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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-08-20

TIE BIRTHPLACE OF TIE BRITISH EMPIRE
IN INDIA.

CITY BEAUTIFUL FOR sITrATroN-THE MEET
INGPLACE OF FOUR GREAT RELIGIONS
THE CHIEF PORT OF AID INDIA.
The scene Of last weeks bloody strife between
Mahometaas and Buddhists is the oldest In Eng
lands Indian holdings. and probably. outside or
Europe and the United States the most splendid
city in the world. Its very name Is imposing.
Bombay" IS a mere corruption of "Mumbai; and
that is equivalent to "Mahima," or Great Mother,
title of the goddess Devi. Such distinction, as
the chief city OF the worlds most populous en-
pre. it well deserves to-day; but in old times.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-08-20

One by one the great ladies of the Napolconic
court are disappearing from view, the most recent
death being that OF the gentle old Comtcsse de
Brancion. who was the widow OF distinguished
officer killed before Scbastopol, and who. after
tho loss of her husband, was appointed govcrncss
TO the little Prince Imperial Although the
widow Of Admiral nruat nominally the prn
cipal "Gouvcrnante dcs Enfants de France yet
IL WAS the Comtcssc dc Brancion to whom the
actual care Of the child was intrustcd, and up
IN her last days she never tired Of telling
what "a sweet-tcmprcd, warrn-hcartod boy the III
fated son OF Napoleon III had been. In connection
with this il may De mentioned that Empress
Eugene, having consented to become the god
mother OF every French child born the same
,lav as her son, finds herself to-day responsible
for the spiritual welfare OF nearly 1000 young
Frcnchmcn and Frcnchwomcn, whose godmothcr
she is. and who bear the name either of Eugene
or Of Eugene
H. is so seldom that n young girl belonging 10
the great world here receives any royal decoration
"a n reward for merit that il is only right 10
place ,on record the name Of the twenty -year-old
Comtessc Emile dc Caraman, daughter Of the late
Prince Eugene de Caraman, on whom King Leopold
of Bclcum has lust conferred the civic cross of
the second class in recognition Of recent act of
courage The latter consisted in having torn of
the flaming clothes Of n woman named Beaumont,
who had set fire 10 herself with a petroleum lamp.
and in extingushing the flames by rolling her in
a CARPET Aferward notwithstanding that the
young countess herself sustained severe burns upon
acr hands and arms, she nurscd and tended the
woman until she had entirely recovered from her
INJURIES The Comtcsse Emile is well known
here, although her permanent home is In Brussels
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-08-20
HOW THE SENATOR'S SPEAK OF IT.

From The Washington Post.
It is interesting to note the way In which Sena.
tors refer to the silver act.
II have here" they begin. "a petition from the
blank Board Of Trade OF blank asking for the
repeal OF the"
Here there is a long pause glance toward the
senior Senator from Ohio In depreciating sort OF
way. though they wanted 10 avoid brushing any
ones feelings and then, 80.
1.-THE so-caed Sherman act" with great stress
upon the "so-called."
This little passage has occurred about fourscose
times up to date, and II IL always the same.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-12-26
Philosophy Teaches

that what has been may be
again. You who suffer from
Dyspepsia and Biliousness
should place more confidence
in the medicine proven BY
forty years curing record,
than some newly advertised
sarsaparilla or an imitation OF
the True l.. f. Medicine.
Thisis the philosophers stone
that will bring back health.
Look for large Red Letters,
IL. f."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-12-26
CAKES
GRAN SPONGE CAKE.

CREAM sroNoE CAKE.
Break two eggs In cup, al the cur
with sour cream, I cupful OF whits
sugar, 4 teaspooufuls OF cream OF tartar
I teaspoonful OF soda, beat al together
then divide Into two parts and grats
chocolate into one part and bake In lay
err.
For BETWEEN LAYERs.-Tske ons
pint Of sweet milk, put Il on the stove
let Il boil. Use tablespoonful Of but
ter, one-half cup Of sugar, three table
spoonfuls Of cornstarch, stir all together
and put between layers.
SPONGE CAKE.
Five eggs, 2 teacupfuls sugar, 2 tea
cupf,ils -four. I tablespoonful lemon
Juice or vinegar, pinch Of salt. Bea,
whites and yolks Of eggs together thor
oughly, add sugar and beat thoroughly
add fiour and stir well. Bake slowly.
Never cut sponge cake except TO Rssf
tho pieces, then break. Bake two OF
three days before using and keep In Tin
covered.
WHITE SWISS CAKE.
Whites Of six eggs, 2.3 cup Of butter
I Ia cups Of sugar, cup OF milk,
cups Of -four, 2 teaspoopfuls Of cream oi
tartar, and small teaspoonful Of soda
Beat the whites of the eggs to . froth
cream butter and sugar, add to the beat
en- whites, and then the other ingredi
ents.
All white cake should have little
less than half the quantity OF soda thar
of cream of tartar, a. Il makes the cxF'
yellow to use as much 40 you would FOL
other things.
A NICE FRosrING FOR A WHITE CAKE
White of one egg not beaten, 8 or
spoonfuls Of strong coffee and pulverizet
sugar stirred In until thick enough tt
spread on the cake.
CHOCOLATE LAYER CAKE.
One cup of sugar, I cup Of sweet milk
I egg, I tablespoon Of butter, 2 cups o
-four, 8 teaspo0nfuls OF baking powder
Ia teaspoonful Of vanilla.
FILLiNG.-2-3 cup Of sugar, put In
small pan and boil until It 10 wax
then add l-2 small cake Of chocolate ant
the white of one egg beaten stif, i tea
spoonful of vanilla. To the frostinl
for the top add grated chocolate to color
RECEPTION CAKES.
Dainty little reception cakes are made
as follows: Take one pound OF -four,
quarter Of q pound Of butter, two ounces
Of lard, IL pound OF sugar, q larg'
pinch Of salt, three teaspo0nfuls OF bak
log powder, and large tablespoonful o
caraway seeds Tor IL pound OF currants)
Cut up some pieces Of candied pee
Quantity according to taste), and maxi
the whole into stiff dough with milk o.
water. Break Il into small pieces ant
bake them In the oven till brown. Thes'
are dellciously short.
COOKIES.
One cup sour cream, one cup sugar
one egg, one even teasp00nful soda
-four to make moderately stiff dough
Roll thin and bake In quick oven.
ANOTHER COoKY RECIPE.
Ia cups sugar, cup butter, Ia cuI
thick sour cream, 3 eggs, l.2 teaspoon
full soda, Ia nutmeg grated, hour to roi
thin. Bake quickly.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-12-26
A WOMAN BUYING STAMPS


SHOW many stamps do you sell for Q
quarter" abe said to the stamp clerk Al
the post-0ffice.
"'fwenty-five one-cent ones or twelve
two-cent ones, ma'am."
"Don't you give back one cent
changer
"Certainly."
"Are they the Columbian stamps oil
the old kindf"
~ can give you either"
"Don't the old-style ones come little
cheaperr'
"No, ma'am."
I thought they would. They're Ou'
Of style, you know"
"'l'he government receives them the
same as the new ones In payment oil
postage, and many people prefer them.
"But their red color doesn't match
some styles Of envelopes"
81 can't help that"
"C0uldn't you sell me dozen Of thu
old two-cent ones for fifteen cents"
"No, ma'sm."
"Couldn't you on Frldayr'
"No, ma'am."
"But that's bargain day In the stores
"Possibly, but not at the post.Ofilce.'
"when IL your bargain dayr
ave don't have any,"
"Not have any bargain day! Well,
never! And my husband told me the
post office was run on business princi'
ple.. why, you don't know the frs,
principles of business. "-liarper's Bazaar
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-12-26
ctalinotS-oolhlo M NAvvAil.

Sunday q ~ great church. mot .
chimney % rslisvs its barn outline, says
correspondent Of the Boston Trans
cript. a little girl slts at the entrAnce
smoking . cigar. THIS entrance u -
fioorless e 4 d at circus; the sexton,
Chiusman ell Joints, 10 pulling at the
bell-puller stops 70 talk with those who
come 10, until all sound ceases and We
enter. Tue plastered wallis inclose .
large area. Here 10 family 10 . roomy
pew near the door-four children with
the mother and father. Az the service
progrcsses the childrrn must be amused
loaf Of bread Il produced, aud while the
mother nurses the baby she cuts three
slices from the loaf and adds these TO
the spiritual food which u offered
her restless young ones from tile pulpit.
Directly below the preacher two old
women are seated sideways, confronting
each other, their arms firmly clrsplng
the knees. Each smokes pipe; ~
they smoke they nod and yawn. From
the congregation loud shores are oc-
casionally heard; two little boys, close
by the preacher, skirln!sh with umbrel-
las. One of the boys 10 driven to the
wall the father Of the defeated comes
from the body Of the church and rough
" drives away the boy who has discom-
fited his child. Young men aud women
stroll down the aisles, or step over the
backs Of seats to get drinks, sometimes
returning with . mug or calabash OF
water for friend. A horse thrusts bis
head through the window and looks
quietly upon the audience. However,
spite Of these events, the main portion
OF the large assemblsge seems undisturb-
ed the mother with four children pro-
duces rattle, q dernier resort to quiet
the baby. A woman 10 seized with head.
ache, she loosena her hair and signals q
friend, who crosses to her In Decline, be-
striding the backs Of the seats, and
kneads the muscles Of her head 10 native
fashion (lomi lomD. Pauslng 10 his
part Che 10, by the way, the only tenor
voice In the choir,) q young man takes
from his pocket little mirror and q
comb, carefully arranges his necktie
aud combs his hair, standing In full
view.
"I.ook, cries the preacher, on tip-toe,
and With vigorous gestures, "look at
the sea, look at that old hill, there are
enough raw fish and taro, while you are
complaining Of famine! Why doesn't
the Lord bring your calabashes fulls Oh,
you are too lazy! 60 to the anti" etc.
Turning to me, the only stranger pres
ent, he translates this part Of the ser.
mon, the interruption being received
with equsnlmity by the people. Sudden
" descending he borrows cap, which
he holds toward each person 10 the
audience, not excepting his own family,
for money or written promise to bring
II next Sabbath, and enters Into discus
sion of the pros and contras when bis
practitioners object to giving. The de-
iinquents blush and stammer with
native grace; 4 few young men who at
tempt to slip away from their obllga'
lions are checked by brisk turn OF the
minister's spectacles; he forces back
change upon such a. give beyond his
approval; the little ones who have
brought q kaneta are praised and thank
ed. As father guiding his children
this good man lives In their confidence
and love.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-12-26
Ksy To the PuIslsp.

key to the Pusslsr.
No S<a-A Scene From Fiction, Robinson
crusos and Friday.
No. 90 Pictorial Puzzles
Bell Eagle. Albatross Rushes
Egyx Artist. Sea Ever.
Acrobat sheep Pony. Ship
Rosex Easel Seesaw. Tent
No 3+,.-Numerical Enigma; "a careless
song. with little nonsense In II now and
then. does not misb~come monarch"
No 3sS-Geographical Anagrams l.
Arno. 2 Amsterdam. 8 Germany. 1
Nile 8 Windsor q Norway. I. AndeA
Z Genoa q Bensres
No. 3to.-Chsrade; Night-shade.
No. Sc0-word Building: Converse. con
serve; cover, verse. nerve.
No. Ssi.-Enigma; DozenA
No ssa-A Word Square: Fire. idol,
roam, elma
No. ssa-A Word Change. Smother.
mother. moth, other. hero.
No 81. Enigmatical Drinks Tea
Whisky. Madeira, CatawbA
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-12-26

"A snake In the grass" 10 all the more
dangerous from beiug unsupported. 80
are many Of the blood medicines offered
the public. To avoid all rlsk, ask your
druggist for Ayers Sarssparllla, and
also Tor Ayers Almanac, which 10 just
out for the new year.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-12-26
IT SOUNDED so PRETTY.

Some years ago a Nottlnghamshir'
Clergyman, In baptizlng q baby, psus
ed In the midst of the service to inquir'
the name Of the infant, to which thu
mother, with profound courtesy, re
piled:
"Shsdy, sir, II you please"
"Shady J" replied the minister. "Ther
it's boy and you mean Shsdrach, chr
mo, please your reverence, It's
girl"
sand pray" asked the inquisitlys
pastor, show happened you to call thu
child by such a strange namey"
"why, sir" responded the woman
''if you must know, our name 10 Bower
and my husband said a. how he SHOULD
like her to DO called Shady, because
Shady Bower sounds so pretty"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-12-26

Ne. sSs.-0ssgraphlssi Asrsstis.
An island in the German ocean, which 10
the rear 1890 exchanged mistress for .
master.
I. An island In the West Indies, former
u belonging 10 France. but now inde
pendent
a The country which gave up the island
above mentloncd
4 A largo river In France emptying into
the Bay Of Biscay.
4 A largo city In Persia, formerly the
capital
& The country to which the subject Of
this acrostic was given mp.
q A small river between Norfolk and
Suffolk.
:. The capital Of . southern country In
Europe. ouos destroyed By great natural
calamity.
& A chain Of mountains running through
italy.
o A beautiful city In the south Of the
same country.
10 A town In Surrey famous Tor IL pool
III.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-12-26
GReATfUL-c0MF0RTlN;.
.EPPS'S COCOA
BRehKFAST-SUpPER.

"By thorough khowiesise of the natural Law,
which govern the operations Of ,lisr. ton and
nutrition. and by careful application Of the
fine properties of well selecte.i Cocoa, NJ. Epps
,ielicstely nayored beverage which may save u.
many heavy iortor's bills. 10 IL by the Jullcious
use % Gus h articles OF dkt that . constitution
may he gradually built up until strong enough
OF subtle maladies are boating around ~ really
10 attack wherever there II Q weak Point. We
may escape many fatal shan by keeping our.
selves we'll fortified with pure hlood anil prop.
eriy nourished frame."-CirH Serrtce Gakoffs.
Made simply with boiling water or milk. Sold
only In half pound tins, by Grocers, labelled
thus JAMES EPPs 4 TO-, Iti.. IIomeo-
pathic lbemists, London, England.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-12-26

VIA nrst time I tried TO smoke .
cigarette it made me awtully sick"
I"You are getting even now" 81 don't
see how" "why they make everybody
else sick when you smoke them now"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-12-26

was 30 troubled with catarrh It seri.
0usly affected nv voice. One bottle OF
Eiv's Cream Balm did the work. Ny
voice Il fully restored.-B. y. Liepsncr.
A. NJ, Pastor of the Ollvet Baptist
Church, Philadelphia.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-12-26

Prof. Barrett Of 81. Lawrence County.
N. ", speaking Of pulmonary diseases.
says: Not one death occurs now wher
twenty died before Downs Elixir was
known. Over hfty years OF constant
success places Downs Elixir at the head
of tho long list Of cough remedies.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-12-26
BE YOUR OWN DOCTOR.

Il won't cost you one-half - much.
Do NOT delay. Bend thrss scent stamps
for postage and ws viii ssnd you Dr.:
Kaufmann's great work. me colored
plates IRON LIE, on dissase, its causes
snl homa cure. Address n. r. Ordway
4 CO.. Bostos, Hass.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-12-26
No. sse.-wAleA 4. the longer,
M. aa,.-A,,,h-.,,.., P,,,I...

Ne. Sei.-Arithmstieai Passisa
I. Find number OF which the half win
bs three morn than the third.
q Find the two lowest numbers whoss
difference will he one-eighth of their sum.
q Divide 81 Into two numbers, OF which
one shall be exactly onethird Of the other.
4 In AN orchard one third Of the trees ars
pear trees. one-quarter spricots, one fifth
nectarines, and there arc % apple trees.
How many are there Of each kind. and how
many In ALI
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-12-26
A LITTLe FRENCH LESSON.

POlssOns-fish.
Sauman, sauce Hollsndaise-Salmon,
Dutch sauce.
Sauman, sauce aux eufs-Salmon
with egg sauce.
Saumsu, sauce au pusil-Sslmon,
parsley sauce.
Sauman, sauce homard-Salmon, lob
ster sauce.
branches de sauman-Salm0n steaks.
Cotolettes de sauman aux c0rmch0us
Salmon outlets with gherkIns.
Eperlaus, frites-Smelts, fried.
Ssrdines, grillees-Ssrdlnes, brolled.
Petites truites, frltes-Ilttle trout,
fried.
Trulte en- coqullles-'rrout In shells.
Truite en- Saumanee-Salm0n trout.
Morue q Ia sauce aux capres-Codfish
with caper sauce.
Morue Ia bechsmel-Codfish with
bechamel sauce.
Morue aux pommes dc terre-Codnsh
with potatoes.
Gntln d'anqullles-Eels au gratin.
Magnereau frais q Ia maitre d'hotel-
Fresh mackercl with white sauce.
Des soles, frites-Fricd soles.-Table
Talk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-12-26

A God-seud 10 Ely's Cream Balm.
had catzrrh for three years. Two OF
three times week my nose would
bleed. Thought the sores would never
heal. Your Balm has cured me.-Mrs.
NJ. A. jackson, Portsmouth, n. ii.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-12-26

The reason why Arnica & OIL Llnl.
mpnt IL 30 popular with the ladies IL BE-
cause It not only is very healing an'
soothing but Its odor Is not at all ofien-
alive.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-12-26

BRorLRD KIDNEYs.-Brolled kidneys
arc delicious u cooked thoroughly with
. little bacon for seasoning. Cut them
through lengthwlse and lay on the
brolIer with alternate slices Of the
bacon. lay on q hot dish, sprinkle halt
Of each with minced parsley, pepper and
celery salt, and press the other half on
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-12-26
DON'T GIVE uP

because you feel blue and arc troubled
with that tired and all-goue feeling. Do
- did, nee bottle Of Sulphur Bltterp,
e viii make you feel like new person
q did ns.-Jeunis Holiness ~ Ttsuoni
Street, Boston.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-12-26
No. 3e2.--Anagvam.

No. 3s2.-Asagrsm.
Oh. the wine Of llfes success
How each Thirsty soul would bless
When the struggle and the strsss
Quite appall;
With its rainbow bubbles crowned,
Eco the loving cup 60 round:
But enough II never found
For NJ all;
Though We all may try 20 grip Il,
There are only Pant CAN sIP TT"
When Ills drained In vain you tip %.
Luckless mourner.
Il In useless Ia bewail.
IN we try To smile, and fail
As we gulp our bitter all
In n corner.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-12-26

"what makes you look 90 unhsppyr'
'sToothache." Allow me to cOngratu-
late you." "whyy' "a man who at
eighty can stlll have the to0thache 10
certainly to be congratulated"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-12-26

Badness ID often preceded or accom-
panied by grAyness Of hair. To prevent
both badness and grsyness use Halls
Hair Remover, an honest remedy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-12-26

Mamma-whst makes you think that
you have dyspepsia, Alice-Because
never have enough until eat too much.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-12-26

Nothing emphasizes the fact that
there IA no accounting for taste more
than the way some people admire them
selves.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-12-26

With many clergymen, public speak
ers, singers and actors, Ayers Cherr'
Pectoral 10 the favorlts remedy foI
hosrseness and all affectlons Of the vocal
organs. Its anodyne and expectoranl
effects are promptly realized.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-12-26

Wa sahy vss -. w gave ~ c.sseriA.
whsa shsvss . ohnd, - esisd Tor o.storiA
wAsa ~ tseans Ma - sluag 10 oasseriA
wAsa - - cAndrs,, - savs tAsa casassiA
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-12-26

"You ought to be very proud Of your
wife. She Il q brilliant talker." "You
are right there" "why, I could listen
TO her all night" III often do"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-12-26
Ne. aa, -N.... .f r.,.,,, p.u.n.

.. LLu,e,T,srh 2 I. I. m, n, T. ., o, u. 4
ee, S,ssu,. Gssa.A .. v, I. n.e.v. 4 q
&, ~ a, u. u, n. Is d. q, n. q. u. j, = 9, T.
h. T. ttr.v, i,g. T. e,r. II, AGO.. v l. I. q.
u l. Les 10 !. .n,u, e., so,AIL H. u. L
shF.A T. 4, I. Lpo,c.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-12-26

$50 he wanted to hold you In his lap
How impudent. What did you doY
"Why, you Just bet I sat on him."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-12-26

Love ID that sort Of thing which makes
Q mans bank account Of 600 seem
abuudantly large to 70 70 housekeeping
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-12-26
J.s.is. Among Grove


A singular instance Of justice among
crows has BEEN related BY II. Roux ct q
meeting Of the Sociste vaudoiss de Sci.
ences Nsturelles, which 10 worthy Of q
place In the intelligence Of Animals" by
Professor Romanes. The observations
were made by II. Adder, . notary Of
Saints Croix, In France, who saw about
10 crows In solemn oonclave In Q field.
At given signal they suddenly dew up.
sroaking with rage and wheeling around
some object, which ultimately fell to the
ground and proved 70 b . dying crow.
An examination showed that the offender
for such be appears 10 have besn-had
BEEN killed BY . stroke Of the beak In
the abdomen, and his body bore the
parh Of about - stsoks.-Loodoo
0iob~ i,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-12-26

Says an exchange: "There are poems
unwritten and songs unsupg." That 10
what reconclles Us 10 life.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-12-26

Don't suffer with Indigestion, use
Baxter's Mandrake Bitters.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-12-26

Some men have nm Idea they win some
day walk In the strrets OF glory be
cause they now and then give away an
old coat.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-12-26
CANDIES.
CREAM wALNUTs.

White Of one egg, equal amount Of
water, three pounds OF confectioners
sugar. Slft the sugar, mix 1t with the
beaten egg aud water, and knead on q
board, working In the walnuts. Mould
In balls the desired size.
CHOCOLATE POTATOES.
Mix half pound Of confectiOner's
sugar, q quarter Of q pound OF ground
almonds, and q few drops OF favOrlng,
and the whites Of two eggs into q stiff
paste. Then make into small balls.
Have your hands well busted With sugar
or the mixture will stick. Roll them IN
finely grated chocolate and make
"eyes" 10 them with fork or the points
Of pair Of scissors. Have ready u fry
lug pan with plenty OF boiling butter
which has previously been clarified, and
put the potatoes In. BE careful that
they are not too close to one another.
Cook until nice and crisp outside, then
drain.
ALMOND TASTE.
Ingredients :-One pound Of ground
almonds, one pound of fine sifted con-
fectloner's sugar, the whites Of two new
laid eggs, and few drops OF essence OF
almonds. Mix the sugar and the ground
almonds well together, then add, little
by little, the whites Of eggs beaten tn q
fr0th, until the mixture assumes the APP
pearance of stiff paste. A some eggs
contain more white than Others little
less than the whites Of two Is sometimes
sufficient, for the paste needs tn be quite
firm. Make It up into thick block,
and let It dry very slowly In moderate
oven.
WALNUT CARAMELs.
Take two pounds OF sugar, q pound Of
walnut meats pounded fine, aud one tea.
cupful of cresm; stew slowly until
thick; add q tablespoonful OF butter.
Set of the fire; when partly cool, form
In little cakes and lay on buttered plates
until cold.
WALNUT DROPS.
One pound Of walnut meats, half a
pound Of sugar, the white Of one egg;
cook all together, roll 10 balls, and set
to cool on buttered plates.
HONEY CANDY.
Take one pint Of sugar, two table
spooufuls Of water, half pint Of strain
ed honey. Boil until brittle. Pull
when cold.
POPCORN CANDY.
Boil one cupful Of sugar with half q
cupful OF water and one teaspoonful of
butter; cook until It threads and stir In
two quarts Of popcorn; mix well aud
make Ia balls.
HICKORY-NUT CANDY.
Take two cupfuls OF sugar and half a
cupful OF water, and boil until thick.
Stir In one cupful Of hlckory-nut meats;
pour In large, fiat dish. When partly
cool, mark or In squares.
HICKORY DROPS.
Take two cupfuls Of sugar, one egg,
two tablespoonfuls OF -four, \ cupful OF
hlckory-nut kernels, sliced fiue, mix and
drop on buttcred tins.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-12-26

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