3'.>() EXPERIMENT STATION RECORD. 



esptH'ially as a source of energy, and the iniportanc(^ to tlie snj^ar industry of cncour- 

 agin<^ its use is ])ointed out. 



The nutritive value of filled cheese, (I. Counalba {Aim. 11. Via:. S/ifi: CitmJ. 

 Lodi, 190J, i>p. 73-80). — The nutritive value of tilled cheese is disciussed on the basis 

 of analyses and artificial digestion experiments. 



The capacity of man to perform physical Avork, M. Blix [Skand. Arch. Physiol., 

 15 {1'jOo), Nu. 1-J, ])]). 122-14'), Ji'J'^- 4)- — A number of experiments are reported. In 

 some of these work was performed with an ergometer of special construction, in 

 others the subjects climbed stairs. 



The eflPect of certain coal-tar colors upon digestion, A. J. Winogradow 

 {Ztschr. liiiermch. Nahr. n. GenussmlL, 6 [190S) , Nu. IS, pp. 589-593). — Even when 

 the amount present was only a few milligrams the following colors markedly dinnn- 

 ished or entirely hindered the digestion of protein, according to artificial digestion 

 experiments: Safranin, ponceau rr, azofuclisin g, orange II, coerulein .s, pliloxin r. h. n., 

 iodeosin, chrysanilin, niagdala red, azofiavin, benzopurpurin, and cerise. The follow- 

 ing colors were less marked in their action, but could not be called indifferent: Ghino- 

 lin yellow, methyl green, acid green, iodin green, azoacid yellow c, yellow t, napthol 

 yellow, anilin green, primnlin, auramin o, anilin orange, martius yellow, and metanil 

 yellow. 



The chemico-physical constitution of mineral w^aters, W. Mkyekhoffer [Die 

 c}u'inisc]i-pIiij,siL-a!is('hi' JtcscJKtJf'eidieit di'r lleilqiicllen. Jlaiidturg and Leipzig: Leopold 

 Voss, 1902, pp. 32, map. 1; rev. in Britis^li Med. Jour., 1903, No. 2230, p. 752). — Among 

 other topics this volume includes matter which has a bearing upon the condition in 

 which mineral matter is assimilated. 



The influence of condiments upon the secretion and muscular activity of 

 the stomach, L. R. von Korczynski ( Wiener Klin. Wchnschr., 1902, No. 18, p. 4(^8; 

 abs. in Ilyg. Randsrhau, 13 {1903), No. 6, p. 323). — Tests in which the stomach con- 

 tents were removed and examined show that with healthy subjects the condiments 

 studied, namely, paprika, mustard, ginger, pepper, horse-radish, and onions, at first 

 increased and then for a considerable time diminished the stomach secretions, this 

 depression being frequently followed by a second period of stimulation. The mus- 

 cular activity of the stomach was increased by condiments. Tests Avere also made 

 with subjects not in normal health. 



Standards for flavoring- extracts, "\V. L. Scoville (.l»u'/'. Jour. I'}utrm.,75{1903), 

 No. 4, pp- 151-155. ) — According to the author, the only standard that can be legally 

 applied to flavoring extracts is that of wholesomeness, since the delicacy, correctness 

 of flavor, and other qualifications must be determined by individual preference. 



Blueberry wine, a natural iron manganese preparation, E. Osteemayer 

 {Phariii. Ztg., 47 {1902), p. 316; abs. in Ifijg. RumhcJiaii, 13 {1903), No. 4, P- 201).— 

 Blue1)erry wine is stated to contain much larger amounts of manganese and less 

 phosphoric acid than grape wine. Analyses are reported of 2 commercial blueberry 

 wines. 



Water cress and typhoid {British Food Jour., 5 {1903), No. 4^>, pP- 7, 8.) — The 

 possible dangers from water cress grown in polluted streams are pointed out. 



International catalogue of scientific literature. Q, — Physiology {Internat. 

 Cat. Sci. Lit. , 3 { 1903 ) , pt. 2, pp. XLL-\- 664 ) ■ —This volume of the international catalogue 

 issued by the Royal Society of London contains titles on physiology, including 

 experimental psychology, pharmacology, and experimental pathology. In the cafe 

 of the various topics connected with the nutrition of man and animals only a very 

 little of the important work iniblished is referred to, although the few articles cited 

 show that an attempt was made to cover these subjects. For instance, out of over 

 60 feeding experiments with farm animals reported during the period covered by 

 the catalogue less than a dozen are noted. 



