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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-08-08
apo,bcr Victim Kerosene.

The Lynchburg Tirgin,dn says Not
withstanding all that has been said and
written upon the dangerous practice Of
kindling fires with Kerosene oil we are to-
day called upon to chronicle the horrible
burning and death from this caase OF Miss
Orphy Babcock, daughter OF Mr.. Brad
ley BdbcOck, residing one and half
miles from Concord. Saturday evening
last she attempted to start n fire in the
stove by pouring oil from a can upon some
burning ember>. The moment the oil
touched the embers Il blaze and explosion
OF the can was instantly produced. The
burning oil was scattered over the young
lady's clothing, and she was Immediately
enveloped in flames. Before assistance
could reach her she was so badly burned
that she died in great agony on the follow
Ing evening. Miss Babcock was just bloom
Ing into lovely womanhood: was her ia
Tiers sole comfort, and 4 general iayOrite
among those in her neighborhood.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-08-08
Mutilatcd Coin.

n Washington telegram says: There is
"a general complaint from all parts of the
country against the continued increase Of
worn and mutilated coin which now clrcll-
late in business circles. 1t is said that
there is more defective coin circulating in
the United States than in any other colln-
try In The world. England France, and
other foreign Powers appropriate certain
SUN annually for the preservation OF their
circulating medium. As soon as p,ece
OF coin becomes disfigured or worn to
certain extent 1t is replaced bv A
new coin, thus keeping in circulation
only money that is in good condi-
ton. 1t IS probable that the Director OF
the United States minis will, in his coming
annual report to the Secretary OF the Trea-
sury, recommend plan for clearing the
circulating medium OF defective and worn
coin, with as little friction and loss TO the
holders az possible. Owing to the large
amount OF defective coin now In circula-
lion, 1t would require large appropria-
ton the first year to redeem 1t or replace
II, but officials OF the Treasury Department
state that ii would not cost our Govern
ment more than $4,000 or $4,000 year
TO keep our coin in iirst-class condition.
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The Difference.

The Providence Or. j. journal knows
of no national issue except the tariff ques-
ton. 1t says:
eli, according to Senator Jonas and
General Hampton. the southern Democrats
are in lire upon this issue with the Repub-
lican party, then the Democratic party has
positively no national issue upon which to
90 to the country demanding in behalf Of
the people the election OF 4 Democratic
President
\ happy country indeed it must be If the
journal speaks the truth. But the voters
know better. They know that there is Il
fundamental and ingrained difference be-
tween the two national parties. They know
that one is the party OF the people, and the
other the party of the monopolists; that
one throws guards over the citizen and
protects him in his liberties, whilst the
other passes ciyil-yightS laws which put the
dearest rights Of the citizen in peril; that
one would confinc the Federal Government
to the powers conferred upon it by tho
| Federal Constitution, whilst the other Ia,
no respect whatever for the teachings o.
| the fathers nor the limitations Of that Con
stitution; and that the one would re
unite the whole country, whilst the Other
is always stirring up strife between thu
sections.
These are only few OF the difference
between the two parties. There ar,
others; bat these will suffice to indicat,
where the line runs.
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THE PENINSULA.
@.

STOP TIE -wOOD-sTEALING Ri THE
SLOOP-LOAD.
Correspondence Of the Richmond Disratchl
TOANO, August 6, 1883.
Mr.. Robert Wilkinson boarded the cX-
crIsion train Chesapeake and Ohio rail-
way at TOano depot, James City county,
on yesterday in the endeayoT to intercept
at Norfolk the little Sloop that took load
Of his wood last Thursday night from Var
mouth creek, Chicklhominy river, and
neglected to leave a bill Of lading or pay
ment in part or in full. Mr.. Wilkinson
thinks that he lost on the above night seven
or eight cords, and says this depreciation
has been going on for some weeks, and
that his total loss viii not he under forty
cords. The sloop came up the river Osten.
sibly to purchase hogs, yeals, &C., but
about dark dropped down behind the
wood. loaded, and was OFF before daylight.
Mr.. Wilkinson carries in his pocket the
names OF the captain and the Sloop, ana is
backed By strong evidence. PENINSULA.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-08-08

l.. 5. MARYE, Esq, has resigned IRON
the editorial staff of the Lynchburg Ad.
rance. He has learned that to occupy that
position "impinged iniuriously upon other
engagements"
Colonel TON WHITEHEAD will remain. as
De has all along been. the editor in chief OF
Tue Adpdnce-an excellent journal, and
one OF those whose circulation the State
Central Committee would do well to en-.
large, though its circulation is already
large.
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Fright I'm the Farm House.

Family all taken sick at night. Unusual
symptoms. Seemed like poisoning. What
could il be? What had they eaten? Was
It arsenic in the soup! Was il strychnine
IN the coffeey Was 1t rats'-bane in the pie (,
None OF these. The cistern had not been
cleaned Tor long time. The family had
been drinking impure water. They might
have died. only that they took Perry Da-
yis's Pain-kilIer. Family well. Farmhouse
happy. Everybody pleased.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-08-08

Let us say, not cold Virginia Never
Tire" but "Old Kentucky Never Tire.'
PROCTOR KNoTr's majority for Governor
is large. Cannot Virginia rival Kentuckyg
viii she not elect a Democratic Legislature
next November?
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Business =

Judge RHEA, chairman of the District
Committee of The Ninth congressional
district, has issued the following notice:
Prominent speakers representing the
Democratic party will address the citizens
OF the following counties at the following
times (cOurt-days) and places upon the is
sues involved in the pending canvass:
Craig Courthouse, September 4th and
October Cd.
Roanoke Courthouse, September 18th
and October 9TH.
Montgomery Courthouse, September 18th
and October 23d.
Pulaski Courthouse, September Sd and
October 1st.
Giles Courthouse, September 18th and
October 10th.
Wythe Courthouse, September 10th and
October Sth.
Bland Courthouse, September Sd and
October 1St.
Smyth Courthouse, September 18th and
October 18th.
Tazewcll Courthouse, September 18th
and October 9th.
Washington Courthouse, September oath
and October 22d.
Russell Courthouse, September 4th and
October ID.
Dickinson Courthouse. September 10tf
and October Sth.
Buchanan Courthouse, September 1Stl
and October 10th.
Wise Courthouse, September oath anC
October 22d.
Scott Courthouse, September 18th and
October 9th.
Lee Courthouse, September 18th and DC
tOher 10th.
Democratic papers in the Ninth congress
sional district will please copy.
By order Of the District Committee,
WILLIAM +. RHEA, Chairman.
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bird had overheard the remark by GUS
toner OF his rival, and the sharp resonance
OF the phrase-ever pleasing TO parrots-
had struck his ear and caused what MS
neighbor chilled persecution: When
asked how he could prove this theory, he
answered quickly. "yy, ich pud dot OAR
ROT on oadth.v
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DEATHS.

Died. August 81, at 8 \. NJ. at the residence Of
her husband, I'm Hanover county, Gil NRLOiIk
r., wife Of Alexander Ningfcld, in hc ifty-fourth
year at her age.
Washington papers please copy.
Died. at Strumon, Nelson county. Va, sunday,
July 20 1883. at the residence OF her brOihcr-in-
law, T. Il. Matthews. EsI., Of consumption,
HELEN AUGUSTA, daughter Of Richard N.and
Cathnrine Anderson, formerly of Chesterfield
county, Va.
Nelson Examiner viii please copy.
Died. Tuesday evening at $50 o'clock, FRANK
j., son OF AtllcUe ). and sarah }. Tucker; aged
two years and twenty three days.
Funeral win take place from the residence Of his
parents. No. % east Sroad street, THIS We'd
nc.dlyl AFTERNOON az / O'Clock. Friends OF
the family invited % attend
Died. on Tuesday evening. m c o'clock, JOHN
RANKIN, Youngest son Of james and Mary RAN
Kin: aged II Ntrcn months and ten DAYS.
Ills funeral will t,kc place from hi, fathers resi-
dcncc, corner Of Marshall and Jefferson streets.
no O'Clock THIS EVENING. Friends of the
family are respectfully invited to attend without
further notice.
Died. I'm Asheville. y. G., August 9Th. az =. ~,
~ the residence 81 Colonel j. *. Counally. ELLA,
youngest daughter OF Thomas &. and Ella VIII
lams: aged fourteen wears.
Funeral VIII take place from her fithcr's resi-
dCncc : Is wcs' Franklin street, WEDNESDAY.
August 9Th. n 81 l.. VI. II
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-08-08

For the next THIRTY DAYS o1r well-seloctei
stock Of DRY GOODS. MOTIONS, and FANCY
GOODS must De- closed out REGARDLESS Of cost tp
make room for lmproS cmcuts in thc fore. THIS
gives an opportunity to buyers to huy goods at
such prices seldom offered, a- every article is
marked WY down. Among our large stock of
goods We ofscr
> cases Of BEST BLEhCHtD COTTON at : &C.;
BLEACGiED and BROW y >uEtIlNG>, -
and 3Uc.:
ALL-WOOL BLACK CAsIMERF~ ~ 3jc..
ALL-WOOL BLACK CAsuMEREs ABE, worth
6uc.:
ALL-WoOL BLACK CAsHMEBs> 62c., worth
Atwood BLACK CA~HNERFS 75c., worth
81;
Elegant UEANY-LI%fN TOWELS 2}r. worth
3Uc: LADIES and MISSES FINE BLACK
HOSE, Dcrhy-rlhlrI. re;
90 d-Ieu PLAIN aud bOII ED WI .II Fltlilt -
20 Zoe. worth 2jr.,aui o. large lot of fEtAN.
WHITE. and BLACK ~PANl~li tbs aui
FiCHUE~, aud many other bargains. q
jy29-cod LEVI HtNIIE~.
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FANCY GOODS.
Ct Z V Z rs
OPENS THIS WEEK

5 7 + ' EMS
OPENS THIS WEEK
\ fun line OF Tie celebrated AMERICAN CHINA,
superior toauy English porcelain gool--cscry
piece warranted;
Another invoice OF that HANDSOME DIAMOND
GLASsWARE-tle pr,tHe,t pattern Offered
thi, season;
\ large assortment Of BlRD-cAGEs mall shapes
and color, a. low price;
Five hogshead, ESQ do1enl OF mosc PLAIN
GOBLETs 40 soc. dozen;
We have few HANDSOME Ebony PEDES-
TAILS. and have marked them way down 20
close them out,
HANiSiOCKs both Grass and woblIiAMMoCh-
ROPES. and STRETCHES, at bottom prices;
All sizes WATER-COOLERs IS low as the love
est,
We have a few CHuDREN's CARRIAGES hen,
20 De closed regardless oi cost, at
STEVENS,
WA COS Broad stre~t
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-08-08

The Philadelphia Press says: =" Ohio Is
carrying on the Republican canvass In this
state Just at present" The inference Is
that Pennsylvania is getting pretty good
taste OF carpet-bagism.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-08-08

Notwithstanding the encouragement so
freely given to Malone by the National
Administration, the Democratic party Of
that State will give him his quictus. Upon
the broad, liberal progressive platform
they have adopted they will rally the best
men from all parties. Then we may hope
to see an end put 10 the most corrupt and
shameless attempt ever made in America
to betray the people OF a state into the
hands OF an INSCRIPTIONS demagogue.-
NeiC York World.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-08-08

Secretary LINCOLN told Chicago repor-
Ter That he could not understand why he
was interviewed in that city ana that he
was never interviewed in Washington.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-08-08

Mr.. \. &. Smith, acting president OF the
Educational Association OF Virginia, an
nounces that there will be no meeting OF
that body at the University OF Virginia on
the / ith instant.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-08-08

A VALUABLE PREsCRPTGON.-Dr. :. y.
McApine, Princes Anne, Va, wrote Of
Dr. Worthington'S Cholera and DiaiThGa
Medicine: indispensable to every house
hold -
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-08-08
DHUGs. S;EDICTNES. &c.
ITO SUMMER TOURISTS.

Persons intending to spend the summer In The
country or q; the wltcriug-plare, should provide
themselves with the necessary remedies and 1ppa-
atus. which cannot De procured outside of a city
PATENT PoCKET-STOVEs, for heating milk,
PATENT WAN NIGIlT-LIGHTS. which burn
eight hours.
READY MADE MUSTARD. PLASTEPs. which
are always ready. aud act Ina three minutes;
AIR-Ct ~iliON>. for myIlid-;
hlR-PlLLONS, for travellers:
IiOT-W AIFR BAGS.
ICE-BAG~. for the head;
SOFT RUBBER BED-PANS;
RUBBER CLOTH. for 'uyuids;
ANELLING-FLANh>
SPONGES and SPONGE-BAGS.
HOR~E-U AIE FLE>Il-GLONES,
FLE>Il-BRU~H =,
R-TllERMONfTERS
GALVANlC BATTERIES.
GAREATT'S ELECTRIC DISCS
MFDICINE-GI.A N~I~,
SPI1TOON~ for the ~ick,
SEA-SAIT. for bathing:
VALENTINES MIAI-JTIGE,
JOHNSTDN'S FLUID BEEF.
LIEBlG'> SOLID EXTRACT BEEF,
LIEBIGS LIQUID EXTRACT BtEF,
ANGLO-SWISS CONDENSED MILK.
ANGLO-~WISS MiI.k FOOD. for infants:
IMPERIAL GRANUM, Tor infants;
PAPON leutire wheat food, for infants (;
PREPARED RlCE-FLOUR.
PREPARED SCOTCH OATMEAL,
PREPARED BARLEI-FLOUR,
LIQUID RENNET,
DISINFECTING SOAPS. 10 prevent contagion,
and all RELIABLE MEDICINES. NEW
REMEDIES aud APPARATUS, % Dee bad Of
r. ROBERTS BAKER,
tsuccessor u Meade & Baker)
0l9 east Main street. Richmond. Va.
iy S-Su&NtAU22
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ExCURSIONs. pTC.STCS. &c.

EXCURSION TO WEST POINT MON
IA DAY, AUGUST -, lSS3.-larc for the round
trip only soc. Gentleman and ladies, we thank
yOu for SOur past patronage and hope 10 see you
AL again next Monday. Fish. oysters, AMI crabs
In abundance. Train leaves York River depot at
1870 4. VI. sharp. Returning. leaves the Point II
SAG l.. VI. ADAMS 4 PERDUE,
au S-Jts Managers.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-08-08

Perhaps Mr.. LINCOLN Is so well known IN
Washington that no one cares Tor his
opinions.
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MEETINGS.
MILITARY NOTICES.

A MEETING OF THE YOUNG y
~ GUARD ASSOCIATION win Zee hcldA
TONIGHT at Ncw-Narket Han at o'clocki'
sharp. All members 81 the Association and II
company will Dc prompt IN Attendance. Bust
ness important. JOHN 5. RADY. President.
JOHN r.. LANE,
au Sits Assistant Secretary.
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EOoKs. sraTIOSERy. &c.

- GOchS. 81 tAO9 ~. 4. ~. .,,,.-..-
MISS MARR'S POEMS.
HEART-LIFE IN SONG Second Edition., 10y
FANNIE II. MARI, 81;
VIRGINIA AND OTHER POEMS, by FANNIE
II. MARI, 81.
Published and Tor sale by
au 7-dSw w. RANDOLPH & ENGLISH.
NEW BOOkS.-Life on the Mississippi.
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Twelve Americans. by Howard Carroll. with pOr-
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sl.25. But Yet Woman. by Hardy, Sl.25. Dr.
Claudius 10y the author of " Mr. lsalCs." 81.
Wanda. by Ouida, Acc. Logs Lord Berrcsford,
kranich n Bach Pianos the best IN the market.
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NEW BOOKS.-The Virginia Campaign
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new edition Doctor Claudius. by author 81 Mr..
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WE ARE NOW RECEIVING SUP
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ndleS Of TSoenfy-one Years
Of Age and Orer.
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DRY GOODS.
OSIN -OU T "a l. T.
LEVI IlEXTER'S.

NO. 3O7 BROAD STREET.
The Portland daily press., 1883-11-29
GENERAL NEWS.

The suspension of the Kttanning, Penn,
rolling mills is reported. The men we're paid
off Tuesday and the mill will shut down for an
indefinite psriod.
Frank Dubois, the supposed woman who has
been mssquerading in mans clothes at Chill
ton, Wisconsin, who ostensibly married a
young woman named Gertie Fuller, has con-
fessed that she il a female aud declares that
she married Gertie Fuller to save her from
disgrace. Dubois is under arrest.
A despatch from Murrsvsville, Penn, the
scene of the fatal riot Monday, reports all
quiet The forces of the Pennsylvania Fuel
Company still retain possession of the disputed
natural gas veil.
The publication of the pension LIST by the
Times of Watertown, N. z, reveals many IL
legal cases of pensioning.
At Elsdon on the Grand Trunk road near
Indiana State line Tuesday, as an express
train was crossing switch the engine jumped
from the track Three cars were wrecked, q
brakeman killed and the conductor and one
passenger seriously injured.
The second division of train ran into the
first division of this same train near Windsor,
O., yesterday morning, killing the conductor
aud ipjuring several brakemen. Eight Cars
were burned.
Gov Ludlow of New Jersey issued pro
| ciamation yesterday afternoon Offering re-
| W ,rd of $500 for the capture of the murderer
of Phoebe Paulin on Orange Mountain Satur-
| day last
| John Dalton Locke, millionaire mer
chant of New York CITY, native of New
Ham mpshire, died at White Stone, l.. l., yester
| CAV, aged "a.
The long pending suit of Henry c. Terry {,
obtain from the city of Philadelphia fee o.
$50, 600 for legal services was decided yesterday
| in favor Of Terry.
The Portland daily press., 1883-11-29
NEW YORK.
Dangerous Wires.

NEW YORK, Nov. 2S.-A runaway in Fifth
avenue, MONDAY evening, broke down one of
the electric lamp poles and traled the wire
upon the pavement. A passin orse stepped
upon the wire, there was a fash 4 = light,
a report like pistol shot, all the n the
avenue went out. and the hors d. a
moment later another horse ste q the
wire aud dropped dead like the iii g ave.
nue. was Immediately closed to ira, sIers of all
kinds 1t was stormy night, and there were
few PEOPLE upon the avenue, OF the coDse-
quences might have been much more serious.
jefferson Cannot Act for Week.
NEW York, Nov. % The news that Joseph
Jefferson was stricken with sudden and COM
plete loss of voice caused widespread sorrow
among the members of the profession and his
nop-professional friends in this city this morn
ing. 1t was the topic of conversation every
where. On all hands tho deepest sympathy
with the veteran actor was expressed. The
following despatch has been received here:
PEORIA, Ill.,, Nov. %.
My voice is improving, bat have not been
able to act this week, by doctors advice.
JOSEPH JEFFERSON.
The Portland daily press., 1883-11-29
WEATHER INDICATIONS.
WAsH1NaroN, Nov. {

WASHINGTON. NOV. 29.
The indications for New England to-day are
colder generally fair weather, northwest winds
shifting to northeast and southeast, rising, fol-
loweu by falling barometer
Cauiionsry signals are ordered at Eastport
and Section z, on Thursday and Friday, with
light snow in the northern portions.
The weather bulletin says that clear weather
prevails in all districts, except near Lake Su-
perior. Northeast to southeast winds continue
on the Atlantic Coast and IN the Southern
States ard OHIO valley, with slight changes in
temperature. Colder aud slightly variable
winds are reported from the Lake region, and
the temperature is rising in the Northwest,
with easterly 10 southerly winds. The temper
ature is rom to 10 degrees beiaN the mean
for the month iD the districts east of the Mis-
sissippi river. 1t has fallen from 10 to 20 de-
grees in the st Lawrence valley, and risen
from 20 to 40 degrees in the upper Mississippi
valley. Slightly colder, fair weather is ndi-
Gated for the districts Oh the Atlantic coast on
THURSDAY, followed by rising temperature FIJI.
day. Warmer weather is indicated for the
Ohio valley Tennessee and Mississippi valley
on Thursday and Friday. Warmer, cloudy
weather is indicated for the Lake region.
The Portland daily press., 1883-11-29
ALABAMA CLAIMS.

More Judgments Announced by the Cours.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 28.-The court of COM
mssoners Of Alabama claims announced
Judgments to-day as follows
Case No. 1926, Albert W. Stevens, s832, with in
terest from June IL, 1864.
No. s27, stephen CaboS, 1901 with interest from
Feb. %, 1864.
No. $685. George Maekay, s2S2, with interest
from Aug. 2. 1864.
No. 8i6 Josiah wheelwright, $917, with inter-
est from April ~, 1864.
No. S18, Jeremiah o. bee 1912, with in
terest from Aug 6, 1864
No S2l, Meriweather HI. Griffith administrator
of tue es ate of E ederick A. Hilton, deceased,
$140 with inter- 81 from Dec. 26, 1864.
NJ. 824, Jonathan Edwards Scott, $40, with in
terest from Dec. 20, 1868,
No 1,oi2, George Mackay, Se6, with interest
from May H. 1864.
No. 1,7z7, Nathaniel P. Hamlin, S24, with inter
est from eb. 3, 1864.
No. ,72e, George Mackay, S4S, with interest
from Feb. 8, 1864.
No. 1888, Henry W. Pane and Isaac F. Dobson,
executors If the tate of isaiah Atkins, deceased
$8e3, with interest from Feb. 2, 1864.
NO. 245, Edwin Pope and James Otis Pope, sur
viving partners of the firm of Mm Pope & Sons
SO 227; Nathaniel j. Wilson, surviving partner OF
the firm of Wilson & Bros; $95 with interest iron
March IL, 1854. Dismissed as TO all other alleged
benefciaries named in case numbered 2,245.
Adjourned to Monday.
The Portland daily press., 1883-11-29
The senson of Pumpkin Pic.

These are the days of that glorious institu-
ton, pumpkin pie. The hotel or restaurant
pumpkin pie is not the simon pure article. 1t
has too many foreign airs added to it. 1t may
be good, and it may pass for what ID is intend
ed, but it can't hold a candle to the pumpkin
pie our mothers and grandmothsrs made. just
look at the difference in the two brands.
Mothers had nice short crust, with An edge
about an inch deep, and IN this was plump
measure Of pumpkin "pulp," mixed with nice
fresh eggs, milk, and just enough spice to give
it favor. 1t was q picture OF blooming,
healthy pie. 1t makes a mans mouth water 70
think of it. The store kiud oil pumpkin pie
has a sort OF sickly second cousin countensnce
aud is scarcely over an eighth OF an inch thick,
with crust on the bottom that almost breaks
a timers shears to cut it. As for taste, that
has to be imag giued, as 1t is sort OF go-Ae-you-
please favor between tan bark aud cinnamon.
Then, again, 100 store pies will be made out OF
an ordinary twenty cent pumpkin. Each pie
is cut into eight pieces about the size Of two
fingers, which sell for i've cents each. This
brings 40 eeuts for pie or $40 for the product
of the pumpkin. That leaves the st r-kseper
$3.50 profit on the pumpkin, and as the crust
is thin, with no shortening in l., eighty cents
ought to cover this cost, having an even $50
on the trausactioD A slice OF mothe rs pump
kin pie the size of your two hands. that's the
regulation cut in home made pie, and an inch
aud half thick contains more real pie than a
dozen store pies, and there Is no danger OF
trouble from indigestion att-r eating it. There
should be some action taken by the legislatures
10 prevent the degeneration OF this great
American iustitution-the rampkin PIE. II
this is done future genera ions will read in his
tory of dish now so highly prizsd by patriotic
citizens, and grieve to think that the build
ing of the pumpkin pie Of their forefathers is a
InGt a.