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The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-24
"WAiT FOR NE"

Seaward runs the little stream.
Where the WAGNER coOls his team.
Where, between the banks of moss,
stand the stepping stones TO cross.
Ger them comes little maid,
Laughing, not bit afraid;
Mother, there upon the shore,
Crossed them safely just before.
This the little lassie'S plea
Wait for me, wait for me!
AfH so swift the waters run.
One false step, 'twere all undone;
Little heart begins to beat,
Fearing for the little feet.
Soon her fear will all be lost,
When the stepping stones are crossed;
Three more yet on which to stand
Two more-one more-then on lRndl
It's the little lasSie's plea
Wait for me- wait for me!
An. for you, my laughing lass.
When the years have come to pass,
MAY one still be near TO guide
While you cross LIES river wide.
when no helping hand is near.
None, if you should call, to hear,
Think, however far away,
Mother still knows all you say;
Fen in Heaven heeds your plea
Wait for me, wait for me!
Il. Clifton Bingham, ia Chambers Journal.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-24

~ All Communications for this paper
should be accompanied by the name OF the
author; not necessarily for publication, but
as an evidence of good faith on the part OF
the writer Write only on one side of the pa
per. Be particularly careful in giving names
and dates TO have the letters and figures
plain and distinct.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-24

According to the United Service
Gazette, new use has beeu discovered
for the musical instrument of torture
called the bagpipes. Last year, it
seems, a Spanish soldier was brought
to the military hospital at Havana in
state of catalepsy, and for fifteen
months he showed no signs of improv
ing health. At last the doctors ordered
the bagpipes to be played near his bed,
whereupon the man promptly recovered
consciousness, and is now able to artic-
ulate.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-24

"A Chinaman at Sacramento has
established factory for manufacturing
idols and devils for use in Chinese pro-
cessions and temples.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-24

Sally said Mr.. Shepard, as he cut off
slice of the turkeys heart to send upstairs
to Mary's dinner that girl is awful spry."
''She is. indeed" said Mrs. Bangs DO
you think that perhaps she learned how TO
use her hands aud feet in the same place
where she learned to swear:'
May be-" said George Bangs.
well" said Ms. Shepard. 1--WE can'thavc
everything 1 told Mrs. Metcalf did not
expect an angel"
4 don't know as angels know how to
handle axes. though they can go up and
down ladders. "-Edcard Z. Hale, ia Boston
TrdUeer.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-10-25
THE GAZETTE. FORT WORTH rEXAs SUNDAY OCTOBER q.
roR THE ADDE'S.
4 Selection of Drrss Goods that surpasscs
Anything Vet shawn IA the city.

4 selection of Dress Goods that surpasscs
Anything Yet shawn IA the city.
Atno time IN the history Of the city has
there ever been such q display Of Rne
dress goods in the show windows OF deal.
ers as are shown the present season.
Each seems TO vic wlih his ncighhor In
getting up attractions for his trade aud
thceesult Is more care Is used In the So
lection aud aprettler line Of goods offered
the people. Malone, Waller K Co. have
doubtless surpassed all their previous
efforts Ia this direction aud are now
showing the handsomest stock of real fine
dress goods in the city The names of
some OF the leading and latest
styles were given the writer OF this notice
but he lost his memorandum and forgot
the names. They bore no comparison 20
the goods, however, for while
some were harsh sounding and
unpronounceablc every lover of the beau
tiful would admire the goods.
If You have bought, or II you buy before
you go 60 see them, don't 90, for you will
regret your former purchase They are
not selling out at cost to "lcayc the city,"
nor are they working off old goods to
"close out buSness;" they are simply
selling new, fresh, clean goods for less
money than they were ever before opened
in Fort Worth.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-10-25
BIG SPRING.



Affairs in Muddie,
Correspondence OF the Gazette
Bic SPRING, Tax, Oct %, Business
In this burg Is picking up, and our mcr-
chants faces are wreathed in sRtilcs.
A party of seventeen eNcurSiOuists hail.
ing from Pennsylvania, Ohio and Indiana,
In charge OF DIR. Il. H. Sabin 0f Cincin.
natl, are ia town for the purpose @f look
Ing at land, etc The doctor has planted
a colony twenty miles south OF hero, be-
sides selling parties In other localities
His people, among whom are several
ladies', are of the Intelligent and well-io.
do class, aud warmly welcomed
Municipal affairs ar in rather chaotic
state Just now. We understand that the
mayor aud council will refuse TO recpg-
nile the recent election whereby iNcor-
poraton was abolished by vote OF 1875
10 90, claiming that the vote was nseon.
stitutlonal, and they win still perform
their several duties as city officials
the Texas a Pacific pay car arriy0d to-.
day and distributed several thousand dol
lars among the employees,
A. II Watts, general master mechanic OF
the Texas \ Pacific railway, passed over
the road Wednesday inspecting the motive
power department
on Tuesday The 20th inst. Mrs. Mar.
garet Vineyard, wlte of our popular pas
senger conductor T., T.. Ninyard. gave
birth TO tine baby boy but laid down hen
young life on the following day The UNI
fortunate lady had been suffering with
rheumatism for some time She was
buried at Marlcnicld on Thursday, the
Rev. Father Peters officiating
A special ear having been furnished
and appropriately draped large number
OF sympathHing friends followed the re-
mains to their final resting place
The Young couple, who were married
less than u year ago, hud gained host OF
friends and these did all that kindness
could suggest in mlnSlcrlng 10 the de-
ceased during her last days The child Il
now alive aud doing well,
Mrs, \. Knappe of Marionfcld, the lady
who was so severely burned few week.
ago, died on Wednesday last.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-10-25

The most elegant aud comprehensive
stock OF fall and winter clothing embrac-
ing complete and stylish line q over
coats, IS now exposed Tor sale atrihe ein-
porium of II. Morris. TO rare Judgment
and a thorough knowledge OF the wants
Of his patrons Mr.. Morris has added ms
own inimitable taste, and the result Y q
spread Of the ncaiest new
est nobbi6st and cheapest line OF goods
,.s,r offered In Fort Worth Deserving
snccess II may be remarked, N passing
,hat eaeer buyers are crowdiug his house
~ t,ke advantage Of his exceptional Of
fcrlnas.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-10-25
SPORTING.


rrpatER cntgrIoN on rnE woRtn,
AIHANN, \, ", oct, "a. - Probably
10000 persons witnessed the IN
III Pleasure ISLAND ths afternoon hciweon ia
ward tlHnian OF Toronto Hnd john II. Iceiper
ol Nckeeerurl. Pa. The weather and water
were nearly perfect There was % three foot
ireshct Ia ihc river, however, which rendered
n hard work for the odtsncn. The race was
three milrs With q TURF h betting
many priyaic Wagcrs were laid ut odd
at 100 To- 40 utd 80 on him. In the puulH. sold
uu the oland Just before The sWri thc cana
dun Sold first choice az So 60 % ana 80, even
after lccmor he'd won the toss Tor choice
ut position. lcemcr selected ihc Inside
position, which was q considerable advantage.
Az A 80 tho men were ordered ont by Referee
,Ipncs j. Ormnnd % Boston. ~ seven minutes
before o'clock the word wac given HON
men were In fine condition. llanian got
q tTinr the best OF the start rowing 30 % Teen
eTe "a strokes 20 the minute. an clBhtu OF
mile from The start llanlan had Tue nose OF his
boat 10 the front, but was glAncing n'rNouAly
over al his rival as though he feared AIN. The
half mile Soouafter leaving the quarter uile
point Iecmcr, by grand work, drew upon lils
riynl and took the lead, which he never atctWhrd
surrendered, Ihrec-quartcrs OF y NILE from
the start ilanlau was an omen length Hstcrn OF
Tecmcr, and was taking tbs water.
Tccmer increased his lead 10 The stake
four lengths IN advance, lie turned lu u ''2l
aud ilaulan II seconds later liunluu strucN
the NilpN liEilili on turning AllA gave VIZ llt'
contest. TCtmcr rowod lcisurely nome, stop
ping twice while opposite the Island 70 THROW
kisses 10 the spectators and 10 dip M water
from the river win his hands. ne vas wildly
chcered as he passed the island. llHnlnn roWet
down iftccu minute later. He acknowledged
that he was fairly beaten by better
man nud had no excuse 10 nuke Iho ohclpi
time was ~ W.
4 fen minutes after lIanian had returned
Ia hs quarters, an Associated lfcr-
representative called 10 see hin
and propoundcd this question
'Nlr iianlan what do you think oi VT lccmei
now -
Ilanlan WAS bending over placing an clusllc
on his mugnihceutly formed leg, aud look
inp up BETRAYED sigps OF Enusuel emotion
as he said; 81 am glad to be dcfGutodb man
ike rcencr but don't like the idea OF failing
out of my boat,
rs bal woald have been tho result had you
stccred safely
"Opinions and results may differ" he re-
Piled ~ think could have won ON the home
stretch"
Teelner IN response To- repeated calls,
mounted the roof Of his boat house ana
said "Gentlemon; rowed lhls rar'
to win, and have done SO. ] SHAH endehv'
or TO Do likewise hereafter That Is al nave
to say
\ very large amount of money was won ana
lost on the race, aud the PittHburgcfs, WHO
were here In fun force, go home hllhriou'
and with their pockets well lined. Human
shell. when It foned the stake boat, upscl
and The oarsman was thrown into me water
lie was rescued hy the people ON
the shcll aud replaced iianlan ~ IT, iianinn
roWed down to the finishing point ilanlnn
4Hys the collision with the stake boat wac
caused by tho strong current
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-10-25

Late yesterday the postmaster at Bird
VILE came to the city to see Mrs Burch-
III, and announced that the poStoillcc at
that place had been destroyed by IRE. lie
wanted advice about what to do. Moth
ing whatever was saved, except "A mail
bag key, picked out Of the ashes, All
mail matter stamps, cards, etc, IN the
Office, not in safe, were destroyed. The
loss * one of that kind which canuot be
estimated. hut is not great. The Office
WAS in the general store of Lon Booth,
which was totally destroyed
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-10-25
Read These Prices.
COTTON AND WOOL DRESS GOODS.

80 Ia French plada now STYLES, 80 10 luo
% IL q inch satin Rerher, late novelty, 25h.
- ~ "a inch lannol auitngs, new shades,
all WOOL 80 to BE
h9 H. - pieces body cashmere, 80 lnehcs, IN
an the most stylish shudce, at 9iCa
thcec are great bargain,
10 L. French cashmere street ana evening
shades, ~ inches. i5c a. SlO0
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-10-25

lot 90 Is assorted colorcd brocadcs Mt d, S loo
% 80 plHid suitings =. 10 aud l2ic
% ~ culorcd plalu wool illcd NJ
pacae, medium ana heavy wcighls 10 to lAc
- L. assorted colufed wool allied hrouAdes,
medium and heavy weights 10, 10 ana POO
IS /, IudiA plaid caahmprcs, 70 To- 21r,
" "a Is NrnuTo cloths, ncW shades, 90 TO Zoe.
80 \ combination suittugs, plaid and lg
mrnl. Nh N Zoo.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-10-25

Full line Of palmer's and Lorenze's
handkerchief extracts in bulk at either OF
Il. NJ Wells drug stores, from 30 cents
to 81 an ounce. Special prices on half.
nound bottles
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-10-25

''6l IL llonole choets and stripe late novelty,
4i mchpa N.ld
p" % t. Fronch Tficots, complete limo OF cuerr
90 inchcpS LOO % Si2A,
sos Is az pieces flannel cuttings aasortoein
newest HhAdea,
" "a Is wool diagonal snitings for tailor nGa.,
suits. so iuohcs, SiOD 10 l.s6.
a." di W scotch plalds, " inchcs $50 TO 81 s5
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-10-25
ABOUT AN ALARM.
Con Kinds Arrested the charge of
Giving u False Alarm.

shortly after u o'clock last night false
alarm Of fire was turned on from
boN o. corner Twelfth aud Houston
streets II was found that key iftN seven was
the one used, and this was iu The possession OF
T. Thoma, who being interviewed said Con
Hines had come to him and said Il uig fire was
riginglto give him his key, which Thoma dld.
0filccr Darby arrested times under the ord
nance providing for the oiicusc Hnd put him
under 4 500 bond. lie also inteuds afresllng
William Wine ms an accessory, When the
alarm came in II was found that the horses Ul
the Daggett aud Peter Smith companies had
been turned out Of their stalls AID
Wine have been the drivers Of the
Peter smith and Daggrti teams respectively
aud were yesterday suspended for bad conduct.
T. j Tayl0rand I'D Wilkes,tWo excellent mon,
were put In their places. Chairman Mulkey OF
The lire department committee aud Chief Mat
kin viii TOOK into the matter thoroughly
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-10-25
cLoTHIERs TO THE FRONT.
Custom Suits that Fit Like II Glove aud Are
Sold M Living Rates.

EOiu NV LIVING NuNfNs
Corscts, gloves, hosiery, etc, are made
by manufacturers TO lt as perfectly Us II
special orders had been given, and shoes,
hats and shirts are as easily found to suit
the large, the small and the mediums
sized wearcr. Ia clothing alone does the
fogy idea still prevail that TO secure NJ
one must be measured by tailor and pay
three prices for a suit The days of fancy
prices ON special orders for scml-dreSS
and business suits are rapidly drawing To
a close Manufacturers are now filling
special orders in bulk at prices that en-
able the people TO dress handsomely and
still live. If the retail dealer has a lot
of Corpulcnt customers, Il lot
of lean customers and u
lot of medium-Slzed wcarers
of mems ,drapery, he has only to give
these facts to the manufacturer and the
goods come made to tit as perfectly rs II
Il measure had been taken. Malone,
Waller & Co. are now selling suits made
by firm in Cincinnati who authorize
them to guarantee Il 10 equal to that given
by the highest priced merchant tailoring
establishments They are warranted 10
III like a glove and unless they fully meet
the demands of the most lastidiouS they
don't ask you to take them. The factory
stands between them and loss on insists
and they challenge comparison IN style,
nt and finish with the best tailors
and only ask those who are welded tl
the mpt-liuc to examine their stock be
tore their order is given, Their stock ioi
this season was specially selected for th'
purpose of advertising Il manufactures
estab ishmcnt that proposes TO make tn
clothing trade interesting in the Sou'A
west Everything that could be desire,
in fall and winter suit has been pro
vidcd, and they ask an inspection, cont
dent of their ability to meet every ro
uuircmcnt OF the trade.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-10-25
To the Public.
The Fort Worth Doardof Underwriters


The Fort Worth Board Of Underwriters
composed of the undersigned agencies,
a, a meeting held october q, 1885, unan'
imousy resolved that all policies Of
insurance issued on or after November !,
1855, should be for cash only
LIrrrrIouN \ MARTIN,
swAyNr Bios crane
ZASE CErrL
FospfoK & FuR>iAN.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-10-25

Onccr Darby, Friday night, caught W.
wri%bt. white, aud john Nicholson, col
ored, shaking dice for dollar 9 throw
In the gambling-room over Johnson !
,bop on Houston street ana arrcs'ou
thntu
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-10-25

SAN ANGELO, TEN., oct. p In the
$1,000 purse race between Pancho and
Bcsse, the horses did not get a start.
There was heavy betting on both sides,
but the bets were declared OF
In the haif-mile race FOR $500, Billie
West won; Gray Eagle second; Buck
Mntcr third.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-10-25
rrnits md ConfeelIon..

Capcra & Bro. carry az all times a fine
selection OF fruit and nuts Of every de-
scription, and the finest line Of candies to
be had in the market.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-10-25
Ana sim rhey Marry.

As winter approaches the matrlmoniai
market continues ON an upward boom
The following licenses we're Issue" So'
terday ,,,s Al T. RAYS.
dale. ,,,4 U,,a ,rnrner
James L, Sanford ahd MIS- N"''''''''
ROusley. f,1, n Topes
Two other couples suVu.e" t,onid N,
but requested that their names ''o''" r
suppressed.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-10-25

rapera 4 Bro. are prepared v ~.
aers ion anything in their llheiA isg tislaeh
plalnest stlck-candy % lns ngss ,,hraccs
goods. and their st0ek q ilNie 'lN'''''
sv.wthing available
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-10-25

IacBabcry Is showing the luest sclcc-
ton Of winter lap robes ever brought 10
the city. The nner grades range IN price
from sl7.50 To S2s. and they are "dni-
.fp. n
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-10-25

Zap Robesi Lap Robes! lap Robesl
Tackabery has Just received an invoice
OF Imitation plucked-ottcr lap robes that
are beauties.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-10-25

palmer's pure eucoanul soap ~ i3c a
cake nj either of Wells drug stores, son
uonston street aud corner OF Fifteenth
and lIoustDu
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-10-25

stillwclrs pig hauis, put up expressly
for new married people, and others with
small families, at Turner McClure's.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-10-25

ON watches, clocks and jewelry promptly
attended TO by John Howard, at Texas
Pnwnbroker's, next door 70 Cattlt Es-
change
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-10-25
nuggy.whips.

Tackabery is making special prices on
fine buggy-whips, and Is selling some re-
markedly fine whips ut astonishingly low
pricpS
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-10-25

combs and brushes Of every aescIip
.,nn snd some 81 the finest yet SHOWN ~
~ XIV. Al Eastwood q Oesch's uF"E
~ nftf
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-10-25
C0RSETS.
FRENCH WOVEN

van bono With f4eel 60c 10 100
best, eide RtCel7, ls2h TO 2 20.
Long Wairt Nnd Side steel, 40 10 $50
900 buncs, iln6p top aud bottom, 22j "a 3QA
Heavy bUucd corset for stout ladies' 2,bAtp 8,M
ran llnouf tho celebrated Common scnat cor
sets. 100 tua,A0.
MittoR' ana Npuasg ladies' c0rseta, Zoe tnhW
CelubNated GFcorpot, al Hradcs aud tkes, 10y
to iISN
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-10-25

run tie nlght-bell for prescriptions az
either Of Wells drug stores, jGfliouston
street and corner VI fftee9th aad lioils'
st.u
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-10-25

Fnll line of ralncr's and loronze's
handkerchief cNtfGcts in bulk ut either OF
T.. NJ. Wells drug stores, from 80 cents
to 81 an ounce. Special prices ON half
pound bottles
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-10-25

The hest nve-cent cigar 10 the state At
The drng store 81 DaslINo0d \ Onsch.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-10-25

Dashwood & Oescharc showing hand,
some line az toilet goods.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-10-25

word nj the dengue hy smoking = bii,lo
WIS Choice.n the best 30 cigar ~ wy
'na "ru White Elephant cigar stand
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-10-25

uolns.es, sIolasses, Noiassesf
New crop Louisiana sugar-house no
lasses Just received at Turner Nc
ffttreis
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-10-25

Turner < Mcclure are selling six
pounds d fresh roasted coffee foF one
deglar
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-10-25

The Queen brand 81 corn has no slpe
rior Sold at the same price as other
corn by Turner'S Mcclure.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-10-25

Niobt.beu and spcahng-iube AT DON "a
-, NJ, arng stores, 500 Houston street.
n !" '', cnrnrr of Fifteenth and Houston
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-10-25
pnstntiice nntnch.

New crop sugar-house molasses AZ Tm-
ncr McClurc's
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-10-25

Pull the night-bell for prescriptions at
either Of Wells drug stores, 500 Houston
street, and corner of FiGtcuuth aud llous-
ton
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-10-25
Roasted Conce.

Turner < Mcclure are selling six
pounds of fresh. roasted coffee for =
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-10-25
nan nm ppNour,

porter assentcd, with an inward
n be forgiven. Wooten WIS con-
kNiill a telegram denying the ar
IN with amazing impudence per-
That II was u fact ne
aat he had sent Jones -
Where Crissman's brother
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-10-25
FROM TEMrIE
special to the Gazette.

~nCCINi 20 INC NAftVIV'
TEMPLE, Ten, oct - Excepting the
account of Jesse Jones' capture in IhE
GAZETTE nothing new has been heard OF
il, and dlligcnt inquiry fails to lind any
one who knows anything OF the affair
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-10-25
BLACK GOODS,
OUR STANDARD BLACK SILKS.

w. O. our "a fici ColumbinG ro Grain silks as
tpl silver star black Gros Grl,iu, yo'u riol
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-04-28

neighbors. The latest and most dis
honest Of these that has come to our
notice Is one by which certain manu-.
facturers OF baking powder have
sought to prejudice consumers against
the use Of other brands that have an
established reputation as the best and
purest in the market, for the purpose
of introducing their own. Their
method, we are informed, Is to heat a
can OF baking powder Of well-known
brand over lamp or stove, when, II
there is q gas given oil having the
odor Of ammonia, the powder Is con-
demned as being made Of ammonia
and unfit for use, The prej1dites OF
the unsuspecting are thus excited
against the baking powder submitted
TO the SO. called test, and the grocer
who has quantity OF il on hand suf-
fers q serious loss in consequence.
1.-THE intelligent consumer will stop
q moment to think, she will readily
perceive that this test, y ifsuccessful,
proves nothing but the superiority OF
the baking powder teated. The aim
Of all baking powder makers is to
produce an article that shall most
readily, under use, give off its leayen-
ing gas. The powder that does this
with moderate heat, ST the same
time evolving the largest quantity, IL
scientifically the best.
There is probably not an article pre-
pared for food that cannot be manipu-
lated TO prove that something is
wrong about It; and when a person
goes into a kitchen or before house
keeper, who is not toIbe presumed to
understand chemical relations, and
performs an experiment of even the
simplest character, it is not difficult to
impress one that something awful is
the matter As to baking powders.
we could suggest dozen tests that
would be as ridiculous in giving fair
idea Of their relative merits to an un-
Instructed mind as the one here men
toned.
The true domestic value OF baking
powder consists in its purity, whole
someness, and lesvening power. 1t is
only the chemist, with his chemical
appliances, who can determine these
qualities, scientifically and exactly.
Aside from this, the best test for a
baking powder is to try it in making
bread, and see which makes the most
and the best. To this practical test all
the established brands have been put,
and housekeepers have very generally
made up their minds which they pre-
fer, and the tricksters will find ulti.
mately that a brand that has been
HOUSEHOLD favorite for years will not be
displaced by reason OF any tricks
which they may show.