Rensselaer Union, Volume 9, Number 47, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 August 1877 — How to Cook Tomatoes. [ARTICLE]

How to Cook Tomatoes.

Mr. SAinuel Jones Tlldew, late of OrffiHineroy Park, United Ht-Mes. will not be-the next candidate ofithe Democratic party for President There ia a greater railroad wrecker in <fltdiann. Give Uncle Jimmy Williams a chance to develop Jris talent, .if -you want to see Old Usufruct discounted. Tiie Kentland Gazette wants the dollar of tiie daddies’ Vyklie ( eur-J«u<il. How avaricious, to be sure! There are lots of people over this way who would be contented with a few millions of tlieir daddies’ dollars —to begin with. And there are many others (but don’t repeat these fauilly secrets) whose daddies never had any dollars to speak of. Seventy-five per cent, of adi of tiie persons of school age in the Southern states do not attend school, and it was even worse than this when slavery existed there. Is it any wonder that murder and violence afid ' Chlsoltn massacres are of frequent occurrence, or that Democratic majorities are so overwhelming, in tliat section, when tiie ignorance of a large proportion of the people is taken into consideration? Thera is a good deal of deniagogisiu in tiie labor resolutions which the Ohio Republicans thought necessary io append to their kite for a tail, at tlieir state convention last week. Cut out all tiie twaddle and what is left would not express a thought as sitm pie as the trutliful sentence “politicians are often deceptive;’* But if gudgeons are as 4 hungry in Ohio this year as they weie in Indiana last year, that kind of flapdoodle uughtjo be us attractive bait as a pnir of old blue jeans pantaloons.

Ignorant people bel'eve lies. It is difficult for them to comprehend the truth. This is one reason why a larger per dent, of ignorant people are found voting wi h tiie Democratic party than with tiie Republican par y. Governor Williams is a very illiterate man, yet lie will be a formidable rival of Hon. Duniel W. Voorhees for tiie United States senate, if the Democracy have control of the legislature -ayear hence. Ignorance, prejudice and bigojry are the Holy Trinity of Democracy. That there are gentlemen of intelligence, culture and liberality in the Democratic party is as true as that tlieir anti|x>dcs are to be found in the Republican ranks. The latter are as weeds in a field of corn, without vigilance aud good cultivation they injure tiie crop; tiie former are like oases, beuutiiul objects in the midst of frightful desolation, or like torches at uiglit tliat shine witii greater brilliance because of tiie darkness around. When economists talk about the private indebtedness of the country, in adding it together they find an aggregate that looks appalling to the casual glance; but an instant’s consideration will dispel much of its terrors. Like one of tiie evil genii described in tiie Arabian Nights’ Entertainments, when moving at large in tiie atmosphere of distortion it assumes colossal proportions and darkens tiie sky, but it is capable of being reduced to infinitely smaller compass with very little effort of him who wields tiie magical wand of reflection. To illustrate: A, B, C, D and E owe an aggregate of |500; A owes B SIOO, B owes C SIOO, U owes D SIOO, D owes E SIOO, and E owes F $100; but when A sells one hundred dollars’ worth of corn lie pays B tiie SIOO mortgage on his4o-acre wood lot, B pays C for the calves he bought of him last fall, C pays D for the horse he got in the spring, D pays E the amount of his store bill, and E goes and takes up his note at F’s bank. Thus SIOO has fully and honestly and satisfaecorially paid up SSOO of tlie*‘enormous indebtedness which the poor people of this misgoverned nation are struggling under,” according to the figures of Mr. D. Magogg and his friend Green Baeker.

The barbarian hordes of Russia and Turkey’, assisted more or less by the newspaper correspondents in London, England, and the daily press of this country, are beginning to do some tolerablo fair lighting, for foreigners. Last week, basing its statement upon the telegraph despatches published in its Daily exchanges, The Union announced a Russian victory at Rutschuck, and encouraging progress before Plevna. But the next reporls did not confirm the last part of the statement; for, instead of progress, they met disaster, and were compelled to retire with a loss of something like 8,000 of the 40,0(k) troops they were operating with against that position. It appears to have been a sanguinary battle for the numbers engaged in it. Since then, however, the Muscovites received reinforcements and advanced against the Moslems. They have recovered their lost ground near Plevna. Thus far, although meeting with minor - reverses (more considerable in Asia Minor) the balance of results Is largely on the side of Russia. Turkey has lost all of one-third of her territorial possessions in Europe, and probably quite as many soldiers, in killed, wounded and prisoners. It id; and must bo to the end, au unequal fight, with the

advantage of .money, numliers, discipline and military training" on tiie side of Russia; and, more than all these, she represents the better civllizulten, if that of the most enlightened Christian peoples be taken for the standard. Wanted, a good, old fashioned; out-aml-out Republican party organ at Rensselaer. There is a long-felt want here for music of this kind, which ought to be supplied before tiie next politicnl campaign opens, if tiie publicans care about getting control of all of the local offices. It must be distinctly understood that The Union cannot be relied upon for such e.ilerI tainment. It long ago stepped out of I party ranks, and hereafter will advo- ■ eate such measures us in its coinpre- ■ lieiislon seem Calculated to result in i the most good to the largest number, and tiie election to cilice of those liien whom it believes are the best qualified to perform the duties in accordance with law and the most liberal impartiality to individuals. Let Ute managers of the Republican organization In Jasper county heed this seasonable warning and be governed as wisdom shall dictate. Let all who feel interested, even in the remotest degree, understand tliut The Union is purely, absolutely independent on the subject of politics; and is not, nor cannot be, subseivient to the dictates of political organizations should they conflict with its standard of 1 ight.

This delicious vegetable is now plentiful in our gardens, and we give a few of tiie waya—in wliivllT~Tt~xan be prepared. We do no; propose to tell anything very new, but only how to cook tomatoes in a few excellent and simple ways. Who has not at some time been served with a dish called “stewed tomatoes,” only pieces of the fruit swimming in a greasy pinkish liquor, pad tasting as vile ns it looked; and who doos not welcome them whin slewed to a smooth, rich consistency and delicately seasoned? To blanch tomatoes, pour boiling water over them, and remove the skins with a sharp kuifa. U’heu this is done ent ti:e n into a saucepan and simmer slowly fur from twentv to forty niintilrs; If the tomatoes nni very ripe hiid juicy they need longer boiling t<> retfttee The liquor. Alteritantrst~flfleet! minutes seasoirwith pepper, ralt, and, if they are quite sour, n teaspoonful of white sugar to ■each .quaxL J.uct b font-.Qtyj ate done thicken with a roux. made by melting a Y-fl l ' 1 blespoonful of butter in a saucepan, and stirring into this a tablespoonful of flour. When smoothly mixed, add the tomatoes gradually; boil up once and serve. This may be varied, according to taste, hy stewing a little minced onion or parsely or both with the- tomatoes. Bread or cracker crumbs inay be used, instead «f the roux for thickening. In that case add a piece of butter when you put in the other seasonings.' For baking, select largo tomatoes. Scoop ou! a part of the inside, but du not skin them. Chop very fine some cold cooked meat, cliickeu/iamb, beef, or veal. " Any of these may bp used, or the different kinds may be mixed; a very little park, with any kind of meat makes n pleasant seasoning. Fry a very little, minced oni m in butter, and when jnst colored stir in the chopped meat, a few bread crumbs, and one or two spoonfuls of stock; season with salt, pepper and minced parsley. When hot through take from the fire anl add the beaten yolk of an egg. Fill the touiat'.cs with this dressing, dust the top with bread crumbs, put a bit of b itter on the top of eacli, hud bake in n moderate oven about forty-five minutes. These nre a pretty garnish for any kind of ment. If served alone, pour a teiiiftto sauce in the bottom of the dish. A little green corn added to the stuffing makes a pleasant change. A inayonnftise of tomatoes make a very nice salad course for a company dinner, und is truly delicious nt any meal. Cl.oose tine tomatoes and place on the ice to become ns cold ns possible. Skin them with ft sh irp knife, without the aid of hot water; elire them and arrange on a dish so as to keep the form of then-hole tomato: place a sp >onfui of thick mayonnaise on each nr.d garnish the dish with parsley. Tomatoes are very nic.e for breakfast served in this way. Full directions for making the mnyontiaise have been given in the Weekly Herald under the head of “Lobster Salad." This di»h can be agreeably varied for many by slicing the tomatoes, mixing with them a small proportion of sliced onion, and serving with a dressing made of pepper, salt, un.stnrd, vinegar, and sugar in ft separate boat. Or each person may ndx a dressing nt table to suit himself, but in any case raw tomatoes are always greatly improved hy the use of ice, and should he kept perfectly col l. Scalloped tomatoes: Peel and cut in slices, rather thick. Line a deep dish with these and sprinkle bread crumbs thickly over them; season with butter, pepper, salt and >i little white sugar. Then another layer of tomatoes with the seasonings, and so o>i until the dish is full. Let the tomatoes be uppermost, with a bit of butter upon em h slice. Dv.st with tho bread crumbs and Dake for an hour. Cover the dish for half the time, then remove the cover and let it “brown. A favorite Southern dish is made by substituting greet! corn cut from the cob for the bread crumbs. Season with some fnt pork and a small onion mineetl tine, pepper nnd s«lt. Sprinkle with crumbs, and, for a large dishful, bake an hour.