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Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-05-27
Defense Of Canned Products.

That foods properly canned do not
deteriorate with age was a statement
made at a dinner of Gamers In Chica-
go few days ago. Suppose a custom.
er desired can of corn on February
%. 1920" said one of the speakers.
and was given corn canned in 1909.
1t would be rejected with a demand
for something fresher.' and. although
the 1903 article would be found as
fresh as that of 1920 It would be lost.
At a recent banquet in London canned
fruit taken from the ruins OF Pompeii
was found to be fresh and fine. There
should be law to compel the canning
of all products in such a manner that
they would keep for ages"
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-05-27
CEREMONIES OF PLow MONDAY.
Quaint obserssnces That Were Once
Universal In England.

Flowing operations In England do
not commence, as a rule, till the first
Monday after January II. and for that
reason 1t 10 known as Pillow Monday,
states an English writer. For centuries
the formal inauguration Of the blowing
season has taken place on this day, and
even now its quaint observances are
still kept mp In some part or other Of
the world.
Before the pious ancestors of the
present generation would begin to cul-
dvate the ground, in Catholic times,
they would attend a special service for
the dedication OF the pillow. At this ser
vice the plowmen kept lights burning
before certain images In churches, to
obtain blessing upon their work; and
they were accustomed, on this day, to
go about In procession, gathering mon
ey for the support of these pillow
lights" as they were called.
After the Reformation the religious
form Of the festival changed. The peas
antry used to arrange big professions
and collect money. which was after
ward spent In conviViality in the pub
lie house. 1t assumed quite q gay af-
fair. A plowman used to dress him
self up with ribbons and other gaudy
decorations, as the Fool Plow."
Thirty or forty companions, wearing
their shirts over their jackets, and
their shoulders and hats ablaze with
highly-colored ribbons. used to draw
the plow in state through the village,
preceded by one OF their number in the
dress Of an old woman, nicknamed
"BeSsy." Any who refused to contribute
to the funds had their gardens plowed
up. All the demonstrators would go
through the village with dancing and
singing. The whole scene was one Of
excited merriment.
Except in a few local instances these
quaint observances have passed away,
their places being taken by the more
serious occupation of blowing competi-
tons. In the north Of England and in
Scotland these contests are very popu-
lar
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-05-27
NOVELTIES FOR TEA TABLE
Little Accessories That Ado Much to
AttractiVeness.

A girl who has her own tea table
can make it much more attractive by
often having little novelties. All girls
ike to try something new, and the
new things become by and by regular
favorites. One of these novelties is
TO put about a spoonful of orange
marmalade in a cup of tea 1t gives
delicious flavor and is a change
from the usual slice Of lemon.
Many persons have served marina
lade sandwiches with tea, but it is
newer to use the marmalade in the
tea and some other kind of sand
wiches. Those made with a nut paste
would be good, or pate de foie rras.
Swedish waters buttered and heated
would also be delicious.
Some girls do not care for tea and
are very fond of chocolate, so it is a
good plan to serve chocolate. too. for
ones friends. 1t can either be done
by having the chocolate ~ent up from
the kitchen all made or by using an
instantaneous chocolate for unex-
pected company. The latter is made
by pouring boiling water o-er II Just
like tea, except that it must be
stirred until dissolved. s
Home Companion.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-05-27
Steamed Apple PUDDING.

Is made with two cupfuls OF -four
four teaspoonfuls Of baking powder
one-half teRspOonful OF salt, two table
spoonfuls of butter and three-fourths
of a cupful of milk. Sift the dry in.
gradients. work in the butter, and add
the milk slowly. mixing with a knife
and roll out on a Toured board. Cut
four apples into eighths; put them in
the middle of the dough. and sprinkle
with sugar. Draw the dough up around
the apples and lift into a buttered
mold carefully. so that the apples dc
not break through. Cover tightly, and
steam one hour and 40 minutes.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-05-27

Brown an onion, sliced. in two table
spoons Of butter; add two tablespoons
of flour, and cook until frothy. Add
salt and pepper and one pint of stock
made from the bones and trimmings of
whatever meat is at hand. After boil
ing few minutes add three cups OF
meat, nicely trimmed; turn into a bak
ing dish and cover with hot mashed
potato (reheated). Brush over the DO.
tato with the yolk of an egg diluted
with little milk, brown in the oven
and serve at once.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-05-27
In Memory Of =

Old New England graveyards are
not the only ones which contain Gu.
rious epitaphs. The old-time dweller
of Maine who died OF falling tree"
as his headstons asserts, had a fellow
in misfortune in far-off Australia, as ID
shown by w. A. aillie-Grohman's
1.-THE Tyrol and the Tyrolese."
A wooden slab. painted with the rop-
resentation Of a PROSTATE tree under
which lies a man in spread-eagIe atti.
fude. bears testimony to the violent
death OF Johann Lemberger, aged
62A years. This upright and yirtu-
Gus youth was sQuashed by a falling
tree"
The record of Michael Gerstner ia
even more succinct and convincing. He
Climbed up, fell down. and was dead. /"
Youths Companion.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-05-27
Teleqraph Letters.

A novelty in correspondence, re-
Gently inaugurated by the French post
office department, has met with such
success that it might be tried all over
the world. This is the telegraphic
letter. The hours between 9 D. m.
and 4 a. m. are not busy ones for the
French Geographic lines. So the postal
authorities decided to turn these hours
to some use. Therefore, If one misses
the post for a provincial town in
France to-day one can at the rate OF
100 words for 20 cents have the letter
telegraphed and delivered by the first
post next morning. The scheme is
very simple and is working admirably
in Paris.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-05-27
Lo0laal lnfanAnAA

Lord Lucas, who is 10 ably sup
porting Mr.. Haldane In the territorial
scheme. tells a good story OF a teacher
In a Midland town noted for his pa
triotic fervor. One day he was explain
ing to his GLASS what he thought was
sad lack Of proper spirit in the aver
age English boy. Nov, Tommy" he
said, tell Us what you would think
II you saw q Union Jack waving proud
ly over the field Of battle" 81 should
think" was the logical reply of
Thomas, that the wind was blowing"
From n. 4. p.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-05-27
Rolled Oats Bread

This makes two loaves. Take one
cup of rolled oats, put into bread pan,
turn on two cups of boiling water, stir
and while hot add a small tablespoon
of lard or half lard and half butter, a
heaping teaspoon of salt and two table
spoons of sugar; also two Of molasses
or one of dark molasses. Now add one
cup of cold water and, If cool enough.
add one-half yeast cake dissolved in a
little water. Now stir in all the white
flour it will take with a spoon. Set in
a warm place over night. In the
morning, with spoon fill your pans part
full.-let rise TO nearly top OF pan, then
bake an hour
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-05-27
Banana Cronuettes

This is a very nourishing dish, easily
prepared at few minutes notice. Peel
and scrape ripe bananas. Cut each one
in two pieces and cut on the sharp
end. making them look like croquette.
Roll them in chopped nuts OF any kind
either peanuts, hickory or walnuts.
Lay on leaf Of lettuce and serve with
little French dressing containing a
great deal Of olive oil. This is a splen-
did luncheon dish for the hungry
schoolboy.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-05-27
NEED A LITTLE SPECIAL CARE.
Chiidren's Aprons Must Be Looked
After to Insure Proper Appearance.

These should always be slightly
starched, IL left quite limp they will
not keep their appearance any time
and will very soon soil. Muslin pima
torres should be put through stin
starch and must always be starched
wet Wiring well and roll in a towel
Tor some time before ironing. Those
made of thicker material may be
slightly dried and then rolled up.
When ironing aprons always COM
mence with the embroidery. pulling it
out well and ironing very carefully.
The rest of the apron is, as a rule.
very simple to iron. Always keep the
top Of the apron at your left-hand side
and iron the material single when pos
sible.
II the pinafore is Joined up the back,
iron 1t double, first the front and then
the back, or iron it on the skirtboard.
IL there are tucks along the foot,
stretch them out well when ironing to
prevent them dragging. Iron as much
as possible with the thread of the ma
terial. A small iron must be used for
getting into all gathers. Always finish
on well round the armholes and iron
out all strings and iron round hens on
the wrong side.
II there is a full drawn front. it
sometimes looks well crimped.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-05-27

and preserves. The cook who pre-
pares this is a German and she calls
the simple dainty "gotterspeise"
Portuguese apples are prepared thus:
Choose IL apples, not too large. and
all OF one size. Peel them and remove
the core. Stew gently in strip until
tender. but not broken. Leave till
cold. Place in a glass or silver dish.
strain and then color the sirup pink
and fill the hollow in each apple with
red currant jelly, melted sufficiently to
be poured in. For the sirup use a
breakfast cup full of sugar. the same
Of water. the Juice Of one lemon and
the peel of half
An appeuzing way to prepare so
called sole-really fiounder-is to skin
and fillet two of the fish and season
with salt. pepper and a little lemon
juice. Place them in a well-buttered
fireproof dish. cover with buttered pa
per and bake in a moderate oven for
20 minutes. moistening with a little
stock For the sauce. Stew four
large tomatoes. When cooked rub
them through a sieve and mix with
them the juice of half lemon. a pinch
of salt and pepper and add the LIQUID
In which the fish has been cooked.
Stir well, make thoroughly hot and
pour over the fish. Chopped mush-
rooms or truffies may be added to the
sauce and a glass of wine should not
be omitted
Stewed chicken with olives is deli
cious. Cut the chicken into neat joints
and fry them in butter or sweet olive
oil in a saute PAM pour off the oil
and add finely minced shallot. Cook
for little time and then moisten with
rich brown stock or gravy. Cover
the pan and stew gently for about 35
minutes. About Is minutes before TAX
Ing up the chicken add 90 stuffed
olives. Dish up on a crouton of fried
bread and garnish with croutons. Pour
the sauce (strained) round the fowl
and serve.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-05-27
Ginder Snaps.

Mix together half-cup each of but.
ter and lard, Dreaming them thorough,
ly with two cups Of sugar, add a beat
en- egg, a cup Of molasses, a half-cur
OF strong hot cofree, a heaping tea
spoonful Of baking soda dissolved in
the coffee, teaspoonful each of CHINA
mon, cloves and ginger powdered, and
enough -four to enable you to roll out
the dough. Roll thin, cut out and
bake in a quick oven.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-05-27
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Division. Pullman sleeper and Cafe Car
TO Roanoke Pullman sleeper Roanoke TO
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Roanoke and Norfolk.
$50 a. m. daily for East Radford, Roam
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Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-05-27
klnqfsh SURPRISED campera-

A singular incident occurred one day
last week at Johns Pass. Mr.. and Mrs.
Homer M. Mohr of Lealman and a
friend were camping there. While Mr..
Mohr was cooking dinner a big king
fish jumped out of the water on to the
beach, nearly upsetting a kettle which
was on the fire. All made a grab for
1t and took it up to a higher place on
the beach to prevent its escape. The
kinghsh was four feet long and
weighed a little over fifty pounds
There is no reason to doubt the story.
for Mr.. Mohr took the fish home and
he and his friends Toasted on kingfish
steak.
Though fish have been Known to
throw themselves on Florida beaches
when pursued by sharks or porpoises.
Mr.. Mohr's experience is unique only
In the fact that the kingfish might be
said to have thrown itself at the camp
ers--Petersburg (Fla) Times.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-05-27
A Constant Motto.

A representative of a firm of house
hold decorators was one day called to
the suburban home of an eccentric
Bostonian, father of a large and in
teresting family, including a number
of girls.
AS the decorator went through the
house for the purpose of giving the
estimate for redecoration desired by
the Bostonian. his attention was caught
by a legend, framed and prominently
displayed over the mantel in the room
of each girl, reading:
Learn to say yes"
Would you mind telling me what
that means?' asked the decorator.
nodding to the legend, and addressing
his question to the daughter who was
acting as his guide.
oh" explained the girl. blushing,
that's one of dads ideas. There are
eight of us girls. you know!"-Har-
per's Weekly.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-05-27
The Modern Physics of Epicurus.


Let us ask ourselves II. in our
theories of atoms and electrons, we
have really advanced beyond the ideas
of the ancients. Democritus certainly
advanced a theory of atoms, and Epi
Gurus taught that an infinite number
OF atoms. existing from all eternity in
Infinite space, continually in motion.
were the elements of that matter of
which the universe is composed. 1t is
true that our modern theory of atoms.
at first sight, seems to resemble close
ly that of these two philosophers; for
In the air of a room we suppose bill.
lions of atoms; We believe in the con
tinuity of matter, and therefore that
all matter is ultimately made up of
atoms. The ancients' conception of
atoms was a flight of the Imagination.
but the modern theory is supported
by measurements of weight, magni-
tude and speed.-Prof. John Trow-
bridge, in Atlantic.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-05-27
TREE HOUSES OF THE PAPuANs.
Cool and Clean, But Not Built for
SomnambuIists-

The famous tree houses of Papua
are rapidly disappearing before the
march of civilization and settlement
in the colony.
The tree house-a neat and well
built habitation, placed at an enor-
nous height among the branches of a
forest tree and reached only by a
swinging ladder-was primarily In
tended as refuge from enemies. Now,
however, that the government has
brought the wild tribes under control
the native prefers to live in a house
that demands less skill in construc-
ton.
There are still many tree houses to
be seen, though few or none are be-
ing built. In the northeastern district
OF Papua (where much valuable sugar,
rubber and cocoanut land lies ready
foT taking up) the government officials
on their regular tours of inspection
often sleep at night in the house Of
some hospitable native village con-
stable. who draws his ladder up at
shutdown to a doorstep 80 feet high in
the air.
These tree houses are exceedingly
cool, clean and picturesque. with the
roofs of native made thatch and walls
and floors Of waited boughs.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-05-27
PlckIinu Eccs at Table.

Take a hardboiled egg, remove the
shell, cut in two and put on salt and
pepper, and then squeeze the egg a lit
tie, or crack the hard yolk with the
fork or knife blade. so it will allow
the vinegar to run into the bowl OF
white, as 1t holds the hard boiled and
cracked white.
To squeeze a little with the fingers
is more convenient and cracks the
yolk in several directions. so as tc
allow more vinegar to be absorbed.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-05-27
srILL RETAINED HIS BELLE
Magistrate Clearly Had No High opIn-
Ion Of Supreme Court.

Col. Blank, e police magistrate Of
Toronto, has local reputation for dis
pensing justice in his equity mill with
no especial regard for the intricacies
o. the law. The colonel is highly re-
spected in the community Every man
gets equal and exact justice in his
court Sometimes the lawyers appeal
from his decisions, claiming they are
not based on the law as it stands on
the books. The defense in a case Of
some moment appealed once, and kept
on appealing until the court Of last re-
sort was reached.
The colonel came into his office one
morning and was met by a legal
friend.
Good morning. colonel" said the
friend, Il must congratulate your lord
ship this morning"
What is the provocation?"
Haven't you seen the morning pa
persf The supreme court has con-
flrmed your Judgment In the case OF
So-and-So."
Well" the colonel replied, as he
drew or his gloves. 81 still believe I'm
right
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-05-27
For ouInsy Sore Throat.

Someone. I have forgotten who,
asked for cure for this painful trou-
BILE. have known the following to be
very successful: Mix thoroughly equal
parts Of alcohol and glyosrin. and one
tablespoon Of mixture to ons-half glass
OF water and use a. q gargie. II Ia
ken when throat first shows trouble
will usually break up the attack. Use
the gargls frequently. 1'hts - good
for any sore throat
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-05-27
Woman's Weapons.

II . woman has . soft voice. II her
dress IL only the right kind CT sim
plioity, II aha knows how to look down
and look up ct the psychological mo-
msnt, II she has only mastered the art
of combining the wisdom Of the SER
pert with the gsntiensss Of the dove.
she can outwft . dozen Of the stsreo-
typed brand Of advsrtursssss.--L.ady's
Pictorial, London.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-05-27
Wine Sauce for Mutton

Take one tumbler of currant Jelly.
one tumbler Of tomato catsup. one tea.
cupful Of brown sugar, one tumbler of
wine. one wineglassful of brandy, one
half pint of mutton gravy, from which
grease has been skinned. Thicker
this with little flour.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-05-27
Beef Loaf,

One and one-half cups Of bread
crumbs to two pounds of ground meat,
or hamburger steak, three level tea
spoons salt, half teaspoon of pepper,
or. If preferred, use poultry seasoning
to taste. Mix with milk and water, as
much as can be used and have 1t hold
together. Bake about an hour.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-05-27
HOMEMADE Chair Rottoms.

Take strong, heavy wrapping paper,
cut out the form you desire and with a
firm paste stick six thicknesses of the
paper together, making a thick paste
board. Trim the edges smooth like
the pattern you cut, and with round
headed lacks nail it to the frame. Aft
er it is well dried varnish it and you
have a neat. strong seat to the chair,
with little or no expense.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-05-27
Burnlars' League.

Rules OF . Burglars League" of
which he was president were found
on Jean Relauci, who was arrested re-
Gently at Lyons. One provided for the
exclusion Of "any member who shows
incapacity for the profession, and is
arrested thrice in succession" anoth-
or provided for an admission test; and
q third insisted on the equal division
Of the spoils.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-05-27
Snonna Candy

One cup Of table strip. one cup OF
granulated sugar. Let boil until II
cracks when dropped in cold water
Take two teaspoons Of baking soda,
rubbed smooth, stir soda quickly into
candy. After removing candy from
fire when thick turn out on buttered
platter and let cool.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-05-27
MetaIIuruical.

A man with a bronze complexion
went mp to a girl with silvery voice
and had the brass to attempt to kiss
her. She resisted and, giving him a
steely glance. called loudly for COP
per. "One of the finest" quickly ar
rived on the scene and, with irony in
his voice. made the man his prisoner.
"Alasi" cried the unfortunate. my
happiness y essl"
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-05-27
Officers
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.

+. THOMSON, Oh mn, Jacksonville Dist
4. g. WAGNER, Clear Fork District.
w. J. LESTER, Maiden Spring District.
Meetings of the Board of Superv.s-
ors for Tazewen county are as follow ):
Regular meetings first Monday in
January and fourth Monday in JUL.
Call meetings the second tuesday IN
each month except January and July.
S. NJ Graham, Clerk.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-05-27
JEST OF THE NATURE FAkER.
Remarkable Fish Was WhIffIetIt, Ac-
eordlna to FacetIous Waiter.

Seating himself at a restaurant Ia
bic Chicago man said:
Waiter. what kind Of nah have
your"
90" said the waiter. "all kinds
whitefish, bluefsh. gaylIngs, sea bass,
weakfish. perch"
"Pshsyi" yawned the customer.
cut that out. I'm tired OF those com.
mon fishes. Amt you got some new
kind OF fish; some kind 1 never ate
before?"
Well" said the waiter, the Whit.
netits Is very fine this morning."
What In thunder is n whifietit?"
why, don't q 1sh sharp like you
know what = whifnetit is? Common
enough here. You zee, the whifnetit
lives only In circular lakes. You 20
out and find q circular lake and hire
boat. Then you row out all alone
70 the middle OF the lake, about a mile
or so, and anchor. Then you take an
augur and bore q hole in the water.
and bait it by putting q piece of cheese
on the edge Of the hole. The while
tit comes up to get the cheese, eats
1t and IT makes him swell up so that
he can't get back down the hole"
We'll" said the customer, breath
less, what them"
why" replied the waiter, as he
filed a glass of water. you lean over
the side Of the boat and laugh the
whifnetit to death. Want q few?"-
Cleveland Leader.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-05-27

q quickly-made
dessert. She COW
ers the bottom of
a glass dish with
powdered sugar
and bread crumbs
mixed. over this
she puts a layer
of whipped cream
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-05-27
Quantity.

Don't you admire the big hats that
women are wearing?"
We'll" answered Mr.. MeeKton, 81
must say they look more like the
moneys WORTH
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-05-27
FOUR ODD DISHES
METHODS OF PREPARATION THAT
ARE NEW.
Quickly Made Dessert Has Founda-
ton Of Stale Brown Bread Crumbs
Portuguese Apples-Good Way
to Serve Sole.

This is the way one woman utilities
stale brown-bread crumbs and makes