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Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1909-07-09
CHEMISTRY 46oo YEARS AGO.
Employed by Chinese in Cure of Disease
The Philosophers Stone


The Philosophers Stone.
Yu Tung Kwai, Chinese delegate 10
the chemistry congress, read an inter
esting paper before a section of the as
semby yesterday on the chemical indus
try of China. Alchemy, he said. fas
known in China at least 200 years be
fore Christ, and China still occupied an
important position in regard to the
chemical industries of the world
The principal object of the practice Of
alchemy 46OO years ago, he said. was
the cure of disease. Efforts were also
made TO evolve preparation somewhat
analogous to the philosophers stone the
result attained being known as gold pills
Metallurgical work and dyeing were
known in China from time immemoriai.
while the processes of making gunpow-
der, paper, glass ana porcelain all orig
mated in the same country while il IS
admitted that the Chinese of the Sev-
enth century had clea" knowledge Of
oxygen.
Circumstances in China" said The
lecturer, have now changed Since CHI
ma has been known for thousands of
years TO be an agricultural country ana
to possess an enormous wealth of lulde
veloped minerals, attention has naturally
been directed to the study of these TWO
bTdutneS OF dtSueu science.
"A board of agriculture and industries
has been instituted, composed of differ
en-: bureaus, each bureau managing some
department, such as land surveying. mine
Surveying, irrigation work etc. Having
its headquarters in Pekm, the affairs of
each province are controlled 'irectly by
provincial executive committees, ana
shortly, it is believed. government ey.
perimental stations will be established.
Also in the formation of chemical So
cieties provincial societies have been
formed which will constitute sectional
branches. Agricultural societies too are
being formed in good numbers, ana the
last few years have witnessed the estab
lishment of commercial guilds
A characteristic feature about the
teaching system of China is that chem
istry, together with mathematics. is n
compulsory subject in the elementary
schools This is insisted upon. not only
that the pupils mind may be trained
hut also that the young student may
acquire some elementary knowledge of
natural phenomena. "-London Standard.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1909-07-09

One cupful of butter. one-half cup
full of granulated sugar, a cupful of
milk, three level cupfuls OF -four, in
which ls thoroughly mixed three tea
spoonfuls of baking powder. one-half
cupful of finely chopped citron and
the same of small, seedless raisIns and
teaspoonfuI of cinnamon. Whip the
mixture until as light as possible. pour
into individual pudding dishes and
steam for onehalf hour. Serve with
a rich lemon sauce,
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1909-07-09

One cupful Of sugar sifted with one
and one-fourth cupfuIs or -four, one
half teaspoonful of soda. and one tea
spoonful of cream OF tartar. Sift all
together. In a cup put one fourth cup.
ful OF butter; place on stove till melt
ed When II boils up break into 1t
two eggs. Quickly remove from fire
and fill cup with milk Stir into -four.
etc Flavor with almond or vanilla
and bake In quick oven.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1909-07-09

Streaky or notified butter may be
caused by the salt, or il may be due 10
the working of the butter. The salt is
so evenly diffused In the finest kind Of
butter that, as Is shown by micro
scope. every grain is surrounded by
a film of clear and transparent brine
which points out the necessity or
avoiding the overworking of the but
ter before the salt is added In the
first working every particle of milk
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1909-07-09

found regularly in mixed milk, in the
solutions used for can washes, and
also on the leaves of trees under
which the cans were habitually kept
The remedies are to cool the milk
promptly and to guard 1t from infec-
ton of nay kind, All cans and other
utensils should be carefully washed
and sterilized by heat The Connecti=
cut experiment station discovered sew
eral years ago that a species of bac-
terra was the cause of bitter milk and
cream. This can be rendered harm.
less by sterilization.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1909-07-09

These figures include re-enlistments. Of
which there were almost 100000. but
it can easily be seen that this was prac-
tically a boys war, since only a small
percentage were y years of age and
over. and these must, to a large extent,
have enlisted previously. 1t is estimated
that if the year 1863 be taken as a
starting point, since it was the middle
Of the war. the average age of the sol.
der was about % years, which would
make him G8 at the present. That is
fair age, but not old by any means. and
il ought to he remembered that those
who served through a campaign and
came out fit showed virility which In
dicated promise Of living beyond the
normal.-Philadelphi Enquirer.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1909-07-09

Boil a sufficient quantity OF eggs
hard: when cold, peal and dip first
into beaten raw egg. next into oil, and
roll them in salt and a small quantity
of cayenne. Make little tray by
twisting up the corners OF half a sheet
of oiled writing paper. place the eggs
in 1t. put on gridiron over a clear
fire and shake it about until the eggs
are quite hot. Meanwhile prepare
equal quantities of olive oil and chut-
ney sauce around them, garnish with
parsley and serve.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1909-07-09
Where Umbrellas Are indispensable.

To the visitor in Paris a hat Is rather
necessary in winter and baedeker is
desirable, but an umbrella Is iudispen-
sable. Parisians would be less surprised
to see an umbrella going out for walk
without a person than to see n person
gong without an umbrella. Only IDIOTS
and Predetermined ever DO IL. In Paris
they do not have a commissioner Of IN
sanity to test the sanity Of people They
wait until there is q sunny winter day
they have one every three or four weeks
land then they send the suspect out for
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1909-07-09
EXHIBITED AT THE ILLINOIS STATE FAIR 1908

up to the average, 1t is therefore,
better to remove every stalk that
shows lack of growth, and if the hero
ic remedy of reducing the stalks to
two in a hill could be tried on plot
by way of experiment, the result
would be satisfactory, as well as con
vince farmers that there is nothing
gained by endeavoring to grow three
or four plants in a space which only
two should occupy. If rainfall con
tinues to be abundant, as has been the
case for June, there will be no neces-
sity for reducing the number of
plants.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1909-07-09

Run round steak through a meat
grinder and add salt and pepper to
taste. A little grated onion may be
added II liked. Make into very thin
cakes and fry good brown In butter
and drippings, Very lightly bntter
thin slices Of bread and put the cakes
between them If liked. the cakes may
be made at home and fried on the
grounds
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1909-07-09

The humble bee is a friend Of the
farmer. In sections where clover seed
crops are depended upon, the value Of
the humble bee as an agent in fertile.
ing the clover blooms is fully apprc.
ciated. A knowledge should be had
Of the useful as well as the destructive
insects, which would prove that the
farmer has quite as many good insect
friends as he has destructive ones.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1909-07-09
Sour MIX Gingerbread.

Put into bowl a half-cup of sugar
half-cup of molasses and a half-cup
of sour milk add a level teaspoonfui
of baking powder dissolved in little
hot water. Mix together one and one
half cups of flour, one-half teaspoonful
each of cloves, salt ginger and CHINA
mon and add this to the liquid mix
ture. Mix well, add a half-cup of beer
drippings, melted, and If desired, one
beaten egg. The egg makes the bread
more delicate. but it is good without
it, Bake in a shallow pan for twenty
or twenty-five minutes in moderate
oven.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1909-07-09

It is claimed that by pouring butter
milk freely along the backs Of sheep Il
will prove a remedy for ticks. If a
gill Of kerosene Is added to n gallon
Of buttermilk the remedy will be i'm
proved, as the kerosene forms an
emulsion with buttermilk and does no
harm to the animal The remedy will
cost but little and should be given ii
trial by way OF experiment. 1t is also
claimed that If buttermilk is given a
horse it will serve better than any
other remedy for bots. These RENE.
dies were suggested by parties who
have tested them.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1909-07-09

For some kinds OF frying the grid
die is better and has less tendency 10
grease than the frying pan. Among
other things, potato cakes Drowned on
n hot creased griddle are specially
crisp and delicious.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1909-07-09
A Young Mems War

Many persons wonder that there are
almost half million surviving soldiers
Of the Civil war. considering that il il
forty-eight years since it began and for
ty-four since it ended. The reason lies
in the fact that it was young mans
war. as the following official statistics as
to the age of men as they enlisted win
show:
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1909-07-09

should be gotten rid of, but enough
clear water should be left to dissolve
every grain of salt in twelve hours
before the next working. If this be
done there will be but little danger of
streakiness in the butter, but to get
the best results the salt should be very
finely ground.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1909-07-09
Coating for Hrm.

'MrashIn" is the name Of sub
stance that is used In bohemia to coat
hams. 1t Is as pliable as rubber. taste
less and harmless and keeps the hams
also meats, eggs, etc.--pcrfectly
fresh almost indefinitely The mrashin
can be peeled from the ham almost a
easily as the skin from a banana.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1909-07-09

Make brine Of two pounds Of salt
to two gallons Of cold water. Wrap
each roll OF butter in a cloth; pack in
jar until full; pour over the butter
the brine made as directed. put an
inverted plate, or saucer, with weight
on top, to keep butter under the brine.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1909-07-09

She sighed and smiled "Ah, well, kisses
or seedlings, it does not much matter
which they give us, does it ?"
moi" Verona answered softly.-Carl
Swerdna.
THE END.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1909-07-09

Another device somewhat more eIab-
crate is double set Of steps. shown
in Fig. 2. Women and children will
have no difficulty in using this. but
might find 1t inconvenIent TO get over
the narrow board-Farm and Home.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1909-07-09
Canadian Capital.

Capital invested in Canadian fac
tories is Ss34, 100000. a gain Of sc per
cent. In five years. Factory workers
increased IL per cent. and wages paid
80 per cent.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1909-07-09

a walk in the sun. If he goes without
an umbrella they put him IN an asylum.
They know he is crazy. They don't
think so, they know it.-Putnam's.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1909-07-09

Crossing Barbed Wire Fence.
Two stout boards are nailed to-
gether, as shown In Fig. /, and may
be used for crossing a barbed wire
fence. They should be 10 or IL inches
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1909-07-09

wide and 2 feet longer than the fence
is high to give the desired spread.
Firmly nail four cleats on each board
and fasten short board between the
two to assist in getting over the fence.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1909-07-09

Advertise in Your Home Paper.
The Washington times., 1909-01-08
DUCKPIN BATTLE
BEGINS TONIGHT
First Squad in The Times
Solitaire" in Action at
Royal Alleys.

Tonight at . o'clock the first squad
az twelve goes on at the Royal alleys
in The Times solitaire duckpin
tournament.
As the time draws nearer the list
has hlIed rapidly, Notwithstanding the
Royals recent duckpin tourney just
closed. That contest only served to
whet the appetites of the maIlard
lovers, and all the cracks are looking
eagerly forward 10 the single pin
pegging novelty.
Not only vail this be the first event
of its kind in duckdOm, but there VIII
also be special features in connection
with IL, and also special prizes, IN adj
ditIen TO The Times medal.
The BTunSWICk-Balke COleudeT
Company viii give four 500 gold
pieces one to the bowler UUmbuug
over no. / pin the greatest mum ben
Of times and also To the men with the
best records at Nos. Z and 10 pins.
The fourth gold piece is for the long
est run without a miss at any pin,
W. 3. Garrison also donates a box
or cigars for the bowler with tIe
highest mark an NO. s pin.
President Hummer. Of the District
League is entered. and viii bowl the
INST EaI down the alley. He viii bee
followed by Vice President hIiclaud.
The remaining ten men bowling to-
night are kin, WilkeuFr Spiess, Gar
Tisour Crowley, Bailey Johnston, Eup-
pert List, and GWyuue.
Full details viii De published i'm
The Times tomorrow.
The Washington times., 1909-01-08
Thirty-hve Men Expected to
Start in Madison Square
Garden Tonight.
HAVE A NEW PLAN
TO TELL LEADER
He Will Carry Red Handkerchief
So A. A. u. Officials Won't
Make Another Mistake.

NEW YORK, Jan. 8.-A field OF thir-
ty-fve viii start in the amateur Mar
athon race at Madison Square Garden
tonight
The list includes those Hrst-rate Mar
athoners. Crowley, MaIoney, LORI, and
MeIlor In fact, It is by far the best
field OF distance men that ever start
ed I'm an amateur race I'm this country.
me boys viii run 25 miles 3S5 yards,
ard every one OF them can run the
distance. for the field is a picked one.
Many additional entries were refused.
owing to the size of the track An in
novauon In the manner of scoring will
aid both officials and spectators to keep
track OF the contestants. The leader at
every stage or the race viii carry a
red handkerchief in his right hand. He
is obliged 10 turn the handkerchief over
to any man that passes him,
James r. Sullivan, president Of the
Amateur Athletic Union, will be the
referee, Barlow S. Weeks, Fred w.
Ruben, J. j. Walsh. II. DISTINGUISHING,
and j. r. Mahouey viii be tho judges.
Tho timers selected are Charles J.
Dieses. w. i. Jones, Mortimer Bishop,
John j DOlau, and John j. o BTIen.
The prizes for the eyhaustinE strus-
gle Will be exceptionally valuable. The
urst six men will receive large silver
cups, and the next ten will receive
medals. The boys will race on a track
OF tan bark and clay with a top dress
ing OF screened Cinders- Sparrow
Robertson says IL Will be the best run
ming track ever laid in the garden. The
doors of the garden viii be thrown open
at p. IN. The race will be started
promptly at O'Clock.
The Washington times., 1909-01-08
FOOLISH
RACFTRACK SCHEME
Proposition to Have Money Order Betting at New
Orleans Is Not New or Successful-A. A. y.
In Bad Again.
By THOMAS S. RICE.

OF all the foolish propositions We
have seen advanced in some time,
that TO have a money order betting
system at the New Orleans half-miIe
track, with the poolrooms and hand
books backing the track, is the limit.
About the only thing we know in
the same class is the "thesis" of Mrs.
Leslie Carter's new play. That we
consider somewhat beyond the limit.
All, how tragic both are, And yet
how both Mrs. Carter and the race
track people forget, That always"
in the thesis" was so evidently
based on the productions the New
York sob squad put forth every time
a woman was tried for killing q man
who failed to come across, and even
the sob squad has not used il for, To!
these many weeks,
The rscetrack promoters at New
Orleans evidently do not read the
newspapers much more than the
highly emotional souls, for otherwise
they would know that their dinky
money order scheme is secondhand
and worn thin. 1T has been tried
right here in this little town, with
Harpers Ferry as the receiving end.
Did il work. Not on your life. The
only place where we saw fl get by
was in some OF the Western cities,
and there it was merely a matter of
the police refusing to butt in on the
game.
And, even the money order scheme
We're not a joke. who would be crazy
enough to take a chance on races con-
tTOlled absolutely by q syndicate COM
pOseU of pOOiroOm owners who were
putting up money for the operation of
the tTack2 Children under seven as
rule do not have money for gambling
purposes, and it is not at all likely
that anybody over that age except
few escaped inmates OF ST. Eliza
beth's would tackle the proposition.
This is the harvest season for San
Francisco and Los Angeles correspond
ents. The defeat of Burns by Johnson
was a regular windfan for them. Had
Burns won the public would have
laughed at talk OF matching him with
Jeff, but now that a negro has the
championship there is room for cease
The Washington times., 1909-01-08
MORAN AND KITCHIE
TO FIGHT TOMORROW
Clever Englishman Going Against
Youngster Who Is Rap
idly Making Good.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan S-There
VIII be another International contest
AZ the National Athletic Club. EIev-
enth and Catharine streets. tomor-
row night. when owen Moran, cham
pion featheEweiRht Of England viii
hook up with Young Nitchie, of this
city
Moran has demonstrated his class on
this side of the water by twice boxing
Abe ALtel TO a draW-oue in twenty
rounds and again tWCnty-thTee The
fact that Attel refused 20 meet him for
fOTty-five-rOund or finish bout shows
the esteem in which Moran must be
held by the American champion.
NltChIe has been coming forward al
great rate OF late, as he proved re-
Gently by stopping Harry Baker, the
California feather. Billy Herman, OF
New York, who made a hit with local
lovers OF boxing IN his last two match
rs here, viii meet Patsy ReaTa0u. OF
this city; Joe Burns. OF North Penn.
VIII take on Young SmedIey. Frank
syeTgedeE. the fighting Greek, will
tackle Jimmy Brennan, the l15-uouud
amateur champion, and Jimmy Howell
Wiu try conclusions with Harry Server.
The Washington times., 1909-01-08
HANDY>WITH RIFLE,
is EX-MAYOR DOW

ANNAPOLIS. Md. Jan. S--Anuapolis
has an eX-mayOr i'm the person OF John
Dow who is a crack rife shot and
who is rated among the very best of
the Tifiemen in the Maryland National
Guard.
The recent report of the work done
at the State range last season shows
eX-MayOr Dow to stand No. among
the 1000 members of the guard. All
three who stand above him are en-
plOyes OF the State range and would
not be allowed 10 compete in other
sports under ordinary amateur rules.
Mr. Dow IS on the staff of the general
commanding the First Brigade
The Washington times., 1909-01-08

stiu they come With NaraJhons leId
almost every week the long distancers
soon viii run their legs off, The latest
announcements Ia OF the Marathon which
VIII be held I'm Boston Ou January g, the
dav after the big amateur race I'm the
Garden. The Bay State affair will be
I'll the fun distance OF % miles Ss5 yards
10 viii be held under the auspices of
Boston newspaper and the finish VIII
ne II The Boston National League
grounds. All registered athletes are iu-
tijed 90 compete, and no entry Zee viii
he charged.
The Washington times., 1909-01-08
Short Pieces About Boxing and Baseball

John King. the famous catcher OF the
Chicago worlds champions, has opened
large billiard hall at his home in
KANSAS City.
Tom DoUd, of HoIyoke. signed Mon
day IN New York to coach the Williams
College baseball team for the ensuing
season.
The Young Mems, catholic Association
Of Lawrence is planning q. crOss-cOUntry
run TO be held April l9- The associa-
ton has also set q tentative date for
big field day, probably Saturday,
June e.
The Sevcuty-f0urth Regiment. OF BUT
faIo. will hold another set OF indoor
games January 16. A number OF handi-
cap races viii be on the card.
It is probable that the Cornell tennis
team viii meet Chicago University
players during the spring on the Ithaca
courts. The University of Illinois is
also contemplating an Eastern tennis
trip.
Tim Scanlon has matched Marvin
Hart 10 box Tony Ross, the New Cas-
tie Pa, heavyweight. six rounds at
PIrtsburg on January a.
There VIII be two classes OF boxing
clubs Ia New York from now on. The
National Fairmount and Sharkev
clubs will hOid ten-Tound bouts. while
at the Dry Dock LOuEacre AID WhIrl-
wind clubs the limit viii be six-rouHd
contests.
Andy Oylcr, who has been with Min
ueapOiis for four seasons, has again
signed to play short and captain the
team I'm 1863.
The 500 guarantee which Mickey Gan
non is TO get for boxing Young Erne
The Washington times., 1909-01-08

on next Monday night was posted yes
teTday with T. G. Murphy. of the Hotel
Scott as we'll as $50 forfeit for Erue TO
weigh iu az ls5 pounds.
Jimmy Barrett, the former Detroit and
Boston outheider. viii most likely man
age the Bay city club next season.
NcUyeeH, the New York American out
fielder is to coach the Penn State
nine. Bernard Cree. another Highland
or, Will assist. Both were former Penn
state players.
Tom Corcor4n is looking over the
ground I'm Waterbury, with a view OF
taking the Connecticut League team IN
that city.
Bill Sullivan, the umpire. who was
forced u resign from the Eastern
League last year after his miI-up with
George Staliiugs, Will be one Of the
American Association staff for 1909.
Young Otto and Paddy Sullivan boxed
ten rounds at the Sharkey Athletic
Club New York, on Wednesday night
without any Interference by the police.
otto had the best or the go.
Kid Lavigne. who used to be managed
bA sam flLZpatriek, ls reported To have
said that Fitzpatrick viii not let Jack
Johnson tackle any dangerous men until
every means oI making money with the
new champion have been exhausted.
The mayor of Chicago has granted
permission Cor a boxing show TO the
Seventh Regiment for January 20, but
says that ue does not intend to 5;ft the
DID uu The sport Iu that city.
AL bu1iak has started 10 train at Mer-
ehaEtyiue for his coming match with I'D
Casey. >uDi7k wants ufJeen-rOund
bout with Jack % Brieu or john Willie.
The Washington times., 1909-01-08
WILMINGTON STAYS
IN OUTLAW LEAGUE

WILMINGTON. Jan. S.-AleEander d.
Srirllthr % whom the Tri-State League
franchise Tor this city was offered to-
night. sent a letter % President Carueu-
ter declining it, Surlltu viii place a
team Fra the Atlantic League, being con-
WINGED that there are better opportunities
FOR Wilmington Iu that organization IN
der present conditions.
The Washington times., 1909-01-08
ACTION
IS NOT UNUSUAL
Merely Lack Of Gratitude Toward
Manager Who Made
Him.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. STANLEY
TEafrbaI fhe mIddIeweleht champion
has handed Joe O'COuUor the ice
pitcher and seems to have signed up
with Willis Britt 20 look after the
mana geriaI end OF his interests. OCun-
nor TODAY received wire from hetchei
saying. Britt and j have signed for
fifteen weeks theatrical engagement
Don't make amy more engagements
until you hear from me-.
O'C0nnor said. II have nothing
against KetcheI I picked him up when
the world thought him nobody. II he IS
going 10 Britt L wish him the best
luck
Eetcheu IS 10 appear with bur-
lesque company, doing a three-round
boxing stunt
Charles Lercar has received tele-
gram from Marvin Hart. i'm which he
declines TO fight sam LangfOrd or any
other colOred man.
The Washington times., 1909-01-08
ATTELL VS.. WEEKS.

GOLDFIELD. New. Jan. S.--Abe At
tell and Freddie Weeks have been
signed for q tWenty-Oue-rOund battle at
the Richard Club net Thursday night.
They will weigh in at IL pounds ring
side