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The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1893-08-24

Sir Edwin Landseer, the greas
English painter, once had an excellent
opportunity to get an expression OF
opinion concerning himself.
Passing down Piccadilly one day, he
happened to catch sight of very good
specimen of his own work in the win
dow of a picture-dealer He walked
into the shop and inquired the name of
the painter. The attendant said the
picture was a genuine Landseer, and
one Of the best he ever painted. Land
seer took it up and critically examined
1t, and asked if the dealer could war;
rant it.
Most certainly" he replied; and
what is more, he'll never paint an other. y
"How is that" said Landseer.
Gone. sir-gone,' he replied, put
ting his finger to his forehead-"gone,
sir. completely off his head, and not
likely ever to recover"
Couldn't DO 1t.
A distinguished bishop of the
Episcopal Church arriving Late at a
small town one night, found the no.
tel closed, and hammering at the door
for admission, neighbor stuck his
head out of an adjoining window
with, "Say, stranger, knock like
h--l!" to which the bishop replied,
II don't know how"
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1893-08-24
Heafing the Barge.

During tie war of 1872 the good
people of Newport, r. L., were kept
on the ground hop" by a British
brigantine, named the Nimrod. She
cruised along the coast, blockaded
the harbor, and continually threat
ened to land troops. Her commander
evidently enjoyed the fun of frighten-
Ing the Newporters. The blockade,
however, compelled coasters, little
fst-bottomed sloops, to creep along
shore under cover of night, on their
way to and from New York. One
captain of a sloop had fight with
the British and best them Off. The
story is told in "Reminiscences OF
Taunton"
Captain Maybury, a fearless young
man, had made a voyage to New
York In small sloop, and was re-
turning with cargo Of supplies.
The Nimrod, discovering his vessel
sent a barge to capture her. HS
crowded on all sail and Rugged the
shore; but the breeze being light, the
barge gaiHcHd upon him.
All Ola lin u SWlfC1 was VA po'i''
used to fire salutes on the Fourth OF
July, and minute guns in case OF dis,
tress. Itwas hoisted on deck, charged
heavily with powder, filled up to the
muzzle with spikes, bits of iron, and
broken bottles, and mounted on the
stern.
The barge drew within short range;
Captain Maybury sighted the swivel
and touched off the charge with a
red-hot rod A tremendous explosion
dsmounted the gun and shook the
sloop from stem TO stern.
When the smoke cleared, 1t was
seen that there was trouble on board
the barge. The officer in command
had disappeared, and the men had
left their oars. Then the barge was
turnsd toward the Nimrod, and the
men rowed vigorously. The slool
sailed on her course and arrived al
Taunton.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1893-08-24

stance to be eaten Is exposed to the a1r,
the greater the chance that germs will
be deposited on it. Bread raised with
Yeast is worked down or kneaded twice
before being baked and this process
may take anywhere from four hours to
ten. 1t has, then, the chance OF col
lecting disease germc during this pro-
cess of raising and it has two periods
of working down or kneading during
each Of which it may gather the dirt
containing the germs from the baker s
hands. As no bread save that raised
with yeast, goes through this long
process of raising and kneading so no
bread save that raised with yeast has
SO good a chance of gathering germs.
WHAT'S meant by "raising" bread
is worth few words. The introduce
ton of the yeast into the moist dough
and the addition of heat when the pan
is placed near the fire produces an
enormous growth of the yeast fungi
the yeast germ" IL other words.
These fungi effect a destructive fer
mentation of portion of the starchy
matter of the four-one OF the most
valuable nutrient claimants in the flour
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1893-08-24

period during which the raising pro-
cess goes on, the gain in food and the
gain in the avoidance of the germs is
exceedingly plain.
But while we can easily see the
dangers which attend the use of yeast
it is certain that the vesiculating effect
produced by it on the dough is 10 the
last degree perfect II is apparent
that if we are 30 substitute any other
system of bread making we must have
one which will give rs, first, mechanical
results equally as good, that is, that
will produce minute bubbles of
carbonic acid gas throughout the mass
of dough. Now it is in no way diff
cult to produce carbonic acid gas
chemically, but when we are working
at bread we must use such chemicals
as are perfectly healthful. Fortunately
these are not hard to find.
The evils which attend the yeast
made bread are obviated by the use of
a properly made, pure and wholesome
baking powder in lieu of yeast. Bak-
ing powders are composed of an acid
and an alllali which, if properly com
bined, should when they unite at once
destroy themselves and produce oar
bonic acid gas. A good baking pow
der does its work while the loaf is in
the oven, and having done it, disap-
pears.
But care is imperative in selecting
the brand OF baking powder to be GER
tain that it is composed of non-injuri-
Gus chemicals. Powders containing
alum or those which are compounded
from impure ingredients, or those
which are not combined in proper pro-
portion or carefully mixed and which
will leave either an acid or an alkali in
the bread, must not be used.
1t is we'll to sound note of warning
In this direction or the change from
the Objectionable yeast to an impure
baking powder will be case of jump
ing from the frying pan into the fire.
The best baking powder made is, as
shown by analysis. the "Royal." 1t
contains absolutely nothing but cream
of tartar and soda, refined to a chem
zeal purity, which when combined I'M
der the influence Of heat and moisture
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1893-08-24
SOME SANITARY ASPECTS OF BREAD
MAKING.
ny cYRrs EpsoS. ". D..
Health Commissioner, New York City.

Health Commissioner, New York City.
1t is necessary, if one would under
stand the sanitary aspects OF bread
making, to fully comprehend the pres
emit theory held by scientists OF germs
and the part played by themin disease.
The theory of disease germs is merely
the name given to the knowledge had
of those germs by medical men, knowl-
edge which is the result of innumers-
BILE experiments. Being this, the old
term of "theory" has become mis-
homer. A germ of disease is plant,
80 small that do not know how to ex-
press intelligibly to the general reader
its lack of size. When this germ Is in
troduced into the blood or tissues of
the body, its action appears to be an
slogous to that which takes place when
yeast is added to dough. 1t attacks
certain elements OF the blood or tissues,
and destroys them, at the same time
producing new substances.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1893-08-24
brodnce carbonic acid gas, and having

7 produce carbonic acid gas. and having
done this, disappear. Its leavenIng
strength has been found superior to
other baking powders, and as far as l
know, it is the only powder which Will
raise large bread perfectly. Its use
avoids the long period during which
the Yeast made dough must stand in
order that the starch may ferment and
there is also no kneading necessary.
The two materials used in the Royal,
cream of tartar and soda, are perfectly
harmless, even when eaten. But they
are combined in exact compromising
weiphts, so that when chemical action
begins between them they practically
disappear, the substance OF both hav-
ing been taken up to form the carbon
10 acid gas. More than this, the
proper method of using the powder
insnres the most thorough mixing
with the -four. The proper quantity
being taken, it Is mixed with the flour
and stirred around in it. Tho mix
ture is then sifted several times and
this insures that in every part OF the
flour there shall be few particles OF
the powder. The salt and milk or wa
ter being added, the dough is made up
as quickly as possible and moulded
into the loaves
These are placed in the o'en and
baked. But the very moment the
warmth and moisture attack the mix
ture of cream of tartar and soda. these
two ingre dients chemically combine
and carbonic acid or leavening gas IS
evolved. The consequence may be
seen at glance, the bread is raised
during the time it is baking in the
oven, and this is the most perfect OF
all conceivable methods of raising it.
Here, then, there is no chance for
germs of disease to get into the dough
and thence into the stomach, more
than that the bread is necessarily as
sweet as possible, there having been
nc time dufing which it could sour.
This involves the fact that the bread
SO made will keep longer. as it Is less
likely to be contaminated by the germs
that affect the souring process.
It will be strange if the crowds OF
visitors to the Worlds Far do not
greatly increase the number OF con.
tagious diseases, which we will have to
treat. Under these circumstances IS
it not folly of follies to open single
channel through which these germs
may reach us? Is it not the part OF
wisdom to watch with the greatest care
all that we eat and drink, and to see
that nero but the safest and best meth
DDS are employed IL the preparation
of our food? To me it seems as
though there could be but one answer
TO questions like these
have shown the danger of using
the yeast raised bread, and with this
have shown how that danger may be
avoided. The ounce of prevention
which in this case is neither difficult
nor expensive is certainly worth many
pounds Of cure, and the best thing
about it is that it may be relied on al
most absolutely. Those who eat bread
or biscuits or rolls made at home with
Royal baking powder may be sure they
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1893-08-24
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment wAw
rightly used. The many, who i've bot.
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products 10
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in The
remedy, Syrup Of Figs.
9, Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and peas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and Truly
beneficial properties of perfect hr
alive; efcctually cleansing the gsar,
dispelling colds, headaches and aNs
and permanently curing constgatn,
1t has given satisfaction to milfAnssl
met with the approval Of the medical |
profession, because it acts 5a the Ka-
news, Liver and Bowels witlost EsaE.
ening them and it is perfectly fl's from
every objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs IS foF sale by all drug
cists in SOC and 81 bottles, but it is man
ufactured by the California zig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on err
package, also the name, Syrup Of ltigs,
and being we'll informed, you Will nov
accent any substitute il offered.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1893-08-24
r,su IN BOILING WATER.
, A snao,o, Discovered That Thrive In ThFo
Element.

Element
One of the most remarkable olscoV-
cries In the shape OF peculiar spe-,
clos NJ fish ever made on this cont1-
nent was that made at Carson CITY,
New, In 1875. At that time ooth
the Hale s. Norcross and the Savage
mines were down to what Is known
as the "2,2oO-foot level" When at
that depth a subterranean lake OF
bolling water was tapped. The ac-
cident flooded both mines to the
Senth Of 400 feet. After the water
had all been pumped out except that
which had gathered in basins ana ID
the inaccessible portions OF the
works. and when the water still had
Temperature of 1913 degrees-nearly
scalding hot - many Queer-looklng
little blood-red fish were taken out.
In appearance they resembleo gold
fish.
They seemed lively and sportive
enough when they were in their ma
tive element-boiling water-not-
withstanding the fact that they did
not even have rudimentary eyes
When the fish were taken out OF the
hot water and put into buckets Oh
cold water for the purpose OF being
TRANSPORTED to the surface, they d1ed
as quickly as a perch or bass would II
nlunped into kettle Of water thai
was scalding hot; not only this put
the skin peeled off exactly as II they
had been boiled.
Eyeless fish are common enough in
all subterranean lakes and rivers, but
this is the only case on record OF NV"
ing fish being found in boiling water
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1893-08-24

Fast train calculations are the favorite
pastimes with those who are mathemati-
cally inclined nowadays. 1t has been
figured, for instance, that the force of
propulsion which train of four cars
with sixty-ton locomotive, running at
fifty miles an hour, develops is equiva-
lent to a blow delivered by hammer
weighing $4,000 tons, and that is almost
exactly the force of the blow of the ram
upon the Camperdown as estimated when
that warship struck the Victoria. --fDe-
troit Free Press.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1893-08-24

The fermentation produces carboni'
acid gas, and this, having its origin il
every little particle of the starch
which is itself everywhere in the -four,
pushes aside the particles cf Tie dough
to give itself room. This is what i.
called "reising the bread"
Il. needs but glance to see that it
il, in its effects on the dough, purely
mechanical. The dough, which was
before a close-grained mass IL now
full of little holes. ard when cooked
in this condition is what we ordinarily
call h3ht. This porous quality OF
bead enables the stomach to rapidly
and easily digest it, for the gastric
juices quickly soak into aid attack it
from all side Inc fermentation Of
the d.tgn, however, uses up a portion
Il the nutrient elements of the loaf.
If it be possible, therefore, to produce
a light porous loaf without thib de-
struction and withc;. The "kneading"
process which fills the dough with
gcems and filth, and without the long
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1893-08-24
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The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1893-08-24

have absolutely stopped one channel
through which disease may reach
them.
ton in regard to the preparation Of the bread
which, for sanitary reasons, DR.. Edison sd
strongly urges for general use. should writs
to the Royal baking Powder Company, Nov
| York
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1893-08-24
August
Flower

had been troubled five months
with Dyspepsia. had fullness
after eating, and heavy load in the
pit of my stomach. Sometimes a
deathly sickness would overtake
me. l was working for Thomas
McHenry, Druggist, Allegheny City,
Pa, in whose employ had been for
seven years. fused August Flower
for two weeks. | was relieved of all
trouble. I can now eat things I
dared not touch before. l have
gained twenty pounds since my re-
covery. ]. D. Cox, Allegheny, Pa. O
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1893-08-24

Malaria cured and eradicated from ~.
tenn by Browns Iron Bitters. which a my p
the blood, tones the nerves. aids dpss,
Acts like charm on persons In ranaia
health, giving new energy and strfpsy ttS~
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1893-08-24
Twas u Pity.

A friend was visiting Mr.. Oscar
Wilde one day recently, and found
him hard at work cutting" supertlu-
Gus dialogue from his new play.
isn't it infamous?" he asked, look
ing up after moment or two; what
right have l to do this thing? Who
am /, that I should tamper with a
classic2n
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1893-08-24

Browns Iron Blttsrs cures Dyspepsi. ",
ria, Biliousness and General Debiiifsrs Na's.
strength, aids Digestion, tones tie s,. Il'e'
creates appetite, The best tonic for suv rys
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1893-08-24

No matter of how long STANDING m.
for, free treatise, Testimonials. ete ia Ssni
Hollensworth & Co., Owego, Tiora ~ !" : :, !; !
Price 81; by mail. sl.l5. 0VrA
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1893-08-24

a wohderfu stomach corrector-pao,,..
Pills. Beecsam's-no Others % cents ts' III
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1893-08-24

God does mot have amy dumb chill
dren and the saaler you find it out the
better. Every Child OF GOD can talk
for Jesus,
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1893-08-24

He'll is where love is stagnant apdh,
dsad A ~
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1893-08-24

The good never lose by being ner.0o,
Selected. P'isecutel.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1893-08-24

God doesn't measure prayers BY IN. !.
Truth. VIZ !n
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1893-08-24
W. Cure RuD,urc

If you want to get happiness, try ia ;.
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-02-17
WEST BRATTLEBORO.

Chas. Stockwell is home from Spring
field, Mass, for few days.
Miss Alice Allbee visited her uncle, j..
S. Morse, for few days last week.
Mrs. Henry Squires gave o'clock tea
to a few of her friends Wednesday. These
pleasant little occasions seem to be "quite
the proper thing this winter.
The dramatic company presented 1.-The
Spy of Gettysburg at the Brattleboro Re
treat Wednesday evening, to the evident
satisfaction of some $50 patients and invited
guests. The company was handsomely en-
tertained by the Retreat management.
The Congregational Endeavor society
hold next Sunday evening a special pledge
and constitution meeting to which all
members are cordially invited.
The ladies' benevolent society of the
Congregational church will give an enter
tainment at the academy hall next We'd
nesday evening. In connection Herewith
the gentlemen will give sugar supper, OF
which everyone is invited to partake and
pay as literally as they may see fit.
Per order of Supper COMMITTEES.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-02-17
PERSONAL.

Removals this week: c. II. Bancroft
from 10 Laurel street to 25 Western avenue
II. l.. Clark from 80 Washington to 3 Organ
street, L. S. Holt from 35 Clark to "a
Frost street and w. II. Wyman from "a
Clark to "a Frost street.
Joseph Parsons Comegys, chief justice
OF Delaware and formerly United States
senator from that state, whose death oc-
Cured last week at the age of so years,
was brother of DR.. j. NJ. Comegys of st.
Adams, formerly of Brattleboro.
new social club has been formed on
Frost street, and the first meeting was held
Wednesday evening with Mrs. j. r. Hill
dreth. At the next meeting it is expected
that prize will be offered to the person
who suggests the most appropriate name
for the club.
Mr. and Mrs. f. r. Vaughan entertained
"a guests at French euchrc Saturday even
ing. Mrs. Albert Pullen and L. r.. Plum
mer won the first prizes, and the BOBBY
prizes went to Mrs. Ida Ward and ID. G.
Morris. During the evening refreshments
were served.
Marion Baker, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
r. II. Baker, gave a sleighrde party to her
young friends last Saturday, the occasion
being her eighth birthday anniversary.
Afterward her young guests were entertain
ed at her home on Pearl street. where re-
freshments were served.
l. A. Williams's leg was successfully am
putated Saturday, between the knee and
the foot, and he has seemed to be doing
well during the week. Mr.. Williams S
friends propose to show their sympathy in
substantial way. They are now raising
purse, and have secured S125.
Mrs. V. O. Jones entertained a six table
drive whist party last evening. Dainty re-
freshments were served, after which points
were counted and prizes awarded: Miss
Della Clark, first ladies'; Mrs. f. b. Bar
rows, second; Mrs. O. j. Pratt, BOBBY; l..
d. Greene, first mems; w. II. Phillips,
second; F. X. Barrows, BOBBY.
The Springfield Union of yesterday con-
tanned Springfield item stating that Miss
! Anna Lillis, who was to have taken the
leading lady part in the performance OF
"The Drummer Boy at the Court square
theatre in that city last night, was threat.
ened with complete blindness, and had been
compelled to resign from the cast and &c
to her home in Brattleboro. The fact is
however, that Miss Lilis had only slight
trouble with her eyes, from which she has
so far recovered that she will return tc
| Springfield tomorrow.
a pleasant event occurred at the home
of Fred Wilder, manager of Beechwood
Mrs. j. n. Balestier's summer residence
Tuesday. About 80 friends and relative,
of Mr.. and Mrs. Wilder reminded then
that it was the eighth anniversary of thei
marriage The presents were numerous
including handsome lamp from the grand
parents of the groom, a set of silver knives
forks and spoons, from the father anC
mother and a sum of money from friends
Abundant refreshments were served, afte
which the party enjoyed card playing anC
dancing until a late hour. All agreed tina
they had spent the most delightful evenin!
of the season.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-02-17
HINSDALE, N. H.

Patrick Z. Conway was confined to the
house several days of last week with a Sc
we're sore throat.
Miss Margie White fell on the back steps
of her home on Depot street Monday after
noon and broke her wrist.
Chauncey Farr of Brightwood, Mass, is
visiting friends and relatives in this place
and in West Chesterfield.
A despatch from Washington states that
the nomination of Miss A. NJ. Barrows for
another term as postmaster, was sent to
the Senate Wednesday by President Harri-
son.
1t is expected that a large crowd from
this place will attend the prize speaking
contest at Brattleboro this evening. A
special train will be run from Keene for
half fare.
A very pleasant social evening was spent
at Leon Drinkwine's last Thursday. A
party of friends called and were royalty en-
tertained. The evening was spent with
music and singing. The party dispersed
about midnight, all hoping that more such
evenings may be enjoyed in the near future
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-02-17
SCARLET FEVER AT NoRTHF1ELD.

Scarlet fever has broken out in the North
field seminary and Mt. Hermon boys school.
An epidemic is feared. The dread disease
appeared some time ago at the seminary,
but little was known of the fact outside,
until the girls of East hall were hurried
away from the building Monday. The fifth
case has developed and the faculty decided
that the only safe course was to send the
girls home. A student at Mt. Hermon died
two days after he was stricken with the
disease.
The faculty are as yet undecided as to
what is best to do. To dismiss the school
will mean a serious interruption in school
work, as but small percentage of the stu
dents could be induced to return to the
building before another year, after being
frightened away by scarlet fever. On the
other hand, a continuation of the school
session may result in an epidemic, the eX-
tent of which cannot be estimated. The
lady teachers are greatly alarmed, and will
likely use their influence in having the
! school closed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-02-17

The great popularity of our
Gold Seal rolled edge cOasting
rubbprS have induced other man
ufacturers to initiate them in
looks, hut they can't in wear.
We don't find fault because we
know it is a Yankee trick, if a
good thing gets we'll advertised
to make a poor thing that looks
like it.
That you may protect your
selves be sure that ever pair has
the Gold Seal stuck or stamped
upon them.