Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-05-09

him, the hog puts his nose to II, reflects mo-
ment then turns up his eye with knowing
WAX and vaIha away, as much as 70 say,
my S,ii q ;a ,' me- iH'S IS al A''''' n'' %
HELPING TIE PROFESSOR OUT OF HIS Diff
Guilty.
zee 1t stated that Prof. Monroe, Of the Naval
academy At Annapolis, has toired Nr. Buell. In
his effort to boom olsomargaEins. This 10 what
the professor Is reported to have written Brother
Buell.. Hear him: II agree thoroughly with
you concerning its wholesomsness. I have,
lowevsr besn upasle to put my thseris: to the
Est Of practice Or whsaSvsr have applied for
by it, true name, either to the dealers in but
Ter or 70 such manufaat1rers a. / have been
able TO learn 81, have been unable 10 procure
It, Notwithstanding have sought to purchase
hold, Under Il. a sirs sS n would deem
~ q myer u you would recommend me to par
Il t,es who would supply me with . prime article
It seems too bad that man with such an
appstfte should be unable to crafty 1t from
lsck Of knowledge Is 70 who're TO procure the
hlrni.h him with the desired Information. But
ehen he may not knew whore to obtain II, the
modest gentlemen whe. p anuacture and deal
Sashtulness. little coy about letting the world
know what q noble work they are engaged In
If 1t would not be considered rs an Intrusion,
know Of but one way that he can be sure OF
Of perfection, aud that Is to buy the oil by the
barrel as It comes fresh from the press OF the
SEEM. to the
the soap works, in this city, where he can rely
quantities as the professor may desire, to be
shipped to him daily or weekly, as the profes-
sors appetite may crave. l would advise him
20 wait few days however,
UNTIL THE FLY 0RTS WELL DOWN TO BUSI-
NESs,
say ABOUT the first of July, or during the G
days, when he is putting in his most effective
work. 1t 10 important that the professor start
right 50 that his appetite won't 60 back on him.
suggest that he buy ehurn, a plenty of salt,
and little Of Richardson's coloring matter.
edge of chemistry will very soon enable him to
ascertain the right proportions of milk to oil.
He can coler aud salt to suit the eye and taste.
:sS os. S .r: SP ass rsSt 'hs om thy
ehurn. l shall expect soon to hear OF good
cleo banquet at Annapolis tor the benefit of
tary Whitney aud the President, as we'll as the
undersigned, will be invited, 1t being desired
thas said students shall thoroughly understand
eating "oloo' that when they graduate and
60 to distant countries on our naval ships they
may proclaim the good qualities OF this article
to the civilized as well as the uncivilized world.
TRAVELLING UNDER A FALSE NAME.
It seems little singular that this article II
possessed of suoh good qualities as Prof Monroe
and Narkstmaster Buell. would have US believe,
cannot be found In the market reports of the
great cities. have searched in vain to find it
In any paper have ever seen. 1t does not dare
to stand on its own merits, but invariably trav-
els under the false name of butter.
For week after my letter of three weeks ago
appeared fl THE STAR, the receipts of oleoIpar-
Fhfite On this market nearly ceased. Finally a
heavy dealer In Tie article from nei2hborin2
city came here in person and spent whole day
in rally in. and putting backbone into his de-
Susrnmsfs Inc next Gas inc receipts
gradually increasing AZ 1t became manifest,
through The action Of Marke tmaster Buell., that
It was not the intention OF the Commissioners
to enforce the law.
The innocent youths who during the past six
months have been perambulating our streets
with baskets hanging on their arms, ringing
doorbells and asking the question
so CHILD-LIKE AND BLAND,
"Wouid you like little fresh country print
butter this morning." thought their occupation
gone, and began to seek new employments but
seeing that nothing is being done to enforce the
law, have taken fresh courage, and are starting
in again. 1t is evident that the people of this
District have no hope for protection against
dealers in oleomargarlne, or any other adulter-
ated food, except through the District press and
an enlightened pubic opinion. In conclusion
l would beg leave to say that while I have
dealt with this question In a direct and positive
manner, usin. language such as 1T seems to me
tho subject requires, at the same time dis
claim any personal feeling In the matter.
know none of the District Commissioners, not
even by sight. Personally presume they are
the most amiable of gentlemen. criticise the
system of government under which they act,
rather than them personally, believing that the
condition of things have described IL the
natural Outgrowth of a system of government
where the people have no voice. l wish all the
manufactures and dealers Of oleomargarine
we'll. Many OF the dealers are my neighbors
with whom have always associated on the
most friendly terms. and toward whom still
entertain the ktndsst feelings, notwithstand-
Ing they take the disclosures have made SO
much to heart. These things are true, or they
are not true. If true, the wrong cannot be
rghted too soon. If false, 1t is due to the manu-
facturers and dealers that they be set right.
l have nothing to conceal or take back.
]. II. CRANE.