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Evening star., 1896-12-17
CAPITOL TOPICS.
Russian Decorations.

Senator Sherman, from the committee on
foreign relations, has reported favorably
the bill allowing Admiral T. o. Selfridge
and other United States naval officers who
attended the coronation of the czar last
May to accept medals presented to them by
the Russian government. In reporting the
bill, Mr.. Sherman presented a favorable
recommendation from Secretary Olney, in
which he said the medals were only souv
enirs of the occasion, and not decorations.
In addition to Admiral Selfridge, the list
includes Capt. G. H. Wadleigh. Lieutenant
Commander E. H. Gheef, Paymaster ]. B.
RedfieId, Lieut.. ]. J. Hunker, Surgeon d.
n. Bertolette and Ensign r. L. Russell.
To Amend Section 1854.
Senator Mitchell of Oregon has introduced
bill in the Senate to amend section 1854
of the Revised Statutes. That section
passed in 1865 provided that persons hon
orably discharged from the military or ma
val service by reason of disability resulting
from wounds sickness incurred in the
line of duty shall be preferred for appoint
ments to civil Offices provided they are
necessary for the proper discharge of the
duties OF such offices. Mr.. Mitchelrs
amendment gives preference to all hon.
orabiy discharged persons from the mill
tary or naval service without regard to the
reason for such discharge, provided they
served ninety days or more III the of
the rebellion or in any Indian war. Mr..
Mitchell supported his bill by a brief
speech, and on his motion 1t was referred
to the committee on civil service and re-
trenchment
West Point Appropriations.
The bill appropriating for the West Point
Military Academy for the next fiscal year
has been framed by the House military
committee. 1t carries $4S9,572, which is
$32,241 less than the estimates, but 500
more than the total of the last act Most
'of the increase is for improvements in the
water works. No new buildings are pro-
vided for.
TO Hear u q. A. II. Delegation.
The House and Senate committees on in
valid pensions have arranged to hold a
joint meeting tomorrow to hear a dele
CATION from the Grand Army of the Re-
public on the subject of pension legislation
Flowers for Mr.. Linton.
The beautiful bouquet of red roses on the
desk OF Representative Linton in the House
Tuesday was put there by resolution of
Andrew Jackson Lodge, Junior Order
American Mechanics. of this city. The
lodge some time ago appointed a committee
TO compliment Mr.. Linton in some way and
the bouquet was the plan fixed upon The
chairman of the committee was S. w.
Dickman and the vice chairman John G.
Humphrey. Mr.. Linton has been spending
several weeks since the election at his win
ter home in Florida.
New hoard af Indian Commissfoners,
Mr.. Sherman has introduced a bill in the
House abolshing the Office OF commissioner
of Indian affairs, and providing for a board
oi commissioners TO have charge Of the
duties of the office.
"Geh." COxey ON Finance.
General Jacob S. Coxey Of commonweal
army fame had an interview yesterday with
Chairman Walker of the House banking
ana currency committee regarding the
financial schemes he represents.
Evening star., 1896-12-17
Begging for Drinks.

Margaret Wilson, one of the prominent
members Of the board of regular visitors
to the Police Court. paid her respects to
Judge kimball again today
Il found Margaret on 9TH street last
right said Policeman Cochran She was
crying drunk, and was trying at the saloons
to procure whisky for a little boy she had
with her"
Tis not so.' declared Margaret He is
my son, and he does not drink"
L trust not" remarked the court, 'in
view Of the terrible example you have set.
When were you here last?'
About nine weeks ago." was the repIy
What sentence did you get them
Five days. But. yer 'onner, them Off
GERS is prejudiced against me-" declared
the woman.
1T is whisky. not the offers that is per-
scouting you, Judge KimbalI took occa-
sion TO state. Fifteen days"
Evening star., 1896-12-17
Elected Officers.

The Connecticut Republican Association
elected officers for the ensuing year last
night as follows: Charles W. Filler, pres
ident; Henry w. Hall, vice president; r. f.
Spencer, secretary, and G N. Stranahan,
treasurer. An executive committee was ap-
pointed consisting of l.. NJ. Penfield. ]. s.
A. Baker, Walter f. Clark and T. F.. Spen-
Ger. The association will hold a meeting
after the holidays, al which the Senators
and Representative from Connecticut will
be inGited to speak
Evening star., 1896-12-17
He n new 1t,

Edward Roberts halls from Newark, n.
J. He reached Washington last evening
and hailed Sergeant Myers while the latter
was passing along Pennsylvania avenue in
citizens attire and requested the price of a
dinner. The sergeant hailed patrol wagon.
The next step was the hailing of Roberts
today by the clerk of the Police Court.
Didn't you know it was dangerous to
beg in Washington? asked Judge kimball
of the prisoner.
Yes, sir, was the reply.
How did you know" was the query that
followed.
Il just knew
You were probably told so by your fell
low tramps on the road" suggested the
court. You will go to the workhouse for
fifteen days, and when you get out you will
leave town without delay If you are wise. -
Evening star., 1896-12-17
NO EXCUSE NOW
One Model Fortress,

There VIII soon be at least one thorough
~ modern complete fortress in this coun-
try il the fortifications board can secure
the assent of Congress to It's plans The
plan is to complete Fort Wadsworth. New
York harbor. Immediately. and make IL a
model fortress in every respect where
may be thoroughly tested all of the mod
ern scientific devices, such as range find
ers, converter boards. underground ways
telegraph and telephone systems and even
theories OF defense. Such of these things
work well can then be adopted in other
fortifications. All of this can be done at
an expense of about $4,000 in, addition to
the sum already allotted for the recon-
struc ton of Fort Wadsworth, and Con-
gress will be asked 10 make this appro-
priation.
Evening star., 1896-12-17

the central valleys and lower lake region
Friday.
The temperature will rise in the southern.
middle and New England states Friday
Condition OF the WATER
Temperature and condition of water at s
am: Great Falls, temperature, IS; cundi-
ticn. 36. Receiving reservoir, temperature,
~: condition at north connection, 81; condi-
tion at south connection, lti Distribu,inc,
reservoir, temperature, 40: condition at in
fiji ent gate house, 36; efiiuent gate house.
:36
Tide Table
Today-Low tide, Has ain; high tide.
o:22 am. and 5:4S pm.
Tomorrow-Low tide, 1913 a. m and 12:3o
pm; high tide, 6OS am. and 6:34 pm
The sun nnd Moon.
Sun rises, 7:13; sun sets, 4:4O. Moon sets.
6O3 tomorrow morning.
The City Lights.
Gas lamps all lighted by a:4S p.m.: ex-
tinguishing begun at 622 a. m. The lighting
Is begun one hour before the time named
Naphtha lamps lighted at 5:33 pm; ex-
tinguished at 6.37.
Range of the THERMOMETERS.
The following were the readings of the
thermometer at the weather bureau today
am, %: m, AZ; maximum, 43; min
imum, %.
Evening star., 1896-12-17
FAIR TONIGHT.
Cloudy md Threatening Tomorrow
Afternoon and Night.

Cloudy md Threatening Tomorrow
Afternoon and Night.
Forecast till 8 pm. Friday-For the Dis
trict of Columbia Maryland and Virginia,
fair until Friday noon. cloudy and threat
en.ng Friday evening" warmer Friday;
w;nds shifting to southerly.
Weather conditions and general forecast
The barometer has fallen il the central
valleys and upper lake region and risen or
the Atlantic coast and in Rocky mountain
districts. There Is a depression of slight
energy covering tie lower Missouri valley.
The barometer is high north of Montana
and the lower lakes.
The storm which was central on the mid
die Atlantic coast yesterday morning has
moved to the northcastward and gales are
reported this morning from Nova Scotia.
1t is warmer in the Mississippi valley and
the upper lake region and decidedly colder
in the northwest.
The weather is generally clear east of the
Mississippi and it is cloudy from Texas
rorthward to Minnesota and the Dakotas,
with light rain or snow.
The indications are that the weather VIII
continue fair on the Atlantic coast, fol-
lowed by cloudy and threatening weather
Friday e, ening. Showers are indicated for
Evening star., 1896-12-17
CaSt0ria
For
Infants and Children.

cASrORIA PROMOTES DIGESTION. and ove.
comes Flatulcncy. Constipation. Sour stomach
Diarrhoca and Feverishnsss. Thus the child 4,
rendered healthy and its sleep NATURAL. CAS-
ToRIA contains morphine or other narcotic
property.
"CASrORA Is well adapted to cAfidreh tina,
recommeod It superior to any prescriptioo
known to me-" H. A. ARCHER. Md.
Ill So. Oxford st.. Brooklyn, N. T.
For several years ] have recommended Casto-
ria. and shall always coatinue to do %. - II has
Invariably prodsced beneficial sesults.'' .'-.,s
EDWIN =. PARDEE. Md,
i20th e. and 7th ave-. New York city.
Evening star., 1896-12-17
What the Wool Grower. Want.

The National Wool Growers Association.
now in session in this city, has adopted
re solutions declaring in favcr Of an extra
session Of Congress as soon as practicable
after March next and asking that Con-
gress will enact the wool tariff bill as
agreed upon, as nothing less will satisfy
the wool growers of the United States or
I'LL the measure of the promise Of the most
ample protection Tor the wool industry,
sanctioned by the votes of the people IN
November, 1896. The association Will meet
here January to present the claims of
wool growers to the benefit of the proposed
ILL.,
Evening star., 1896-12-17
His Acgunfntances.

Charles Joyce. young man with a worn
expression and worn clothes, was among
the 'vags" today in the Police Court
How long have you been on the road ?''
asked the court.
Three years"
Why did you leave homer was the next
question.
MY father died, and 1 have no relatives
that l know" replied Joyce, sadly.
Where are you from?" Judge Kimball
inquired.
Buffalo,"
DO you know anybody there?'
Only common people"
Thirty days"
Evening star., 1896-12-17
She Was Fined.

For the larceny of handkerchief from
Peter Fl. Moore of siy2 11th street Mrs
CLANCY Irving. colored, was today fined
s. by Judge Miller. 1t was claimed that the
woman. who was employed as a servant in
the family Of Mr.. Moore, stole a quantity
of handkerchiefs napkins and silverware,
but the handkerchief first mentioned was
the only article Mr. Moore identified as his
property to the satisfaction of the court
The woman declared that the goods be-
longed to her, and were not stolen
Evening star., 1896-12-17
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to the
Following: White-Alfred E. Sullivan and
hane 5. Smith. both of Baltimore, Md:
vernon z. Alberto and Lucretia Dean.
Coiored-French johnson and Ella White.
S's,,,s Sen1anain DIXON and Aiiene Clayton; Enoch
Slhiier H and Gertrude Rankin; Linzie r
noS,usa m14u and Katie M. johnson; Henry e.
'sun Ross sna ana Magsle Chapman; Charles e.
Green and Maggie Lee.d-'2 ~o
Evening star., 1896-12-17
The Death of Ex-Mayor bowen.

The District Commissioners today issued
the following:
The Commissioners of the District of Co
lumbia learn with regret of the decease. at
2::3O o'clock pm. on the 18th instant. of
Hon. Sayles jerks Bowen. who was mayor
of the. city Of Washington from June, 1868.
to June, 1870. AS a mark OF respect to his
memory, 1t Is ordered that the flag on the
municipal building be kept at half mast
until after the funeral. and that this order
be spread upon the minutes of the board
and a copy furnished the family of the de-
ceased
Evening star., 1896-12-17
Hotel Arrivals.

Raleigh-J. D. Potts, Richmond, Va; r.
B. Hall, Louisville, KY; J. b. Watson,
Philadelphia, Pa; w. Mcknight, PittsbIrg,
Pa; A. Wagner. Akron, Ohio; C. Green
and j. G. Luke, New York; E. J. Ryan.
Boston, Mass.
Willard's-H Crowther, Pittsburg, Pa.
B. Andrews and W. b. Wilkinson, New
York; J. D. Hicks. Altoona, Pa; J. H. Win
ston, New Orleans, la.
Oxford-J. p. Thomas, Yonkers, n. Y;
J. C. Morgan, Philadelphia, Pa.
Hamilton-C. T. DePuy, Mrs. DePuy and
Mrs H. X. Elston. Rochester, y. y.
Cochran. A. Henderson and wife Pitts
Cincinnati, Ohio; J. Martin and wife and
Miss Martin, Chicago. Ill.
Normandie-G. H. Mills, New York; Mr..
and Mrs. J. l.. Mayer. Yokohama. Japan;
H.. c. Keller, Allentown, Pa.
Arlington-Mr. and Mrs. J. Schultz F.
Dressler, ID. s. Dodge and c. P. Dodge, New
York: E. B. Smith, Chicago, ILL.,; G. D.
Mitchell. Chattanooga, Tenn; A. McDon-
aid. La Crosse, Wis
ST Creham-J. A. Dars, p. Wagner, j. H.
Adams. New York; c. E. Pearce, St. Louis,
Mo-; c. p. Brown and wife. Chattanooga,
Tenn: E. Hughes. Syracuse, N. Y; c. A
Brown, Chicago. Ill
Weilir gton-F. c: Simpson and wife.
Cuba, N. Y; d. NJ. Lean, New York; J. W.
Little. Philadelphia. Pa.
Ebbitt-A. v. NJ. Sprague, New York; A.
E. OCoEnor and w. j. Sawyer, Pittsburg
Pa; C. A Brown, Chicago. ILL.,; L. H
Cochran. Louisville KY: f. l.. Perry, Pa
terson, N. j.: r. l.. Kingston, Hartford,
Conn.
Riggs-H. S. Bedell, Rome. N Y; ]. C.
Coombs, Boston, Mass; S. Reynolds and a
Ryman and wife, New York; W. c. Foster
and wife, Pittsburg. Pa.
National-A. w. Hoffman. Salem. Ohio
NJ. H. Bush and H. H. Atwood, Boston,
Mass. w Raird New York. / e Honav
Pittsbrrg, Pa; j. N. Maxwell, Beaver
Falls. Pa.
Metropolitan-D H. Thorin. Columbus
Ga: w. Link, Newark, N. j.; Gen. S. B.
Buekner. wife and son. Kentucky; S. j..
Wells. New York; Gen. c. NJ. Shelby. Ala
bama.
St James-G. T. Blake New York; r. c.
Chance. Philadelphia. Pa; L. j. Lewis
Memphis. Tenn: w. T. Gould. Des Moines
iowa: J. w. Adams and wife, Boston
Mass; S. Sloan. Painesville. Ohio.
Johnson-E. Tarssig and r. Graham
New York: G. NJ. Bridgeman, Philadelphia.
Pa: ]. A. Fults. Sedalia. Mo.
Evening star., 1896-12-17
Court of Appeals.

The Court Of Appeals today affirmed the
Judgment of the court below in the case of
Aaron Straus against Thos. g. Hensey In
the case Of Samuel Bieber against Martin
s. Fechheimer, the judgment OF the lower
court was reversed and the cause remanded.
The court in the case of Simon Ross, ir.,
against Henry Loewer dismissed the APP
peal.
Evening star., 1896-12-17
The Laurnda's Changed Plans.

The announcement by cable that the
notorious steamship Laurada has sailed di-
rectiy from Palermo for Gibraltar instead
of forcing her way into the harbor of
Valencia gave great satisfaction to the
officials here who feared that international
trouble was about to be caused without
adequate reason.
Evening star., 1896-12-17
Doubt Exempts From Taxation

Doubt Exempts From Taxation.
Judge Knowles has decided that lands
within the land grant of the Northern
to their mineral non-mineral character
will be exempt from taxation until they
have been classified by the United States
land commission. The decision means an
annual loss of $4,000 to the state Of Mon
tana.
Evening star., 1896-12-17
FIFN-CENT PIEcES.MANTED
A Popular Subscription Towards Saving
the Bass
Arrangements for Seining the Canal
Are Expected to He Conn
pletcd Tomorrow.

These who are interested in securing
funds for defraying the expenses of 'sein-
ing the canal this winter are much en-
cours ged by the generous subscriptions
that have been received through The Star.
They feel. however, that the fund should
be a popular one. so far as fishermen are
concerned and urge those who do not feel
either inclined able to give freely not
to be deferred by the numerous fivedol1ar
contributions received but to come forward
promptly with their fifty-cent pieces and
dollars. ',
Views of Anglers. +,
An enthusiastic fisherman said today:
Every man who vets line in the Poto-
m1c river ought to subscribe fifty cents
If he can afford the time and expense to
go fishing he can afford fifty cents for this
coTnendable object" -a
NJ Richard Sylvester, who is such a
confirmed bass hunter. said today: "Ang-
lers. as class. are men of moderate
means with spare change only to buy bait
Make it fifty cents for saving the bass.
Col. NichOlsOn's PrnisewOrihy Policy.
General Manager Nicholson of the Chesa-
peake and Ohio canal is an angler himself
and ne is very much interested in the cf-
forts being made to save the bass. He has
already addressed letters to persons in the
companys employ advising them against
taking bass from the canal and has given
notice that persons who do take them will
be prosecuted for trespass.
Policeman Frank Burrows of George
town. who is noted bass fisherman, told
Star reporter this morning that ne
thought the seining of the canal this winter
will mean the saving of fully 25,OOO bass
weighing pound or more, as well as thous-
ands of smaller fish.
Completing the Arrangements
Froffcrs are being received from many
professional fishermen who seine the river
in and out of season Of assistance in the
coming work on the canal, but none will be
accepted. ...-.
DIR. Massamore will be in Washington to-
morrow. and it is expected that final ar
rangements for the seining will be com
pleted during the day. He will consult with
the gentlemen here who are Interested in
the project, and the plans to De followed
VIII then be drawn up and details settled
SO tnat the work may begin at the moment
considered most opportune in the very near
future. ~
To Save the Baas.
Inc Following subscriptions for defray-
ing the expenses of seining the canal have
been received by The Evening Star:
ll<-rr f<,f~
Evening star., 1896-12-17

Fire in the Western Union Telegraph
huildiI at Evansville, Ind, Tuesday dam.
aged Fendrich Brothers cigar manufac-
tory. which occupies the top floor Of the
building, 5000.
Evening star., 1896-12-17
Il never dislppoint. y

Another year Is close hand If you want
10 make il hetttr than Us predecessor YOU
must advertise. your business An effective
way rvach the public is through the me
dunn of EIy typewriter circulars Effective
because every is TO read 1t in the
i,ed that it's personal letter. Consult US
about 1t.
lRON : ADAMS. prompt printer 5l2 11th st.
Ii
Evening star., 1896-12-17
The National Safe Deposit,
Savings and Trust
Company,
OF the District OF Columl.ia
CORNER 18TH ST. AND NEW YORK AVE
Chartered by special act OF Congress.
JAM, 1857, and acts OF Oct, 1880 and Fob 1873
Capital: One rlillion Dollars

SAFE DEPOSIT DEPARTMENT..
Rents safes inside burglar proof vaults at
s. per annum upward
Securities. jeUelry, silverware and valuahles
OF all kinds in owners packasc. trunk ease
taken on deposit at moderate cost.
SAVINGS BANK DEPARTMENT
Deposits received from TEN CENTS upward
and interest allowed s. and above.
Loans oncy real estate aud collateral
other securities in OF $500 and upward.
TRUST DEPARTMENT.
This company is a legal depository for court
and trust funds and as adIainistra tor,
executor, receiver assignee and execute,
trusts OF all kinds. Wills prepared Icy a
competent attorney IN daily attendance.
OFFICERS:
EENJAMIN +. SNYDER. R...............P President
TEoMAS HYDE. First Vice President
w. RILEY DEEBLE.... Second Vice President
THOMAS II. JONES Third Nice President
E. FRANCIS RIGGS. .-................. Treasurer
GEORGE HOWARD. .........A Assistant Treasurer
ALBERT l.. SrtfRTEyANT. .......--.... Secretary
CHARLES E. NYMAN.. Assistant Secretary
del2 ."sf.
Evening star., 1896-12-17

STEAMED OlSTERS-OIiR STYLE
Are delicious u dish u you will ask
for. We use only big. fat oysters-fresh froGi
salt water. Our new steamng plant prepares
them just right. And they're served In n
style to leave nothing desired
GTtiamc and Sea Food of all kinds. Ladies'
tsfe sh floor.
FRITZ RENTERS HOTEL. AND RESTAURANT
dali
Evening star., 1896-12-17

MEAGENTHAI.ER LINOTYPE COMPANY.
New York December Is. 1896.
AT meeting Of the board of directors held this
day quarterly dividend of . per and an
extra dividend Of per cent We're declared, pay
able December 30. fs.6. the stockholders of
record on Friday, December is. 1885, a. ; o'clock
pm.
The transfer books viii close Friday. De-
cemh1r Is at O'Clock pm. and reopen on
Thursday December 81. 1896. at 10 O'Clock a. m
FRED'K j. WARBJRTON.
Evening star., 1896-12-17

The case of Percy E. Gallant, charged
WIN embezzling so from E. o. Whitford, a
dealer at the Center Market. which was
set for hearing today in the Police Court.
was continued indefinitely This action
was taken for the reason that Gallant S
presence was required in another court to-
day as a witness.
Evening star., 1896-12-17

"A dangerous hole in the pavement an
Noltn Capitol street between and C.
streets, and another on street southwest
were reported by tie police today.
Evening star., 1896-12-17

William Kendrick, charged with mak;np
threats to do Louis Herbert bodily harm
was today released by Judge Miller on his
personal boncs
The American guide., 1896-10-10
Toun,t n Use for It.

A good coffin story is related in Sir
Daniel Lyson's "Reminiscences" The
hero was a private soldier and the
scene the West Indies, and the story
neatly illustrates the rigidity of the
red tape which binds the administra-
tive departments of the army. Zone
poor fellow who was given over by the
doctors and supposed to be dead, was
measured for his coffin, aud the coffin
was made. In these hot climates there
Is no time to be lost. The man, how
ever, disappointed the doctor and re-
covered Then came the question, who
was to pay for the coffin? 1t was
charged to the man, but he refused to
sign his accounts with this charge
against him, saying he had not ordered
the coffin and did not want 1t. At last
compromise was arrived at. The
man agreed to pay, provided he was
to have the coffin; SO IL was given him,
aud he stuck IT up on end by his bed
In his barraciS room, fitted 1t up with
shelves and kept his things in it all the
time we were at Grenada. II llonse'
hold Words
The American guide., 1896-10-10
MARKET REPORT.
THURSDAY, Oct, $,
Grain and Proyl.ions.

vt. LOUIS Flour Fancy to extra fancy
X Hdsd3iS; patents. e. 7oit3 IS Wheat-No,
red. 7Jc; No red, oilc. Corn-No
| .. mixed. .lQsl4c; No. white, eic, oats-So
9, Icit exc rlay-Prairic, ss,lo1t6So mixed
timothy. siool70l clear, Timothy, 500
ailol se-creamery.ssPis<e, a-'ryt,.'
ssoc Pork New standard meas. " s'tsdLo0
Baeon-Extra shorts. ieaaaTSc' clear ribs
| 4 s7.tc: clear, Lsos, all boxed Wool Choice
tub b-washcd, l6ais,tc'
Wheat Futures closed December 50A Oi
May 7ia. b
Corn December, sliso b. May, ai'sca.
Nrw YoNk-F -Fiour-Flrm ana unchanged
Wheat - December, 7i'sI71sc' Janunp
| 4, p-ioc; May, n 9-leQ5ise. CornH December
g2.e, May, 9!i,o; No, :, asAgssac oats
Western, eOdaOc Pork New meas, q, 7hlts 30
Lard Steam rendered, i.i5c, Butter West
crn dairy, 7yQiic, western creamery ~, ,Nl.c
western creamery, factory 5ullr EIginN
lie, imitation creamery Pgll'se. E,Hs West
ern, l0',NiNc
CuicAGo-o Opening quotations Whoat--oe'
tobur, 6.Sc; December, 6sbtOs -, May. -
nl.c. Corn October, s!Aci December 9i4c
day. a6ac. Oats December i7Ae May 1874 G
Pork December, s65si,. January. H7t
Jard-Dccembor, A05c. January, l2c ShoU
Rlbs-lanuary, acoc.
CHICAGO Closing quotations Wlcat-Oc'
| tobcr. Gigdmc. December, 6i't i4c, May
u.a7iAe Corn october, 2!Ao December
a3Lc! NAV edc Oats October ne asked
December, i7i,c bid; May, lgt tlJlr Pork
| october, SLbh, December, $500 asked, Jun
unry. 3; ~ asked Lard OctobcU ilnr De
rcmbcr, tenc asked, January i@scitI %
| short RIBS October. sue bid December
aGi,c january, J0I',c'
The American guide., 1896-10-10
pickled tpystcrs.

Cook the oysters in the liquor until
they begin to shrivel at the edge. Then
Law them ON fiat dish to cool before
dropping them in a bowl of salt water,
which makes them regain their plump
shape. Leave the oysters in the salt
water for about half an hour. In the
meantime add the vinegar and cloves
to the liquor use nbout half a tea
cupiul to a quart of the liquor. Add
salt and pepper to taste, and it will
be ready to pour over the oysters which
must be well drained from the salt
water II too salty let them stand in
Ice water few minutes. This recipe
makes the most delicious picked oy
stcrs,-Good Housekeeping.