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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-01

ate heat and may go far enough to cause
spontaneous combustion. But no such con-
dition is possible on a ship, because the
gun cotton is always carried in the torpedo
heads and inspected regularly to see that it
remains wet. The heads are practically air.
tight, but if any evaporation is noticed the
cotton can be dampened again by a regular
means arranged for that purpose"
Tht process by which so common and
harmless q substance as cotton is converted
simple one. Pure raw cotton or ordinary
cotton waste is stepped in a solution of
one part of nitric acid and three parts of
isulphuric acid. The nitric acid is the one
which renders the cotton explosive. the
presence of the sulphuric being required
other acid to combine more readily with the
nearly pure ceilulOSe or which cotton con-
sistS. After the cotton has soaked in the
acids for several hours it is taken from the
extract all the s~uperiuous acid which ii has
not absorbed. Then il is washed carefully
and thoroughly, still with the same object
of removing the free acid. If any of this
remained, it's tendency would be to cause
chemical changes in the gun cotton ana de-
last process resorted to for the removal of
the free acid, but a few years ago Sir Fred
erick Aben found that the cells in the cot
ton fiber so absorbed and retained the acid
failed to extract it entirely. To remedy
this and make the gun cotton more pure it
is now. after being washed, passed through
a machine similar to that which grinds up
the rags in a paper mill. Here it is crushed
thoroughly and afterwards washed again
and the cotton comes out in the form of a
soft, white pulp, closely resembling
the pulp of which paper is made. This
concludes the process Of actual manpfac-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-01
SAFEST OF HIGH EXPLOSIVES.
How Gun Cotton Is Made and How
Used on Board of War Vessels.
Springfield Republican.

Gun cotton" said an ordnance officer.
when asked about the qualities of this SUBJ
ried by. the ships of the navy, lis by far
the safest OF any of the high explosives.
That is the reason it is chosen instead of
nitrogaycerin preparations, which, although
they VIII produce more powerful effects, are
very dangerous things to have on ship
board. They can be exploded too easily by
the application of heat, by a shock, and,
under some conditions, by spontaneous COM
Dusuon. But the gun cotton, as long as it
is wet, is absolutely safe, and there is no
trouble about preserving the necessary de-
gree of moisture"
Precisely the same opinion regarding gun
cotton as an explosive for naval warfare
was expressed by the superintendent of one
of the largest powder manufacturing firms,
a man VINO mas had much experience in the
making of gunpowder and gun cotton.
NOT only Is gun cotton absolutely inert
and rml so long as it is wet" he said,
but ii does not necessarily follow that it
will explode even when dry. OF course, it
Is then much more liable to do so, but If it
is undiSturbed in any way q considerable
quantity OF 1t might remain dry without any
accident IN our works we are extremely
careful about the way in which We handle
dry gun cotton, but there is no need of
any ~recautlons when it is wet On ship
board the disks of dry cotton which are
used as primers to detonate the wet are al
ways kept away from the magazine, either
on deck or IN one of the cabins. Inc only
danger from them would be IN case they
were dropped while being handed. n re-
suit then would not a~lways-perhapS not
usually-be an explosion, but you never can
tell with certainty. One of the disks might
be cropped half 2 dozen times ana not ex-
piode, and the next time under apparently
as heat ia concerned. IL the dry gun cotton
IS exposed TO a continued high temperature
Tor a long time. 1t is likely TO decompose,
undergoing chemical chances wnlcn gener-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-01
Apple Blooms.

Apple blooms! dainty and pure as the dew,
Showing with beauty the orchards bare;
Lifting white censers up high toward the blue
But spilling their incense everywhere!
If, flooding with fragrance the winds that pass
Or, GROWING with clusters, the budding tree:
Or, sitting your snow Ger emerald grass,
A miracle still you seem to me.
All! where did you hide all your secrets sweet
While the rude winter swept, clustering, by?
A sweeter surprise no season could meet
In any blossom beneath the sky.
Yesterday. only gray branches and bare,
Walled in the wind as the storms swept by:
To-day, a wild wealth Of garlands are there:
One pink-and-white glory waving high.
Maplewood. Mary A. Leayitt.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-01
Springtide.

Let's walk joys native way
Better, better so;
Day and night. and night n day,
Better to joy h know.
Sad measures none has May;
Harki above, below,
Voices over and over say,
Better to joy than know.
The quick winds wake n play,
Through the clean leaves blow;
Shut the books and come away,
Better to joy than know.
Blithe sungold hides the gray,
Glories CLEAN and grow;
See, the shadow cannot stay;
knowledge, oh, let it go!
The young hearts warm and wise,
Call with laughter ow:-
Be as the happiest bird that flies,
Be as the brooks that flow.
Come. feet-foot, joys own way,
In it let us go;
Day and night, and night and day,
Better to joy than know.
John Vance Cheney, in Harper
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-01

the entire mass of the wet cotton, produce
ing tremendous results. The question OF
precisely how defamation takes piace-that
is. how SO small an initial explosion can
sufhce to an unlimited quantity
or hlgh explosives behind it-has caused
Berteiot gives as an explanation that the
shock of the primary explosion communi-
Gates TO the layer of molecules in the i'm
mediate proximity an active
force, whereby the molecular edifce' is
Shaken to pieces and the initial force is
augmented 10 a degree corresponding to
the heat evolved by decomposition. A new
shock is thereby produced in. the next layer.
and the action is repeated and so propa-
gated until the whole molecular system is
completely destroyed"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-01
Aid to Memory.
New York Times.

: You know" said the man in the ele-
waited train, that I am studying French,
and | believed at my last lesson that I
mad thought DIP a good way of remem-
things, The numeral adjectives. 1t is
hard to remember hem when they haven't
the slightest resemblance TO the other En-
mind by comparison. For instance, five I
was sure of. Cling. Sank. Sankey.' You sec
how simple that is?'
Yes said the second man. hesitate
ingly.
Quite simple the first went on; 80
l set myself to remember Sankey."
And did you Go it?s
No" answered the French student, dis
gustediy. "Of course, when I came to nvs
/ said Moody"
And the woman sitting near. who had
overheard the conversation. so far forgot
herself as to leagh aloud.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-01

OIldIId IIU-IAG4dINs
Army chaplains occupied peculiar posi-
tons. While officers, in a way, they were
not hedged about with that divinity that
doth hedge q man wearing Shoulder-StrapS.
In consequence the men in the ranks often
bothered the chaplains a great deal by ask
ing them questions which they dared not
ask the commissioned officers.
While Thomas was hiding behind the
trenches in and about Corinth his men be-
came very anxious to know when the divi-
sion would move out and take the initiative.
They did not dare question their officers,
but the did ply their chaplains with ques-
tons. This chaplain of an Illinois regiment
had been annoyed by repeated questions as
TO when the regiment would move, and
finally decided upon a plan to head off the
uuestioners. Securing the top of a hard
tack box ne printed the following sign and
stuck it up in front of the tent:
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-01
Millinery Department

PATTERN HATS-Created by skillful mil
liners, of choicest materials; these Hats
cannot be reproduced for less
than S15 to $40; our price. $1,000
PATTERN HATS-Dressy. stylishly trim
med; a range of Hats that were
sold up to SIS; extra special......S7.5 80
TRIMMED HATS-Two large tables filled
with about a hundred Hats, being copies
Of the seasons "favorites." Were you to
select materials and have them trimmed
to order they could not be produced for
less than So and SIS; choice of
this lot at So 90
TRIMMED TOQUES-About 25 in all,
colors and black, neatly trimmed;
$3.50 and SD qualities. ...........S1.5O
LEGHORN FLATS-Very fine quality,
for ladies or misses; our CSC
leduer .OJC
TOQUE SHAPES Of fancy straw
braid, 49c
UNTRIMMED HATS-Dress shapes, black
crowns, with fancy straw brims;
OSc quality
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-01
Suits, Skirts, Jackets,
Canes

SUITS Of all-Wool Fancy Mixed Coverts.
English box jackets, plaid taffeta silk
lined coats, including sleeves, raised
seams, soft percaiine lined skirts, grass
cloth interlined; sizes, 81 to 3S;
our 81 quality 10
SUITS-About 80 in this lot. made of chew
lots, broadclo~hs and novelty effects, silk
lined jackets; some are handsomely
braided: none in the lot sold for less
than S12.5O, up to SIG; choice. S9.4S
SUITS+The cream of our stock of newest
jacket or blouse styles; some of the skirts
are full. taffeta silk lined; not a suit in
the lot that was sold for less than
S&U; cnolce ........................Sl0.0S
SKIRTS-About 10 of our highest grades
of fine Cloth Skirts, in new 1ounce, ruff
fie and satin trimmed; prices up
to S9; clearing y , .9S
S~KIRTS-About 100 in this lot of choice
materials, perfect in make and Innings;
blacks and %colors; $3.50 and
S4.9S qualities ......,..........,%&.5O
CAPES-Collarette style, of gros grain silk.
pleated ribbon and lace collar, cape
lace with jet heading, taffeta silk
lined; $40 quality so
JACKETS Of tan English kersey, satin
rhadame and, ~changeable taffeta silk
lined, strapped seams, rev length,
fly front; $11.6O quality.........$7.9S
PETTICOATS of rustic taffeta silk,
double corded ruffle, extra f%ullness;
SS quallty
waists of Madras cloth, "up-to-
date make" $3.50 quality..........9Sc
WRAPPERS of neat figured percale, very
handsomely braided epaulets and
yoke; S1.2S quality
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;s l'5.| The Vim. II. Block Co. !
MAY FESTIVAL WEES

Is thee opportunities for every nudchvrt to erh e best and incidentally to hn the best IN "arabes
increase your Festival Week Dollars by atOpughL dkthpugh our Store
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-01

Millinery Observation-Disclosures
V~IOLETS-3 dozen in bunch. long stems.
with foliage. Toe quality, per
punch
FLOWERS+A collection of fine Roses,
in all the desirable shades; 70c and
DISC quality
ORNAMENTS-Cut. pressed and riveted
steel, unique and attractive shapes;
81 quality
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-01
CO1Ored Dress Goods

You'll have to encounter something. ex-
traordinary to divert your attention from
these prices.
SUITING NOVELTIES-Half wool, a
large variety in light and dark mixtures,
3S inches wide; 2Jc and 39c
Qualities
JAMESTOWN SUfTINGS - An unlimited
line of this ~well-known fabric, in all the
new spring c%olorings; qualities up
to 49c, tomorrow.
CHEVIOT SUITINGS-Strictly all-wool,
nothing better made for wear. checks and
stripes, in tan and gray mixtures;
regular price, soc; to-morrow...."..3&c
POPLINS in all the desirable shades, in
Guiding cadet and hussar blue and
French grays; regular 81 ~quality....75c
HIGH-GRADE NOVELTIES in DRESS
PATTERN LENGTHS - These ~fanciful
productions unequaled in every detail;
our seasons price, SIP and S15;
tomorrow, per pattern .9S
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-01

He thought this would save him further
annoyance, and retired at night with the
determination of having a good nights
sleep. The next morning he stepped from
his tent and was astonished to note that
his sign had been altered. 1t read as fol-
lows:
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-01
Nav Linen Sale

Now. with home-adorning time at hand
some new, fresh Linens Will be much an
preciated. To meet this requirement we in.
augurate tomorrow our GRAND MAY
LINEN SALE.
TABLE DAMASK-Bleaehed, - yards
wide. all pure linen, 81 quality ........ 7Oo
TABLE DANASK-Bleached. 20 inches
wide, good designs, 75c quail
lily
TABLE DAMASK-Bleached, 60 inches
wide, all pure linen, zoe quail
1ty
TABLE LINEN-Half bleached, y wards
wide. good designs, SOc quail
TABLE LINEN-Half bleached, %
inches wide, 35c quality..-..........19o
CRASH Toweling, bleached, is
inches wide. 12Ec quality 90
CRASH Toweling, bleached, all linen,
is inches wide, Toe quality...........=o
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-01

NN~~%%@~~~%N~%~S
We pay trans !
(~portation on all !
N~purchases of $500
Cor over within 100 l
Smiles of Indian- !
Sapolis.
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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-01
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.

What is the full name Of the secretary OF
state of North CarOlina?!Tarheel.
Cyrus Thompson. He took office in Sep
TENDER, 1891.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-01-01
How Wanamaker Advertises !.

II never in my life used such a
thing as a poster or dodger or hand
BILL" said John Wanamaker. "My
plan for 20 years has been to buy so
much space in newspaper and fill it
up as l wanted. l would not give an
advertisement in newspaper of 500
circulation for 5000 dodgers or post
ers. If l wanted to sell cheap jewel
ry or run gambling scheme / might
use posters; but would not insult a
decent reading public with handbills
The class of people who read them
are too poor to look for support in
mercantile affairs. / deal directly
with the publisher say 10 him.
How long will you let me run a
column of matter through your paper
for $500 or $500? as the case may be.
/ let him do the figuring, and if
think he is not trying to take more
than his share give him the copy.
/ lay aside the profits on particular
line of goods for advertising purposes.
"At first laid aside $4,000. Last
year / laid aside $40, 900. / have
done better this year, and shall in
crease the sum as the profits warrant
it. owe my success TO newspapers,
and to them | freely give a certain
profit of my yearly business Wool
Reporter.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-01-01
Cambridge.

Happy New Year to all today.
Peaty Of winter this week.
Cambridge school closed the 23d, for
the holidays. Will resume duties JAM
uary 8, 90.
Mr.. Roger Burns came home from
Davis City last week to spend the
winter.
Mrs. Daniel Miller has been very i'll
for several weeks past, but is now i'm
proved.
Miss Vernie Leblanc went to Bed
ington to spend the holidays at her
home. She will visit few days in
Romney this week.
Mrs. John Kapp and son. Albert,
are spending the Christmas season
with relatives in Lebanon, Pa.
Miss Bessie Eichelberger is spend
ing the holidays with her brother in
Chambersburg, Pa.
Miss Harriet Scott and brothers en-
tertained quite a number OF their
friends at their home on Tuesday
evening OF last week.
Prot JAS. Gregory has organized a
Singing School" at Pleasant Plain.
Quite number of young folks have
enrolled.
Mr.. Erwin Glover, of near here, lost
a little child from diphtheria. We
truly hope the dreaded disease will be
checked in time. before it proves SER
ious.
Misses Allie and Eliza Burns are
spending a few days of this week
with friends in your city. LOIS.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-01-01
THE GREAT PRESS ALMANAC
An Encyclopedia of Useful lnforma-
ton Which Everybody Should
tInve.

The Philadelphia Press" Almanac
for 1898 is not only worthy OF the
great newspaper whose name il bears,
but is fully the equal in most re-
spects. and in some the superior, of
the nations foremost almanac publ
cations Il is well printed volume
OF over 500 pages, and contains in
formation on all topics which the
student. the professional man, or the
workman can possibly desire to con-
suit. 1t will be especially interesting,
because of its local statistics. TO every
resident Of Pennsylvania, New Jersey,
Delaware and MARYLAND. Special at
tentiou has been given TO matters OF
vital Importance to the farming and
agricultural interests. The Philadel-
phia Press" Almanac is, in belief, a
comprehensive and exact supplement
to the great encyclopedias and die
tionaries of the country, bringing
their wealth OF information up to date.
1t will answer any question in the
scope of an almanac, which may be
placed before it, Its low price, IS
cents, renders it indispensable to all.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-01-01
They Now Have cash in Kansas.

One would judge there is plenty of
money in Kansas when it is said that
the yield of winter wheat in that
State is so, 600, 600 bushels, worth
$50, 900, 600, or 100 per cent more
than last year. The corn crop totals
I52, 900, 900 bushels, and the yield Of
oats is %, 600, 900 bushels, the two to-
gether bringing in $50, 900, 900. The
total value OF winter and spring wheat,
corn and oats is 500, 600. 900. This is
the record of a year of plenty. Com
pare it with the crops OF the previous
year when the combined winter and
spring wheat, corn and oats brought
only SIS, 600. 600 to the farmers.
The table of the yields and values
of the crops and products of all kinds,
including, in addition to the cereals
already mentioned, potatoes, flax,
sorghum, dairy products, ETC., is
81 SO, 600, 900. The total value of
crops and live stock is $23o. 600, 600,
and the total net increase of all agri-
cultural products is over $40. 600, 600.
In the presence of such figures one is
prepared to believe there may be more
truth than jest in the statement that
Kansas will forward a car load of
Cancelled mortgages to the forthcom-
ing exposition at Omaha as a token
of her returning prosperity.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-01-01
LOCAL CORRESPONDENCE
Falling Waters Fancies.

The snow of this week has made no
little mud.
Miss Susie Ditto is visiting her sis
ter at Greensburg.
The Sabbath schools at Marlowe
and Harmony closed on Sunday for
the winter.
Mrs. Daily, OF Martinsburg. visited
her parents this week.
Mr.. Henry Beckley spent Friday
with relatives in Maryland
Miss Bertha Drake, of Hagerstown,
was in our midst on Sunday OF last
week.
Rev. Jones delivered a Christmas
sermon at Harmony on Sunday morn
ing at II o'clock.
The Maryland Telephone Co. pro-
poses building line from Williams
port to Martinsburg. Where it will
connect with the other systems of the
company? The poles have been dis
tribnted and the connection Of theliue
will be rapidly pushed. Quitea num-
Der of hands are employed.
Again we are called to stand as
mourners at the grave of departed
year Tis time for memory and
tears. The year has gone, and with
it many glorious throng of happy
dreams. Its mark is on each brow
its shadows in each heart In its
swift course it waved its scepter DER
the beautiful-and they are not.
The passing year is full of solemn
adnonition. 1t brings to mind the
rapid flight OF time Full of JOY and
benefits we have learned to love the
old year. Now we must bury it,with
all it holds dear, 10 the sepulcher OF
the ages. How important and i'm
pressive are the lessons of the dead
year, Another year is given us
What we make it, such will it be.
One after another they ring out upon
the air and float away into eternity.
Let us then as the new year is usher
ed in upon us endeavor to make it one
OF the most profitable.
Happy New Year to all the readers
of the Herald. K A. N.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-01-01
Wedding At kearnexsxiIIe.

The marriage Of Miss Ida A. Thomp
son. the Youngest daughter of Mrs,
David Thompson, and Mr.. ] 10y
Hoager, Of Shepherdstown. was quiet
~ solemnized last Friday. at 6:3o p
m. at the residence OF the bride S
mother, near Kearneysville Tie
was performed by Elder f.
V. White. of Leesburg, Va. in the
presence of the immediate families OF
the contracting parties. The bride
was attired in white cashmere trim
med with lace and ribbon, and carried
bride roses. She was attended by her
little niece. Ona May Thompson, in
blue, who acted as flower girl. The
parlors, which were tastefully decor
ated with ported plants and ferns,
made beautiful and imposing APP
pearance. The wedding march was
skillfully rendered by Miss Halle
Dorsey, of Berryville, Va After the
ceremony the bridal party and guests
retired to the dining room where re-
freshments were served. Mr.. and
Mrs. Hoager afterwards drove to Shen-
audoah Junction where they took the
train Tor a trip 10 the eastern cities.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-01-01

The Statesman last week ceased
calamity shrieking for brief space in
order to shout for Joy because the cot
ton mills at Fall River had been COM
PEELED to reduce wages. Truthful
Willie forgot to mention the cause
which is the sharp competition of
Southern mills which are more mod
ern in equipment and which are or
Grated with cheaper labor. To dem
onstrate that fact it is unnecessary to
beyond this city. in which the large
hosiery mills are able to defy coupe
tition, because they have the most
perfect machines and labor here is
cheap. The same thing has occurred
IN the making OF iron and steel. AL
ALBANIA iron has reyolutionized the bus
mess. West Virginia coal, likewise,
has ruined the mining business
throughout Ohio, Indiana and Illi-
nois. When the Fall River people
realize their position they will meet
their new competitors and not only so
but they are now paying much higher
wages than any mill in the South.
1t is we'll to tell all of the truth.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-01-01
Is not Explicit.

The World pleads not guilty to our
suggestion that it has become kick
err, but claims to be watching up the
interests of the people fredericksburg,
as against the official and semi official
cliques who have for many a long
day feasted at the expens of the peo
pie.
While watching up" our neig hbor
should not be so very indefinite. The
people are longing and waiting, not
say to watching for the names of those
who have grown fat. We cannot
think who they can be. 1t cannot be
anyone connected with the Building
and Loan Association as none Of those
gentlemen are officials. Nor can it
be members of the Electric Light
Company, since none of them are Of
fcers. Pray, who are the guilty par
ties. Let not one escape. Blazen
forth their names!
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-01-01
PILES PERMANENTLY CURED


In from 3 TO 5 days time
by the use Of To- Mo. One bottle
guaranteed to cure any case OF Piles,
regardless of how long standing what
you have tried, or what your physician
may claim. Money refunded If per-
manentc cure is not obtained in the most
severe cases, in less than days time.
After all others fail get Ionic and be
cured. Price 7Sc. per bottle. Sold by all
first class druggists, or sent prepaid
to any address, on receipt of price.
Address Harry Logue, Williamsport,
Pa
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-01-01
WHEELING INTELLIGENCER
West vlrginia's Leading Family
and Political Newspaper.

The INTELLIGENCER is 10 Its forty sixth
year, and throughoubthe period OF Its exist
ence IL has been carrying information 10 The
homes OF the state. The year 1898 Will be a
history making year sea cely less Ia inpor-
lance than those which have preceded u.
The 1rst regular session OF the Fihy-hfth
the debates and action on vital questions that
affect the prophetic proposed reforms In
our monetary system, the Cuban question
Hawaiian question:. and the many foielkn
relations now pending.
The year Will be impo RANT politically. a
new State Legislature and new Congress
will be elecSed The cams atgn viii involve
vital State and National issues and In West
Virginia the choice of u. =. Senator.