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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-16
Loses ASPECT of a Gentleman.

Loses Aspect Of Gentleman.
why is it," some one asked me the
other day, that if a man has on good
looking negligee shirt he looks all right
without a coat so long as he wears belt.
but that IL he appears with vest on ana
coat or wearing a pair OF suspenoers
he is commended at once?
cannot answer the question, but the
fact is undoubted. The man who is spot
lessly clean but whose suspenders are In
evidence, or who takes off his coat and
leaves his vest on, is in the same class ass
the man who appears without collar or
a tie. In some undefinable way he loses
the aspect of gentleman. Am unrea-
sonable if 1 feel there is a Likelihood or
his manners suffering the same sort OF
change?
We mothers hold the chance in our hands
wish our households to conform. If we
have the habit of appearing at the break
fast table in curl papers or kid "a curriers'"
clad in hoppy kimonos which-to use the
old darby simile-" fit like Dicks shirt,
dom touch nowhar 'cep' at de neck -; If we
&c further than this and keep to this same
kind of wear most of the day, excusing
ourselves on the plea that no one Will see
us but the family, We cannot blame the
men of the home for their discardfng
collars, ties, and coats, DOMINIC sweaters
or Jerseys, going with their shirts open at
the throat coming to meals in dirty trous-
ers with rough shoes. and in other ways
looking more like tramps than they do like
peptIau1en
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-16
Has an Unfinished Room.

win some one through the Helping
Hand tell me where 1 can get some second
hand furniture that the owner no longer
needs? 1 would like a bedstead or q
chilFs bed, as L have one room unfur-
nished and not able to buy the
furniture. for We have had so much sick
ness. l will gladly pay freight on It
and would greatly appreciate such a git.
MRS. z. T. M
Can this want be supplied by some OF
our readers who have second hand fur
niture which is no longer in use? often
there are odd pieces taking up room in
an attic. of no service to any one, which
would be a real help to persons like this
applicant.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-16
Danish Kleiner Recipe.

Z" In reply to the requests for Danish
recipes, I send one for Danish kleinar, and
am sure 1t will be satisfactory. It was
handed down to me by my mother, who
was born and brought UP in Denmark The
proportions give will make about 100
medium sized cakes. 1t sounds like a large
quantity, but usually have to hide those
l make-they go so quickly. I recently
made a large platter OF them for q cake
sale. and every one was sold. I am sorry
1 cannot give recipes for ablssktver and
sodsuppe, but 1 have many Danish rela-
tives and will try to get the directions and
send them later.
DANISH KLEINER-Two whole eggs,
yolks OF six eggs. one-half cup milk, six
tablespoons sugar, little grated nutmeg
flour to knead. Beat the eggs until light;
add sugar and beat again; add milk. Stir
In carefully enough flour to make q soft
dough. turn out on Toured board and knead
in lightly enough -four to make the dough
easily handled without sticking to the
board. Roll out a quarter of an inch thick,
cut into long strips about an inch and a
half wide. Cut each strip again on the
bias so as to form diamond shaped pieces
about three and a half inches long from
saint to point; make slit in the center Of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-16
MARION HARLAND'S HELPING HAND.

the way of comfort and cheer. I have
known the owners Of monographs who
declared their WEAKNESS of the records
they had heard often, and hope some of
them may see this appeal and send records
to this fellow" We are glad to have him
come, not only twice but oftener. il we can
be Of service to him. 1 hold his address for
those who wish to put brightness and va
riety into his bedridden life by the gift Of
records for his photograph.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-16

- T the boys preparatory school with
~ which happen to be most familiar
~ there is a rule no pupil shall come to
meals in a sweater or jersey. Either
he must exchange this for a shirt and
collar or conceal the lack of finish at the
neck by a stock.
1 wish similar law could be enforced for
all men and boys during the vacation sea-
SON.
Last year l spent week at the country
place of a young married couple. When my
host met me at the gate hardly recognized
him at first Always in town, whether at
his house at mine, I had seen him in the
ordinary dress of a gentleman. Now he was
clad IN khaki trousers and flannel shirt, the
latter open at the neck and showing hairy
throat and chest, with no sign Of tie.
He greeted me cordially and made no
apology for his costume-for which I pro-
ceeded to apologize on my own account as
soon as was in my room. had arrived in
the late afternoon, he had probably been
playing tennis or baseball, and had come
change.
when 1 came down to supper found my
mistake. The apparel was unaltered and
both he and his wife seemed to take it as
a matter of course. He made some passing
reference to the fact that they " roughed
it - while in the country, but apparently
felt that no explanation or excuse was
needed for the lack of finish in his dress-I
am afraid that % myself called it " a lack
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-16

taken for granted that boys should come
to the table just as thy came in from
boating or from tennis, but that is some
thing my husband and l have never al
lowed We provide our boy with all
the means for enjoying sports of any kind,
we welcome his friends here whenever
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-16

EFT me lead Off this week with much
sought for recipe. Although it may
be too late to use this year. trust 1t
- may be cut out and kept in some safe
place for future service.
81 have just finished twenty-four glasses
of bar lie due made from this recipe. which
got from a French chef in Paris. 1t Is
Just good as that you pay 25 cents glass
for and mine cost me only about L cent =
glass.
Clean and pick over ripe currants. Put
them pound for pound to soak IN white
sugar for twenty-four hours; then draw off
the Juice through a sieve. without breaking
the berries. II the strip f. too thick add a
little water. Put over the IRE and let the
strip cook good half hour. Throw In the
berries and cook fifteen minutes more; then
put into jarA v. N. C."
This recipe arrived mt the same time with
requests for It from Mrs L I. r. and one
or two Others who asked me to send 1t by
mail This 10 something absolutely impos-
sthls for me to do. Recipes cannot be sent
by mail II once began doing this would
have no time for any OF the other work Of
the department. The directions supplied by
". NJ. c. are far simpler than others have
seen for this conserve. Usually the removal
OF the seeds 10 demanded and this Ia q tedi-
Gus and tiresona task. but wonder II 1t is
possible to secure the same dsHcacy we find
IN the French product II the fruit In cooked
without seeding. I shall try the recipe my
self at once.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-16

In refreshing contrast to this 1 recall an
experience of some years back. Again
it was at the country place of a friend.
and her son. just out Of college, was
of the house party with a couple of friends.
I had never met any of them before and
when a little before lunch they trooped
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-16

I am not ultra-fa stidious, but the thought
of taking a meal with this company or
unclad youths was decidedly deappetizing.
Great, therefore, was my relief when the
boys appeared fifteen minutes later in
ordinary dress, ready for the luncheon
table.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-16

away from decency and go off and wal
low in the dirt for a while. get drunk and
do other things which would shock all
the good. correct people if they knew of
it 1t is only necessary outlet and after
it he is willing to come back TO ordinary
habits and live a correct life
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-16

each and pull one end through. Fry in deep
fat to q golden brown and sprinkle with
powdered sugar when cold. MRS. w. F."
Distinctively national cookery, no mat
ter Of what country, always interests me.
and I am glad to have these directions for
my own use as well as to print them here
for the benefit of other housekeepers,
whether Of Danish or American race.
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BMtern1ilk Sauce Recipe.
"I have two wants. This is the first time
I have asked anything of the Corner. al
though I have received much from it. I
much wish rules for southern hash. the
kind we get in restaurants and butter
scotch strip such as is used to pour over
ice cream. MRS. c. A. g."
I am sorry cannot help you about the
southern hash. but am not personally
familiar with the dish. Will some one OF
our readers supply the recipe7
BUTTERSCOTCH SAUCE.-Boil to-
sether g. cup Of brown sugar. a half cup of
water. and a tablespoon of vinegar for ten
minutes after the boil begins; add heap
ing tablespoon of butter and cook until you
have a thick smooth strip. This will re-
quire only a few minutes. Turn into a
pitcher and pour hot over each portion of
ice cream either made without flavoring or
favored with vanilla
- Il
Caroline Rice Pie.
"I send you a recipe for Caroline rice pie.
A. q substitute for meat use sometimes
bouillon cube or a savory extract. AS a
substitute for eggs you can use lima bean ms
which have previously been thoroughly
cooked. have over $50 recipes for nour-
ishing and palatable dishes which contain
no meat whatever
Half cup rice. two cups strained tomato.
three tablespoons butter. quarter cup
chopped onion, one cup diced potato, half
cup diced carrot. two eggs, one bouillon
cube. one cup water. Wash and rinse the
rice until the water comes away clear.
throw it into the boiling tomato and boil five
minutes; add one teaspoon Of butter to keep
the grains in good form. and steam in dou-
bic boiler one hour. Cook vegetables and
the rest OF the butter slightly. add water
chop. Put them with vegetables. etc., in
a bake dish. cover the whole with the rice.
Use a half cup of water, q teaspoonful of
butter, and four teaspoons Of extract to
moisten the rice and bake in a moderate
oven for twenty minutes. A cup of diced
and boiled egg plant Is a delicious addition
to the vegetables. C.B. L.
Although have previously printed this
recipe in another column, 1 repeat 1t here
for the sake of those who may not see the
daily issue of this department More and
more are people inclining to vegetables.
cheese, and eggs as substitutes for meat.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-16

Afterwards. when my friend and I were
alone together. 1 confessed to her my
qualms.
81 do not wonder your stomach failed
you" she said. ct can assure you I
have been a guest in homes where it was
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-16

across the porch on their return from q
morning spent in canoes. a goodly por-
ton of their bodies displayed by their row.
ing costumes, which covered the legs only
to the knees, the necks and arms not at
all, my heart sank within me. hope
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-16
am afraid that 10 1n1rezf 1caz1ez zack of con

we can accommodate them, but we draw
the line at his showing the lack of consid-
Grafton for his family that would be dis
played by his being unwilling to take the
trouble to battle and dress after his exer-
else. I can't find that he considers the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-16

white. or light flannel. or serge suits, and
soft silk shirts. and look well in these
as they could in the most ceremonious of
costumes. This is not neglect, 1t is merely
transforming and modifying social re-
quirements-a different matter from COM
ing to table in the rough and tumble garb
which has served in games and sports
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-16
Lax Manners at Vacation Time.

Lax Manners at Vacation Time.
With many of our men the manners seem
to be on the same standing as the clothes.
Only few weeks ago dined at a summer
cottage evening SO warm that we
were glad to hurry to the breezy veranda
as soon as the meal was over. I had
thought nothing of the man of the house
coming to dinner coatless, since he wore a
pretty silk shirt, g. white collar, and ir-
reproachable tie, and light serge trousers.
In fact, he had apologized for his coatless
condition and been pardoned and encour-
aged. But when he went on the veranda
and after lighting his cigar established
himself in a porch chair with his feet on
the veranda rail at an angle which brought
them n little higher than his head, con-
fess 1 was shocked Would he have been
guilty of such an attitude in his city draw
ing room while entertaining women guests?
Neveri But this was the good old summer
time" and SO he did as he pleased.
This is by no means an isolated expert
ence. Cannot all of you who are wives and
mothers relate the difficulty you have in
keeping the men of your household UP to
the mark in manners and dress when they
are off their vacations?
when my boys come back to town al
ways have to put them through a course
Of sprouts mother told me once. When
they are in the country they get to feel
ing they don't need to mind their man
ners especially. They dress as they please
and talk as they please, and of course I
don't insist upon their always keeping up to
the mark In all the little civilities they have
to follow in town. You can't be too Sc
we're boys in vacation time So they
have their own way. and must say they
are pretty badly spoiled by the time they
have to get into harness again. can't say
much to them about 1t. for their father il
about bad, and just make up my mind
to it when the summer begins.
I conquered an inclination to ask her II
they took a recess from their usual hab-
its of bathing and eating and correct
speech and moral observances, and IL not
why she drew the line, and where may
be mistaken. but to me 1t seems that good
manners and observance of what for lack of
a better name we call the conventions of
dress and behavior should become SO much
a part of mans or boys nature that he
should not feel them burden from which
he must be loosed during his holiday time
Breaking ADdy from Deccncv.
recollect hearing a man take the same
tone with regard to his conduct in ma tiers
of more Importance.
" A man is largely beast in many ways"
he declared. 4" To every one OF US there
comes a time when he feels he must break
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-16

myself. enjoy the flavor of meat in a dish,
even though we do not care for 1t in large
quantities. that the addition of a half cup
of any left over chopped meat will impart
additional savoriness to the rice pie. Cold
lamb, beef, veal. chicken, ham, or tongue
may be used either with the eggs or without
them.
y =
Needs Pieces of Sill.
Will some Of your readers help a Grip
pied woman of IS who can piece quilts
She has trouble with her right shoulder
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-16

trust she may soon have enough pieces to
finish the ordered quilt and to make an
other.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-16
MASCULINE CARELESSNESS IN VACATION DRESS.

rule a penance. He always bathes ana
changes as a matter of course"
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I did not agree with him then nor do
I now. any more than with the woman
who claimed that boys and men must lay
aside customs of courtesy in dress and
manner and speech while on their sum-
met outing
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Library for the Blind.

LtOI az yOI INC DWiu.
" I have received many good suggestions
from your department and should like to
make some return. Those of your con-
stituency who have blind friends ac-
quaintances should know of the Gould
free library for the blind $50 East Sixth
street, Boston, Mass. In sending them post
cards requesting free literature statement
should be made what system of raised char
acters are used by the writer's. the
library contains variety. G. New"
This information is bound to be of help
to those of our readers having blind friends
who long for the ability to cheer the tedium
of their hours by reading. am grateful
for this word, they will be.
n n
Salt Rising Bread.
About year ago last spring there ap-
peared in your department a splendid
recipe for salt rising bread. 1 used it with
grand success. Every one praised it, and it
is easily made. Then 1 was i'll for a long
time, and when I was able to look after
my work again I found the recipe missing,
and 1 had forgotten just the amounts used
also how 1t was mixed. 1 am sorry, as the
family are extremely fond of it, 1t was
given with such accurate measurements
and was so easily made and delicious
that write to ask you If you can obtain
the recipe for me again. All 1 recall is
that the sponge is made of three table
spoons of corn meal and half a cup of hot
water, set over night MRS. F. 81
1 wish I could help you out by printing
the recipe here and now. but don't possess
a copy of the directions you wish. I have
an excellent recipe for salt rising bread,
but the sponge is not made like that you
want and the best can do is to print your
request and trust there may be come of
the Cornerites who have the recipe and
can supply you with it
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-16

SUNDAY.
BREAKFAST.
Melons.
Cracked wheat.
Ham omelet.
Corn mullins.
Toast.
Coffee.
LUNCHEON.
Baked bread and cheese.
Toasted corn mullins "a left over.
Sliced tomatoes.
Cookies.
Cottage cheese.
Iced tea.
DINNER.
Macaronl soup.
Beef la mode
Boiled new potatoes.
Fried cucunbers.
Caulihower.
Peach ice cream.
~ IL
MONDAY.
BREAKFAST.
Berries.
Oatmeal jelly and cream.
Bacon.
Soft boiled eggs.
Toast.
Coffee
LUNCHEON.
Sliced cold beef Ca left over.
Potato salad "a left over.
Toasted English mullins.
Small cakes.
Iced tea.
DINNER
Cream of caulihower coup "a left over.
Lamb chops.
Fried egg plant
Peas.
Green Germ.
Tapioca custard.
Coffee.
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TUESDAY.
BREAKFAST.
Melons.
Cereal and cream.
Dreamed eggs.
Quick sally 1unn.
Coffee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-16

DINNER.
Tomato soup.
Chicken souffle "a left over).
Corn pudding "a left over.
Squash fritters.
Rice with berry sauce (rice a left over.
Coffee.
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FRIDAY.
BREAKFAST.
Berries.
Cereal and cream.
Bacon and fried peppers.
Corn mullins.
Coffee.
LUNCHEON.
Baked cheese omelet.
Toasted corn mullins "a left over.
Sliced tomatoes.
Fresh fruit.
Cake.
Iced coffee.
DINNER.
Chicken soup Ga left over.
Baked halibut.
String beans.
Whipped potatoes.
Caramel custard.
Coffee.
\. y.
SATURDAY.
BREAKFAST.
Peaches, ice cold.
Cereal and cream.
Bacon.
Eggs.
Rolls.
Coffee.
LUNCHEON.
Dreamed haIibut Ca left over.
Potato pun "a left over.
String. bean salad "a left over).
Sponge cake.
Iced tea.
DINNER.
Caulifower soup.
Broiled steak.
Baked tomatoes and corn
Drowned onions.
Green apple snow.
Cake.
Coffee.
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Breaking Auay from Decencv.

1 recollect hearing a man take the same
tone with regard to his conduct in matters
of more Importance.
A man is largely beast in many ways"
he declared. To every one OF US there
comes time when he feels he must break
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-08-16

EFT me lead Off this week with a much
sought for recipe. Although it may
be too late to use this year. trust 1t
. may be cut out and kept in some safe
The Washington times., 1913-09-03

There still remained another lap in
the skyward journey. 1 fingered quite
while at the top of that last succession
of fiights-fascinated Of course by the
mural paintings in the dome
The tourist party filed out on the
balcony, however.
"why, the towns laid out just like
a wheel with the Capitol as the hup:
was the remarkable discovery of the
fair damozel who had to be helped up.
She also had to have her hand heid'
for fear of becoming faint and falling
over. It's a periIous adventure-this
dome climbing.
Another be-spectacled, tailored, shirt
wasted woman of an unfathomaole
age, was swapping pictures vigorously
in all directions. The relation or the
sun to the lense of her. camera was
trifling detail wholly beneath her artis-
tic disdain.
Now take us just like this! the
The Washington times., 1913-09-03
SCOUTS PREPARE
TO RESUME HIKE
After Three Days at Battlefield
Beys Get Ready for Excur-
SionS in Historic Section.

After three strenuous days OF sight
seeing on the battlefield of Gettysburg,
Boy Scouts of Troop q are today pre-
sions into the historic country about
that place. Special reports sent to The
Times today from headquarters of Troop
q, at Camp Monroe, declare all well
and studying hard. Practically every
boy in the party will be a first-class
Scout on his return, it is declared.
The big hike" will be resumed to-
morrow morning early in the morn
ing 1t is proposed to reach Cash
town, in the mountains, by the middle
of the afternoon and camp will be
made there that night. Friday night
camp will be made at Red Bridge, where
there will be a campfire and Boy
Scout demonstration for the benefit of
the visitors. Special arrangements are
being made at this place to entertain
the boys, and an entertainment, dinner,
and program of stories and music Will
be given.
At Chambersburg, where the boys will
the party will be entertained by the
Lutheran and Methodist Churches.
Scoutmaster Brereton, of that place,
with a troop of forty boys, will march
on to meet the hiking" party and es-
cort them into town.
Herbert L. Kline, superintendent OF
the sGospel Mission here, who has charge
of the boys of Troop q, will deliver
addresses on the work of the mission
here and the purpose of the big hikeS
Both the Lutheran and Methodist
churches have been opened to the boys.
The Washington times., 1913-09-03
INVITES
KIRBY "OUTSIDE"
"Theres That Man Again." He Yes at House Lobby Hearing
"e's Making Faces and Sticking Out His Tongue at Me'
Ma M. Head Moves Seat Before Colonel viii Proceed
By THEODORE TILLER.

prieties," said Mr.. Garrett, who ex-
plaihed. however. that he had not OBJ
served Mr.. Kirby making faces" al
the witness.
Congressman Stafford suggested
that II the sight of Mr.. Kirby had
become distasteful to Colonel Null
hall the witness might move his chair
or Mr.. Kirby might change his seat.
The president of the N. A NJ. smil-
insly accepted the. suggestion and
took a seat behind Mr.. Emery. Under
this arrangement Colonel Muihali
could barely discern the top of Mr.
kirby's gray head, and IL the latter
had made a face the witness couldn't
have seen IL.
Colonel Mulhail proceeded with his
testimony, retelling the story of his
activities In behalf Of former Congress-
man Littlefield, of Maine, for whom
tensively in 1906. MuIhalf said he had
been sent to the Littlefield district by
the N. A. M. and that the association
had sent at least $4,000 into the district
to aid in Lttlefield's election. He tes-
titled that about s6o.o had been used
in the campaign, but couldn't account
for the origin Of the remaining $4,000.
day, except for his outbreak against
Mr.. Kirby. was Of a routine character.
Colonel Mulhalps challenge to Mr..
Kirby was the fourth come outside"
invitation extended before the House
Lobby Committee since 1t started its
inquiry, the colonel himself having fig
ured once before. Including a similar
of Columbia investigation. House prob
ers have now set the stage for total
of five challenges to combat outside
the committee room"
The Washington times., 1913-09-03

The famous Cooks
cork linol leu m in
lengths suitable for
halls, vestibules, and
kitchens. Parquet, tile,
and conventional de-
signs. Please bring
exact measurements.