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Grand Excursion 10 psu.x.r.

The Baltimore and Potomac Railroad COMPANY
announce grand decoration Day excursion TO Pen
Nal, the famous mountain resort OF the Blue Ridge.
Sixth-street station at S;sO A. Nj. Monday, May 81
returning reach Washington In the evening al 81
y. III. Special cars VIII he assigned TO ladies and
children. Tickets for the round trip Will he placed
On sale al the low rate OF toO children 10 cents
more delightful excursion mas not been Afforded the
Washington people. First-c!ass meals can be Sc
cured at Pen-Ma for 60 cents. grand free alter
noon concert VIII be given al the pavilion.
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For the convenience Of the Washingtonians deslr.
Ing to attend the spring meeting Of the Maryland
Jockey Club, commencing Tuesday, May lS aud
containing four days, special train Will leave the
slxlh-stfeet station OF the Baltimore and Potomac
railroad al $50 y. NJ, running direct TO PImlicO
anu returning ~ Washington at the conclusion of
cial cars assigned 10 ladies'. Private parties can
secure the use OF coach by the purchase OF twenty
nve tickets Tor the transportation OF that less
number vi persons. Five races and stee plec base
each nay. On Tuesday the kancOcas handicap. one
and one'eghih iniles, having forty eight nominations
promises some line racing,
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WASHINGTON, ID. O., May Is, 1886.

WARRINGTON, ID. o., May 10, 1855.
MessrS. y. n. WhfaneV, StHsOu HHchins, II. q.
Darts. W. q. Moore, ana Others;
GENTLEMEN; Yours OF the 10th instant duly re
ceved and FOR the expression contained therein you
have my heartfelt thanks
! have delayed answering your communication
until had looked the Held over for such attractions
~ would please you and my many friends, and ala
tlonal Theatre az the place, and Thursday, May ~
the time for miscellaneous entertainment for my
benefit, ~ suggested Messrs. w. II. Mcdonald aud
ii. q. Barnabee, OF the B0ston Ideal Opera Company
have kindly volunteered their valuable services, and
these, with the Apollo Club aud tue beat OF home
talent, VIII, trusl present entertainment which
Will win your APPRECIATION. Again thanking you,
very respectfully. FRANK PEARSON.
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Auct Ion salss THIS MEL. .

Aucli0Deer bowling announces three Important
auction sales ihis week ON Monday morning, III
his auction roons, Will he sold SUPERIOR liue 0t hue
old wliskies, wines, etc. ON Tuesday, at same
place, commencing at III O'Clock, "a valuable eoec-
lion Of hue furniture. Those in search Of rare and
odd pieces should not fall 10 attend this sale. on
"Wednesday he Will offer choice collection Of green
house and bedding plants
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LAROH THtlllHIIs.

II was ruInored that on account Of some dissails.
faction existing ON the part OF the Government
Printing onice employee with the present state OF
things IN the once, general sioppage OF work
would result al O'Clock on Monday last. No foun-
dalton was found to base the rs part OF the runor
upon, but the "lieup" occurred at the time related
IL lasted however, but an hour, during which the
iIallal dinner 1yaA eaten
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pROPOsALs FOR STATIONERY.
DkrARTMkNT op rnE INrERIoR

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
WASHINGTON, ID. c., May 8, 1885,
SEALED PROPOSALS will be received at this
department until 10 O'Clock M. THURSDAY, June
y, 1850, for furnishing Stationery for the Department
July l, 1886.
Blank forms OF proposals, showing the items and
estimated quantities required together with circular
this Department. "
Proposals from Others than established manufac-
,rers o. or dealers In the articles required win not
me Interior aud Endorsed on the enyelope HPrOpo-
sails for Stationery"
NO contract Will be awarded under this ADVERTISE
ilent uht an appropriation shall have been made
oy congress for the purchase OF the supplies re-
,u,oo, lao. q. LAMAR,
inyIooIo Secretary.
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OUTDOOR SPORTS.
Base Ball.
GAMES ELSEWHERE.

UAMES ELskwHfRk.
DETROIT May is-Bostons 10, o, O, 2, o, o--2.
Dctroiis-i, 0, Il, o, 3, 90 Base hits-B0sons,
2; Detrois, ~. Errors--Bosions, q; Detroits, l.
stemmeyer and Ge,2eln, pitchers.
ST. LorIs, May is.--Phlladclphlas- o, 8, ga
10, xis st. Louis, I, o, %, o. 10, o., IS. Base
hits-Phlladelphias, II; st. Louis, 49, Errors
Phiadelphlas, \; St Louis, .. Pitchcrs-Ferguson
and Boyle.
FirrsRuHa, May l5.-Lousvillc-0, O, 4, o, q, o, o,
2X-G Pittsburgs-O, o, o, q o, o, o, q, 2--I. Uasc
htts-Pitsburgs, 3; Iouisvilles, ~. Errors-Pltts-
burgs, 4; Louisvilles, 4.
CINCINNATI. May 15-Cincinnatis-g, o, o, o, O, .,
Q, los. St LonsO q, o, q, o, o, o, o, 80. Base
hits-Cinclnnats, I; ST. Louis, 3. Errors-Cinclu-
MATHS, 3; 81. Louis, $. Mullane and Mcoinnls
pitchers.
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new schedule via Baltimore and Potomac Rail-
road goes into effect Monday, the nth instant, on
and after which date train no leaving Washington
At 400 r. NJ. daily for Baltimore, Philadelphia. and
New York will leave at :i5 p. NJ. Baltimore pas.
senger now leaving at 42T p. NJ. daily except Sun.
gay, VIII leave at 1923 r. NJ, and the train leaving at
lions will leave the SXthsreet station at $3.50 r. NJ
daily - -
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The Lioys

Require outdoor exercise to facilitate their growth
We oner ihein The opportunity by presenting each
boy with pair OF roller skates who 10 ftted out
with suit At our establishment. Eiseinan Bros,
main features Of their buslnels, corner 1th aud L.
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PROPOSALS FOR SUPPLIES.
DErAnrnESr OF THE INTERIOR,

WAsiilk0T0k, ID. o., May II, 1856
SEALRD PROPOSALS. will be received at ina De-
partment until ~ O'Clock Nj. SATURDAY, Nav ~.
1885, for 4 rnishing supplies, combating mainly OF
meath, Provisions, Groceries, Dry d0oda, Shoes,
Drugs, Paints, Hardware, Fuel, lee, Lumber, etc.
Tor Inc use OF inc Government hospital for the In
Ing June 80, 1851. ~
Blank forms OF proposal, schedules OF Items and
estimated quantities. specifications and iIstructiOns
70 bidders, Will be Furnished upon application to This
pepaiiinenI. l.. q. @. LAMAR,
Mylo zto Secretary.
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pROPOSALs FOR BUILDINGS.
DEPARTMENT or the INTERIOR,

DEPARTMENT or THE INTERIOR,
Washington, May l2, 1855.
SEALED PROPOSALS Will be received at This
department until SATURDAY, May 20, 1886, at 10
Guiding materials, at the Government Hospital Tor
the Insane, near Washington, ID. o. The buildings
are q Workshop and u diniDg-h separate pro-
SPECIFICATIONS can be seen at the Hospital. The
Government reserves the right to reject any and all
Endorsed "Prop0sal for Buildings, Government Hos
pilai ior the Insane, and addressed the "secre-
l.. q, g. LAMAR,
myio-fto Secretary
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PROPOSALS FOR SUPPLIES.


DEPARTMENT or THE INTERIOR,
- WASHINGTON, May ~, 1856.
SEALED PROPOSALS will he received at this Da-
parlinent until ~ O'Clock NJ. THURSDAY, May ~,
1855, Tor furnishing supplies. consisting mainly OF
Meals, Groceries, Dry Goods, shoes, Drugs Fuel,
Ice, etc. for the use OF the Freednen's HOsplta m
this city during the flsca year ending June 3d. 1851
blank forms OF proposal, schedules OF items, and
estimated quantities. specifications, and Instructions
70 bidders VIII be furnished upon application to this
Department. l.. q. q. LAMAR
myl82t Secretary
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THE PEARSON TESTIMONIAL.

Mr. Frank Pearson, u. .. GeOiOgtGai Surpev, CUU.
DEAR SIR; Having heard OF your Intention TO "a
u Europe 10 pursue your musical studies aud desir
ing 10 show our appreciation OF your Inialcal ability
and In slight degree recognize your frequent Rra.
tultous services for charitable and other In
The past, we, the Undersigned, would respectfully
AJAX that you name time AMI place for heneilt 30
that we, M well AZ many others, may substantially
Assist you In your proposed plans. Very respect.
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CieyIOt,

In sack and cutaway suits This goods gets brighter
with service, is comfortable for cool and pleas
ant for hot weather. 40 order, a26; ready made,
FROM $40 up Elseman Bros, manufacturing tailors
and clothleIs, corner Itl aud Il.
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Public Opinion for ihis week, now on sale al all
news-stauds, has opinions from nearly Two hundred
Of the leading papers OF the world on s'AnArchy in
Amsrica." THIS number IL worth q whole years
subscription.
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"Aldsrney naIr. Maxona. -


Fresh Alderney butter churned every morning and
delivered In A-pound "Ward" prints, 40 vents pei
pound. ALSO cottage cheese, bnttermilk, and sweet
milk, cents per quart Cream, Is cents per pint.
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All The Aem Effects

Are TO be found In our spring stock aud az an as.
that they are correct styles tuey are ali
VI our own manufacture. Eiseman Bros, corner
It'll aud u.
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Ninth-Street Shaving Parlor

NH. j. II. SHEPHERD ias opened q Brand New
First. Class SHAVING and II AIR-DkESslNG SHOP
III the Gunton building, on Ninth street.
ap2otf j. II. SHEPHERD.
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McDeNALD-ELLis SCHOOL
NA AND
WELLENLEY PREPARATORY
1905 Seventeenth street and 1924 Massachusetts ave.
This well-establlshed French and English Family
and Day School for girls will reopen
SEPTEMBER 20, 1885,
Primary, intermediate, Academic College Pre-.
paratory, and Musical Departments.
Daily Lessons In French, under the direction of
Professor o. FOntane--Beriitz Method
A Herilc Ia employed by the school for the bepef,t
OF scholarsin distant parts OF the city
For terms and circulars address
MRS. l.. p. MCDONALD,
MISS ANNA ELLIS,
auS0-1y2 prlncinala
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PROPOSALS FOR RIVER PEBBLEs.

OFFICE or BUILDING FOR STATE,
WAR, AND NAVY DEPARTMENTS,
WASHINGTON, ID. O., May II, 1886.
SEALED PROPOSALS for furnishing and de-
iverng 1000 cubic yards Of river washed Pebbles at
IN this city. Will he received at this ONCE until IL M
On IhuhSDAi, May 20, 1880. and opened imme-
dlately thereafter In presence OF bidders.
SPECIFICATIONS, general Instructions 10 bidders and
blank forms OF proposal will be furnished on appli-
cation to this Ofioe.
THOMAS LINCOLN CASEY,
myl6'lt5 Colonel, Corps of Engineers.
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ADJUSTMENTS.

Alice Harrison, TO whom the palm for being ",hc
brightest actress on the American stage" seems to
he unanimously awarded Ia announced at the New
National Theatre for the ensuing week. She Is to
appear in eliot Water" roaring farce Of that nun
and melody for which "our Alice" Ia famed. The
Boston Advertiser attempted TO sum up the piece In
| these words; "Therc was no lack OF movement to
the play-in fact It was a medley OF all Kinds OF
movements, and nearly all OF the company entered
heartily into the spirit Of 1t. Miss Harrison naturally
attracted the most attention with her lively imper
sonations as actress Dutch cook, and young gentle
man about town, and after the Mikado scene aud
the drinking song she recalled with special en-
thusiasm. The three little maids from school pro-
yosed shouts Of laughter and applause for all three
| costume, her grmaces, and the Mikado trot, was
most consplcuously successful. Miss Hattie Grim
nell was pretty IN her scenes, and achieved a n0ta
| bile success and an insistent recall In her song,
Down where the pretty blue beils grew The audi
ort i and srmades Of Mr. Fred MattSews and and
the funny humility of MIR. George Kyle Professor
MeehJm. There was good house, and there
seemed to be quick appreciation OF the good points
of the play"
| The season OF summer opera will be continued at
Albaugh's with the SPARKLING and tuneful ia
| Ferchoe,n interpreted by Miss JEANNE WINSTON
AMI her company. The light operas as presented at
this house las, summer were great social and
popular success. 1t was always quite the
thing TO make up parties for them, and fashion
luis seusoU mas bthTteu OU wei, huu tne SUMMER
opera promises to be fayoriie institution In WASH
| ington. Thei company Ia strengthened and i'm
| proved and every care Ia taken To make the per-
| formances creditablc and justify the generous
patronage which has been accorded them This
week will be peculiarly attractive one.
musicale will be given at Shedon's Hal! on
Tuesday afternoon next as compliment to MIR.
William Armstrong, who Is about to leave this city
for San Francisco, where he ia to reside In the
future Among those who VIII take part IN the ex,
ercises are Misses Eleanor and stella Fisher, Mabel
Doris, Grace Semmes, Mabel Kent, Hattie Wood,
Mollie Davis, Frances Latham and Miss Jane Stuart,
the celebrated New York elocntlonst.
Mr.. James llariie and Miss sara Won Leer COM
mencc weeks engagement at IIerzoe's Ninth
street Opera House in their successful play, "a
Brave Woman" The Syracuse Standard, in speak.
Ing of this performance, says: "Mr. Harde gives a
very manly aud striking performance, while Miss
Won Leer ia an emotional actress of rare skill and
judgment. The supporting company is a very ex-
cellent one, and the performance In Its entirety
gave the highest satisfaction. The great storm
scene Is original and wonderfully effective.
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LOCAL MENTION.

KISGsl PALACE.-Our frsl reduction Of the sea-
Son II you are In need OF millinery, Kings Palace
Ia the place to 60 this week. Ladies', MISSES and
children's hats, flowers, tips, and ribbons VIII he
sold nj great reduction. Sevenlynve thousand
dollars worth OF millinery 10 lie slaughtered, Don't
fail TO call,
ORI0LR rooL' the new invention of ffteen-bal
pool, one ofthe leading attractions at thebilard
parors Of our friend Scanlon, ais Ninth street. The
game Is greatly enjoyed by all who have played It,
pr0nouncing IL superior to the old one Every table
has undergonerepair, while new ballsand cues have
been added,
THERE is one thing which can be obtained In as
great perfection In Washington as anywhere in
Europe or America, and that Is a Turkish bath Of
Shp1ls
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-05-16

THE CHORAL SOCIETY,
ASSISTED BY
Mrs. s. @. Ford, Soprano; Miss Agnes Huntington
Contralto; Mr.. Paul Zimmerman, Tenor; Mr..
Francis II. Noyes, Baritone,
AT THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH,
WEDNESDAY, May 10, at SPIN.
The Ancient Mariner will be included in the pro
grammc.
Tickets at MetzerOtts on after May ~.
Admission, 60 cents; with secured seat, 81.
my9-2t6
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is under full Roadway now. We never had such q
rush OF trade but 1t Is not he wondered gt as our
spring suits are beauties In style and fabric aud
our prices are simply irresistible. Eiseman Bros,
the most prominent cl0thiers, who sell clothing al
right prices, corner 7th and II.
Public Opinion for this week, now on sale at ali
news'sandA, has opinions from nearly two hundred
OF the leading papers OF the world on "Anarchy In
america This number is worth q whole years
subscription.
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Dime M scum.
Pennsylvania avenue, near Eleventh street.
THE GREATEST SHOW YET.
COMMENCING MONDAY, MAY II.
EVERY AFTERNOON AND NIGHT,
MAY AOAMA'N
CHINESE AND JAPANESE MINSTREL AND
BURLESQUE COMPANY.
Two Big Shows in One! Variety, Minstrel, and
Burlesquc.
The greatest array of talent of any organization
travelling. Ten New and Novel Acts! Five Great
Comedlans! Twenty Beautiful Young Ladies', In
Songs, Marches, Dances, etc. Elegant Costumes.
Read the list of Talented Artists: Miss Fannie
Lewis, Miss Jennie Meade, Miss Grace Golden, Miss
Annie Reid. THE ROWLAND SISTERS.
NOVELTY,
Ward and Lee, Foster and Hughes, and the greatest
of all Sketch Artists, WILLS and ADAMS, and many
others Admission, only teu cents. Ladies' and
children admitted to reserved seats at matinees
without extra charge. myl6-lt7
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Educational.

THE NORWOOD INSTITUTE.
A SELECT BOARDING AND SCHOOL
FOR
YOUNG LADIES AND LITTLE GIRLS,
Reopens with its customary large corps OF Professors
and Teachers, seventeen In number, September 80,
1885. Course OF study complete from Primary Class
through Collegiate Department, with thorough In
struCtiOn In French and German, Music and Art
Special training for pupils In select courses Adj
vanced classes In Literature and Modern Languages
open to outside pupils References: Faculty Of
University Of virginia and patrons of school.
Address: MR. and MRS. WIN. d. CABELL,
PRINCIPALS,
ge27.tf0 1912 and 1914 Fourteenth street.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-05-16

There seems to be much doubt as to the Abbt
Iiszs ecclesiastical position, some would.be author.
tiles insisting that he Is priest, others that the
ity. The Able has received minor orders In the
Roman Catholic Church, hut owing TO the distrac.
tions necessary to his profession, he reinqulshed
the idea he once entertained OF becoming priest
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-05-16

Two important events have recently taken place
at tho Theatre Francois, In Paris One Ia the retire.
ment from the stage OF NJ. Delaunay, at the age OF
four after theatrical career OF more than wo.
score years 1.-The other In an appointment OF new ply.
scan to the theatre French theatres share with kings
the privilege OF having private physicians attached
70 them, even when they are In nOurishng health.
There are ten attached TO the Coincide Francaise,
fourteen 10 the opera, without counting several den
Lists for the atter eight To the dymnaae, and 30 ON
french DOCTORS are very fond OF the theatre, though
the theatre often pOkes fun at them; they are gen.
orally men OF wit, who don't care about being
laughed at on the stage, AZ they know they will have
the last word oft. When Subsidized theatre liz
~ question, OPERA Opera C0mique, Francois or
odeon, does not Auce for the doctor u have been
by the Minister OF Fine Aris In theatres that have no
connection with the state the selection OF
physicians ID hnal, providing The Project OF Police
nakes no objection. The medlcln dc theatre mas
rights and duties. Among his rights and privileges
he eDJoys, IN the nrH place. the right of seeing the
play for nothing when 1t is his turn TO be on duly
lie has his own stall, which none but he may Oc-
cupy. His ONCE which Ia no snecure, IN some may
be Inclined 10 suppose, IL not attractive In houses
Ike the Subsidized theatres when the repertoire IL
varied, and where tho works produced are OF class
which II IL agreeable TO zee. Hut when piece like
"le Mhtre des FOes," IL played 400 nights In sue
ceSsiOn, II In no Joke TO be "a theatre physclan
zach OF tho eight doctors attached 10 the Gymnase
must have seen "Le Maitre de FOlies" al least fty
timea. And yet, whenever a DOCTORS place becomes
vacant In theatre there are always at least score
OF applicants for II.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-05-16

Az has already been brehy announced the Egyp.
tian government has ascertained on indisputable
evidence the existence OF petroleum the shores Of
the Red Sea. An outflow OF "nve hundred tons Of
mixed water and petroleum in twenty four hours, -
with proportion Of hundred and fifty tens Of pure
oil, Ia a highly promising beginning. AZ the drill
penetrates more deeply there IL every reason to be-
lieve that the quantity may he largely Increased.
The mountain IL huge mass Of shale and limestone,
differing In geological formation from Its neighbours
and presents all the recognized characteristics of an
oil reservoir. IL situated In an excellent position
for the utilization OF Its treasures Spectators who
accept the offer OF the Egyptian government to lease
vldng plant and labor. All the oil they can raise
can be quickly conveyed to Suez. AT Slez 1t might
be refined, and shipped to india Direct by another
Mediterranean.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-05-16

2,279 Prizes amounting to............s 1895. 500
Application for rates to clubs should be made only
to the ONCE OF the Company In New Orleans.
For further Information write clearly, giving full
address. POSTAL NOTES, Express Money Orders,
or New York Exchange In ordinary letter. Currency
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-05-16

Papamichalopnlos is the euphonIous name OF the
Greek gentleman who was willing to form q new
Cabinet and dlsnrm his counirymen. The very
sound OF fapa's name Is enough 10 frgnten the most
wArlike Helene into submission.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-12-01

Complaint is frequently made Ivy thoae
who uee baking powders thGt they leave
in bread, biscuits, or cako raised by them
a dlsagreeable, bitter taste. This taste iol.
lows the Use Of all impure baking oSdOrs,
and Is caused either by their containing
alum introduced to mako q cheap artiCIe),
by the impure and adulterhted character
Of other ingredients used, or from the
ignorance OF their manufacturers OF the
proper methods Of combining them.
These baking powders leave in the bread
residuum formed Of lime, earth, alum, or
other dsleterious matters, not always,
though iequently, tPstRble in the food,
and BY all physicians Classed aa injurious
10 health. Tho Royal baking Powder is
free from this serious defect. In Its use
no residuum Is left, aud the loaf raised by
IT Ia always sweet, light, and wholesome,
and noticeebly FREQ from the peculiar
taste complained Of. The reason CT this Ia
becausO IL is composed Of nothing but alb
solutely pure mRterialg, scientifically com.
bined In exactly tho proper proportions OF
acid and alkall 10 act upon and destroy
each other, while producing tho largest
amonnt OF rihing power. We are justified
Ia this assertion from the unqualified
statements made Ivy tho Government
chemists, who alter Thorough and exhaus.
tive teSta recommended the "Royal" for
Government use because Of lis superiority
over all others In purity, strength end
wholesomeneeB. There 10 no danger OF
bitter bread or biscuit where II alone is
used.