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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1890-05-09
CUTTING AND ARRANGING FOOD.

1t pays to be nice about it. Never use
any but the bread knife TO slice bread,
and if possible cut no more than is nc.
tually needed.
1t is good plan to follow the modern
fashion OF "slicc us wanted" though
this may SAVIOR of stingincss to our coun-
try mothers. a lot OF bread dry is not
economical 1t does not add to the at
tractivcncss of the table, especially if
lot of crumbs are allowed to remain,
hence we say cut just enough.
Sec TO it also that your knife is sharp,
or your slices will be ragged and irrcgu-
lar. Evenly cut slices, not too thick or
too thin, are more tempting.
In cutting pic that is to grace table
before serving, it is well to bring
gcomctrical fitness to bear. The eye and
IL little trained carcfulncss will generally
do it. A chicken pic so cut that some
pieces are Il third larger than others is
not Illustrative of this carcfulncss In the
cutting of pics, rs all other things, it is
Il good plan to do it we'll. 4 pic that is
carefully, neatly trimmed around the
edges i'll making looks nicer upon the
table or plate and slips upon the knife
better.
Perhaps all housckccpers are not AS
careful to have Il cake knife rs ono for
bread, but consider it quite essential
Only Yesterday ate n piece of cake am
sure was cut with knife used in pecling
onions Just before, and it did not add to
the flavor of the cake. And again, cut
cake into regular blocks; calculate lit
tic before beginning; you will have aicci
looking dish for your table.
We have not quite become accustomed
to sent MS you go' in cake, but am not
sure but the day is fast approaching.
Sauces for tea in glass dish with glass
preserve plates beside adds to the tea
table. 1t may he less conventional. but
surely has cheerful look, especially if
the berry spoon rests near
The butter plate also receives less at
tcntion in many homes than it should
Glass is, think preferable, and should
have good cover. Two covered butter
dishes are within the means of almost
every family. They should never be used
for anything but butter, and alternate
often. A tidy butter dish will sometimes
redeem poorly set table, and really there
seems little reason why We should ever
have poorly set table, yet such is the
positive fact, Notwithstanding many costly
luXurics are upon it.-Good housekeeping
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1890-05-09
HOUSEHOLD MATTERS.
suEr AS A HOUSEHOLD REMEDY.


a drop of warm suct applied to sore
lips ut night, just before retiring, will
soon cause the soreness to disappear.
This is also an excellent remedy for
parched lips and chappcd hands. Ie
should be applied at night in the liquid
state, and well rubbed and heated in be-
fore Il brisk fire, which often causes Il
rough numbing sensation to the hands; by
this treatment they will often be restored
to their natural condition by one applica.
ton. If every ono could but know the
healing properties of so simple thing
rs little mutton suet, no housckcepcr
would ever be without it. Get little
from your butcher, try it for yourself
run into small cakes and pus away ready
for use. For cuts and bruises it is almost
Indispensable, and where there are chill
drcn there arc always plenty of cuts and
bruises. Many a deep cash that would
have frightened most women into send.
ing for II physician ut once, has been
healed with no other remedies than II
little mutton suet and plenty of Castillo
soup. A wound should always be kept
clean, and the bandagcs changed every
day or every other day. a drcnchiug Of
warm soapsuds from the purcst soap that
can be obtained is not only cleansing hut
healing; then cover the surface of the
wound with II bit of old white muslin
dipped into melted mutton s,tct. Renew
the drenching and the suct every time
the bandages are changed, aud you will
be astonishcd to see how rapidly the
u9licst wound will heal.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1890-05-09

Every large city in this country is
filled with respectable, gcntccl looking
men asking for light employment. They
are not able to stand rough outdoor
labor, and they are qualified to fill
clerks and bookkecpers' places. But
they can not find work, and the question
is, remarks the Atlanta Constitution, what
Shall be done with them: How are these
men TO live, and what will finally be-
come Of them? The chances are that the
majority will become tramps or drift into
a criminal career. They can not all be
expected to commit suicide, or TO accept
hard labor beyond their strength. They
will join the anarchists, and live by prev
ing upon society. The increasing num-
Der of women engaged in light occupa-
tions makes it more difficult every yeor
for young man to secure a clerkship.
We have reached a point where the poor
man must be master of trade or staryc.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1890-05-09

a Kalamazoo (Mich.) lumber dealer is
said to be celebrating himself on having
beaten The railroads. He received car
load Of lumber and paid freight thereon.
N"i having unloadcd il within the re-
puircd scventy-two hours, the railroad
charged him dcmurragc, which he refused
to pay. He was told that he could not
have the lumber until he paid the dc
murragc charge. That did not scare
him. He proceeded to break the seal
open the car, take out and cart away
his lumber. The railroad agents sued
him for an unlawful seizure, and the case
went TO court. The result was that the
law justified the dealer This goes to
indicate that when railroads charge dc.
murrayc under the name OF car service
they are exceeding their legal right in
the premises.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1890-05-09

The brigands and outlaws are having
gay time just now with Cuba. Since
the strong hand of Captain General Sala-
manca has been withdrawn they have in
creased in numbers and audacity. One
night an attempt was made to blow ND
the Antilla Cabana Cigar Factory at
Havana. a dynamite bomb was cx-
plodcd close to the walls of the main
building. Hardly had the people recov-
cred from their fright when tremendous
explosion took place in the Batavins Rail-
way station at the Plaza de Armas. Tho
station was destroyed and thirty injured
persons were taken from the ruins. many
OF whom afterward died. The ware.
houses of Henri Zurrieta, at Cardenas
were destroyed by fire, causing loss OF
$500, 600. The brigands are fairl,
swarming in the country around Puerto
Principe, and two wealthy men of til,
latter city were carried off to the mount
aims and held for ransom.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1890-05-09

Twenty tons of dead cats was the pre-.
Il; Liverpool from Alexandria. The
number Of cats was $50, 900 They were
taken from the tonbs of ancicn; Egyp-
tians about ono hundred miles from
Cairo. Tic cat WAS ancicntly sacred
animal i'll Egypt, and at lis death it was
cmnalmcd and buried with great ccrc-
mony-an attention which the modern
cat seldom deserves and never receives.
lis bones have ruposcd in Egyptian soil
for ages, bnt modern enterprise has dis
covered that nummiiicd cats make good
fertilizer, ;nd "iabhy's" grave is now
being dcspo;lcd by seekers after gain.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1890-05-09
RECIPES.

Baked Stuffed Fish-Wash thoroughly
and dry by rolling in towel Salt and
pepper to taste; fill tie cavity with
stuiiing sauce rs used for fowl, sew mp
and place in a baking pan with cupful
of boiling water and two ounces of but
ter. Basic two or three times during
one hour, which it will take to cook it.
Serve with white gravy OF mashed po-
iatocs.
Ham Toast-Grate suflicicncy Of the
lean of cold ham. Mix some beaten yolk
of egg with little cream, and thickcn
it with the grated ham. Then put the
mixture into saucepan over the fire and
let it simmer awhile. Have ready some
slices of bread nicely toasted-all the
crust being pared oT-and we'll buttcrcd.
Spread it over thickly with the ham mix
turc. Send it to table warm.
Bean Soup-Soak one quart of small,
white beans over night in cold water. In
the morning cut fine about two pounds
of fresh lean beef and put in all the bones /;
when it comes to n boil, skim and add
the beans, and cook until the meat and
beans are all cooked to pieces; strain
through Il colandcr, put back in kettle
and season with salt. Do not use pepper
unless you arc sure all your family like
it. Keep hot until you wish to serve it,
Ohio Tea Cakes-Mix quart and IL
pint of flour with two tablespoonful of
lard and "A small level teaspoonful of salt
Rub the lard into the flour, and make it
with milk into a stiff dough. Lay the
lump of dough on the paste-board and
beat it on all sides with the rolling-pin
till smooth and light. Then roll it out
very thin. Cut with the edge of n
tumbler into round cakes and bake it
wplI
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1890-05-09
Value of Earth Worms.

The weight of earth worms bring to
the surface yearly is enormous. Darwin
estimated that worms, by swallowing
earth for the sake of the vegetable mat
ter it contains and forming castings,
bring to the surface as much rs ten tons
of earth per annum on an acre. Worms
are great promoters of vegetation by
boring, pcrforating. and looscning the
soil, and rendering it pervious to rains
and the fibers of plants, by drawing
straws and stalks ef leaves and twigs
into it, and, most OF all, by throwing up
such infinite numbers of Jumps of earth
called worm casts, which form fine
manure for grain and grass. The earth
without worms would soon become cold.
hard bound, void of fermentation, and
consequently sterile; this has occurred in
many cases where the worms have been
either accidentally or Intentionally de-
stroyed, and the fertility of the soil thus
lost has only been restored when the
worms had again collected and resumed
their fcrtilizing work.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1890-05-09
POWER OF SHORT WORDS.

1.-THE author, being asked IL ono could
write as forcibly in monosyllables rs in
words of length, ut once wrote tho following
| iines:l q s.74,+ N,,,-.,,
| Think not that strength lies in the big round
word.
Or that the brief and plain must needs be
weak:
To whom can this be true who once has
The cry of hcIp-the words that all men
speak
When want, or woe, or fear Is ut the throat
So that each word is gaspcd out like a
shrek 49,
Pressed from the heart. or rs strange, wild
81 note / l5s EH ~ HS s
Sung by some fay Or iieud, There is
strength
Which dies if stretched too far or spun too
fine, =
Which has moro hight than breadth, moro
depth tfnn length.
Let but this force Of thought and speech DO
mine,
And he that will take the sleek, fat phrase
Which Sows and burns not, though it CLEAN
and shine;
Light butnot heat, n flash without blaze,
Nor is it naught but strength tho short word
boasts;
1t serves far more than wind or storm can
tell,
Or roar of waves that flash OH rock-bound
coasts:
The crash OF tall trees when the wild winds
swell;
The roar of guns; the groans On men that die
On blood-staiued fields 1t has voice as
well
For them that far off on their sick beds lie;
For them that weep. for them that mourn
the dead; ~
For them that dance. and laugh and clap the
hand
To joys quick step as well as Gricrs sad
tread
The sweet, plain words we learn at first keep
time.
And though the theme bo sad, or gay, or
grand, 81
With each, with ali, these may be made to
chime,
III thought. or speech. or song, or prose, or
rhyme.
DR.. Addison Alcrander.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1890-05-09
A Pretty Parlor Experiment.

A very simple apparatus for obtaining
an electric spark is made by German
physicist. Round the centre of a COM
mon lamp chimney is pasted strip of
tin foil, and another strip pasted from one
end of the chimney to within quarter
of an inch of this ring. Then piece
of silk is wrapped around n brush, and
the interior of the chimney is rubbed
briskly. In the dark n bright, electric
spark may be seen to pass from one
piece of tin foil to the other each time
the brush is withdrawn from the
chimney.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1890-05-09
A Gallant Young Chinnman.

A secretary of the Chinese Embassy in
Washington was introduced to lady, who
among other questions asked him: s'What
virtue do you most highly prize in your
women?"
"rhe virtue of domesticity," was the
reply.
"Then you don't like your women to
move in society much2" sho questioned.
"Not at ALL Our law even recognizes
cause for divorce when woman-par-
don me, madamc-is inquisitivc and
talkativc."
"Then I would be in danger of being
divorced if [ lived in Chinaa" smilngly
asked the lady.
"The very day that my country would
have the luck to possess womaniy being
like you" replied the gallant son of tho
heavenly realm, "evory cause for divorce
would be removed from this world"
Washington Post.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1890-05-09
PITH AND POINT.

In nut-shcl-Thc worm.
A watch word-"Wlat time is it2"
You can always get points from tho
orcupinc.
"Sprcad YOURSELF the bread re-
marked to the butter. Louis Maya
sine.
The eagle is dear to the American
heart, but the double eagle is twice rs
dear.
What the solee said to the boot heels
'sRun down and see rs. n-Bmlington
Free Press.
a miser's first rule is addition. His
heirs generally begin with division
81. Louis Magazine.
A man often drops his eyes without
tacles.-Da nscille Breeze.
"I'n give you a licking" said the old
cat to her kitten, but she wasn't maui at
ll.-Merchant 7rareier.
One call will send IL man to put out
fire, but it takes half dozen calls to
make him get up and start one.-Dans-
ellie Breeze. :
"Whcrc did you get that imitation
scalskin sacquc2" CAT tho bargain
counter" cit looks like counter fit" -
Munseys Htekiy
The girafTes in their necSs
Much wisdom display;
For little with them
Will SO great way.
Philadelphia P'ess
Friend with manuscript" fattcr
hhysclf with the hop, that this poem will
n,cet with your approval Editor
Eyes, you flattcr yourself. "-Tcnis .Siy-
in9s.
"IIavc you read Smithcrs's book2"
"No." "Why, you said in your review
that it was great story "Well, that's
all right. Smithcrs told me that him
self. "-Bazar.
Suffcrcr-"Do you pull teeth without
pain?" Dentist-"Wcll. not always.
spraincd my wrist last time pulled
tooth, and it hurts me yet, occasionally"
-Teras siftiaqs.
The man who complained of having a
''gono" feeling can appreciate what the
emotions OF man must be who has n
cold and who goes to Il party without
handkerchief York Meas.
''Don't feel badly over what my wife
said to you tonight. You shouldn't
mind what she says" "Nyell, l don't
see why shouldn't mind what she says.
| notice you always do. "-S Statesman
Failure is not such a bad thing, aftc,
all. 1t is acknowledged to be profitable
thing to fail in business, and VIC know
some men wish forty times day they had
failed in love.-BuHington Free Press.
Tramp-"It is needless TO ask You tho
question, madam; you know what want"
Lady-"Yes, 1 know what you want
badly, but I'vc only one bar OF soap in
the house, and the servant is using it.
Come again some other time"
Tramp-"Haven't you got something
for me to do7" Farmer-"No, I guess
not. There is not much work Just now"
Tramp-'Idon' need much. You would
be surprised to see with how little work
could worry along" -Ieras SDtings.
Applicant-"C Can you give me job
in your department, Mr.. Wheelera"
Foreman-"I thought you had Job at
the iron furnace. Why did you leave?"
Applicant-"Wcll, the furnace was too
warm for me, and finally got fired. -
| Munsev's JYe,LIu
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1890-05-09
A Baby Camel.
chimney.

A bright, new attraction at the Phila
dclphia Geological Gardens is Adam, she
baby camel, now about three days old.
Little Adam is beautiful baby. He is
about the size of Newfoundland dog,
with long neck and the expressive feat
ures of his family. His fur is dark
blush gray, shading to white on the
breast, and long, slender legs. His
mother is so careful of him that it is i'm
possible for any person but the keeper to
enter the shed.-Nt,o YORK. World.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1890-05-09

The evidence upon which the French
Chamber of Deputies recently unscatcd
NJ Bischollshcim, Il banker elected from
Nice, showed that 1920 electors had com.
hincd to sell their votes to the highest
bidder; that coins varying from one franc
Ia twenty in value had been thrown from
81 b,lcony AT a public meeting, and that
2ln electors had received from twenty to
twenty-five francs per head for their
yo;,s
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1890-05-09

Statistics have been published in Der
lin showing the military expenditure OF
the great Powers during the past three
years. France spent 5,oS2, 600, 900
marks, Russia 3,254 900, 900 marks,
Great Britain 2, l75, 600, 900 marks, Ger.
many 2,130, 900, 900 marks, Austria
Hungary 1852, 900, 900 marks and Italy
L, 25i, 600, 900 marks.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1890-05-09
New Granada's Ink Plants.

In New Granada grows plant which
is locally known as the "ink plant, "and
scientifically rs Coriaria thymifolia. Its
juice serves, without the slightest prepa-
ration, as ink. At first the writing APP
pears red, but in few hours it assumes
deep black hue. Several sheets OF
manuscript, written with this natural
ink, became soaked with sea water on
their journey to Europe, but when dried
the writing was found to be still perfectly
clear,
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1890-05-09

by order of the Emperor official an
nounccmcnts were published in the local
newspapers of Pomeranin, Germany,
warning the inhabitants against accept
ing the specious inducements vauntcd by
Brazilian emigration agents.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1890-05-09

Belgian farmers have become alarmed
nj inc way in which the frogs arc being
exhausted by French pot hunters, and
have pctitioncd the King 20 forbid kill
in. frogs during certain months of the
year, as is done with other game. The
farmers regard the frogs as valuable slug
and insect destroycrs.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1890-05-09
ions.

The young Chinese Emperor is break
ing up the gambling establishments of
Pckin, and is trying to reduce the OK
penscs of the administration of the Gov
ernmCut
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1890-05-09

The arrests for drunkenness in Great
Britain The past ten years arc said to
have reached total of near two mill
ionc
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1890-05-09

One man at yinalhavcn, No., has 90,
600 live Holsters in his poud.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1890-05-09

political economy, had no right to live
on the earth.
Three times did Jim try his luck down
the length Of the village street, with no
better success; aud then he gave it up
and bitterly left the houses of his fellow.
creatures behind him and faced the
bleak open country again. lie dragged
himself along for few weary miles, then
opening gate crawlcd into Il half-ruincd
cowshcd and flung himself down upon
some bracScn and straw litter in inc
furthest corner, and dozcd oil When he
woke up the moon had risen, and was
shining in through the chinks OF the
roof, and jim could see the country side
was white with snow. lie shivcrcd and
buried himself completely in the bracken
and tried to sleep again and forget the
cold and his hunger lie had almost
succeeded, when the sound OF voices
came to him on the still night air, and a
minute late three men entered the shed.
Course the cold." growled one as he
drew back just within the shadow.
Course him, you mean, ".said another,
as he leaned "A thick oak cudgcl against
the wall and began to blow upon his
numbed fingers.
''Ill do more than curse him when tn
time comes" answered the first speaker.
SAY, he'd best not hnvc taken lis i
hand. Says he, when with the rest of t
bcaks nc sentenced Tim and .Jclr: The
| poaching rascnls shall be stopped, if ]
have to do it single handed.
"Wcll, he'll be single handed tonight
anyways, for he's no groom vi him. Sc
he can try what he's good for wi three
ov us; CHI, jack"
"IIc'll find it tough job, I'm think
ing"
SIS t wire right, Bob?"
"Surely His mare steps high; but
I've lowed for it, and she'll catch beau
tifully. It's past twelve now; h,
oughtn't to be long"
Hist! mate, there's wheels. Now
fort. Come on"
The three men went out quickly, an,
Jim, following to the door, saw then
leap into the road and hide in the hedp
on the opposite side; then he stole dow
to the gate, out of mere curiosity to watcl
what their game was. In few minute
the ring of hoofs grew louder, and high
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1890-11-29

From the village depot, five mules
away, a traveller was walking over the
lonely road as if eager to Join the JOY
Gus party; but when at length he came
in sight of the many lights he stopped
in amaZement. Nearer and nearer ne
came, till through the unshaded WIN
dows he saw friendly scene within;
With glad smile on his face he turned
away, and, standing in the deep shadow
of pine, he watched long and patient
ly.
At last, after a host Of thanks
and pleasant ''farewells," all was still
and only three sat in the deserted
rooms.
A hush fell over them, and they
looked thoughtfully into the tilckerln@
fire. Lucy, climbing on her uncle S
knee, thanked him SO prettlly Tor the
DAVIS pleasure that he bent and KISSED
her. Then, holding out his hand to MS
wife, he said:
''This little lady has thanked me, but
we both ought to thank you. 1t mas
been pleasant day to me-"
This was great deal for this man 10
say, and they were silent again, but
each one happy through making others
glad.
Then the door opened and stranger
entered. He was tall and heavily
bearded; but mothers eyes will know
her own, and, with a cry which eX'
pressed the yearning of years, MY
boy - she was folded in his strong en-
brace, while about them both were
clasped the fathers trembling arms.
No one knew how long they sat to-
gether-the long separated family once
more united Lucy, with wide open
eyes, enjoyed to the utmost this crown
ing excitement, much pleased with
the tall cousin of whom she had never
heard.
ooh, John, why did you stay away so
long," ventured the mother.
81 came back once, five years ago,
and saw you and father through the
window. But, knowing / deserved no
welcome, | feared to enter. Tonight L
should have entered at all events; but
when / saw you with your friends about
you, and, later, sitting here with clasped
hands, | felt sure of a welcome-sure
that you had forgiven the past and felt
only pity for your hayward son. Now |
mean to cancel the suffering of the past
by making the future happy"
"Now. Uncle Jerry, / told you SO !
Thanksgiving can amount to a great
deal sometimes ~ and the merry
laugh which followed was not less
hearty because it broke drought tears
of low