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The San Francisco call., 1910-07-03
GIVING ORDERS

with their eyes open and conscious that
they are doing wrong. Self-deception Is
the most prominent quality with us all.
Give your offending maid or man the
beneht Of this general truth.
It is a wise plan not to issue orders
to one hireling in the hearing OF an
other. I have one cook in mind who
bristled all over with a kind Of In
dependence and self-conceit that ap-
prox.mated insolence II the orders for
the day were committed to her in the
kitchen and within earshet OF house
maid or laundress. She was competent,
neat, Industrious and willing, and when
had her alone, perfectly respectful.
After deciding in my own mind that her
manner was rather the effect Of self
consciousness than ill-temper cleared
the kitchen by saying one day: 1--WE
cannot talk over the days meals when
there Is work going on in here. 1t dis
tracts our attention. I will come in
later"
After that we had the place to our
selves for the five or ten minutes need
ed for the conference. The sulky look
slid from Mary's face like a mask the
moment we were alone.
A clever ruse practiced by my old
friend and mentor, Mrs. Sterling, and
learned from her by others, is to sum-
mon the employe to the sitting room or
library when the mistress would issue
important orders which she has reason
to fancy may not be altogether agree.
able to the recipient.
Upon which occasion. I am never en-
deshabille,'' says the wise old lady.
My gown and hair are in perfect or
der and the room in its best looks. 1t
amused me when ] noted that the cook
soon learned to brush her hair and tie
on a clean apron and pull down her
sleeves before obeying the call to the
conference. ALI the same. mine was the
advantage. / was on my own ground.
She would be on hers II l sought her
in the kitchen. 1t is an ~artful ruse. but It
has an effeot-and a marked one-every
time. Why, I quelled dangerous mu-
tiny Matching below stairs, years ago,
by receiving the malcontents. one by
one, IN the library. where sat en-
black velvet and point lace. 1 had a
dinner. engagement. 1t IS true. but
dressed an hour before the time, on pur-
pose to down the rebellion. It Is not
a trifing matter. for the average do
mestic insurgent to fight at close quar-
ters a gentlewoman, calm and reason
able, in the dignity that appertains, IN
the vulgar mind. to black velvet, dda-
monds and point lace"
Finally, be sure in your own mind that
you are reasonable before giving an or
der. If you have the thorough knowl-
edge OF every department of your
household that should be yours, you can
judge whether or not the plan you
sketch for today's or this weeks work
will be oppressive or easily borne by
those who are to carry 1t out. After
an enploye has been with you long
enough to assure you OF her discretion
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-03
By a Gaming Expert

r SURRENDER much OF our limited
4 space today to a frank. well-written
~ letter from one who has the best right
in the world to be thoroughly advised
on the subject of which he speaks. The
company he represents is highly respect
able. and in every way responsible for
the statements set forth by the secre-
tary.
In the spirit of fair dealing and just
judgment with which l would infuse
the Exchange, the communication IS
commended to our readers and friends.
About Preservatives.
Unfortunately: prejudice has been al.
We, would like to put before, you few
In the first place no preservatives are
used in the preparation Of canned ned foSds. ,ds
all that s''sS We 3 ask IS that You address 4
letter TO Secretary James Wilson. Depart
e1t m Of Aycut'Hs WsshingtGsn Was N tss B1res R
Of Chemistry of that department.
Even If for no other reasons than econ
absurd. because they are unnecessary. All
the fruits and vegetables need Is the nee
Sfs e Rsso ss It TN. y ss heat IT say
ming the different fruits A a3d S,r Vegetables Slss
the methods are necessarily olnerent with
some vegetables--corn. for instance-re-
quire q longer application Of the intense
heat than peaches, apples or tomatoes. but
the principle Is exactly the. sape
When fruits and vegetables are canned
they are always selected in the height Of Of
obtained in perfect condition. Early in the
season the market Of the South is supplying
fresh tomatoes which have been picked
green from the vines ten days to two weeks
before they go into consumption 1t can
not be argued that this food is as whole
some and nutritious as that gathered when
II Is ripened on the vine by nature and
placed in cans and hermetically sealed
Again. taxing the handling OF the DIFF
ferent fruits and vegetables. think Of tho
possibilities Of germs OF diseases that can
Be picked UP from the tree, or vine. to the
consumer. You may say that lat, tlas,ca, TINS y
science tells us that there is no disease
that can live through the intense neat
to which canned foods are subjected.
And again, in canning there Is only o.
handling, while in the ordinary Tsn market
Your article indicates that canning
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-03

the particulars. It transpired that she
washing Of which was done by the
charnberTnaid. This functionary left the
place. and madam informed the cook
that, pending the arrival of another
housemaid, he-Minnie-would be re-
quired to wash the dogs daily and take
them out to walk.
And the impudent hussy refused
point blank to do fty' continued the
dogs owner. 'tShe said she wasn't
hired to do such work and that she was
deadly afraid Of dogs, anyhow. having
been bitten by one once OF course, I
discharged her on the Spotr'
Equally. OF course, | decided to give
q trial to the maid whose only fault was
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-03

bow. and the logs went into the right
place in the right order.
My father told me of ordering two col
ored gardeners to set out some shrubs
in the center OF a square. AS he
moved away, he was arrested by over
hearing one puzzled workman say 70
the other, CD you s'pose marster meant
us to set 'em out in de middle OF de
outsider"
Without lowering ones language to
the point OF loss of dignity, it is easy
to adapt our orders to ordinary com-
prehension Use simple phrases and
speak slowly and distinctly. / have had
employees. English. Irish, German and
language fuently. and did this in
brogue so broad that ! was forced at
the end OF dozen years association
sioSaliy to ask for for rep repetition @ of a re-
mark. Does the mistress, impatient of
stupidity and inattention, stop TO reflect
that her rapid orders may require an
interpreter now and then?
Again, let US never lose sight of the
eternal truth that the trained mind
cannot enter into the workings of the
unframed. Ignorance has ways of its
own too devious for the divination of
the educated. l never hear the despair
ing Shouldn't you think she would
volutions of the unframed intellect are
past understanding"
Therefore, be sure that your orders
are understood. It is well, in breaking
In a newcomer into the household TO
ask her. kindly. to rehearse the lesson
you have. just given. Say, Have made
It quite plain to you? Every one has her
own way of giving orders. II l have
not made things perfectly clear. don't
be afraid to tell me. BY and by we
shall get used to each others talk"
Ck. 14F he III
sensible women that to find fault with
anybody. be it friend. child or servant,
when one is angry or cross, is an
egregious blunder. The angry man in
q dispute scores more than one point
for his opponent before a dozen words
ere uttered. II / may be pardoned the
FsiSonal aiiusion. I will confess that I
attribute my immunity from impairment
) speech and behavior on the part of en-
ssloyes to adherence to a resolution,
Tormed ffty-odd years ago, never to re-
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-03
Chop Sney and Cararier
For a Goirer

read In a paper not long ago thar -.
had asked and obtained the Opinion a. eSS
osteopath upon some subject. Would vo11
DO the Same~for me, wonder7
/ have a goiter. which I am arraYf IN
growing larger. I was told to Dairf ~
with iodine. Then. again. I was warned
not to do II, that Il would AFFECT tha rsr-ess1
and that no osteopath would treat me :.
l used Iodine. ! once had facial paralvnis
and was treated by an Osteopath for n"
l do not wish TO run any risk OF inilirlrrs..
myself. but do long to get rid Of 10
Couidn't you ana OUT what sor,.
sponsiole osteopath thinks Of IL ana ~ =
would harm myself in any way bV usir@@
the iodine? o. H. +. CFarmington lows. Is.ns
live too far away from Won for m.
consultation TO do any good Nor Should
l dare decide upon such a serious mar
ter as your malady. I Secured fha
opinion OF an eminent osteoOath l,rsnvs
the general question whether or not
aeafness Is curable by manfpulation
His answer was that no one schoo1 ~
surgical or medical practice should - -
sumo TO cure every disease r heHa
known Of cases Of goiter that were 's,'< s1,e. ?
cessfully treated by osteopafhv Nv
advice to you is to select some -o,,r
sclentlous and competent pracfftioner
OF this school and put yourself into his
nands; II ne thinks he can help von'
Let the iodine alone. It is dsnxero,,. !.
wnen used by novice.
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-03

and diligence, consult her, now and then,
If her hands are already full. do not
add to the burden. If she be not in her
usual health, tactfully arrange lighter
tasks without making her feel that you
are .'humoring' her. 1t is honest in
dependence of spirit, and not unworthy
pride. that makes the conscientious en-
ploye shrink from Indulgence that i'm
plies inability to do her share OF the
work she is paid to perform
One of the best cooks ever had
trustworthy, Intelligent and faithful
came to me under the shadow Of a dis
missal from her last place for dis
upon the ex-nistress and inquired into
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-03

prove a servant when I am out Of
humor Sometimes have waited twen-
ty-four hours before / was cool enough
to deal justly with the offender. Then
1 began the talk by saying, Il have not
spoken of this before because I was too
much dispieased to treat the matter
calmly. Now am ready to hear what
excuse you can give me for, etc. In
ninety nine out Of a hundred cases you
will find that the offender. having had
time to review the act and it's conse-
quences, is ready to offer respectful
explanation or humble apology.
Usually, he or she never meant any
thing wrong" In fact, few except ut
terly degraded human creatures sin
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-03

This is true only so far as the cooking IL
concerned. and there Is no way to over
come this, unless the manufacturers would
resort TO the preservatives which they have
been accused OF using Instead OF this
taste being disadvantage. 1t should be
recognized as another favorable argument
for the use OF canned foods as 1t Is an
added guarantee OF their purity.
We will be glad to give you additional
facts should you be interested. and hope
that in the future, when your facile pen
again turns to the subject OF canned fruits
and vegetables. you viii allow US to lay
before you some preliminary truths which
will make your intelligent articles of greater
real service TO your readers.
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-03
LryNcHEoN.

Sardines. thin bread and butter. potatoes
sautes. cress salad and radishes. canned
peaches, cream and cake, tea.
DINNER
Mutton broth, calf's liver en- casserole,
young onions young beets. tops and all.
Indian meal pudding with raislns IN IT,
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-03
Il Pest of Flies

Having lived on q farm for almost a
year. should like TO improve somewhat
upon last years work.
"Hubby's folks were with US then. and
the house was oh! 50 full OF flies 1t was
particularly disgusting to me after having
lived In the city for so long. Flies were an
almost unknown quantity In my home. Can
I do anything TO keep them out? Poison
and sticky hypaper and constant chasing
seemed to do no good. Please help me II
You can. Am I presuming upon your good
nature In asking for a little lift2
FIDELIA (Wilmot. s. d..
You could not presume" in this
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-03
WEDN

BREAKFAST.
Rhubarb (stewed). cereal and cream.
picked-up Goldfish. quick biscuits, toast,
tea and coffee.
LUNCHEON.
Frizzled beef with cream gravy, biscuits
from breakfast reheated: onion soufhe "a
left-over), toasted crackers and American
cheese, warm gingerbread. tea
DINNER.
Yesterdays broth. calfs liver stewed with
mushrooms Ca left-over). eggplant. saisify
frftters, oranges and bananas. cut up and
sugared, with a dash Of sherry; sponge
cake. black coffee.
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-03
THURSDAY
BREAKFAST.

BREAKFAST.
Oranges nodded oatmeal Jelly and
cream. bacon. boiled eggs. baked and dry
toast. tea and coffee.
LUNCHEON.
cheese omelet stewed potatoes, pulled
bread. cream cheese and olive sandwiches,
bread pudding. iced tea.
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-03
FRIDAY

BREAKFAST.
Stewed prunes and dates, rice boiled in
milk. eaten with sugar and cream: calf 8
brains fried, corn bread. toast. tea and
LUNCHEON
Clam broth in cups, salt mackerel. cream
ed; green pea souffie, roast potatoes,
cream puffs. ginger ale, crackers and
Potato soup without meat. boiled cod with
egg sauce, mashed potatoes rice GRO
quettes. homemade ice cream, cake. black
coffee.
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-03
0Mnt1xA Apok2,,s5
THE HOUSEMOTHERS' EXCHANGE

quarterl Like yourself, pas part Of
the year IN the country. and I plume
myself somewhat upon our exemption
from files To me. they are the mos
abhorrent OF the plaques immortahzed In
the history OF Egypt
Strict cleanliness and. AFTER ths early
morning, darkened rooms. with plenty
OF dyPaPer laid about the dining room
and kitchen. are my best safeguardA
Before the day has warmed 70 fEs gum
mer work, every door and window Is
the sunbright world without Then, the the
wire screens are made secure for the
moved from the dining room befors
IS removed and the crumbs bruusha6
from the floor.
one terrible summer, for som. rnvx-
terious reason, we had q raid OF nies,
At night we took out OF the eating room
and kitchen all the lighter furndture.
and set away plates. dishes and cookina
SIsnSl1s' cieTsIv rders aoies; etc: were covered
fast. Then some one stood "a the mid
die OF the floor, In each room, and with
a big bellows threw into the air and
into every corner whole paper OF In
as for his life. and shut the door after
him. Next morning, very early. the
rooms were opened and the docr swept
the cornices and window frames and
every article In the rooms brushed
clean. The cook declared that she
swept up a quart OF torpid fiies IN her
domain. I am sure we got pdn& out
Of the dining room. All went at once
into the IRE. We heard not a buzz
nor saw a ny for week. But we kept
screens and fypaper ready against an
other frruption. When the Wretches re-
appeared In small numbers, we charged
them again with bellows and powder
That was the end OF the raid.
Chop Snsy and CGnGries
: "a +. O." Cambridge. WIS., wishes. tn
get recipe for chc0 suey. Here Is kny
ADDITION TO the recipe printed for her: 4
Cut pound OF pork from the sbouiSer
INTO cubes. fry 10 brown. add two onions
and Two punches OF celery cut fine FRY
all slowly together
Stir to a paste one tablespoonful OF -four
cup Of water. tsaspoonful OF sugar a
Saolespoont1l oc chop suey sauce (which
may be had in any Chinese restaurant
prepared in the published recipe and proceed
Can you tell me where I can ree fnsor-
nation as to the raising OF canary bfria7
AN EARNEST READER (Chicaxol
Inquire at some OF the fine book
stores for which your city is famo1s
for a manual upon bird raising. Thers
are scores Of them
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-03
SUNDAY

BREAKFAST.
Berries. cereal and cream, deviled kidneys.
sally funn. toast. tea and coffee.
LUNCHEON
Veal loaf, tomato toast, potato and celery
salad. whole wheat bread and cream cheese
sandwiches, charlotte russo, mint and gin
ger ale punch
DINNER
Green pea soup, roast mutton. string
beans, summer squash. berry shortcake,
black coffee.
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-03
Six Oneries

l.. IN making buns and rolls. when the
BAKING eowder o1, be Sssa 0ns instsaa and may say
Why is it that cake i, sometimes
Is II that the oven Is too hot or that too
much h,t,a baking S, powder is used! -. -.
{. In making Jelly, why does sugar form
$ Kindly give me recipe for nice son
icing. Mine gets hard.
the ut or u jelly get eond befope the melted
paranine ISJS1TT is poured over II! !s,s. c.,,
1. The work done by yeast and that
done by. baking powder are so unlike
in certain respects that it is not well
to substitute one for the other. Bread
and cake raised by the slower processes
or the yeast are softer, more tender,
and hold their own longer than quick
breads and buns and biscuits.
2. The fault is generally In the hasty
mixing, or the ingredients are not in
the right proportion. Or, as you say,
coarse In texture and friable. The care
less or inexperienced cook is prone
to the too lavish use OF baking powders.
I am in daily receipt of recipes that are
excellent in most respects. yet which
call for twice as much baking powder
as Is necessary or expedient. / alter
this clause OF the formula in publish
ing II.
8. MOiQ IS TormeQ Dy noaung germs
in the air that, falling upon the sur
face of the cooked fruit. find their
congenial soil and spring up into minia-
ture jungles and forests Exclude the
air and you lessen the danger. Fermen-
tation is the result of similar conditions
and of imperfect sterilization.
4. II you have the right proportions
of Juice and of sugar in jelly-making,
and do not boil it into syrup, you will
not be troubled by sugary granulations.
In ninety-nine cases out OF a hundred
when jelly candies-granulates-t is
too much sugar in 1t to begin with, and
the excess is made more disproportion-
ate by long boiling of juice and sugar
together
5. Add a few spoo4fuls of rich cream
to the meringue after you have beaten.
1t stiff. In making icing. begin from
the time you have put the whites into
a chilled dish to whip in the sugar
With the first stroke OF the beater upon
the unbeaten whites sift from your
hand generous spoonful Of powdered
sugar. and continue adding as you go
on.
s. OF course, the contents of the glass
should be dead-cold and firm before
the warm liquid is poured over the sur
face. Otherwise, the conserve and the
paraffine would mix together.
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-03
SATURDAY
BREAKFAST.

Berries, cereal and cream. bacon and
eggs. graham mullins. toast. tea and
LUNCHEON
Asparagus on toast potato puff "a left
over) toasted split mullins "a left-over),
berries and cream, cookies. tea.
Scrap soup (made Of left-overs), scalloped
fish in nappies Ca left-over) new potatoes
baked tomatoes. floating island. black
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-03
FAMILY MEALS FOR A WEEK
DINNER

Tomato soup. veal potpie, sweet potato
scaiiop. green peas, berry pudding with
hard sauce. black coffee.
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-03
MONDAY

BREAKFAST.
Oranges, cereal and cream bacon,
scrambled eggs. whole wheat bread. toast,
tea and coffee.
LUNCHEON
Sliced veal loaf "a left-over) garnished
with crosses. baked potatoes, lettuce and
egg salad crackers and cheese, berries and
cream, iced tea
Pea and tomato soup partly a left-over),
cold mutton sliced. deviled and fried in
batter, green peas, spinach, blanc mango
and lady fingers. tea.
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-03
TUESDAY

Grapefruit, cereal and cream, bacon and
fried green tomatoes. French rolls, toast,
tea and coffee
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-03

glad TO send in eo you II you have room
for them in the Exchange.
sI. L. J. Moline. Il.).
THAT is what we are here for!'
Namely. to act as the medium for the
exchange OF good. better and best things
between the housemothers who run this
department. 1 am but their grateful
intermediary. If aught appears here
that is questionable in the sight Of any
one or more readers. free criticism and
friendly discussion are invited. 1t is
by these means that the Exchange
hopes to remain helpful and to grow
In favor with all who resort to 1t for
light, comfort and guidance.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-25
ARMORY IS A PICTURESQUE SCENE FROM OLD GERMANY
 AT OPENING OF JAHMARKT
Vast Crowds Assure Success of Undertaking Scores of Fea lures, Musical and Entertaining, Set Record For
 Affairs of the Kind

Vocal numbers by the far famed chorus of the Germania Singing So- ciety, the picturesque performance of the Platt Troupe of Tyrolean singers, yodlers and dancers, and other attrac- tions will make Germania night at the Armory this evening interesting epoch of the six nights festival or Jahrmarkt of the United German so- cieties of Bridgeport.
 With but one night of the Jahrmarlxt passed, the success of the enterprise is assured, for the big attendance and that the Germans had sounded the keynote of popular favor with their noval idea in amusements.
 More than passing enthusiasm was manifested last night by the throng of merry makers who witnessed the formaltties of the opening of the Jahr- markt- Success of the opening night spells still greater success as the Jahr- marlkt progresses, for the admira ble arrangements for entertainment and amusement must soon be the talk of the town.
 Entering the Arrnory one finds him self in a throng of merry makers in what appears to be an outdoor festi- val An open air effect is obtained by the lavish use of foliage, bay trees and the like in the decorations of the booths and side walls. With their starry fields grouped together and their huge stripes running lengthwise of the Armory, four huge American flags af- ford canopy obscuring the. rafters and beams of the building, and as- cending to the booths that flank the building, blend into the German colors of red, white and black which prevail in the booths.
 The greater part of the booth struc- ture on the north side of the building is occupied by the German garden where wide variety of German dishes is served each evening. while on the southern side are the attractive candy booth arranged bV Jacob Huber. now city booth. drum booth, art booth, and soda water booth. The sale of delic ious sweet cider is one of the features of the last department.
 At the east end of the Armory is erected stage where the outdoor ef- feet is still further carried out with a garden setting in which the Tyrolean singers appear to excellent advantage with their picturesque native dress At the northeast corner is the execu tive office, while in the same part of the building is a huge flower show, where luck plays an important part floral display -.
 In charge of the candy booth are the following: Mrs. George Lammerhirt, Mrs. William Clary. Mrs: George Gray, Reichel, Miss Lola Pfa1zgraf.
 Novelty booth: Mrs. Peter Albrecht, Mrs. Margaret Huh, Miss W. Donath, Mrs. Schatz
 Drum boooth: Mrs. Joseph Schultz, Mrs. Emil Deus, Mrs. John Hummel, Mrs. Fred Maier, ST., Mrs. Fred Maier, Jr., Mrs. Gus Ioen1, Mrs. Henry Mitch ell, Mrs. Charles Haun, Miss Alice Spoering.
 Art booth: Mrs. Sophia Rau, Mrs. John Hotz. Mrs. Ernest Rhode, Mrs. J. c. Schwarz, Mrs. B. Sutter. Miss Beu- telspacher.
 The flower stand is in charge of Mr. and Mrs. F. c. Schleichert
 The German garden is the busiest