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Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-05-07
Ebony, the Wood OF Kings.

While many of the hardwoods in use
at the present day are of comparatively
recent introduction. ebony was known
and highly esteemed by number of
ancient races and used by them for
kingly and other purposes While the
name ebony is given 10 the wood Of
several varieties OF trees. all kinds are
OF great density and dark color. the
heaviest varieties being. as rule, also
t1ie darkest. There are three varieties
OF ebony well known IN the trade. The
ebony from the Gaboon coast OF africa
Is tho darkest. The Madagascar ebony
Is tho densest. The Macussar ebony
furnishes the largest pieces. London is
still the chief mart for this wood, and
from there It is shipped to the various
countries In which it Is used for manu-
featuring purposes - Popular Me
chanics
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-05-07
NEW IDEA IN SANDWICHES.
Oeheaoy That Is Popular with Our
English Cousins.

An unusual sandwich is the Devon.
snlre- 1t Is thoroughly English. Put
han pound of Vienna -four into a
basin, add half teaspoonful of salt,
level teaspoonfm of castor sugar and
tull teaspoonful Of yeast powder,
then rub two ounces OF butter into the
hour. and when thoroughly mixed
molsten with a well-beaten egg and
enough milk to form a fairly soft
dough
hnead the latter Just sufficiently to
make 1t into a perfectly smooth ball.
then turn 1t from the mixing basin on
TO Toured board, and after rolling
It out to about the thickness of a quar-
ter of an inch, cut it out into rounds
with plain or fluted cutter of about
the size of five shilling piece and
bake the scenes at once on a Toured
TIN. Just before they are done brush
them over with beaten egg, and on
taking them from the oven let them
cool on wire rack or sieve.
Shortly before they are required
split the scenes through the middle
with a sharp knife and spread all the
pieces with thick clotted cream. then
cover half the number with a layer Of
money and close the sandwiches.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-05-07
An UnI~oky Citizen.

Yes. sir" said the town story tell
er, "he wuz the onluckiest teller that
ever drawed the breath Of Life an q
weeks wages"
you don't sayT
Fact. Clumb q pine tree once when
he seen the sheriff comm to levy on
him, hRrricane come along. blowed
the tree down an landed him In the
only vacant seat In the sherifrs buggy;
sheriff started to jail with him; met by
lynchin' party, who mistook him fer
'nuther man. an strung him up. an
he'd almost quit kickin' when some
un cut him down an hauled him home
Jest as his mother-in-law had finished
writn' his obituary an wuz standin'
before the glass to see how well she
looked in mournin' Atlanta Oonsti-
tuition.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-05-07
Crown Of Lamb.

The success Of this dish depends
largely upon your butcher. You need
two racks Of young lamb chops. They
should be cut and "frenched," but not
entirely separated. These two racks
should be tied together with the bones
towards the inside. forming a perfect
circle. Put in bakingpan and roast
from 35 to As minutes, according to
the heat of your oven. basting the
meat frequently. This should be
served on large platter. and the In.
side Of the crown" should be filled
with two cans of French peas that
have been heated with a tablespoon of
butter. Garnish the outside of the
crown with Saratoga potatoes and
parsley. If your guests are not many
and you have an exceedingly large
platter. you can serve this entire
course on the one platter.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-05-07
some n-sti.h L.v-.S,.~.

1t mar surprise some folks to learn
that plenty OF British laws have been
drawn up so carelessly and written in
such muddled language that they are
quite useless for their intended pur-
pose.
One 81 the acts passed In George
HIS reign, far instance, states that
the proceeds OF penalties were to be
given half to the informer and half to
the poor OF the parish. The absurdity
lies In the fact that the only penalty
which could be indicted was one Of
trsnspo<tation for fourteen years
In 1865 q well known q. c. created
lot % amusement by proposing an
amendment worded as follows: Every
dog found trespassing ON inclosed land
unaccompanisd by the registered own
er Of such dog or other person. who
shall on being asked for his true name
and address may be then and there
destroyed by such occupier or by his
orders" This gem OF meaninglessness
was. however, not passed.-London Tit
Bits
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-05-07
A French DIsh.

A favorite dish In French family
consists Of Spanish mackerel served
with young leeks. The leeks, with
their leaves on, are boiled for half an
hour in sailed water and tablespoon.
full OF butter. Meanwhile a Spanish
mackerel that has been split down the
back is seasoned inside and out with
salt and pepper. folded and brushed
thoroughly with melted butter and
oroiled for ten minutes on each side.
The fish is served in the middle of
the platter with the leeks arranged
around 1t and accompanied By a rich
cream sauce seasoned with parsley
and lemon juice.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-05-07
TABLE DELEGATES
GOOD THINGS TO SET BEFORE
THE FAMILY.
Present Fancy 10 for JsIIleS-Soms Of
tho Best Filling for PiesPrune
Pudding an AppetizIns
Dessert

Everything seems to be jellied of
late that was never so used before.
such as cucumbers, mint. etc. Now
II Is sweet pickle. This Is to be served
with roast meats. Take good. sweet
picked peaches. pears, mangoes or
melons. Gelatine is dissolved and
hot pickle strip added. When cooled
the cut-up pickle is put in, with some
cut-up fresh orange and a few tea
spoonfuls OF maraschino cherries. both
truit and strip. Cool like any gelatine
and serve with lamb or beef or poultry.
Filling for Pies. - Canned blueber-
ries, favored with wine, may now be
used for pies or tartlets Pineapple
makes nice filling, also, and a choco-
late cream filling with meringue in
naky pastry is another change.
Peaches and pears canned, but not
sweetened. make excellent salad with
lettuce. Serve mayonnaise whitened
with considerable whipped cream. A
little orange and apricot may be used
with the other two fruits, or a very
firm not over-ripe banana. This is
suitable for a last course at lunch
con instead of the customary dessert
OF pastry or sweets.
Prune Pudding.-A prune pudding,
which is favorite when once known.
may be made from a cupful Of prunes
stewed soft, the beaten whites of six
eggs, half cupful of sugar and some
vanilla Stone and mash the cooked
prunes and stir them into the white
OF egg. Sift half teaspoonful of
cream of tartar into the half cupful
OF sugar; add one teaspoonful of va
nilla- Bake in round earthen
dish until firm. Serve at once with
whipped cream. Do not jar this souf
ne while baking. as it is likely to fall
1t should be Of a pale brown color
Dried Peaches-Dried peaches NAV
De soaked In strip Of sugar and
water, and wine or brandy added. for
compete without cooking. That ia
one expedient of light housekeeping.
Or course, they must be devoid of
skins
Dried peach pie should be made with
care. else it is tough and bitter. Soak
the peaches and stew gently. Throw
away the water first used IL II seems
bitter, for both peaches and apricots
are improved and made moro delicate
oy this seeming waste. Add the LIQUID
to the vinegar key, If you have one
After the peaches are boiled and
sifted add sugar and either a little
fresh butter or some cream, about a
half cupful for two medium-sized pies.
A little lemon rind or sherry are not
amiss in dried peach pie. Canned
ADriCOtq and poaoha,
nice pies, and plain canned apricots
make a delicious dessert. They may
be used also for tartlets or for short
cake in winter. On these use whipped
cream and garnish with crystallized
cherries If desired more fancifuI. II
at all unripe stew the apricots as If
they were fresh fruit Serve with
fancy crackers or cake.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-05-07
The Worlds Best Climate

IS not entirly free from disease, on the
high elevations fevers prevail, while on
the lower levels malaria is encountered
70 greater or less extent, according to
altitude. To overcome climate affect
ions lassitude, malaria, jaundice, bill
iousness, gever and ague, and general
debility, the most effective remedy is
Electric Bitters, the great alternative
and blood purifier; the antidote for
ever from Of bodily weakness, nervous
ness, and insomnia. Sold under guar
antee at John E. Jackson's drug store.
Prices SOC.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-05-07

advocating clean politics and pure cleo
tons Some of them have been so
brave on these lines as to censure Gov
ernor Swanson for nominating w. F.
Rhes as member of the State Corpo-
ration Commission and to condemn the
Democratic members of the General
Assembly for his confirmation. But it
is very inconsistent to censure Swanson
and the Legislature for their conduct in
the Rhea matter. to clamor for clean
politics and honest elections and then
silently acquiesce in the redistricting bill.
which was passed by the Legislature
and approved by Governor Swanson.
Inc avowed purpose of that bill, to
speak euphoniously, was to secure the
district for the Democrats, but, to speak
in plain English, the object was to steal
the district from the Republicans. And
IN passing it the members who support
ed 1t violated the oath they took to sup
port the Constitution when they were
sworn in; and Mr.. Swanson violated the
Constitution when he signed and ap-
proved the measure. No one, who is in
telligent enough to construe the clause
IN the Constitution which provides for
the State into Congress
ional districts, will deny that this re-
dlstricting bill is violent infraction of
the Constitutional provision.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-05-07
The Detsriornting Turkish Lady.

Eating sweetmeats, smoking cig2-
rettes. scolding the slaves and talking
scandal arc the chief diversions OF the
Turkish lady. with now and then q Wis
It to low class theater. and her ply
sique. and with 1t that Of the race, is
rapidly deteriorating for want OF fresh
air and exercise. The much disputed
question as to whether woman is the
possessor OF an immortal soul has left
its mark ON the female population.
They have ceased to base any great
hopes on such an uncertainty and live.
feed aud behave so like the beasts that
perish" that to the dippant modern
Turk 1t seems that. If endowed with
souls at all. they must be so small as
to be scarcely worth the trouble OF
savtng.-Chambers' Magazine
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-05-07
SprInqerIe.

One pound Of -four, one pound
sugar. four eggs, lump of butter the
size OF a walnut, one level teaspoon.
rul OF baking potash dissolved In a
tablespoonful Of milk. Mix sugar and
butter, then add the eggs and beat for
10 minutes. stir in the flour, the pot.
ash and the milk and knead well. Re.
serve one-half cup of the -four for use
on the pastry board and mold. Roll
out quarter OF an inch thick, press
well into the figures OF a springerle
mold (oe sure the mold is well Toured
but do not have the crevices flled)
cut apart and place on a table, upon
which is light sprinkling of anise
seed; leave there over night and in
the morning bake in a moderate oven
on waxed or oiled tins.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-05-07
The Democrats and Rhea.
(Culpeper Enterprise.l

1t is minated that an effort will be
made to have the State Convention.
which meets in Roanoke on June 18th,
lndorse the nomination and election of
Judge Rhea as a member of the Corpor-
alton Commission. Governor Swanson
commenced his fight for the governor
ship without proper appreciation for the
people, Boosting that he had the in
dorsement of Virginia's delegation in
Congress; and in his selection of Judge
Rhea as member of the Corporation
Commission ne very clearly showed his
disregard for the wishes of the people.
VIII convention of Democrats ignore
the people? Will it add insult to injury
by indorsing Judge Rhea? Can the
State Convention afford to disregard
the sentiment of the great masses of
the people? Beware, gentlemen, be-
ware! Judge Rhea unindorsed is a
heavy load, Can the Democratic party
afford to carry the weight of indorse-
ment?
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-05-07
To Remove Stains.

Most stains will yield to simnle
treatments. II they do not, soak them
In javelle water, then rinse. Javelle
water is the most effective OF all
cleaning fluids. and is cheap-a gallon
costs only few cents. Dissolve one
pound of sal-soda in a quart OF hot
water, and add II to the clear LIQUID
left after dissolving half a pound Of
chloride of lime in two quarts OF
water. This must be tightly corked
and kept in a dark place. Never use
1t on anything but white clothes. for
1t will take out color from a fabric
To whiten clothing, put two or three
tablespoonfuls of the liquid into the
water In which the garments are to be
boiled
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-05-07
The Bank of England employs about
1000 people.
IL Reached the Spot.

Mr.. Humphrey, who owns a large
genel@. store at Omega, O., and is pres
ldent of the Adams Country Telephone
Co., as well as of the Home Telephone
Co., of Pike Country, o., says of DR..
Kings New Discovery: 'It saved my
life onse. At least think it did. 1t
seemed to reach the spot the very
seat of my cough,-when everything
else failed" DR.. Kinw's New Discovery
not only reached the cough spot; it
heals the sore spots and the weak spots
IN throat, lungs and chest. Sold under
guarantee at John E. Jackson's drug
store. soc. and $1,OO. Trial bottle
free.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-05-07

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O.
We, the undersigned, have known f. j
Cheney for the last is years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions. and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by his firm.
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN.
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo. O.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally.
acting directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces Of the system. Testimonials
sent free. Price, 75c per bottle. Sold by
all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipa-
ton.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-05-07
MEATS THAT
care needed In the Preparation Of
Lamb and Mutton.

An experienced housewife declares
that both lamb and mutton should be
more carefully prepared than the 9th.
er meats. First, the loose fat which
comes wrapped around such a roast
should be removed, washed carefully
In salty water and set to work in a
dish OF cold water into which a very
little bicarbonate of soda has been put.
Then the roast proper instead Of
being washed or wiped, as usual,
should be thoroughly scraped with
a sharp knife until every bit of skin
has been removed, without, however.
cutting away any Of the fat, and next
the meat should be freely rubbed with
salt. After this. the loose fat, which
has meanwhile been soaking, should
be wiped quite dry and fastened
around the roast with long skewers.
Finally, this outer layer should be
rubbed over with salt and at last the
roast Of lamb or mutton Is ready for
the pan.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-05-07
inexpensive PuddInn-

One-half cup shortening, one Gun
moiasses. one cup cold water, two and
one-half cups flour. one level teaspoon
soda, one-half level teaspoon each OF
cinnamon and cloves. one-fourth level
teaspoon mace, one cup raisins, seed
ed. and cut IL two.
Melt the shortening. but do not
neat 1t; add the molasses and the wa
ter; then the flour sifted with the soda
and spices. Add the raisins, beat well.
and turn into mold or one pound
baking powder cans, and steam for
three hours. Serve with hot sauce or
hard sauce.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-05-07
A Novel Ham DIah-

Thicken a quart of rich milk by
letting it stand in a warm. but moi
not place over night. Then put into
cheese-cloth bag and let it drain
thoroughly. When it will drip nc
longer beat the drained milk for g
few minutes or until it is smooth and
creamy; add half teacupful of sweet
cream, with pepper and salt to taste
and at the last moment, cold boiled
ham from which all the fat has been
removed. Stir together Thoroughly
and serve on crisp lettuce leaves gar,
nished with sliced olives.-Delineator
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-05-07
Birds Nest PuddInn.

Pare six apples and take out the
cores without breaking them. Put
the apples In an earthen dish, I'LL the
holes with sugar. Make a batter of
one pint OF milk, two teaspoonfuls of
nour and three eggs. Pour this over
the apples and bake till fruit is soft
Serve with sauce.
Cream Sauce-One-half cup butter
beaten till real light one cup sugar.
one-half cup milk. two teaspoons -four
set dish In cup Of hot water and stir
till creamy.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-05-07
Hot Ham sandMIchaa-

A housewife who was tired of serv
Ing cold sliced ham advises other peo
pie to try hot ham sandwiches.
Cut thin slices Of white bread and
spread half Of them with soft butter
and the remaining half with finely
chopped ham," said abe. Press the
slices together and remove the crust
Beat one egg slightly, add one-hali
cup milk and strain over the sand
wiches. When moistened place them
In a hot frying pan with two level
tablespoons of butter. Brown on
both sides and serve at once"
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-05-07
The Price Of Bad Roads.
(Richmond Times-Dispatch.


In reducing the good roads question
to the dollars and cents basis, the de-
partment of agriculture has handed the
farmers and country tax payers gen.
orally an argument which they ought
to find irresistible. The departments
figures are based on careful and ex-
haustive tests. They demonstrate that
the actual cost of hauling, per ton
mile, IS "a cents over dry, sandy roads,
81 cents over earth roads of the usual
muddy and rutted variety, liz cents on
broken stone roads in ordinary condi-
ton, and cents on broken stone roads
in good condition.
Thls means, concretely, that good
roads pay ample cash dividends, and
that the saving which they make DOS
sible far overbalances the cost of con-
struction- A road of broken stone
means consistently reduced expenses as
long as it lasts. 1t cost the farmers
81, $50, 900 to haul the wheat crop to
the railroad in 1906. This was an av-
erage price, for all drayage, of 10 cents
ton mile. But where there were i'm
proved roads, the figures show that the
drayage cost was only 10 cents per ton
mile. Had all the corn, wheat and cot
ton crops of 1906 been hauled over good
roads the producers of them would
have saved S27, 200, 900.
How long will Virginia farmers con-
tinue to pay the heavy toll of bad
roads?
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-05-07
Health Coffee" ia really tho c,o.,

Health Coffee" is really the closest
Coffee Imitation ever yet produced.
This clever Coffee Substitute was re.
Gently produced by DR.. Shoop of Racine
Wis. Not a grain of real Coffee in it
either. DIR. Shops Health Coffee is
made from pure toasted grains, with
malt, nuts, etc. Really it would fool an
expert-who might drink it for Coffee.
No 20 or 80 minutes tedious boiling.
MADE in minute" says the doctor.
Sold by Harrison, Barns & Co.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-05-07
THURSDAY. MAY Z, 1908.
THE DIFFERENCE DISCOVERED.

The Democrats are at last discover
ing that there is not only distinction
but vast difference between what they
call tariff reform and what the Repub-
hcans call tariff revision. We strongly
suspect that they knew of this differ
ence all the while and pretended to con-
found the two terms for a purpose
That purpose was to create an impres-
SION that Mr.. Roosevelt and other lead
ing Republicans held the same views on
the tariff as do the Democrats. But
they can no longer play that game.
Those Republicans who now speak in
favor OF tariff revision, without a sin
gle exception, declare that Protection
must be the central idea of any tariff
revision that is made. On the other
hand, the Democrats are now proclaim
ing that we must have tariff reform
with tariff for revenue as the controlI-
ing idea We believe we know of one
exception, Senator Daniel, who not a
great while ago outlined platform for
his party and strongly sustained the
doctrine of protection. Our Demo
cratic contemporaries have recently
been saying much about Senator Daniel
but they fail to remark anything as to
his views on the tariff.
1t is well that the people should have
the positions of the two parties on this
important economic question we'll de-
fined They then will be able to make
an intelligent choice between the two
at the coming Presidential election. The
Democrats now boldly declare that the
recent so-called panic was the outcome
OF the protective policy of the Republi-
can party. They predicted that the
Dlngley tariff bill would paralyze trade
and bring disaster to the country when
1t was first enacted; but they denied
with great emphasis that the ten years
of unequaled prosperity which this
country enjoyed under that law result
cd from its wise protective features.
If it could cause the one condition. whv
not the other?
On the other hand the Republicans
claim that the great prosperity of the
past ten years was due in great meas
ure to the protective tariff. That claim
is reasonable when one contrasts its
work with what was witnessed under
the operations of the Wilson-Gorman
bill, which was in force for four years.
from 1893 to 1897.
Under the Dingley law high prices
have prevailed, and with high prices we
always have prosperity. And though
there is now a measurable stagnation in
trade these high prices continue. La
Dor is still demanding and receiving
high wages and farm products are still
In active demand, with as good prices as
were ever known.
If the people want things cheap there
Is a sure way to get them.
Let the country return to the Demo
cratic economic policies and the wish
will be gratifed. Which will you take,
temporary stagnation and high prices,
or continued disaster with the cheap
and nasty?
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-05-07
Obscure Ar

I'm afraid that you dost appre-
eiate that composition" remarked the
musician,
No." answered Mr.. Cumrox; Jn
All rrankness, must say / don't It
keeps me guessing"
Keeps you guessingf~
Yes. I always have three xsesses
why anybody wrote II In the drst
place. why anybody plays It In the
second place. and why anybody listens
70 u N the third"
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1908-05-07
THEY REFUSE TO SPEAK.

We have tried very earnestly to get
an expression Of opinion from the Dem
ocratic press Of Virginia upon the act
of the Legislature which provides for
redistricting the Fifth and Sixth Con-
gressional Districts. 1t seems that our
Democratic contemporaries cannot be
persuaded or provoked to say anything
about the matter. Are they silent
through fear or from shame? Perhaps
they are restrained by both emotions.
They, no doubt, fear to tell their hon.
est convictions in connection with this
disgraceful legislation of a Democratic
Legislature, believing that it will bring
their party leaders into contempt and
cast odium upon the party. But the
time must come when the Democratic
press will have to take its stand in de-
fence of the measure or openly repu-
date it. Silence, now, may then be TAX
en- for acquiescence in the infamy.e
Most of the Democratic newspapers
In Virginia have recently been warmly