The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-09-30

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q making OF bread"
Sensational charges of bribery OF som.
Of the State Food Commissioners in re-
turn for immunity from the pure-food
laws Of the different States by T. y. Bar.
rett. editor American Grocer. New York
City. In the morning. and the practical
rehearsal OF the startling disclosures OF
the old Alum War In the afternoon
with a general debate on the Use OF the
alum in baking powders by nearly all OF
the chemists on the door, were the feat
ures Of yesterdays session OF the Interna-
tionaI Pure Food Congress at Congress
Hall
Little that was tangible was obtained
from either Of the discussions. The direct
result Of the sweeping allegations made by
Mr.. Barrett was the appointment Of a
Committee of Investigation that person
ally VIII go over the ground with Mr..
Barrett. and In the event Of any Of the
charges being substantiated. any members
OF the congress found guilty will be dis
missed summarily from the organization
and efforts TO have them prosecuted will
be instituted at once
In the case Of the discussion on the use
OF alum in baking powders. what may be
considered the official position OF the
United States Food Standard Commission.
which will have jurisdiction over the pro-
duction Of the baking powder under the
proposed new pure-food laws, was laid
down by Professor II. A ScovalI. a mem
ha0f shx. -nSr1r 1fenufn IL. Ia L., ct
absence OF Chief W. III. Wiley. and his
opinion was accepted by the delegates as
being largely the sentiment Of the con-
gress.
Every phase OF the alum question. which
is not a new one to residents of Missouri.
was treated by the authorities arrayed
against and in favor of the unlabeled use
Of alum in the powder.
Doctor J. ". MaIlet. professor OF chem
istry. University Of Virginia. opened the
discussion in his payer on Baking Pow
ders." The author treated the question
under the head Of the effects Of aluminium
compounds upon health. His address was
highly learned.
ALUMINIUM UNwHOLESOME.
Professor Mailet's address carried with
1t the weight Of years OF patient study on
sanitary m Ensures. and his vast knowl-
edge and experience. with his recognized
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