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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-15
FORECAST TILL s p. NJ. TUESDAY.

For New.England local showers in the northern part;
In southern; in Eastern Massachusetts;
stationary temperature elsewhere.
Tor Eastern New.York, Eastern Pennsylvania, New.
Jersey and Delaware fair; except showers extreme
Northern New-York northerly winds shifting to
westerly stationary temperature except warmer Cen.
trail Pennsylvania.
For Eastern Florida local showers.
Western Florida. Alabama, Mississippi Louisiana.
Arkansas and Texas, fair except local showers SOUTH
ern Texas
For tennessee, Kentucky West Virginia, fair;
warmer.
FOR Western New-YOrk Western Pennsylvania and
Ohio fair except light local showers Laacs Slightly
For Michigan, showers; slightly warmer
Indiana and Illinois, ir warmer, except In West
Crn Illinois. -
eastern part.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-15
A CLEVELAND MANS VICTORY.
AUGUSTUS F. scHEU BREAKS EX-sHERIFF
HABERsTRo's SHOULDER BLADE

Buffalo, Sept 14.-AugIstu5 F. scheu. who is at
Saratoga hoping to be chosen state Committeeman in
stead Of william F. sheehan. Is charged with having
broken the shoulder blade Of ex-Shsrf Joseph Hab-
erstro president Of the Erie County Democracy In q
political row on Sunday morning. Attempts have
been made 10 keep the affair hushed, but 1t Is known
that scheu and Habestro got into quarrel In
weyand's hquor-shop after midnight Saturday.
Habeistro is a Hill man and scheu Cleveland man.
Suddenly Haberstro found himself on the floor and
physician who gummnDed found that the ex-
sherlf's shoulder blade was broken In the opinion
Of witnesses IL the result Of Scheu's blow. Haber
str0 Is In bed and refuses 10 talk.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-15
COLONEL MURpHY,s MAN GETS PLACE.

william j. oakley register OF claims in the Audit
ing Bureau OF the Finance Department resigned yes
to-day on account of health His salary 81. 900.
Charles Frank inspector of supplies. and Adrian T..
Klrnan assistant cashier for the Receiver OF Taxes, also
sent their designations to the Controller saving that
they were going into business for themselves. Their
salaries were Sl,G50 and ~ 400 respectively.
Controller Myers has appointed Thomas DIVER. Of
tbe yth Assembly District examiner Of claims at -
GALAXY OF s1.70O year. Mr.. Dwyer Las been County
Democracy leader of his district and a warm personal
friend OF ex-senator NJ. c. Murphy. They resigned
from the County Democracy on the same day-scr-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-15
SPEAKING IN BOSTON FOR SOUTHERN FAIR.

Boston, Sept. lathe representatives OF the coming
Augusta, Ga, exposition, who arc visiting Massa-
chusetts In is interests express great pleasure at the
cordial reception which they everywhere meeting
This morning they inspected the Pettee Machine Works.
at Newton Upper Falls the Whittier Machine Works.
at Roxbury and South Boston and the Goodyear shoe
Machine Company's works. At l O'Clock this after
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-15
oLEAy EXCITED OYER RAILROADS. ACTION.

Olean, n. Y, sept. 14.-Thcre Is great excitement
here this morning over the action OF the Western New
York and Pennsylvania Railroad Company in laying
tracks on Railroad-ave At O'Clock this morning tho
railroad people laid a switch in front of. and In places
on the steps, OF about dozen business places On the
avenue Ten cars Of gravel left on the track
The trouble grew ont Of the business places asking the
Roard OF Health TO compel the railroad TO ill in tho
swamp In the rear which 1t owns and which has be-
come a nuisance Large crowds are gathered about
the scene and threats made Of removing the rails
nv
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-15
ALLIANCE MEETING AT ST. LOUIS TO BE OPEN

ALLIANCE MEETING AT ST. LOUIS TO BE OPEN.
st. Louis Sept 14.-W. s. McAlllster and U. s. Hail.
members OF the Natonal Executive Committee Of the
Farmers Alliance had conference this afternoon to
consider whether or not the meetings OF the "Ant!s'
convention, which begins tomorrow, will be secret
open 1t was decided TO hold the convention with open
doors The decision has been reached to go into u
new National organization The plan is to create an
industrial alliance and admit powerful class heretofore
excluded from membership. The order is to be non
poltical and nonsecret The Texas delegation, where
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-15
THE CAMPAIGN IN CORTLAND OPENED.

Cortland ~ " Sept. IA (Speclal.-The first gun Of
fine campalgn in this county was fired this evening in
tho rooms of the Republican League here large and
enthusiastic ratification meeting was held. at which
prominent local speakers delivered short addresses
Among them were the candidate for State Senator In
the XVIII District, Rufus T. Peck; Mr. Tripp, cand
date for the Assembly Mr. Benedict and County Judge
Eggleston. Meetings will be held semi-monthy, ana
prominent speakers win discuss the State issues
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-15
TRIBUNE FOCAL OBSERVATIONS.

In the diagram a continuous line shows the barometer
fluctuations yesterday, as observed at the United s
Signai Ssrylce Station this city. The dashes indicate
the Temperature noted perrs Pharmacy Sun Bulldog
Tribune ONCE Sept. is, .. m.-Cesr weather win
dry air Light northwcsery beeezes and slightly cooler
tendency was yesterdays programme The temperstoro
ranged between OF and 72 degrees the average (cos
being ia higher than the corresponding day last ye~
and 10 lower than on Sunday - -.
In aud pear ris eS soaaS mere vii, 1,oosDS neThs
night.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-15
-, ,,,nr,r rrrsDy lS0I-TWELVE PAOEe.

.rhcr 3and are now both IN attendance at The sara
,or,, convention US good Tammany men. Mr.. Dwyers
oontruent Is understood TO be part of the arrange
nnt raade with Colonel Murphy when he " new tne
nnn Dwyer takes the place OF Stephen Angel, tne
ctoreraran who left the Finance Department on ac-
count OF his advanced years
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-15
THE WEATHER REPORT.
STILL WARM IN THE CORN BELr

Washington, Sept. 14-It is generally warm in TIA
Southern States and Mississippi Valley and thence west
ward to the Rocky Mountains and it Is cooler In the Lake
regions Ohio Valley, Middle Atlantic States and
New England. Warmer, fair weather will continue In the
central yuheys and greater portion Of the
region Tuesday followed by slightly cooler weather IN Aa
Northwest On Wednesday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-15
REsuRREcrING THE ALRANY pHALANX.

Albany, Sept. IA (speciaD.-The Democratic Phalanx
which is made up principally Of ofceholders went TO
Saratoga on a special train this afternoon The City
Hall was used rs place Of rendezvous The Phalanx
numbered 900, and was accompanied by brass band
OF thirty pieces The dress Of the organization con-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-15
A DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION RUN BY ALLIANCE
MEN.

Democratic convention here today and nominated H. J.
Williams and g. W. Kolner for the Legislature to rep
resent Augusta County. The contest was long and
exciting The nominations were made unanimous by
resolution.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-15
Rveryboti,

Everybody
Ana NOV can do better for furniture az co C. Flint Co.'S
West IiLh-st.. near 0th-aye.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-15

Frink's Daylight Reheetors
Light dark rooms also renecOfs oil gae and cleo
tAe light. ]. r. FRIEK, 551 PeaFl-st.. New.York.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-03-27
KNAPP UNDER FIRE.
Investigating the Steward of the
Rochester Asylum.

Investigating the Steward of the
Rochester Asylum.
Special to the Globe
ROCHESTER. Mimi. March 26.-The
committee appointed by the board OF
trustees of the Minnesota Hospital for
the Insane began their investigation
this morning Of the charges and conn
plants against W. II. Knapp, steward
of the Rochester hospital. The commit
tee is composed of John F. Meagher, of
Mankato, chairman; Charles Wright, of
Fergus Falls, and A. T. Sackett, of ST.
Peter, the latter acting as secretary. Ex-
Gov. BartO, president of the state board,
is also here, but only on visit of in
spectIon to the hospital. The investi-
CATION is being held in the Cook house
parlors, and the board has been
in session continuously all day.
save adjournment for noon. Ten
or more witnesses have been
examined. with several yet to testify.
The committee will hold a session this
evening, and will probably conclude its
labors before adjOurning tonight. This
investigation was ordered on state
ment or petition signed by citizens of
this place. including some of our busi-
ness men. The petitioners allege that
on information it is their belief that MIR
Knapp is a part owner in a certain
mercantile house here known as China
Hall, and that he has purchased goods
of th%4ame at excessive or higher prices
than they could be bought for else
where. Further. the petitioners ask
for an investigation, and, if the charges
are found to be true. for the removal of
the present incumbent of the stewards
office. So far the testimony has not
been very damaging to Mr.. Knapp. but
much of it is in his favor and shows
him to be good man for the state.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-03-27

should legislate to put the ingredients
OF everything sold for foods or medicine
on the label. Alum is very injurious.
Ammonia, while not so harmful in its
effects, is foreign substance, and
should not be used unless prescribed for
a certain effect. l should not think it
would be suitable as a steady article of
diet. 1t would be apt to give you some
discomfort. my boy. Ammonia is an
aIkali and neutraliZes the gastric Juices
of the stomach and ultimately affects
the digestive apparatus. If people
could see what they are buying on the
outside of the package they will have
no one to blame but themselves if evil
effects result therefrom.
DR.. S. A. LOcke-Well. you come upon
me so sudden, L can't give you an eX-
haustive analysis of evil effects of adul-
terations. on you just want a short
opinion. do you? Well. baking powder.
for instance, is used to initiate biscuit or
cakes as | understand it, and permit OF
its being made quickly. l am sorry to
see many of these powders have alum
and ammonia in them. The latter is
volatile and generates a gas which is
supposed to pass, but [ don't think all
of it does. They ought to be able to
make baking powder without it. Alum
everybody knows is bad. Ammonia is
very deeteriOuS if used continuously.
The label of a package should show
everything.
Dr. J. Ii. Dunn-The proper thing to
do is to let the people know what they
are buying. If they want alum or aul-
mOnia, let them have it until they wish
to stop the use of them. Every article
should be Just as represented. Some of
the greatest frauds ever perpetrated on
man are contained in these abominable
things sold as cure-alls, complexion
powders and food affairs. | always be-
lieVe in having the ingredients in plain
sight. That is the keynote of the whole
matter. Ammonia given as a stimulant
occasionally is all right, but taken in
cesSantly and in quantities, as appear
sometimes i'll food, however, it is bad.
l have not investigated the matter
fully, but know that something should
be done to prevent this gigantic assail
on the American stomach by adulter-
ated affairs of every kind. 1t should be
an Otfense for a company to make an
article and advertise it as containing no
Impurities when an analysis will show
that it does.
DR.. Gibson. City Physician-This talk
of ammonia having evil effects is very
much Of an imaginary sort. we use it
largely in medicine, and l can see no
injurious effects from it in this direc-
ton, but anything used to excess is del
eterlOuS.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-03-27

oils, who is also attached to the state
dairy and food commissioned OF who
agree that the bread after baking,
which has been made with an ammonia
baking powder, will still contain am
monia." In concluding, Mr.. Severance
said: I'VE do not think there would
have been voice raised against the
passage Of this bill had it not been for
certain companies desiring to put upon
the market an adulterated product.
The bill does not prohibit the sale of
these baking powders, but only re-
quires that it be shown in bold type on
the outside of the can or package that
they contain ammonia"
Mr.. Mum contended that the quantity
was so small that it could not have de-
leterious effect, or rather going a step fur
. ther. claiming that it was beneficial. The
balance of Mr.. Munn's argument was
entirely technical. Mr. Severance
claimed that if this was the case, the
manufacturer who uses ammonia should
certainly not appear and oppose the
passage Of the law. for the reason that
they ought TO be proud of the fact that
they use so beneficial drug, and should
be glad to emblaZon that fact upon the
cans and packages in which their bak-
ing powder is sold. The committee did
not vote on the bill, and no action was
taken.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-03-27
q Zig Symposium Wherein
There is Universal Agree
ment On This Point.
Revolt Of the Abused Stomach
1T viii Hold the OF
fender To Account.
Demand For a Law Which Will
Force Manufacturers to
Label the AduItepant.

Don't strap spurs to the heels of death
In order to increase his speed. We die
with sufficient rapidity, without resort
ing TO artificial uncertainties, by plac-
ing on the vital receptacles Of the sys-
tenn that which science has labeled
quick passports to the country that still
remains unmapped.
There was an old idiot in Greece who
thrived on poison. The story was well
enough to tack to poem, but the victim
did not establish a school of admirers.
If We cared to do so, we can get such a
start on the road that death will be
fatigued before he overtakes US. Food
adulterants lurk in ambuscade and
shorten the race. Science has spotted
some of these. so that they may be
avoided. The best physicians of the
country have not hesItate1 to take these
evils by the throat and put them in the
daylight. DR.. Z. q. ROuth favOrs the
appointment of a commission for the
scientific examination of every class of
food which is subject to taint Of adulter-
alton.
We know that ammonia is poison
that produces itself. AS organic mat
ter sinks iuto decay, becomes reeking
and rancid, ammonia is the spawn. 1t
gathers in the cesspOOl and reYels in
sewage. 1t gets It's impetus from rank
liquors of gas factories. and thus armed
ii goes on It's work of destruction.
DR.. DunsmOOr admits that ammonia
has its uses as a drug when given by
physicians. but Is unmistakable in his
language in cOndemning it when usedi in
ally form aS an element of food. In its
original form it stands for decay. Used
in food ii dries up the fonts of life.
If it makes inrOadS on men who are
sinewy and robust when they come in
contact with it in the atmosphere where
they work, what agOniZing havoc it
must create when admitted to the
stomach in the guiSe of food. In the
latter case it faStenS itself upon the
vitals. and the multiplication OF the ills
OF humanity begins. The inevitable end
is often reached by slow and rough and
tumble stages. but so intent is the poi
son in its mission. tnat IN small guam
titv it kills in four minutes. DR.. Henry
Hutchinson declares that the use of
ammonia IN baking powder Is deteSta-
bic. 1t Will not yield to the changes
through which food goes. Not only
should it be kept away from human
diet, but from the system entirely, eX-
cept when administered by medical
Judgment.
In conversation DR.. F. w. Flagg
said that ammonia might do in its pri-
mary form, it might do to feed vege-
table life upon, but its use in daily
food should never be tolerated under
any circumstances.
If the ordinary person does not know
from MS her own knowledge what am
mOnia will do in the way of destruction.
such information is easily obtained.
The warnings of scientific men are at
every croSsrOad. The water we drink
is dangerous il to $4,000, 900 parts there
is one part Of ammonia. This startling
statement IS made by so high an author
ity as Prof. Long, of Chicago.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-03-27

and E. E. Clough, Yankton. delegates
to national encampment.
The days business was almost en-
tirely occupied in reading the reports
of officers and the memorial service in
memory OF the comrades deceased dur
ing the year. The Woman's Relief
Corps held long and interesting ses-
sion to-eay, all the officers being pres
ent. The reports OF the officers con-
sumed the greater part of the day.
The roll of the relief corps shows
a membership of $50. The department
corps presented Mrs. Lucy BriSOn, their
president, an elegant silver tea set in
token of their regard, the presentation
address being made by Mrs. Clara Mil
Ter, of WoonsOcket. The corps will
elect officers tomorrow. The members
of the First Dakota cavalry held their
first reunion here to-day. This cavalry
regiment comprised two companies. and
was organized in YanktOn i'll january,
1862, and was mustered out in 1865. The
regiment was engaged in continuous
warfare with the hostile Sioux Indians
during that time, their line of march ex-
tending from Sioux City and Sioux
Fails across the Bad Lands to the Yel-
lOwstone river, and was replete with
hardShipS and disasters. The are but
fortymembers of thiS,,regiment in attend
ance at the reunion, more than half Of
the original number mustered out haV-
ing died. Tomorrow will be the
great day of the encampment,
including street parade in
which officers, delegates, fire depart
ment, militia, civic societies and citi-
ZenS will participate. This will be fol-
lowed by railroad excursion to the
cement works and visit to the insane
asylum. Tonight the Woman;s Relief
corps held camp fire at Turner hall, at
which fully LOCO people attended.
Prominent among the veterans in at
tendance are:
Judge Palmer, Sioux Fails; James Brison,
Gettysburg; Z. t. Langley, department COM
mander: n. c. Nash, Canton; Col. j. L.
Jolly, Vermillion; Congressman Pickley, j.
NJ. Bacon. Sioux City; Col. George A. Silsby,
D. W. Diggs, MilbanK: Judge A j, Kellam,
chamberlain; Judge J. E. Bennett, Clark;
Maj Evans, Aberdeen News; L, D. Lyon,
Watertown; Rev. j. Ii. LOzier, Creston, To-;
W. V. Lucas. chamberlain.
Nearly all these gentlemen took
prominent part in the exercises.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-03-27

the dealers who use it protest so much
against the fact being stated on their
packages that they contain ammonia?
Mrs. DR.. Mary Milestone, wife of Dr.
A. s. WhetstOne-Th ere is one good
thing at least about the imperial form
OF government, and that Is that you can
depend upon your foods being pure.
In America we haven't come to that
point yet. but l hope we may; we must
do it If we are to preserve health.
Ammonia is not food in any
sense and ought not to be used in food.
And yet they say that it is used, and
quite extensively, too, by bakers, TO
make their bread light. am very glad
that this matter is before the legislature,
and l hope the law may go into effect
and be enforced. Such laws cannot be
too highly recommended.
DR.. q. r. MOntgomery-The use of
ammonia in foods is deleterious. Am
m0nla in any form taken into the hui
man system is injurious. The men who
work in gualO. where they are con-
stantlY subjected to the breathing of the
OdOr of ammonia, are greatly injured by
1t, and In many cases 1t causes grave
conditions of the system. And ammonia.
mind you. is the same wherever it is
found. Ammonia is not a food. As !
look at it. the passage OF law like the
one under consideration could do no
possible harm TO any one. Here is the
matter in nutshell. If ammonia is not
injurious when used in foods. then
the dealers who use it most Ger
tainly should not object to having
the fact made known on the
| packages containing their wares. If
ammonia is harmful, then the fact that it
is used should be made known, Of
course. upon the package. Now, if it
is not harmful, why should the dealer
object to having it known? If it is
harmful. he should be compelled to let
the world know it. l think sometimes
that large number Of diseases. which
cannot we'll be traced to any particular
cause. originate in the food we eat.
How little do we know of what is really
in our food. l am satisfied that many
times it is the adulteration in foods that
causes disease. Now, any legislation
that will tend to make the food supply
purer should be hailed as a splendid
thing. The use of this very adulterant.
ammonia, may show but tritling results
at the outset, but it may at the same
time be doing great injury to the sys-
TEN. l hope this matter will be pushed
in the interest of purer food.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-03-27
PHYSICIANS TALK FREELY.
What Destruction May Be
Wrought by Ammonia.


DR.. j. T. Moore calls it by its right
name-a drug, and disclaims that it is a
human nutTitive. Furthermore. he does
not hesitate to say that even as a drug
it is too dangerous 10 use. save when it
is given by medical skill. So uurelent-
ing is the greed Tor money that manu-
facturers who, as individuals. would re-
sent the slightest wrong, willingly EN-
plOy means that are deadly. in the con-
sruction OF food for the human stOm-
acb. simply because it is cheap. They
might as well nail a signbOard over
their doors announcing their ability to
furnish the cheapest and quickest
transportation 10 the graveyard.
DR.. MuTdOck saws that while ammonia
may not be so harmful in its effects
when given by physicians, it is as a for
eign substance and an alkali, very dan
gerOus when taken into the stomach
iDcsssantlY.
Dr.. Murphy regards ammonia as a
substance cast off by nature, and does
not see why any human ingenuity
should seek To putt in any sort of guiSe
for the purpose Of having it re-enter the
system.
DR.. Rockford admits that ammonia is
used entirely as drug in medicines as
a certain stimulant, but he emphasizes
the fact that when taken in excess il
robs the stomach of the gastric juices.
and destroys the healthful functions of
digestion.
DR.. a. c. Wheaton. when asked about
1t, replied that ammonia is a deadly
poison. That is to the point, and no
reputable doctor would pronounce that
word on any article in regard to which
there was any doubt. Its presence in
food. be added. where the food is taken
into the human system, will be very
harmful.
Dr. J.H. Fulton believes that it would
be wise to enfOre the labelling of all
baking powders which contain any pur-
ton OF ammonia whatever. In his
opinion. very small quantity diluted
might not do any harm, but he says it
is a question just how small the GUAM
tity would have to be. Its excessive use
in baking powder DR.. Fulton condemns
without any hesitation.
The great American complaint is
dyspepsia. Like all other diseases it
can be aggravated, but little of it Is
sufficient to make the most amiable
household place to be avoided. One
OF the first things which a doctor for
bids when he is called to treat a case of
this type is white bread. DR.. j. NJ.
44C1-d1 Cll Atluo tiIdl dLllIOllld anu alum
are used in white breads. and that is suf-
fcient to warrant him to condemn it.
The same authority confesses that he
did not know until recently, when his
attention was called to the fact by Prof.
Howard, of Cornell, that ammonia was
used SO freely in baking powders. He
condemns the practice and faYors the
passage of a law similar to that which
prevails in England, compelling manu-
facturers VINO resort to ammonia as an
adulIerant to make their practice ap-
parent on the package, so that if the
purchaser insists upon taking the poi
son he viii do so with his eyes open.
The remark OF Or. a. B. Ancker IS SO
brief and to the point that it might be
tdopted as saying: III any Of my pa