less bean is used to make a little profit. This is not quite one-half. When the honest housewife who buys the whole coffee so as to get it pure grinds up this mixture, and the odor steals out from the mill, her eyes snap, and she laughs at the people who are foolish enough to buy the coffee which is ground at the store, and can be easily adulterated. The taste of this compound is not unpleasant, and it will not injure anyone. Even the babe can take it with impunity. If the coffee were drunk plain its weakness would be noticeable, but being usually taken with milk and sugar, the fraud is not detected. Years ago all the coffee was ground in the grocery, but adulteration was carried on so extensively that the practice was established of buying the whole bean. This led some inventive Yankee humanitarian, who believed that too much coffee is bad for the nerves, to bring out the flour bean.

"Here is something else interesting. See these beautiful samples of cloves and peppers? Imported? Well, no, not exactly. They are home-made to suit the trade. They look good, but there is little flavor to them. Someone thought it was a shame to waste the beautiful and nourishing cocoanut shell, and conceived the idea of heating it, and then grinding it to a fine powder. This. when artistically mixed with various kinds of oils, makes a good spice for pies and other good things. It is a growing industry, and well patronized. Some of this powdered shell, after being flavored and made into a stiff paste, is pressed through moulds into the shape of peppers and cloves. These, when mixed with a quantity of the genuine article, give about all the flavor that it is safe for a person to take, and the grocer does not lose anything, but goes on paying his pew rent and building rows of houses, the same as if there were a little sugar in the glucose, a small quantity of cream in the cheese, and a taint of butter in the oleomargarine."

Rules for Bathers.

Avoid bathing within two hours after a meal. Avoid bathing when exhausted by fatigue or from any other cause. Avoid bathing when the body is cooling after perspiration. Avoid bathing altogether in the open air, if, after having been a short time in the water, it causes a sense of chilliness and numbness in the hands and feet. Bathe when the body is warm, provided no time is lost in getting into the water. Avoid chilling the body by sitting or standing undressed on the banks or in boats after having been in the water. Avoid remaining too long in the water; leave the water immediately if there is the slightest feeling of chilliness. The vigorous and strong may bathe early in the morning on an empty stomach. The young, and those who are weak, had better bathe two or three hours after a meal-the best time for such is from two to three hours after breakfast. Those who are subject to attacks of giddiness or faintness, and those who suffer from palpitation and other sense of discomfort at the heart, should not bathe without first consulting their medical adviser.

BUREAU OF INFORMATION.

WELLS AND TYPHOID.

JOSEPH F. EDWARDS, M.D.:

SALEM, OHIO, Sept. 22d, 1890.

By express to-day I send you two samples of well water for analysis. I have a case of remittent fever at one place, and at the other have a convalescent from typhoid, with one other member of the family sick with the trouble, and possibly a third will be. Both wells are shallow affairs, with the slope of the ground from the privies toward the wells. Please send me the result of the analysis, and greatly oblige, yours fraternally. T. T. CHURCH, M. D. Slope from cesspool toward well.

Examination of sample of water from shallow well. Marked No. 1." From Dr. T. T. Church, Salem, Ohio. Sent by Dr. J. F. Edwards. Received September 24th, 1890. Examination made September 24th-26th, 1890, by C. M. Cresson, M.D. Reaction alkaline. Contains:

This water is unfit for drinking purposes. It carries cesspool drainage, and probably household drainage also. The microscope shows the presence of ciliata and epithelial scales and great numbers of micrococci. No bacteria indicating disease were found.

This water is badly polluted, probably with cesspool drainage, as well as that from kitchen wash. It is unfit for drinking purposes. The microscope shows the presence of ciliata and micrococci in great numbers, and of that character which indicates pollution by animal matter. The bacilli indicating disease were not found.

CHARLES M. CRESSON, M.D.

SUSPECTED WATER.

Examination of sample of water from A. P. Hull, M. D., Montgomery Station, Pa. Sent by Dr. Edwards. Received October 11th, 1890. Examination made October 11th-15th, 1890. Contains:

This water contains a few large ciliata, but there are no evidences of the presence of bacilli which indicate the carriage of typhoid fever. Except that this water contains nearly the allowable maximum of soluble organic matter, it would be classed as a fair water for household use. Many waters which contain similar amounts of organic matter are in constant daily use. CHARLES M. CRESSON, M.D.

The Faith and the Mind.

Charles Dudley Warner says the difference between the "faith cure" and the "mind cure" is that "the mind cure" doesn't require any faith and the faith cure doesn't require any mind.

How the Vanderbilt Children are Trained, Dressed, Fed and

Educated.

It is one of the rules in all the houses of the Vanderbilts that the children shall go to bed early and rise early. The little boys and girls are up before 7 o'clock in the morning. Their nurses immediately take charge of them, see that they are properly bathed and dressed, and then they go down to breakfast, which is served at 7.30 o'clock. It is an unpretentious meal, with plenty of fresh milk, eggs, oatmeal, and a bit of steak or a chop that will add strength to their physique and color to their cheeks.

After breakfast there is an hour of study. There is something for these little ones to do at all times during the day. They go through their studies systematically, and then about 9.30 are taken out for a walk. They are allowed to romp in the streets and in the parks to their hearts' content. At II o'clock they are brought home, and a light luncheon of milk and bread is served, after which there are more studies-either French, German or drawing-then another breathing spell-it may be horseback riding, or a drive through the park and along the country roads. Back they all come about 4 o'clock, and there is another hour of study, and then they are through for the day. They are allowed to do just as they please until tea time, when, after their meal, they spend a pleasant hour or so with their fathers and mothers. Promptly at 8 o'clock they are all in bed to sleep soundly.-Ladies' Home Journal.

SPECIAL REPORT.

Special Meeting of the State Board of Health of Pennsylvania.

SPECIAL MEETING AUGUST 30TH, 1890.

A special meeting of the Board was held at the Executive office, August 30th, 1890, for the purpose of auditing accounts for general routine business. Present: Dr. Geo. G. Groff, president, in the chair; Dr. Pem. Dudley, Dr. J. F. Edwards, and Dr. Benjamin Lee, secretary. Mr. Howard Murphy arrived just after adjournment, having been detained by the failure of his train to make the usual connection.

The Secretary stated that Dr. S. T. Davis had written expressing his regret at being unable to be present.

AUDIT AND APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS.

The Secretary presented bills amounting to $189.92, and covering vouchers Nos. 387 to 391, which had been audited and found correct by the Executive Committee. They were approved.

PROPOSED SCHEME OF NOMENCLATURE, AS A GUIDE FOR BOARDS OF HEALTH.

The Secretary presented on behalf of the Committee on Vital Statistics printed copies of the scheme of nomenclature of diseases, intended as a guide for all boards of health in the State in making returns, referred to at the last meeting. He begged that the members would give it careful consideration, and send him as soon as possible any suggestions or criticisms that might occur to them.

CIRCULAR TO CLERGYMEN.

PUBLIC FUNERALS IN CONTAGIOUS DISEASES.

The Secretary laid before the Board copies of the new Circular No. 29, addressed to clergymen, on the "Dangers of Public Funerals in Infectious Diseases," and announced that copies were being distributed as ordered at the last meeting.

REVISED EDITION OF CIRCULAR NO. 27.

A revised edition of Circular No. 57, "Precautions against Cholera, Cholera Morbus, Cholera Infantum, Summer Diarrhoea and Dysentery," which had also been partially distributed.

The circulars and the action of the Secretary were approved.

CIRCULAR TO TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS.

The Secretary presented and read a copy of the proposed circular letter to the Trustees of Public Institutions, on 'the Disposal of the Sewage of Public Institutions," which the Board had instructed him to prepare at the last regular meeting.

It was approved.

INSPECTION OF STATE LUNATIC ASYLUM AT HARRISBURG.

The Secretary reported that at the request of the Trustees of the State Lunatic Asylum at Harrisburg, he had visited that institution in order to examine its drainage system.

The authorities of the Asylum were anxious to be advised, and were willing to adopt any reasonable plan recommended by the Board. In the absence of the chairman of the Committee on Drainage the matter was referred for subsequent consideration.

POLLUTION OF WATER AT HORATIO AND PUNXSUTAWNEY.

The Secretary read two letters describing the pollution of the water supply at Horatio, Jefferson county (from Dr. Charles G. Emst, of Punxsutawney), and asking for an official investigation by the Board.

On motion the Board directed that Dr. Emst be requested to forward the usual formal complaint with affidavits, and that on receipt thereof an inspection be ordered.

ALLEGED POLLUTION OF BEAVER RIVER BY SALT AND OIL RESIDUUM.

The Secretary presented a complaint from citizens of Beaver Falls with regard to the pollution of Beaver River by salt and oil from oil wells.

The Secretary was directed to instruct Dr. J. R. Thompson to make an inspection of the polluted stream, and to obtain, if possible, the assistance of Dr. J. H. McClelland in prosecuting the investigation.

NUISANCE FROM A CHEESE FACTORY AT BUTLER.

A complaint has been received of a nuisance from a cheese factory at Butler, Alleghany County. Dr. J. R. Thompson had inspected the factory. He reported a nuisance from decomposing whey and a filthy hogpen. The proprietor had promised that no swine should be kept on the premises after the coming Fall.

The Board directed that notice be served on the proprietor to keep the pens and premises in proper condition.

ALLEGED POLLUTION OF THE LOYALHANNA RIVER AT SALTSBURG.

A complaint of contamination of waters of the Loyalhanna River at Saltsburg was on investigation by Dr. J. R. Thompson found to be correct. The polluted water had killed many fish. The pollution was supposed to be caused by a chemical (perhaps sulphite of soda) from the paper manufactory establishment of James Peters & Company. It did not appear, however, that the poisonous material affected the water supplies of Pittsburgh and Allegheny as had been charged. The complaint was dismissed.

ALLEGED POLLUTION OF STREAM AT POTTSTOWN.

The Secretary reported the receipt of a similar complaint from a fish warden of Montgomery County, stating that large numbers of fish had been killed either by poison or dynamite in a mill race near Pottstown. The Board was of the opinion that the powers of the fish warden were sufficient in the premises.

COMPLAINT OF POLLUTION OF STREAM AT ALTOONA.

The Secretary presented a complaint from Dr. S. C. Baker, alleging that a stream which passed through his property was being seriously contaminated by the sewage of Altoona. A letter on this subject from the School Board of Altoona was also read, stating that Dr. Baker had refused to pay the assessment necessary for constructing a sewer. An investigation was ordered.

REPORTS OF INSPECTIONS AT EDGE HILL AND SHARON HILL.

Dr. W. B. Atkinson's reports of inspections at Edge Hill, Montgomery County, and Sharon Hill, Delaware County, were also read. In each case the nuisance had been abated after receipt of order from the Secretary.

The action of Secretary was approved.
On motion the meeting then adjourned.

Minutes of the Sixteenth Regular Meeting of the State Board of Health of Pennsylvania.

THE sixteenth regular meeting of the Board was held at the Supreme Court Room, Harrisburg, July 10th, 1890, at 4 P. M. Present: Dr. George G. Groff, Dr. P. Dudley, Dr. Samuel T. Davis, Dr. J. H. McClelland, Howard Murphy, C. E., and Dr. Benjamin Lee, Secretary.

ORDER OF BUSINESS.

An order of business presented by the Secretary was adopted as the order of the day.
The Secretary announced that Dr. J. F. Edwards had expressed to him his regret at

being unable to be present, owing to sickness in his family.