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The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1878-10-24
DUST EXPLOSIONS

ApropoS to the discussion concern
ing -four mill explosions we are in.
formed that the burning of the large
fertilizer mandatory in the town of
Luke, near the Chicago stock yards,
in January, 1874, was due to a like
cause, that is, the ignition and explo.
sion of fine dust.
The building was Of wood, one sto-
ry, 70 100 feet with wooden addi-
ton about 20 feet square. In the
main building the fertilizer was man
ufactured from the blood and tank
stuff received from the neighboring
packing houses; mixed together they
were fed into a long revolving cylin-
ucI iron. through winch flame coz
stantly passed, and were delivered as
a fertilizer containing from Is to ls
per cent moisture. The fertilizer
was then fed into pulverizer, which
reduced it to a fine powder. and blew
it through ID long tin pipe Onto which
hot air from a heater Was also admit.
ted into cylindrical sleeves or boilers
OF different grades, which terminated
the pipe and which were located in
the 20 feet square building. After
the material had passed through the
boilers it contained but from to 8
per cent Of moisture. The boltiug
room always contained hot air, hot
steam, some ammoniacal gases, and
the fine floating dust of animal mat
ter.
About week before the destruc-
ton of the works one of the Workmen
entered the room, with a lantern. to
clean the boilers: as the dust soon
settled on the lantern glass and OBJ
scured the light he opened it TO take
the lamp out that he might see bet
ter; an instantaneous explosion fol-
lowed, and he was thrown down. and
his hair, face, hands, and clothes bad
~ scorched. The force Of the explo-
sion, was, however, expended through
the open door, and no further damage
resulted.
A week after this occurrence, on
another occasion Of the clogging of
the boilers, the Intelligent foreman Of
the factory entered the room with the
lantern, with two Of the workmen,
and repeated the interesting perform
ance of exposing the naked light, with
disastrous results; the explosion shook
from the beams and rafters Of the
buildings the long accumulation of
dry fertilizing dust, which was at
once ignited by the burning gas, and
the whole building was instantly filled
with fame and burned TO the ground.
From this it is evident that the dry
dust Of auimal as we'll as that of veg
etab,e matter will take fire and gener-
ate gas with explosive rapidly, pro-
ylded the necessary conditions are
presented, that is, sufficient and init
mate mixture with air and the TEN
perature with burning lamp. In
this case the conditions were compli-
Gated by the presence Of steam and
ammoniacal gases, which. however,
contrary TO what would have been
predicted of them, apparently excited
no preventive influence.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1878-10-24

to the warning which the body gives
in its protests to discomfort. It is
said by some to be heroic and hardy
winter. But it may that the hero or
heroine is simply indolent, and afraid
OF the labor or care involved by 60
ing into winter quarters.
The trees retain their foliage in
luxurient green, and all vegetation is
very rank. This late verdure is beau
tiful, but, like many beautiful things,
treacherous. Trees may have
malaria lurking about them, more
especially when the heat of noon is in
wide contrast to the cold of midnight.
Natures chemical processes of the
kind that are injurious to the human
constitution are accelerated in au.
tumn. AS in the laboratory the man.
ipulatiOns OF the operator give off
gases, so in nature the combinations
and changes which are constantly 60
ing Oh affect the wider circle of that
grand laboratory, the world which we
inhabit. The housekeeper must
guard against these influences. The
sunlight must be admitted to dwell
ings-the midnight it is well enough
TO keep out, except so far as to pro-
vide ventilation. Philosophers tell
us of the ''storing of heat A SIM
pie test and proof of this theory
is in the warming of the house by the
cheerful sun, and the storing of the
heat by preventing it's escape as the
decline of day weakens the warming
rays.
Another seasonable hint is in order,
IN which the fire brigade and the in
surance companies are also interested.
The heating apparatus of every build
ing, whether used for dwelling or for
business purposes, should be thor.
onghly examined and put in complete
repair. Metal corrodes during the
summer and fues become choked.
Hence, from the neglect of precau-
ton, cold weather is ushered in by
fire alarms, and the report of casual
ties raises from slight up to serious
CONGREGATIONS. Now is the time for
the housekeeper's tour Of inspection
over the premises with glance at
the coal bin, if that is not already
tllled.) All these preparations may
be conducted leisurely and comforta-
bly, at this time, with no interruption
from cold hands. And if mechanics
are needed, they will come for the
calling, and be glad Of the opportuni-
ty. A month hence, when the cry is
universal, you might as well call
'spirits from the vastly deep" as in
woke the stove dealers and the plumb
er.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1878-10-24
SCIENCE.
LABOR IN BELGIUM.

| James K. Weaver, United States
| consul in Antwerp. Belgium, reports
TO the department Of state that labor
/ is rarely performed in that country
by the piece or job. The men oppose
| vigorously any attempt to change the
present custom of work by the hour
or by the day. They work II hours a
day in summer and 10 in winter.
hey keep Sundays and numerous
holidays, averaging only % working
days in a month. The Whole family
works. Mothers leave their babies in
the nurseries, where they are kept al
most gratuitously, while the mother
IS at work with her older children.
Since the extensive importation Of
American bacon. the poorer classes
can indulge in meat. as a small part of
their food. The middle classes break
fast at six on pork; bread. butter and
coffee, at ten clock they have bread
butter and a glass of gin; at noon.
soup OF meat and vegetables; at p.
NJ, bread, butter and coffee: in the
evening. potatoes, buttermilk, broth.
bread and butter, and occasionally
tea. Economical kitchens" have
been successful in providing the poor
er classes with good meals at small
prices. The earnings of the laborers
too often go to the dramshops. When
health fails. the father dies. and
starvation threatens. the poor houss
is Of easy access. The state. the
churoii, and charitable institutions
provide the means of existence or the
cost of burial in such cases. None
are permitted 10 beg. If too lazy to
wcrkthey 60 10 the workhouse; if
sick or iufrm. to the hospital or
aims house.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1878-10-24

AUTUMN SUGGESTIONS

Very decided changes in tempera-
ture comes about at this season, and
often without warning. Fresh, cool
days are followed by others warm and
moist. The Philadelphia Ledger
tells its readers that il is unhealthy
TO shiver. and not either pleasant or
salutaTy TO sit about while under the
sensation Of even slight cold.
Housekeepers should take care that
some apartment In their dwellings is
sufficiently warmed by store CT range
or furnace TO be comfortable. Health,
no less than personal satisfaction, is
involved in this matter. The slight
ailments and occasional serious
diseases which mark the change of
season usually arise from inattention
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1878-10-24

gloves, when worn by a member of
MS family. After wearing them a
Gay or two the patient was attacked
with peculiar blistering and swell
ing OF both hands, which increased to
such an extent that for three weeks
she was compelled to carry her hands
IN sling, suffering acute pain, and
being, Of course, unable either to feed
or dress herself. Inquiries among
the writer's friends, discover three
| other ladies similarly afflicted.
| "A German medical journal reports
4 case Of serious poisoning by pair
OF navy blue kids. Dress goods of
wooden, silk, and cotton have been
found to contain arsenic in danger
Gus quantities; so also gentlemen S
underclothing, socks, hat Innings. and
the Innings of boots and shoes. Pro-
lessor Nichols, of the Massachusetts,
institute Of Technology, reports the
examination of a lady's dress which
contained eight grains of arsenic to
the square foot. In Troy, N. Y,
lately. the death of child has been
attributed to arsenic sucked from a
veil which had been thrown over the
child's crib to keep off flies.
At this rate it will soon become
necessary to test for arsenic all goods
purchased before venturing to wear
them; or else the label-.warrented
to contain no poisonous dye"-will
have to be adopted by all honest and
reliable makers. Hitherto, we be.
lieve the retail dealer has not been
held legally responsible for damage
done i'll this way. We Go not know
that he can be-eXcept on the charge
of dispensing poisons without a
license. Evidently, however, some.
thing should be done to put stop to
the rapidly increasing evil. If the
obnoxious tints cannot be secured
safely as well as cheaply, then they
ought to be prohibited. and another
process Of dyeing made imperative.
Our young chemists will find fruit
full field for the exercise Of their in.
ventive powers in the production OF
the needed dyes.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1878-10-24
WITT AND HuM0R.

Teacher: "What kind of verb is
love y Young lady pupil: IA fine.
night verb
A sudden flag When
you abruptly SIT down Oh the stone
pavement.
The butcher who sells entails for
soup, and calves heads for dinner,
undoubtly makes both ends meat.
A boy ''out of elbows was asked
the cause, and replied, II laughed in
my sleeves till l burst Them
1t is the experience Of circus pro-
prietOrs that one stock Of clowns
jokes will outlast seven sets of canvas
covering.
Tommy. my son, what is longi-
tude 2 "A clothes-line. papa .
Prove it my san" because 1t
stretches from pole to pole"
Mr.. Sturgeon says that "o:en.ail
preachers should not bawl themselves
to DEATH" but we are not able to SCI
it in that light.
Don't worry about my going away
my darling. Absence, You know
makes the heart grow fonder.' "Of
somebody else" added the darling.
Taking him down-Y Young lady to
junior: "Man should not be alone r
Junior: Correct - Young lady
therefore he should buy dog!'
''Bedad ! Look at the haste, wild hit
two toothpicks stickin out er his
mout y was how the first sight of az
elephant affected Bridget Muldoon.
II meant to have told you Of tina
hole" said gentleman to his frient
who, walking in his garden. stumbled
into a pit Of water. "No matter
said the friend, Il have found it,"
Elder sister-"Oh, you fancy your
self very wise, dare say, my dear
but l could give you wrinkle O
two" Younger sister-"No doubt
and never miss them" 4.
Don't talk platitudes to a man il
distress. What consolation Is It IT,,
drowning man to be assured that Their.
is good ground only eight and hal
feet below his toes!
First Yokel: What be the doing Of
jeans Second ditto: Nothing. WhaI
be you! First ditto: Winding tn.
children. Second ditto: Where b,
they! First ditto: DANCED if OF know
Freshman: Where shall I (ine
Darwin works :" Librarian: .sWha
do you want with Darwini Freshman
Il want his Origin Of Speeches. SO a
to find out something about thi
finance question"
The SorneryilIe Journal has dis
covered why so many Chicago gill
are in consumption. 1t is because
having such large feet, they are con
stantly taking cold, 50 much Of tn.
body being on the ground.
do yon call that cIothesi" sal
sternly British custom official TO tn
woman who had sworn that the.
was nothing in her trunk but clothei
for herself and husband. and as h
spoke he pointed TO six bottles o
brandy.-"Yes," said she softly
these are his night-caps."
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1878-10-24
POISONOUS HATS. GLOVES, STOCK
INGS AND CLOTHING.

l. Is not long since several cases Of
arsenical poisoning were traced to the
wearing Of scarlet and blue stockings.
Next came a somewhat remarkable
case IN which the mischief was traced
30 a highly colored hat lining. More
recently English and German papers.
medical and other. have called atten-
ton to dangerous gloves. In the Lon
don Times the writer describes the
poisonous effects of a pair of the
fashionable ssbronze green" silk
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1878-02-08
WAR CLOSED.

Terms of peace have been agreed
upon and according to sn Adriono
pie dispatch, signed by the respective
parties. Orders suspending hostiltiel
were Immediately to be dispatched
to all the armies in the field, and the
Turkish forces were TO evacuate all
the Danubian fortresses and Ere.
roum, The conditions of the proto-
col are as follows:
First. The erection of Bulgaria
into a principality.
Second. A war indemnity, or ter
ritory in compensation.
Third Independence of Rouman-
la, Servia and Montenegro, with in
crease of territory for each.
Fourth. Reforms in Bosnia and
Herzegovina.
Fifth. An Interior understanding
between the Sutton and the Gar re-
garding the Dardanelles.
Sixth. Evacuation of the Danu-
bian fortrssses and Erzeroum.
Hobart Pasha has received orders
to hold the feet in readiness to sail,
it is believed for the Piraaus.
Mehemet Ali Pasha has been ap-
pointed to the command of the
troops in Crete and Adassidss. A
Christian has been appointed Gov
ernor of the island.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1878-02-08
From the NY Times


The table comparing the condition of
the National Treasury year ago with its
condition on Friday last has several inter-
esting points. It shows an aggregate gain
in coin of $40, 900, 900, and net gain in
the amount held free from outstanding liza
bilities Of over $54, 900, 0O0 The coin in the
Treasury, added to that held by the New
York banks, at the close Of business yes
terday reaches total Of nearly 100000
900. The outstanding legal tenders have
been diminished $15,sOO, 600 during the
year, while the amount Of silver in eireula-
tion has been increased $11, goo OOO I'm
ring the psst seven months of the eurrent
fiscal year, ths payment of the public debt
has been At the average rate of two and a
quarter millions month, against less than
one million and quarter during the cor
responding period Of the last fiscal year.
The value OF our imports was $53. 600, 900
greater in 1877 than in 1876, and of our
exports $50, 900, 900 grsatsr, leaving, how
ever, a trade balance in favor Of the Uni
ted States Of $40, goo. 900. These figures
are indications of returning prosperity,
however completely their tendency may be
reversed after few months Of reckless
and unprineiplsd financial experimenting
in Congress.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1878-02-08

Mr.. August Belmont has become
somewhat diIgusted with the Democ-
racy and its driftings, as the party
has left the paths of the fathers and
become degenerate. In an address
before a New York audience, the
other evening, he empasized the fact,
that the principles und arlying the
foundations of the great democratic
party are those embodied in the
question of sound currency, free trade
and honest rule. He insisted that
the departure of portion of the
democracy, especially in the West,
from these essential principles is due
in measure to the absorption of the
party press in fractional jsalousies,
quarrels and intrigues which so oc-
cupy their time and space as to leave
them but little opportunity to ''in-
struct their readers in the democracy
of Jackson and Jefferson, which dur
ing SO many years rendered us the
envy and admiration of the civilized
world"
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1878-02-08
Mr.. William Wheeler HubbellI

Mr. William Wheeler HubbellI
the inventor of goloid, has had some
Of his proposed dollars struck off at
the mint. The new coin is about as
large as a silver half-doIlsr, aud con-
tains one twenty-ffth gold;it weighs
25s grains. Its polish and brightness
are remarkable. The inventor claims
that the coin is more durable than
either silver OF gold,an will not OK
ldlze, which, on q coinage of $780,
100000, represents an annual saving
of 100000, besides profit on coin
age, with silver at fifty-four pence,
of S5, ,0OO,OOO Goloid has the dense
ring of gold, not the light jingle of
silver,is the deDsest of metals except
gold and platina, polishes and wears
brightly by use, and feels clean to
the touch. Gold coin is easily coun-
terfeited in color by metallic alloys
of copper. 1t is more difficult to
counterfeit goloid on account of it,
density, color, cleanliness and resist
ance to wear and ordinary oxidizing
elements incident to use. In thess
particulars combined it cannot Ce
counterfeited.
Grain hiss heen shipped to BaltimOr'
from St. Louis for the ridiculously low cul
rates-of 25cts. hundred for large ship
ments. The Baltimore & Ohio and th'
Psnsylvania roads are those named in con
neetion with this arrangement.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1878-02-08

France has sufficiently recovered
from the late disturbed condition of
her affairs to. assert herself in the
pending negotiations between Rus
sia and Turkey. Gambetta speak
ing for her, says that the principles
of the treaty of Paris must be held
controlling and Russia must be al
lowed to acquire nothing without
the consent of a European congress.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1878-02-08


The reorganizing bill before the
legislature, and which has attracted
SO much comment IN the last few days
from the large lobby that has been
in waiting upon the legislature for
carrying it through, is thus formally
alluded to IN the Leader of Monday
last:
''The reorganization bill is fat and
can never pass" said a Democrat
yesterday, "and told you it would
be from the beginning, There is not
money enough in the business. 1t
would be shabby to pay the members
who should vote for the bill leHs than
$500 apiece and the little SIO's which
few dissatisfied, discharged patrol
men and others will subscribe, don't
90 far in liquidating such fees. Nc
sir, it Is sure to stick"
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1878-02-08

The Democracy is not succeeding
in its pet projects so well as was ex-
pectsd. The plan was to reduce the
tax on whisky and put it upon tea
and coffee-cheap whisky and dear
tea and coffee is the ticket. Tea and
coffee do not make Democratic vot-
ers, but whisky has potency that
cannot be resisted. Mr.. Foster got
a resolution through the House, how
ever, declaring that it was inexpsdi-
snt at this time to reduce the tax on
whisky, and the Democracy are in
despair. 1t is probable that they
win meet with no better success in
their efforts to make tea and coffee
dear.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1878-02-08
Home Insurance Company.
STATE OF OHIO.
INSURANCE DEPARTMENT.

w HEREAS, the Home Insurance
w Company, located at New York, in
the State of New York, has filed in this office
a sworn statement. by the proper officers
thereof, showing its condition and business,
and has compiled in all respects with the
laws of this State relating to Fire Insurance
Companies incorporated by other States of
the United States:
Now, therefore, in pursuance of Law, L,
William d. Hill, Superintendent OF Insurance
of the State of Ohio, do hereby certify that
said company is authorized to transact its
appropriate business of Fire Insurance in this
State in accordance with law, during the cur
rent year. The condition and business of
said company at the date of such statement
December 3lst, 1S77) is shown as follows:
Aggregate Amount Unavailable As
sets. ....-.. - .........-. 50 10y, ,526 75
Aggregate amount Of Liabilities
Except capitaD including rein
suranee .--..-..--..------.-.----- Z,t92-SS3.I'
Net Assets. 81, ,O16 7Os 02
Amount of actual paid up Capital 5000 100
Surplus. s......--..-.-.-........S1 81 ole, ,7O3 02
Amount of Income for the year in
Amount of Expenditures for the
year in cash g SS4 sol 80
In Witness Whereof I have hereunto sub
scribed my name, and caused the seal of my
office to be affixed the day and year above
written. W. d. HILL, Superintendent.
Henry Fassett Act at Ashtahula q
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1878-02-08

The N. Y. Tribune incidentally al
ludes to the claim so isrcely mads, and
maintained, that the demonetizing act of
1873, was passed in secrecy, and SNUG
gled through by paid agent, sent over
by English bond-holders, and repeats what
has been affirmed and rsaffimed, in the
IELEoRAPH-that the bill was submitted
70 Congress early in 1870, passed. the SEN
ats early IN 1871, and the House more
shAn year later; was repassed by the
I'et peilaIe IN Jan. following, and after going
DoIore conference committee, became a
law, really three years after #, first on
pearance. If that was secret. what ar. Po
to say OF the hurried passage Of the Bland
bill? ---U
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1878-02-08
Wholesale Prices,
TO CLOSE OUT.

AS we do not intend to carry
over any heavy woolen goods,
we have made prices so low on
above articles as must insure
speedy sale.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1878-02-08

Gov. Mcclellan, of New Jersey, it is
said, was going to write a public docn-
ment, the other day, but unfortunately,
some one had left second inkstand upon
his desk. and such was the difficulty of de-
Gliding which he should DIP his pen into,
that the document has not yet been be-
OuD
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1878-02-08

The annoyance occasioned by the cOntinu-
al crying of the Baby at nnce ceases when the
cause is (asit should bel promptly removed
by using DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup. . cents per
bottle 1t
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1878-02-08

We are glad to hear it. Our druggist in
forms us that DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup sells
better than any other medicine, and always
gives satisfaction. 1t
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1878-02-08
CARLISLE g. TYLER.
Road NOticz.

Hheumatism, Epilepsy, Paralysis, Dyspep-
sia, Blood Poison Muscular NeTvons i1iseoP
es, Premature Decay Loss OF Manhood and
vital Power. speedily and permanently cured
Appliances. The profession use and com
mend them. Are worn without being notice.
able and cure when everything else fails
for Weak ness and Kidneys, So 90; suspenso
ries, $500; Bands, Armlets AnkletR. Knee
Caps, $500 each. Illustrated Pamphlets Free
Address, GaIyanO-medleal Association,
l465-1bi6 q East Ninth St., New York.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1878-02-08

The following is from the. Cincin-
natl Times:
Representative Thorp, of Asbta-
bula County, is a commendable ex-
ample in the way of condensed Leg
islativs oratory. We give his speech
in full on the Judicial Salary bill as
a model for brevity and telling eff
feet:
Mr.. Speaker:-The time for in
crsasing judicial offices, raising Nsal-
aries of officials, and increasing taxa
tion and expenditures, is not when
the unemployed people are asking
for bread.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1878-02-08

The last hope the Louisiana Re
turning Board had of having a fair
trial is gone. Judge Bradley has
decided adversely to their petition
that their cases might be transferred
to the United States Court, and they
will now go through the formality
of being heard by jury already de
termined to find them guilty in spite
of all the evidence in Louisiana.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-01-03

We are uninformed as to the an.
nual exports of silver to India,
China and the Straits previous to
1851, but assume that they were
less than since that date, which
being SO, the exports this year are
the greatest known, viz: sos, 000,-
COO to the 26th instant.
The greatest amount in former
years was $50, $50, 600, in 1857. The
amounts exported during the pres
ent year, were approximately as
follows: From Southampton, $780,
O00, 900; from San Francisco, $19,-
600, 900; from Marseilles, 81, 000,0 900:
from Venice, $4,000, 900.
We take pleasure in acknowledge
ing the prompt responses of per-
sons applied to for information,
and to whose cordial cooperation
we are indebted for much of the
data necessary to our compilations.
JNo. J. VALENTINE,
General Superintendent.