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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-21
SEWING KIT.

This sewing kit cannot be made IN
very short time. but it is well worth WINE
10 know how TO make it. 1t is one OF
the most complete sewing outfits ever de-
yiged II may cost little or much, but
whichever it does, it will be JOY forever
4 very god idea may be obtained from
the picture. but TO help out here are the
exact measurements and directions;
For the framework you must have some
plain wood. and the two top cross pieces
must be cut l6i2 inches long, 2l4 inches
deep and half an inch thick The
centre pieces should be l5ls inches
long. 2is inches deep and rs inches IN
thickness The two bottom boards must
be cut l5l5 inches long, 2ls inches deep
and half an inch thick. Now, all is &C
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-21

orotad below arc excerpts from some 81
the newer looks Of special interest TO women
THE TINDER-BOX. By Maria Thomp-
son Dayiess. Pp 3i2; $40. Inc 'eh-
fury Company. New York
This h. novel dealing with some
phases Of the woman question We
quote the following at random:
why should just little brain hurt
their women are meant heart action
Uncle Peter"
"They're never satisfied with using
them to run church societies and chll-
dren's internal organs. but they want 10
use 'em on men and civilization in gem
cral."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-21
How Best to Keep
Pearls Beautiful

The subject of how best TO preserve
pearls in all their pristine beauty is not
understood by every one who is fortunate
enough to possess them. according to The
Pail Mall Gazette" There Is widespread
belief which is quite mistaken. that IT IS
good 10 wear the gcms next the skin TO
preserve their lustre. So generally &C
copied is this belief that it has been said
that woman has earned a competence
by wearing famous pearls while their
owners were not wearing them
There are but few people. however. who
know everything here Is TO be known
about pearls. and those who own them
know only the outside Of tho gem. as II
were. The man who buys them. cuts
them. and handles old jewclry has the
widest experience. ono such man. who ~
now one OF the richest diamond mcI-
chants in England has stated that the
popular belief that wearing pearls kept
them alive is absolutely wrong. and to-
tally opposed to facts.
III YOU wear pearls next your skin you
destroy them" was his dictum. Tho rca-
son given IL this. 4 pearl is built up on
a llUN Ddl l'lt VI iNl ''rtN 4li'iNN'if 80 t''''
cases the embryo Of crab. which has
entered the shell Of an oyster. the foreign
substance irritates the oyster. and II
secretes milky juice, which covers the
bit OF grit, or whatever II may be. With
a thin nacreous film. Each successive
secretion forms a skin and the pearl -
made up OF these hlmy delicate skins.
4 pearl the size OF a large bead IS
compact. hard mass. which might be
trodden on and not crushed. nevertheless.
it is likely to disintegrate, and wearing
II next the skin acceerates this process.
II is, OF course, generally known that the
skin OF a human being exudes waste
acids and fats These acids gradually eat
their way into pearls that lie on the sur
face OF the skin, and the hlmy layers OF
the pearl gradually peel Off, for they are
actually eaten away by the action Of the
acids from the skin. The only way 20
renovate a pearl which Is In this condi-
ton is 10 strip off the defective layer or
layers Then for time the pearl VIII
look well again. but. naturally, II Will not
have quite the same lustre as II had. As
many as six skins can be removed from
pearl but, OF course. with the loss OF
each successive skin IL diminishes in
value. as 1t loses in weight and lustre.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-21
A SODKlN CASE.

Sew three pieces Of ribbon seven
sizhths Of an inch wide and six inches
long together lengthwise, leaving one side
omen. Roll up a piece of sheet Wadding
,o,r inches wide and twenty inches long
and put the ribbon around IT. then sew
IN the open side. Fringe the ends OF the
ribbon and tie with narrower ribbon the
.sme color as the body. over each seam
make catch stitch large enough for
bodkin TO run through. There Will then
he places for three bodkins if these direc-
TINS are followed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-21
GREAT WON EN-.

ROYAL, WOMEN, THEIR HISTORY
AND ROMANCE. illustrated. BY
Mary Ridpath- Mann. PIP. PIG. A. G..
mcclure & CO., Chicago.
From the story OF Elizabeth, the last
AZ tho Tudors, the following excerpt is
taken:
Some one has seen fit to utter the
accusation that no matter how high n
station in life woman may reach, no one
NJ them has ever yet been able to elimi-
nate the eternal feminine Elizabeths
conduct on this occasion justified the re-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-21
Daily Bill of Fare.
MONDAY, DECEMBER q.

bltEAhf ASl.
Fruit
Cooked Cereal. Cream
Baked Sausages
Bread Griddle Cakes. Honey.
Coffee.
LUNCHEON.
Cold Sliced Tongue. Chutney Sauce
Fscalloped Potatoes. with Cheese. Mullins.
Hot Date Bread Pudding. Foamy Sauce.
Ginger Ale
DINNER
oyster Chowder. Pilot Biscuit
String Beans. Lamb Souffe Potato Croquettes
from cold crown of lafnb)
Stuffed Egg Salad. Swiss Cheese Sandwiches
Lemon Raisin Pie. Coffee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-21
FORCEMEAT DRESSING.

Crate into large mixing bowl pint Of
bread crumbs and add two tablespoonfuls
of chopped celery tops, a slice of minced
onion. one teaspoonful OF salt. a salt
spoonful of paprika, one tablespoonful OF
sausage meat and half a cupful OF the
oyster liquor drained from the oysters
used in the cocktails). Mix the ingre-
dents well and if the sausage Is very
highly seasoned reduce the quantity OF
both salt and paprika.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-21
WITH OVAL EMBROIDERY FRAMES

Very effective trays can be made IN
less than no time" with oval embroidery
frames. For comb and brush tray pur-
chase an embroidery frame thirteen
inches by six inches wide. Twist ribbon
hree-quarters of an inch wide around the
INNER or smaller frame Sew this in sew
eraI places. so that it cannot slip. Then
take an oval piece of silk aud sew 1t to
the ribbon on the frame. This makes the
tray. After this is done twist the remain
der Of the ribbon on the outer, or larger
frame. slip this ribboned frame over the
smaller frame and finish with bows OF
ribbon at each end.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-21
DESSERTS.

Both mince pie and plum pudding are
the popular Yuletide desserts and either
one or both may be served; although II
tho latter is selected be sure that IT ap-
pears on the table gayly decked with
holly, while Jumps of loaf sugar dipped
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-21
BRANDY SAUCE FOR THE PLUM
PUDDING

Beat six ounces of butter to a cream
add quarter of a pound Of sugar and
then the yolks of two eggs. Beat until
very light Season with half a pint of
brandy and a busting of nutmeg, pour IN
one gill OF boiling water and cook over
hot water until 1t is we'll thickened. Serve
Immediately.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-21
MINT JULEP.

Turn into a mixing bowl one large cup
full of sugar, add the strained juice of two
lemons. handful OF fresh mint. one cup
full Of sherry and thinly sliced orange
Allow the ingredients to stand on the ice
for half an hour. then add one pint OF
whiskey, one cupful OF iced water and
pint OF shaved ice. Turn into a high
glass claret jug and crown with bou-
luet Of fresh mint.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-21
LEVEL TRAY.

The level tray is made as the two fore
going trays. Use an embroidery frame
81. inches long by inches wide. Three
Yards Of ribbon will just cover this frame
Dresden ribbon or plain ribbon may Dc
used. Very often piece of the SILK cur
tain. bedspread or bureau cover can Dc
used for the tray bottom.
Round embroidery frames can he USED
II the Oval frame is not available.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-21

mark to a certain extent. When she had
been anointed with oil by the Bishop she
promptly retired behind screen TO
change her gown. saying to her ladies in
attendance, Truly. that oil is grease and
smells Ill.,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-21

Pinocchio looked after him for long
time.
The sun in the sea? Dolphins not fish?
l don't know why, but I'm very much
afraid I'm being made fun Of"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-21
COAT AND SKIRT HANGERS.

For these hangers four and one-half
Yards Of ribbon one inch wide is neces-
sary.. It is simpler TO make the casing for
,bsse hangers by actually sewing the rib
hon together while held on the hanger.
Reserve enough Of the ribbon for two
bows-one to be sewed where the hanger
closes and the other to be sewed on the
tan Satin ribbon is most effective for
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-21
HAIRPIN TRAY.

For the harpin tray proceed in the
same way only use a l0-inch frame wnich
is FIVE inches wide. -Four yards OF RIBBON
three-quarters of an inch wide is SUI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-21
lat AND MUFF HANGERS.

s,,, the metal hangers as indicated by
-. forms in the accompanying photo
graphs.
The hat and muff hangers each require
three yards OF fancy or plain satin ribbon
one inch wide.
,,nt off one-quarter of yard and re-
..rye this for the bow to be put on the
,o, IN finish off the hanger. Take the two
,,rds and three-quarters that are left and
on, II i'm halves. Sew the backs of the
,ao pieces Of ribbon together. This will
r,.re 2 casing large enough for the bar
If the hanger TO so through. When the
casing is on the bar pull up the strings so
that il will be gathered evenly. Then tack
4. in several places to keep it from slip
uiu2
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-21
ADJUSTMENTS.
METROPOLITAN G Gotsh.
s s sssSS TONIGHT E $$s21 Il
FRITZ KREISLER,
The Great AustrIen NioIinIst.
ANNA CASE; ALTHOJSE, GIILY

Entire Orchestra. Conductor. Hageman.
Tomorrow, at MsEic Flute. GadsN.
Hempel, Alien; Jorn. Braun. Goritz. Reiss
GrisHold. Cond., Hertz
Wed. at 1:4J. Tristan und Isolde. FTemstad,
ODER; Crlus Braun, We'll. Cond.. Toscanini.
Thurs. at 5. CiocOnda. Destinn, ODER;
Caruso. Amato. Segurola. Cond, Tosoanni.
10 800. Haensel uDd Gretel. Alien, Mattfeld,
RobesOn; Reiss. Leonhardt Cond Moreenstern.
Fri at 40. siexfried. Gadsl Matzenauer;
CIlus Relss, Grlswold, Gortz Cond.. Hertz.
sat. az . Boheme. Farrar. Aiten; Girls
tam. Gilly, Didur, Segurols. Cond.. Polacco.
sat. al ;. Pop. Prices. Aida. Destiun. Ober:
Martinelll. Amato, Rothier. Cond., Toscsnini.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-21

ID, answer to the great question, What
make in these few remaining DAYS
-. Mary Jones' the following directions
apr prove useful.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-21
Mint JULIEN
SD

Although this menu may seem too elah-
crate for soma. the clever housewife can
readily see how it can be simplifed by
emitting certain courses and the substi-
tuition of less costly yIands than those
given and which, OF course, will mate
rally lessen the cost OF the dinner.
Recipes for preparing some of the edi-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-21

or all days in the year Christmas
should be reserved for the reunion OF the
family. and naturally the housewives de-
sire Is To have her Christmas dinner party
as nearly perfect as possible. Fortunate
". this is not difficult, even in these days
OF high prices, II the hostess will give
little time and thought to her prelimi-
nary preparations-plan her menu well In
advance Of the ftte day and personally
attend TO the marketing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-21
THE TURK EY.

The turkey should be selected AT least
three or four days in advance, as the as
sortment OF poultry will then he at its
best. both i'm regard TO quality and The
desired weight that is preferred. Young
hen birds are best for roasting: the legs
should be black, the skin white the
breast broad and fat and the shorter the
neck is the better. Vegetables TO ac-
company the turkey should consist OF
both white and sweet potatoes, celery
and one other, selected TO suit the indi-
vidual taste, while mould Of clear cram
berry jelly should also be prepared as
the necessary relish.
oyster or chestnut dressing for the tur-
key is almost the best variety, and for
the former one pint Of the shell FISH
will ne suff1cent for nine or ten pound
turkey. An effective garnish for the
Christmas bird could be a border Of tiny
hominy croquettes, which will be found
delicious when eaten with either the
giblet gravy or the cranberry Jelly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-21
CHRISTMAS DINNER
OF HOMEMADE THINGS
A Jovful Feast Can Be Prepared for Six Per-
sons for Ten Dollars, Without the Omis-
sion of Any of the Customary Frills

s in brandy should be placed around IL
ard lighted Just before IL is brought into
the dining-room.
As an example OF a suitable Christmas
dinner the following is suggested:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-21
IMAGINATION is CONSIDERED.

MARRIAGE AND THE SEX PROB;
LEM. BY DR.. f. w. Forester Special
Lecturer in Ethics and Psychology at
the University of Zurich. Translated
by Neyrich Booth. r. Sc. PHI -. PIP.
225. The Frederick A. Stokes Company,
New York.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-21
A $40 CHRISTMAS DINNER.

Three Grapefruit with Branded Fruit
(25c) 0sc.)
oyster Cocktails Toasted Crackers
(34cD t5c)
"a m Sailed Almonds Celery Pitted owes
homemade, 30c } n5cD t9pcD
Clear Soup with Noodles Toast strips
U2cD
Roast Turkey with Forcemcat Dressing
(s3 for Q or 10 no. n6c)
Riced Potatoes Cranberry Jelly
(5cD (20cD
Hominy Croquettcs Dreamed Caulino~er
(3cl t20c.D
Canded Sweet Potatoes
(1cD
Lettuce Salad with Chopped Egg
n0c.)
French Dressing
10c.D
Plum Pudding Brandy Sauce
Home made, Sd 0Sc.)
Frozen Fruit Punch Waters
t60cD GjcD
Nuts Re ms Bon-bons
- N, 35c) Il n l0c) 60c)
Fruit Coffee
fs0C)
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-21

WOMAN, MARRIAGE AND MOTHER
HOOD. BY Elizabeth Sloan Chesser
NJ. y. PIP. PSI. l2mo. The Funk & Wag
nails Company. New York.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-10
A "Fine Old Woman"

At q reception one evening gen. tleman came to Mrs. Siddons and said, "Madam, l beg your pardon for asking so rude question, but in consequence of wager allow me to ask your age"
 She replied, "Seventy-eight years old"
 "Hang it" said he, q have lost. " And he abruptly went away.
 Mrs. Siddons immediately said, Puppy"
 "Very truc," I observed, "but why did you tell him you were 50 old?'
 "She replied: Whenever lady of an uncertain age, as it is termed, is asked how old she is, she had bet ter add ten or more years to her age, for then the inquirer goes away saying, What fine old woman F" --"Journals of Sir George Smart. 7
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-10
Notice to Creditors.

In the United States Commissioners
 Court, ex officio Judge in Probate,
 Valdez Precinct, Third Judicial Di-
 vision, Territory of Alaska.
 In the matter of the estate of Day. i'd H. Sleem. deceased; A. J. Wendler, administrator.-Notice to creditors.
 Notice is hereby given by the un- dersigned. administrator of the estate of David H. Sleem, deceased, to the creditors of. and all persons having claims against the said estate, to ex- hibit them, with the necessary vouchers, within six (6) months af. ter the first publication of. this no- tice, to the said administrator, at the office of. c. E.. Bunnell, at Valdez, ,Alaska. the same being the place for the transaction of the business of said estate.
 Dated at Valdez, Alaska, this 24th day of November, 1913.
 A. J. WENDLER, Administrator of the estate of David
 H. Sleem:
 Date of first pub. November 25, '13.
 Date of last pub. December 26, '13.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-10
\ MILITARY MARVEL.
Rally of the Confederates Alto" the
 Petersburg Mine Exploded.

It was on July 30, 1861, that Grant exploded the mine which. blew up the center of Lees lines at Petersburg.
 From hidden ravine in front of Petersburg a mine was dug under ueath the strongest of the Con- fedcrate forts. The construction of the mine was suggested by Colo nel Peasants of the Forty-eighth Pennsylvania and was prepared by his men, who were mostly coal min- CTS from the anthracite regions of the Keystone State.
 He excavatcd nearly horizontal shaft about 800 feet in length, at the end of which and sixteen feet below the surface of the earth d large chamber was cxcavatcd. In this chamber were four magazines containing in the aggregate some six tons of powder, up to which ran the fuse.
 Just at dawn on July 30 the mighty blast of l2,00O pounds of powder was fired. The big guns in the fort, its garrison of 300 men and huge masses of earth were thrown high in the air, leaving a great hole (known as the crater) where a moment before the center of Lees lines had been.
 When the great black smoke cone was bclched into the heavens the Union artillery opened fire along the entire line, while an assaulting column rushed toward the place where the fort had stood, but which was now the great hole ill the ground made by the exploded mine.
 Down into the crater scrambled the men in blue (mostly negroes), and out of the crater the better part of them never came. The men in gray, rallying from the con fusion, concentrated from every every side and poured shot and shell upon the struggling mass of men huddled in the crater. The Federal loss was between 1000 and 5000.
 The recovery of the Confederates after, their center had been blown high into the air by the great ex- plosion will ever remain as one of tho most amazing instances of self possession known to- military his- tory.-Rev, T. B. Gregory in New York American.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-10
OUR NATIONAL CAPITAL.
Unique Life of Washington and lts Pron,ise For tho Future,

Washington has unique life, though how long it will remain so no one can tell. Fresh with the beauty of youth, situated at the pleasant mean between the ex- tremes of heat and cold, possessing a climate which throughout the greater portion of the year admits of the only proper life-life in the open air-with sunshine as spar kling and skies as blue as Italy's, it presents to those who wish them political, scientific and social life, and soon it will offer a literary and artistic life, which, second to none in the new world, may possibly in no long time be equal to that of any in the whole world.
 In Washington one may, accord ing to taste, hear discussed the most advanced theories of science in every field, the political news of every country, and enjoy society as simple, cultured and refined-or, if one prefers it, as pretentious, as empty and diverting-as in any cap ital of the globe.
 It has d social life, if not as bril- liant, at least as agreeable as that of any other national capital.
 Commerce, we are assured by those interested in it, covers as wide if not as extensive d field as any other metropolis, and we are promised soon an increase of manu- fracture so that those who love it need not despair of having in time substituted for our present pure and uncontaminated air as filthy an atmosphere as that of the greatest manufacturing city in the country. As to the spirit which produces this, we already have this in abundance. In fact, Washington naturally demands consideration from every standpoint. Historically, political ly and socially it is a field for the in vestigator, the student, the lounger. And he will be hard to please who cannot find in its various and di- verse activities as many varied ob- jects of pursuit as he will find in the varied scenes amid its elegant avenues lined with trees of every kind and variety.-Thomas Nelson Page in Scribner's Magazine.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-10
The. Msrit of Pauline.

Pauline, who had been attending school for two weeks, was telling her parents about the naughtiness of 'her classmates.
 That's bad," said her mother, "aad did the teacher have to speak to you tSo:" E t'+e FNo'm,'' said Pauline; x.s.sbe had to speak to all the class but me this afternoon" &<
 "Good,',' replied her mother. 'Whattdil she ssy?'
 "Wi,y." answered. Pauline, ssShs 'aisl. Now, chi;ll alE.eR N. .xi Al wait Dntil Pauline is in order.'"
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-10
The cura

''You look glum,' said the hus- band of one clever woman to tho man who had married her compan- ion. 1<,
 'sSo would you if your wife studi- cd geology and filled the house with stones until there wasn't a. place left for you to sit." -'
 Don't worry about that" was the cheerful reply. "Turn your wlfc's thoughts to astronomy. That wit slit. her just as we'll. and she can't collect specimens. .".-London Express.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-10
HE WAS GOOD, BUT NERvY.
Would You Have Given an increase In
 Salary to This Man2

WouIo You 5ave Glven an tncreaae h Salary to This Man7 The following story, taken from the American Magazine, brings up the question as to whether, under the circumstances, the man in this story should have his salary raised:
 Good morning, MT. Perkins" greeted Forbes airily. Perkins glared, speeches..
 Good morning, MT. Perkins" re- peated the young salesman politely. Perkins exploded. "What tn dickens d'yuh mean by putting in on mel" he roared. "Quite so. Quite so," agreed the young man. "Now to our busi- ness"-
 "1 won't listen! Beat it-quick"
 "What wished to see you about was"-
 q said get out of this office!'
 "But I''-
 "Well, what is it? Quick!" q am now drawing $60 per month," said Forbes easily. "1 wish it increased to $S0, commencing s"-
 "And for that you come rampag- ing in here at my busiest hour. Boy, are you plumb crazy?" Don't get excited, sir. Eighty dollars is a trifing sum- "Triling sum? Good Lord! Why, when I was your age $s0 was a huge amount"- "But times have changed, MT. Perkins. When you were my age times were different. The cost of living. education and morals was lower. More time and liquor were consumed, fewer books read. With all due respect, l venture to suggest that modern salaries are not to be regulated by what they once were. '' "Say-say," spluttered the irate employer, '1 know you're going to be disappointed. D'vuh know you're the first one of my men who's dared to ask me fir raise Can't run my own business? Don't know wen a man deserves a raise without him comin' in here when
 Pm up to my ears in work ?" "So suspected" returned Forbes. ."However, Pm not trying to run your business. My matter is personal to me- SYou-you"-- Don't say it---please," admon.
 ished the younger man. "l ou might regret it.
 } "Well, of all the"- Nerve" completed Forbes. "Yes it's nervy. Mir. Perkins, l admit 3 that. but success requires nerve these days.'
 Perkins stern features relaxed ; trifc and he indulged in the ghos1 } of smile. "Mebbe you're right" he hazard ! cd. At any rate, you've plenty o1
 the right stuff in you, if you arc ] fresh You ueed taking down, bu1 [ well. come out with me and ri fix it with the cashier.' | Together they strode' out. The
 office force applied itself mightil!!
 in the presence of the man highe1 | up, but they watched covertly ane wondered at Forbes triumphan grin.
 The pair paused at the cashier'
 desk. and the salesman delighted il
 the fact that Perkins spoke loudly
 All listened attentively.
 Simmons" said the big boss
 "this morning l sent you an orde
 to raise the salary of Forbes, here
 to $l00 month. Cut it down t. : $sO!"
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-10
Reduce Rates On wireles. Talk.

Cashier Roy of the local office has announced that messages will be ac cepted by the government cable office at the same rates via the wireless route to the Spirit City as were in force when the cable was up. This has been accomplished by the, War department through arrangements with the navy wireless.