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The HOusekeeDer.
by a Lady in the GernadntOrn Telegropb.
TSFTI-I EITCuEr

W.
USEFUL KITCHEN RECEIPTS
Ffckted Beet RO0t.-Thera are several spe
cies of beet root, which are used for different
purposes The white Sicilian beet, from yield
ing the most Saccharine matter, Is chiefly cul
tlvated IN France for the manufacture O
sugar and spirit. Another kind of beet is
grown extensively by farmers, called ..mangel
wurZel," which translated means "famine's
root" but which should more properly have a
name Indicative Of plenty, for many of the
roots weigh twenty, thirty and even sixty
common red beet of the garden, and the beta
rutgdris rubrd of the bOtanists: and the only
thing we could desire respecting this plant is.
that It might in reality be what the botanists
Term H. tWgdrts, or common, for a more nu.
tritiOus esculent could scarcely be found whe n
properly cooked, that is, boiled from one and
a:half to two and a-half hours, according to its
size 10 pickle beet roots, boil them till three
parts done, then when cold, peel them and cut
them into thin slices; put the cut slices into a
Jar, and pour on them hot Spiced vinegar, suf-
nclent to cover the whole.
Lemon Cdke.IBeat six eggs, the yOlks and
whites separately, till i'm solid frOtf: add to the
yolks the grated rind of a fine lemon and six
ounces OF sugar dried and sifted; beat this a
quarter OF an hour; shake i'm with the left
hand six ounces of dried -four: then add the
whites OF the eggs and the Juice Of the lemon :
when these are well beaten i'm. put it immedi-
ately into tins, and bake it about an hour i'm a
moderately hot oven.
Baked Siceet Appses.-Place them in a pan
With very little water. that the juice may not
Il
then put the apples i'm jar, cover them close
and bake them five or six hours. Sweet apples
should be baked long after they are tender.
BAKED Sour Apptes.-Place them i'm a pan |:
pour In teacuptul Of water and one of sugar !;
bake them slowly till done Eat them with
cream and the juice which cooks from them.
THE Use OF LEMONS.
do not think that there is an hundredth
part OF lemon-juice used generally as its val
liable qualities would seem to commend. 1
know OF nothing better as a stOmachic cor
receive as well as a strengthener Of the ner-
vous system. We all know that IL is used for
rheumatism, and have no doubt Is also good
Tor govt, IL taken regularly three times a-day,
and at least half a gill at time. 1t can be
taken in much or little water or no water at
all. Ii Is not unpleasant, one soon becomes
accustomed TO II, and would rather drink il
than with the pure water. For headaches il IS
the best cure have ever used. IL will relieve
IL in from ten to fifteen minutes, by a single
dose. would not advise less than half a gill
at time: l know people who take it three
times a-day as q preventive OF disease, and
as a refreshener in hot weather. II quenches
thirst, also, better than anything else. No
sugar.
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DR.. Carbally says: In descending stairs or
steep declivities while wearing high-heeled
shoes, which throws the weight of the body
upon the front part of the foot. the extra effort
made for the purpose of retaining the body
within the centre of gravity produces a direct
strain upon these tendons, causing rupture or
allow them TO be displaced 1t is no wonder.
then, that fashionable women waddle in
most ungraceful manner when they attempt
70 walk. They destroy their comfort TO follow
q ridiculous fashion, and acquire an ambling
And undignihed movement. People do things
20 follow fashion that their good sense would
cause them To be ashamed OF under any other
circumstances. Ladies wearing such shoes are
often obliged. for safety, to 90 down stairs
backward and they can be seen every day de
scendlng the steps OF our fashionable resi-
talking TO some imaginary person In the front
door as an excuse TO hide their awkward move.
ments.n
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COUSINS MAY MARRY.-After very careful
and painstaking inquiry, Mr.. George Darwin
has come to the conclusion that 1.-The widely
different habits of life of men and women In
civilized nations, especially among the upper
classes, tend TO counterbalance any evil from
marriage between healthy, closely related per-
sons" Mr.. Darwin's views are In q measure
sustained by DIR. Norni's inquiry into the com
Mune Of BatZ- BatZ Is rocky, secluded,
oeean-washed peninsula OF the Loire In
ferieure, France containing over 1900 people,
81 simple habits, who don't drink, and commit
no crime. For generations they have inter
married, but no eases have occurred OF de-
formation, albinOism, blindness or malforma-
ton, and the number of children born Is above
The average
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ASThey were playing Les Deux Chas-
seurs- at a little French town the other day
when fearful storm came up, and after one
deafening peal OF thunder the audience was
electrified 10 see the bear, one OF the char
aeters Of the piece, rise on his htnd-iegs and
IieHsly cross himself.
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THRISTMAS GOODS.
USEFUL HOLIDAY GOODS AT REDUCED
PRICES.
THE WHOLE LINE CARPETS AT COST.
NOW rs THE TINE To SAVE MONEY
The whole stock DRESS FABRICS at very much
Good Wool PoPLINs. ALPACAs. only lsc.
Ready-made Skirts at low prices, in Navy
Blue. Seal. Browns and ScaretS.
Black and ColoTed SILKS in bargains
Atwood CASHMERES and SERtsES, 37i.r
Cheapest House In CITY for CLOAKS S. 90 m.
MATELLESE CLOAKINGS down 81 90 t-.r M
Il. y. NAUDAIN.
d2o-tr sOS Market SPACE.
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HOLRAY GOODs,
"A Nhw Al PkkfsI 6bHEE1hA ! DC SaEAr,

~ h s:s;S Ssss.s, BET; en- and ron sss.
e and Matsasse saitinSs, waterproof Cloths. Reps
I Dr.. 49, Essysr and MOO Coetings,
dren,s Celored Hesie1y, in eresi vsrissy. Also,
sandksrchiefH Collar and Csas, Tia. scarfs and
button Kid aiovss onT D. =. s""irvsrd ssirts,
hhssg1uins. Towela Bed Gpsssds. 'Tssie Dsnask,
rods are nrst cla In every rsspers. Ssvine sses
Il 'scse4 With great e,ce and ARD oeered yssI low
market prices. Clafk's hest 100 md sDool Cotton
scents sp0Ol. Can and exami6s dl6-tr
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DOUGLASS,
9TH AND r SITS. est. Cloud 9TH AND SITS
GRAND OPENING OF NOVELTIES
FOR THE
HOL ID AVS.
Now open for inspection, . very large and choice
selection Of articles suitable for
HOLIDAY PRESENTS.
DOUGLASS,
9th and SITS. st. Cloud Building.
d11-tr
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T OOK OUT FOR THE HOLIDAYS!
CHR. RUPERT.
Kriss Krin&les Headquarters,
No. 4O3 aud 4O5 Serenth Street,
Between ID and northwest.
Importer OF all kinds
NEW TOYS AND FANCY GOODS
ADAPTED FOR
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.
Mr.. RUPERT takes great pleasure 70 inform
his numerous customers, and the public generally,
France and Germany the largest and best-selected
Fancy Goods. suitable for Holiday and New Years
Presents, among which We enumerate In part
Dolls OF every description.
Portmonnaies, Card Cases,
Work Stands, Fancy Baskets,
Perfumery, Writing Desks,
Backgammon Boards,
China Vases. Ornaments.
Rock and Spring Horses.
Wagons OF all descriptions.
And also states that in order to give nv custom
ers lncresed advantages and facility for the exami
nation OF my stock OF Goods, have fitted up large
store where viii at all times take great pleasure
call.
Ladies contemplating holding fairs would do well
to examine my stock before purchasing anywhere
else.
Those who wish 10 avoid the usual crowd are es-
pecially invited TO make their selections early as
convenient. d15-2w
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HOLIDAY GOODS.
PERRY q BROTHER
Arc no" 0nsr'ns y %sut lssee and choice assort-
LADIES, AND CENTS INITIAL HAND.
CoLSkE6 s3kpkRED scALLorEp HAND.
lElh4EkSiSEkkR hANpKERcHIErs,
sHKK n nAfAEEPPIhfEPkSCHiEFs,
BONNET AND GtINET BLACK SILKS
CLOTH-SHADEs COLORED Silks.
PEklNOT's CELEBRATED KID CLOVIS
PEfIKiS9T's GNDkESSED KID GLOVES,
sEAL-SKIN CLOAKs
ruRcLINED SILK CIRCULARS
BLACK CLOTH CLOAKs
LINEN pAnAsk TABLE CLOTHS, NAP
kINS 20 match,
LUPIN's BLACK GOODS,
BLACK CLOAKING vELVETs.
BLACK AND COLORED vELvETs for Trim
EyENIS& SILKS in IN qualities.
BLACK BROCADE Silks
LlGHT-COLOkED DAMASSE SILKS
WHITE AND COLORED GAUZES BoU
Kettles, &C., &C., &C.
Persons In search Of ssuseful "A nall a. ox,.
mental" HOLIDAY PRESENTS are invited 10
canine our Goods, which are marked i'm Pain
Figures, and q the LOVES CASH PRICES.
- Ons Prizes Oaiv.
PERRY q BROTHER
A>.x PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE,
o~C.-1 Corner at
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HOLIDAY GOODS.
just received. 500 pairs OF the Genuine
JC9LA aad MONOGRAM KID GLOVES
Ing. 5, and Buttons.
AL the newest shades AT from 81 per pair up; also
- complete line Of
Black and W hite Lace Scarfs and Barbs al-skia
Purses. Steel Purses, Russia Leather Port
monnaies jet and Horn Combs. Black
Garnet Pins and Ear Drops SIX and
Linen Handkerchiefs, Fans Ja-
bots, Ties, &C., &c.. suitable
for Holiday PRESENTS al
MRS. j. Il. PALMFR's
d1b-r HOT ste. bet. llth and l2fh sts
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NEW HOLIDAY GOODS.
japanese Goods,
Jars for decoratfp0
Candies, assorted colorS
Italian Chesfnuts
PamIas Grass several colors,
p,... Lady Apples.
flease call and examine our lar9e and complete
stock OF fne goods.
b. w. REEDS SONS.
eAo-u 1916 street.
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NEW ADyERTIsEMENT
OF
c. NJ. TOwsON a Co,
$50 Pennsylvania arcHue,
SOUTH SIDE. MAR 5TH ST.

ALL KIND up HOLIDAY GOODS. Too NJ
MEEOJS To MENTION IN THIS SPACE.
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Large Double White Rankrts g.. 20 81. 50 IS
Fannels. is -. -. 81. Is. 81. 81 as -
80 81. 81.
Plain Mohair Dress Goods only Is cents.
French Dress GuodS p e-uts sstld ri 90
81.
1olored CaShmereS, double width. - cents.
Fine quality Bourettes Dress Goods p ~lld AZ So
Black AlIasas aud MohairS. Il. -. -. 81. 81 30.
Shawi>. 81. sl.50 g.. 9. 80. 50 -. s..
Nottingham Lace. .. 80. 81. 90 o.. -.
Beaver and Matelasse tluths Tor Ciuaks.
tallcrrS. 4 j. g.. : cents.
All Linen HandkeIc chiefs. 3 ceRts.
Iaulc Linens. 81. 80. 81. -. 81 ~.
Napkins. IS, 81, 81, sI25, sl.J0 81. 80, - per
dozen.
Waterproof Cloth for Cloaking On. IS. 81 81.
Shceting Cotton. wards wide. - vents.
Ladies and Gents Underwear. 90 g. -. s.. 81 ,
Carpets all at cost. Ia close cut.
bil tlOthS. all widths.
Bamoral skirts. %, 60. IS. 81. 81. 81 d 81. 50
scalloled. Embroidered. Cplorc,l Boulered. Linen
Lawn. liemSttched aud other HandkerrhefS.
SIX Handkerchiefs, -, 81, 80, e.. 80, 81, VI.
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nECEMBER 2lsT, 1877.
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Next day came back Uncle Henry from Lon
dOn having succeeded in renewing his bills for
another fourteen days. Ii was now the middle
of June: on the Sd OF July the delay would eX-
pre-. There could be no further credit given,
Tor things sYs, were getting worse and worse in
town. Glllles Co. s failure had caused uni
yersal mstrust and want of confidence. But
would be well.
title instead: Failures were rife at Middleton,
as well as i'm London. The strongest firms
were talked about and Uncle Henry did not
escape Still, he carried ON matters bravely
but when the fourteen days had elapsed, if
there should happen no favorable change i'm
the markets, things would be bad with him. 1
now bitterly regretted that the loss of the notes
had not been made public. 1t would be a
pretty story for my uncle's creditors, If he had
to call them tOgether-all the more improbable,
too as this would be the first time that any
thing had been heard of it. But it was too late
now: To say anything about it would only
precipitate matters, indeed and destroy Uncle
Day after day passed away, bringing no i'm.
prOyement in the state Of affairs. 1t was now
the last day OF the month on the third of next
s6n II mo hep uncle would have
pen idle In my hand, brOOding over coming
misfortunes, when i heard a letter drop into
my box. and the quick rap OF the pOstman.
1t was only a dead letter after all-sOme let
ter had misdirected, no doubt another piece
of carelessness or stupidity to 60 to my ac-
count, swelling by ever so little the great bal.
why, whole iiie's slavery would not be an
equivalent. ! flung the dead letter from me in
disgust and returned to my dismal reverie.
There it lay, however, looking ut me re-
prOachfully, and took it up at last to be rid of
It. But on tearing open the Post ONCE envel-
Ope, found that the letter within was not i'm
my handwriting. but apparently in that of
was that OF a person / knew nothing about.
1t was an unopened letter addressed to Cap
tain Sam White, Nowlands Row, Middleton"
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d Sugnt suspicion OF wet Saw-duSt-drOve
against US; babel OF voices. too, Surged out,
lOcose maudlin, QuarrelsOme. Kate shrank
back and got behind me for a moment she
was not prepared for such an ordeal as this.
aeters 1t would be compliment to call doubt
full, were clustered about a sloppy pewter
covered counter, wrangling, laughing, snarl-
thai, at the sight OF us, the noise suddenly ceas
ed, and all eyes were directed toward us. The
landlord, a huge, brutal looking man, was
asnag Set p sGppbes o. Liquor
slatternly looking women. He glared at us
with hot, blOOdshOt eyes, and seeing that We
hesitated at approaching the drinking counter.
up to him with we'll simulated holiness. ~
am Mrs. Captain White" she whispered.
AT once the mans cOuntenance changed and
assumed more friendly aspect, and he led the
way 10 an p-Stairs room.
but whatdO you want?" he said to me lay
ing his hand ON my breast in threatening way
to do with the Captain
Kate at once explained that was the Cap
tain's new secretary or agent. Her husband
police persecution but he had an important
appointment here. and had sent her and his
new secretary to transact the business. In
letter.
Grinrod spelt it over with cautious but
conpie hending face.
Aye, it's all right, no doubt :" he said II
charge sovereign for the room, yOn know"
Kate babe me pay this at once and, as soon as
the money had passed, GrinrOd remembered
that telegram had Just come from the Cap
tain, which, perhaps, bore upon the matter in
hand. He went to the bar and brought back
the telegram. Kate opened it and read 1t, and
handed 1t over to me with q gesture of despair.
Il vas from "A friend, HOwbent, to Captain
White, Three Pigeons" laconically, AS thee
do not answer, ] shall ma come"
Now il seemed that all our trouble and pain
had teen lost. The unknown would not come
forth and be revealed. Our chance was gone.
Tie landlord looked at US inQuiringly. No
The New York herald., 1877-10-24
REINSURANCE.

THE OUTSTANDING RISKS OF THE ARCTIC FIRE
INSURANCE COMPANY ASSUMED BY THE I'M
PERIAL OF LONDON.
Another OF tho small Are insurance com panies OF
this city has yielded to the extremity OF the times and
reinsured It's risks under foreign charter II became
known yesterday that an arrangement had been COM
pleted the lsh inst whereby the fire risks of tho
Arctic Insurance Company assumed by tho Impe-
rial Of London. Tho outstanding amount OF risks
transferred is placed al about $55Oo,00o, but tho
sum paid for tho reinsurance is not known.
About two weeks ago assessment oil fl-
teen per cent upon tho $500, 900 capital stock
OF the Arctic mAdc st ~the requirement
OF tho Insurance Department mike good an impair
ment IL 10 stated that ABOUT onenaf OF tho holders
OF the stock have agreed 10 make up the assessment
before tho limited time Of December s. and that the
charter 10 affected by The recent reinsurance 1t
Is not known what may 10 done with II alter the
pairment shall have been covered
THE ARCTics TROUBLES
Tho Arctic was organized in Now York on tho 18th
Of July, 1853 Its assets were reported at the
end OF 1876 nearly $25O,U00 and It's
Iurpus over all liabilities was gwen at
$40 400 IL has done small marine and
inland business as well as nrc Mr. Frank W. Parker
The Secretary stated yesterday that the company's
tosses during the present year had been nusuaiiy
heavy, beside there had been marked depreciation
n tnc value OF their United states bonds In their
last report the company enumerated nearly 5000 900
worth Of these government securitcs During the
The New York herald., 1877-10-24
RECEIVER AS BAD AS THIEF.

On the 10Th or August last Herman G. Bush, cart
man In the employ Of Theodore W. Trowbridge OF No.
12I Franklin street, was intrusted with box contain
ing sovsn pieces Of cashmere valued 500. Neither
the goods or Bush wero heard from until day so
ago when Mr.. G. J. Bush received lettor dated Gin
cnnatt October II, 1877, and signed BY Bush, which
stated that he had pswned two pieces Of the cloth At
Kahns In Delaney street. the other Ave he sold to
lew on the northwest corner Of Baxter aud Leonard
strectG Acting this information detectives pro-
ccedod TO kAhns place and ound the pieces They
next wont TO No. - Baxter street. ciothipg store
owned by one Louis Lazarus, whore Mr.. Trowbridge
identified twenty vo pairs OF paniaoons and ve vests
as being from Tho cloth stolen by Bush. LuzaI
was brought before Justice Duy Mt the lombS Polco
Court but denied having bought the goods and claimed
that his son, Samuel Lazarus, was the purchaser He
was held In 81, 500 bail to answer.
The New York herald., 1877-10-24
THE SEVENTIES ARMORY.

The following Is the correspondence between Mr.
Vanderbilt and Colonel Clark relative 10 the subscrip
tion OF the New York and Harlem Railroad 70 tho
armory fund.-
vANpERBlLrs LITTER
GRAND lENrRAL DEPOT, Oct. 20 1877.
Colonel EMMoSs CLARK:-
DKAR sIRThese railroad companies IS such have never
felt authorized general objects like tho
presented hy have hetated long before permitting
which might be taken precedent But In view
peculiar Of this the readiness
efficiency OF the seventh regiment tor many years,
call tor the protee tion OF lille and properly aud
OF such perfectly disciplined and patriotic orgsnE
the Now YORK and Harlem Railroad city line, will con-
tribute $500 to the armory und ours re pectuy,
W. VI. VANDERBILi, President.
COLONEL cLARK's REPLY.
HEADQUARTERS SEVENTH xEcinEsI: SssG.Ss:MsY-{ ss
NEw YORK, Oct 22, 1871
w. II. vANDERBILr President, dc. - ~
SiR-yours OF the Goth ns noti Ing mo OF subscrip-
tion Of $500 New York aud Harlem Railroad Com
pany ne) the seventh regiment now armory fund
10 received
ana railroad corpora0ns we'll by ths business
private citizens of New Yok Of tho services Of this
the protection Of lie and property
OF the public peace IS manifested bv
th liberal contributions to the Armory fund.- grHte
July and their action viii inspire the officers
the regiment to renewed effort to perfect
drill discipline and render the organization
valuable 80 the public In the future.
behalf those have the honor 10 present take the
earliest opportunity thank and the New ork and
Harlem Railroad Company city line) tor your
contribution TO the new srmory fund
With great respect yours truly,
Colonel commanding Seventh regiment, NGS N.Y., and
Chairman Of General Committee ON New Armory.
The New York herald., 1877-10-24
WHO is He?

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
An oficor Of the Eighth precinct committed, last
Saturday night what call most objectionable assault
ON you,g woman Tho darkness OF The night pre-.
vented me obtaining his number. but he Is tall,
slim fellow, with dark HAIR and look not at all pro-
possessing. His beat on the night In question was
Greene street, the first two blocks on the south
side OF Houston strect. Tho unfortunate girl
was In front OF her premises, when
tho oflccr suddenly appeared and attempted
to take hold OF her. The suddcnness Of the action
somewhat surprised her. and sho gently resisted this
noble knight OF the cub. With this he grasped her
by hair and Tor three bong blocks be IN this way
led the poor weeping girl TO the station house. 1t
minded mo OF sccne 10 SOLVER Twist" Now, the
question 10, would this brute Of fellow have dared
10 act in this way II IL had been In open daylght2
only outcast IT'S true, but tha; does not ex-
cuse him for his dendsh act am unacquainted with
either the officer or the girl, happening only TO be
passing the time. Being q stranger In that ncgh
borhood perhaps this Is only one OF tho scenes that
are nightly enacted. Ii 10, then the fate OF these
fallen must DO hard indeed Q. ID. X.
The New York herald., 1877-10-24
A MOTHERS HEART BROKEN.

At the Tombs Police Court yesterday morning, be-
tore Justice Duffy, William Mcmahon, OF No. SO West
Broadway, charged John woygand and James Reilly.
two 'hard.Iooking youths, with breaking into his
liquor store Sunday night They forced open the
front door by wrestling of the paddock. After enter
ing they attempted to open sale containing $12O,
but failed and lei taxing with them six cigars Yes
terdy Detective Foaarty o the Fiith precinct, found
them in Thomas street, and arrested them. When
arragned before tno Court Reilly's brother, very
respectable looking young man. stated to tn Justice
thai when his heard Of his brothers. arrest
she dropped dead. Justice Duny said II tho SAD
dest case that ever came before him. ho held botn
prisoners In ST. 900 bail TO answer AT General Sessions
The New York herald., 1877-10-24
TOO MUCH NEURALGIA.

"Cronin, they say you were noisy, fighting, and a
very drunken man." said the Justice in the Fifty
seventh Street Court yesterday.
Cronin trying to count the dies the floor, s'Neu-
ralgls In head, drunk"
..Why then, DO you roam the streetsf"
.ssupport seven orphans"
"But, II you can rush around and make q great
noise IN the thoroushiares, why not 80 10 work dc.
ccntly2n
ssUnly sing TO got pennies for--food-orphans'- -
moul hs. Neuralgia In head, Y'onorn
"why don't the orphans neip themsclves?"
.sCan,t Judge Eldest lost three Fingers, ono hand
two, other. Youngest fell down way, and no good
In lungs Y'onor, neuralgia i'll"
"Your case is q sad one Six monthsn
The New York herald., 1877-10-24
THE POYNTZ TRAGEDY.

Mary Elizabeth Evans Jointly indicted with hor hus.
band, Nathaniel Evans, for the killing OF Thomas J.
Poyntz at her house, Brentwood, Suffolk county, on
the night Of tho 10th OF January last viii be placed on
trial in tho suffolk County Court oyer and Tormincr
al Rverbead, to-day. Mrs. Evans Is the Inst woman
ever tried or the county, and IL Is twenty
two years since any person has becn tried In tho
county Tor a capital offence ana then the victim was
the brother OF the present prosecuting officer. District
Attorney Wickham.
The New York herald., 1877-10-24
THE PRICE OF PROVISIONS.

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
Noticing your correspondents remarks IN regard TO
the high price Of bread and living in Brooklyn, 1
agree with "A Baker IL Is "the dearest city IN The
world to live in" Among the articles most notably
high priced crackers, which, being in "A Baker's
line, perhaps ho can explain. My grocer charges me
for a decent oyster cracker twonty cents por pound
which buy In Syracuse equally good at retail for
eight cents Potatoes, which sold In the country
towns at twenty to thirty cents bushe, arc re-
tailed here AT twenty-five cents peck Tomatoes,
winch were offered from wagons at hity to sixty
cents busheI nv grocer charged me twenty cents a
half peck. Butter forty cents, which be bought
In the country at twcntyve cents. And this about
the proportion all round. One-eighth barrel -four,
81 65, or $l3 20 per barrel Cabbages, costing 81 to
So hundred, are retailod at ten cents each: Pork
eighteen TO twenty cents a pound. Now lot tho
numerous Brooklyn grocers explain.
BROOKLYN HOUSEKEEPER.