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The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1875-01-09
The Manufacture, Handling and Storage
of Explosive Materials.

The explosion of Il barge laden with
powder which recently frightened the
people of London, and which was soon
followed by the explosion OF some
chemical works IN Paris, have drawn at
tention to the danger that threatens life
and property from the many explosive
materials stored and carried without
proper restrictions. In England a
Parliamentary committee has been in
vestigating the subject with a view TO
more stringent provisions relating to
the manufacture, importation, transport,
or storage Of all substances of danger
ously explosive nature. As this is a
question which interests the inhabi
tants of all large cities, it may be useful
to state the results Of the committee's
inquiries, and give list of the various
materials for the making, storage, and
carriage Of which the safety of the
public requires that Legislation should
be had:
/. Mechanical mixtures of nitrates
with carbonaceous substances or with
sulphur, constituting such explosives as
ordinary gunpowder; pyrolithe, a mix
ture Of nitrate with carbonate of soda,
sulphur, and sawdust; poudre- sanifra-
gine, III which nitrate Of baryta, salt
peter, sulphur, and charcoal are mixed
in such varied proportions as to pro-
duce more or less rapidity Of combus-
ton.
,. Chemical compounds forming
nitro-explosive substances. This class
may be said to consist of two divisions.
The first includes nitro glycerine and its
compounds, such as dynamite, lithofrac-
teur, dualine, ETC.; the second comprises
gun cotton, gun paper, cotton-powder
plcric powder, etc.
B. Mechanical mixtures forming
chlorate explosives, such as Brain S
blasting powder; the second comprises
Ehrhardt's powder, tentonite, elaborated
gun cotton, etc.
4. Fulminates-that is, any sub
stance which from its great sensitiveness
IS suitable for percussion caps or other
appliances for developing detonation.
lhls class may also be subdivided into
Eliminates of silver or mercury. etc.
the compounds of nitrogen with chlorine
and iodine. The two latter explosives
are of a highly dangerous character.
). And to include all ammunition
and fire works.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1875-01-09
NEW ORLEANS.
Assembling Of the Louisiana Legis.
Iature.
L. =. Forces Interfere and Eject Certain
Uembers-A lively Time.

The state house of Louisiana was the
scene of great commotion, on the as
sembling Of the legislature on the 4th
inst. In the House L. A. Witt, con-
and G. J. Trevasant, also conservative
democrat, was elected clerk. 4 stormy
debate Of some length then occurred on
the admission of certain conservative
members. during which Gen. Detro-
BRAND with a number of soldiers entered
the hall, and had his adiutant read two
letters from Gov. Kellogg, one of which
stated to the general that an illegal
boay was sitting as the House of Repre-
seutatives, and that Mr. Vegors, clerk,
could furnish him with a list Of those
members who had been duly elected
and as such returned by the returning
board The other letter contained z
request to General Beforehand to eject
those members who had not been re-
turned as elected by the board.
lengthy conversation followed between
the officer and speaker, the latter pro
testing against the interference of the
military. The members referred to IL
KeIlogg's letter were then elected from
the hall by the soldiers. The demo
cratic republicans, headed by Speaker
Witt, then marched out of the hall
and the state house, both Of which were
closed as soon as the last democratic, re
publican went out. They went to the
number Of seventy-one up st. Louis
street. followed by large crowd, who
chcered them on their way.
After the Conservatives withdrew,
the clerk proceeded to call the roll
when fifty three members answered tc
their names; fifty four we've necessary
for Il quorum. The clerk declared there
were tifty-four present. Ex-Gov.
Michel Hahn was elected Speaker Mr..
Lowell took the floor and protested
against the presence of United States
troops in the hall Of the House anC
moved they be required toleave. They
left on motion.
I Two republican members from the
contes ed parish Of Desoto, and from
! Grant parish, were admitted.
The Governor 5 message was received
read and referred After further action
the Hou- adjourned until noon next
day
The Sc rate was called to order by
Lieut.. Governor Antoine, eighteen
members holding over. The newly
elected repub lean members Were
seated. Nothing Of interest transpired
The Democratic members were not
present.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1875-01-09
Artificial FurS.

Mr.. Tussaud, of London, suggests an
ingenious way of preparing the hair or
fur Of animals for use without employ
ing the skin. The process consists in
first soaking the fur in lime water to
loosen the adhesion of the hairs.
After washing and drying, the piece is
stretched upon a board, fur side up,
and solution of glue laid over it. care
being taken not to disturb the natural
position of the hairs. After the glue
as hardened, the skin must be pulled
off, leaving the ends of the hair ex-
posed The latter are then washed
with proper substances to remove fat.
bulbs, etc. An artificial skin of gutta-
purcha, OF other waterproof substance,
is n xt laid on top Of the glue and al
lowed to dry so as to form a continuous
membrane, when the glue is washed
out with warm water. These artificial
skins are entirely free from any animal
oIor, and are more durable, lighter
and more pliahle than the natural
ones.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1875-01-09
NEBRASKA SITEEERERS

a statement having appeared in the
Associated Press dispatches, saying that
the people Of Nebraska were not in need
of further relief. The Secretary Of the
Chamber Of Commerce, Of Milwaukee,
telegraphed to Gen Ord, at Omaha,
asking whether any further relief was
needed; to which the General replied:
Let the work go on; we need all we
can get. A clergyman who recently
visited the devastated regions, writes to
the Chicago Times that the half has not
been told Of the want and suffering OF
the unfortunate people; and yet, in the
face Of such facts, the land spectators
of Omaha persistently endeavor to keep
the public in ignorance Of the true state
of affairs.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1875-01-09
DEATH 0E A REpURLTG.

Madrid dispatches of the Both ult.
announce that Prince Alfonso, son of
ex-Queen Isabella, has been proclaimed
King Of Spain, and is recognized by all
the forces comprising the armies of the
North and Centre And that Donna
Blanca, wife Of Don Alfonso, has
crossed the frontier into Spain, and
proceeded towards Leo de Urgal.
The navy IS favorable to Prince Al
fonso. Serrano has gone to Madrid.
Additional dispatches state that
Prince Alphonse has been invited to
visit the aLIlIs NJ tine North The oliDS
IN the harhor Of Santander have hoisted
the royal flag.
The Minister of the Interior has sent
tire following dispatch to the Governors
of the provinces. "Alfonso XII, has
been unanimously proclaimed king by
the national army and ministry. A re-
gency has been formed under the presi-
dency OF Conovas del CASTILLO, without
portfolio. We hope your patriotism
will induce you to firmly maintain the
great interests confided to you" The
Allonslsts consider that Carlism has re-
ceiyed its death.
Lx-Queen Isabella has received the
following dispatch: All the towns
have responded enthusiastically to the
proclamation.
(Signed) PRIMO DE RIVERA,
Captain General Of Madrid"
Gour Majesty is to transmit the
news to yourson. We congratulate You
ON this grand triumph, achieved with
out bloodshed. This telegram was
signed by Gen. Primo del Rivera and
Conovas del CASTILLO.
Ledern Rollin Isabella, in response to
a dispatch of Gen. Primo de Rivera
sent the following telegram:
The King proceeds to Spain imme-
diateIy Alfonso has telegraphed the
Pope, asking his blessing and promising
that he will, like his ancestors, defena
the rights Of the Holy See
King Alfonso's ministry is announced
asfolloWs: Castro, Minister Of Foreign
Affairs; Cardena, Of Justice; Joveliar,
Of War; Salverres, of Finance; Moleins,
of Marine; Robeido, Of the Interior;
Areyio, Of Commerce; Ayala, of the
Colonies.
Alfonso did not PASS through Paris
but has gone to Spain direct He will
disembark either at Cadiz or Valencia
Gen. Martinez Campos has entered Va
lencia at the head of the troops that
were sent to oppose him when he pro-
nounced for Alfonso. The Carlist lead
ers Dorregawy, Alvarez and others
have entered Catalonia.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1875-01-09
AN EXECUTION.

John Goodman was executed at Ofta-
wa, Putnam Co., O., the Both ult., forthe
murder Of the Haywood family in April
last. At 11:55 the spectators arranged
themselves within the enclosure. The
prisoner was brought in supported hy
Simeon Naples, an old citizen of
the county, on one side, and Sheriff
Sherrard on The other He was
very pale, but seemed tolerably
composed. The three assembled the
scaffold together. A clergyman then
briefly exhorted Goodman to look to
Christ for mercy, and kneeling with
HIM On the scaffold offered a brief
prayer. The sheriff then read the
death warrant, adjusted the moose. and
| pinioned the arms and legs Of the pris-
oner, and on asking him if lie had any
thing to say, Goodman said:
GENTLEaEN; This is all justly done. l
committed the crime and deserve to suffer for
It. | bid you all goodbye and hope to meet
! you IN heaven.
The sheriff shook him By the hand
and babe him good bye Al two min
utes past Il o'clock the drop fell.
There was not ay-sible struggle. After
nine minutes the pulse was soft mt 81
beats. After ten minutes it rapidly be
gan to grow feeble, and at the end Of
fourteen minutes there was no pulse.
At nineteen Minutes the movement of
the heart ceased. Death was probably
instantaneous and painless; the neck was
broken in the fall. The body was LAID
in the coffin and placed in the Jail yard,
surrounded by guard, after which The
entire crowd passed through in lines
to see the face OF the deceased. The
remains were taken by the parents OF
the deceased, neither Of whom We're in
| town at the time of the execution.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1875-01-09
a PUBLIC BENEFAcInR.

Chauncey Rose, OF Terre Haute, In
diana, has donated to the institutions
located at that place, $780, 900. To
the Terre Huute School OF Industrial
Science he gives $206, 900, and to the
Eigo County Orphans Home $3.50, COO
lie has before given large sums in be
nevolence and charity, including 800
1000 to the Ladies Aid Society; $50 900
to Wabash College and large sum to
charities in New York. He has also
promised S100,0 900 to the Indiana State
Normal School Locatel there.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1875-01-09
Startling Photography.

An application of photography, which
IS apt y described as startling, has been
hat upon Try an English amateur whose
name is not given. The inventor claims
to have discovered method of fixing
the image of an object on sensitized
plate not more than half an inch in
diameter, an impression from which
can be afterwards enlarged to the
necessary size. The plate is fixed into
an ordinary locket or keepsake hang
ing from a watch chain, and can be S Id
denly exposed, by touch of the finger,
on entering a room, and an image taken
of picture or of person without any
one besides the operator being awrae of
it.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1875-01-09
THE FISK ESTATE

An inventory just made Of the jim
Fisk estate, which at the time of his
killing was reckoned at millions, shows
that with ali claims paid and suits set
tied, it is S17S, 600 worse than nothing.
The inventory put it originally at 800,
900. Half million paid out in the
settlement OF claims The worthless
stock found III his possession aggregates
$3.50, coo at par value. His widows le-
gal expenses have been enormous, and
only the lawyers in the case appear to
have got anything out Of the dead
mans pockets. His jewelry was val
ued at 5000 The legacies to his
father and mother, and the Misses
Morse, and to Mrs. Hooker, his sister,
have been paid in part Only So, 900
went in horsefiesh, a single horse, too
Six hundred thousand dollars are tied
up in lawsuits. His mistress, Josie
Mansfield, sues for $50, 900, and has
Just recovered $25. 600, and hopes size
may get it. Albert Speyers, the broker
whom Fisk, on Black Friday, left, rs
Fisk put it, to carry out his corpse. >
sues for $500, OG0, which he bought in
for Fisk $ account, and went crazy about
it when ,he margin was not forthcom-
ing. In short, the great estate has
gone where the woodbine twineih. "
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1875-01-09
For the year ending with November

The averages per day for November
are ,. q accidents, 043 killed and 2. 30
wounded for the year thereare 2. 70 acct
dents, 0.57 killed and 2 y wounded. The
averages for the month are thus slight
ly above those for the year, except in
the number OF killed. which is about
oneGuarter less.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1875-01-09
Ne" England Rum Manufactured in
Austria

good reputation, even in All article
SO much talked against as New England
am, has value in the markets of the
world which it appears is not to be
easily lost. We understand that the
products of the Silesinn distilleries,
from grain, are mixed and ''doctored >
IN Trieste to give them al out the
flavor and strength of the old New Eng
land rum made from molasses, and are
then exported to Greece, Italy, Turkey
and Egypt, to the amount of 20. 900 to
70, 900 barrels per annum. The casks
are marked, "Trul Brothers.. Pure
Boston Rum" We believe Trull's dis
tIllery was destroyed by fire long since,
and are quite confident that it was never
removed to Australia.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1875-01-09
POSTAL INSTRUCTIONS.

'Thp 11ostn1o e4pr GENERAL has iocual ~
. ~
officers OF the department the following
distinctions in relation 70 postaI affairs
r ..-1-..
~ Si'e''N 'llS u Sec . 81 iiie t'ct % June
%, 1874. the instructions say:
This section f,rnvires that q, and after. tl,a
LIST Gav of January Ts-5 an naw-s,,aTers ana
periodical. mailed from known ot4iea NJ ,,h-
ijesti, ar news ~ancv and aidra.sed - 90
NAV ariha,s IS. new. agra, Sill ~ =
yifled into tyyo classes and tixes +ha nos+aglo
on each. a. follows
49,. ~, IN .,...- LII,
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s,I af,3 igs,l.1 Ia. er,Io,'+I, 80
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The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1875-01-09

The special adhesive stamps or newspaper
and periodical stamps. they have been
termed, will be charged to postmas, ers, and
accounted for in the same manner as ordinary
postage-stamps issued for sale to the public.
The prosiso TO Sec. of the law (above) Is as
follows: That nothing in this act shall be held
to change or amend Sec. 90 of laws and reSu-
lations. as follows
SEC 80. That the rate of postage on
newspapers excepting weeklies), periodicals
not exceeding ounces in weight, and circu-
lars, when the same are deposited III q letter
carrier office for delivery by the Office of its
carriers, shall be uniform at l cent each ; peri
odicals weighing more than ounces shall be
subject to postage Of cents each and
these rates shall be prepaid by stamps.
Under this section, the postage on news
papers excepting weekies), periodicals, anc
circulars Deposited III letter carrier Office fol
delivery by this Office Though the box OF
general delivery, or by its carriers, Is az
/ follows:
Fast-On newspapers excepting weekies)
whether regular or transient and without re
| gard to weight or frequency of issue, l cen
each.
Second-On periodicals (other than news
/ papers,. whether regular or transient, not *
! ceeding 2 ounces III weight, l cent each.
| Tbird-On periodicals (other than news
/ papers,, whether regular or transient, exceed
! ing ? ounces in weght,2 cents each.
| FOlUth-Circulars. unsealed, ! cent each
| These rates to be prepaid by postage affixed
/ FiHh Weekly newspapers, excepted above
4 TO regular subscribers 2 cents per pound I,
/ be weighed IN bulk and prepaid ut the office o
mailing,
Sirth- Weekly newspapers to transient par
! ties / cent for each two ounces OF Fraction
thereof, to be prepaid by postage stamps af
4 fixed
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1875-01-09

IL the Royal Mint, at London, great
care Is taken of the 'sweepings" OF the
various rooms and offices Last year
the amount of gold rescued from these
ycepiugs realized more than Sill 76.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1875-01-09

AFTER tongue has once got the
hnack OF lying, it is not to be imagined
how impossible, almost it is to reclaim
It, Whence it comes to pass, that we
see some men, who are otherwise very
honest, SO subject 10 this vice.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1875-01-09
Polk tOulIiy

\ sQUAw at Balsam Lake recently cut
one OF her legs nearly off, and a man at
work in Jackson s wood camp also came
near losing one of his legs in the same
way about the same time a few
days ago, in St. Croix Falls, a Chippe-
wa Indian named John Buck, whilerest-
ing in the woods, was approached from
behind and stabbed by another Chippe-
wa. He died IN n few moments. His
assalant escaped.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1875-01-09
Pepin County.

Mr.. AND Mas. WALTER GREENWOOD,
of Durand, celebrated the 25th anniver-
sary Of their marriage on the night of
the 26th ult., by giving an entertain
ment at Topping's Hall. There were
full $50 invited guests i'll attendance.
The river at Durand is clos ed, and
trains cross ON the ice
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1875-01-09
Racine 0lsHfy.

A YOUNG MAN named Baker Mclean
bad a quarrel with two men named
Kline and Gagermeyer, at Racine, 1t
few days ago, and during the fracas he
drew knife and stabbed both Of them
several times. He was arrested and is
now in jail awaiting the result Of the
injuries of the two others. Mclean is
said to have received two or three stabs
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1875-01-09
Railway Casualties for November ard
the Year.

/ The Railroad Gazette complies The
casualties for November as follows:
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1875-01-09

A DRUGGIST of Fort Atkinson, named
Beard, became infatuated with woman
named Matte Welles, who keeps mil
lnery shop in Janesville, and while
visiting the woman on the 29th nit. dis
covered that she was not what she
ought to be. The discovery so worked
upon Beard that he attempted to COM
NIT suicide by taking poison; medical
assistance, however, prevented, and he
is in a fair way of recovery. Beard has
a family at TT. Atkinson.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1875-01-09
Y ernOn { ouInty.

The trial in the Circuit Court at Viro
qua of the suit of G. l.. Ingersoll
against A. L. Ankley, the proprietor Of
the Wisconsin Independent, on charge
of libel, has closed, having occupied
nearly three days. The jury found a
verdict for the plaintiff for s.; he claim
ed so, a crowd of thirty mask
ed men recently attacked the jail at
Yiroqua, it is supposed with the inten-
ton Of lnching prisoner named
James Lara, confined for being concern
ed III a recent shooting scrape. The
lynchers had forced the outside door
when Sheriff Lowrie appeared and the
rutfians fed.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1875-01-09
Marquette County.

THEY have an artesion well at Mon
tello which forces water feet above the
surface OF the ground. Montello ad-
mits to being "taken i'll by a band of
minsrels recently, who "rehearsed a
few time-worn negro melodies, and
poorly, at that ?
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1875-01-09
In explanation of sec. OF the act o
June %, 1874, the instructions say:

Newspapers Cwithout regard to frequency OF
lssue), one copy to each subscriber actually
for the time being, residing i'll the county
where the same are printed. in whole or il
part, and published, are entitled to pass free
OF postage through the mails but the rate OF
postage on the same excepting weekies),
when deposited in letter carrier Office for de-
livery by the Office its carriers, shall be nm
form at l cent each. Weellies, when sent
through the mails to be deposited III letter
carrier Office IN the county where the same are
printed III whole or III part, and published, t.
be delivered through the box or general de-
livery, or 10y carriers, shall be weighed N bulk,
and be subject to a postage Of ? cents pen
pound. to be prepaid at the mailing Office by
special adhesive stamps
III.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1875-01-09
THE PUBLIC DEBT.

The following is the monthly state
ment of the public debt:
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1875-01-09
Jefferson [ County.

CAPTAIN ]. G.. KNIGHT, editor of the
Lafayette Democrat, has received no
tice Of his appointment as Superintend-
ent of Public Property at Madison.
The season of festivities opened at Bur
lington with grand sOiree terpsichore
en- mosque at the residence of Hon. H.
Gray. The elite Of that and adjoining
cities ware nreSent
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-05-31
The Indcfnatc Destruction
Dedication of u Masonic Temple.

New YORK. May 3O-The coming
dedication of the Masonic Temple is ex-
citing great interest. About three thouS-
and craftsmen within three days have
announced their intention to take part in
the parade to be had. They had previ-
Ously considered themselves unable to be
in line. The Grand Lodges Of Georgia,
North and South Curollna, Arkansas,
Nebraska and California are represented
here, and the delegates from various
other Grand Lodges and Blue Lodges
are hurrying hither. None of the large
bodies of Masons from distant places will
probably arrive before Monday, but on
Tuesday they are expected TO flock in,
and tho street, will be lively with the
movements of them and their hosts
tn" local commanders and Lodges. The
Grand Lodge room is now thoroughly
prepared for the dedication ceremonies.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-05-31
Funeral ofthe HoIyoke Victims.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, May 29.--Tho
funeral of forty-eight victims Of the dis
aster at Holyoke took place this morning
in the basement of the new Catholic
Church. An immense crowd was in at
tendance. The cofiins were placed on a
dais in the centre Of the room, and after
some thirty-tve cotiinr had been thus
arranged, the platform gave way, caus-
ing IL momentary panic. One woman
shricked and tainted and had to be car
ried cut The excitement, however,
soon subsided. The funeral orations were
pronounced by Rev. Fathers Primean, of
Worcester and Gognicr of this city.
The professions We're more than a mile
long and followed the remains to the
French Catholic cemetery ut South Had
lev Falls.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-05-31

RICHMOND, May 29.-Atter the usual
devotionae exercises the convention OF the
Young Mems Christian Association was
called to order by President Marble. a
telegram from the Presbyterian General
Assembly in Cleveland was read and an
answer sent. The topic Of the
availability of home talent rs
discussed by VIM. A. Branch,
of Georgia and others. The next topic
association work by the workers, was
taken up and briefly discussed by w. {.
Sibley, of Georgia. Rev. G. Tinsley, Ind,
d. J. Stare, Ohio, Conrad Sweensburg,
Mich, ID. w. Criber Penna., r. ID. Rus
ell, Illinois, J. b. Clayton, kyr II. b.
Otto, Pennsylvania; j. b. Q. Bryan,
Tennessee; G. B. Bradbury, Minnesota
j. r. Pratt Colorado; John Morrow,
Pennsylvania; f. Bruno.. Pennsylvania;
Mitchell, Ohio; f. S. Smith, Indiana,
etc. Additional subscriptions amount
ing to $1,000 were taken up for rNecu-
tive Committee work. Telegram' OF
congratulations and Christian greeting
were read and the Convention adjourned
till evening.