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New-York tribune., 1906-12-16
ITALIAN PAMPHLET BY AMERICAN.

Rome Dec 1a--v. Roscoe Thayer. American
delegate to the International Historical Conxrsss
has issued a pamphlet IN Italian entitled '-Cavos,r
and Bismarck. which Is being highly praised u
Is considered to be OF the best historical
parallels OF the two statesmen
New-York tribune., 1906-12-16
LOVER PRICES FOR sEALsklNs

Victoria B. c, Dec 15.-The Canadian pelagfc
sealing catch OF Ia 391 sealskns sold yesterday az
London. brought an average OF So & skin less han
laxt year. The average price paid was s2l S. md
es t1e cost OF getting the ekins was 81 head m
excess of the previous year the proceeds will be
e. less than last year
New-York tribune., 1906-12-16
SHAFTS CONDITION UNCHANGED

TeAerAu. Dec. 15--1ile Shah to-day remained In
about the same condition yesterday There has
been no further gain in strength or other notice,
able advance toward permanent iu,proyensnt
New-York tribune., 1906-12-16
FRENCH SHIPS FOR JAMESTOWN.

Paris. pso Ih-AdmirA Thierry is to command
the French squadron which will take part In the
naval Display at the opening OF the jamestown Ex-
nostrion IL will include tho armored cruisers
fSIeber Jules Ferry and Victor Hugo.
New-York tribune., 1906-12-16
LODI COTTON MILLS TO CLOSE.

Lodz, Dec. 15.-The Union OF Factory Owners
has informed the thirty-fve thousand workmen
OF ten OF the larges, cotton mills here that
these factories viii be closed on December 20
unless the men IN the mean time accept the con-
ditions imposed by the employers.
New-York tribune., 1906-12-16
SNOW INTERRUPTS LOGGING

Vancouver. B. c., Dec. l5.-An almost unprece-
dented heavy fall of along the northern coast
is driving the loggers OF the woods and logging
camps are being closed. Tho result OF the cessa-
ton of operations VIII be further shortage of logs
with consequent advance the present high
New-York tribune., 1906-12-16
SIX EXECUTIONS IN POLAND.

Warsaw. Dec. 16.-Six Terrorists were sem
fenced to death in Russian Poland to-day by
drunhead court martial and surnmartly exc
cuted by shooting
New-York tribune., 1906-12-16
HEAVY STORMS IN ITALY.

Rome Dec. 15.-Storrns OF snow. wind and rain
have caused serious damage 20 all the Italian tele
graphic lines. Through the morning Rome wal
isolated.
New-York tribune., 1906-12-16

be a more brilliant one on New Years for the
King and Queen. The marriage OF Lord Ellen
borough to Miss HerInione Schenley VIII
bring another American heiress into the peer
age Il viii be quiet affair. with three
bridesmaids nieces OF the bride There are
handsome gifts from Andrew Carnegie and ].
Pierpont Morgan. The bridegroom is a retired
commander OF the British navy. Lord Car
rington entertained fifty members of Parlia-
ment at Princes last night Lord Halsoury has
gone to Egypt. c. D. Rose is sailing for Amer
lea and will go TO Texas. and Hamar Green
wood has left for Jamaica
David Bispham has had overwhelming sue
cess at the Prince OF Waies's Theatre lAza
Iehmann's light opera, THE Vicar OF wake
field" is a most delightful entertainment
Arthur Bourchier and Irene Van Brugh nave
anneared at the Garrick Theatre in Macbeth,
with unsatisfactory artistic results They are
not adapted to Shakespearian parts Charles
Erobrnan has returned to London to find CyriI
NaudA drawing we'll. The preparations Tor the
revival of Peter Pan" are in an advanced
state and all MI. Frohmans interests are most
prosperous He is bringing out Edna May and
John Hare in new pieces, and expects another
drama from ] NJ. Barrie.
NEW UNDERGROUND TUBE.
The onening of the Great Northern Piccadilly-
r2rompton tube Is the principal local occurrence
today II supplies q nine-mile sweep OF UNDER
Ground railway from Hammersmith TO flnsoury
parl, with a new system OF through fares be-
tween the tramways and the tubes, OLD and
new The tube IS fully one hundred feet below
ptccadiIlv and has cost not less than S4,Uoooco
a mile.
New-York tribune., 1906-12-16
FIRST GERMAN SUBMARINE.
BRITISH STEAMERS ROUGH TRIP.

Kiel Germany. Dec, A-The frst German sub
ma r.ns boat was commissioned here to-day.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-14
American Women Invented These

THIRST mechanical ice-cream freezer.
r Square bottom paper bag ..rz=
- Honeycomb foundations for bees. :. a... "..'
Pasteboard tray for shipping eggs "s
Folding STEP a-.- -.4.. .sa z2..-s
Berth table for Of seasck shipboard.
Soup spoon for moustached man. s
Eucalyptus cigars which leave clean taste In mouth
Typewriter for the blind.
Thermometer that gives fro alarm when tempera-
ture reaches certain point
Thread cutter attached to thimble
One-wheeled carriage.
Device whereby wife may lower key from window
to belated husband below.
Continuance fastened on hem leg to prevent her
scratching in garden
Rocking chair for baldheaded man with swinging
tassels to keep of flies.
Luggage carrier for bicycles.
Implement to hold green while eating.
Machine to hang wallpaper.
Refrigerator with revolving shelves.
Pocket curling tongs with heater and fuel.
Musical skipping rope.
Combined doorplate and card receiver.
Combination lantern and dinner pal.
Egg cup adjustable to any size egg.
Collar and neckte combined.
Fireproof suit Of clothes Of woven asbestos cloth
stitched with asbestos thread.
Steel clamp to make finger ends taper shape.
Holder to regulate position Of ears
Self heating fatron.
Never-sticking window SASH
Portable balcony attachable to any house.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-14
Her Tainted Money"

She stopped in front Of the paying teller's window
and produced wad Of soiled bills.
HWould YOU kindly exchange these notes for clean,
new onesa asked in response to his polite inquiry
as to what he could do for her.
"Why, yes, madam, certainly. You are AFRAID OF
the disease germs, suppose he remarked as ne
counted out the amount in greenbacks and pushed
them under the little brass door,
tsNo not exactly she smiled 1T is simply a
case of habit Before I married had experience IN
the banking business working and like all
in the work acquired love Of fresh bills. posi-
lively refused to handle anything soed or worn 1t
ried life. The tradesmen will give that kind Of
tainted money in making change, usually they have
nothing else in the cash drawer. AS soon as can
possibly do so hurry to the nearest bank and get
clean ones These are lovely; they smell quite like
old times. Thank YOU so much. Good morning. I,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-14

~ HILO G. WILCOX the village blacksmith Of Col.
r. lege View, suburb Of Lincoln, the Nebraska
a. capital has helpful family. His wife, Mrs.
May Wilcox, is also blacksmith, while two Of his
daughters both nearly grvwn, help in the shop and
take turns with their parents at the anvil forge.
Mrs Wilcox, who enjoys the distinction Of being the
only blacksmith in America, is adept in all de-
partmens of the trade and shoes horses works at
the anvil as successfully any smith in the land.
Mrs. Wilcox's blacksmithing began almost when she
bride twenty years ago in western Kansas where
the family was then residing Prior to her marriage
she was schoolteacher, but the school authorities de-
cided that they would not employ married
Wishing to aid her husband in the acquisition Of
home, she donned leather apron, barred her and
began hammerng hot iron in her husbands shop. Grad
uay her hands took callous her muscles hardened
and she had mastered the tricks Of the smith
trade Today she shoes most Of the horses brought to
her husbands shop, pairing their feet and mailing on
the shoes fearessly and deftly her husband,
despite his greater experience. The unusual spectacle
of woman shooting horse frequntly draws curious
crowds to the front door Of the shop but Mrs Wilcox
has ougrown and proceeds unconcerned
with her task until it is complete and the cash for the
job is taken in to add to the family savings.
girls, and early in life displayed a desire for the
strenuous labor adopted by their mother Both Of the
girls hammer iron at the anvil and mould 1t into
the desired shape neatly any experienced work
Of their time Is spent in the blacksmith shop May,
the eldest Of the four children is also expert bcycla
for her to master Practically all Of the housekeeping
devoves upon Myrtle, the third daughter. Miss May
also excels bicycle rider. She rides many miles
almost daily the hills surrounding College View
and all of the sturdy climbed youths Of the neighbor
hood have found it difficult to follow her pace
College View is the seat Of the Seventh Day Ad.
ventst college Of the Missouri Valley conference and
practically every resident Of the village is devout
follower of the teachings Of that sect. Saturday is
the Sabbath Of the Adventist, while Sunday is work
day. the same any other In the week. Frequently,
in fact Sunday is the busiest In the week at the Will
cox blacksmith shop and the father, mother and two
daughters often engaged the entire day at their
labors
The Wilcox family own their shop and tho property
above the shop Mrs. Wilcox is wel.read, well-edu
Gated woman Both of the elder girls have completed
in the College View high school, altho they
ongngs for the higher education, facilities for
which are near at hand in the Adventist college. The
home stocked with good books and literature and the
evenings spent in study the mothers early years
spent in the schoolroom as teacher standing her In
good stead in the education Of her children.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-14
Copyright, 1905.
A. Fruit Luncheon.

nv OTHING is prettier than fruit luncheon at
~ riety from flowers. For the centeIpiece have
dish or basket filed with assorted fruit. The invi-
tations may be decorated with designs Of fruit done
In water colors clusters Of grapes very satsfac-
tory
Iced grape Juice is the first course, the glasses
resting on natural grape leaves for doilies Then
serve tomato SOUP which is appropriate as IN olde1
Glove apple" Put spoonful Of whipped
top Of each cup just before sending the soup to the
in lemon halves, followed out and the ends cut off
they will rest upright Chicken lamb chops, indi-
vidual pudding In ramakins, fried sweet pota-
toes and hot biscuit complete tho substantial course.
fruit salad, ambrosia and small cakes form the
dessert. Black coffee in small cups served with
cognac, may follow is so often done in New Or
of loaf sugar placed in It, then saturated with cognac
which lighted and the sugar allowed to drip slowly
into the coffee For place cards grape leaves cut
Ink For souvenirs gve the charming fruitshaped
candy boxes, which most realistic In form and
coloring If any contests provided for entertain
ment, there are ptncushons which come In exact du
plicates Of the real fruit.
IAN Expert Angler Party
Decorate the room with nets and fishing poles, and
send the invitations fsh-shaped cards. Pass pro-
grams containing the following questions, the
are all wellknown denizens Of the briny deep. For
prizes give fshshaped candy boxes, filed with bon.
bons. The table centerpiece may be sailboat and
the place cards pebbles shells inscribed with the
name.
For refreshments serve crsasned fish in fish or
shel-shaped ramakins oysters, in form, coffee,
sandwiches, pickles and sailed nuts.
Questions:
!. A. favorite coor-saimon
2. The Of country road-pfke.
8. Part Of soldiers equipTnent-1word.
4. The companion Of old nlaids--cat (ash).
s. A domestic animal and part Of the human body
sheephead.
6. Part the solar system-sundsh
Z. 70 ridcule make light of-carp.
s. The opposite Of strong-weakfsh.
8. An accompaniment Of buckwheat cakes-butternsh.
10. Ny first Is to pull. my second to and my
letter Of the aphabetpickerel (pick- err-l)
II. A faVorite Scotch fish often salted-herring.
70. A Scotch prefix, nl-bred dog and the twelfth
letter Of the alphabet-1nackerel (naae-cur-D.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-14
THE GIRL WHO ISN'T OUT

"R Ut o a:s9 es It s ny s;s sa the
1.-THE very reason am asking her In this
tea between her gloved fingers ~ -, Il.
"This idea Of keeping tho girls in and cooped up
any but their families and tutors is all wrong,'
she went RI know it is problem with two sides
to 1.-TWO very debatable sides, my dear but have
had much in the carrying out Of my theory.
She placed her cup on a nearby stand and moved
sYou see it will do the children no harm to be with
to them. Let them meet friends and help IN small
both with men and Women and then they won't look
ciety with such dread. They won't act as if they
never had a drawing room ballroom full Of
people, as If man never before had offered them
tBut won't they enjoy it all the moro If it Is all
novel to thena new as it was to usi persisted the
woman Of 35.
I was cried the whole day before my mother in
troduced me into society was frightened. had
just come from convent and never had been at any
Of her receptions-never had been allowed to show my
curls outside the ratings Of the third floor domain
when there guests below. It seems like night
mare now-that dread Of meeting people.
F'And for that very reason have been asking both
Marjorie and Claudine to into the drawing room
to assist me on Thursday afternoons. I have pre-
scented their father 9 friends to them and have ased
their brothers. chums here for other than
put the girls at Ease in their own homes. Yes I
know Marjorie is only Is, but she is too young
'fAnd do want Helen to come next Thursday and
help Them afterward, am having an informal little
dinner for the girls and a few Of the a cour
tesy to them for helping with the guests Of the
afternoon It is splendid plan and it obviates the
difficulty Of providing sort Of social diversion
for the girl who isn't out; it makes her life less
mote from that which she will day step into. It
is new idea and departure from the rules Of the
oldfashioned school in which you and were brought
up but--well, what good we here earth If we
can methods Of our for bringing orr
daughtersi You just sit BY, my dear, and watch
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-14
A Halloween Brownie Party.

People Of all ages love to celebrate on al hal
1oween, and this party is especially adapted to chill
dren between the ages Of and 12 # not more than
dozen guests invited, ask them to supper and
send them all home promptly at 9 O'Clock j
On the little pumpkin.shaped cards besides the
the brownies heart most dear" Have q pumpkin
centerpiece filed with fruit and ring Of little
brownie figures around it, for each child. Light
the rooms with JACKIE '1anterns and q simple
supper Of creamed chicken baked potatoes egg salad
with crackers cocoa, with little individual pumpkin
pies Let them bob for apples, burn nuts and have
supply Of popcorn. Tell them harmless ghost stories
and give description Of how halloween originated
and how the day Is celebrated in other countries It
is surprising how interested children in facts and
the many legends pertaining to this interesting time
all fascinating. not too much trouble the guests
may be asked to in brownie costumes and
prize given to the child who guesses the most chill
mothers can make them Of cloth Have the words to
browne" Jingle that will be good to read to tho lit
tie folks set to a simple tune for them to sing.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-14
70 Clean Whtta Furs.

Would you please tell me how to clean a white bear
skin lining in q black winter coats Some have men
toned corn meal or -four Do you know anything
about these9-Geradine.
Corn meal is better than four the latter is likely
to cake and is harder get out Of the fur Rub the
meal we'll into the fur and then shake 1t out and brush
the fur with soft hat brush. Then heat of the
meal and rub it into the fur, shaking out before.
Brush until the fur is quite free from meal dust
Bran also good and be used in place Of the corn
meal Of course, you will beat the fur free from dust
before you try to clean it with the meal.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-14
BETTY BLAIR TELLS
She Answers a Bunch Of Questions
from the Anxious.
A "Stylish Church.

WV = HAT is the most stylish church in Minneapo-
w lis7 I have just moved to the city and
w think would like to 60 to the best church,
but do not know which is considered the best, SO
write to ask you I will be very much obliged if you
will promptly, will not have to wait too
long-Maude
You had far better choose church Of your own de-.
nomination and that Is convenient to your homo
than to seek church just because it is "styish" By
"stylish" fancy you mean rich and influential, ana
each denomination has it's wealthy church that has at
tanned its position largely thru its age Westminster
church is perhaps the largest Presbyterian church
st. Marks cathedral the best known Of the Epis
copalian churches; Plymouth Of the Congregational;
Church Of the Redeemer Unversalist; First Baptist
Of the Baptists; Hennepin Avenue Wesley Of the
Methodsts Immaculate Conception Of the Catholics.
There any number Of other large and wealthy
churches in each denomination, but the I have
named possibly the oldest and best known But
choosing church because it is "stysh' is surely a
very strange reason and one not to be commended.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-14

Collect delivery-oUd
The favortte color Of many peop1e-bluensh
The name Of a northern lake-trout.
A chain Of Observation-Disclosures.
Part of a birds cage-perch.
A Of whom to beware-sllark.
A creature much discussed in theoogy-whale.
A noted blower and puffer-porpoise.
First green, then red, to be good food-lobster.
What oarsmen sometimes catch-crab.
One who is proverbially close -nouthed-clam.
Only to be eaten in the month with an R-oysters.
Slow but sure-tortoise.
A solitary traveler-quai M.'
The guide of tho wise men-starf1sh.
Red, and article used clothes-red snapper.
A fish described as hat-hounder
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-14
Broken Hair.

My hair Is very badly broken at the ends. Can you
tell something to use9 It is not falling at all and
have great deal of it, but it is getting shorter all
the time by breaking My hair is auburn and don't
want to anything that will darken itMrs E. L. B.
Your hair is evidently very dry. Do you use soda
or borax when you shampoo it' Both bad for hair
that has tendency to break and it would do your
scalp world Of good if you would rub vaseline
we'll into the roots This would noursh the hair and
make it less liable to break The broken ends should
be singed or clipped off,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-14
The Engagement Ring.

When girl breaks her engagement with man,
should she return the rings have read in papers
about collections Of engagement rings and if the rings
are returned how they be madeq It does not seem
nice to me to keep the ring:-Ignorant.
4
You quite right that 1t is not "nice" to keep
the ring when the engagement 1t represents is broken
No girl of any pride feeling would make collection
Of engagement rings and the paragraph you
probably Of those funny stories with humor
than truth in them The ring should most certainly be
returned.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-14
Mourning.

The question IL asked, ''How long should mother
seelude herself from church, calls and the world in
general after child g death and how long mourning
should be worm Custom prescribes year for
the wearing Of deep mourning and during that time
is not necessary TO return calls accept social in
vtations. Church need never be excluded, in fact,
ones individual feelings ones best guide in All
these matters.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-14
A Granite Shower.

correspondent asks how to give ffgranite
shower' for prospective bridef do not know
that these showers differ from others save that guests
asked to bring piece Of granite ware. senti-
adds to the interest Of unwrapping. No other
terainment Is necessary. The parcels may be hidden
thruout the rooms for the honored guest to fnd or
they may be brought In large clothes basket.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-14

your daughter and mine by che side Of some Of the
other girls in three years, when they beginning
their first seasons in society. Then come to with
that quicker of your brow and congratulate for my
foresight Now III have some tear
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-14

dered pumice makes an excellent dontifrice and may
be used once week to clean the teeth Rub 1t and
between the teeth with toothpick and you will be
surprised how white IT will keep your teeth OF course
this does not take the place Of the morning and night
brushing, but IL an extra cleaning.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-14

Cake tins, patty pans, ETC., easily cleaned BY
boiling. Put them in saucepan with some soap ex-
tract and water boil them for about hour and they
will be found clean and newlooking Soap and soda
borax may be used instead Of soap extract pre-
ferred. st5s
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-14
A Harvest Home Frolio.

Ask the guests to in country costumes, such
as village BELIEF typical old maid, and the VII
lage gossip for the girls, country dudes, farmers,
storekeepers, etc. for the IF convenient, invite
them for supper which can be served at small tables,
the rooms decorated with sheaves Of wheat stalks Of
corn pumpkins, squashes and ears Of corn Use Ian
terms, lamps and candles for lights and afterwards
have a cotion danced in big barn If practicable,
with aprons straw hats for the men, sunbonnets for
the girls and all sorts Of farm implements and gar
den tools for favors Have cider to drink At mid
night corn roast will wind up the festivities Send
the guests homo in hay wagon A corn shocking
contest may be arranged with prize for the one
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-14
Photos and Powder.

How milk spots be removed from the face Of
dark photosf Is it the pumice stone that in
powder that will superfuous hair9 bought
five cents worth at the drugstore and it is powder
A Reader.
IF the photos of any value, you had better take
remove the Spots altho doubt it. But you could do
nothing with them The pumice stone for superhuous
hair should be in cake It is called toilet pumice and
costs 10 Is cents, think, for the cake The pow
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-14
Decorations Tor q Church Wedding.

Decorations Tor Church Wedding
At the head Of each aisle place an arch covered
with ferns and vines From the one under which the
bride passes have her monogram suspended and from
the other that Of the groom Mark the pews reserved
for special guests BY lunches Of flowers tied with
ribbons white tulle. Bank the altar with ferns,
palms and masses Of flowers. If there are to be a
number of attendants, say four or six, have them
carry shepherds crooks, tied with knot of flowers
awaiting her coming at the head Of the aisle where
they separate and tho crooks above their heads
forming arch under which she passes. The effect
is extremely pretty and is something different from
the flower girl. immediately preceding the BRIDE
there may be tiny page carrying the ring the
cayx Of Gala lily He should be dressed in white
linen, with white canvas shoes and white stockings
Blue Is color much affected by bridal attendants,
with large hats plume laden.
Shower bouquets still popular, also the white
prayer book with markers Of ribbon with flower
on the end Of each. -5.#..
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-14

Questions On any subject pertaining to this de-
partment will cheerfully be answered. reply win
be Gent by mail II stamped and addressed envelope
is enclosed; otherwise answers win appear IN this
column. Address Nine. Merri, The Journal, Minneap.
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