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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-11-19
We Beat the World on UNDERWEAR.
New Railroad.

A certificate of incorporation OF
the Bismarck and Potomac Valley
Railroad Company was recorded in
the Office of the County Court here
on Monday.
The new road will begin at a
point near Davis, Tucker county,
and will run by the most practical
route through Grant, Hardy and
Hampshire counties, ending in Win.
chester.
The main office of the road will be
situated here. The capital stock is
100000, 10 per cent. of which has
been paid in.
The incorporators are: Benjamin
II. Snavely, Samuel B. Shark and
Christian r. Herr, of Lancaster
Pa; Powell W. Evans, Henry W
Stoker, Samuel Mason and B. Gilpir
Smith, of Philadelphia. Pa. Some
of whom are now in this city.
A meeting of the stockholders to
elect the officers of the road, will bt
held in this city on December 6.
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A Terrible Tragedy.

A terrible tragedy was enacted at
the home of Zeke Morris, a negro
blacksmith, living on the Summit
Point and Charlestown road, about
four miles west of Charlestown, last
Monday night, in which little nine
year-old girl had her skull crushed
by her brother, young negro man,
who had become insane on the sub
ject of religion. The crazy man
was taken to Charlestown the next
morning and placed in Jail, and is
raving maniac, making night HE'D
GUS with his cries. The death of
his victim followed Wednesday
night.
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Church Sociable.

The ladies OF Trinity Episcopal
church will hold church soeiable,
at the ice cream parlors of Mrs.
Quenzel on West Martin street, on
the night Of the second of December,
commencing at p. m. An elegant
supper will be served together with
ice cream, etc. There will be fancy
table at which various articles, USE
ful and ornamental. will be sold at
very moderate prices, affording an
opportunity of securing useful and
pretty Xmas presents. The public
is cordially invited to attend and
may rest assured of a pleasant time.
The ladies hope that their efforts in
behalf Of the church may meet with
SUCCESS
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-11-19
The Plays.

The plays given on Tuesday night
by home talent for the benefit of the
libr cry, were q success, both fnan-
cially and in the manner in which
they were rendered. To comment
upon one of the actors would be
doing the rest great injustice, for
they all acted their parts we'll. They
far surpassed the expectations Of
many. Two plays we're given, the
6rst, "Poor Pillicody," composed of
the following actors was we'll rem
dered: Misses Alice Shoemaker,
Salye Faulkner, Nota Viewer, Messrs.
Norvel and Lemen. The second, "a
Pretty Piece of Business composed
of Misses Boyd, Salye Faulkner,
Mrs. Eugene Miller, Messrs. Leonard
Sparrow and Stephen Snodgrass,
was equally we'll rendered.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-11-19
Short Recount.

The County Court acting ex officio
as canvassing board met as re-
quired by law. On the recount in
Martinsburg Mr.. Pitzer gained two
votes, making Cushwa's majority 81.
Bentz lost 2 votes, making his ma
jority over Aldridge 6. Mr.. Wood,
candidate for the presidency of the
Board of Education, in Hedgesville
district, asked for a recount. The
vote was recounted and the Court
declared him elected by two votes.
Messrs. John Bateman, G. j, Faulk-
ner, jr., l.. D. Gerhardt and Mr..
helms, were the tally clerks.
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Attending Grand Lodge.

Master of the Grand Lodge of A.
F. & 4. M, of W. Va, DR.. S. N.
Myers, and Senior Grand Deacon, P.
r. Harrison, together with repre-
sentative brothers G. M. Lamar, F.
N. Seibert, F. F. Keiscomb, II. T.
Cushwa, R. L. Snodgrass and W.
Il. H. Flick, have been attending
the session of the Grand Lodge in
Wheeling. They had a good time
and Wheeling, the leading repre-
sentative city of the State, is the
place to have it, you bet. That city
gets pretty near to Martinsburg in
the list.
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Over 3 Score and 10.

To the funeral of Mrs. Elias Nj.
Pitzer, came her husbands brother,
Mr.. Henry Pitzer, of Frederick
county, Va. Passing four score
years and more, he is as erect in
form and as vigorous of mind as
though the years had been worsted
in the contact. AS an old friend
and subscriber, the Independent ex.
tends wishes for long continuance of
good health and happiness.
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Birthday Dance.

Miss Henrietta Hannis entertained
8 number of her friends on last
Friday evening, in honor of her
birthday. Games, music and dane
ing were INDUCED in, and delicious
refreshments were served during
the evening. Miss Henrietta is
most pleasing hostess and the guests
departed, Expressing themselves as
having had & delig htful evening.
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Baker-Engle.

Miss Annie Engle, of Middleway,
Jefferson county, and Mr.. Harry
Baker, of Cumberland, were married
at noon on Thursday, at the Metho-
dist Protestant church, in Middle
way. Mr.: Edward Baker, brother
Of the groom, was best man, and
Miss Julia Engle, sister of the bride,
was maid of honor. Messrs. Mar
shall Engle and J. Daniel Fryer
were the ushers. An elegant recep'
tion was held at the home of the
bride, after which they drove to this
city and left on train No. l tor Cum
berland, where they will reside.
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Burglary.

On last Saturday afternoon, while
Mrs. Tieman, who lives southeast of
town, was absent from her home,
burglars entered and carried away a
box OF candles, revolver and some
other articles which were priced for
their ASSOCIATION rather than their
value. Mrs. Tieman's house has
been broken ip several times recent.
~ by persons who suspect that she
has hidden treasurer, though she
claims that she never keeps cent of
money IN the house.
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Training for Nurses.

Miss Addie Myers, of near Shop
herdstown, and Miss Virginia Moore,
of Shenandoah Junction, have taken
positions in the Founding Hospital
Washington City. The young la
dies are undergoing training with
the object of becoming professional
nurses. We wish them much sue
cess, and being remarkably bright
young ladies, they are sure to attain
II
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Died.

Miss Kate Lingamfelter, aged SO
years, died last Tuesday morning at
her home near Spring Mills. The
funeral, which was largely attended,
started from her late residence at II
q. IN. The funeral services were con-
Quoted in the Failing Waters church
by the pastor, Rev. E. r. Leyburn.
Interment was made in the church
cemetery.
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Ervin--oosd.

Mr.. P. 81. Irwin, of the engineer
corps of the B. & O. R. Il. Company,
and Mrs. IL. E. Gold, widow Of the
late Samuel Gold, Of Bunker Hill,
were married at the residence OF
Mrs. Dorothy Lamon, in Washing
ton, on Tuesday at high noon. After
the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs. Irwin
left On an extended trip through the
northern states and Canada. They
will reside in Westminster, Nd.
Mrs, Harry Bogart, Miss Mamie
Rutledge, Mrs. Bessie Lamon, Mrs
VIM. Morgan and Mr.. Alburtis Lar
mon, of this city, attended the we'd
ding.
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Odd Fellows at Wheeling.

The annual meeting of the Grand
Lodge of Odd Fellows, of West Vir-
ginia, has been in session in Wheel
ing this week, and is reported to be
the most successful meeting ever
held by the fraternity. There are
go encampments in the State and
1877 Subordinate Lodges of Odd
Fellows. AT the election of officers
Mr.. Geo. V. Rathman, Of this city,
was made Grand Senior Warden.
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First Paper NH.

The first paper mill was erected in
1890 at Roxboro, Pa, ON a stream
since called Paper Mill Run, which
empties into the Wissahickon, by
William Rittinghuysen, who emf
grated from Holland. He, in con-
junction with William Bradford, was
the proprietor in the manufacture of
paper, made from linen rags, the
product OF fax grown in the vicinity,
which had been manufactured into
wearing apparel.
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State News.

The town of Elkins at the recent
election secured the county seat of
Randolph. Beverly is the present
court house town.
Marcia, fve-year old daughter OF
Attorney W. G. Conley, at Parsons,
Tucker county, was burned to death,
her clothing having caught fire from
an open CRATE.
John McCallister and Mrs Eliza
beth Carter, of near Cabeli county,
were married Monday: The groom
is eighty-fve, the bride sixty.one.
Ira Wood, the great West Vir-
ginia cattle merchant, of Barbour
county, died at the City Hotel,
Clarksburg, Saturday night of ap-
pendicitis.
John Sites. residing near the
mouth Of the Seneca, few miles
from Petersburg. Grant county, shot
Edward Sites. his nephew, with a
Winchester rife, killing him instant
ly. They had some trouble about
sheep and had been in court several
times about similar matter.
Mrs. A. G. Hughes, bride Of two
months. made an attempt to commit
suicide by the poison route at the
st. Charles hotel. Wheeling, last
Saturday. She lett note to her
husband saying that she had fund
marriage failure.
Parkersburg, W. Va, Nov. IL
DIR. J. Fl. Tufts, formerly of Colum.
bus, o., was seized with q spell OF
sneezing this afternoon. All forts
TO relieve him proved unavaiIing,
and after sneeziDg constantly for two
hours, he died from exhaustion and
paralysis, caused by the repeated
shocks to his brain and spinal cord.
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Gone to Japan.

Mr.. e. Howard Vickers, son of
Mr.. VIM. Vickers, of Shepherds.
town, left last Monday for San Fran
cisco, from where he will sail for
Tokeo, Japan, where he has been
appointed professor Of political
economy at the Keio-Gijiku Uni
versity. Mr.. Vickers is graduate
of Shepherd College, and of the W.
Va. U. at Morgantown. He also re-
ceived the A. NJ. degree at Harvard.
he is brilliant scholar and of I'M
exceptional character.
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Communion Services.

Rev. Dr. f. NJ. Woods, pastor of
the Presbyterian church, will have
communion services il the church
on the first Sabbath in December.
&c expects to have the aid of visit
ing minister and the invitations is
general to members of sister de-
nominations.
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soatest Sss;lcd.

A long contest relating 70 an au-
tomato back pedalling brake for bi
cycles, which mas been proceeding
between Adam Hendricks, OF this
place, Joseph G. Hanger, OF Shep-
herdstowr, w. Va, and Clarence A /.
Macy, Of Rochester, n. Y. has been
decided in the United States Patent
Office at Washington, in favor OF
Mr.. Hendricks. Mr.. Hendricks was
represented by Mr.. james L. Nor
ris. of Washington.
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Death of Mr.. Duncan strotiler.

A dispatch has been received here
announcing the death of Mr.. Dun
can Strother, son of the Rev. F.
A. Strother, of Fincastle, Va,
which occurred at Roanoke, Va, on
Thursday. He had been attending
college in Roanoke, and when the
war began he entered the service as
a member of the Second Virginia
Regiment which was mustered out q
couple of weeks ago. Shortly upon
his return he was stricken with the
illness which resulted in his death.
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Brought to This City.

The remains OF Mr.. George Rider,
OF New York, who died while on a
visit to the family of Mr.. Watson, at
Bedington, a few days ago, were
brought to this city and shipped to
New York. Mr.. Rider was taken
suddenly i'll with CONGESTION of the
brain and lived but a short time. He
was Sc years of age.
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Drowned With Her Cold

The steamer WaIcott from Cop
pr river, Alaska. brings news Of
the drowning Of young woman
nansd Crossop and a man named
Tankerson, in Controller Bay, Oc-
tober 5. they were rowing from
the mouth of the Chilkat river to
Kayak Island and their boat cap-
sized. The body of the woman was
recovered. On it was found $ll4,-
900. She formerly lived in Mimic
apolis. With her sister she ran q
dance ball in Controller Bay.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-11-19
Celebrated.

The Sunday school of the Luth-
Gran church celebrated the anniver-
sary Of Martin Luther on last Sun
day night, and held a service in the
interest of Home Missions. The
church was beautifully decorated
with chrysanthemums. REGULATIONS
and selections were given By the
children of the school, under the
superintendent of Prof. Lee Siler.
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l0-l-3mo.
Big Potatoes.

Mr., John Burns, in having his
subscription renewed for the old
time Independent, brought us in
sample of potatoes, large, rare and
eatable. They were great huge
specimens and as hugely enjoyed.
Our good friends, Messrs. Boyer and
Smith, omitted sending in some
choice roast veal.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-11-19
Jefferson Circyit Court

The regular November term of
Circuit Court of jefferson county
began on Tuesday, with Judge
Faulkner presiding. About IL in
dictments were found. The bigamy
case of Judge Mackey is attracting
much attention. Capt Geo Baylor
and Mr.. Cleon Moore have been
employed to defend the aged biga-
MET
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Cards Out.

Cards are out for the wedding of
Mr.: P. r. Harrison and Miss Nan
ME Boyd, which happy event is to
take place in Winchester, Va, on
Nov. 80, 1898, The Squire evil
IDENTIFY brought his suit in the right
court.-Statesman.
We also received a similar card,
and extend congratulations in ad-
vance. We beg leave TO say to the
Statesman, that the Squire evident
ly went to the right court to win his
suit.
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New Platform.

The new platform and pavement
which the c. V. r r. Co. have
been put down ct their depot, has
been completed, and presents neat
appearance. The grass plot at the
corner OF the building has been torn
away and brick pavement laid in
its place.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-11-19
Religious Services.

Evening religious services is ex-
pected in the Presbyterian church
duriGg the first week in December,
conducted by the eminent pastor.
Rev. DR.. r. M. Woods, probably as
sisted by visiting ministers. Posi-
bly,, there may also be morning or
afternoon services during the week
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-11-19
Announced,

Cards are out announcing the
marriage of Miss Pauline Gertrude
Roseberry daughter of Mr.. Alexan-
der Roseberry, OF Manassas, Va, to
DR.. j. Ward Wisner, of Hagerstown
son OF Mr.. Chas. Wisner, of Balti-
more, formerly Of this town, to take
place at the Trinity Episcopal
Church, at Manassas, Wednesday
evening, November %, at $50
o'clock. We extend congratula-
tions
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-11-19
The Race trouble In North Caroline.

The race trouble ST Wilmington,
n. c., reached crisis Thursday.
At least nine negroes we're killed
and three white men were wounded.
The whites asserted their supremacy
and a new municipal government
was installed. The mayor and for
mer member OF council in response
to public sentiment resigned and
thei- places filed by conservative
citizens. The immediate cause of
the trouble vas an article in a news
paper published by negro attack
ing the virtue of the white women.
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Relief I'm Six Hours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder
diseases relieved in six hours by the
"NEw GREAT SoUrH AMERICAN KID
NEY Guns" 1t is a great surprise
on account of its exceeding prompt
ness in relieving pain in the bladder,
kidneys and back, in male or female.
Relieves retention of water almost
Immediately. Ifyou want quick re-
lief and cure this is the remedy.
Sold by l.. G. Matthaei, Druggist,
Martinsburg, w. Va.
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Officers Elected.

At the meeting of the Grand
Lodge, A. F. & 4. M, of West Vir-
ginia, in session in Wheeling this
week, DR.. Samuel N. Myers, of this
city, was elected Right Excellent
Chaplain and Mr.. Fred N. Seibort
Right Excellent Treasurer.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-11-19
Bargains in Millinery.

Genuine bargains in Millinery
Goods, Notions and Novelties, all at
the lowest possible cash prices. l
invite your inspection before making
your purchases. 1 will save you
money. Try me.
MRS. l. l.. PANKEY,
l0-l-3mo. 1879 West King street.
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SATURDAY, NOV. 10, 1898.
LOCAL NEWS.

Ifyou desire a clean home
paper giving you all the news,
general and local, worth print
ing, you must take the INDE.
PENDENT. It's patrons are the
thriftiest and most intelligent
people in the communities
where it circulates. Subscrip-
ton $3.50 in advance. Trial
subscription TO cents per month
to January l, 1899. Try it.
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SCHOOL Of
STENoGRAPHY AND TYPEWRiTiNG.

l have opened a night class in
Stenography and Typewriting at the
law office of Mr.. j. Nelson Wisner,
for Monday and Thursday nights.
Persons wishing to perfect them
selves in this useful art,please call to
see me. Terms moderate and pay
ments easy.
CoREA W. PORTS.
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8. Of l. Z. FaIr.

The brotherhood OF Locomotive
Engineers are holding a Fair at the
Central Opera House. Beginning
on Thursday night it viii continue
until the %, ending with a grand
ball. The public is invited to at
tend,
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Genuine BARGAINS 10 every
thing in the line / keep. When / say
bargains I mean it. Come and see.
W. L. JONES, JeweleE.
Read d, from the treasured volume
z AtIN POCI-- y u NHV-Vry
Ane lend to II rhyme 4 / oet1g

Anl IND 70 Il , THYME q / ootlg
re beauty q tn voice.
Witch scu can OF 10 Wien yol
suifer VITA a ColeI or Cod Pi1
yourself OF the discomfort by buying
a bottle of Pan Tina, the best remdey
for Hoarseness and Influenza. PAN
Tina costs % cents at L.G. Matthaei's
Drug Store.
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A Thanksgiving Dinner.
Celery soup Crisp crackers
0liyoo ar piaE1ac

celery soup Crisp crackers
Olives or Pickles
Roast turkey, cranberry jelly
Mashed white potatoes Baked sweet
potatoes Celery
Squash and beets
Pudding Pie
Fruit Nuts and raisins Candy
Crackers and cheese Coffee
In this bill CT fare the housewife
will find an appetizing and simple
dinner.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-11-19

Adamant and CalcIned Plaster,
same as used on new Courthouse
for sale by j. FL. MILLER & Sons
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A GENERAL BANKING BUS
iNESS TRANSACTED.
For Rent.

The store room, stable and other
buildings now occupied by A.
Kogleschatz L. Son, on East Martin
street, Torrent.
Apply to
l8.tf. j. N. THATCHER.
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Antietsm Cslltl. fof ia-a IL
j. e. MInLEg & Sons.
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For Sale.

A second hand omnibus, body
worthless. iron valuable, running
gears good with heavy, perfect plat
form springs. For express wagon,
heavy hauling or for large convey
ance this is very suitable and win be
sold cheap. Call at or address
INDEPENDENT,
Martinsburg, w. Va.
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THE TNDEPlsNDENT HIS Il CERCU-
LATT0N &oRE INN DOUBLE
THAI O-F-ENE PAPER PUBLEsF-
ED IN BERKELEY COUNTY.
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New Spindle Wagons from $500
up, for sale at JOHN HELLER's, West
King street.
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COMMUNTCATToNs AND AL MAT
TIERS OF LOCAL INTEREST COR
DAILY INVITED TO THESE
0COLUafNS. -
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Have you seen those beautiful
chrysantheums at the residence of
Mr. W. H. Polling?
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-11-19

The town of Elkins at the recent
election secured the county seat of
Randolph. Beverly is the present
court house town.
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CoREA W. PORTS.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-03-23
The ,ieUest Duttocs.

The newest buttons, says New York
fashion writer, are shown in three ois-
tinct sizes fer the jacket, skirt and bod
ice. Many Of the smaller buttons are
yeritable jewels in their artistic beauty
Of color ard design. and many are set,
like actual gems, IN low mountings Of
cut steel and silver or pure gold. Jet,
opal, plomb colored enamel and old
bronze buttons set IL riyeted points,
framing dainty miniatures, necallions,
ETC., are familiar styles, but many OF
the expensive Jet and cord passe,nen-
teries have buttons to match, which are
not intended to have any strain upon
them, but merely finish strap ends,
mock buttonhoies OF skirt fronts, etc.
When used upon the bodice, they are
generally fastened on the outside or very
often in the center Of handsome jewel
trimmings Ell applique, the bodice clos
ing with strong hooks and eyes set upon
a fly underneath.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-03-23
WEIGHTED SILK.
Sometimes Ninety Per Cent OF the &e,
terial Is Foreign Substance.

Sometimes Ninety Per Cent OF the ae-
terial Is Foreign Substance.
At the present day the practice Of
weighting silks by means Of astringent
extracts, salts Of tin, silicate ard phos-
phate of soda and variety of other
substances, all nero or less injurious to
the wear Of the fiber, hes reached such
a height that it is seriously affecting
the trade. This is especially the case as
regards black silk, but fabrics CT other
colors suffer in the sane manner.
Il used 70 be remarked that silk
dress or silk handkerchief would last
lifetime, ard this is almost true for
absolutely pure silk. But in much Of
the fabric sold at the present day there
is not more than 10 or 10 per cent Of
real silk, all the rest beir eHtraneous
matter applied to the fiber the decep
tive process Of "wcigkting.
Pure silk, when burned, leaves a
quantity of ash which is always consid-
erably less than per cent, but the ash
left by some weighted silks has been
found to amount to rs much as 4S per
cent of the weight Of the fabric.
The extraneous substances to which
we have alluded are caused to adhere to
the fiber by passing the skeins through
hot baths Of tannin extracts, tin salts,
salts of iron, antimony, potash, etc.,
and it has been found that when a silk
much charged with such substances is
heated it will not burn with fame, but
will only smolder away, leaving a very
large amount of ash behind
But these weighted silks are, how
ever, of so combust;ble nature that
some have been known to take fire spon-
taneously. j result due to the gradual
decomposition cf the substances used
for weighing, and disastrous fires have
been traced to this cause. Spontaneous
combustion is liable to break out mere
especially in black silks that are stored
in warm, dry places.-Chambers' Jour
nal