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Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-09
MONTPELIER
AND WELLS RIVER R. R
TlME.TARLE.

Corrected TO June 25 1900 trains leave Barre as fol-
lows: Going East. Sundays excepted.
7.3O Am.
Connects at Wells River with Accommodate
Train North, and with Mail Train South over
Passumpsic Division Boston Main r. X. for s.
Jobnsbury, Newport and White River jet. with
Accommodation Train North over White Mountain
Division Boston and Main II. X. Lisbon Litteton,
Lancaster, Fahyans, Bethlehem and Profile House.
Through train service frem Wells River via. Ply.
mouth, VIII te River jet to Boston arrive Boston
!. IS p. M. With New York Express via. Bellows
Falls. Sprngdt ID, Hartford and New Haven r.
irving Grand Central Depot New York 40 p. m.
Through coaches and parlor cas- Wells River TO
New York.
12.45
Through Express, Burlington to Fabyans Has
Pullman Parlor Car, Burlington to Fabyans. STOP.
at all principal stations between Wei River aud
Fabyans, arriving at Fabyans 400 p. m. Connec-
al Fahyans with the train for Prorand and Otd
Orchard Beach. With tram for Summit Mt.Wash
!ngton, arriving Summit go p. m: Connects at
ssumpsic Division. and the "Pacifc Coast Express
via Canadian Pacific Railway to Montreal, Quebec,
Chicago and the Pncitic Coast Through Sleeping
days. TO Pacific Coast every day except Sunday-
With Express Train, Parlor Car attached, arri INK
In Boston at scoop. m With train for Fabyan-,
Lancaster Whit. field, Jefferson, Berlin, Groventon
and Grand Trunk i:.R.
3.15 p. M.
Connects at Wells River with train North over
Passumpsic Division B. & NJ. Railroad with accom-.
mediation South for oil stations between Wells
River and White River Junction and with Express
train over White Mountain Division B. s NJ Rail.
ter, Beth chem and Fabya-s.
TRAINS WEST.
Leaves Wells River, 6.O0, 10 80 a.m.2 49, 10 pm.
Arrive Barre 1906 a. M. Il 10, 4.,5, 5.55p.
SUBURBAN TRAIN SERVICE.
Leave Montpelier. 30. o.45. Hts a. M, 80,
SO, $40 p. m.
Arrive at Barre 1905 M, H. D.? 30 5.55pm.
Leave Barre 80. 1920 a. ~, II 10, slS. 40,
600 p. m.
Arrive at Montpelier TO, 1895 a. M. 100, $50,
l3o, 6.lS p. m.
W. A. sTOwELI., General Manager,
T. w. STANYAN, Superintendent,
=. Nv. MORSE. Gen y. Pass. A KENT.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-09
Beware Of ointments for Ca.
tarrh that Contain Mercury

as mercury will surely destroy the sense of
smell and completely derange the whole sys-
TEN when ente,ihg 1t through the mucous sur
faces. such articles should never he used
except on prescriptions from reputable physi-
clans, as the damage they will do is ten fold to
the good you can possibly derive from them.
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F.J.
Cheney s. Co., Toledo, o.. contains no mer-
curry, and Is taken internally. acting directly
onthe b'ooda' ID mucous surfaces of the system
In buying Halls Catarrh Cure be sue you
get the genuine. 1t is taken internally and
made in Toledo, Ohio. by +. j. Cheney g. Co.
Testimonials free.
Sold by Druggists, price 75c. per bottle.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-09
President to Go to Chtc.n

Chicago, July 9.-President McK;r,ou
the Spanish minister at WASHINGTON NY;
. numpef Oh other public men have NC
cepted the invitation Of the city of Chi.
cago TO be present during the encamn.
ment OF the Grand Army Of the Republic
next month. Acceptances have lust becn
RECEIVED from the president and Dnkn
aArcos, minister Of Spain, who was cm nm
Carrassed BY receiving an invitation 70
the Dewey day celebration In NAV "
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-09
Cure for Cholera Infantum,-Never
Known to Fall

During last May an infant child OF our
neighbor was suffering from cholera infantum.
The doctors had given up all hopes OF, recoy.
cry, took a b tt eof G 4amberlain,s Cole.
Cnolera and Diarrhoea Remedy to The
aou e, telling them | fell; sure 1t would do
day. time the child had fully recovered. The
chl'd Is now vigorous and healthy. / have
recommended this remedy frequently and
have never known it to fail.-MRS CIrRrIs
BAKER Bookwal'e-, Ohio. Sold by h. A.
Drown 4 Co., Duggi lists DIV
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-09
White Man Turned Yellow.

Great CONSERVATION was felt by the frlends
of N. o. Hogarty of Lexington, Ky when
they saw he wss turning yellow. HIS Skin I'm
slowly changed color. also his eyes, and he
suffered terribly. His malady was Yellow
Jaundice. Hewas treated by the best doctors,
try Electric Bitters, the wonderful stomach
and Liver remedy, and he writes .'After
taking two bottles was wholly cured" A
trial groves its match,ess merit for all Stomach,
Liver and Kidney troubles. Only SOC. Sold
by w. H. Gladding, Parlor Drng Store. dw
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-09

The farmers daughters in Kansas
are reported as putting on overalls
and helping in the harvest field. The
Kansas liquor law has become obliter-
ated before the outside world SO the
women of that state have put on the
breecbeS and come to the front to
keep Kansas a bright and shining ex-
ample before the rest Of the world.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-09
Calendars for 1901,

e. w. Cummings is sole agent in
Barre and Montpelier for the celebrat-
ed Wilcox calenders, and is now ready
to show a full line Of samples. Also
John Garter & Co.'s line. Reserve
your orders until you have seen them.
They will be left at your office or store
on request. tt
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-09

Vermont candidates for the United
States senate must have studied poll
tics under the late James G. Blaine
Judging from their battle cry Of
"claim everything and concede moth
ing +.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-09
Hobokcn Fire Victims.

New York, July 9.-Seven more bod;es
of victims of the Hoboken fire were 70.
covered from the steamship Saale. Six
were round at the Lloyd dock and one ON
the steamship Bremen or Main. This
makes the total number Of recovered
dead lab, and over 100 ore still missins.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-09
Ou{ef Mt Canton.

Hongkong, July 9.-Canton is perfect
ly quiet Business continues as usual
The Chinese are unanimous in saying
that there will be no trouble as long as
Ii Hung Chang remains in control. Ar
rivals from the north state that Boxers
are hostile to the Cantonese, who, the
Boxers say, first introduced the foreign
ers into China.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-09
UNION PAINTERS

All union men in this city wishing
to secure the best service and full
value for their money, will employ
the following named union painters,
who employ only union men and Can
safely guarantee their work. Thank.
ing one and all for past fayors and SO.
Letting your cooperation in the future
we remain,
Respectfully yours,
Andrew Bjon, John Crowley, Frank
Carleton, John Dodge, w. j. Willis
Fred Beckley, A. NJ. Stafford, George
w. Lang.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-09
Was it a Miracle?

'.The marvellous cLre of Mrs. Rena j. Stout
of Consumption has created intense excite
ment in CsmmacS, Ind" writes Marion Stout,
Il leading druggist of Munce, Ind. She only
weighed 80 pounds when her doctor In York
town said she must soon die. Then she
began to use DIR. Kings New Discovery and
pIetely cured" 1t has cured thousands of
hopeless cases, and is positively guaranteed to
cure al Throat, Chest and Lung disease,
SOC and $1.00. Trial bottles free at Parlor
Drug Store, DIV
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-09
The Best Remedy for Stomach and
Bowel Troubles,

IL have been in drug store for twenty
years and have sold most allof the proprietary
have never e found dan anything to equal cSam
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Rene
dy for all stomach and bowel troubles" say.
o. W. Wakefield, of Columbus, Ga. This
remedy cured two severe cases of cholera
morbus in my family and have recommend.
cd and sold hundreds of bottles of 1t to my
customers to their entire satisfaction. ii
affords u quick and sure cure in pleasant
form" For sale by Il. A. Drown & Co.,
druggist, Nw
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-09
A GOOD coueh MedioIne.

Many thousands have been restored to
health and happiness by the use of Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy. If afflicted with any
throat or lang trouble, give IT trial for it is
certain to prove beneficial. Coughs that have
resisted all other treatment for years, ha, e
yielded to this remedy and perfect health
been restored. Cases that seemed hopeless.
That the climate of famous health resorts tail.
Ed TO benefit, have been permanently cured by
It's use: For sale by +. A. Drown Il CO..
Druggist. DIV
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-09
To Fight the Ashantia.

Kingston, Jamaica, July 9.-The gov
eminent has received telegram from
the secretary of state for the colonies.
Mr.. Joseph Chamberlain, suggesting
terms on which a West Indian contingent
of militia should proceed to Africa to
fight the Ashantis. IIe believes the con.
tingent will accept the terms and pro.
coed to Africa.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-09
WATERBURY CENTER.

The Green Mountain lodge under
the management of Miss elizabeth
Colley is again open for entertain
ment of summer guests and many
who have previously visited this
house are returning to its hospitable
attractions.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-09

Russia is in fair way to see he1
deep and craftily laid plans for hel
own interests in China carried out
without the least variation from the
original.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-09
The Maine to Go to China.

London, July 9.--The ladies' executive
committee of the American hospital ship
Maine has decided to place the ship ut
the disposal of. the government for serv.
ice in China instead of South Africa, and
the government has gladly accepted the
offer. The committee hopes to send the
Maine off in ten days.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-09

1t is a sad home coming for New
England delegates to the National
Democratic convention when their
colleagues ask them about the 16 to l
controversy.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-09
Hung Chang Won't Go North.

III HU"N CHUHH WOht 10 NOftn.
Berlin, July "a dispatch from Can
ton received here is authority for the
statement that Ii Hung Changes journey
north has been practically abandoned,
although the United States gunboat
Princeton is still awaiting him at that
point. Ii Hung Chang himself declares
that he has no influence in the north.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-09
French Cruiser For China.

Cherbourg, July 9.-The second class
French cruiser Chasselou-Laubat is be-
ing fitted out for six months stay in Chi
nese waters. A detachment of 600 ma
rines and 100 artillerists has started for
Toulon to embark for China. Crowds Of
people chcered them off.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-09
Central Vermont Railway

Timetable.
CORRECTED TO JUNE IS, 1900
Fra ne leave Barre daily. except Sundays fol
GOING SOUTH
$40 M.-EAIL. For Boston via. Lowell o,
Fttehburg New York via. Springfield ard
all New England points. ParlOr car to Bos
junction to New York.
1901 P. M.-FASi ExPREse. For Boston via
Lowell New York via Springfield and MA
new London. Buffet parlor car to Bostcp.
$40 NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. For North
Held. Randolph, White River juno
100 P.M.-NIGHT ExrREss. Leaves Barre
week days only but leaves Montpeerl2.N
A. daily Including sundays for Rostos
VIA lowell OF Fitchhurg and for New York
Ala a dSpr,ngneld. on snndays runs to Spring
via. Lowell and to Springfield
GOING NORTH
s.oo a. M;-PAsSENGER. For Burlinston,
q. Aibans Montreal. ogdcnsburg and Rich
IoIo. Connecfs a. Essex Junctlln with
, =. express for All points on Rutland R.R.
QUO M;-MA!L. For Burlington, Rutland,
cambridge junction. st. Albans, Montreal
$40 r. M.-zxPRRss for Burlington, St. Al.
pans and Montreal. Pullman Sleeping Car,
n Mhon,pel'sp Junction 20 Chicago. without
Connects nj Ct. Adams f,r r uses Point,
Ogdensburg, Buff |, nd tne West. Pan.
mn espe Swan'on to Niagara Falls.
suburban Service.
TRAINS TO MONTPELIER.
), Leave e Barre $40. $50 a. H.. 1901, sos. BIO
TRAINS TO BARRR.
$50 and $40 r. \.
WililamstoWn Trains.
Leave Barre l.2or n.Aaop.u D,aW,,,inma
,wn l.o3 r. 4. S.YOr,n.
Leave Williamstown 40 sso pus
barre sos A. Il. 800 r, n, BIO" r.
q. rlrsagaa. a w. CUMMING,
w. viss Pres. 4 asa. Mar. asn,p ".Aseu
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-09

No. 40. HOTEL PROPERTY IN
STOWE. In lower village, located
on main road from Stowe to Water.
bury (river Ioad), only a few steps
from Mt. Mansfield Electric Railway
and 10 miles from the summit
House
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-09
Eating and Sleeping.

Food supplies the 8! b lance for repairing I'm
the wastes OF the body, and gives strength.
Sleep affords the opportunity for these r rap.h
to he made. Both are necessary TO nes,tn'
If YOU can't eat and sleep, take liooa.s pal,
saparill,. 1t creates good appeilie ana
tones the digestive org ans, and gives tne
sweet, restful sleep Of childhood be sure "
get Hoods.
Biliousness is cured by Hoods Pills. zoe.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-09

No. 10. VILLAGE HOTEL PRO-
PERTY AT EAST BETHEL, THE
TRAVELLERS HOME, AT ONLY
81, 500.
House, barn, corn barn, ice house,
carriage shed, eight acres tillage and
ten acres pasture land; good soil in
high state of cultivation, land fenced,
we'll watered by springs; two story
house, 30x2S, and ell, 30x1S; II rooms
4 closets, etc., in good condition, Gel
lar 30x2e, sewer to river, water at
both house and barn.
Near churches, so rods to post office
Ia mile to school. Everything very
convenient for a small hotel or sum-
mer boarders. Would sell some fur
niture if wanted.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-09
Saved hIs Leg.

PA. Danforth of LaGrargea, Ga, suiis so ea
,or .ix months with frightful running s9ie
on his leg: but writes that BuckieIs A 1ianrs
Salye wholly cured tin I'VE DAYS. t .ba ,uorId
c'"rs c,rranteed, Only % cts. Sold ny W.
Fl. GIaddlDg, Parlor Drug Store. dw
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-09

rondon. July "a telegram ntum
nyamt.tsin. dated July 5, to the Lonn Ion
1d;ss;onary society says the mlss'onar'e'
thore were then uninJured'
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-09
MISCELLANEOUS

Do YOU want to rent a cool furnished front
room? If you do! Call at As East St. 66tf
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-09

There is understood to be brOmO.
seller famine in Kansas City.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-09
BARRE. W.. july 8, 1900
REPUBLICAN STATE TICKET

REPUBLICAN STATE TICKET
FOR GOVERNOR-Hon.W w. w. Stickney
of Ludlow.
FOR LIEUT. GOV.-Martin +. Allen oil
Ferrisburg.
FOR TREASURER-Joh l.. Bacon Of
White River Junction.
FOR SECRETARY OF STATE-Fred A.
Rowland of Montpelier.
FOR AUDITOR-O. M. Barber of Airing
ton.
FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS-T
G. Fletcher of st. Johnsbury, Horace T.
Graham o. Craftsbury, George +. Fisher oil
Lyndonville, Fred q, Fleetwood OF Morris
vile.
For Congressman, Second District,
KITTRIDGE HASKINS,
Of Brattleboro.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-09

Washington, July 9.-The navy depar ls
W"' hns received the following canle-
nemn from Admiral Remey, dated Che'
fu: Brooklyn arrived. fsoceeu ~
diately to Taku."
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-09
SAFE INVESTMENT
BETTER THAN SAYINGS BANKS

Buy Real Estate NOW at the old panic rock bottom
prices at which still offering farms and village proper
ty this month in Washington Orange and other countess
II you to buy sell or exchange farm mousse VI
business, building lot you will consult your own interest
if you call on write,us, relating your wishes
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-09

Two dark horse candidates for the
vice presidency of the United States,
Roosevelt and Stevenson.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-09
BUY. A GOOD HOTEL

When you secure your choice OF two 80 deslraoi
properties among the Green Hills of Vermont at the price
quoted whcshoud purchasers at once. Either
these places is worth for home alone than we ASK
say nothing of the chances for coming money by keeping
hotel the year around for boarders or tor dancing
and pleasure parties Don't delay until some one else scoop
this bargain you ought to have.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-09

House and ell, % rooms besides nails
and closets, good cellar under main
part; lovely verandas on front, side
and ell, fine view.
Dance hall 3Ox5O, best in the coun-
t y, spring floor.
One barn, Is stalls, practically new,
!also sheds.
Two acres of land with what build
ings stand on, tons of hay per acre
excellent state of cultivation, watered
by springs and brooks; some fruit.
This hotel has been patronized for
years, especially by summer visitors,
Stowe being favorite resort.
Price 81, 800, and might be Shaded
trine for good trade. In the vi
cinity of 1850 have been paid for
this place. Easily arranged into ten
ements if desired.
1.8 mile to school, l2 mile to grad
ed school, IA mile to churches, and
IL mile to the post office.
Owner would exchange for place in
Montpelier.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-09

Mrs. Elliot Worthley with her
aunt, Mrs. s. p. Moulton are visiting
relatives in West Fairlee and Brad
ford.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1900-05-25
1HoVSEAoLO <@>
Q 2SsxA-~S ff----c- III,
- HINTS U

A layer of old newspapers makes
mating much mare durable.
Green blinds that have become faded
may be renewed by rubbing them with
"A rag saturated with linseed oil.
When soaking the salt out Of cucum.
bers it is said tho pickles will he more
crisp if hot water is used instead OF
cold
Dishes that have become brown
from baking may have the stain re.
moved by soaking in strong borax aud
water.
Every woman who wishes to have a
white complexion should drink at least
two quarts of distilled water a day,
but not at meals.
Make your ironing holders square,
then double them and sew mp the
ends. They will not drop of when
the iron is put down.
For use in polishing knives a good
device is formed of two Fat pieces OF
material. having polishing cushions
on their opposing faces, the upper
member being pivoted on tie lower to
admit the knife blade between the
two.
To take the letters aud coloring oil
new -four sacks, put them into the
boiling suds after the white clothes
are taken ont. Let them stand twenty
minutes or half an hour; then with
very little rubbing they will come out
white.
Chicken meat and fish salads are
improved 10y letting them marinate
for few hours in finely chopped
onion. oil and vinegar. Some use .
few drops of prepared cherv:l. The
onion should all be removed and the
LIQUID poured of before the dressing
is added.
After Washing lamp chimneys OF
globes il is an excellent plan to stanc
them in the sunshine or IN a warm
place, to insure their being absolutely
dry before using. Lamp chimney'
should not be washed any oftenei
than necessary, and il they are prop
erly wiped aud polished every day
washing will be quite superhuous'
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1900-05-25
Fruit Desserts.

When the family declares it.
self heartily tired Of ordinary pud-
dings the following will be found
novel and delicious: Heat a cupful
of fruit juice, for instance, canned
or evaporated cherries, with equal
amount Of water; when boiling, stir
in three even tablespoonfuls OF corn
starch, mixed smooth with a little
cold water, boil ten minutes, sweeten
20 taste, remove from the fire, then
beat in the stifened whites of thrAe
eggs and a half saltspoonful of salt.
Turn in a mold and when cold, turn
out and eat with whipped cream or
soft custard made from the yolks Of
the eggs.
A can Of grated pineapple sweet
ened TO taste poured on half box OF
gelatne, soaked five minutes in cold
water, then dissolved by stirring in
half cup of boiling water makes an
other delightful change. A pint of
whipped cream should be beaten i'll
at the last and the whole turned into
a mold TO eat. Half of this recipe is
sufficient for a family Of four.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1900-05-25

to Polly, as days do to all of us after
unNonted excitement. The little girl
had just settled down to study her
lessons for the night school Jack and
she attended, when there came a
knock at the door. Polly opened it
and was confronted 10y two ladies, one
tall and slim, the other "fat aud com
Portable" IA Polly told Jack.
There are our flowers" exclaimed
May, who had given her aunt no rest
till she took her to ~ Charles street,
$50 you must be Polly Kerr.
"Yes, ma'am," said Polly, much
surprised.
This was the first of many visits
May made to the neat little room.
The Generals granddaughter be-
friended the old soldiers grandchil.
iren, and, with her help and counsel,
Jack and Polly have "a real head.
stone" and-an education.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1900-05-25
ThIs IS War by.
Polly and JOCK MRa
IN memsEY off
Caand Pa

"Oh, jack it's just lovely And
oh-oh-Tve got something" and
Polly, her bright face growing sweetly
solemn. stepped to the old bureau and
opened her most precious possession
An old box which held her peculiar
treasures.
Here's four of Mothers hairpins, 4"
she said, solemnly. 'I've saved 'em,
but they'll be just the thing TO fasten
down the headstone-better than bits
Of wood"
The children could hardly sleep
from excitement. Bright and early
they were about, stopping a moment
10 gaze rapturously on "the head
stone," and to water the precious
rosebush, which any florist would
have admired. so perfect were the
buds and roses. Then Jack started
out to black boots and attend to one
or two furnaces, while Polly washed
dishes and tidied rooms for three diff.
ferent families, receiving five cents
from each. AT noon they were ready
10 start, the roses carefully wrapped
within the headstone, lest the sun
wilt them, the flags carried by Polly.
II was a long, long walk to Ever
greens; but the children's rent wa,
due in two days, and they dared not
spend money on carfare. On they
trudged, the thought OF the honor to
be done to Grandpa keeping Polly's
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1900-05-25
Mountain shortcake.

This variety of shortcake possesses
the advantage Of being very easily
made, and is delicate aud delicious.
1t is composed of large. delicate pan.
cakes a little thicker than the ordinary
griddle cake, and of that variety
which the Scotch call scohes To
make these mountain cakes, sift three
cupfuls of flour in a bowl and stir in
it three cupfuls of sour milk. Let
the mixture remain over night, or, II
the shortcake is to be served for sup
per, let the flour stand in the sour
milk all day. Just before the cakes
are baked add three tablespoonfuls of
melted butter and beat It in thorough.
ly. Add also an even saltspoonful OF
salt and one aud half teaspoonfuls
of soda dissolved in boiling water.
Beat the mixture aud bake it in cakes
the size Of an eight inch plate. Use
a well-greased frying pan to bake
them. A little suet on fork is bet
ter for greasing the frying pan than
butter Spread each cake as it is
taken up with butter: dredge it with
granulated sugar and heap well.
sugarel Strawberries cut in halves
over it, Tile three of these cakes to.
gether for n shortcake. Cut them into
triangular quarters to serve them, as
waiiles are cut and served. These
fruit shortcakes are very nice made
with dewberries or with red raspber-
berries, as well as with strawberries.