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The Washington critic., 1888-09-10
Delightful Excursion to Niagara Falls
and Watkins

On Thursday, September Is, the Pennsylva-
mia Railroad Company will run special per-
sonally-conducted excursion to Niagara Falls.
The excursion tickets, good for ten days and
good to stop off at Watkins in either direction,
will be sold from principal stations between
Lancaster and Altoona and Willamsport and
Washington at greatlyreduced rates, based on
rate of S9.40 from Lancaster and $40 from
Washington aud Baltimore. The party will be
conducted by the Tourist Agent. 1t is rare
that one gets so good an opportunity to visit
the Falls and Watkins Glen, with ample time
for side trips to the interesting region there
about, under such favorable conditions. The
special train will leave Washington at 7:l0 q.
m; Baltimore. Sl5; York, 1915, and Harris
burg, 11:15 a, IN. Excursionists from othel
stations should take regular train of that
nearest junction point. For detailed infor
nation as to trains and rates consult ticket
agents,
The Washington critic., 1888-09-10

A Solid Oak 3-Po Bedroom Set, $28.
Our Turooman Curtains for Sl5 per
pair.
Our Solid Oak Suit at $45 per set.
A line Of French Oretonnes at 65c pr y
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will find 10 to their advantage 10 examine the
stock OF Furniture, Carpets and stoves that Is
offered for the next thirty days at 20 pcr cent.
below regular prices, 9t the Mammoth install.
mCnt House Of John Ruddon, $50 and 032 Sew.
enth street northwest. All on small weekly or
monthly payments to suit purchasers. This ex-
ccllont opportunity is seldom offered TO buyers
on the !nstalmcnt plan.
The Washington critic., 1888-09-10

Sacramento city has voted to send to Florida
for 5000 wild orange trees and plant them in
the streets for shade trees
Five prominent Louisiana newspapers are
owned and edited by women, The chief Of
them is the New Orleans Picayune, which is
controlled by Mrs. Il. j. Nicholson.
The Washington critic., 1888-09-10
LOT n--s3. ss.7h AND 81.

Ladies' All-Pure SILK Swiss Ribbed Vests, ex-
ira quality Of silk. neck run with RIBBON, silk
faced. COlors in the low neck and no sleeves
lot are white cream, light blue, garnet pink
and magenta, only 80 each. Colors In the high
neck and short sleeves lot are cream, light
blue pink ano white. only 1878 each Colors
in the hiPh neck and long sleeve lot are light
blue, pink, cream and white, only S4 each.
The Washington critic., 1888-09-10
nAIdernev Dnirv Wapons -

Monograms and address dies stamped In
colors at low figures. KERvAND's, 1912 Penn.
sylyania avenue.
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We have reduced another lot OF fine suting
TO $40 TO order. Eiseman Bros. corner 9TH
and L, manufacturing tailors and clothiers.
The Washington critic., 1888-09-10

Lithograph Check Books made TO order
Handsome designs. KERvAND 1Ol2 Ponnsyl-
yania avenue
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LOT B-s2. s2.25 AND sa.

Ladies' All silk Swiss Ribbed Vests silk faced.
pearl buttons, neck run with ribbons. Colors
in the low neck and no sleeves lot are Cream.
Pink, Light Blue Nile, Marine, Mode, Cardinal
and Black; only So each. Colors In the high
neck and short sleeve lot are Cream. Light Blue
and Pink only 1926 each. Colors in the high
neck and long sleeve lot are Pink, Light Blue
and Cream only So 80 each
The Washington critic., 1888-09-10

Fresh Alderney butter, churned every morn
ing and delivered in u ID ward" prints, d0c.
per Id. Also cottage cheese, buttermilk and
sweet milk, DC. per at. Cream. loo. per qt.
The Washington critic., 1888-09-10

Visiting Cards neatly engraved from your
plates at rs cents per hundred. KERvAND, 1912
Pennsylvania avenue.
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Ladies' Royal Kid Button, Common Sense
and opera Toe.with Patent. Leather Tips, S3 so.
GARTRELL's, 900 Seventh street.
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Crescent Oil, 1850 Fire Test.

Is Your Property Insured
Ifnot, consult GURLEy Bros, 1919 + st. n. W.
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LOT A-S1.

LOI A-Sl
Ladies' Spun silk Swiss Ribbed Vests. In low
neck and no sleeves ribbon run around the
neck for tightening Colors White, Cream, Pink,
Light Blue, Lavender, Old Gold, PEARL Salmon
CARDINAL Seal Brown and Black.
ONLY 81 EACH.
The Washington critic., 1888-09-10
W. 4. HOUGHTON & CO.,
1918 and | 22O F Street N. w.
GUARANTEE AMY g. ALL PRICES,
AND
Furniture, Carpets,
TTnh Olr4O1oxr GOOdO
Upholstery Goods,
w all Papers,
OF THE LATEST DESIGNS and SUPERIOR MAKES.
BUVLDlMG-SIx STORIES.

First StoryUphostery Goods, Lace Curtains and
odd Furniture.
Second Story-Carpets, Rugs, Oicloths, Wall Papers
Third Story--Parlor Furniture, Cabinets, Tables,
Hat Racks, Etc.
Fourth and Fifth Stories--Bedroom Furniture, Din
ng-room Furniture Bedding and Office Furniture.
Sixth Story--Storage and Work Shops.
The Washington critic., 1888-09-10
LOT Csc so.

IUI : " OU' "
Ladies' All-Pure silk Swiss Ribbed Corset
Covers, now being generally worn on account
of their warmth and perfect-ftting qualities.
These are silk faced, pearl buttons, neck run
with silk ribbon; two styles in cream only; high
neck with long and short sleeves, extra value.
ONLY $3.50 EACH.
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nnc NcnrIN Now
Housekeepers

Upright Piano at n sacrifice for cash at q. l.
Wild & Bro IS, 700 Seventh street northwest
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SPECIAL LOT E-S5.

Ladies' supcrfne quality of All-Pure Silk
Su iss Ribbed Vests for wear with decolette cos
tunes Has low neck, N-shaped in front, and
low squarecut back, neck run with fine silk
with one inch hand crocheted silk edging,
colors light blue and pink. Extraordinary
value, being little over half the usual price.
ONLY S5 EACH.
The Washington critic., 1888-09-10
WASHINGTON CRITIC.
CITY sPEClALs.
Solid OAK ncd.Ronm Set. sas.

william II. Houghton & Co. are now open and
ready for business az their elegant new store,
121S and 1920 4 st. n. w. They are offering n
solid oak bedroom set (three picces) at S2S the
hest value for the money In the city. Their
stock In interior decorations, draperies, parlor
and chamber furniture. woodwork, wall paper,
lnCes iringcs. bedding. carpets. rugs dining
room furniture. mantcls, tiles. brasses and spo-
cial designing is complete and inexhaustible, at
prices no one can complain Of. This firm makes a
specially OF a certain class of goods that can
not be found In any other establishment south
of New York. After an experience OF nearly
seventeen years IN this business, we solicit your
trade and orders and guarantee all prices, be.
lieving that we can do as we'll as any firm In
our line.
Ruth, the Christian Scientist: or, The New
Hvgea, by Rev. Dr.. John Chester published
by Carter & Karrick of Boston, Is now on sale
at Gately & Aldrich's, 527 Seventh street north
west.
The Washington critic., 1888-09-10

Crescent OIL, 1850 Fire Test
Highest Test Safest and Best Oil Sold in the
City.
For Lamps and stoves. gallons, 81.
Prime 1900 Fire Test oil, gallons, 50c.; 9
gallons, 25c.
China, Glass and lIousefurnishngs at very low
prices.
LAWRENCE s. CAVALIER,
1910 Il So. n. w.
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This purchase is particularly opportune mas
much as fashion writer's are predicting an al
most universal affectation of silk underwear
this fall and winter by the best dressers.
First floor, in apnex.)
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10 is the Best.
Ask for H. Schitz's Milwaukee Lager Beer
For sale by all leading houses
The Washington critic., 1888-09-10

90 10 John Il. Kelly. stalls 62S. 629 and $50
Centre Market and BOG and 20S Northern Lib.
erty. Corned beef a speciality.
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Willis Ice Co.'s Pcnobscot ico-rod wagons,
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For Washington spring Lamb

Free Concert at Edols tonight.
The Washington critic., 1888-09-10

Edei's IS iho coolest place in town
The Washington critic., 1888-09-10

While swimming in the Hudson River, near
Troy Arthur Oathout and q number of com
panions were chased by young crocodile.
The reptile was captured.
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PLENTY OF LIGHT

To inspect and judge for yourself all classes of good
and we take pleasure in calling attention to fe
special articles, which think at such figures
will merit all we advertise.
Thnsn Prinns Mnan pInin hut S,,hstan+iol.
The Washington critic., 1888-09-10
WE CLAIM THAT AS DEALERS

To be able to sell to you low and treat you with the
best values that is possible and solicit your nspec-
tion and also your personal Judgment with regard to
any and all such goods carried by
We make the repairing and reuphostering of furni-
ture speciality, and shall try to be prompt, and we
desire to please
The Washington critic., 1888-09-10

Parlor Suits, 6 pieces each, One at
Sl25, one at $40,
A frst-rate line of 5-Frame Body
Brussels at 81 per yardi made, laid and
LINED.
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quire ten, which should be taken regu-
larly, in a well-ventilated room.

quire ten, which should be taken regll-
larly, in a w~ell-ventilated room.
The oftener flour is sifted for sponge
cake, the lighter the cake will be. ~
The water in which Goldfish has been
soaked is very good for washing the zinc
under the stove.
Bathroom accessories may be simply or
elegant, but plenty Of water and soaD are
within the reach OF all.
Soak your mackerel in sOur milk. then
rinse of with clear water. They will be
much freSher than if soaked in water.
Take a bucket Of fresh water into your
bedroom every night, and let it remain
uncovered. 1t will absorb all poisonous
gases.
Paint stains that are dry and old may
be removed from cotton or wooden goods
with chlOroform. First cover the spot
with olive oil or butter.
Deep-seated innammations, as infiam-
nation Of the liver, chronic gastritis and
inflammation Of the bladder and other pei
vic organs, are often relieved by poultices
thoroughly applied.
To cure warts take an Irish potato and
cut Il piece off the end and rub on the
wart two or three times a day, cutting a
slice from the potato each time used.
Very often one potato is sufficient for the
cure.
People who suffer from a bad odor in
the breath should use, as a wash. a mix
ture made by adding a ~teaspoOnful of the
tlncture of myrrh to a tumblerful of
water. This remedy is thought to rctard
decay of the teeth.
When your canary droops and seems i'll,
particularly if he shows signs of asthma or
a cold by a wheeling sound, feed him a
week on boiled bread and milk. Mix bird
seed and tlaNSeed and give it; also strew
red pepper plentifully on a piece of salt
pork and tie it up in the cage within reach.
Give it also a little saffron in its water
now and then.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-02-02
THE NATIONS LIBRARY.

The Congressional Library, at
Washington, says the American Arch
itect, will cover III, 900 square feet
more than two and a half acres. Mr..
Smithmeyer, to whom the library has
been intrusted, has carried on elabo-
rate tests of the resisting power of the
soil on which it will stand, A loaded
car was brought to bear on the earth
Of the excavated trenches in such a
way as to prove that the resistance
was equal to thirteen and a half tons
to the square foot. AS the estimated
weight Of the building is between two
and three tons to the square foot, the
chances of the subsistence or walls and
consequent disasters r reduced to a
minimum. The German Parliament
house covers no. 600 square feet, the
Royal Library at Munich, 80, 900, the
library of the British Museum 1900.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-02-02

Dr. corn meal and wheat bran in equal
parts. Boiled potatoes or turnips
should occasionally be mixed with the
ground feed. Meat is essential two or
three times per week, and may be
cooked and chopped fine, and feed
with the morning meal. At night
whole corn, wheat, or oats should be
fed. Oyster shell or lime must be kept
within reach of the fowls constantly,
to furnish material for making she'll.
If the quarters are kept reasonably
clean, and the above method Of hous-
ing and feeding be followed, l am con
ident satisfactory results will be at
tanned. We read Of various plans to
force egg production in winter, and
having tried many Of them, I believe
the whole secret is in feeding we'll and
lot over-crowding.-E B. Thompson,
DutcheSs county, n. Y, IN Farm and
Home.
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TO PRODUCE EGGS IN WINTER.

There are several causes why per-
sons who keep fowls do not get as
many egg in winter as they ought to.
The most prominent reasons for this
are over-crowing and not enough feed
Of the proper kind. 1t is not neces-
sary for hens to have very warm quar-
ters in order to lay well. Of course
they cannot rOOst out on a fence or
wood pile and be expected to lay, but
they should have a reasonably warm,
tight building and some sunlight.
Never should more than 20 fowls be
kept together in a pen lOxlO feet
square, and not more than 30 In a
space l0x20 feet, if many eggs are ex-
pected from them.
The food may consist of almost any
kind of ground and whole grain, and
should. be fed in sufficient quantity,
morning and night, to keep the fowls
in good flesh, and in healthy condition.
In cold weather there is more danger
in feeding too little than too much,
The morning meal should always be
given hot, and slightly seasoned with
salt and pepper, OF egg food. A good
morning feed is scalded ground oats,
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IN COMMAND.

A certain Northumberland Of cav
airy was noted for his profanity, but
one day he met with a deserved re-
buke. General Custer was with him
when he rode up to a sergeant of the
guard in his regiment, and swearing
at him furiously, ordered him to at
tend to a matter that had been neglec-
ted. The man folded his arms and
stood at bay, looking the officer
squarely in the eye. "Do you hear
me ?" said the Colonel. with another
oath. why don't yon do as | tell
your" when | receive a proper or
der, | shall Obey said the souldier,
firmly; 1.-THE articles of war forbid you
to address me in the kind of language
which you have just used.'
General Custer laughed, with-a keen
appreciation Of the state of affairs.
He's got you there !" he said laugh
ingly, to his subordinate. The Col
onel all at once changed his bearing
and a~pologized with manly frankness.
"Sergeant, said he, "you are right
and | apologize. [ should not have
addressed you as | did" Then he
gave his orders, the man touched his
cap, and turned away to fulfill the
command. The Colonel, moreover,
had risen many degrees in the estima-
ton of his soldiers.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-02-02
SAVE YOUR HANDS.

Women who have done homework
a long time are in some instances
troubled by enlargement of the joints
Of the fingers and hands. This trouble
is brought on by the exposure Of the
hands to extremes of temperature, and
especially by putting them in hot and
cold water, and letting cold air come
in contact with them after having had
them in water. This may be avoided
in several ways which | will mention.
A handle dish-mop car be used for
all but the very worst dishes, and the
hands hardly be wet. Another of
these mops can be profitably utilized
in cleaning lamp chimneys. With a
self-ringing mop a floor can be washed
without wettipg the hands; a model
housekeeper Of my acquaintance uses
one, and says that with but half the
labor it is as effective as a common
mop.
y pair Of mittens should be kept cx-
pressly for wear when hanging out
clothes; they are best knit, but two
thicknesses of old flannel make quite
serviceable ones. Another pair of
mittens should be kept for outdoor
wear, for making beds in cold rooms,
or any work which chills the hands
and can be done in mittens.
Wearing an old pair Of thick gloves,
or better yet, loose mittens made from
an old rubber blanket, when blacking
stoves, does away with the necessity
of washing the hands after the opera
ton. A little whisk broom is useful
in cleaning windows; the glass can be
washed and rinsed with it. and for the
corners it is especially nice.
In rinsing clothes, a stick a be
used to press the suds from the
articles in the tub and lift them to the
surface, where only the tips of the
fingers need be used in feeding them
to the wringer.
Apples or vegetables to be pared in
winter should be brought from the
cellar in season to allow Of their sur
faces being warmed before being
handled.
Clothes taken from the line in cold
weather should either be handled in
mittens or allowed to stand awhile In
a warm room before being folded or
sprinkled: for the latter operation
warm water should be used. A tin
box with a perforated cover such as
pepper and spice are sold in, makes a
good sprinkler. t.sGIh
1t may be thought too much trouble
to do work in this way, and doubtless
it will take more time at first; but it
will be found after a fair trial to be in
reality superior to the old method. At
all events it will pay in the end. AN
ounce of prevention is worth a pound
of cure"
If anyone is already afflicted with
enlarged joints, such precautions will
greatly retard the progress of the dis
ease-in some cases arrest it, and n
instance is known to me of a partial
cure being Effected. r., Plymouth
county, Mass, an Farm and Home.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-02-02

Two pounds of mashed potatoes, four
ounces of butter and a little salt, two
pounds of flour, and milk enough to make
a batter; one-half cup Of yeast; set to rise,
and when light bake in cakes the size of
mullins.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-02-02
goFtrNN.
A VIGIL.

| an crouchiug ore the hearth-stone.
The fire is dying away:
Only one pickering ember -
Emits a pale, faint ray.
The hadOws are falling softly
Ger the quiet, cOsey ROOM.
And the weird, ghostly silence
Half fills my heart with gloom.
| am all lone in my musings.
While memories. thick and fast.
Come ~tnrOnging dow the vistas
OF the far-Off halCyOD past
Again, we seem to be gathered
ArOund the old fireSide. .r
And the dear. familiar faces
Are beaming with joy and pride.
All the home circle new is broken.
I'm signing for those | love.
Some are out in the wide world.
And one is IN heaven above.
But God rules still-He is watching
Over my loved ones. | know.
Since to Him I've committed the keeping
OF them. while here below.
81 | am patiently waiting
For Him to answer my prayeS.
knowing that He. who mas promised
For the smallest birding to care,
Will gather them into His garner.
Along with The golden grain,
When the angels shall shout i'll heaven
The harvest home refrain.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-02-02
FOR SALE!

Holstean Bull Jullon, NJ. 1853, II. II. B.
Sire-Damon, No. S31. Dam-Jewell, No. 668.
Julian is Individually, and by breeding, the finest
Holstein Bull in the South. His Sire's Dam has a
record of 6S15 pounds milk in one day at three years
old. Jewell's record is 851s pounds milk in one
day and 10 pounds Z ounces butter in one week.
Also one Bull Calf. Sire and Dam imported. 2@
months old. T. III. MURRAY.
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Nnnsehnld.
POTATO CAKES.

POTATO CAKES.
Two pounds of mashed potatoes, four
ounces of butter and a little salt, two
pounds of flour, and milk enough to make
a batter; one-half cup Of yeast set to rise,
and when light bake in cakes the size of
mullins.
SODA BISCUIT.
One quart of sifted flour. n teaspoon
full Of soda, two ~teaspOOnfulS of cream
tartar, one t~easpOOnful of salt. mix thor
Oughly and rub in two ta~blespoOnfulS of
butter. and wet with one pint of sweet
milk. Bake in a quick oven.
EGGLEss CAKE.
One and one-half teacupS Of sugar, II
teacup OF sour milk. three tcacupS of flour,
Il teacups Of butter, one ~teaSpOonful of
soda, one-half t~easpOonful Of cinnamon,
One-half teaspoonful of nutmeg, ono tea
cup of raiSins chopped and Toured,
CHOCOLATE M~ACAROONs.
T~hree-uuarters of a pound Of blanched
almonds. one pound of powdered sugar,
o~ne-ouarter of a pound of grated chOcO-
late, the whites Of three eggs beaten to a
froth: mix all together to a still paste:
drop them on a sheet of white paper on a
pan. and bake in a moderate oven.
OYSTER PIE.
Grease a deep tin plate and cover the
bottom with puffed paste; lay on 1t a
dozen good-sized oysters: season with
butter. pepper and salt; spread over this
an coo batter and cover with a crust OF
the paste. making small openings IN it
with a fork: bake about twenty-five
minutes.
RUiT CAKE
Two cups of molasSeS, two cups of
brown sugar. two cups of butter, one cup
Of milk. five cups of flour, five eggs, II
hound of raiSins. one pound Of currants.
one-half pound Of citron. one ~tcaspoonful
ginger and one te~aSpOonful of nutmeg,
II t~eaSpoonfuls Of aIlspice and !! Of cloves.
SAGo PUDDING.
Boil three ~tab!espoonfuls Of sago in a
quart of milk, add a pinch Of salt. When
cooked set it to cool, stirring It OCCASION
ally. Beat four eggs very light with three
t~abIesDOonfuls of sugar. and stir it into
the saoo and milk: add a small piece of
butter and flavor with nutmeg. Bake
forty minutes.
PARKER HOUSE ROLLS.
One cup each of warm new milk and
yeast. two ta~ble>poonfnlS each of sugar
and melted lard. one quart of Hour, or
enough to mould firm; let it rise till light,
theh mould. roll out about about one-half
inch thick. cut with biscuit cutter, butter
the tops. fold up. let it rise until light, and
bake in a quick oven.
APPLE AXE.
Take light bread dough and shorten it,
or make Il crust Just as YOU would for
soda biscuits. and roll out about One-half
inch thick, then cut good sour apples into
quarters. and again into Fights, and place
in rows on the crust, sprinkle with sugar
and spice to the taste, and bake, or you
need not season but just a very little, and
make a sance of butter, sugar and water
and pour over it. =
MOCK LEMON PIE.
One half cup of sugar, yolkS Of two
eggs. Onc-half cup of sweet milk and one
half cup water: beat the eggs, add the
rest, beabAall together, and place IN a crust
the same as for a cusrard pie. When done,
hcat the whites OF the eggs to a Stltf troth.
add a ~teaspoonful Of sugar, and one tea
spoonful of extract OF lemon, spread over
the pie. return to the oven and brown.
This makes a small pie.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-02-02
HINTS TO HOUSEKEEPERS.

The sure preventive for cholera is clean
illness.
Bathrooms should not open into sleep
ing apartments.
Keep a separate saucepan for boiling
potatoes in if possible.
Pine pillows are used on library 1oun-
ges as melting slumber. yHOI
Antique oak or cherry is the f~avorite
wood for bedroom sets.
Every one should have eight hours
sleep, and pale, thin. nervous persons re-
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-02-02
OUR CHILDREN.

We are surely living in that age of
the world spoken of in the Book of
Books: When men shall run to and
fro through the earth, and knowledge
shall increase At no period in the
worlds history have men enjoyed such
splendid advantages to obtain knowl-
edge as is enjoyed by the vast millions
of this 81 Truly.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-02-02
SODA BISCUIT.

One quart of Sifted flour, one teaspoon
full Of soda, two teaspoonfulS of cream
tartar, one teaspoonful of salt, mix thor
oughly and rub in two ta~blespoonfulS of
butter. and wet with one pint of sweet
milk. Bake in a quick oven.