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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-10
Food by Chemical Synthesisp
the Literary Digest


For many years chemists have been trying
to put together foodstuffs in their labora-
tories, but so far we are still forced to
obtain our nutritive protoplasm from ami
NAL and vegetable organisms. Several pre-
mature announcements of success have
been made In past years, and so we must
not place too much dependence on the
claim of a German chemist. of which we
are told in Cosmos (Paris). Says this
journal:
There is an economic law that may be
considered as absolute; namely, that the
first thing to do is take account of stock
From this comes the modern industrial
tendency to utilize all by-products as much
as possible. To propose to distill coal. for
Instance merely to get Illuminating gas
heresy. Coke, on the one hand, and tar on
the other. are products whose sale is re-
muneratiye. From the latter chem
istry has learned how to extract brilliant
colors that give the most dazzling hues to
fabrics and also those artificial perfumes
such perfection. But much more is to be
found in coal. A German chemist, 1t would
appear, has discovered in IL a foodstuff OF
the first rank. whose formula, which Is not
vet divulge Is sensfbly the same as that
of animal flesh. If this announcement is
not bluff we must ask whether We shall
not some day see food derivatives of coal
make their appearance on the market.
This possibility after all. has nothing In 1t
that is formally irrealizable; 1t is in con-
formity with the predictions of eontem-
porary chemistry. Along similar lines we
syEthetizing lecithin, which Is none other
than the nutritive principle of white Of egg.
When shall we have the synthesis of beef
steak.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-10
Hedgehogs Not Afraid of Snakes.

From the Chicago Chronicle.
An interesting fact about hedgehogs that
perhaps not many persons know is that the
bites of even the most poisonous serpents
have no effect on them whatever. Mr.. Lenz,
a naturalist, once watched a fight between
a hedgehog and a viper and gives most
interesting description of 1t. He says that
when the hedgehog came near the snake
she began to smell it. for the sight of these
animals is so poor that they depend almost
entirely on the sense of smell, and then she
seized its head with her teeth.
In a moment the snake had freed itself,
and, darling at the hedgehog, bit IL several
times, but the little animal did not seem
to mind the bites at all. and when the
snake was tired out with Its efforts she
again seized Its head. which she ground be-
meath her teeth. poisonous fangs and all
Then she devoured almost the whole OF It's
body.
Mr. LEM also tells of pet hedgehog that
he kept in his house in a large box
Several times he put some adders into the
box. which the hedgehog did not seem TO
fear at ALL but attacked them fiercely, and,
as in the case of the other, was never IN
the least affected by their poisonous bites.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-10

and soda in a little water and pour into
the -four. Mix well, then add enough more
water to make a soft. flexible paste. hnedo
thoroughly, divide into small portions.
round them and make dent In the CEN
ter of each. Put on a buttered baking I'M
and bake a golden brown. Have ready a
hot strip made by cooking tgether half
pound of honey and q pint or water. w heii
the cakes are cooked pour the strip over
them Set I'm the oven few moments until
the strip has soaked into the cakes, then
arrange on hot dish and serve at once.
Honey Love Cakes (Germant.--IheseW VIII
be altogether appropriate for Valentine
luncheon. Put two cups strained honey IN
a saucepan with twelve ounces powdered
loaf sugar. and bring slowly TO Doll !.
Throw in four ounces chopped ALMONDS
with skins left on. Simmer i've minutes,
add flour to make rather SUN aougn'
then remove from the fire and cool slightly;
Now add eight ounces candied orange ana
lemon peel cut In small pieces one hair
teaspoonful of soda, one-half grated nut
meg, half a teaspoonful ground cloves.
teaspoonful ground cinnamon, the thin yel,
low rind of a fresh lemon shredded me ana
one wineglass wine Turn the dough onto
the moding board and while still warm ron
out as thin can be. Cut In opions
shapes about two by four inches ana put
and stand in a cool place for about t"eIve
hours then bake in a moderate oven, put
do not let them brown. Ice.
Honey and Almond Cakes-Put INTO
saucepan over the fire one-haf pound OF
honey and two ounces of butter. AS soou
as the butter melts and the mixture seems
just at the boiling point take from the ~, ~, 9
and turn into a basin to cool. When ccia
stir in, little by little, one-haH pound slIte9
-four two ounces blanched and poundeo
almonds, the grated peel of hair lemon
and a half teaspoonful powdered Cloves
Dissolve a teaspoonful of soda In niue
water and add at the last. Mix wen, then
cover lightly and stand aside In cooI
place over night. In the morning turn the
paste out on a Toured board and dreoee
lightly with -four. Roll out half an men
thick, and cut into squares of an inch anu
a half Put split almond in each corner
and a bit of shredded citron in the center
of each cake, lay on a buttered paper,
cover with another buttered paper ana
bake in a moderate oven. When cold pack
In tin boxes, and they will keep as long
as your family will let them.
Rice Griddle Cakes and Honey-Ihese
make a delicious breakfast or luncheoh
dish Boil a cupful of rice. When cold mix
with two cups Of sweet milk, the peaten
yolks of four eggs, and flour to make
stiff batter. Add a tablespoonful melted
butter, teaspoonful of soda, two tea
spoonfuls cream of tartar and salt spoon
full of salt Beat the whites of the eggs
very stiff and fold in at the last. Bake on
a hot griddle. AS fast as baked palter
lightly, spread with honey, roll up anu
serve hot
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-10
Satisfying Honor in India.
om the Caleatta Englishman.

From the Calcutta Ensisbfnau
A custom now passing among the Mara
warts is the one which prevailed when
man could not meet his bills. He would
summon his creditors. They were usnered
into a room in which the Trakur, or house
hold god. was enshrined, but covered up
with a cloth and with the face turned to
the wall In order that 1t might not witness
the scene that was TO follow.
The solvent would then. In garb of mourn
ing. lie ON the floor, presenting his back
to his creditors who. on given signal,
would fan on him with shoes and slippers
and beiabor him till their wrath was ex-
hausfed. The beating finished honor was
declared to be satisfied all around
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-10
Each to His Task.
rom the womsn,s Home companIOn.

From the Womsn's Home Companion
Augustus Hare. writing reminiscent
sketch of a friend of his-Mrs. Duncan
Stewart-femarked that TO the end OF her
days she was the magnet for all sorts and
varieties of people Without the least er-
fort she eelipsed her juniors. partly be-
cause she was always thinking OF Others,
and partly because she was sbsorbingly in
terested In the present moment
This lady possessed in a remarkable de-
gree the fine art of telling a story. She was
once the guest of the King OF Hanover,
who was blind. The blind king delighted in
her converse ton. and she saved un every
interesting story she heard to tell him. One
day they were taking drive together SUD
denly the horses started, and the Carriage
seemed about TO upset
"why do you not go on with your storygr
said the king. Because. sir, the carriage
IS lust soirg TO upset. THAT is the COACH
mans affair. said the king You 90 On
with your story"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-02-15

advanced HI favor OF annexation on the
part Of Burlington, and probably It IS
advanced by those Of Republican po-
litical coloring. Formerly Burlington
was considered Republican and Winooski
was strongly Democratic, and it was
feared (supposedly by Republican poll.
ticians) that the addition Of Winooski
would make Burlington of the same po-
litical ooloring. Now, however, Burling
ton has gone over to the Democratic
party, body and soud, and these advo-
Gates Of annexation claim that there
can be no harm done in taking on a
little stronger Democratic mixture. In
other words, arguing from the stand
point Of the Republican politicians, Bur
lington has become SO soured that the
infusion Of moro vinegar win not mater
tally sharpen the aeidity. There is one
Of the arguments. There are others
which are being advanced in favor Of
annexation. But ii they are not more
reasonable and powerful, there is slim
reason for Burlington and Winooski join.
ing hands.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-02-15
In Glasgow and America.

Glasgow, with over Il million inhabit.
ants in city and suburbs, has less than
lao miles OF street railway track. Nash
vile, with a population Of slightly over
a hundred thousand, can count fully az
many miles Of trackage.
Glasgow operates its own railways,
AMI in order to avoid possible losses is
cautious about enlargement.
In Nashville and other American cities
private capital owns the tramways, and
in order to increase its returns-even if
the returns may be steadily en-
larges its properties, and by so doing
convenienees many more thousands Of
people.
In Glasgow the lack OF suburban lines
keeps the populace herdcd in the city;
in America adequate rapid transit af.
fords opportunity for homes in the out.
lying districts, where air and light bring
health and pleasure.
Under proper control and yielding a
fair return TO the franchise givers, the
American plan is much the best mash.
vile American.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-02-15
The Value Of Eye-Teeth.

1t is a mighty nice thing to have your
eye-teeth euC--to be ION to the ropes
TO be wise. About year ago the
editor of this paper felt in ocular
mood and answered an investment brok-
er's advertisement in an Eastern maya.
zine We expected some bond or manu-
featuring proposition, and felt hurt and
indignant upon learning that We were
expected to put money into gold mine.
They had evidently mistaken lls for q
fresh one. For several weeks letters
continued coming, urging us 10 take a
little stock in the Blank Mining com.
pany, bound to be one of the best mon,
ey making propositions in the United
States,o etc. Circulars with cuts show
ing the ore in huge stacks and millions
in sight" never faxed us. We remem.
Der incidentally figuring on the money
we could make by investing 1000 in
the l5-cent stock, If the increase in val.
uation which the producers knew was
coming msterialized--bu but we only fig
ured. We felt that what money we had
TO throw away should be SHE'D az preach
ers and orphans. And the investment
brokers finally caught on that we were
next and quit sending us their litera.
ture, and in the rush OF money making,
friends and a reputation we forgot the
whole business. But how strange things
do turp out. BY some hook or crook
gold was struck in the Blank diggin's
and the price of stock advanced from
Is cents to $l4 per share. It's a little
painful TO think that if we had invested
that $1,000 instead Of just figuring t.,
we would have been sold $4,000 ahead,
but, really, what could a man who Is
wise need with that money l--Ganite,
OKLA, Enterprise,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-02-15
PASTOR INSTALLED.
Rev. Dr.. Edward D. Eaton at St. Johns
bury.


st. bloomsbury, Feb. 15.--An ecelesias.
teal council preparatory to the install
Iation Of the Rev. DIR. Edward D. Eaton
as pastor Of the North Congregational
church was held yesterday afternoon
with the Rev Dir. Henry p. Higley Of
Castelton, moderator, and the Rev Jas.
S. Clark OF Hardwiek, scribe. After
the council had ratified the proce ~dings
Of the church, supper was served TO che
members.
The church was well filled at the in
stallation last evening. The Rev. Dr..
Higley who was DIR. Eaton's pastor
when lie was student in Beloit college,
offered the installing prayer. The Rev.
DR.. S, G. Barnes Of the South church in
this place gave the right hand Of fell
lowship. The sermon was preached by
President Tucker Of Dartmouth college,
who gave an eloquent and scholarly dis
cussion upon the golden rule.
DR.. Eaton was president OF Beloit col.
legc in Beloit, Wis, for ~ years, COM
ing TO the North Congregational church
directly from the college. He il the
third western college president called to
the Congregational churches in this state
within six months. the Others being Dir.
II. G. Flagg, formerly president Of Rip
ton college, now pastor ut Newport, and
President George of the Chicago Theo-
logical seminary, recently called to Bur-
lington.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-02-15
.SHERIFF'S SALE
Saturday, Feb 18th, 1906.

At the City Of Barre VT the 10Th day Of January,
Ia. d. 1906 by virtue of condition broken in Chattei
Mortgage executed by Nap White and H. S. Smith and de-
veed to O. Lbeont of the City Of Barre on the 18th ay
OF May A. d. 1904, the following described property was
taken by me: Three Derricks, two Tool Boxes one Six
horse Power Engine and all equipments belonging 10 the
same. Also one Roll Top Desk and one Office Chair And
the same will be sold public auction for cash. the high
lest bidder to satisfy said Chael Mortgage as the law di
reefs on the sidewalk Ossoa in the City Of Barre.
at two o'clock in the afternoon the h day Of February
"a. p 1906 III. ]. SLAYTON, Sheriff.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-02-15
JINGtES AND JESTS.
HIS FRIENDLY INTEREST.

He's not at all inquisitiye,
He Just wants information.
lie likes TO know how people live,
Their rank and occupation.
lie wouldn't poke or peer, You see,
lie has no curiosity,
That vice that most of us detest;
its just friendly interest.
He wants to know how much you pay
For house rent, clothes and smoking,
And ii you've money put away,
His nose he is not poking
IN your affairs: he'd not offend,
That il the last thing he'd intend
You mustn't think that, he'll pro.
test.
It's just friendly interest.
Your Christian name, your age AM
weight,
Church, politics, digestion
The man il quite insatiatc
And question follows question,
To everything the blooming chumT
Applies his everlasting pump.
Hes certainly social pest,
The man with friendly interest.
Chicago News.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-02-15
WARNING.

Meeting Of the Board Of Civil Author
ity.
The Board Of Civil Authority OF the
City Of Barre will hold meetings on the
evenings of Wednesday and Thursday,
the 2tst aud 22nd days Of February, A.
d., 1906. at o'clock, in the City Court
Room, city Hall, for the purpose Of re-
yising and correcting the checklist to be
used OF the March election, also Co ad.
minister the Freeman's oath, and to ap.
point officers 10 supervise the election
ia the different wards, and 70 do any
other business that may properly come
before the board
Dated 1T the City 81 Barre this i2th
day Of February, a. y. 1906.
WILLIAM BARCLAY, Mayor
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-02-15
.YERMoNrs eRANp OLD MAN.o

Resting quietly in the evening Of life
and surrounded by hosts Of friends, ex-
Governor Holbrook OF Brattleboro today
observed the ninety third anniversary Of
his birth. lie il honored and reyered for
his personal life and for his service to
the state OF Vermont. Governor Hol-
brook is, 50 far as can be learned, the
oldest living governor or ex-governor in
the United States, and for that reason
and for the reason OF his character and
personality deserves the title OF yer
mont's grand old man." as given him by
Ex-Governor Carroll S. Page.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-02-15
AMBITIOUS TO BE BIG.

The movement for Bigger Burlington
fakes the form of an attempt to swal-
low Winooski, hustling, thriving com
munity Just on the outskirts. A short
time ago Burlington pooh-poohed the
idea Of aunexing the mill town, but when
the mills were not in 50 prosperous
a condition as now A different aspect
has been put on the situation BY the fat.
tcning Of the fowl 1t is not unlikely,
however, that the union scheme will be
discouraged in Burligton as wen as VII
nooski There Is one novel argument
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-02-15
CITY ELECTION.
Warning.

The legal voters of the City Of Barre,
Vermont, are hereby notified and warned
To meet on Tuesday, March 9th, A. D.,
1906, at Q O'Clock in the forenoon. in
their respective wards at the several
voting places hereinafter named, for the
purpose Of electing Mayor, City Clerk,
City Treasurer. First and Second Con.
stables, three Directors of the French
Barre Library and three Auditors, all
Of which shall hold office one year; also
one Assessor to hold office for three
years; also To vote upon the question,
Shall licenses be granted for the sale
Of intoxicating liquors in this City,"
and for the purpose Of eleeting
In Ward 2 One Alderman for two
wears aud one School Commissioner for
three years.
IN Ward 4-On Alderman for two
years and one School Commissioner for
three years.
In Ward e--one Alderman for two
years.
The following are desigated as voting
places, viz;
Ward l--church Street School Build
ing.
Ward a-spaulding Graded School
Building.
Ward Summer Street School Build.
ing.
Ward 4-Beckley Street School Build
ing.
Ward 81 Blackwell Street Hose House.
Ward CITY CotGt Room, City Hall.
Dated at the City of Barre, Vermont,
this 18th day Of February, A. d. 1906.
WILLIAM BARCLAY, Mayor.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-02-15
cave Hin a Sian.

Holding up pair of antinque candle
sticks an auctioneer said:
Give me a start"
"Fourpence" came voice from the
crowd
WHAT" exclaimed the Mortified auc-
tioneer.
"Ah!' said the bidder II thought
that would give him startl''--London
Tit Bits.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-02-15
BOOST 4 BIT.

Herel you disconnected knocker,
Growin bout the city, ills,
Chloroform yer dismal talker;
Take a course o. liver pills.
Stop yer durn ki-o.tee howlin'.
Chaw some sand an git some grit
Don't set in the dumps a,growlin',
Jump the rOost
An boost
4 Bit
Fall in while the bands a.playin',
ketch the step an march along
Stead O. pessimistic brayn'
Jine the halleluyah song
Drop yer hammer-do some rootin'-
Grab a horn, YOU eliss, and split
Every echo with yer tootin'
Jump the roost
An boost
4 bitl
Shoe Workers Journal.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-02-15
FOUR WANT TO BE MAYOR.
Charles z. Paige Is Latest One in Rut
land.

Rutland. Feb. 15.--With the nomina-
tion of Charles H. Paige, contractor
last night for the office Of mayor on the
Republican ticket. there are now fon
candidates in the field working zealousIy
for an election as mayor, an office which
pays the insignificant salary of less than
So a week
The labor party, citizens and demo.
Gratis have tickets in the field and il
certain that the political contest will
be the most stubbornIy fought in the
city's history, as the labor organiza
tions are bent upon gaining complete
control OF the city, if possible.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-02-15

It was eight years ago today that an
incident occurred in Havana harbor,
which had much to do with the clashing
at arms between Spain and the United
States. Chronologists say that on Feb
ruary IS, 1898, the T. 5. Batteship Maine
was destroyed in Havana harbor by
torpedo" and $50 lives of American
sailors were lost. And the Maine still
rests there on The bottom of the harbor
with the mud gradually covering up
the traces Of the vast tragedy.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-02-15
Worth the Money.

Lawyer-so you took S1019 in cash
from this woman and promised to make
her Queen of the Heavens" Don't you
think that was extortion?
Spirit Medium Not at all, sin Think
of tho position detroit Free Press.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-02-15

The sideshows in the various wards
tonight make a prelude to the greater
event of tomorrow evening. But don't
forget the sideshows, for some remark
able things are often seen in them.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-02-15

That unfortunate combination of boy,
gun and fool medicines was varied at
The village of Rochester Wednesday by
The addition OF another boy with his
stock OF fool-headedness,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-02-15
PINK AND WHITE CAKE.
Gov. Bell Gets Name on Bit Of Culinary
Art,


Brandon, Feb. 15.-The quarterly
meeting Of the Pomona Oranges Of Ad.
olson county was held here yesterday,
nearly 900 members being present from
the different Oranges in Addison county
and surrounding tswns. The morning
session opened shortly after the arrival
Of Coy, q. j. Bell, who came ON the
10:30 train from Burlington. The gov
ernor was met at the station by com.
mittee from the Neshobec Grange, COM
posed Of George WI. Burnham, Edwin +.
Ayers, X. A. Dean and Daniel Fay, who
escorted Governor Bell to the town hall
where the following programme was car
ried out: Music, Grange choir; gen.
eral business meeting, followed BY the
installation Of officers BY Gov. Bell,
master OF the state grange. Dinner
was served to the visiting Changers at
1880 o'clock in Foresters hall in the
Wright block In the center of the table
at which the governor was seated was a
large cake decorated in pink and white
on which was inscribed February IA,
Brandon, G. j. Bell, 1906"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-02-15

A Rutland merchant declares that he
has weather forecast which is never
falling. When great many women are
out shopping II is an indication that
there is a storm ahead. Many man
sees sanall coming when only one
woman hoves in view.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-02-15

That ordinarily healthy town of Wash
ington, up on the heights, Is breaking
its record with the present epidemic Of
diphtheria. Heretofore doctors have
found it hard shedding there because Of
the freedom from sickness,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-02-15

That name Greene at the head Of the
Montpelier Barre base ball association
looks good. Montpelier Journal
Undoubtedly because II makes the
other teams feel blue.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-02-15

Some Of the merchants in the north
part Of Burlington state that counter
feit quarters are in circulation. They
arc made Of lead with slight percent
age Of silver, but are excellent imita.
lions of a genuine quarter, having the
exact color When The coin Is dropped
on counter the clear ring noticeable
in good quarter is absent. In this
way it can be learned that the quarter
Is counterfeit. The design IS almost
perfect.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-02-15

Miss Alice will wear beautiful Gre
alton on her head Saturday. It will
cost $500.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-02-15
600

copies, the largest paid circulation Of
any daily paper in this section.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-02-15
} ~ per cent interest on saw
ings. New accounts invited

j. HENRY JACKSON, President
y. q. ROWLAND, Treasures.