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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-16

gentle toward the distant and mercfu to the absurd
he guards against unreasonable illusions topics
which may irrtate; he is seldom prominent in
versation, and never wearsome. He makes light Of
favors while he does them, and to be receiving
when he is comforting. He speaks of himself
except when compelled, never defends himself by
retort; he has ears for SANDER gossip, is
scrupuous in mputing motives to those who interfere
with him, and interprets everything for the best. He
is little In his disputes, never takes
unfair advantage mistakes personalities sharp
sayings for arguments nsinuates evil which he dare
not say out. From long-sighted prudence, he oh.
the maxim of the ancient sage that should
conduct ourselves toward enemy if he
day to be friend. He has too much good
to be atronted at insults, and is too well employed
to remember injuries. He is patient forbearing and
resigned on philosophical principles He submits to
pain because it is nevtable to bereavement because
it is irreparable to death, because his destiny
gf he engages in controversy of any kind, his dis
cipined intellect preserves him from the laundering
dscourtesy of BETTER perhaps but less educated mnd
who, like blunt weapons, tear and hack instead of
cutting clean, who mistake the point in argument,
their strength trifes, misconceve their ad
versary, and leave the question more involved than
they find it, He may be right wrong in his opinion,
but he is clear headed to be UNJUST he simple
where shall find greater candor consideration, in
diligence. He throws himself into the mind of his
opponents he accounts for their mistakes, he knows
the weakness of human we'll it's strength
it's province and it's limits. If he be unbeliever
he will be too profound and largemnded to rdicule
religion to act against it, he is too wise to be
dogmatist fanatic in his infdelity. He respects
piey and devotion; he supports institutions as
venerable beautiful and useful, to which he does not
assent; he honors the ministers Of religion, and it
contents him decline its mysteries without assailing
denouncing them. He is friend Of religious toll
eration and that not only because his philosophy has
taught him to look all forms of faith with i'm
partial eye but also from the gentleness of feeling
which is the attendant on civilization.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-16
"A String of Good Stories
A FALSE IDEA.
"Icannof tell how the truth may be;
Isay the tale as twas told to me.

MA ISIS MAY CARRINGTON, the typewriting cham
pion, whose record is 2,344 words in thirty min
utes, an average of seventy-eight words a minute,
was praising typewritng occupation for young
women.
tThe work. Miss Darlington said, els clean,
wholesome pleasant, interesting. It is particularly
suited to girls: Before long typewriter win be
as great rarity as man chambermaid
- have sympathy with all these false ideas
about girl typewriters that are embodied in
this story said Miss Darlington, smiling:
ga young man, carrying large valise, was met
by friend at railway station.
Hello, Dictate said the friend. where
you off to?'
"'Of to the country for months vacation
Dictate answered -.
Rather early for that isn't it?'
H Yes. 1t is rather early
" How does it come about, then?'
Why, old Closefst has discharged me. He has
put on in my place pretty girl just out of school.
So I'm taking my vacation while I have the chance
At the months end he III want me back again
g How do you know, Dctate?'
4" oh, by that time she III be married to him, and
thereafter she III insist his employing man. -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-16
TURKISH wOMEN'S Wells.

1.-THE Turkish woman IS veil is lighter, more trans
parent thing than the American woman IS, -
said globe trotter. ''Thru it you see without
difficulty the Turkish woman's brilliant eyes, her
white teeth, and her painted mouth. The veil does
not conceal, it enhances her beauty
"In Constantinople, every evening, the women1 Of
the harems drive without their husbands. They look
charming in their luxurious carriages under their
wells of pale gossamer.
s'sometimes wells in Constantinople become so out
rageously thin and transparent that the sultan issues
an edlct about them lie prescnbes certain thick
ness for the ladies' vels He bitterly rebukes the
shocking immortality of the wells in vogue-veils that
are hardly shadows.
'And the day after the royal proclamation all the
women wells of the thickness of blankets. Their
charms are completely hidden. It is impossible tell
pasta 8 seventh and most beautiful wife from his
first and oldest one.
''But the next week the wells are little thinner
The next week they little thinner still. Soon
they are the delicate, gossamer texture as Of
yore. j.,
1T is impossible for anyone, even for the sultan
Of Turkey arbitrary monarch, to impose for long
on women unbecomng fashion,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-16
PRESENTED TO THE QUEEN

Several American girls will be pre-
sented at the drawing room that Queen
Alexandra will hold in Bueking CHAM
palace on May 20. Principal, of course,
among these fair daughters of the
United States will be Miss Jean Reid,
who will be presented by her mother.
Another charming girl is Miss Gladys
Grace, daughter of Michael P. Grace Of
New York. Part of the millions made
in New York have been expended
abroad, with the result that Miss Grace
is known better in London than in
New York, tho she makes trips to the
land of her birth every summer. She
will be presented at court by her sis
ter, Lady Donoughmore. She had been
introduced into society under the wings
of another sister, Mrs. Jay Phipps, who
has beautiful home in Grosvenol
square. Mrs. Bradley Martin will hold
a reception for her in her home at
Chesterfield gardens. Another sister is
married to Beaumont Beaumont, a bro
Their Of the new vice chamberlain. The
Graces have no regular house in Lon
don, but have fine country home
Porters, at Battle abbey, where they
entertain on large scale.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-16
MY LADY'S BOOKS

If woman is thoroly fitted out with
all the little books that are provided
for her everyday use, and if she keeps
them correctly, she will have almost as
much clerical work as if she were draw
ing a salary.
There's her housekeeping book,
which is perfectly indispensable. It
shows her outlay for kitchen and nr-
sery and service Of all sorts, when
wages and accounts were paid and
when they are due, the estimated out
lay for furnishing, refurnishing, etc.,
various rooms in the country or town
house. -
Then there's the menu book, by the
careful keeping Of which she escapes
having the same thing twice in too
short time. This book also enables
her to make up menus easily by re,
ferring to past seasons, thus securing
new combinations from the same dish
es. It also should show her the prices
Of different dinners, luncheons, etc.
SO that she could tell just how much
this item Of her entertainment cost
her and how much it amounted to be
You'd the ordinary food outlay.
The laundry book is, Of course, one
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-16

Being Mean to Little Sister
llI 7 Seems to me, said thea YOUNG man in the


a that our sister has on dress! -
Oh, well! s interjected the other young man in
the room, it's Sunday afternoon, you must remenl-
'Dear mel What usually happens Sunday after.
noons?' deliberately unused the pretty young woman
in the window staring meditatively at her younger
sister, whose entrance had started the conversation
''You are dreadfully brilliant, aren't you?'
marked the young person. trying to look sefpossessed
'Blue,' confded the elder brother to the younger,
seriously. 'Blue is Bob's favorite color. Many IS
the time I've heard him say he could die happy just
gazing at blue! call it thoughtful of her to choose
IT don't see,'' broke in the object of their re-
marks, why you should call Mr. Parker Bob, as tho
Robert! You just think you smart because you
are few years older! Anybody get old if you
give him time!'' ..E
cage said her older brother refectvely, els
curious thing, ism It it? Why recall. that when I
was 81 even thought was big enough to grow
mustache. Bob isn't as foolish as that, is he?'
"Why, hadn't you noticed itg'' asked the older
sister in apparent surprise Straw-colored, rather
scattering, but on the whole thrifty I'm amazed
sometimes it really shows! . ~ +. 4>..-l~
" Humph!" exclaimed the young person in blue,
standing before window and refusing to retort
older, II really think you should Bob first this
afternoon and, in perfectly polite way, Of course,
yet firmly enough to show him you not to be trihe
with find out his intentions Here our Youngest sis
ter Innocent susceptible girl sacrificing herself to
entertain him every Sunday and occasionally weekday
evenings tool What certainty has she of getting
anything out of the stuation i ask9 Besides-I trust
I may speak plainly in family council like this-her
young affections may become engaged. She may fall
in love with him!' - .'
F'You-you perfectly horrid!'' stammered the
girl ia blue flashing around him. II guess
''Brother, - broke in the second young man, with
sanity expression, "you quite right That is
in our sister welfare! I shall go to the door when
Bob rings and lead up to it genty''
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-16
A BAD MISTAKE.

HE secretary of the navy, Charles ]. Bonaparte,
writes picturesque hand, but that is singu-
larly hard to read.
Apropos of ilegible handwriting Secretary Bona
parte said at dinner party in Washington:
''There is well-known English bishop who writes
a very bad hand. This bad hand caused a sad error
to happen some years ago.
$ A young clergyman had written to the bishop
to inquire about vacant curacy and the reply that
the young man got Informed him that the salary
small and the work difficult But there was one miti-
eating circumstance. The incumbent among his other
Duties would visit the earl every morning and spend
two hours there
The curate would have rejected 1.-THE post but for
the daily visit to the earl That attracted him. There
would doubt, he told himself, be many fashionable
dinners, to which he would naturally be invited. sHe
would make many friends among the rich and power
full. These friends would be able to help him in his
career The earl, perhaps, had daughters. One Of
them-who knows?-stranger things had happened.
land the curate accepted the difficult and
poorly paid curacy to discover his first visit to
the town. that he had misread the bishops letter. and
that his daily two hours visit not to the earl
but to the iail.''
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-16

Serve on rounds of buttered toast. If
the eggs are poached over hot water
they are nicer, and there is less dan
ger Of the milk being scorched. Scram-
bled eggs are more delicate, too, if
cooked in the double boiler. A table,
spoonful Of grated cheese added to
these when about half cooked offers
an agreeable change. Remember in
preparing any mixture Of eggs and
milk that it should be cooked at a low
temperature or the albumen will be rem
dered tough and difficult of digestion.
AS a rule cheese shoul@ be cooked
only long enough to melt it. Many
housewives do not know this, and a
dish of macaroni and cheese is often
served which has been cooked until the
cheese is leathery and very disagree
able. When well prepared, macaroni
and cheese furnishes enough nutriment
to form the principal dish for lunch
con Or supper. If you have tired of
the common macaroni, try some Of the
larger-sized tubes simply boiled in
sailed water or stock, drained and sea-
soned with butter, salt and pepper,
These make an effective garnish for
hot cannelon Of beef and will take
the place of potatoes. ~ =.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-16
A HOUSEHOLD INVENTORY
How manv households have at han

How many households have at hand
a carefully compiled inventory Of
household goods? Not one in hun
dred. Yet such an inventory protects
the householder in settlements with in
surance companies and helps the adj
juster to make fair settlement. A
residence inventory may be worth
hundreds or thousands Of dollars to the
insured, says Good Housekeeping.
The compiling of an inventory is by
just right the duty of the man of the
house, yet if accurate records are to be
kept it will be advisable for the women
to attend to the matter. In large
towns and cities it is customary for
furniture dealers to supply their Gus
toners with printed inventory blanks
bound in booklet form. These little
books usually contain valuable sugges-
tons and instructions regarding fire and
burglary insurance, lists of articles COM
monty used in house or apartment,
and resume for totals. There are
pages in the book for complete rec
ord of articles in each room, the barn
and carriage house. Special pages are
provided for an inventory Of books,
br1c-a-brac, glassware, emma, JeWelry,
silverware, pictures, linen and cloth
ing, and a full-page for miscellaneous
articles. Columns are provided on each
page for the number and names of the
articles, date Of purchase, cost and de-
scription. NJ
Where these specially printed inven-
tory books are not obtainable it will be
easy to make such book. Purchase a
blank book with thirty ruled lines on
page, or, better still, buy loose-leaf
booklet, which will allow for frequent
revision of the inventory and thus keep
it always up to date. Then in case of
fire complete inventory Of the prop
erty destroyed or damaged can easily
and readily be made. It is always ad-
visable to keep inventory, with insur-
ance policies, together in safe place.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-16
OLD SLEUTH'S READINESS.

A GEORGIAN talking about the late Colonel H.
~ K. Shakelford, author of the well-known ''Old
Sleuth' series of detective stories.
'Colonel Shakelford," the Georgian said, "could
write an Old Sleuth' story in a day. He had very
ready and resourceful mind. He embodied in himself,
indeed, some of Old Sleuth's most admirable quail
tiles.
''Here is instance of his readiness:
Visiting western city years ago, Colonel
Shakelford dined with boyhood friends and did
not set off for his hotel till midnight
GAS he passed thru dark and desolate street.
footpad suddenly stepped out from behind tree,
and, with sharp Throw up your hands, leveled a
revolver at Colonel Shakelford's head.
''But the author of Old Sleuth' was not in the
least disturbed He frowned, uttered An angry OATH
and said
What are you doing Elm avenue confound
you'll Go back where you belong. I working this
street, and want you to understand II have nc in
terference'''
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-16

Every woman who is particular about
her clothes desires such designs as shall
be individual and well suited to bring
out her personal charms. Here is
sketched an entirely new idea in waist
development. The inverted box pleats
OF the front are stitched to deep yoke
depth and then allowed to form
the needed fullness Of the blouse. A
shallow yoke ending in points at the
stitching of the box pleats gives a
broad shoulder line, while narrow
stitched straps extend over the shoul-
der. The suspender idea is a very be-
coming one to the majority of people,
and Dame Fashion is not going to let
| it drop even tho one. form reached its
limit by overpopularity. Instead of
the usual cuff the small inverted box
pleats are here interviewed by straps te
correspond with those on the blouse.
Any OF the popular Waistings may be
used to develop this waist. In the me
dunn size " yards Of 36-inch material
are demanded.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-16
WHAT IS A GENTLEMAN?

IA reader of The Journa sends the following article
saving Having the editorial
What 1t Is
subject by Cardinal Newman clipped
T is almost definition Of gentleman to say he
is who inhicts pain. This description
is both refined and, far it goes, He is
mainly occupied in merely removing the obstacles
which hinder the free and unembarrassed action of
those about him; and he with their
rather than takes the initiative HIMSELF His benefits
may be considered parallel to what called COM
forts conveniences in arrangements of personal
nature; like an easy chair good fire. which do
their part in dispeling cold and fatigue tho nature
provides Of and animal heat without them
The true gentleman in like manner carefully avoids
whatever may jar jolt in the minds Of
those with whom he is cast; all cashing of opinion
collision of feeling, all restraint, suspicion,
gloom, resentment his great concern being to make
every at their and at home He has his eyes
all his company; he is tender toward the bashfu
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-16

Of the most primitive, and .is abso-
lutely necessary for every individual,
unless he or she wishes to live in a
state of blissful ignorance as to how
much or how little his wearing apparel
is at any given time at his disposal.
The housewife really needs two laundry
bookstore for personal and one for
household accounts.
Equally important is the calling
book. This shows lists Of callers and
apresents an accurate statement as to
who has and who has not been paid off.
In large acquaintance no woman who
wishes to be popular can exist comfort
ably without calling book. Some one
is sure to be overlooked, quite unin-
tentionally, unless the accounts Of a
large acquaintance are faithfully bal
anced.
Then there is the guest book, the
bridge book and the. motor or sports
book for my lady to write in at odd
times.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-16
NOT UP TO LABEL,

PROFESSOR BRANDER MATTHEW'S, the chair
man of Mr.. Carneges movement towards the
simplifcation of spelling talking recently about
exaggeration.
"We are too prone to exaggerate,' he said. ''We
exaggerate in our advertisements We exaggerate N
our trademarks and labels Is ninetyhorse power
CINE really as strong ninety horses?''
Professor Matthews laughed.
II entered, one night he resumed, ''the study
of friend of nine He sat at his desk writing AN
electroller on the desk top gave fair light and be-
side it famed large candle.
" why are you burning that candle thereG' I
asked.
" Well, said my friend, Il know the electric light
is sixteen candles, but you I'VE idea what differ
ence the seventeenth makes.'''
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-16
tDON'T MIND MElD

prices will go up this summer" Thus he ,murmured
to the plumber.
To the timer and the tinker, to the who puts
paint
To grocer-"Put them up, you
know, sir, 49,
will the operation with the calmness of
merely the consumer; I have heard the warn
ing rumor
That expenses will be greater-and you've got me
tree.
ahead. pleasure fit your price to any
I will have to grin and bear it, so, I beg you don't
mind me-"
And they all said: I'VE WON'T"
Chicago Tribune.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-16
DAINTY GIRDLES

For white dress the prettiest of the
manv Powered girdles is made with two
ends which hang ten or twelve inches
below the waist line, like a short sash,
and are cut into long points.
But the pretty part Of it is the way
Valenciennes lace is put on. Inch
wide edging is used and gathered 50
full that it frills into tiny jabots all
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-16

ttWell, guess you Won said the girl in blue
a trihe uneasy. i lfNSMe% ~; .<~,%t y:
III should have donse itbefore' said her brother
Bob coming up the He half rose. - '>''
The girl in blue rushed 10 bar his way into the hall
and turned crimson whenEt they laughed
'Oh, go on, do!'' she choked with defiant toss
of her head. "You think you bother me, but you
don't worry bit!N $N*z< r .>....s.-.-., :.
|FNot particle!'' agreed the younger brother
admringly to his other relatives. Notice her calm
her repose! It is wonderful in youthful and
under such trying circumstances when she is distracted
between hope that he is coming and fear that street.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-16

To shut out an Objectionable view
from side or rear windows, mix little
mastic varnish and white lead in equal
quantities and apply to the inside Of the
panes with an old paint brush. It will
be good imitation of ground glass
and will wear long time.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-16

IF towel racks in kitchen and bath
room are not nickeled carefully, paint
them with at least two coats Of white
enamel paint, to avoid the possibility of
iron rust spots, as well as for general
cleanliness.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-16

Baked lamb outlets are novelty
that has found favor with many house
keepers. Trim the outlets neatly and
brown them on one side in a little but
ter. Remove and fry in the same pan
two finely chopped shallots, half dozen
cooked potatoes cut into cubes, add a
cupful of milk, an ounce and a half of
fresh butter, two dessert spoonfuls Of
grated Parmesan and half a teaspoon
full Of grated lemon rind. Bind with
the yolks Of two eggs. Then line the
bottom of the freproof dish with the
sauce; arrange the outlets neatly, pour
over the rest of the sauce and bake for
half an hour in moderately hot oven.
Instead of poaching eggs in boiling
water, try poaching them in milk. When
half done, sprinkle with grated cheese,
salt and pepper, and finish cooking.
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may have made mincemeat of him other

car may have made mincemeat of him or some other
girl caught him''
''She Won have to worry after today' comforted
the older brother Her mind will be at rest after my
little heartto-heart talk with him! LII make him
speak up like man! Bob has salary of at least $40
week, hasn't he? Why should he hesitate to found
home2 Homes the bulwarks-''
,''I just h-h-hate all Of you'll wept the girl III
blue, furiously, dabbing at her eyes, ~ spose s
llots Of fun to b-be so mean! -
There quick steps the porch and someone
stepped thru the Unmatched door, The girl in blue
stared in paralyzed and helpless anticipation at her
solemn elder brother He let her stare long he
dared Then he got up. The girl in blue closed her
eyes.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-16
PEOPLE YOU KNOW.

COQUELIN, the French actor, is millionaire
- The queen Of England preserves in fifty huge
albums a copy of every. photograph that has been
taken of her.
Six queens smoke-the empress of AUSTRIA the
czarina Of Russia the queen Of Rumania The
of Spain, the queen of Italy, and the queen of Port
ugal ~
The daily income of the Russian car is $4,000;
the sultan Of Turkey, $4,000; King Leopold of Bel
German kaiser $s,ooo the king of Italy, $65oo the
king of England, $1,000.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-16
What the Market Affords

7 AMB chops, shoulder, Is cents a
l. pound.
Cracked wheat, 2-pound package, Is
cents.
New potatoes, cents a pound.
Spinach, 10 cents peck.
Olive oil, one-half pint, 25 cents.
Chocolate, IS cents a pound.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-16

Hello, Bobby, old boy!'' called her elder brother
in cheerful, matter-of-fact tones. 'Come in. We
trying to decide whether it should be rarebt
creamed lobster for superb
'O-ooh!'' quavered the girl in blue in awful re-
lief.-Chicago News. ~
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-16
Where, Feminine Fancy Lights


edges of the ribbon finished in tiny
invisible a o.
the1 hes
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-16

In stature Esquimaux women are the shortest on
earth.
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. = that our sister has dress! = 80
''Oh well!'' nterjected the other young in
the room, it's Sunday afternoon, you must