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SMASH! WENT THE BIG GUN.
DIR. Justine Fires n Dynamite Shell
With Surprising Effect.

D.. j. Gil bert Justines experiment at
Perryvie, n. Y, in firing shells charged
with dynamite from Blakely rifle. ended
with tremendous explosion at the first
shot The bi" gun went all to pieces, hurl-
ing massive chunks of iron in all directions
among hundreds of spectators, and that all
escaped death or serious injury was miracu-
lous. As it was, only one OF two were
slightly injured.
The experiment was conducted in large
ravine near Perryville. The gun used was a
Blakely rifle Of nine-inch bore, which had
done good service on the Confederate side in
the war of the rebellion. The target was an
almost perpendicular cliff of solid rock one
third OF n mile away, over which the water
rushes in a series of cascades into the ravine.
Six nine-ineh shells, forty-four inches long,
had been prepared for the occasion. Eacn
consisted OF an outer shell of seyen-six.
teenths-inch steel, enclosing all inner shell
which contained dynamite in cylindrical
wooden boxes. Cartridges of giant
powder were put into these boxes and
packed in resilient earth known as
powder, which burns slowly, was used for
firing the rifle.
1t was a little after 2 O'Clock when every
thing was IN readiness for the test.
Suddenly some on shouted; The fuse IL
fired;" and everybody held his breath. A
moment later there was puff of smoke. and
then tremendous report. In twinkling
huge m"sses of iron were spinning In the air
in all directions, and everybody had to look
out for himself. The tremendous energy Of
the dynamite shivered the big gun into a
thousand fragments. Inventor Justine and
Cassius Brand, a Syracuse shoe merchant,
were behind tree twenty yards away when
the breech Of the gun went whizzing by
them. Several doctors from Cazenovia and
Woodstock had taken refuge behind big
stump, about Is yards west of the gun. The
right arm OF the rifle shot over this stump,
bounding into the wafer and covering the
doctors with dirt and powder. Among
Others who had taken refuge behind this
stump was Lawyer Dennison, who secured
DR. Justine's patent. Mr.. Dennison was
peering over the stump to see the big gun go
off. thousand-pound piece of the right
arm grazed his head.
After the panic had subsidized everybody
rushed down into the rayine to see the de-
struction that the explosion hal wrought.
There was not a vestige of the big gun in the
T position it had originally occupied.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-06-05
To Ec Rigidly Enforced.

The failure of the British minister at
Washington to negotiate a satisfactory set.
Element with the United States government,
that would ensure Canadian sealers from
seizure by American cruisers in Bebring sea,
appears 10 have cited the Dominion gov
eminent to immedia action regarding the
rigid protection of the Atlantic inshore fish
cries in Canadian waters against the incur
sions of American fishing vessels. Minister
of fisheries Topper on his return to Ottawa
after his unsuccessful mission TO Washing
ton at once gave orders to have the fishing
protection cruisers got ready Immediately
for service. The Vieiant will be the first
cruiser on the fishing grounds. Last session
of Parliament the sum of 100000 was voted
for this service. II Is understood that the
instructions that are now being issued to
commanders of the cruisers are much more
stringent than those issued last year. and
the order goes that they are to be rigidly en-
forced
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-06-05
A burglar I'm a Womap's Dress.

a residence at Rayenna, o., was robbed
by g burglar during the temporary absence
Of the family in the evening. ASout nine
o'clock some Young men noticed the peculiar
appearance of yelled woman on the street
and decided to attempt a Irritation. The
stranger suddenly gathered no the feminine
skirts and ran down the streets. Being pur.
sued, the person entered the Etna House
and disappeared up stairs. Upon search
woman's dress, bonnet, and veil Were found
and the chase was renewed, when it was
learned that man had hurriedly left the
bui ding. The fellow was oyerhaule1 three
miles east of town and brought back. He
proved to be Frank Hook, local crook just
released from the Ohio peniteniiary for
burglary. He confessed having entered the
streeter residence, and said that he donned
female attire to enable him to leave the place
without detection. Hook is in Jail awaiting
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-06-05
AN lRATE FATHER
Thrashcs the Man Who Insultcd His
Daugb er.

Il. f. Hamilton, gambler and gay young
man of Birmingham, Ala. was severely
cowhidcd in the police court room while
court was in session, by George West, an old
and honored citizen, whose daughter had
been insulted by hamilton. Hamilton had
been trying to pay his attentions to Miss
West, but was not encouraged. Recently
he wrote her very insulting note, for
which he was arrested on complaint Ct
friend Of Miss Vests. As soon as the
young lady father heard Of it he started
out TO find Hamilton. They met in the
police court room and case was on trial.
West drew long rawhide from under
his coat and stuck Hamilton a half dozen
terrific blows III the face. The affair created
great excitement. West was fined for con.
tempt of court and arrested for the assault
Hamilton was badly punished and called
loudly for help.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-06-05
APASSE NIGER KILLED AT SEA.
-Four Men krocked Down the Gang
way by n Tremendous Wave

The steamer Circassian, at Quebec, from
Liverpool, encountered very rough passage
and the sea ran very high. One day the
weather was UNUSUALLY rough, and four
cabin rassengers-D. Valpy of Gasp, J.
Greig of Ottawa. Lieut.. War1er. Royal Navy.
and o. Frechettc, Spanish Consul at Quebec
were standing on the head OF the stairs
leading down 10 the silicon, gazing out at
the rough sea, when tremendous wave
struck the ship. washing her decks and strik-
ing the house of the gangvay, bursting in
the house and knocking tue men down
stairs 10 the floor of the s1loon
All were unconscious when picked UP.
The ships doctor found that Nalpy was
fatally. injured, his holy Icing terribly
bruised and bis skull fractured. He fingered
short time and then died, and was buried
at sea. Greis had his collar bone broken
and,Nas otherwise injured.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-06-05
Almost a Deserted Village.

One of the sma Ter country towns of
Maine that has been greatly changed
by time is Fayette, in Kennebec coun-
ty. Fifty-seycn years ago according
to the Augusta journal, at Fayette
Corner there were three churches, four
stores, two hotels, postoftice and
nearly thirty dwellings. Now, only
one church, the Baptist, remains, and
the stores and hotels have burned or
fallen down.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-06-05
Ninety-O One Were Burned.

The coroner's inquest into the cause Of the
Tongue Pointe tQue.) asylum fire is finish
Cd, the jury having to acknowledge that
they could not say how the fire broke out,
and making several recommendations as to
bow such bui dings should lie constructed.
a statement was also submitted by Reverend
Sister y. Charles showing that 81 inmates
were missing, instead of co. as formerly re-
ported, viz, 6 men, 8 sisters ard 50 women
patients.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-06-05
FATAL RUNAWAY ACCIDENT,
George NJ. Ramsey Killed at Cam
bi idec, Mass.


George NJ. Ramsey. Cambridge, Mass +,
Motel proprietor, was killed in a runaway
accident ut Lamhridgcport.
He was riding with Isaac y. Balch of
East Cambridge. and was Just returning
from Belmont. The nc idcnt occurred as
they were crossing Norfolk street. Cam
bridgeport. Just at that moment, without
any warning. a horse owned by Thomas
Tighc of Somcrville came running like mad
up the street. Blinded by fear, it dashed
into their vehicle, overturning il and ihr W.
ing the occupants with terrible force to the
ground. Mr.. Ba'ch escaped with few
bruises, while Mr.. Ramsey received HE
death blow. Blood was pouring rom his
nose, and his head va. severely dashed
Physicians were promptly summoned, and
thoG-i, they did oil that medical skill could
suggest, death resulted within a short time.
Mr.. Ramsey was "a years Old, and was
bora in Portsmouth, y. II.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-06-05
Practice Reitar Than Theory.

Mi Catch-You believe in Darwin
ism believe-thc survival of the iit-
test, the doctrine of selection, and all
that sort of thing"
Mr.. Backward-Ics.
Miss Catch--Um-ah-well, how is
it that you don't live up to your belief
and se.ect some one p rMunseY.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-06-05

To the city OF Liverpool, England,
must be awarded the somewhat doubtful
distinction of having the biggest work
house in the world. This huge institu-
tiou has ample accommodation for 45oG
inmates, which, happily, is scarcely ever
needed at one time.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-06-05

IT is proposed to levy duty of ten per
cent. upon all merchandise imported into
tne Congo Free State. Africa. the proceeds
10 be used in recuperating the private
fortune Of King Leopold If Belgium,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-06-05
Hoods
Sarsap arilla

+. rrepared from ssrssy arills pandelS. Mandrake
Dock Juniper Ferries and ether wellknown vege'a
bic remedies in sucb peculiar manner as TO oeriN'
the full medicinal value Of each II WI cure, ~nen
In the power of med.cin scrofula, SAT- kneun.
Sores. Polls. Pimples, ali Humors, Dyspepsia, o'f
,ouspesz Sick Headache. Indigestion, General peoF
,,y. catsrra, Rheumatism, Kidney aud Liver COM
rlssnts. II overcomes That Tired Feeling causedoy
change Of climate, season or lie
100 Doses One Dollar
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-06-05

Victor Hugo is TO have statue In the
Pantheon In Paris.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-06-05

II is said that refrigerator ears pay profit
oftwcnty-liNe to fifty per cent,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-06-05

Sir Narsls Free, will ha sent by Crlgin & Co,
Phia., Pa, 10 any QUO In Us, or Canaia, post
age paid, upon receipt of - DObhtnA' Electric
around earh bar. suAp Tor sale By all grocers.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-06-05
After ALL OTHERS FAIL

CONSULT DIR. LOBB, $40 North Fifteenth
Street. Philadelphia. twenty years experiences
in special Diseases cures the worst cases OF Nervous
Complaints, Blood Poisoning, Biotches, Eruptions.
Piles, Catarrii, Ulcers, Sores, lin paired Memory,
pespondencv, Dimness of Vision, Lung, Liver,
Stomach Kidney tBrisht's Disease; confidential
tH-Cali or write for question list an book.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-06-05

The British fisheries last year yielded the
catehers between S30,t00,O05 and Sio,OOo,0c0,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-06-05

Erection Of south wing TO the army
gun factory at Waterv!jct arse
Observation-Disclosures. S24s, 143
Machinery, tools, ETC., for same. 10000
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-06-05

An extra dress pattern Tor So cents, see
advertisement OF shepard, NOrwcll & Co.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-06-05

and every family should have u bottle.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-06-05

Tho pleasant favor, gentle action aud soothing
Of Gets Of syrup Of Figs, wien in need Of lax.
alive and II the father or mother be costIye or
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-06-05
y. Il. Twenty-Three.

None equal "Tansill's Punch" SC, Cigar.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-05-04
Lake, Mum, was the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. r. Warner on Friday.
HAMLINE COLLEGE,

The Glee club concert Wednesday
evening was the event of The week. It
was their second appearance at Ham
line, and, taken as whole, the enter
tainmeDt was thoroughly enjoyable.
Mr.. Slocum, always favorite with a
Hamline audience, never played better.
and the violin solo by Mr.. Norton only
confirmed the favorable impression al
ready entertained. Of the glee club
numbers the college songs were the
best, these being given in a jolly, roll
licking way. which won prolonged
applause, and kept the house in a roar
of laughter most OF the time. The banjo
club and the orchestra were both good,
surprising many who did not know that
the club could boast of either. The
chair drill was novelty, and, consider
ing the short time they have devoted to
it. it was we'll done. The club numbers
ten, six Of whom belong to the fresh
men class, as follows: MessrS. Max
well, Judson, Showers, HigDee, Norton,
pianist; II. I'll. Norton, manager. After
the concert the club was very pleasantly
entertained by Mr.. and Mrs. r. K.
Evans, assisted by the Misses Evans
and Webb, at their home on Taylor
street. There was an elaborate spread,
some good speeches, and no end of fun.
Altogether, the boys felt that the Ham
line Glee club was highly favored.
The seniors, at the kind invitation of
Mr.. and Mrs. I. B. Walker, of Mime
apois. spent yesterday afternoon feast
ing their eyes on the beautiful pictures
which form the Walker collection. The
other classes will go some time during
the coming week. 1t IS mostklnd of MIR.
and Mrs. Walker, and the students will
hold them in very grateful remembrance
After viewing the pictures the seniors
were invited to take dinner with Miss
Vena Dunlap at the home Of her uncle.
A. Dunlap, who has just returned from
winters sojoarn in California. They
returned in the evening, after spending
delightful day.
In the ball games this week the Props
had everything their own way. The
game on Tuesday resulted in a victory
for the first Props, and the one on
Thursday, which, by the way, was a
thoroughly good game, made the second
Props happy, the score being II TO Ii,
against the Senior-Sophomore combina-
ton. These last VOW vengence before
another week shall have passed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tresidder, of Hudson,
sic Tresidder, the early part of the
week.
Rev. j. E. Lathrop, of West Duluth. a
former student at Hamline, paid his
college friends short visit Wednesday.
Mrs. j. Seegar. of st. James, MIMI,
is the guest of her daughter, Miss Ger
trude Seegar, at the Hall.
Miss Mollie Robertson, of Saltwater,
Mimi, visited her friend, Miss jerks.
during the week.
Miss Belle Mclaughlin is entertain
ing her friend, Miss Frances Manuel, of
Canton, MINI.
Miss Eames, of the junior elias S, is
spending Sunday with friends in st.
Paul.
r. J. Cresswell. of Minneapolis,
was guest at the Ladies' hall Thurs
day.
Misses Putnam and Davis are home
at Anoka for few days.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-05-04
ST. ANTHONY PARK.

Many remarks were made about the
admirable grit" displayed by the
LADIES in serving the lunch on Arbor
day in spite of the high wind that pre-
vailed. Mesdames Cheney. Passage
and Burghardt had the management of
this part of the exercises.
There was one gentleman present 1t
the Arbor day celebration who was not
called upon for speech, and was the
very one who could have given much
valuable advice, etc.. and that was j. S.
Sewall, the civil engineer who laid out
the entire park.
The closing meeting of the o. S. G..
will be held May Is, at Mr. Pierce's on
University avenue. 1t will be full
dress affair. and no pains will be spared
to make this the event of the season.
Mrs. ParkhurSt, who has been in the
South for the winter. and who has been
greatly benefited in health, will not re-
turn North but join her brother, III. A.
Killam, ESQ.,, at Atlanta, Ga.
Prof. Porter left Friday for Missouri.
His family, who are at present in the
city, follow in few days, as soon as
Mrs. Porter's health permits of TIL 9
journey.
A maple sugar social will be given
Tuesday evening next by the Methodist
church people in their hall on Raymond
avenue. Maple syrup, hot biscuit, and
coffee will be served.
DR.. Stryker left tor New York city
Thursday last. after short visit to the
seminary here. His stay was necessa-
rily short. owing to his many duties in
his new field.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kellam and their daugh-
A1r of (r
for Atlanta, Ca, their future home.
They will stop week In Chicago en-
route South.
The Methodist society at their quar-
terly conference last Monday evening
decided to purchase lot and erect a
chapel at once. They will locate Oh the
South side.
Miss Amy Postlethwaite entertained
a delightful party of young people
Thursday evening at the majors hand
some residence on Langford avenue.
Mrs. Harry Cheney, of Gordon ave-
nue., leaves this month to spend the
summer with her father, A. H. BOde,
at his summer residence.
In the moving away Of such families
as the Kellams, Hoopers, Blakes and
Porters the park suffers great loss social
ly and every other way.
Prof. McLain. of the experimental
station, returned home Friday morning
from business trip East.
Miss Bunker, of Summit avenue. was
the guest of Miss Routh, of Bayless
avenue. the past week.
Mrs. F. L. Williams was called to
Cleveland, O., last week by the death
of her mother.
Mrs. A. Marshall, of Raymond avenue,
has so far recovered as to be able to be
out.
Miss Droiet, of Owatonna. is the guest
of Miss Strong on Hampden park.
Mrs. Joseph Chambers, of Cudworth
street, is in very poor health.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-05-04

DIR. Hurd,
The King Bee of Dentists. "a Third
street.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-05-04

PROPOSALS FOR ARMY TRANsPoRTA-
i TION-Ofice Chief Quartermaster, De-
partment Of Dakota, Saint Paul. Mimi, MAY
Jst IS9O.-SEALED PROPOSALS, in tripli-
cate, for the transportation by wagon Of mill
tary supplies within the limits of the city Of St
Paul, Mimi, and between that city and Fors
Smelling, MIMI, during the fiscal year CONS
mencing July l, 1890, and ending June 80,
1891, will be received at this Office until Ii
M, May 81, 1890 and opened Immediately
forms of proposals and full instructions 70
bidders had, on application to this office.
Envelopes containing proposals should bg
marked Proposals for Transportation" and
WELL. Quartermaster, y. s. Army, chies
Quartermaster
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-05-04

DIR. Hurd,
The King Bee Of Dentists, "a Third
ctraot
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-05-04
SansOmc's Company, AuctiOn-
GERS.

EINE FURN ITURE AT AUCTION
L We have been favored with instructions
to sell at public auction, on "Wednesday.
Nav 2, at 10 a. m. sharp. at ago Wabasha.
corner Eighth ST., the following goods: One
fine cherry folding bed, with French bevei
plate, cost SI25: one very fine parlor suit Of
Six pieces, walnut, cherry aid antique oak
bed room suits, 600 yards Brussels and In
grain carpets, center tables, lounges. extern
Sion table, cane chairs, hanging lamps. cur.
tains and portieres crockery, glassware. sill
verware, and all bedding; these goods ara
nearly new; parties in want will do well 70
attend sale next Wednesday at 10 a. m. a
400 Wabasha, corner Eighth st. Sansomea
COMPANY. Auctioneers. 462 jackson ST
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-05-04
Entertaining Journals.

Entertaining Journals.
New York Weekly.
Blinks-What sort of comic papers do
they have over in Europe?
Jinks-Excellent.
Blinks-Are the Jokes like ours
Jinks-Exactly. Same jokes. In facA
only month older.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-05-04
Building Permits.

The following permits were issued yesler-
DAY:
John Lindberg. 2-story frame dwelling,
Fuller, near Marion. So, $50
Peter Thanwald, 3-story brick block.
Ramsey, near Leech, -, -. 1000
OF Meyer, 2-story brick double dwell
ing, Cakdale. near Page. 1000
Otto NJ Scott, repair lI2-story frame
dwelling, Beech near Forauk. 200
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-05-04
Low Rates to the Far West.

The Chicago, st, Paul & Kansas City
Railway will run series of HOmeseek-
ers' Excursions during April and May.
For rates and detailed information call
upon or address c. E. Robb, Ticket
Agent, 1876 East Third street, st. Paul
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-05-04

r Bryant History frame dwelling,
Riverview, near Gates. ............1,5 300
Eight minor permits, aggregating. ...... sou
Total, thirteen permits. ."......S21,750
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-05-04
Kavanaugh & Johnson. Auction

BARGAINS in household goods. Follow
d ing is partial list of goods that can be
bought from quarter TO half OF t1elR
original price: One perfect Highland range,
two fine hotel ranges. one 96-nch broiler
one elegant combination book case and desk,
three fine sideboards. two good parlor suits,
fine lot of hanging lamps and chandeliers
one set of gas fixtures, four large mirrors.
about 900 yards of mixed carpets. also
complete line of secondhand bed room suits
bedsteads, bureaus. commodes, three folding
beds, prings, mattresses, pillows, dishes,
cooking utensils, ETC., etc. Parties who are
looking for bargains in furniture should
make it point to visit our establishment be-
fore buying elsewhere. We buy only the
better class of secondhand furniture; there
fore there is no trashy goods found in our
place. A visit to our immense salesrooms
will prove that fact. Kavanagh Johnson
furniture dealers. 1877 and 1879 East Sixth st.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-05-04

at their new home in West Superior
yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. s. O'Brien return ed
Monday from visit in Tennessee.
Gov. w. r. Merriam visited the prison
and remained to lunch Thursday.
Miss Kate Doran is visiting friends in
Chicago.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-05-04

r HOLLOWAY q CO, the largest auction
T.. and commission house west or Chicago,
make a speciality of selling all goods of value
Should you wish to dispose of your furniture.
call and see them. They can sell 1t to good
advantage for you. Their auction house is at
254 and 2b6 East Seventh. E. Holloway d
Co., Auctioneers.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-05-04
POPULAR WANTS.
Auction SALES.
E. Holloway & Co., Auctioneers.

e. Holloway 81 Co., AllctiOneers.
ELEGANT upright parlor grand piano
IL and fine furniture to be sold at auction
Wednesday, May z at 10 O'Clock a. M; the
piano we will sell is without doubt one OK
the hest instruments in the city, manufact-
ured by Bauer and cost new $3.50 cash; YOU
must see and hear it to appreciate 1t; elegant
bedroom suits. costing from $40 to S-S5i
white hair mattress; upholstered parlor fur
niture; elegant ebony center table; Brussels
and other carpets; fine bookcase; cooking
range. coal and heating stoves; in fact Q
very fine, choice, clean lot of household fur
niture; all the furniture in the house was
manufactured to order and is OF the bess
quality; don't miss this. E Holloway & Co..
Anctioneers 254 ana $50 East Seventh.
EIREl FIRE. WATERl WATERl
i $1,000 worth of water-damaged shoes
TO be slaughtered at auction, commencing
some time next week. Watch the papers, as
this will be the greatest opportunity to buy
shoes at your own price. Only slightly dam.
aged by water. We guarantee them not
burnt in any way. They must go. This sale
will take place in our large auction rooms 40
20 East Seventh. Wait for this. Watch for
this. E. Holloway & Co., Auctioreers, 25%
and 256 East Seventh.