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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-10
"Baking- Powders and the Public
Health.
From the Austin Tex Medical Journal

From tho Austin tIeX.) MEDICAL JOURNAL
The public have not the faintest cOncep-
ton, nor even the medical profession On
adequate idea. Of the extent to which
"our daily bread" Is adulterated. Many
spurious. worthless. even dangerous pre-
parations, hy 8 kind of latter-day " BOOM
ing" acquire a popularity which often
drives purer. better articles from the mar
ket. on account Of the low price az which
they can be- sold. Instances OF such adul-
teratiou are constantly being brought to
light in those States whore the Argus-eyed
Inspector is ever on the alert.
The adulteratiOn of bread IS more lnlu-
riOus TO the public health than any other
form of Capitalization and the sharp
ers get in their work " most eifectually
through the medium of sO-called baking
powders. with which the market IL Hood
pd-all claiming 10 be the best, and all war
ranted " free from adulteTatlOn.'
The substances most used for tins meta
rlous purpose are alum and lime. Alum
costs about two and half cents per pound,
while pure cream of tartar, Of winch these
articles are claimed to be composed. costs
about forty cents. Hence the temptation,
and hence the successful imposition by
means of lower price, upon the unsuSpect-
ing Let the physician contemplate for
moment the effect which the daily inges-
ton Of alum must have upon the general
health. 1t is a slow poison but 4 sure one,
and IL doubtless one Of the most prolliic
causes Of Indigestion, dyspepsia, etc, and
of kidney disease, to say nothing Of large
class of nOudcscript ailments. which, being
obscure, are laid to malaria
Professor j. ". Mallett Of the University
of Virginia, says Of this adulteratiOn:
am decidedly Of the opinion that both the
substance (alum) itself and the products %
which II gives rise in the course Of making
Of bread are injurious TO health, and on
that account fall into the list Of such food
accessories "a should ON sanitary grounds
be prohibited by law
The attention of the sanitary officers of
the United States Government has been
directed to this matter, and Professor II.
A. Mott, United States Government
Chemist. made an analysis of over one
hundred specimens Of baking-powders
bought in open market, and 1t IL asserted
that every one that was examined, with
one notable exception, the Royal Baking
Powder. contained either alum or lime, or
both. and in one l2per cent, or one eighth
of the weight, was lime. When such con-
spicuous exception Is found amidst 50
much fraud the public and the medical
profession should show their appreciation
of it-should regard il as a henefactor-and
a part Of the care exercised by the family
physician on behalf of the health of his
constituency, if directed to caution against
such insidiOus authorizations, would doubt
less prove a protective measure against
future ailments and save much subsequent
trOuble
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-10
AmessENoeR-eoY WELL PAID.
lie Receives Fees Amounting TO Nearly s6
from the Presidential Party.

Harry SchoOlcraft, n messenger-boy az
Deer Park, has had streak of luck. lie
was employed by the President TO do some
earands. and Mr.. Halford was told by both
Mr.. and Mrs Harrison TO give him a good
fee. As result of these commands Mr..
Halford gave the lad IS, but did not men;
ton the fact 10 any one. Mrs. Halford
passed him r little later. and, fearful that
her husband had forgotten him, she drew
out a dollar and handed il TO the boy. As
the tram pulled up Harry was perched on
the railing TO get last view of his munitii-
cent but departing patrons. Mrs. Harri-
son saw him.
The little messenger-boy, Benjamin,
don't forget him.
"Ah, yes" said the absent-minded Presi;;
dent. shaking hands with the surprised
Harry and leaving IN his palm change that
amounted to exactly $3.50. In the car the
subject was mentioned.
Did vOu-?" uueried Mrs. HaltOrd.
Il did" answered her husband.
at Is ali right, HalfOrd, had the
change. so feed the boy" said the Presi-
dent.
so did l." remarked the Secretary pom
sivelv, looking out Of the observation end
Of the fast departing car at the open
mouthed lad on the fence. who stu held
one hand full Of the Presidents quarters
and drew from his pocket with the other
Lige's munfccnt donations, the whole APP
gregating $3.50.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-10
NEWS FROM CHARLOTTE.
The Marriage of n Postmaster-The Pres
byterian Synod-Other Religious
Matters.
Special telegram TO tho Dispatch. J

CHARLoTrE. n. C.. October 9.-Postmas-
ter Archibald Brady. Of Charlotte, was
married this afternoon 10 Miss Sallle Cralgc.
of Gastonia. The bride is the accomplish
ed daughter Of John II. Craige. The cere-
monv was performed nj the residence of
the brides father at GastOnia at330 o'clock
this afternoon by Rev. T. {. Hickson, of
South Carolina. He was assisted by Rov.
A. c. Monroe. Of Lenoir, this State. The
following constituted the bridal party K.
NJ. Oates. VI. p. Pegram. Gilmer Breninger,
OF Charlotte: John Burkhart, of Columbus.
Ga: j. +. BlOdgen. Of Atlanta, and Misses
Carrie BOyce and Mary Kennedy. The
train which was to take Nlr. Brady and his
party 10 Gastonia to-day being reported
very late hacks were brought into service,
which carried the party TO GGstOnla on
time. Mr. and Mrs. Brady arrived III Char
lotte this evening, and are the recipients OF
many warm congratulations.
The North Carolina Presbyterian Synod
was in session to-day, but most of the time
was consumed in making different com
mittee appointments Rev. }. NJ. Mnarley
was elected moderator: Rev. A. Sprunt,
recording clerk. and Rev. p. Il. Law read
ing clerk.
The negro Parker. who has been on trial
for murder in Montgomery county. was
yesterday found guilty and Judge Merrl-
mon sentenced him TO hang
Frost has been reported throughout this
section for the past two mornings, although
no serious damage TO crops IS reported.
A committee consisting of half a dozen
businessmen here has been appointed TO
investigate the feasibility of organizing a
stock company for the purpose of erecting
q mammoth permanent tabernacle to be
used for the union religious revivals.
A strong effort IS being made to induce
Rev. Sam Jones TO visit Charlotte at an
early day. and it is hoped this tabernacle
will be completed in time for his meetings
to be held in il.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-10

citation with tho people gave very int
resting account OF the political current 10
different portions of the State. His spec
from his observations showed the de-
clining powers Of Mahoneism in the South
west, where he had travelled. After him
Captain T. u. Jeffress in brief and appro-
pirate remarks introduced William II.
Woods, the candidate for the Senate from
this district. Mr.. Woods for over an hour
with argument ard anecdote held tho
large audience, which gave him the closest
attention. Woods Is an effective speaker,
and he made most excellent impression
here. That he will get majority there II
no doubt, and his merits deserve it,:
After Mr.. Woods followed ex-United-
States Marshal Thomas W. Scott, whose
speech was tho gem of the evening.
Mr.. Scott aroused enthusiasm and enlisted
support from all the people. He proved
himself 20 be an effective canvasser.
Our political club now numbers over loO
members. We have a beautiful banner
and mean work, and as the streets of Je-
rusalem were kept elem by every man
sweeping before his own door, this CLUB
means that every man shall discharge his
own individual duty in this political con-
test.
All the speakers and visitors expressed
themselves as greatly gratified ht theJarrge
meeting and the interest manifested by the
people in this the first coming together OF
the campaign at this place. d.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-10
YOUNG LADY WITH

WANTED, BY A YOUNG MAN,
w ONE UNFINISHED ROOM Must be
located between Seventh and Tenth aud Mar
shall and Leigh streets. Address, stating con
ycnionces, r. ID. o.. care Of Dispafch. o. l0-2t'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-10
Fatal Accident at "a Gas-Well.
fRy tala1rsnh 70 tina Dtanatcht

KoKoMA, ND, October 9-The second
accident in the history of the KokOma Gas
Belt occurred at jerome. fifteen miles east
of Kokoma, Monday night, in which Chusa
Mormon was instantly killed Frank Larue
had leg broken, necessitating amputa-
ton; Hiram Overman had his skull frac-
tured, and John Hogue was probably fatal
~ burned. A large crowd had gathered at
this well, which is the strongest one in the
State, to witness gas display. Sixty
feet Of four-inch pipe was laid from the
well terminating in vertical elbow many
feet in height. The young man who APP
piled the torch foolishly turned his elbow
down TO lie on the ground. and just as the
gas ignited the tremendous force flung the
sixty-foot pipe around, striking and burn
ing everything within its reach. A large
number were injured in addition TO the
above. Mormon was a preacher in the
Friends church, sixty-fve years Of age,
and an old resident in this county, and
leaves wife and five grown children. He
was pinned 10 wire fence by. the end OF
the flaming pipe and roasted, being almost
consumed
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-10
Latonia Jockey club.


CINCINNATI, October 9.-TO-day was the
fifth extra day Of the fall meeting Of the
Latonia Jockey Club. The weather was
clear and the track fast.
First race--for maiden FLIES two years
old, half mile-Lottie S. won; Emily 5.
second. Maduma third. Time, 50l5.
Second ce-selling. thirteen siXteenths
Of mile Prtchett won; Weeks second,
KOko third. Time, 1:244.
Third race-Selling, for three-year-olds,
ffteen-sixteenths of q mile-Longbroo
won: Littroll second, Plumber third.
Time, 1879.
Fourth race-three quarters of a mile
Dilemma won; Burch second. Queen Of
Trumps third McCaflerty on Burch, how
ever, was disqualified for foul driving and
The Queen of Irumps was given the second
place with Major Tom third. Time, LIE.
Fifth race-three quarters Of a mile-Bil-
" Pinkerton won; Argenta second, In
lucky third. Time. 1:1G4.
Sixth race-for ;wo-year-olds, five fur
longs-Sis O'Lee won; Chantress second,
Amelia third. Time, l:O3,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-10

WANTED, PARTNER WITH TEN
w THOUSAND DOLLARS to e1tend an es-
tablished manufacturing business-sIaple goods.
Partner TO attend to office work. Box ~, Nor
folE, Va &C o-lW
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-10
NAYANTED.-AFAMILYOF THREE

W persons wish 20 find a good parry 10 oc-
cupy with them by November LIST q hOJ n In p
pleasant locality. They also wish few GEN
TLEMEN BOAkDEkS Address H., care Of
Mccarthy & Haynes, 81 Broad street.
&C lO-Th.cSu2t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-10
Loves Triumphs and Disappointment

Loves Triumphs and Disappointment
Snlvini recalls that on his first appear
ance In this country young grl ~ New
York became stage-struck and tired 90 get
in his company. He now finds tlot he l.
the wife of u grocer with three rcd-hoadei
children.
Thomas p. Keefe and wife, of Chicago,
became mutually tired OF each other anu
sued for divorce on the same day WITHOUT
giving any notice of their proposed action.
Both allege infdeiity as the ground ~ tle
action. This Is o novel situnuon. even IN
Chicago.
Margaret Dempsey. of New York city
has insanity of peculiar kind. She Is
sane enough except when her husband is
around and then She gets the idea that be
/, stranger who is trying 20 lnlure her
and as aults him with the weapon nearest
at hand Saturday irht she rune sauce
pan worth folty-scyen cents on her heEa
lords head and he had her locked up.
Mrs. J. p. Sands. wife Of the deputy
sheriff of Little Falls, Minnesota. liberated
a voung convict named John Mitchell and
clopcd with him. The husband followed
in hot pursuit and caught his wife, but the
convict bad escaped. Mrs. Sands ls now
i'm the same jill from which She liberated
her lover.
4 more pleasing event was the marriage
of Miss Kitty Roberts, daughter OF tine ey-
Aforementioned OF Maryland. q blonde oil
seventeen, TO William II. Thomas. rising
young lawyer, on Saturday afternoon.
They were married. in Washington and
were Immediately forgiven boy their pa
rents. In fact. there seems 10 have been
no reason for the clOpement except tLe ro-
mantle tendencies of the young bride.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-10
WEST POINT BUDGET.
Tramp steamers-PolIticaI Matters.
Especial telegram 10 tho Dispatch.l

lNp'Nlhl lflek nh " NilO Hi1boN-hsl
WEST POINT, Va, October q.-The Mas
cote. another tramp arrived this eve
ming. The Darwin came in yesterday after
noon. The Empire has not finished load
ing. SO we have three foreign vessels in
al one time. The Empire expects to sail
tomorrow.
The receipts of cotton continue heavy.
Every one is anticipating with pleasure
hearing Governor Lee Friday night.
The Democrats of Mathews and King
and Queen are making preparations for a
grand rally.
There will be u rally and oyster roast at
the Battery. in Mathews county.
There will be a big dinner at Centreville
October the 26th. On both occasions dis
tinguished speakers will be present. and
there is considerable dissatisfaction with
the local Republican candidates, but the
Democrats seem to be well pleased with
their candidates. Taylor, the Republican
senatorial candidate for the Thirty-ninth
district. and Louthan took it afoot through
part of the district. They sluug their
grips on crooked sticks across their shout
ders in primitive style. Night Republican
meetings are held constantly throughout
the district.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-10
TRAINS NoRrHwAsD

Leave Arrive
No. Potorsburz Richmond
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-10
Iyy-City Races.
Try feIenranh 20 the Disnafch.

WASHINGTON, d. c., October 9.-To-day
was the second day of the races OF Ivy
City.
First race-one mile, three-year-olds and
cond, Keystone third Time, 1:45]5.
Second racc--six furlongs, all ages-Pcri-
cles won; Prather second, Wild Cherry
third. Time, 1;17A.
Third race-autumnal handicap for
three-year-olds and upwards, one mile and
an eighth-Orifamm won; Iceberg Sc
cond Bess third. Time, 1:573.
Fourth race--three-year-olds and up
wards. seven NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. won /;
Beck second, Seymour third. Time, 1904
Fifth race-Steeplechase did not FIJI and
a nve-furlongs race for two-year-olds was
substituted Bavarian won; Prince How
ard second, Faustina third. Time, 10i.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-10
Training colIies for Work.

The well-trained collie, says Charles
Scott, il able to do and act in a thousand
different ways known only TO those whom
he serves. He Is ever on the alert, and
always ready promptly TO fulfil the
commands OF his master. His whole
mind is devoted to his work, and,
when fully experienced. his sagacity
tells him what work is required, and he
anxiously awaits permission TO be allowed
TO perform it. But il must not be sup
posed that every collie IS thus endowed
there are many with equal opportunities
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-10
LENBuRG
Political sIatters-A Good Democratic
Meeting.

Political Matters--A Good Democratic
Meeting
lcorrespoDdonee OF the Richmond Dispatch.l
cHAsE CRY, Va, October Q. 1889.
An appointment had been made for a
political meeting here last night, and in-
stead Of a small attendance. 20 the surprise
Of the most enthusiastic Democrats there
was large outpouring Of the people. IL
evidenced desire 10 hear discussion Of
the political issues of the campaign.
The meeting was held in large ware
house, well arranged, and District Chair
man y. u. Roberts. the mayor OF our town,
introduced Mr.. James ii. Hntcherson, the
candidate for the House Of Delegates Mr..
Hutcherson made a splendid speech, and
nss the adjective in no mandatory meaning,
but such an address would have given
credit 10 older heads. He IL young man,
and in this bis maiden effort has shown
that neither the confidence nor the honor
Of his party have been misplaced.
After his speech T.. Cook Ogburn, ESQ.,,
Mr.. }. McD. Blake, gentle
man. who from extensive travel and assoc
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-10

GUMAC, SUMAC, SUMAC.-WANT-
- I'd, evory body to know that am paying the
highest cash price for PRIME SUMAC LEAVES
delivered az any depot in Richmond. Full
weights and satisfaction guaranteed.
WARNER MOORE,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-10
Preparing for n Grand Rally.
fSpectai ,alaersm 10 the Dispatch.l

STAUNTos. Va, October 9.-The Augusta
County Democratic Committee is preparing
Washington county. and ex-senator Rid
dleberger and Hon. Henry c. Allen, of
Shenandoah, are three speakers who will
be here on that occasion. The country is
stirred up and we shall have large and
enthusiastic crowd at that time TO greet
the presence of the champions of Demo
cracy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-10
By p. q. ratiin. Auc'ioneer,
no. Ii Eleventh street.
FRANKLIN STREET
NOS. 6 AND 8 EAST.
Twin Offer a. pubic auction. on the premises,

I will orcr al pubic auction, on tho promises
on
TUESDAY, OCTOBER -, 1889,
a. 1870 p. H.. the very desirable RESIDENCE
40 : east Franklin street. lately occupied ty
George \. Woodbridge, Esq, containing eleven
rooms. aud kitchen with three servants rooms,
and excellent stable, carriage house, &c. Tho
lot has a frontal Of 81 feet on Franklin street,
but is So feet wido In rear, az will be shown by
map which will bo at sale.
Immediately after sale II above / Will offer
the RESIDENCE No. g, now occupied by Ii. p.
Edmond, ESQ. This house con. ains eleven
rooms. besides kitchen with three servants
rooms. This property has frontal OF 80 feet %
Franklin street, but commoucine 30 rear wall n
dwelling and extending back, IT, width H. but -
feet
Both Of those houses are built ia the most sub
siant'al ard comfortable manner. Each has
sub-ccllar. which makes the basement as d9-ira-
bic ~ any o;her portion Of the house, and IL
finished throughout wish best Waite pine They
wore formerly used as ono dwelling, and can be
50 used now with the utmos, convenience TO the
occupants.
This property Ia fashionaby and centrally To-
Gated. aud with a moderate expenditure on earh
can be- made two Of tho most attractive dwell
ings IN one city
Terms: Az sale. T. 4. CAILlN,
oc9 Au ;loneer
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-10
HlLL-ClTY NOTES.
A Fine Exhibit-Poli'ical Matters-A Re
poi ed Black Eye for Malone.
rsrn.inl tnIacrarn % Inn nlanlt.hl

ISltflh4 FiekThW 10 llh bistti'u.l
LYvcHnrRG. Va. October9 The weather
was beautiful to-day. Jus. enough frost was
i'm the ar % make 10 iuyigorating. and
there was thu largest crowd on the fair
grounds IN the history of the society for IA
FIRST dav an the hotels and boarding
houses IN tn, city are crowded 10 their III
most limit. The exhibition of the matter
Of machinery. fine cattle. and racing-stock
is far beyond ANYTHING seen here for years.
One If the most striking exhibits IL the
Main Hall is the curiosity collection from
New Mexico. collected 10y W. Cal. Brown.
n Nir-Inian now connected with the At
lau,ic and Pacific railroad.
Colonel Thomas Whitehead, Commls-
siOuer of Agriculture. was Oh the ground
and made "a very fine address To the farm
crs.
Governor Fitz Lee will be present to-
morrow and address the people.
BLACK EYE TOR MALONE.
W. $. Palmer, prominent citizen Of Big
Stone Gap, was IN the city to-day. and III a
talk with your correspondent said " was
al Big-Stone Gap when Malone came out
there week or 50 ago. lie was accom-
panied hy a blind fiddler he picked up
somewhere on the road. He certainly eX-
pected to meet none but illitCrate back
woodsmen. but he was mistaken. lie
found capitalists from Philadelphia, New
York, and Boston-a regular metropoli-
tan crowd and he was not pre-
pared for them and would not put
his fiddler on the stand. He made very
short speech. He picked a quarrel with G.
w. Evans. the most prominent Republican
in the county. and cursed him roundly. /
suppose on account of his being fooled on
the crowd he expected 10 meet. Evans
now swears that he viii carry two hundred
Republicans to the polls and vote them
against Malone. Malone certainly got a
black eye at Big-Stone Gap
Major William 4. Sutherlin, of Danville.
passed through the city to-day en- route to
Alexandria 10 attend a meeting Of theState
Committee, and gives cheering reports
from his district. He says the Democrats
ore more enthused than heeyer knew them.
and will poll the larges' vote in the history
Of the party
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-10
To lie Executed by Electricity.

AUBURN, N. Y. October 9.--County-Jndge
Day filed his decision in the Kemmler case
this morning. The case was hdbeds corpus
proceeding TO test the consti.utionality of
the electrical-execution law. Judge bay
decides that the law is constitutional, and
remands the prisoner to the custody of
Warden Durston. of the Auburn prison,
for execution.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-10

WANTED, GOOD, RELIABLE
w MEN FOR DETECTIVES in every com
munity. Paying positions. Address KANSAS
DEFECTIVE BUREAU, Lock-Box 2}l, Wichita
Kan. Oc 2-l2t'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-10

WANTED, OCCUPANTS, WITH
w OR WITHOUT BOARD, FOR SECOND
FLOOR. with hot and cold water on same floor.
Location, GraCo near Adams street Address
COMFORT, care OF Dispatch. o. o&lO-st'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-10
RAILROAD LINES.

RICHMOND AND PKrERsBr-RG PAupo,,
TIMETABLE.
Comnoncing SUNDAY. May "a isD. a. 4
BE "ainS on This roAi viii ran a. follow,
TRAINS SOUTHWARK.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-10
FOUND DEAD.
An Accident In Rockbrldge County--Po.
lltical.

An Accident In Rockbridge County-Po-
lltical.
Especial telegram 10 me Disps,ch.i
LEXINGTON, Va, October 9.-Maurice
Powell. an aged and wellknown farmer Of
this county was found dead in an isolated
spot near Cedar Grove last night, he having
been killed by the overturuing of his
wagon, under which his remains were
found. late Sunday afternoon he left
home with a one horse team, a light spring.
wagon, but gave no indication as to where
he was going. His absence created no
alarm until Tuesday, when his horse re-
tnrned home. Search was then made and
after some time his body was found. 1t is
thought he was instantly killed Sunday
night wandering over the mountain with
his team.
Chairman NJ. W. Paxton, of the Democrat
&c party, says lac is closing up the lines by
thorough organization. and hopes TO report
900 majority against Malone.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-10
He Was Much Eateemed.
Special telegram TO the pispa,ch.l

ToPVCIuI IeIoGThn 70 mo DIspat;h.I
WAyERLY, Va, October 9.--Mr. L. +.
Bain, the oldest merchant, and one Of the
Oldest and worthiest and most influential
citizens of Sussex county, died at his home
ut Wakefield this morning after an illness
of some weeks
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-10

Get rid Of that tired feeling as quick as
possible. Take Hoods Ssrsspgrilla, which