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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-11

laid in hot paraffine until they are
soaked with it, the contents Of the bot
tie will have no effect on them, as par
afine is acid proof.
For cleaning flatirons, or waxing
thread, parafine can be used exactly
like beeswax.
In cheese factories it is now much
used for coating cheese to make it air
tight. q"
The best cheese will often lose its
flavor during hot weather, and this
coating of wax will prevent it, also pre-
vent loss in weight by shrinkage.
Eggs can be perfectly preserved for
long time by its use, simply dipping
them in parafine, SO thatSa very thin
coating is formed all over them.
Farmers who cure the hams and
shoulders of pork will find paraf6ne
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-11

an nowadays feels certain misgivings
when it comes to intrusting tho deli
cate fabrics to her washwoman and
oftentimes prefers to do the work her
self.
From the moment It touches the
water until it is handed forth in all its
snowy crispness, the openwork shirt
waist is thing to be used gently at
all stages. It cannot be thrust into
the wash like an underskirt; 1t must
be laid aside as deserving special atten-
ton; there are fine meshes Of lace that
will not stand the wear and tear Of the
ordinary laundering process; in short,
the shirtwaist calls for separate de.
partment Of its own.
It is good idea, if you can afford IT.
to provide small tub and washboard
to correspond, just for your shirt
waists and fine lace handkerchiefs. Use
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-11
Entertaining Ones Friends
Bv Mile. Merri

terry Bells' was played softly. The
last picture was called "The Belle of
the Future" and revealed year baby.
Many more pictures may be added,
but the secret of a successful program
is in having it short, with the audience
wishing for more. It is usually best
not to respond to encores.
!. i. !.
The question is asked how to give a
correct luncheon, the hour, courses,
etc. One or half after is the accept
ed time; the shades are drawn, and
artificial lights used as for an even
ing dinner. There is usually a center
piece Of flowers, altho fruit piece is
sometimes substituted. Candles with
shades to match the. color scheme are
used, and place cards, elaborate OF
simple according to the taste and purse
of the hostess.
In serving, good rule to follow Is s
fruit, bouillon or light soup, lamt
chop, a chicken, oyster or sweetbreat
patty, potato or rice croquettes, olives
jelly, or celery, radishes, salad will
waters and dessert followed by cot
fee, cheese and crackers. Many hos
tesses now serve some one Of the pop
ular cordials in tiny glasses, holding
barely a thimbleful.
Pretty, light gowns are worn, higl
neck and elbow sleeves. :
i. !. j.
| Questions on any subject pertaining
to this department will cheerfully b
answered. A reply will be sent b
mail if stamped and addressed enve.
ope is enclosed; otherwise answers wi
appear in this column Address MIL
Merri, The Minneapolis Journal.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-11

in a porcelain pan over the fire and stir
until it boils. Then skim it well. Boil
ten minutes and strain it (but do not
squeeze it) thru a jelly bag till it is
quite clear. Place it in mold until
it hardens; then when it is ready for
use it may be loosened from the mold
by dipping the latter into lukewarm
| water.
A pound Of sugar must be allowed
| for every pint of juice. A few grains
of saffron boiled with the jelly will inn
prove the color without affecting the
1 taste.
Almond Custard Scald and blanch
half pound Of shelled sweet almonds,
and three ounces of shelled bitter al
monds, throwing them as you do them
into large bowl Of cold water. Then
pound them one at time in q mortar,
pouring in frequently little rosewater
to prevent their oiling and becoming
4 dark colored and heavy.
i Melt quarter Of a pound Of loaf
sugar in q quart Of cream or rich milk,
and stir in by degrees the pounded al
monds. Beat ten eggs very light and
stir them gradually into the mixture,
adding powdered nutmeg and tea
spoonful Of powdered mace and CHINA
mon mixed.
Then place the whole In double
boiler and, after placing 1t right on the
fire, let It boil (stirring it continually
till it is quito thick, but not curdled.
Then pour the custard into large bowl
and stir until it cools. Put 1t into
small glass cups and serve cold. As a
| sauce, sweeten some cream or white of
egg. Beat the latter to stiff froth
, and place on top Of the custards.
: Bread Puuding.-Take two cups of
l stale bread, broken into small pieces,
8 two cups Of milk, one cup Of flour, one
cup Of raisins or currants, three eggs, a
, tablespoonful Of melted butter, two
/ small teaspoonfuls Of baking powde,
8 and one-half -teaspoonful each Of cloves
s cinnamon and allspice. Boil for two
D. hours in buttered mold and serve with
i white Of egg and drops Of currant jelly
g on TOP. .i..-
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-11
The Kindergarten Course.

w can you eshs 5i1 nd The tell t; ms #
w ten course after completing
two years of high school work7 Can
take it up in Minneapolis Wheree
How long will it take me, and what
will it costq I am taking instrumental
music, as suppose that is required.
Please answer in next Sundays Jour
nal if you can, as I am anxious to
know-Louise. e.
+ ~ 49,.
A full high school, course or its
equivalent is necessary to enter kin,
dergarten normal school. There is a
very excellent school in Minneapolis
the kindergarten Normal school, OF
which Miss Stella Louise Wood is the
director. The course is two years. The
tuition will cost you $75 the first
year and $50 the second. You are very
wise to keep up your piano studies, a.
they will help you in your kindergarte,
| work. :
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-11
10 Bleach Lace.

Do you know how could make. some
ecru colored lace white7 Is brick ice
cream used as much as the plainf
What kind Of frame would be most
up-to-date for watercolor picture Of
roses, 12x16f--A Reader.
!. t,..s. -.
Make q strong solution Of soda and
water and soap and let the lace boil in
it. Rinse carefully and hang in the
sun. You may have to boil the lace
more than once, but il you persevere
you can bleach it white in time. The
brick ice cream is still more popular
than the plain. Use gold frame on
your watercolor picture, with either
white or gold mat, whichever you pre-.
fer. The gold mat viii make hand.
somer looking picture. Try the differ
emit picture holdings until you find one
that suits the picture and that you like
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-11

a fine protection from the action Of
the air and the ravages Of insects.
Wooden tubs and pals in which but
ter, pickles and other products are
stored, can be made watertight by its
use, and the wax, tho only film over
their surface, will effectually prevent
their contents from absorbing any Of
the taste Of the wood, as well as him
der the absorption Of odors by the tub.
To get the best results, have the tub
not only clean and dry, but slightly
warm, so that the wax will enter the
pores Of the wood.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-11
Old Fashioned Recipes
HE housekeeper Of today is o

~ HE housekeeper Of today is often
very glad to fall back upon the
l. concoctions Of her grandmother
in preparing homemade desserts, and
these quoted below are all old favorites
and not at all complicated:
Orange Jelly.--Select twenty large,
ripe oranges and CRATE the yellow rind
from seven Of them. Dissolve an ounce
of gelatine in as much warm water as
will cover it. Mix the juice with a
pound Of loaf sugar broken up, and add
The grated rind and the gelatine. Place
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-11
Some Good Croquettes
- How to Make Them

- ROQUETTEs, properly made, are
4 a credit to any woman's house
~ wifery and place her in the class
with chefs. A croquette can never be
handled carelessly, nor be served in
slovenly fashion, and it is one Of the
supreme tests Of culinary talent. In
cidenSally; it always finds. favor with
the household, is suited to special oc-r
casions, either dinners, luncheons or
receptions, and is withal not an extrav-
agant dish. he 49,. % 49,
With meat, prices soaring, the GRO
quette deserves diligent study, for it
costs little more than ordinary hash
and creates better impression. -
The base Of palatable croquettes is
not meat alone, but a combination OF
finely minced meat with q delicately
seasoned stock, and for this reason they
contain large amount Of nourishment.
They can be rendered a dish even more
satisfying by adding sauce, with or
without vegetables. In passing, it may
be mentioned that the small, sifted pea
at 10 cents can, is just as good for
serving around croquettes as the French
canned goods at 90 cents or more a
can. Macedonia, a finely chopped veg
etable, can also be bought in cans, and
they save the housewife much time
and worry in preparation.
a !. + !.
Here are few general directions
for forming the croquettes, which is
probably the most ticklish, part Of thei,
| preparation. The same rules must BIZ
Followed with every recipe given.
Your meat must be chopped exceed
ingly fne, and if you have meat
grinder, run them thru this machine
Mix all ingredients thoroly and have
the final mixture as soft as it can b.
. handled. To shape, use no more tina,
a tablespoonful of the mixture ant
] with both hands work or roll it into tn
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and have not space to 60 into the
difference or characteristics Of them.
AS you are Minneapolis woman you
can find books in the art book room
Of the public library that will explain
them fully.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-11

The safest and most effectual way of
removing moles is with electricity. Any
other method is apt to leave a scar.
Your muddy skin comes more from a
torpid livers than from any soap you
use. Be careful Of your diet and drink
plenty Of water. Take glass or two
Of warm water half an hour before
breakfast and two glasses Of warm
water an hour before lunch and dinner
and before going to bed. Massage your
skin with some good skin food every
night.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-11
called in Letters to Betty BlairQ Questions Answered

a basket and drawn to find the escorts
home. The card game Of hearts is espe-
cially appropriate for, Valentine day.
Serve heart-shaped sandwiches and COT
fee or ice cream in heart-shaped cases,
which you can easily make out Of pink
paper, and cake, cut heart.shaped or
with the icing decorated with tiny
hearts, cut from candied cherries. .
Red is the color for valentine decora.
tions.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-11
To Remove Moles.

I have about five or six small moles
on my face. Will you kindly tell me
how Lean remove them, as they show
plainlyq Also I, would. like a good
soap that can use for my face SO my
skin will not look so muddy. Thank
ing you beforehand, I remain-An Old
Subscriber.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-11
House Decorating.

AS I am subscriber and a constant
reader Of your paper I want to ask
you question on6the decoration Of
parlors and also how to arrange things.
Are polished center-tables used in the
center Of room7 Also are vase lamps
used on center tables9 What kind Of
window curtains and portieres are used !
Can you tell me what the French period
styles are, such as Louis XIV and Louis
xVI9 Hoping that the answer to my
request viii come out in the next Sum
day Journal; I am-Mrs. NJ. j. B.
h i.
BY polished table I fancy you mean
mahogany, which is just as popular
now as it was years ago, altho it is
not placed in the center Of the room as
formerly, but wherever It looks the
best and gives the most comfortable
appearance to the room. A vase lamp
is still used on a table. The window
curtains that are most used are OF Ara
bian net, either domestic or imported
trimmed with insertion and lace, while
the portieres may be Of any materia
heavy enough to hang well; velours
velvet, rep, even denim IS used. Th,
Louis XIV and Louis XVI styles are re
productions Of those in vogue during
the reigns Of Louis XIV and Louis XIV
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-11

Decorate the rooms with festoons Of
hearts cut out Of red paper and strung
on red cord. You can adapt almost any
game to Valentine day If you try. A
heart hunt is always fun. Each Of the
guests might bring a valentine marked
with his name and sealed in an en-
velope. The valentines the girls bring
might be auctioned off to find who will
be partners for supper, and the valen-
tines Of the men could be placed in
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-11
a valentine Party.

/ What is the Valentine colori ] be-.
long to club that has a party every
two weeks, and our next meeting will
be on Valentine evening. Can you tell
me what to do for valentine party,
how to decorate and what to serves
We have very simplet refreshments, just
two things.-Kate.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-11

The extremely large size of the serv.
ice plate in one of the salient features
of the latest and most exclusive dinner
sets.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-11

And so I lift my voice and pray
That he will keep me thru the day."
Blue is color that is always worn,
and altho the summer shades have not
been announced yet it is quite safe to
say that both navy and military blue
will be worn. r
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-11

It is not necessary to take formal
leave Of your hostess at a large recep-
ton, and If she is busy receiving other
guests it is just as well not to inter-
loved your call. If she is at liberty it
is courteous to stop and bid her good
by and say something about the pleas
ure Of the afternoon.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-11
Laundering Shirtwaists

~O SUCH an extent has the fad
for the white shirtwaist been
carried and 50 deliberately are
these creations constructed that wom-
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-11

A maroon sweater with the M in
gold, a short skirt, that is a skirt that
clears the ground by a good three
inches, with a cap Of any sort that is
becoming, would be an appropriate
costume for a gopher rooter. She
shovSs carry a q. Of M. banner and a
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-11

II you tip the servants when you
leave II Is all they should look for
unless they give you extra services. If
the laundress looks after your laundry,
il you should be i'll and require spe-
cial dainties, If the coachman goes on
your erarnds, a small tip will make
matters much easier for your frind
and show your appreciation. Use your
common sense in the distribution Of
fees and you will not make mistakes.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-11
Tipping Servants.

When should one tip the servants Of
a tfriend7 I am q great stay-at.home
and matters that are familiar to most
people puzzle me on the few occasions
when I go away from home. ! expect
to make visit Of several weeks to a
friend and should like to know what
the servants have q right to expect
Matron.
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Farewell at a Reception.

megaphone and should give the unive'
sity yell. ~,
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A Gopher Rooter.

I wish to 60 to masquerade ball
soon and wish to masque as a gopher
rooter, but do not know how to dress
nor what sheadgear to wear. I would
thank you very kindly for giving me
advice in this matter, which have no
doubt you can by answering in the
Sunday Journal Ruby.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-11
Monogram or Address.

Which is the better form to use on
note paper, monogram or house ad-
dress4 What color note paper is the
best to useq-Alice.
It Is matter Of choice which you
use, the monogram or address. Just at
present the monogram is not quite as
popular as it has been, but it will al
ways be used and is more convenient
unless you have settled address.
White or cream paper is always best,
but there is pale grayish blue that is
much liked and is in excellent taste.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-11

Is it necessary, Miss Blair, to say
gcodby to the hostess at a large re-
ception9 I have read somewhere that
IL was not, but that seems to me rather
rude. and wish you would tell me
what is properY-Reader.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-11

Here Is a grace that is much used
by children before meals: "Bless, oh
Lord, this food to our use and give us
thankful hearts," A prayer for the
close of the meal is: "For what we
have received, o, Lord, make us truly
thankful The grace used in kinder
garten is favorite with little people
and is as follows: @
God is great, God is good,
And we thank him for our food.
By his hand must all be fed.
+ Give us, Lord, our daily bread
| This little morning prayer s,used by
most children:
CHOW 7 wake and see the light,
IT'S God has kept me thu the night
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-11
Prayers for a Child.

Could you give me a little prayer
for small child to say before and
after meals, also in the morning9 Will
navy blue and military blue be used in
dresses the coming summer 7-Mother.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-01-24
Fatr Wednesday aud Colder In East
Portion. Thursday snow OF Rain,
with Rising Temperature.
ANARCHIST PLOT UNEARTHED
Black Hand society Decreed Death OF
Governor Pennypackcr aud
other Prominent Men.

WASHINGTON, Pa, Jan. 23.--In hunting
for the murderers of Michael CarraZola.
the wealthy Italian who was shot at Dun
levy last week. Washington county author
ities have unearthed plot to assassinate
some of the leading men OF the country.
They have secured evidence that among
those marked for death was Governor
Pcnnypacker of Pennsylvania. Letters and
papers are also in possession OF the au-
thorities which decree the death OF other
leading men. The existence OF this band
of anarchists was unea rthed when Coroner
Schnee and chief of Police Logan OF
Monongaheia began 20 follow up clues
which indicated that Carrazola's death was
due to the Vaccinations of the ltalinn
BLACK Hand society. The evidence on
which charges will oe based discovered
in a squalid shanty near the mining vii
lage of Baird. three miles from Mouonga-
hcla city. In this house. located in an
obscure hollow, were found papers and doe
uments pointing to a wholesale assasstna.
tion scheme. Anarchists in many parts
of tho country are implicated and arrests
I'm many sections are looked for.
John Spida, the alleged president of the
sec cty. was arrested tonight and was put
i.i Ill along with George Barli. who is sus-
p',ted of implication In the death of
Carrazola. Other arrests expected to
be made within the next twenty.four hours.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-01-24
COAL OPERATORS MEET TODAY
Indications Point to n Refusal of Most
of the Demands of the
Miners.

INDIANA POLLS. Jan. 3.-The coal opera
tors of the central cooperative district.
comprising the states, OF Pennsylvania,
Ohio, Indiana and Illinois, will hold district
and committee meetings at the headquar-
ters of tho operators tomorrow for the pur-
pose of unifying the several propositions
which they propose TO pIs s,rt to the United
Mine Workers OF America in joint confer
ence. which begins Thursday morning
All Indications point to a resistance
against any increase beyond the figure
which prevailed at the contamination of
the agreement now in force, and II Is not
certain that the operators will entertain
the proposition of the mine workers to
admit any of the outlying states to the
joint conference.
II is expected that the operators of the
Indiana and the west generally will stand
firm with the employers of Pennsylvania
and Ohio on these questions, and there will
no doubt be a corresponding resistance on
the run of mine basis question and the fat
differential of cents between machine and
pick mining.
Illinois will take the lead in the fight
against the run of mine basis, which has
governed the operations OF mines in that
field during the life of the present con-
, tract.
/ When the demands of the operators are
presented in the joint meeting. 1t is prob
able that they will include a proposition for
a reduction in wages to offset what they
consider the excessive increase demanded
by the miners. This increase, they say,
considering the run of mine basis, would
amount to a 25 per cent advance in the
price of mining coal in Indiana Again,
they claim that on the run of mine basis
the quality of the product is such that Il
brings lower prices on the market because
of the slate, stone and dirt that comes up
I'm the cars.
: While there is some friction I'm the United
Mine Workers today showing a lack OF
harmony between President Mitchell and
Vice President Lewis, with a tendency 10
develop feeling among the delegates. the
attitude OF the miners toward the operators
would be a well organized and thoroughly
determined whole.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-01-24
INSURANCE SUIT IN IOWA
BtlI for Receiver for National Life
of Chicago FILED at
Capital.

CHICAGO, Jan. 23.-A bill, asking for a
receiver for the National Life Insurance
company at Chicago has been filed in the
district court at Des Moines, Ia, where the
company has 81, ,7ooo.o 900 on deposit with the
state auditor. The bill was filed for DIR. A.
l.. Watson. a policyholder. who asks also
that the Chicago company be restrained
from transferring or disposing of funds
DIR. Watson alleges that promises made for
the payment of gold bonds have not been
fulfilled. oficials Of the National Life
assert that the suit is the outcome of an
attempt to hold up" the company. "our
attention was called to it first by notice
from young attorney of Galesburg. w. II.
Atwood" said Attorney l.. A. Stasbins,
counsel for the company yesterday. HE
wrote, saying he had a bond of the National
Life and Trust company, which had been
merged with the National Life. This bond,
he said. had lapsed.
THE only object is to injure the company
by questioning its solvency in this way by
a suit for receiver. No one who knew the
facts of the company's solvency would pay
any attention to It,"
DIES MONIES, Ia, Jan. 23-Judge Nc
Henry of the district court heard argu-
| ment on q motion for a temporary re-
straining order and appointment of a re-
ceiver for the National Life and Trust
company Of Chicago. filed by A. L. Wat
son. The petition, which contains thirty
six pages, recites that the Security Life
and Savings sold to reinsured with the
National Life and Trust company This
company in turn sold TO the National Life
and Trust company OF the District OF Co
lumbia. which was absorbed by the Ma
tionai Life Of Illinois. The petition prays
that these transfers be set aside as illegal
and that receiver be appointed to dis
tribute the funds left with the auditor OF
Iowa TO protect the policy holders of the
old Security and National companies.
The district court granted a temporary
| Injunction restraining the National IAft
Insurance company of Chicago from tax
| ing over any more policies of the Chicago
National Life and Trust company.