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The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1890-10-17
GOVERNMENT FOOD TESTS.
THE BEST BAKING POWDER SHOWN
IN BY THE OFFICIAL REPORTS

THE BEST BAKING POWDER SHOWN
BY THE OFFICIAL REPORTS.
A most important investigation In Its rela.
ton to the health of the public through the
quality of Its food has been In progress dur.
ing the past two years in the chemical diyf-
sion of the Agricultural Department at Wash.
ington, d. c.. It Is for the purpose of deter.
mining the purity or aduteration IT articles
of food, Drink and drugs sold throughout the
country.
The latest report published gives the con.
stituents Of the baking powders. The cream
of tartar powders comprise, probably. two.
thirds Of all sold. Some OF these are COM
pounded from cream of tartar, carbonate of
soda and small portion Of carbonate of am
monia. The report quotes the highest author.
ity, showing that TIE ammonia adds 10 the
leavening power of the powderswithout de.
tracing from its heathfulness.
The purest powder Is that which leaves the
least reslduum In the bread, and the least
residuum results from the powder giving the
largest amount of leavening gas.
The comparative value or general useful.
ness and purity of the cream of tartar pow
ders examined will. therefore. be seen from
the following figures given in the report,
showing the strength of each. The table
shows the cubic inches Of leaveniDg gas per
ounce of each of the powders named:
US GOVERNMENT REPORT.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1890-10-17
Don't Want to be Anticipated
TFrom the Burlington Clipper.

Had the President appointed thar other
Democratic leader in Vermont, Editor Hiram
Atkins, instead of Col. SmaIley, to consult
with the Irdians in Montana, there would
have been decided uneasiness among the
younger element of the Democratic party.
They want Mr.. Atkins scalp in fine state
of preservation IN 1892. and would not thank
any Montana Indian to anticipate them by
Knowing it just at present.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1890-10-17
PAGES Enough.
From the Middlebury Register. I

From the MiddleDury Register.
There are places enough for instituting re.
form ana still leave the machinery OF the
state government ample for Its needs. and
that too. without resortiug to any of the pie
avune, two-for-a-cent expedieuts suggested.
President Woodruff says Of the Mormon
conference was conclusive aud that puly-
gamy is dead IN America.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1890-10-17

There has been quite 81 stir in the 18th
Massachusetts district over preparations to
run Col. Myron P. Walker as an Independ-
ent candidate for congress on "worked up''
petitions. But old heads now say 1t Is not
likely to materialize and that ii IL should do
so 1t cannot now move in way to imperil
Mr.. Spaulding. Mr.. Coolidge has written
his letter accepting the Democratic nomina.
ton. The Walker workers were a few
days ago Boosting that he Lad been fixed to
keep out of the way.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1890-10-17
FOrcibly shown.

From the West Randolph Herald
The need of the Australian ballot was for
chilly shown when the votes for lieutenant
governor ana secretary of state were counted.
Hal il been close election the Democratic
candidates would have been elected simply
because ..seme one had blundered.-'
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1890-10-17
nlQhAkol

DIR. FLINTS REMEDY, when taken In
cases of diabetes, will show Its curative effects
In the diminution Of the amount Of urine, in
the restoration of normal appetite. and In
the Punishment of pain. Descriptive treatise
with each bottle. At all Druggists, or address
Mack Drug Co., N. Y. adv.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1890-10-17
RA0 Hahifa.

Habitual constipation gives rise to piles and
to other dangerous and painful affections. al
of which may be cured by the use of HAM.
BURG FIGS, fruit laxative which even
children like. % cents. Dose one Fig. AT
all Druggists. Mack Drug Co., N. Y.-adv.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1890-10-17
Fashions in Furs Free.

IL you want to learn the latest fall fashions
in furs. send your address on postal card.
stating that you saw the offer in the REFORM
Err. to Edw. kakas Sons, 404 Washington.
ST., Boston, and they will mail you their IL
Illustrated cata ogue free of expense This is
the leading fur house of Boston,
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1890-10-17
THE NEW OFFICE.

The REFoRMER's business Office is now locat
ed in Crosby block, Room No. 4, second floor,
where orders for subscriptions, advertising and
job printing and news items should be left and
al JfIls maid
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1890-10-17

Col. Dudley, the organizer of bribery. IL
still warned off the White House premises
for the sin of getting found out, but he is in.
vited to Indiana when there is an election
pending, just the same as before.
The store of Fred EstaorOok, at East St
Johnsbury. was entered by thieves. who es'
capped With the contents of the money drawer
and goods to the amount of $50.
As Henry Stratton of West Towns hend,
was In the act of feeding horse and ear of
corn last Saturday week. he had the end of
one thumb bitten off at the first joint.
AS Ludlow strawride party were return
ing from Tyson, carly Sunday morning.
some miscreants near Grahamville. pelted
them with rotten eggs. Some members of the
party got liberal doses of the unsavory mis-
siles. and one or two ladies' dresses were
spoiled.
A Temporary injunction has been granted at
New York against the reorganization OF the
sugar trust,
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1890-10-17

1t will be gratifying TO consumers to note
that the quality of the baking powder most
gener ally In use In their Kitchens, the Royal,
is confirmed by these the highest official au.
thorities as altogether the best of any In the
market
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1890-10-17
U. s. GOVERNMENT REPORT.

CANADIAN GOVERNMENT REPORT.
The Off cial tests by the Canadian Government
show the leavening strength of an equal guam.
titv of each of the powders best known In this
section to be as follows:
90 nj Ctrou
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-11-30
OUR Big SISTER CITY.
AFFAIRS IN BROOKLYN.
30 interest at the Navy day at the Club
~A" Whot National interested in
plans for reorganizing the Republican General
COMMUNICATIONS of General Interest

and put back Admiral Walker will probably pc
able to start with his new ships in about montn'
and they will first go to Kingston, Jamaica, 70
take part in the opening OF the Exposition tpele.
The vessels will also touch at several other points
in the West Indies and return home in the spfIng
Mrs. c. r. Chandler, the widow of Rear-Ad-
mlral Ralph Chandler, who died few months
ago while in command of the Asiatc Squadron
has received gift from Emperor Francis Joseph
of Austria which recalls the accident TO the Aus
TRAN corvette DOMAIN Off the Navy Yard IN the
winter of 1886. Admiral Chandler was then In
command of the Brooklyn Navy Yard, when
young lieutenant Of the DOMAIN fell overheard ana
was carried under the ice and drowned. Admiral
had the officers body recovered and sent back 20
his home in Austria. few months later tne
Emperor ordered pair of the finest Dresden VASES
to be manufactured, each about two and haii
feet high and ten inches in diameter, with por
trait of the Emperor on one and one OF the EN-
press on the other. These were sent TO the Al
inira lust as he was about to start for his COM
mand in Japanese and Chinese waters, but as no
officer may accept presents from foreign power
except by szecal act Of Congress, the Admiral
expresse1 his gratitude and refused the gift. Inc
vases were then returned 10 Austria kecenty
an Etrlscan vase was sent 10 the United STATES
n few days ago through the Austrian Minister al
Washington. IL is about the same size aS those
sent to the Admiral The deep blue enamelllng
which covers the vase is inlaid with gold en-
repoussc In the oval space miniature OF the
Emperor Francis Joseph is set out in bold REFER
by a dark blended background. The decorations
nd insignia of rank are inlaid in gold and silver
This centre piece is surrounded by broad band
of raised gold.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-11-30

visit to this country has attracted SOME attention anc
excited little feeling in church eciss VIII H1 81
Edward Martyr and nintt 70 I tSe
mission to be held by Father Ignatius In this ciV'
beginning December z. ~ -. $1,000. q, .ha
vonnT Mems Christian Association Hall, No. west
one hundred a twenty fifth ST. to morrow evening
in aid Of tho building fund OF the LenoA Avenue o"''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-11-30

Captain Thomas r. Smith, Of No. 1854 East One
thirty eishthst gree ted on his return
home on Thanksgiving eve by merry party OF
friends who gave him a surprise party.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-02

object Of Speaker Reeds revolutionsry
rad upon the parliamentary deoencics z
That bis party desires to sccuse CONTROL OF
the House by unseating enough Demo.
cratic members-clect and filling their
places with Republicans without the hin
drance Of any regular code OF rules"
The Globe states the situation sucoinctly.
and we count II good sign that some OF
our northern contemporaries are discnss-
ing such questions as that involved In Mr..
Speaker Rxxp's Czarism from calm and
non-partisan standpoint. Our Boston con-
temporary might have gone further and
strengthened the commendable position
Il has taken In lighting Speaker REED by
mentioning the deeper iniquity that Is be-
hind his action and those who sustain
him--viz.. the paving Of the way to the
massage Of national election-law. Tho
contamination Of such an outrage might
in time come homo to Massachusetts and
10 Maine.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-02
Not a Small Matter.

Tho Philadelphia Telegraph (Republican)
appreciates the importance OF the ques-
tons raised, or liable to be raised, by tho
recent conduct Of Speaker REED. That
paper talks to its Republican readers as
follows:
1.-THE mailed hand in the Speakers
chair is perilous innovation. and II some
thing more furious and demoraiizin2 than
ANYTHING that has yet occurred does NOT
take place, as the result of this conflict. 1t
will be remarkable. At the present writing
il Ia not known what course the minority
propose further TO pursue but there Is put
one logical conclusion to.this matter-viz.,
q resort 10 force, to compel attendance on
the part Of absent members, and when that
bour comes il will be one of peril for the
whole country. There is just one tning
for tho Republican majority to do. and
that is 20 agree upon rules, report ana
adopt them, aud then proceed in strict con-
formity with them. Speaker Reed mas
abundantly shown that of all the men IN
tho House BIO is the most dangerous 10 oe
intrusted with the tremendous response
bilties of arbitrary power"
The substitution of the Speakers will
for rules is, as was said of making the Lord
Chancellor's conscience the measure OF
equity. thing not to be tolerated.
Tho New York Sun discusses this matter
with ability. 1t quotes the constitutional
provision for passing bill over the Presi-
dents veto, and adds:
1.-TWO thirds of each house, it is provided,
must agree in such cases to pass the bill.
But here il is indisputable that the two
thirds must ue legally and not merely On
heSpeaker's Judgment physically present.
They must prove their presence by record
ing their votes. In all such, cases the
votes of both houses shall be Determined
by yeas and nays. and the names of the
persons voting for and against the bill
Shall be entered on the Journal of each
house respectively Evidently an attempt
of the Speaker TO NEEDLE, in such cases,
with the record of yeas and nays would be
denounced as grave misdemeanor. No
less fragrant and revolutionary is his inter;
ference with the record where the yeas and
nays have been invoked to ascertain the
presence Of majority. The record IS the
last arbiter, the ultimate expedlent, by
which disputes of fact are settled"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-02
Reeds Arbitrary Rulings.

To he Editor Of the Dispatch:
Why should the Democrats be disturbed
at the course of things III CongressI
True, the conduct of Reed is unprece--
dented, but precedents will be established
by him.
The Republicans have a small majority.
The Democrats will quite surely have the
next House, and then they will be COM
PEELED, from regard to precedent. to man.
age things according to their own will.
READER.
Tho object of REEDS arbitrary rulings is
to prevent the Democrats from securing a
majority in the next House of Representa-.
tives. 1t is considered by the Democrats
of the House as matter of life or death
for the Democratic party. Surely the
Democrats of the whole country have rea-
son to be disturbed"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-02
The Humors of the Cable.

A foreign telegram announces that "a
former French military attache at Berlin
has published scheme for the establish
ment of an alliance between Germany and
France to check the advances of Russia"
This is one Of the humors of the cable. An
alliance between France and Germany
would be something on the order of mix
zng oil and water. Further, the check
ing of Russian aggression has been
pretty well provided against. The
great objective point of Russia is of course
Constantinople. The popular cry is "the
hope Of Moscow"--the planting of the
cross on st. Sophia. The Triple Alliance.
backed by England. guards the direct path
through the Balkan States from st. Peters
burg and Moscow to Stamboul. and the
British lion Is on watch at Herat, in Persia,
at the mouth Of the Euphrates and along
Ill the other indirect routes that concentre
IN the Bosphorus and the Dardanelles.
France is the Gully friend. il We except
Greece, q Power hardly worth considering,
that Russia has in Europe. Germany, while
u 10 undoubtedly her policy and TO her
interest 70 preserve the peace OF Europe,
has al TO gain and nothing to lose If war
should be forced between the d,iebuad on
ths one hand and Russia and her ally
on tho other. There could be one result
only Of such war--and that the defeat
Of France and Russia. This result would
enable Germany TO straighten and shorten
her strategic line as against Russia by
annexing the triangle Of Russian-Po,spd
lying between the extreme eastern pro-
5sotion Of Gsrman-Silesja and the extreme
eastern projection Of East Prussia. The
victorious Powers that would be party TO
The treaty that would follow the end Of
thA war would hardly fail to accord to
Germany that right rs her portion Of the
epoils that belong 70 the victor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-02

ELEVATED AND OTHER RILRoADs.-ln
their circular for this week Messrs, JOHN
A. HAMBLETov & Co.. of Baltimore, make the
following sensible remarks:
A city cannot fail to be benefited by
improved railroad facilities. Can any one
doubt that the city OF Philadelphia has
been immensely benefited by the elevated
tracks of the Pennsylvania railroad, WHICH
sets down the traveller in the heart of the
city? So will it be with Baltimore. Con
slider the convenience to the dwellers along
Western Maryland railroads to be able to
leave and board the train at central sta
ton (instead of, as in the case of the Mary
skirts some two miles from the centre of
the city, and the corresponding ADVANTAGE
to our business interests. And how much
greater will be the inducement and attrac-
ton for strangers to, visit our city II con
venient and central dep6ts are estab-
1ishe1n
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-02

1.-THE bank burglars occupation is gone
when his rival can go in by the front door
and buy the keys from the President" But
doesn't by-play involve expertness, not to
say trickerY2
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-02
OLD CITIZEN DEAD.
FREDERICKSBURG.
Something Like q Chapter OF Deaths.
fspecial TELEGRAM 70 the Dispasch.l


FaEprRIcKsBuRa. Va, February 1.-The
remains of the late Temple boswell, who
died in Rappahannock county Friday, were
brought to this city today. and inferred in
the city cemetery. The funeral services
were held in st. Georges Episcopal church
and were attended by large number Of
sympathixipg friends. He was son of
Major J. T. boswell, of this city.
Mr.. Wyatt Revere, an aged and esteemed
citizen Of this city, died at bis residence
here last night. after brief illness. in the
sixty .siehth year of his age. He was en-
gagged in the carpenters business, and was
well and fayorably known. His funeral
will take place from the Methodist church
tomorrow evening at o'clock.
Mrs. James Jennings, wife Of the late J.
w. Jennings. died at her residence, In this
city, this morning. after brief illness.
She was Q devout member Of the Baptist
church, ana her death Is greatly lamented.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-02
s.
CLEARANCE SALE
!,
BROUGHT TO LIGHT
BY OUR
.INVEN TORY.

These lots arc not Very large, and will not last
long. They are offered at these special prices
until sold. Call early 10 secure the plums. and
don't be disappointed II you delay your visit and
fiud some sold.
LADIES' GossAMEas 35c.;
BOYS GossAMERs &c;
MEMS GossAMERs Soc.
lot Of FELT, two yards wide, sl.25 quality. only
9Oc. yard;
lot OF SHELF oIL-cLOTH, sold at 1oc., now
only &c. yard;
10. of BLACK JERSEYS at 33c. apiece;
Hot Of CSC. BUsTLEs now SC. apiece;
Hot OF cANToN-FLANNEL DRAWERS at zoe. a
pair;
lot Of CROCHET sHAwLs only Csc. apiece;
lot Of fno PURE-LINEN TABLE-CoyERs re-
duced from SIZES to 75c- apiece;
lot Of CHILDRBN's CASHMERE CLoAKs only
soc. apioco-slishtly soiled;
piece STRIPE and piece RED ALL-WOoL
JERSEY FLANNEL only sic. q yard;
lot Of GENTLEMENs UNDERsHIRTs only lSc.
apiece
lot Of LADIES' GossAStER VESTS. were 6oc.-
sny In the lot &c apiece;
lot Of LADIES' LsLE-THREAD VESTS, sold
last season at 75c.-the lot to be closed out at
35c. apiece;
pair 10 ALL-WOOL BLANKETS, were $3.50
now s31o;
lot OF LADIES' LINEN CAPE COLLARS, loc
quality, to be sold at SC, apiece-all sizes;
All SOC. WHITE SHIRTS, in plain and plated
bosoms. now 3Js. apiece
All 69c. PLEATED- BOSOM SHIRTS now 50c
Ansi PLEATED- BOSOM SHIRTS nc. apiece;
All 4Oc. and Soc CURTAIN POLES now 25c.:
All &c. and &c. CURTAIN POLES 19c. apiece.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-02

The Philadelphia Inquirer says: 1.-THE
moral of it all is that if the Democrats
want quorum in the House they must
elect one" What q pity it is that the
Philadelphia tract-distributcrs have never
thought to scatter few leaves from the
Constitution around the Quaker City news
paper Offices.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-02

Rev. J. S. Moser. Of Richmond, Va,
furnishes the Dispatch very commendable
article on the "Funeral Reform" ques-
tion.--Freiericksb,Tg Star.
1t is evident that this is subject which
is everywhere regarded as practical one.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-02

Portugal is about to issue an appeal tc
the Powers for an international settlement
of affairs in Africa" Why should Portu
gal be ambitious to be pulyerized by Eng.
land and Germany?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-02

"There is strong contrast between Che
different modes of dealing with plumber
ing bank officials East and West" Well,
yes. In the East the trial hangs IRE. In
the West they hang the official.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-02
DANyILLE'SC CHARTER
rug COUNCIL AND SOME TAx-PAY'
Frs STILL At LoGGERHEADs.
m. v,~bt Promises TO De Most Lively
onc--The New Rail-
road, &c.
,-,,...r,na.uce Of III. Richmond Dispatch.I

c-nr-.sr.,udsuce Of the Richmond Dispstch.I
n,xv,rny. Va, February 1, 1890.
The Conncil and come of the taxpayers
ora stiIl nj logcerheads on the question
ne raw charter for Danville. and the
,v,rohsh,iitv ia that there will be lively
pa,sast whom the matter Is brought before
az senate committee on Tuesday next.
The principal objection to the new cnarter
on the part OF certain ax;payers Is
that Il provides that the TAI limit snail
bc raised from $l.2s TO Si:ev on tne
hundred, The Council holds tnat u VIII
he necessary TO raise taxes this year Va
order 10 meet extraordinary demands. ana
\ eona 81 the taxpayers are opposed 10 auy
;ncrease OF tag on real and personal pro-
nartv AZ this time. An effort has been
made 10 adjust the differences at nome
hui thus far the effort has been unsuc.
cessful and IL would seem that Inc nsn'
will be made in Richmond.
TIE ANTI-cHAEIEE PEorLE.
Tho anti-charter people are Wiling 70
| let the charter pass provided ciause 10
| inserted requiring that the rate OF 'aAation
| sha,i not be increased beyond tho present
limit (sI.25) without the consent OF the
tax-payers, Many citizens regret very
mnch that citizens of Danville should 90
| before the State Legislature with squa BE-
bio which might be amicably adjusted at
CAPTAIN Z. r. Lamb. agent in this city OF
the Richmond and Danyille railroad, Is
victim Of La grippe.
ANrw EYTERrB1sE.
One of tho new enterprises OF Danville
ia n large nursery which has been estao-
| lished by Major Sutherlin, DIR. IL. W. Cole'
and other well citizens. The busi-
ness will be conducted i'll the near future
on large scale.
One OF the greatest coDveniences OF tho
new railroad TO the seacoast will be the
facility with which the Danvile people
will ret fresh fish and oysters. Hitherto
the delicacies from the saltwater have had
10 come by such a roundabout route that
il was hard to get them fresh. By the new
| line they can be shipped III the evening
and landed here the following morning De-
fore breakfast.
STILL FEEDLE.
Captain J. L. Averett, principal of the
| Roanoke Female College. who had stroke
! of PARALYSIS some time ago. is still IN feeble
| health and unable to attend to his duties.
| The school, however. IS IN hourishing
condition, and is excellently managed by
Professor Russian and his corps OF teachers;
Sales of leaf tobacco in January, 2. 5o6' 90s
pounds; sales since October 1st. 10..H4, 800
| bounds: increase over same period last
year, 4,165.SSs pounds; sales OF manuiac-
| tured tobacco this week about 10000
pounds; sales for January, 826,2O pounds,
which is IN increase over January or last
year of $4,000 pounds.
| The weather here tonight is cold ana
| cloudy, with indications of snow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-02
NJ. r. & G.
BRIEFS.
FrBRuARr Q. 1890.

FEBRUARY 9, 1890.
New Books-the popular "Gladstone "
series, cloth binding, good paper, plain
type, 25c. each: 242 titles in tho series
by standard authors Delightful and
instructive reading.
New Dress Goods are daily srriving.
you must no. miss getting dress OF the
beautiful Wool Henrietta. 40inches vide'
at sac. yard. which will be on ssle To-
morrow.
Come and soc the new French-Finish
Satteens at l2io. yard. The effects
are decidedly pretty.
You will want Coat at the prices we
intend offering them at this week.
New Hosiery in abundance. A card
OF Fast Black Darning Cotton goes with
our Misses 25c. Fast Hosiery.
Black Silk vandyke Dress Trimming
at tho lowest prices. Every variety OF
Dress Buttons.
Have you bought your Linen Towels ?
We are offering exceptional values at H.
l2,, II. 20, and 25c.
The ambric-Embroidery counter pre-
sents busy scene now. The low prices
are tho attraction, OF course.
Heinrich Schapper's celebrated Ladies'
Balbriggan Hose at 100. pair. You'll
want some of them.
Our incompatible 46-inch Silk-Finish-
ed Henrietta worries our competitors.
That's because they can't touch 1t IN
value. Don't fail to get dress OF 1t.
Gentlemen will be interested in our
New Neckwear. The 37lc. quality for
25c. tho 75c. quality for 45c. Tecks
and Four in Hand.
The Remnant Counter on the second
floor awaits you with bargains.