besides a cavalry and artillery force.
 Eight companies of the Tenth in- fantry will succeed the Third in Alaska. Two companies will take the place Of the three now stationed at Fort William H. Seward, and the two company post at Fort Iiscum, at Val dez, and the one company post at Fort Davis, at Nome, will be abandoned.
The daily Alaskan., 1906-04-25
h1r. wmDT'S CANDIDACY

A. F. Wildt, of this city, has an uounced his candidacy for delegate iu congress, and with the announcement his platform. He stands, first of all, for Alaska and her right to govern her self; be is for progress and he favors federal endowment for Alaskan schools,
 Mir. WiIdt is man of strong abilities and the very highest rectitude. That he means what he says there is DO doubt, and if he were a delegate in congress, that he would perform as he promises, all who know him under stand
 Mir. Wild5 is a machinest in the White Pass shops at this city, and, of course a good one. He has read much, is greatly interested in public affairs, and is an excellent citizen.
The daily Alaskan., 1906-04-25
AN OBJECT LESSON

The action of the Russian govern ment in appealing to capitalists to invest in that country because of the establishment of seltgovernment, must sound stange to Alaskan tories. As a matter of fact it is not strange, Self government any place promotes devel- opment of resources. It would do so in Alaska
 No people are so anxious to secure the investment of capital for the de- veIopment of Alaskan resources as are those who reside in Alaska, and DO people are so we'll situated to discover what policy will best subserve that end. Give the people of the district the opportunity to manage their own affairs and they will hOld.out all reason able inducements to capital to come to Alaska. Of course, they will not assist monopolies, but monopolies do not develop. They prevent develop ment.
The daily Alaskan., 1906-04-25
LOOKS GOOD
Baseball Will be Active in
 Southeastern flask.

James E. Barragar, who returned on the Jefferson from Juneau, discovered much enthusiasm in baseball circles at Juneau, Douglas and Fort William h.. Seward. He says they are confident down the channel that they will do things to Skagway this year. Said MT, Barragar:
 tAt the post the baseball players are practicing every day. They have pre- pared excellent grounds and have erected a grand stand and are arraing to meet all corners.
 "The interest at Juneau and Douglas in the national game is greater than it has been at the beginning of any previous season, and there seems to be a determination down there to get victories this year"
The daily Alaskan., 1906-04-25
Notice oFAppIicatiOn For Patent For
 Homestend CisIm.
U. s. Land Omce at Juneau, Alaska,
 ATaEgh 1snE

Ar D. LAAG OAAlGC uA J JAAANphLr -AAt+s'7>tF'
 March ? l9O6,
 Notice Is hereby given that solomon Ripinskky, of HnlueS Alaska, has applied Co enter, under section 22sg of the Eevlsed Statutes Oi the United States. land the Act of Congress dated March 9. 1908, the lands embraced in U. .; Survey No. 57S. containing lS.iO acres, and more particularly described as tOlows:-
 Beginning at cor. No. l, under RlpinSky s hu0Se, from which point U, s. |. NJ. No-beSrs s. deg. 4j miu w., Q. 6i chs, dist. witness cor, bears west, 30 ks, stone marked $. 5I3 ", '. 1: thence from true cor, N. l4 deg, 20 min. F., along mean high water mark Oi Portage Cove, 2SD chs. Co Cor. No. 2, not set, witness cor bears west, 30 k, stone marked s. 5IS W. C. 9: thence from true cor, west, 9lJ chs. to cor. No. 8, an iron pipe inches iE diam. marked 57S c. 8; thence North, 3l6 chs, to cor NO. 4I a granite stone marked $. 57S C. 1; thence west, 3gl7 chs, to cor. No. 5, stone marked S' 5tS (, 3; thence south, l. bs chs. to cor No. 0, a stone marked $. 573 C. 6; thence so deg. 54 sec E., along north line of Presbyterian Mission, 8 0O chs, to cor. No. :, an iron pipe marked $, 573 c. 2: thence north, l67 chs, Go cor. No. e an Iron pipe marked s 5I3 C. s., thence east. b25 chs, Jo cor. No. 1, the place Of beginning. Magnetic Variation at all corners 2Sdeg. 30 min. east
 Any snd all persons having or claiming any adverse interest whatever in said above des- crtbed lands are required to file such adverse claim, under oath, with the Register and Re cgiyer of the United States Land Odice at Tuueau.A Alaska durniug the sixty days pub lirltiou hereof or within thirty days there after, as required by law, or they will be forever
 SOLOMON R1PINsEY
 Ig is hereby orded that the foregoing notice of the application of solomon Ripinsky be pub uS8el in the Daily Alaskan, weekly news paper printed at Skagway, Alaska, for the
 JOHN W. DUDLEY
 Register,
The daily Alaskan., 1906-04-25
GOT HIS HAIR BACK.
Was Perfectly Bald When He Started
 to Use NewbrO's Herpicide

Frederick Manueu. Maryland block, Butte, Montana, bought a bottle Of New bros Herptcide. April 6, 'ss. and began to use 1t for entire badness. The hair fol- licles In his scalp were not dead and in 20 days he had hair all over his head. On July he writes, "and today my hair Is as thick and luxuriant as any one could wish" Newbro's Herpicide works on an old principle and with a new dis cOvery-dsstrCy the cause and you re- move the effect. HerpiCide destroys the germ that causes dandruR. falling hair, and finally badness. so that with the cause gone the effect cannot remain. Stops falling hair at once and a new growth starts Sold by leading druggists. Send l0c. in stamps for sample to The HerpiCide Co.,. Detroit. Mich.
 Wm. Britt, Special Agent.
The daily Alaskan., 1906-04-25
At a Sacrifice

One of the best constructed and most desirables Homes in Skagway-ComPri- sing 5 rooms, pantry and storeroom. Interior decorations better :han ordi- nary, Electric lights and electric bells. Good Barns and Chicken house. Grounds consist of 8 full sized lots in a high state of cultivatiou-this property must be seen to be appreciated. Will be sold partly furnished or unfurnished. No reasonable offer refused.
 See Mrs. Benn at Fifth Avenue Hotel.
The daily Alaskan., 1906-04-25
YOUR EYES
Skagway's Pioneer JeWeleT
 Has Scientific Op'ician

R. E. Kirmse, a sciet.6c optician graduated by one of the best schools in America, is now connected with our store and is prepared to examine and test your eyes and fit them with glasses ground fer that purpose. We have the very latest equipment aud the largest stock of glasses ever brought to Skag- way and are prepared for this line as no honse has ever been iu Skagway before.
 Our immense stock of jewely, cut glass, silverware, etc., etc, is still go- ing, and at the service of our patrons.
 H. D. Kirmse,
 Pioneer Jeweler,