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Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-10-03
NOTICE.

ssssu ALL wHoM IT MAY CorsT from Idshs
tice that during my absent as,Ile. and Jon ls.
tory Weller & Co, Ut race either o W.. IA
monays dns Or % Eacome due e III. 4. Vi',s
Idaho oisy. April ss.a, lsse- p''s'
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-10-03
SELL FOR CASH CHEAPER

than any other house IN Boise county Call and see
our goods and learn our prices, an We will mack
It to your advantage to cay OF u.s.
Augl-u DANSKIN BROS.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1876-07-17
FROM KITTATAS.

Our correspondent in Ki,,atas valley
reports that tina. section is rapidly set
Ting mp with an industrious, valuable
class Of settlers The business OF stock
raising is on the increase, hsst the most
gratifying progress IL IN the growing Of
grain. The number Of bushels raised
la.t year was about 2J,00o bushels.
TEisyea it is believed the yield of the
valley will exceed 60. 200 bushels.
Theirs are about 5000 sheep own,.d in
the valley At present, aud a good many
farmers are investing largely in hogs,
These fattsn rapidly, without attention
on q species of root called the wild
potato, which Is indigenous to the
country. II is found very profitable to
drive them over to the Sound market.
The largest cattle bands are those OF
Messrs- Thorpe, Purdy & Flint, about
1000 each
There are two mills, one a saw mill,
water power. Of q capacity of SOC
feet per day and cost Of - 900, belong
ing to j. q. Dammon. on the Nahum,
east side. The other is grist mill,
also water power. owned by Kennedy
Bros, near the center of east kittatas
Of capacity of 30 barrels per day,
aud cost $1,000.
There Is not a great deal of mining
going on at the present time. Con-
siderable prospecting is being done in
the Peshastin district, and some halt
dozen quartz claims have been located
In the Swauk mine there are near a
dozen men engaged in mining and
prospecting. The Discovery claim is
paying moderate wages. and is said to
have yielded between $4,000 and
100000 during the past two seasons.
Ellensbnrg is as yet the only town in
the valley. and in the trading center 1t
contains q blacksmith shop owned by J.
Becker; a photograph gallery. kept by
MIR. Frisby FROM Iowa; hotel kept by
Chas. Reed. and the general merchan-
disc store Of Mr. John A. Shoudy, our
former townsman.
The enterprising settlers of the
valley have just laid out a wagon
road 10 Priests Rapids White Bluff.
On the Columbia, distance twenty eight
miles, which will greatly increase their
commercial facilities. The great bulk
of their trade is now transacted with
the Dalles, but they say that with a
road over the Snoqualmie it would all
come to Seattle. The present number
of voters is about 900. and though tile
valley is rapidly filling up, there is
still much of rs good land vacant as any
yet taken.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1876-07-17
HOTEL ARRIVALS.
OCCIDENTAL. HOTEL


Mrs. X. Scott and family, Newcastle
John Leary, City; A Mackay. Portland
John M Dermott. Renton; Jas. Money
Talbot; William Gallager. San Fran
cisco; Terrace McSorley. San Francisco
VIM Carkeek. England. ID Mullen
White River; + q Wilson. Victoria: + II
Bumstead. Mrs McDonsld. San Fran.
cisco; + + Dollsrhide. Port Ludlow
BENZ. Stretch. Allen Packard, Snoho.
mish; j I Spaulding. X Pierce. Tho.
Smith, Geo Beensn. + Hannes, City
X Cassidy. Portland; + l. Marshall
Freeport; Geo Is Hansell, Port Town.
send NJ A Thorpe, city.
NKw ENGLAND.
5 4 Woods, n Powers. Snohomish
VIM Beyan, James Bcvan, Dennis Sulli
van, Illinois; { Jargensen and wife, Z
Winters, White River; Anne Rasmussen
San Francisco, 4 W Bartlett, p c Eu
bank, Olympia; \ l. Calvin, Kalama
I Martin. Portland, c Staples, NJ W
Littleticld, Port Blakely
AMERICAN HOUSE.
McDermott, VIM Curry, III s Golf.
man, Renton; r 7 Smith, Black River
III l. Pike, Snohomish; l. Smith W II
Welch, city; c Ordman. Wisconsin; X
Wagner, San Francisco; Z Sinkler. Por;
Blakely; l. Sanders, ID Edwards. New.
castle; { Sidell, Port Madison; + Dor.
son. Snohomish River; Z LaCallister
Beiltown; " Carton, Port Ludlow.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1876-07-17

STETLAcoox lTENs-LAs. week,
while at work IN his logging-cam ,,
Mr.. Geo f. Smith narrowly escaped
being crushed 70 death by & log rolling
over him. As IL was. bis two legs were
badly ismmed. bat the attending sur
gson gives ASSURANCE that no bon.s are
broken. and Mr. Smith Is doing remar-
ably weig under the circumstances. -
The sseilscoom Tsnnery. hsvipg been
entirely remodeled In the hands of ex-
perisT.scd ~orkmen. will shortly sup
ply the market with quality Of leather
superior 20 any manufactured or the
northern coast :. Some excellent bali
bat. caught in this bay, Was offered fer
*Ais on the streets, the other day.
Habitat seldom stray ii a. far ep
- S,silacoom their ground being in
the Straits of Fuca-. 3arnor has i,
sha. T. A. Light Esa. is TO take charge
Of the Harmon House. in this city. On
the lss Of August Que hotel la town
certainly ougha 20 pay. We learn
that Atkins steam-pilsdriver is To lie
engaged 10 finish Ligat's whsrf.-Es-
pre-.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1876-07-17

AnmvAL oy THE DAKOTA - The
steamship Dakota arriTesi on Saturday
about noon, five days og. from san
Francisco. The following il her pas
senger ard freight list for ,his place
Fas~s1vs-R. q. Hay. " McCaIlofn,
III. r. NorwaId, Mrs. A. X. Page. Mis-
Carrie Page. Mr. l. j Chapman, Mrs
Dent. Mrs NJ. e. sherman ard daugh-
ter. T. Polhernus and wife, l. Il Andrews
and wife, Mrs. NJ. Mcdowell. Miss kas
mission. John Leary. T g. Wilson. j
H. Henderson. A 4 Cohn. Mr. kauf'
man, Gen Geo stark and wife, o =
Sites, T. & Heller W q Broughson. J ID
Hunt, Ell ] Bumstead. Rev X | Ste.
yens. wife, infant and nurse, Mrs BALI
win, Miss Bell and Miss Ella Bell. and
10 in the Storage. Coasagaess.--Geo
Foster, VIM. Affiick, A lie Bsssi. Boyd
Poncin 4 Young. = W Barker. G Cros-
by, Vim Clancy. y McCullum, Craw-
ford 4 Harrington, Chilberg Brothers.
CalIigan & Clarke, G " Van Doren,
Davis. Order. r. Eilicosf. frauenthal
Brothers, Frank Harris. g III Hall.
Horey and Barker, Hall 4 Paui-on. {
Furguson. W A Jennings. j l. jamie
son Heenan Keath. Y Ledger. Z III Ear.
rabee, I.angston, X Low. J Levy, l. 8
Lowe, Low & Anderson, NJ McAndrews $,
McC, J r Morrill,. NJ 4 X x Go. 7 r
Marks. II T. Sorwald, ] Nation. " ii
pumphrey. Mrs III Peters, Collins
pinkham x SAKE, T e. Wilson, Mrs Me
Donald. Thomas W Pro~cb. + Rigty
II, II IL Go, T. g Randall. \ Bros 4 Co,
slorah & Go. J Staples * Co, stetson &
Post. J Sullivan, shone Bros, ) ] Gill
liam. W II Shoudy. $ shorey. 7 \ c,
Talbot Coal Co. Wac, Wusthof IL
Wald. After landing passenger, and
freight, she proceeded up the Sound
and will return today 10 load with
coal.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1876-07-17

CITY CoUSciL.-At q meeting of the
Council, on Saturday evening. the fol-
lowing resolution WAS presented and
passed. "Rssolrsd. That the discharge
Of policemen Miles and Nollop. Is ow.
ing to retrcnehment in police expen.
ditures. and that said Miles and Nollop
arc honornbly distinguishing per
formed efficient services while on said
police force" Certain bills were aud
tied by the Financial Committee. and
left Ia the next Counc TO decide upon.
A petition from Picht & Meglhorn was
read, requesting that the Front street
improvement between Columbia and
Cherry streets. be- 40 modified as To
place the proposed crib a. distance Of
II feet instead Of II feet from the cen.
ire Of the street. 80 that road could
10 kept open on the beach, to Accommo-
date tho buildings located on the beach.
Sections ~ and "a Of thu city charter
were discussed, and it WAS decided that
according to the provision of Section
"a IF the new charter. the newly elected
Council were not entitled TO enter upon
the discharge II their duties until after
the next session of the 10Th inst. nc.
oordingly IL was voted TO adjourn until
Thursday evening
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1876-07-17

The SUNDAY ScrEoL CONVENTION
The convention exercises in the Bap-
list Church on Saturday and Sunday
were Of an interesting character and
we'll attended. On sabbath preaching was
held in the Baptist church by Rev. j. c.
Baker. in tho Brown church by Rev. J.
T.. HUI. and in the Congregational
eharch by r. II. Hsrper. The regular
Sunday school exercises were held q,
half past twelve. followed by an interest.
ing ehildren's meeting a, o'clock.
At half past ssven the house Was
we'll filed with the congregations not
only of the Baptist church, but also of
the Presbyterian. Methodist and Con-
gregAtional churches. who united in
the service. A song aud praise meet.
ing WAS held, closing with an earnest
and eloquent address by Rey Mr..
Rkcr on the modern Sunday School.
The service will tie continued with
preaching this evening At '45 ly Rev.
J. +. HUH.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1876-07-17

REruRSKp.-As will be seen by the
passenger list published elsewhere. the
Dakota brings back our townsman. aud
special correspondent, Mr. l.. h An
drews and wife, who since last fehrua.
~ have been making an extended tour
of the Eastern States and doing the
Centennial Also Councilman John
Leary. Esl., X. q. Hays. and +. Poi
hcinus and wife. who have been temper
arily visiting the Bay city.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1876-07-17

ARRivAis--Among the passengers Of
the Dakota were Gen. Geo. Stark. the
president Of the Northern Pacific
Railroad Company. who comes on husi.
ness connected with that corporation and
Mr.. Otis Freeman, the popular and efiic-
lent agent Of the Pacific Mail Steamship
Company, who. We learn. Was almost the
sole official survivor of the general rev
olution In the affairs Of that company
that has lately taken place. His many
friends ON the Sound rejoice Ia know Of
his good fortune and We congratulate
both the company and himself upon his
return.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1876-07-17

~ Returns thus far received .,
Denver, indicate that the proposed
State Contribution has been ratified by
an overw helming majority. TIL city
polied its full vote and gives 5000 ma
iority for ratification. The day was
treated by all classes as q holiday
stores and other places of business be-
ing closed. aud exclusive attention
given 10 the election. Colombo will
vote for the President this years r.
BuNetia.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1876-07-17

D.MAaEp--We are >rry 10 hear that
grcs, deal Of hay IVES down in the
tield and in various stages Of curing.
Throughout the farming sections, when
caugh, hs the rain storm. and il j.
feared that much of il will prove = total
loss 90 the farmers.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1876-07-17

SrEISwEG's SoiREEs.-The Satur-
day night sources Mt Reinig's Hall, under
the conduct of Prof. S,einweg. are be-
coming quite popular. the last dance
being the best patronised Of them all.
These reunions, we understand will be
continued by MIR. steinweg Regularly.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1876-07-17

PROBATE BCsiNEss the Probate
Court last week, the final accounts was
iled in the estate IT John ID Closson.
and the 25th If July was set for hearing
In the matter of the estate Of Archyr
Fox, tho final account Was settled. la
the matter of the guardianship Of John
III. Nogle. account VIA settled AMI
tiS6SS found remaining IN guardian $
hands
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1876-07-17

L. s. CoAuIssioNER-M Mr.. Henry
l.. Hathaway has received the appoint
mcnt of U. =. Commissioner from the
Supreme Court, in place of C. ii Han.
ford. resigned.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1876-07-17

To THE AFFLICTED. Persons aiilict-
ted with Corns aud Bunions can have
them extracted and cured by DIR. Hal
primer. Chiropodist. who is travelling
with the Italian Circus Company. He
will be in this city again on Monday
next. and will stop at the Occidental
Hotel during that day. A sure cure is
guaranteed in all cases.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1876-07-17

THE appropriation for surveying the
public lands in Washington Territory
THE year i. only $4,000. There vii,
not be much surveying done for that
amount. ". ". Union.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1876-07-17

~" The revenue cutter Oliver VOL
colt has again. by orders Of the Treas
ury Department. resumed service in
these waters. her crew which had been
discharged having been rcshipped
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1876-07-17

\ SALOON FOR SALE-A first class
Beer Saloon in this city, doing a good
business. Is for sale. on account of the
proprietorsintended change of business.
Inquire Mt this Office.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1876-07-17

ANNEXATION Now that the Oregon
election il over. and the political status
of that State is fixed for the mex, two
years. there il no longer ans REASON for
delaying the annexation Of Wslla
WaIls valley TO Oregon The feeling
In favor OF annexation is constantly
gaining in strength. and today il Is
fair To say that nine out of seu Of our
people favor the change The present
sessions Of Congress is possibly too far
advanced 10 admit of the passage of
The bill previous TO the ad-
journment. but when Congress reas-
sembles ia December this measure
should he in such state rs 10 admit of
immediate action. The Iss Of January,
1877, should mark the annexation of
Walla Walla valley TO the State of
Oregon ---s-fafemsa
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1876-07-17

L. Front street is practicable im-
psssible for teams now. and will he for
some time. on account Of the tearing up
inc de,,t to the grading.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1876-07-17

BvRIAL or Cart. STARR The re-
mains OF Capt. Starr were taken down
the Sound on the Annie Stewart, Friday
night. and at Port To~nserd were re
cSived by bis brother. l.. VI. Starr. in
The Isabel. and carried 10 Victoria for
burial.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1876-07-17

:r- On Saturday the frame was put
up for another dwelling hose. - Z IS
feet. Oh he corner of Ninth AMI Pine
street.. Mr. Nicholas Brazon 10 the
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1876-07-17

RESUMED OPgRATIoNs.--Tr Transport
tation of coal over the :. E.. & T, Co.
track was resumed Saturday. after .
stoppage of three days. for the pur-
pose OF shifting the railroad tract, to
their new bunkers.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1876-07-17

49, The OILY place TO get the eele-
DRAFTED Sicilaocom, ST Louis and Bre-
men Beer. ice cold. j. the Cry Beer
Hall
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1876-07-17

To Return Italian Circa.
Company will return here from down
The Sound and Victoria on Monday
next, and give another performance on
What evening
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1876-07-17

TURSPIKEp. - Madison street has
been thoroughly ditehed and the center
thrown up between Fourth and Sixth
streets. during ,hs past week.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1876-07-17

FREE LCycH.-Free lunch ,lsily AZ
the City Beer Gardens. corner of 3ri
aud Washington sire IS
NICK WEIMAs. propriesos
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1876-07-17

Dg- CALHOUN hss removed bis Office
70 room Nc. |. BatIer's building. Occi-
dental square, opposite the Occidental
Hotel.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1876-07-17

~ Who can't afford 20 dress up
nov: Go TO SchwAbaoher's and get the
Attest s',le Of Silk Hats for SIX
dollars
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1876-07-17

~ The schooner Superior sailed
from Port Townsend Saturday for san
frencisco.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1876-07-17

San Francisco Market
SAN fgAscgsco. Jaiy Is
Fioar-sS 24sSs IS.
Wass.-G sax; oli, 81 6as.i 6s
harisy-fesd, = { -, old feed, 81 brewing
81 Il.
osts-si eNsi g.
Hsy-t-.ia
fst&bc~s-l O. @si 81.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1876-07-17

1875 CASpr-Piper has devised >
novelty in the stick candy line which
Reads 1875 in brigh. red letters
wherever broken. ali the way through. !.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1876-07-17

Tae tarkeitine W. H GA~Isy
anivsd At Pot NJ >dissn y, s,erday from
San Fnncisco.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1876-07-17

BIRD CAoEs.-w H. Humphrey has
Jus, received per Dakota large and
fine assortment Of bird cages
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1876-07-17

MEHLHoRN-wfID-In this city, on Sunday
the 10th inst. At the residence Of Mr.. VIM. Mey-
denhsaer. by the Rev. J. ?. Damon Mr.. Augustus
Nehleoru a. Miss Julia Wild. both Of this city
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1876-07-17

t. The harkeutine xodoc sailed
from Frespost. Yesterday, for San Fran
cisco.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1876-07-17

To For good. cool glass Of Lager.
20 Ia the Adelphis. opposite Yeslers
Hall
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1876-07-17

~ The bark David Hoailey sailed
from Port Gamble on Saturday for
Vallejo.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1876-07-17
MISCELLANEOUS.
Hal1.l.Nh :!

In the field again, and we
will not stand back Cor
anybody, and offer
for sale to the
public
1000 Fine Cashmere Hats
for Gents, at soc each.
1000 Fine Ladies and Chill
drens Straw Hats, at from
25c To 1oc each.
1000 Fine Gents Straw
Hats, at from 25c to 75c
each.
500 Fine Gents Panama
Hats, at $l.25 each.
1000 Gents Oxford Ties,
at $3.50 per pair.
$500 Fine Gents Alexis
Ties, at S2.75 per pair.
$50 Fine Gents Caters. at
$2.75 per pair.
1000 Fine pairs Gents Boots,
at from $3.50 to $500
per pair.
500 Fine pairs Boys Boots,
at from $l.25 to S2.75 per
pair.
1000 Fine Ladies Shoes. at
$l.25 to $3.50 per pair.
1000 Fine pairs Gents
Cashmere Pants, at from
$3.50 to $500 per pair.
500 doz. Fine Cheviot Shirts,
at 75c to $l.25 each.
1900 Fine Cashmere Shirts,
at SOC to $500 each.
And everything else in pro-
portion. Come one, come
all, to the
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1876-07-17
THE SEATTLE
HOS plTAL
CONDUCTED By
G.. A. WEED, N. d.,
COMMERCIAL ST, BET. MAIN JACKSON.
Seattle, W. II.

1>o MEET THE PRESSING WANTS or
many persons on Puget Sound. needing
Medical and Surgical Aid. for comfortable rooms
and good care At moderate prices. ] have fitted
up . hospital whore every convenience and
couasuyf viii 10 provided In connection With e.
perieneed and skilifaI Medical AID Surgical at
tendance.
We ain &C. make tbs . permanent institution
And 10 a1ve sPEciAI ATTENTION 90 cases Of
FRACTURE AND INJURIES OF ALL KINDS
constantly occurring In the SAY Muis, Coat
MINIS ant rsosasSg CaxYs surrounding u.
Seattle being centrally located with regard TO
fheee interests and mere accessible than any
other point we mean with tse Aid Of these and
advantages s1v.ns per>oEai ard thorough sts-n-
tan 60 its entire rsAEagexcsrs. - eui6 up In
sti;usson indispensable 10 the SICK and DIsA-
BLED vhc have no koEass. and sorShy u their
confidence and that u the Pahlse.
The Hospital Ia In . pleasant and healthy 10
eali:y.. and the rooGs neatly AMI ehserfGily
furnished.
fR fusshss psrssea,ass. arpiy either in per-
sen % b. letter -
q. A. WILD. y. D.,
sshls-9 osoeels. ~. r.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1876-07-17

coRRKcrNp pAny BY xxssas. CRAWFORD 4 EAR
RISaroS.
sEArrrr, July Is. is7a.
Gold in New York E.I2S.
Currency, here. buying. 80 selling, -.
Trade dollars. - half dollars, Rs~
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-01-21
Why and When Lamps Explode.

All explosions of coal-oil lamps are
caused by the vapor or gas that col
lects in the space above the OIL
When full of oil, of course, a lamp
contains no gas, but Immediately on
lighting the lamp, consumption Of oil
begins, soon leaving 4 space for gas,
which commences to form as the
lamp warns up, and after burning a
short time, sufficient gas will accu-
mulate to cause explosion. The gas
in lamp will explode only when
igniled. In this respect it is like
gundowdcr. Cheap or inferior oil is
always the most dangerous. The
flame is communicated to the gas i'll
the following manner. The wick
tube in all lamp burners is made
larger than the wick which is to pass
through 1t. 1t would not do to have
the wick work tightly in the burner;
on the contrary, it is essential that it
move up and down with perfect ease.
In this way it is unavoidable that
space in the tube is left along the
side of the wick sufficient for the
flame from the burner to pass down
into the lamp and explode the gas
Many things may occur to cause the
flame to pass down the wick and ex-
plode the lamp. l. A lamp may be
standing on a table CT mantle, and a
sight puff Of air from the open win
dow, or the sudden opening of door,
cause an explosion. 2. a lamp may
be taken up quickly from a table or
mantle, and instantly explode. 3. a
lamp is taken into an entry where
there is draft, or out of doors, and
an explosion ensues. 4. A lighted
lamp is taken up a flight of stairs, or
is raised quickly to place it on the
mantle, resulting in an explosion
In all these cases the mischief is done
by the air movement, either 10y sud
denly checking the draft, or forcing
air down the chimney against the
flame. 5. Blowing down the chin
ney to extinguish the flame is a fire.
quent cause of explosion. 6. Lamp
explosions have been caused by using
chimney broken off at the top, or
one that has a piece broken out,
whereby the draft is variable and the
flame unsteady. 7. Sometimes 4
thoughtless person puts small sized
wick in large burner, thus leaving
considerable space along the edge Of
the wick. 8. An old burner, with it's
air-drafts clogged up, which righlfully
should he thrown away, is sometimes
continued in use, and the final result
is an Observation-Disclosures american.