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The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1891-10-23
WILL SUPPLANT DYNAMITE.
Experiments with ANN Onite Show that
1t can be Han lied Safely.

Experiments with ANN Onite Show that
1t can be Han lied Safely.
Addito nal experiments and observa-
tions upon ammonite seem to confirm
the first opinions regarding its safety
and its power. Direct application of
heat or conclusion fail to explode it.
Atmospheric changes exert no inf1u-
ence upon it whatever It has been
tried in large number of the most
dangerous coal mines in England
without igniting the gases which were
known to be present at that time. A
mixture of coal gas and coal dust was
not exploded by it. even when no more
than two inches of tamping was used.
The safety tests have been so thorough
and satisfactory that the railroads Of
the United Kingdom accept ammonite
as freight without the usual restrictions
placed upon explosives. and it even
meets the requirements of Sir George
Elliot for perfect security, which is
saying great deal. Ammonite con-
sists of an intimate mixture of 81 per
cent OF ammonium nitrate and 81 per
cent OF mononitro. naphthalene. The
manufacture is extremely simple and
practically unattended with danger.
Being free from CELEBRATES it is not liza
BILE to decomposition or spontaneous
combustion. Having no picric acid
or chlorinated derivatives of hydro
carbons in its constitution it yields no
injurious or corrosive fumes among its
products of combustion.
Tests made in England on July 9,
showed that it has great strength, a
projectile of twenty nine pounds weight
being thrown from mortar, elevated
45 degrees, to distance of 800 feet
from the muzzle by five-gramme
charge. as against 289 feet by similar
charge of No. dynamite and 1856 feet
by an equal weight of gunpowder.
Notwithstanding this, ammonite has
been proved of value in comparatively
soft material Experiments are in
progress. however, to secure if pos
sible high efficiency with this ex-
plosive in hard rock work. While the
security claimed for ammonite is high
~ encouraging, it should be remem-
bered that it is commonly the unex-
pected that happens. 1t would seem
that ammonite possessed special vir-
tue in the absolute safety of its separate
ingredients, and in the great ease of
its manufacture, which would enable
it to be made upon the spot where it
was needed by any one having even
a meager knowledge of chemistry, and
with a very inexpensive plant. New
York Railroad Gazette.
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1891-10-23
A BRIGHT Young LADY.

Who edits a special department in
one of the best country weeklies of
Minnesota, was lately delegate to
a gathering of representative ladies,
held at point on "The Burling-
ton" In speaking of the connec-
ton, and the journey to and fro, she
writes to her paper:
"a very pleasant ride to Winona
was enjoyed, which was greatly due
to the superior accommodations
and excellent management of "The
Burlington" The conductors and
trainmen we're very courteous. A
better route could not have been
chosen; the road Was smooth and
the chair cars gave one almost the
ease of a home. The road wound in
and out in gentle curves, now along
the banks of the flowing river, then
dashing between tall bluffs, or ruD-
ming along by ripping brooks, which
constantly afforded the travellers
varied and delightful scenery. Be
fore leaving the cars the ladies fast
ened to the bell rope a neat card
tied with the white ribbon and
bearing the words: Acknowledge
ments of the State w. G. T.. q. Con-
vention, Winona, Sept. 1-5.' All
certainly had appreciated the kind
ness of "The Burlington"
This route is famous from Lake
Michigan to the Pacific Coast for it's
attention to the comfort of ladies
travelling without escort. For rates,
maps, and any information, call on
any agent of this or connecting lines,
or write to W. J. C. Kenyon, Gen.
Pass. Agent c., B. & N. R. R., St.
Pan1 Mimi
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1891-10-23

Man more consistent han woman!
Oh no, Sir Peter, Look at my husband!
In all things he puts his sister before
his wife. Look at my brother! In all
things he puts his wife before his sister!
When in both cases it ought to be eK-
actly the reverse! Now did you ever
hear anything SO absurdly contradicto-
ry In all your nfef"- Scraps
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1891-10-23

In view the great social industrial and economical
fronting the American people we believe that the time has arrived
nation what shall be party
T at h heartily 1885, sa the the
1891 and Industrial organizations there fol-
right money sovereign power to be
addn BY the for the the
ona1 bank demand that tender
without damage especial calling such
when loaned 1 tan
g Indication %
the quantity %d Of land Lar and s amount Of money
Give demand the laws ownership land
se1 sss 3e
needed by them be reclaimed by the held
the doctrine Of equal rights all
nc demand that not
Eve demand that all state countysha
honesty the economically and
just equitable system graduated tax on in
& an Soe no and
the ownership Of
Hive demand the election Of president president
tors by h direct e vote vote OF the people ssnn al
February by the leading
T. I'll asra nit int
@
president and vicepresident.
That the state where
there independent political
political agitation in their respective states
Resolved
the favorable consideration the
Resolved That while the pledged faith
contracted on
the burdens OF the which gold the
and deprecated the soldier
ped their lives to the life nation should have paid
tender treasury notes sufficient make soldiers
to with such other legislation shall equal
justice to the union soldiers Of this country.
Resolved That eight legal days work for GOV
employees mechanical departments believe this pnp
should extended apply corporations emp Ia
That this conference lemns
Chicago. =
Resolved That the act Of March 1889
providing the opening Oklahoma settlement the
possible
unhappy settlers understand The
ton and expense" r - - 800 -''e'
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1891-10-23
MONON ROUTE
IL. N. A. & C. Ry.)

W. N. "A. q u N.Y.
Runs two vestibuled trains daily between
Chicago. Indianapolis and Cincinnati, and two
trains between Chicago. Lafayette and Louisville
max ing four solid trains between
CHICAGO and the OHIO RIVER
Where Close Connections are made
for Florida and All Points South. :.
Dinner and Parlor Cars on Day Trains to Gin
cfnnati Chair Cars on Day Trains to Louisville.
Pullman Sleepers and Compartment Cars on all
Night Trains. For Time Tables, Rates and fur
ther Information call at any ticket Office or ad-
dress,
JAS. BAKER. L. e SESSIONS,
Chicago. Minneapolis.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-01
TRANSLATED FOR THE DISPATCH.

TRANSLATED II.
The giant, wadni, was no great warrior,
who was constantly collecting his troops
and fighting bloody battles, but he lived
quietly at his court in Seeland, at peace
with all his neighbors and much loved by
his subjects. Wadni's only son, Wieland,
was at 9 years of age very small, and it was
a great grief to the giant that his child
should be no larger than common men. But
he loved the boy, and determined that if he
could not be recognized among the race of
giants. he should be famous in some other
way, and be an honor to his father.
Wadni was advised by his friends to take
his son to the dwarfs, who lived in Mount
Carnot many, many miles from Seeland.
These dwarfs had great skill in working in
iron and steel, and it was prophesied that, if
Wieland should study with them, he must
become renowned man. The giant then
journeyed with his son to Carnot, where the
dwarfs willingly undertook the education
of the young Wieland. 1t was agreed that
Wadui should leave his son with the dwarfs
for one year, and, at the end OF that time,
should take him again to his home.
Wieland proved himself ready pupil,
and long before the wear had passed, he
equaled his instructors in knowledge. The
dwarfs, who were really wicked and cruel
people, became envious of their bright pupil,
and plotted how they might destroy him.
Only fear Of the giant kept them from kill
ing him outright. AT the appointed time
Wadni again went to Mount Carnot for his
son. The dwaris said to him:
"Your son is learning we'll. Leave him
with US for another year and then his skill
will be such that he will be famous through
out the whole world"
Wadni consented to 60 away without his
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-01

full that when the King saw it he declared
that shop should be built for Wleianu,
and that he should devote his time to suen
work. The giants son now lived happily
in Jutland, and was great favorlte Win
the King.
But Wieland's trials were not yet at an
end. Many of King Raman's subjects
were envious of the Kings attention 10 tne
stranger, and told their ruler that, In ms
shop, wieland made sharp Instruments, ana
was plotting against his lie In order tha.
he, himself, might reign. Inis maoe tne
King very angry. He would listen 10 no
words of Wieland, but ordered that he
should be put to death. Wieland, however,
hid himself in his boat and was carried
back to the mountain stream from when ne
started. He made his way to the dwaris
cave, and there again led his lonely lie,
fashioning articles from iron and steel, and
also from silver and gold, as the dwarfs had
taught him.
But even here, the men of Jutland, in
their hatred, followed him, and one day ne
was surprised to see troopot King Raman
soldiers march through the forest and sur
round the cave. Wieland grasped after his
magic sword; but he had left it in his boat,
and now be was helpless in the hands of his
tormentors. He was seized and carried back
to Jutland, and although ne repeatedly de-
clared his innocence, the king gave no heed
to his words, and ordered that on the follow
ing dav he should be executed, in the pres
ence of all the people.
The next morning, whes King Raman
and his subjects had assembled to witness
the death of the giant Wadni's only son,
suddenly, loud roaring noise was heard, as
if great storm at sea was raging. The
sound came nearer and nearer, always grow
ing louder and louder. The earth tremhled
so violently that many buildings fell
and the people were pale with frigh'
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-01
TWO WAITS FROM THE ORIENT.
Syrian Children Find Comfortable Homes
in Cincinnati

Syrian Children Find Comfortable Homes
in Cincinnati.
The two Syrian children who were re-
ceived at the Chlldren's Home some time
ago are rapidly picking up many English
words. says the Cincinnati Enquirer.
Sophia, the little girl. who is years old,
is learning rapidly. and readily understands
what is said to her. The little boy, Yusef,
who is wears old, can only speak few
words of English. but heartily joins in the
sport OF his companions at the Home.
The story Of the little wanderers is a sad
one They arrived IN this country with
their mother, who had fled IRON her drunken
husband about year ago. Mrs. Rather is
q converted Syrian, and Immediately on
her arrival in New York went to live in the
Syrian colony, earning her living by selling
about three months when her husband, who
had followed her all the way from Syria, ar
.tved.
Fec time he did not abuse her, but soon
got into Ms old habits of abusing her and
the childreu and spending her hard-earneG
money for drink. Again Mrs. RATHER left
her drunken husband and fled to Chicago.
She was nicely settled when her husband
found out her whereabouts and followed her.
She was living in the Syrian settlement, and,
as in New York, was selling fancy orna-
ments. He made no attempt 10 work, but
lived off her hard-earned money, spending
the most of it in drink. They were in this
distressing condition when Rev. Selim Mog-
habghqt, professor Of the Mt. Lebanon
College in Syria, who is travelling in this
country, met them. As the father was
almost crazy and had several times tried to
kill the children, Rev. Moghabghat paid
the little ones fares to this city and had
them put in the ChildreD's Home. Their
mother has again left her husband, and is
now in New York
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-01
THE SPEED OF LIGHT.
Danish Astronomer Was First to Discover
Its Rate of Travel.

A Danish Astronomer Was First to Discover
Its Rate of Travel.
WRITTEN FOR THE DIsPATcH.I
1t was the great fortune of Danish
astronomer to make the discovery that light,
as we'll as sound, requires given time to
travel given distance. Roemer, the famous
Dana alluded to, was lead to his discovery
by observations of the eclipses of Jupiter's
moons. He found that there was difference
of several minutes in these eclipses, that
they occurred earlier when the earth was on
the side of the sun nearest to Jupiter, and
later when farthest away.
With this data as starting point he soon
found that the difference of apparent time
resulted from the time required for light to
travel across the diameter of the earth 8
orbit, about 1s2, 900, 900 miles. This time
proved to be about 16 minutes, and as hall
that would be the time from tine earth to the
sun the mystery was solved. The accuracy
OF this calculation has since been verified by
other methods, and all authorities now agree
that the velocity OF light is not far from
1856. 900 miles second.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-01

and cried aloud in their terror. A moment
later hundred huge elephants were seen,
drawing large iron chariots, in which sat
giants of such immense size that the people
of Jutland appeared as 4 the smallest of
dwarfs in comparison with them. The fore
most giant sprang from his chariot, and in a
voice of thunder cried: 'Touch one hair of
that BOYS head and my beasts shall trample
you under their feet. This is our kings
son. and we have come to take him to his
home"
King Raman and his people fell on their
knees and begged for mercy. which was
granted to them. Wieland was then given
place in one OF the chariots and taken back
to Seeland. Here he could pursue, undis-
turbed, the arts he had learned with the
dwar.s. When he had reached the proper
age he was made, as his father had been,
King of the great race ofthe giants.
PAYSIE
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-01

His heart with strong emotions fired,
When listening with enraptured sense
10 thrilling words of eloQuence
The glorious or atoric art
Has power to reach the dullest heart.
To rouse the feelings from their sleep.
10 make rs laugh. to make US weep.
The orator whose soul is stirred
Gives force expressive to each word;
his gestures, look, and manner speak
HIS sparkling eye, his blood-fushed cheek,
Each and all in action brought
RESPONSIVE to the speakers thought.
his language of is Uhote and grand,
with theme that may such style demand;
but when Indignant at some wrong,
Ihat nils his soul with hatred strong,
his tdst and glowing brow reveals
Inc strong emotion that he feels.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-01
14o6-NuMER1cAL cHARADE.

1406-NUMERIcAL CHARADE.
1884
I'm not messenger of joy;
1t is my mission 10 destroy.
When like a meteor l fall.
To stoutest hearts give appail.
When struck upon a bell, no harm
do, nor cause the least alarm.
S-5.6-7-S-9.
Two kinds of shrubs represent,
And am also a cement.
A well-known resln too. am j,
In tears of fhalf.transparency.
In varnishes i am infused:
In medicine I'm also used.
1-23-4-56-7-s-9.
! am high-sounding, and display
My bluster in staggering way;
Inflated. too in manner shown;
By talk pedantic and high-hown,
For describe the man whose bump
OF self-esteem shows large lump:
]. NICK.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-01
MADAGASCAR AND ITS PEOPLE.
What Returned American Missionary Says
of the Country.

What Returned American Missionary Says
of the Country.
The natives-that is, the wealthy ones
of the island have little or no principle,
dealing in slaves like the men of this coun-
try deal in cattle; in fact, they count their
wealth by the number of slaves in their pos
session." said returned missionary to a
Leadville Democrat man.
The government of the island is rather
mixed. A queen rules in the central part,
while all around tine coast are to be found
kings, who have their little domains. 1t is
on the coast that the greater number of
heathens are found, and on account of the
damp, moist air. it is very hard for white
man to live there.
The country is very fertile, fine farming
lands abound everywhere; the center of the
island is about 5000 to 5000 feet above sea
level, thus making the climate there very
good and healthy.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-01
A California Druggist

Tells why Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is
so popular wherever known. Mr.. L. G.
Moore, the leading druggist at Point Arena,
CAL, says: 81 have sold Chamberlain
Cough Remedy for more than year, and
find it one of the very best sellers L ever
kept in stock. But that is not all; the REM
edy gives satisfaction to my customers. 1t
is especially liked for its soothing and ex-
pectorant qualities" twill loosen and re-
lieve a.severe cold in less time than any
other treltment VISA
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-01

MOTHERS should bear in mind that
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is harmless
to children. It contains no injurious sub
stance. They incur no risk when they give
it even TO babies. Then long experience
has shown that it is especially adapted ior
the cure of coughs and colds incident to
childhood. 1t cures them promptly, and is
pleasant and safe for them to take. wsu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-01

at their teas is an
"artistic kettle. 3" 1t is
suspended by a chain to
a rustic stand. rudely
fashioned out of bam-
boo. A small spirit
lamp keeps the kettle
a-boiling. Kettle, lamp.
stand and all only cost
a guinea. When the
ladies have tea, of
course there must be
hot water, and so this
little article is not
only ornamental. but
useful. Articles OF this
style are having quite a
run in London.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-01
,1409-CHARADE.

On beggar's or on monarch's head,
The FIRST is always on the watch;
The second often has been read,
In a coDjunction's useful notch,
BY many a boy, his sentences constituting,
In some old Latin book, with brain all stew
ing.
"Now, what is the chief end of mani"
A teacher to pupil said;
"a grimace DER his features ran)
"Why, teacher, it muse be his head"
Chief end am of any undertaking.
OF work for fame, or gain, or puzzle-making.
CARL GREY.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-01
140S-ANAGRAM.

He who is ,phole all can discern
Is one who has an EVIL TURN;"
He's one who loses self-control,
And has a demon In his soul;
One who when vexed will rant and rave,
One who is passions very slave;
One who is rash in word and deed.
A social pest, a noxlous weed;
One whom society abhors,
For with society he wars.
He gives to anger fullest sway,
AND reasons voice does not obey;
HIS temper reused. he vents his wrath
On those who chance to cross his path;
He is malignant in his spite.
And always ready for fight.
With such a one no friendship make.
But shun him as you would snake.
J. NICK.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-01

l39S-Sentinent, sentient.
lSs9-Brooks, rocks; pride. ride; mend. end;
done, one.
l400-Sortiegious
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-01
1407-DIAMOND.

/. letter. 2. To cover with morbid mat
ter as the tongue, g. Plows of peculiar con-
struction. T. Certain plants sacred to Venus.
s. Fractions of unit divided into two-score
equal parts. 6. Refinement. 2. Persons TO
whom releases are given. s. Vessels USED In
In Spain. IL. A letter. H. c. BURGER.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-01
FEBRuARY PRIZES.

A handsome prize will be presented the sender
of each of the best three lots of answers to the
puzzles published in February. The solutions
must be forwarded in weekly installments. A
lively competition was that Of January. Let
this be even more so.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-01
A California Story,

Boston Herald.
We are using machine in California,
says Senator Stanford, to cut our grain
which reaps a swath AZ feet wide,
threshes the grain as it goes along,
puts it in bags, which men stitch up
and drop in the field. and the same machine
rakes the straw in and burns it for fuel upon
that reaper. Now, if you could only apply
water to condition of things like that, you
would have perpetual motion.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-01
A Queer Japanese Maid.

The japanese servants are not so good. /
heard Yesterday of some antics performed by
q newly imported Japanese nurse in the en-
ploy of Mr.. Austin Herr. Mr.. Herr is a
millionaire. He went to Japan year ago
and WAS so delighted with the people that
when he came back he could do nothing un-
til he had sent for this nurse. The family
were pleased with her when she came, but it
was noticed at once that she possessed queer
ideas of baby farming. She had strange
fascination Tor carrying the baby downward,
with apparent Inconsistencies of the danger
to the child. After serious admonitions,
however, she was finally induced to correct
the habit, and taught to push the infant out
tucked snugly up in its pretty pink-lined
carriage.
All went we'll until one day the neighbors
noticed peculiar performance that they
were not long in communicating to the pa
rents. 1t seems that no sooner had the nurse
and child disappeared around the corner of
the street, out of sight of the dwelling, than
the nurse would carefully gather the gar
ments about the feet of the baby, and quickly
dragging it forth would treat it to a success
siou of rapid whirls, and then seeming well
pleased with the exercise, carefully restore
the child to its carriage, and with apparent
unconcern quietly continue her walk.
Miss GRUNDY, JR.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-01
Story of Mrs. President Hayes.

Mrs. Cullom, wife of the Illinois Senator.
I found at her handsome Massachusetts, ave-
nue. home, having but recently returned
from the West. A soft-voiced, neat-looking
white maid opened the door and ushered me
up into the large square parlor on the second
floor. Mrs. Cullom replied to my question
concerning her experience with servants,
that she had brought her cook and house.
maid with her from Illinois, as she was sur
prised to find that of those who hired out as
professional mattresses very few knew even
how to set a table properly.
with the exception OF my coachman, q
colored man." she said, "I prefer Irish
domestics, or rather, those Of Irish descent.
One of the most original arrangements
within my experience was the case of Mrs.
President Hayes. 1t wasduring visit paid
Ms some wears since by the ex-President and
his wife that / learned, to nv surprise, that
Mr.. Hayes' valet also pei formed the duties
of maid to his wife, that is, he personally
superintended their sleeping apartments,
and with his own hands each morning laid
out his mistress clean linen and arranged
the adornmeuts Of her toilet. 1 never could
understand this fancy on Mrs. Hayes part,
still with her 1t seemed the most natural
thing in the world. and certainly the valet