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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-03-12
The Chinese TaeI,

The tael one speaks about so glbly
is not coin nor is 1t uniform in
weight, touch or value, and in carry
ing on trade between one end Of
China and the other as many as ten
different exchange transactions may
have to be effected.
Had each province its own tael Of
a fixed value there would be some
CLEAN of light, but 1t has many kinds
of taels and even in one part of a
province there may be half a cozep
or more taels of different values cur.
rent side by side. Picking, for exam
pie, has seven and Tientsin nine diff.
ferent taels, all equally current
This lack of uniformity is a great
drag on trade. whether foreign or ma
tive, but 1t is a source Of profit to the
thousands of native exchange banks
scattered throughout the empire
which may be relied upon to resist
to the last any innovation likely to
curtail their gains.-Journal Of the
American Asiatic Association.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-03-12
Perfidious Modistes Embarrass Matrons

Richard Townsend's and the shock to
both was obvious to all their fellow
guests
That the humor of the situation
failed to appeal to the beautifully
gowned and much-bejeweled New
Workers also was obvious to the
friends of both, who declare that two
white silver dinner gowns are now
on their way to a confidential dealer
in secondhand apparel.
Both Mrs. Belmont and young Mrs.
Vanderbilt found the now discredited
model most becoming, notwithstand-
ing their marked difference in style
and feature. II there was any ad-
vantage 1t undoubtedly was with Mrs.
Belmont, whose slender girlish figure
took on severe princess lines better
than Mrs. Vanderbilt's increasing
avoirdupois.
Mrs. Belmont also had the advantage
in the point of jewels, wearing a neck
lace, corsage ornaments and a tiara
of large perfect pearls and many dia-
monds. Mrs. Vanderbilt wore few
jewels and introduced a becoming
touch Of color by wearing a half
wreath of pink roses.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-03-12
Seeks Reelection Through Water Wager

But Acheson Is busy on the water
wagon. In rapid succession he has
introduced bills prohibiting the send
ing of publications through the mails
when they contain liquor advertise
ments, and taxing beer at the rate OF
one dollar per barrel. He figures out
that the waterways improvements OF
the country should cost $50.000,000 a
year. He has also figured out that the
brewers produce 100000 barrels of
beer year. If his bill is enacted into
law he will secure from beer an an
nual income of $52 100000.
But Mr. Acheson has done more
with the water wagon. He has gal
loped 1t through his district In great
shape, leaving behind him declara-
lions for local option. He wants local
option. Mr.. Tener, the grand exalted
ruler of the Elks, has not yet come
out for local option. What win Mr..
Tener do? Mr.. Acheson is laughing
and working the water wagon over.
time.
All of which shows that Mr.. Ache
son is a politician of purest ray Sc
rene. He has been In congress many,
many years. He is the only man the
Quay crowd could not defeat for con-
gress. He believes the Penrose crowd
cannot defeat him.
He regards the water wagon as a
fine political Juggernaut, especially
when Mr.. Tener Is his opponent for
the nomination.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-03-12
irish Stew.

Irish stew Is capital dish, and
when properly made is as appetizing
as 1t is nutritious. But its appearance
offends the superfine taste of a
writer in one of the minor society pa
pers, who condemns it in quite pictur-
esque language. He writes: Our
aesthetic tastes are too little appealed
to by what is set before us at luncheon
and dinner. How apparent this be.
comes to all of us who have ever sat
and boggled at the monstrous ugli-
ness of that mound of bones in O
grave of moist vegetation, known by
the barbaric name of the Irish
stew!"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-03-12

F you want to know anything about
anything you might send it to the
United States bureau of standards.
There are a lot of wise men on the
government pay roll who are hired to
tell you all about 1t.
A celluloid collar and a set of false
teeth were received last week by the
bureau of standards to be tested. 1t
was not joke. The bureau promptly
made tests and furnished the desired
information to the anxious inquirers.
In the case of the false teeth the
sender wanted them tested for their
ability to sustain pressure. There are
certain standards to which even teeth
must measure up. If the porcelain, or
other substance of which the imita-
ton teeth are made, will not sustain
the pressure applied by the normal
action of pair of hungry jaws, then
they are a cheat. The dentist who
bought from the dental jobber wanted
to know whether he had been cheated
or whether he would be safe in fitting
up his customers with that brand of
porcelain.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-03-12
Information Bureau Run by Uncle Sam

The celluloid collar was tested for
infiammability. All celluloid is more
or less explosive, and many a serious
accident has occurred by the ignition
of a celluloid collar or cuff. Funda-
mentally, celluloid Is the same as gun
cotton. But there are ways of treat.
ing it for commercial uses which will
reduce this explosive quality, and the
man who sent the collar wanted 70 be
sure that it was not explosive.
The government tests all kinds Of
things. Lately a new machine has
been installed for testing the durabili-
ty Of paper. Formerly the way to test
papers durability was for an expert
to crumple it in his hand and rub it
upon itself as a washerwoman does
your handkerchief. But this machine
does it scientifically. This is the way
it operates:
edges by clamps and the machine
proceeds to fold it through the middle.
Then the machine unfolds 1t and folds
it on the same crease in the opposite
direction. This operation is repeated
with great rapidity until the paper
breaks at the fold. A dial keeps track
of the number of times the paper is
folded before it breaks, and this num-
Der determines it's durability.
And there are a lot of other inter
esting tests to which paper is sub
jected.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-03-12
QUEER OLD RECIPE
ORANGE PRESERVE SOMETHING
NEW IN DELEGATES.
ride of Boston Housekeeper Is Here
Described - Orange Syrup to
Serve with Afternoon Tea
Is a Novelty.

When you want something very ex-
ira special for the front row in your
preserve closet do try this queer old
recipe for orange preserve. There's
just one housekeeper In Boston who
has the recipe, and for years it has
been the envy of all her friends.
Pare very carefully a dozen large
oranges, tie the rinds round the pulp
and put them in boiling water, leaving
them on the fire for three or four
hours, until the skin can be easily pene-
trated with the head Of a pin. Then
throw the fruit at once into cold water,
and after few minutes cut each into
five or six pieces. Clarity three
pounds OF sugar, reserve half of 1t and
boil the rest to the thread; put In the
oranges. bring 1t all to the boil and put
them on one side. Now drain off, boil
and replace the syrup for IL success
siva days, each day adding portion
the preserved sugar; at the end of this
time the fruit may be put into pots
and covered down.
Oranges work in so very usefully
now, when last falls preserve supply
Is getting bit low, that another old
recipe which this same cook loaned
to the Herald will be welcomed. It's
especially good with poultry, though
this woman often serves 1t with cold
meat like any other pickle.
Rub two dozen oranges well with
salt, then lay them in coarse salt for
five days, turning them frequently.
Now wipe them, and dry in old sleeves
In slack oven. Pack them in jars
with good sprinkling of spice, half
an ounce each of mustard and corian-
der seed, two ounces each of chilies
and peppercorns, with enough good
wine vinegar to cover them. Tie the
pots down lightly, and every eight or
ten days, for about three weeks or a
month, add fresh liquor to take the
place Of that which has been absorbed.
Cover down very tightly and leave for
two months at least, longer If possible.
THIS Is particularly good for game, In
which case the oranges should be quar-
tered.
A certain uptown hostess recently
served orange syrup with afternoon
tea instead Of the invariable lemon
slices, and the guests were delighted
with 1t. She says that to make 1t she
takes pound Of sugar to a pint of
strained orange juice and adds the
grated rind and juice of one lemon.
She boils the mixture for Is minutes,
Swimming off the scum as 1t rises and
straining the liquid before bottling.
Then she bottles it and corks it tight
ly. 1t may also be used to flavor pud-
ding sauces or ices, and gives much
better flavor than the regular prepared
orange eXtracts.-Boston Herald.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-03-12

W AsHTNGToN. Representative
W Ernest F. Acheson of Pennsyl-
vanfa "a trying to use the water wagon
as political Juggernaut In his efforts
to secure reelection to congress.
He will drive it through the ranks
OF his enemies and crush them ruth
lessly beneath its wheels. He drives
1t every day. He nurses it. None
but Acheson can grease It's axles.
None but Acheson can WELD the
powerful whip that urges its steeds
to greater speed. And, be it said,
Acheson has good reason to be for
ever on the job Of managing the water
wagon.
His opponent for the nomination is
the grand exalted ruler of the Be-
aneyolent and Protective Order of Elks.
is John Tener. Mr.. Tener has not
yet climbed up on the water wagon.
Moreover. Mr.. Tener is Penrose man,
and relative of George T. Oliver,
owner of the Pittsburg Gazette Times.
Therefore, Tener is a foeman not to
be despised.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-03-12
Goldenrod EGGS.

Three hard boiled Eggs, one-half
teaspoon salt, one tablespoon butter,
one-eighth teaspoon pepper, one table
spoon -four, five slices toast, one cup
milk parsley. Make thin white sauce
with the butter, flour, milk and sea.
soning. Separate yolks from whites
of eggs. Chop whites fine and add
them to the sauce. Cut four slices OF
toast in half lengthwise. Arrange on
platter and pour the sauce over 1t.
Force the yolks through a potato ricer
or strainer and sprinkle over the top.
Garnish the dish with parsley and the
remaining toast cut In points.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-03-12
To Clean Velvet Collars.

Now that Fashion again advocates
strictly tailor made gowns to hare
velvet collars on the coats, the ques-
ton arises how to keep the dark
outside collar from rubbing off en-
the neck of the blouse worn beneath
it. No matter how good a quality is
purchased velvet will always leave a
soiled mark on any light fabric it
comes in contact with, and many a
woman is known to wiring her hands
in despair at the sight Of dainty
waist Immediately fresh except for a
dirty line across the neck.
To prevent this wipe off the velvet
thoroughly with a soft cloth slightly
moist, then rub with rag saturated
in pure alcohol. This done once a
week regularly will prevent the velvet
from "crocking" and collars will not
be soiled in the back.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-03-12

III ASHINGTON'S smartest circles
w were highly amused at serio-
comic incident at dinner party
few nights ago in which the perfidy of
dressmakers In general and French
dressmakers in particular was illus
trated under conditions most discon-
certing to two matrons famous on two
continents for their good clothes.
They were Mrs. Cornelius Wander,
bilt, Jr.. who has just concluded a
visit TO Mrs. Nicholas Longworth. and
Mrs. Perry Belmont, one of the New
York hostesses recently established
In Washington. The cause of their
grievance was two magnificent white
satin gowns, draped with silver tulle,
each ordered direct from Paris, and
each believed to be the only one Of its
kind In the United States. The ladies
and their gowns met suddenly at Mrs.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-03-12
HOSPITAL Boiled Euu.

An excellent way to boil an egg 50
as to have it soft and fluffy, suitable
for convalescents, is to cook 1t eight
minutes. The water in the kettle
must be boiling. Turn out the gas on
range and carefully place egg-which
previously has been dipped in warm
water to remove chill, as sudden
change in temperature would crack Il
in the boiling water. and cover.
leaving upon the unlighted burner to
get the heat. At the end of eight
minutes take egg from shell, salt and
butter to taste, and you will have a
soft, palatable, easily digested egg.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-03-12
Hominy in Cheese Shell.

Cheese shells can be utilized in a
variety of ways and should always be
saved. The following makes hearty
luncheon or supper dish: Add one
and one-half cups hominy to one quart
boiling water, sailed to taste. Cook
over hot water until tender, adding
water as necessary. Measure, and for
three cups of cooked hominy make
two cups white sauce Stir in the
hominy and turn it into an Edam
cheese shell. Place in the oven for
five minutes, then serve on a plata
in which is a folded napkin. A bit
Of the cheese may be removed with
each serving. For the white sauce
cook together four level tablespoons
each of butter and -four, and add grad
ually two cups hot milk, stirring until
thick and smooth. Cook five minutes
and season with salt and pepper.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-03-12
Strina Beans and Bacon.

When all the string beans one uses
Sow in tin can, as they must this
SEASON Of the year, dish which
makes them "go further" is worth
knowing.
One housekeeper mixes the beans
with bacon in a sort of hot salad.
To make it, fry a few slices of lean
bacon until crisp, add two tablespoon.
fuls of vinegar, half teaspoonful of
salt, an eighth of teaspoonful of pep.
per and one tablespoonful of finely
chopped onions. Pour it over some
cooked string beans, finely cut. A
tablespoonful of finely chopped green
pepper and parsley will improve 1t.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-03-12
Curtains fsr the Kitchen.

The prettiest curtains imaginable
may be made from unbleached cotton
or muslin. They may be simply feath.
er stitched or cat stitched at the hens,
or If you have time buy some plain
colored bingham and cut pretty con.
ventional design from 1t and stitch
1t on the curtain at the bottom. A
design in geraniums in bright reG
gingham would be effective, especially
If pretty red tablecloth is spread Oh
the table when It is not in use.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-03-12
Salmon Croquettes.

Put one cupful of sweet milk on
the stove. When near the boiling
point stir to smooth paste two
tablespoonful Of -four, put In the
milk and stir till thick. Then set
aside to cool. Add one can of salmon
freed from bones; mash fine with fork,
two well beaten eggs. one teaspoon.
full of salt, pinch of pepper. Add
thickened milk and one pint of bread
crumbs. Mix well together. Form in
small cakes and fry in spider In hot
grease till a rich brown.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-03-12
Sultana Roll,

Line cylindrical mold with pis-
tachio cream ice, sprinkle the inside
with sultana raisins cooked tender in
sugar strip at about 80 degrees by
the strip gauge. (The raisins may be
soaked in claret first) Fill center ~ith
charlotte russo filling, cover with pis-
tachio cream ice. Let stand an hour
in equal measure of ice and salt
Serve in slices with claret sauce.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-03-12
Orange Honey.

Crate the yellow rind from two fine
oranges and add to it two pounds
of strained honey. Remove the juice
and pulp from one dozen oranges.
This should measure at least quart.
Add this to the honey. Turn the
whole in preserving kettle and boil
carefully for half an hour. then put
it into pots and when cold cover with
paraffin or oiled paper.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-03-12
May Shut Down Mines.

May Shut Down Mines.
Des Moines.-A complete shut down
of the coal mines in Iowa. worked by
$4,000 miners, Is threatened.
The agreement now existing be-
tween the mine operators and the
miners expires March 81 and because
of the failure of miners and opera
tors in eastern states to reach an
agreement last week It is probable
that the Iowa miners and operators,
who have heretofore followed the ex-
ample Of the eastern states, will not
fore March 81. This would mean a
discrimination of work in every coal
mine In Iowa ana $4,000 men would
be thrown into idleness.
The probability Of the shut down OF
the Iowa mines was discussed
by John p. Reese, secretary and
commissioner of the Iowa Coal Opera
tors association, with reporter.
Mr.. Reese expressed the belief that
the mines would undoubtedly be shut
down April /. He declared that he
could see nothing which could prevent
1t In the face Of the failure of the
eastern miners and operators to agree.
A joint conference of the miners
and operators OF Indiana, Ohio, iii
nois and Pennsylvania was held last
week at indianapolis. After a failure
to re-establish the Interstate wage
conference the conference adjourned
sine die. The miners and operators
were unable to reach an understand
ing.
II has been the custom Of the Iowa
miners to follow the precedent OF the
eastern miners. A joint conference Of
the operators and miners of Iowa was
to be held March II. At the request
OF the miners the conference has been
postponed to March "a. The national
convention OF coal miners will be
held at indianapolis March J. and a
week later the Iowa convention will
beheld In this city. Unless something
Is done at the national convention to
relieve the situation of the eastern
states, the cessation OF work In the
coal mines on April / Is imminent.
II Is declared by the operators that
only small quantity of coal has been
stocked at the mites. A shut down
would mean famine for consumers
who had failed to store at least a
sixty days supply. The miners are
relying upon the national convention
for instructions and the postpone
ment Of the conference was asked for
that reaSDn
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-03-12
Preserve co;or o. IVORY.

To clean and preserve the color OF
ivory ornaments place the articles In a
bowl of cold water and allow them to
remain "a hours. Take them out and
lay on a soft towel. Do not dry them.
They must dry in the open air. If any
water remains in the carvings of the
ivory blow 1t off. If 1t were allowed to
settle on the ivory the color would be
destroyed.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-03-12

through the woodshed or the kitchen,
thence through the laundry and then
into the office Of the president. The
newspapers are now making arrange
ments to station men by the east en-.
trance to the White House with in
structops to keep strict lookout on
all the private doors and windows.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-03-12
Bennett Asks for Pardon

Gov. Cummins heard arguments
In the case of Barton n. Bennett OF
Bremen county, recently convicted In
that county. He is applicant for a
pardon. He was convicted and the
supreme court recently affirmed the
decision. Burton Il. Sweet, candidate
for congress, and former County At
torney Mitchell appeared in his behalf
In the hearing before the governor
and Mr.. Farwell and County Attorney
Sager appeared against the APPLICANT.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-03-12
Invalid's Coffee.

A nourishing drink for sick people
Is made as follows: Make strong
cup of coffee, add cream and a little
more sugar than usual, and let it all
come to boil. Then pour it over a
well-beaten egg in the cup in which
" Is to be served.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-03-12
MAR on Wasps.

With a view to preventing a plague
Of wasps in the district the Hayward's
Heath horticultural society has de.
cided to offer penny for every queen
wasp brought to the summer show
London Standard.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-03-12
President Invites cummins.

Governor Cummins has received an
invitation from President Roosevelt
to attend dinner at the White house
the evening of May IL. The confer
ence OF governor for the consideration
of means to husband the natural re-
sources of the country will be held
May 13, IA and 10.
An invitation was also received by
the governor 10 be present at the
ceremonies OF greeting to the Amer-
can feet on It's arrival at San Fran
cisco.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-03-12
Bank Deposits increase.

Bank deposits in the state and saw
ings banks of the state increased dur.
ing the three months between the last
bank call and the one preceding
Footings on the reports made by
the banks to the auditor OF state have
not been completed, but II Is stated
that they will show an increase IN
deposits amounting to several mil
liens, and the total deposits are likely
to be In excess OF 5000, 100000 again.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-03-12
For state Mine INSPECTOR.

Examinations for the position of
mine Inspector have been held this
week by the state board OF examiners.
Four of the six who took the ex-
aminations passed the required test.
Those who qualified for the posi-
tons are John Jeffries and William
Holland, OF Monroe county; J. r. Coz
ner, Of Appanoose county and William
Abrams, OF Jasper county.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-03-12
Passes Are Still Issued.

Practically all OF the important rail.
road companies have reporteA the
lists OF persons to whom they have Is
sued passes since July 4, 1907, when
the antipass law went into effect.
Only the Burlington, of the princi'
pal lines, has not reported, and It's
report Is delayed exclusively because
of the correspondence to discover ex'
actly the information required by the
council under the law, the original
blanks being slightly ambiguous.
Some of the companies filed full
lists of all their employees; others full
lists OF the passes issued to stock
men, and others filed no lists OF of.
ficers under the impression that the
list Of wage earners, which Is not re-
quired by the law, would also include
the officers.
The council required "a statement
showing the names of all persons with
In the state of Iowa to whom this
company has issued, furnished or
given free ticket, free pass, free
transportation, or discriminating re.
duced rate, since July A. 1907 and dur.
ing the year, except wage earners In
their ordinary employment, and fam.
lilies Of such wage earners," and a
note appended to the request said:
"The word wage earners' in section
will be construed to mean working.
men as this term Is ordinarily under.
stood"
Names Of very few prominent men
appear In the lists OF pass holders.
Pending the decision In the Schultz
case some lines Issue passes to law
yers and doctors, but the principal
lines do not.
Section 2 spf the anti-pass law per.
mits the issuance OF passes to en-
ployes whose chief occupation Is ser.
vice to the roads, to their families,
to the officers, to sleeping car en-
pioyes, linemen, ETC., to postofiice In
spectors to caretakers of live stock
ETC., to officers and attaches OF homes
Of reform, etc, to superannuated en-
ployes, to ministers of religion, to po'
llcemen and firemer to persons exclu'
sively engaged In charitable and
elemosynary institutions, travelling
secretaries OF railroad Y. M. C. A..
school children, etc. Passes issued ia
these classes therefore, named in the
reported lists were legally Issued