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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-25
SENATE CHAMBER,
Rich mUpd, Va,


Dear George :-I have just been approached
By Nj. BeIk"4m, Of Alexandria, brother-D-
law of Captain Fowle. and been informed that
you still have about $500 of the money you
won at cards OF Capt. Fowe; Mr.. Hunter has
talked with me also. aud [ am told that the
proof is at hand that Capt. Fowle was not him
self during the game, and that. unless satistac
Tory arrangements be mad, you will be put 70
trouble "a Couu:y Judge. &c. | learn that CO.
der the circumstances Capt. tuw'e and BIZ,
friends are wiling tnr you tn keep one thousand
dollars OF the 50, 500-as a IuF; aud final adjust
meut Of this matter. Oicourse, am uobocy's
partrz4a 10 this matter, sld do not wish to have
anything t. do with it, aud, as your friend,
write this hoping il may result 10 your best ln-
terest and to the satisfaction OF all concerned.
lu taste, yours truly, {. I. SMITH.
?. S.-It is conceded by Mr.. Hunter (not
others loterested) that the papers y, u hold from
him protect you legally and fully Mr. Becktam
VIII ba nd you TINS aud MIR. Hunter will ex-
plain fully as TO Fo~le, the money, and go oD.
CT. S.
| had been informed by Mr.. Huoter and
Captain towle that they we're not parties to
this demand, and this is the only threatening
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-25

It's said that the husbands Of the II Il' n
vino were lcckcd up III Foxs 0arrooiD IN.
don intend suing the proprietor io' 'a''~
prisonment
The Morning herald., 1876-05-08
Sad Case OF Suicide.

From the New York Herald of yesterday.
Miss Lila Kelsey committed suicide by
cutting her throat with razor at No. 100
Grand street, early yesterday morning. She
had boarded there for some months and
hired the house on the 1st of May intending
to let it out for boarders. The body when
found lay on the floor near the foot of the
bed, bathed in blood. She had called for
her breakfast as usual at half-past six. The
servant, when breakfast was ready, called
her mistress, but received no answer. At
half-past twelve, becoming anxious, she
called in the police, who broke open the
door and found the body as already de-
scribed. The razor lay near the head OF the
bed. Miss Kelsey was about thirty-fve
years of age, and came from Madison, Conn
Her father, Mr.. Job Kelsey, was formerly
overseer of the carpenters in the Brooklyn
Navy Yard. He committed suicide last
year, dying August 1s from his self-inaicted
wounds, after suffering for about week,
By his will she became sole heiress to pro-
perty worth about 81, ,00Oin Madison. There
has been some subsequent trouble abonf
this which it is supposed so preyed upon
her mind as to upset her reason.
The Morning herald., 1876-05-08
A Father who Didn't Know His Own
Child.

A Providence, Rhode Island man has just
received information of child of his that
he didn't know he had. and it opened up
quite a romantic story. About twenty
years ago he was divorced, and his wife
shortly after gave birth to daughter, with
out his knowledge, she having kept her
condition secret. She removed from the
city and gave out that the child was her
sister, which was readily believed, as she
was quite young. Some time after she be-
came engaged to young clergyman, but q
report was circulated that the little one was
her illegitimate child, And, as he was not
satisfied with her statement that the child
was her sister, and she did not dare tell him
the truth, she lost him. When the little
ssister" had grown up she married, and
her husband learned the whole truth which
he diyulged to her. She has communicated
with her father, who is still at Providence,
and he has started to make her visit.
Now, to complete the story, he should be
reunited with his former wife.
The Morning herald., 1876-05-08

All work and NO play sent man to the
lunstic asylum in Davenport, Iowa. He
was workman in q factory, and his In
dustry during ten years could not easily
early and left it late. No amusements
broke the monotony of his daily life. He
scarcely knew of anything outside of the
factory and his home. 1t is not wonderful,
therefore, that his mind had room for NOR
bid fancies. He imagined that his fore
man was plotting to kill him. and that the
whole world, excepting his daughter, was
in the conspiracy. He made the girl stay
constantly with him as defender. Next,
he barricaded himself in his house, and
from that mimic stronghold he was sent to
the asylum. The moral points to the
wisdom of recreation.
The Morning herald., 1876-05-08
Philadelphia Trade Report.

SATURDAY, NAV y, 1915.
The movements in Cotton are light at
vest terdays figures. Small sales OF Mid
ding Upland at 5Ac, and Gulfat l3c.
There is steady jobbtng demand FOR
Cloverseed, with sales at l6@l71ac. No
change in limo by or Flaxseed.
Coffee is in moderate request at full pri-
ces, sales of 100 bags Rio at l6A@l9c; 100
bags aguayra at IsNc, and 81 mats Java ut
23Ic, all gold.
ferings are very moderate, and falr de-
mand is reported from the refiners. We
quote fair and good refining Cuba at 100
7Nc Refined sugars are steady at Tic for
cut loaf l03ac for crushed and powdered
lONc for granulated, and9Mc for A..
stock; 34c for testis the current quotation.
The Flour trade is without improvem mt
and prices are dropping. About 4,GO' bar.
rels Redstone. Quaker City, Market Street,
City and Camden Mills sold on secret terms
and 6HO barrels In lots, including Spring
wheat extra families at IS 3713@H 81; West
ern sold at '8@8 rs. and high grades and
patent at S7@875.
RYE Flour commands $475.
No sales of Corn Meal.
There is not much inquiry for Wheat.
Small sales f Pennsylvania red at 81 80,
amber at 81 5lQl 81; and sprouted " estern
at $l@l05.
No sales of Rye.
Cor is rather flrmer. Sales Of 5000 BUSH
els mixed and yellow at 6O062Nc. ana
Oats move slowly at 42@5ec.
Whisky is quiet. Small sales Of w Western
iron-bound barrels at 81 II.
The Morning herald., 1876-05-08
Summer BOnuets.

Summer bonnets are close shapes are
real capotes, with or without curtains. The
fiaring halo brims are not found among late
importations. A superabundance of trim
ming spoils some Of the most expensive
models. The Benoiton or necklace, looped
up in front below the chin, is about to BE-
introduced for those who do not like strings
tied at the throat, and yet like a dressy
trimming in front. This is made Of the
silk of the trimming, fringed with grasses
and flowers. One very effective Benoiton Il
of cardinal silk, trlnged with berries and
gilded leaves the bonnet is the stylish
round straw. Broad strings of white crepe
lisse edged with fluted frill are shown for
the bonnets of very young ladies, who,
Parisians think, should not wear lace
Strings and streamers of -colored lace
are beautiful by having band of black in
sertion down the centre. The Charlotte
Corday bonnets are also imported for sum
mer. Rose pink and cardinal are asso-
ciated together for trimming black chip
bonnets, Notwithstanding they are dark
enough for winter.
The Morning herald., 1876-05-08

perfect system s6d rules Of fself.messuresnent
make II possible to please people 1000 miles
ss,sSpI sgsS 6srfsoty as If they were here in
V. II suppose you have At beast half dozen
A. "My dear sirl we have more than tsuenty
each charged with its own business, and each
thoroughly otgsni,,ed, q necessary wheel with
V. :WrH you name dozen or 70 of them p
A. with pleasure. The Custom Depart
ment, for those who prefer custom made to
ready.mads 70 Furnishing, Department.
making our own tAist-claas shirts. The Trim
ming department. itself as big as many a regu-
lar store. The Garment Stock Room. The
Receiving Room. The Order Department,
named before The SPECIAL Uniforms wifd 1sPaG It
score Of messengers. The"
A. "Tm not half throughT The Advertising
Department with its hlI and sign distributors,
editing and prbltshing4 business and popular
}tsll }}Safniii al yonr Sd1 3 fert lie %c Men
Department The Youths Department The
Children's DEPARTMENT, with its special
snt Sbs for cSaf sSss ch Tes ssgs pepa1 p
its book-keepers and assistants. General Man
ager's Department.; Finaqcier's Office. and
other offices Of the hrm/ all busy as bees
thinking planning, .exsthting, buying, max
ing, registering, rec1 i1g, sending out, selling.
and ina thousand\ ays joining their forces
to carry on q business With the people amount
ing TO between 100000 and 100000 an
v. "S-tu-p-e-n-d-o-u-sp
A. "1ndeed 1t isl forgot to name the
Cashiers Department. which handles its SIS 900
of retail sales on some single daysr'
V. "$25, ,OOOl Immense That's what enables
the house TO- buy cheap and seycheapT
A. EXACTLY You have t1st hit It. The
people throng here, knl ring that we depend
on low prices and immel 6sales"
WHAT are the -FOUR RULES hear 80
A. "Our system Of business dealing-1. One
price, no deviation !; 2. Cash for vezything; 8.
A guarantee protecting the purchaser; 4. The
money returned II the buyer can't otherwise
be suited"
V. "Nothing could be fairer."
A. Nothing Aid the people see It."
y. "Well, l thank you, sir, for your polite
4. "Not at all. It's pleasure to sofve you.
Call again; and be sure Of the pl9Ge-Wana-
maker 4 Browns Oak Hall( 1Gh-East cor
ner Sixth and Market" "
Y. THANK youl shall be happy to do no.
The Morning herald., 1876-05-08
Contonniol Races.
philadelphia Sunday Mercury j

Among other attractions presented to our
visitors during the Centennial, those of the
turf, and the noble excitement of the con-
tests of blooded horses will not be lacking,
the list Is rounded and complete. A splendid
opening has been arranged to take place at
Suffolk Park, commencing on Monday, May
18th, and continuing until Thursday, May
18th, inclusive. During the four days
racing SEINE of the finest horses in the
country will exhibit their speed, constitut-
ing this, without doubt, one of the most
attractive trotting meeting ever witnessed.
The first days races will be divided into
three classes, for 2.33, 20 and $50 classes,
with purses of $1,000, 81 800 and $4,000,
respectively. For the first three, nine en-
tries, for the second, six and for the third,
seven entire. These are all first-class fly
ers, and will give capital and most excit-
ing series of contests. The races for the
remaining days are equally attractive.
Messrs. Steel and Galloway, the managers,
announce that two excursion trains will
leave Broad and Prime for the Park on each
day at 1: 80 and 2:l5 P. M, respectively.
The Morning herald., 1876-05-08
A MATTER Of POPULAR INTEREST,

We oondense/{tom the Leh&0h Beqtaer the
Philadeln Mia /Wanamaker& & Browns " Largest
Clothing [06se in America" A visitor and
attendant4fe the speakers:
vtsitor: "What % corner is the BuildiSg ID S en- ~
Market. Please note the SIXTH, for some
strangers seeking Oak Hall, have been misled
by designing persons"
-, v;"M is Z perfectly colossal Do you know
's 4. usHs5S "i2oSS Square feet-es on Market, and
$50 odd on Sixth, six stories high, has over
three acres q flooring. and covers space once
0essR1sd 0ess p5sdss sy twenty different eus'-
n'Do you use steam m-power?'
for the freight and passenger elevators, and the
boilers steam for heating, and the other opera
tions of the hou e."
V. "What order do you take with goodsT'
A; "They are first ope1ed and arranged In
tn the basement, on long l2% counters, and taken
tof9fs toe reom On 5ns oon the
V. us inspecting the first operation?"
A. mo, sir, measuring. The goods are first
measured In the piece, then inspected. The
cloth passes over rollers In the face Of strong
behind the goods, watching with the eye Of q
hawk for the least pin-hole imperfection, and
marking every flaw, 80 that the cutter may see
and msdts syoid it when he comes to cut the gar
V. "You must employ an aryky Of cuttersr'
A. "Come to our fifth AooE and seei We
keep 70 hands all the til 1e cUAing up the cloth
into garments -beside 10 machines that do
dozen mems work eachlGt stroke"
", do you manufacture all your own
A: 1--WE do, and most carefully. Our ex-
aminers inspect every stitch and seam, and
certify to every garment as extra-wel1 made
before We put our ticket on it, and become
responsible for it."
"; your system must save you great
A. I'm every direction, sir. tits system
md economy we practice all the wse through,
neons that enables ss %e 9s Is to put to tho
w., After inspecting the work, what becomes
A. Before 1t goes into Stock IT is Ackaed.
Every single garment has its number and
other points noted on 1t, 80 that Its entire his
tory can be traced without fail. upon our
v. You must have 80 or 40 salemenY
A: "Why sir on busy days you maYsee 100
IN the various rooms and suites o9 rooms,
selling to the throngs Of customers."/
~. N."Do you1 ys1 do an order bu>1e BY mail
A. VERY great. All over the country. Our
The Morning herald., 1876-05-08
Our Miniature Poster.

"Henry "" will be played at the Acad-
envy of Music, ,Phiiadelphea, on Wednesday
Mcbride, 72s Market street, cap suit all
in carpets, oil cloths and window shades.
A Dubuque girl who took young man
70 leap year party, asked him for chew
of tobacco while they were going home, and
the ill-mannered fellow wouldn't let her
have any.
Mr. De Wolf, 80 Market street, has
opened full stock of spring goods suitable
for mems, boys or children's wear.
We have been trying to work something
out of the name of the Japanese commits
sioner, General Saigo. He comes from a
foreign nation, and there ought to be some-
thing about his foreign-aceous name, but
we can't fetch it. Will the Norristown
Herald assist Philadelphia Bulletin.
Well try, but its Saigo-ing to be difficult
task.-Norristo,o, Herald.
Ryan has stocked his Centennial News
Office. COZ Market street, with complete
supply of base ball implements.
The average Milwaukee reporter, having
eve, now finds in Lake Michigan sea ser
peuC Will uub otIlpcu AAAo Vuo AhAOA AS"A
flag. Two drinks more would have put
spectacles on that skull and made the re-
porter sec star. as we'll as stripes.-N 7.
Herald.
The cheapest shoe store in the city Is
Danahee's Seventh and Poplar streets.
Ex-TreasuSW SWANSpinner has considerably
improved inS ANi since his visit to Florida;
but his sig still suffering from a
ristocn Il
All kE of malt or barleyr sale at Adair's,
FourtNran or corn meal,
ItN r. BErz's MALT Hoprson BY the
nap In wealth syr-
u,AN STREET BEL. CALLcs not soothing
" ,,,rr ,rr,r,ru,. orlsans Rspub.
alt Sprouts are famous for their MT cold OF
and milk making qualities. Pip curea
per ton. Special terms made NJ !ay 4
The Morning herald., 1876-05-08
Musical and Dramatic Notes.

uuxlc01 and Dramatic Notes.
The Romea Theatre in Madrid has gone
up in smoke.
Mr.. H. D. Palmer sailed from Liverpool
on the 4th inst.
Brunn has gone into ecstacies over Offeu-
bach's "Kakadu."
The Olympic Theatre, New York, has
made hit with "Humpty Dumpty.".
The Lyceum will be opened by the Aimee
Opera Bouffe Company in August.
sgnor Tamberik is engaged for the next
Italian opera season at Madrid.
Eighteen operas and four ballets were
brought out during the past season at Cairo,
Egypt.
Nine. Luehesi (Miss Bruntin), an En-
glish lady, has made very successful de-
but at Florence.
Madame Christine Nilsson made her first
appearance at Her Majesty's Opera, London,
on April 20.
One week ago lee formed in the neigh
borhood Of Dover, now the people are using
fans and drinking juleps.
Miss Georgiana Drew has become quite
popular with the New York public, and
plays admirably in "Pique."
Salvini has been playing in Dublin. The
theatre was filled to suffocation to see his
Othello, and his success was decided.
Among late artistic arrivals at New York
are Mile. Aimee, Mr.. William Candidus, Mr.
Max Pinner and Mr.. Henri Kowalski.
At the Globe Theatre this week, Mr.. T.
M. Hengler is engaged and the new bur-
iesque entitled "Arrah ma Brogue" will be
brought out.
Carl Rosa, with his English Opera Com
pany, Is pursuing steady career of popular
Triumph in England, eclipsing' all Italian
opposition.
Mile. Rosavella (Miss Blanche Tucker)
advised by some Of the London critics to
uevote couple of years TO study before
she essays opera again.
ofenbach has not vet arranged his pro-
grsmme for the opening Of the season at
uiimorc's Garden. The first grand rehear-
Sal takes place on Monday. ....
, Charles Mathews never played Joseph
surface. II would be easter to name the
Ight comedy parts he has not played than
!" give list of those he has.
One day last week horse owned near
saincess s Anne, ran away with the csrrisp
tnu Jumped into the Pocomoke RiY \
.t.a.g .UtIsa.xing his neck and killing himself tx tx
sS ss II issif lss 4 ~ $50 1s " n Qu
The Morning herald., 1876-05-08
GINAN CIA L..

FINANCIAL.
WILMINGTON, May 6.
GOLD AND BOND QUOTATIONS..
Reported by Craise. johnson g. Co., Bank
,rs and RrOk ers, sixth and Market SITS.
The Morning herald., 1876-05-08
SEEDS.

SNOWFLAKE POTATO.
y One Of the earliest. Flesh snow white;
when boiled of o lightness almost approach
ing snowflake. -1.
EXTRA EARLY VERMONT. OF large
size, similar to and earlier than the Early
Rose; Of superior quality and yfeld.
KING OF THE EAkLIES. Fine. large
potato, and very productive.
Extra Early, Carter's, Tom Thumb, Little
Gem and kaxton's Alpha Peas; White and
Black Seeded Wax Beans, Cabbage, Radish.
Beet, Tomato. Egg Plant and all tho IA
vorite Garden Seeds.
CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS, HERB
SEEDS. ETQ
Those wanting fresh and reliable seeds
from the well-known grower, H. A. Dreer,
should give us q call. Having several
years. experience. we can offer we arti-
ele at a. low price as can be Phila-
delphia or elsewhere. .A IL
SMW IA N.
1sas Taaa5sSssss, DeE
xsax1p evssd ,S
The Morning herald., 1876-05-08

Much indignation was aroused in Stam-
ford, Conn.,, recently, by the posters of .
female minstrel company. Such an out
rage was unheard of in the statd old town.
The good young men at once took action
against it, and the churches denounced the
performance. The company had, however,
already procured license, and their ap-
pearance could not be prevented. Notwith-
standing the action of the good young men,
the hall was packed.
The Morning herald., 1876-05-08
THE wlDow.
ar,d nv her siGhs.

Her garD .SsTSe .;s%sur ys,,s or 1sa her esU syss
ifa fEapshrines her aud her story ~
,oon,,ne girl, nor spinster tart,
NO a,i things that become her;
Sne ,s. a her beauty, and her heart
ne, 10 a in their Indian Summer
The Morning herald., 1876-05-08
Personal.

The Prince Imperial Of France is still
studying artillery.
The administration papers abuse custer
worse than they did Belknap.
u,,nois has big religious revivals, and the
pannhlicaps are afraid Of losing the State.
A. . child Macaulay said, Mamma, in
,,s,rv n, shall be my bread and attention my
butter"
Now Workers have taken 40 seats for
Anna Dickinson's first appearance on Mon
day evening in Boston.
While Ole Bull fs fildling in Europe his
,,;fs lives in Wisconsin with her mother and
translates Morse love stories.
Darwin SAYS monkey reasons, because
one that was scratched by pet kitten bit
off the points of her claws.
The Republicans of California are united
and harmonious, and Leland Stanford, who
sold them out to the Democrats, feels blue.
The Augusta (Ga.) Chronicle insists that
vhen women will treat ministers exactly as
thew treat other men there will be fewer
scandals than there are now.
ADr. Smith insists that while condensed
milk fattens children 1t is not 50 nourishing
"A p1re milk, nor does it enable them 80
readily to resist the attacks of diseases.
AParsian spreads straw in front of but
ter booths, and every night he boils the
straw until the grease rises to the top OF
h,,tk ho Aa01p IN q rv
cooks.
The Boston Post thinks that the revival
Of coaching will effect the revival of the
picturesque and that it will set going cor
don of quiet country inns around the larger
and older cities.
At the Town Hall, Brighton, the famous
English watering place, distinguished visi-
tors give lectures and exhibitions-a phase
of social life which might be BEAUTIFULLY
initiated at several of our American water
ing places.
Mr.. Price quotes curious sentence from
evidence given by Mr.. Samuel Jones Lloyd
(now Lord Overstone) in 1910, before a
Parliamentary committee:-"1 think joint
stock banks are deficient in everything
requisite for the conduct of banking bust
ness, except extended responsibility"
Two Japanese naval officers will shortly
arrive in England, and will be given ap-
pointmsnts in ships of the Royal Navy, In
order that they may gain some practical
knowledge of the internal economy of Her
Majestys ships for the information and
guidance of the Japan government.
letter received at Kegasha, on the coast
Labrador, says that there is great destitu-
ton all along the coast. At Berthier de
Belle Chasse man named Peter Blaie died
from starvation. Seal catching is fail
ure this season, and inhabitants along the
coast are awaiting with the greatest anx-
iety the arrival OF the first schooner with
provisions, which left Quebec ten or twelve
days ago.
Story of an English bishop:-From Eus
ton station, the other day, an old man was
carrying a heavy load toward Regent S
Park. The weight was evidently too much
for his strength. A clerical gentleman in
The garments of bishop saw this, and
lifting the load from the old mans shoulder
to his own, and bore it, followed by crowd
Of astonshed oniookers, to the cab stand at
Portland street station. Here he handed
over the load and it's rightful bearer to
CAB, paid the fare and went on his way.
The Morning herald., 1876-05-08
GROCERIES.


Ox-roSaun' - ox'1oNauE
A whole tongue prepared in jelly, put up
in four pound cans, at about the price Of
the raw article.
DAVIS DIAMOND HAMS,
GARDNER ANDsHIPPS "PINEAPPLE'
HAMS.
MAPLE SUGAR, (genuine),
MAPLE SYRUP. (pure),
Canned Goods and Dried Fruits Of every
variety.
aur23-ly Eighth and Market SITS.
DUTTER! BUTTER! BUTTER!
-... G. MESSICK,
Stalls Nos. H, 4S and 40 Third Street Mar.
I. li.. ket H0use.
Having made arrangements 70 receive
regular shipments Of butter rom the WeG ;.
lheWill constantly have atIhlg gtallp 9 leIv
supply of PNNae Print, 1eal and Tup Rutt
asvssy ~ 80. !. 1. ~ lst ID s!1s M
The Morning herald., 1876-05-08
City Items.

Childrens' and boys all wool suits are
selling for 81 and S., at the great Boston
Clothing House, 207 Market street, VIII.
mingtOn, Del.
Mothers buy their childre MS clothing at
the Boston House, 207 Market street, Will
mington, Del.
pants for rs cents, ii % 81 25, 81 5O,. $780, and
50 80 by calling at the Boston Clothing
House, 2O7 Market street.
The Morning herald., 1876-05-08
PHlLADELPHl MARK FITS.
stock Market.
PHILADELPHIA. May 6 1879

PHILADELPHIA, May 1870.
told ll274@ll3 Phila & Read
Silver 100 @l02 kR, l@ilM
S. 1881 l22A@l22H North Penn d.
"s-n,s leas ll456Mll4N "hila & Erie l7Mml71a
"July 1885, llSI@ll9 OC&A RR lON@l0ss
"July Is III @l N lehtgh Val 5aNa5S ,
"J,uy:lstiS l22ssl0-- "Nav Stock 4G Mals1I
lU-40s l185s@lllSA Catawissa r o.
New 5s ll7N@Il7T do pred - G.
,-ity Is. newlOSL Sd1 1881 N Central K -hn-.I
500 sof NJl3434 Obs fieston vile 321s@32M
Penna RR q -
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-10-28
Cutting Steel With Soft Iron.

Jacob Reese, of Pittsburgh, Pa, had
long endeavored to construct machine
to cut hardened cold steel. He accom-
plished it at length by means of saw
of soft wrought iron--merely circular
disk-rotating at high velocity. With
low speed this would not out at all; but
when running aOOut zo,ouU Ieet per
minute the disk cut through steel rapid
ly, giving out an immense cascade OF
sparks in the operation. 1t was found
on examining the debris beneath the
disk that the particles of steel were not
simply rubbed off. They were welded
together in a pyramid like stalagmite
or the snow circles on the top of Mount
Washington. Professor Hedrick ascer-
tanned that real fusion had taken place
among the particles of steel. The disk
is very little heated, but the steel is &C
tually melted and drops down. Yet the
bar on each side of the cut is not heated
enough to draw the temper or oridize
the metal. Solid bars of steel, OF two
or three inches in diameter, are thus
cut through in as many minutes. The
soft metal disk is about forty.two inches
in diameter. The naked hands may be
passed through the jet or stream of fly
ing sparks during the operation without
being burned, since the particles of
melted metal are in the condition known
as the spheroidal state.