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What Dynamite Is.

Some one once said, Dynamite is like
a Woman-you never know what it is going
to do next Without commenting on the
woman part of the statement, dynamite, or
nitro-glycerine, is one of the most reliable
as we'll as the strongest friend man has.
Dynamite, you must know, is nothing but
nitro-glycerine soaked up in sawdust or in
Indian meal. This makes Of the liquid ex-
plostVe a solid one, which can be handled to
better advantage, which can be strength
ened, on scale of percentage, to contain
more or less of the explosive oil-according
to the quantity of nitro soaked UP in a
given quantity of the saWdust-and which
is more easily handled. both as to safety
and as a matter of storing the stuff in fis-
sures of rocks and lodges, where a fluid
would run out and away when used.
dynamite is cast into sticks, known as
cartridges These are cylindrical in shape,
and measure from an inch to an inch and
a half in diameter by about six inches in
length. In color they resemble the yellow
Of linseed OIL and they are oily to the
touch.
Il have seen some remarkable freaks in
the line Of tricks Of dynamite. Explosive as
the stuff is, have seen a case of 400 car
tridges fall 1900 feet into shaft, and the
case was simply smashed and the dynamite
landed in a heap like so much harmless
nush. On the other hand, l saw man
drop cartridge from his hand to the
ground, and there was not enough left of
him for grease spot This popularity Of
dynamite. its tendency to explode under
certain conditions. and its non-explosive
trait under more aggravating circum-
stances, Is something that Is not explain
able. But the fact remains that. when
properly handled. dynamite is not danger
Gus. Here and there we read of a plaster
who blows himself up. and in nine cases
out of ten 1t Is simply that the man bega n
drilling in an old hole, not knowing thai II
was partly loaded with an old charge of
dynamite.
Unless confined dynamite will burn like
so much grease. I have seen a whole cart
ridge of dynamite thrown into the f1rebox
of boiler and the stuff burned roa ring
like tugboat blowing off steam. On an.
other occasion l saw a man who had he
come excited at a burning cartridge throw
1t to the ground and trample on 1t irving
to stamp out the flames. and the man lived
renee that dynamite Is accidentally set
cartridges then freeze. In that condition
they are useless as far as blasting Ia con-
cerned, for whether confined or not thew
simply burn. To thaw them it is necessary
either to immerse them in hot water or to
place them near a fre. The hot water.
however, draws the strength out Of the
cartridges. Therefore the bonfire method
is more often used. Hence the fires
ITO set off dynamite an explosion is nee
essary. For this reason Illuminating cap
is affixed to the end Of the fuse so that
when the spark has eaten through the fuse
the cap Is set OF and at the same instant
the whole charge OF dynamite goes on,
sometimes half Q ton ~ Q dine, and q 13ioe
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mines become careless. They may seem
careless to one who has not learned to look
al the stuff without expecting to soar
heavenward FOR his audacity, but the pre-
cautions which these men have been trained
to exercise have become so much second
nature to them that they are no longer
conscious of observing them. If by any
chance new man does not show in a fac
tory or on job that he Is properly care
full, his career as a powder man is cut very
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Too Talkative.

From the Philadelphia Press
willie-"Just one more question. pa. Our
Sunday school teacher says I'm made Of
dust Am I?''
Pa-'I guess not. II you were you'd dry
nm o1ca n = while = S 81 8
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The St. Mark Reaches Manila.
Tho War Department Is informed that the
collier st. Mark Of Newport News arrived
ct Manila, r. I. On tn 10th instant.
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The Del Ray Methodist Episcopal Church
81 nth was open Wednesday evening for pub
lie services for the first time since the build
ing was placed in the hands of contractors
several months ago to be thoroughly re-
modelled and repaired. The occasion was
the Christmas entertainment of the Sun
day school. Music and recitations by the
school children opened the program. Fol
lowing these exercises Rev. Frank L. Day.
the pastor. made an address, presenting
gold medals to the following scholars for
perfect attendance during the year: Miss
Ida Walker. Miss Lizzie Della, George and
Robert Zachary and Maurice Price Mr.
Day also presented Bibles to Misses ida
Walker, Lizzie Della and Nellie Price of
the Bible class. The impersonaton of Mr.
anG Mrs. Santa Claus contributed largely
to the enjoyment of the evening The
music was under the direction of Mr. j. E.
Supplee.
The church will be formally dedicated
Sunday. January 6. In the special exer-
cises Of this occasion Rev. Mr.. Day will
he assisted by well-known clergymen of
the Methodist Church.
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Toilet SDecials.

Cuticura Soap for lac. cake.
19c Solid Bristle Tooth Brushes. 12c
Soc Hair Brushes. SOC.
SOC. Shell Side Combs 25c.
Bans de Fleurs Extracts. in all popular odors
for 10 cents an ounce tomorrow. We furnish
the bottle.
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Cupid's Victims.


Miss Maude V. Travers of this city and
Mr.. John ]. Gallagher of Portsmouth, Va,
were quietly married Wednesday evening
at the parsonage of st. Mary's Catholic
Church, on Duke street. Rev. H. J. Cut
Ter performed the ceremony in the pres
erCe Of a few friends of the contracting
parties. Later Mr.. and Mrs. Gallagher
left by steamer for Ports mouth, where they
will reside.
Miss Virginia Heisley, daughter of the
.ate Ferdinand Heisley, and Mr.. Harry
Hager of Charleston. W. Va, were married
W edresday night at the home of the bride
No. 40 Queen street. Rev. DR.. Frank J.
Brooke Of the Second Presbyterian Church
p, rformed the ceremony Only the imme-
diate friends of the two families were pres
ent Shortly after the marriage Mr.. and Mrs.
Hager left for bridal tour Subsequently
tl:ey will live in Charleston, W. Va.
Miss Mamie f. Delton of this city and
Mr.. Charles NJ Reed of Washington were
quietly married Tuesday evening at the
parsonage Of Trinity NJ. f. Church, Rev j.
a LETTERS, the pastor. officiating.
a quiet marriage took place at the resi-
dence Of Mrs. Lewis Nails, on South Alfred
street. Tuesday evening, when Miss Leila
McCleary of this city became the bride of
Mr.. Harry Talbot of Washington. The
ceremony was performed by Rev Clarence
Z Ball of Grace Episcopal Church.
General Matters.
Mr.. Owen Carroll died Wednesday night at
the residence of his daughter, Mrs. j. H.
Greene. No. III North Fayette street. De-
ceased was about eighty-five years of age
and was Familiarity known in this CITY,
where he had spent the great ter part of his
life. Years ago Mr. Carroll was a promi-
nent dairyman but recently his impaired
health has kept him from active work.
! The funeral took place this morning from
St. Mary's Church.
The funeral of Mr.. Andrew Brent, whose
death took place in Washington, Monday,
was held yesterday afternoon from st.
MarE's Catholic Church. Rev. Father H. j.
Cutler OBLIGATED and the burial took place
in st. Mary's cemetery.
Mr.. Charles +. Swetnam died at his home
at Burkes Station. in Fairfax, yesterday
afternoon, after long Illness Mr.. SWEET
nam was a leading merchant and widely
known throughout this section. He was
wife and family of several children. De-
ceased was at one time connected with the
firm of Carr Swetnam. in this city. The
announcement Of his death was received
with much regret here.
Christmas entertainments were held last
evening at the Second Presbyterian Church.
the First Baptist Church, Trinity M E.
Church and the Village Chapel NJ e.
Church South Large numbers attended at
each Of these places and interesting pro-
grams Of song and recitation by the Sum
day school scholars were rendered. The
! Methodist Protestant Sunday school will
| hold it's Christmas entertainment this even
! ing.
| Mr. Frank Kraus Of Western MARYLAND
! College Is spending the holidays at his
| home in this city.
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proposed Manufacturing Enterprise.
Attorney \. W. Armstrong, counsel for
the Virginia Automobile Company has
served notice that, at the opening of the
January term of the Prince William county
court at Manassas. Monday January =
his company will apply for the appoint
ment of five freeholders as commissioners
to ascertain and report as to a just compen-
sation for such land near the mouth of
Occoquan river as the company may desire
for the purpose of operating a factory
The company. 1t is undo Tstood, contem-
plates the erection of a factory near the
town of OccOquan, where the water power
OF the river may be utilized. 1t is said that
the power afforded by this stream sur
passes that of any other river in this part
of the country.
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Hair Bows,

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Anniversary Observance.

Exercises in observance of the 3Sth ami
versary of the procla nation of emancipa
ton will be held Tuesday evening, January
l. by the colored citizens of this city in
Roberts NJ f. Chapel, on South Washing
ton street. The meeting will be under the
auspices of the Lincoln Emancipation Asso-
citation Of Alexandria. James II. Hayes of
Richmond, Va, will deliver the Grafton. and
the city clergy and other prominent friends
Of the colored race have been invited to
occupy seats the platform. Among the
several Invited from Washington are Com
missioner II. b. Macfarland. Prof. Robert
II. Terrell, Senator William e. Chandler
and Reuben S. Smith.
The following program has been arranged
for the occasion: Singing, Prof Lumpkins
and choir; invocation. Rev. Benjamin T.
Perkins: singing. by choir; Introductory,
Magnus l.. Robinson, chairman: ernancpa-
ton edict, A. w. Carter: singing, P. II.
Lumpkins; emancipation Grafton J. II.
Hayes. Addresses by invited guests will
follow and the benediction will be pro-
nounced by Rev Robert II. Robinson pas
tor of Central NJ E. Church. Washington.
The officers Of the Lincoln Emancipatio
Association Magnus l.. Robinson pres
ident: William S. Bayne vice president
and William A. Carter, secretary.
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ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
Funeral Services Over the Remains
Of Noble Lindsey.
LARGE ATTENDANCE OF CITIZENS
Preparations for the Celebration
Of Emancipation Anniversary.
L ZIP AMI pFPSnN A
G. ERAL AND PERSONAL
Evening Star Bureau,
7O1 King street.
Bell Telephone 106.


ALEXANDRIA Va, December IS 1900.
Funeral services over the remains of Mr..
Noble Lindsey, whose sudden death oc
CURED Tuesday evening. took place this
afternoon from the late home Of the de-
ceased at Braddock Heights in Alexandria
county, near this city. The remains were
brought here and placed in vault in the
Methodist Protestant cemetery. Rev. p.
?. Phillips of st. Paul's Episcopal Church
conducted the services.
When the funeral procession reached this
city it was joined by the Business Mems
League in body and large number of
other citizens. a handsome floral tribute
from the league was placed on the casket.
In response to a call issued by Mr.. NJ. B.
Harlow president of the league, the men,
bers of that organization met last evening
in it's rooms, corner of Washington and
King streets,and took action expressing sor
row over Mr.. Lindsey's death. commit
tee appointed to draft suitable reso
buttons of respect to the memory Of the
deceased. This committee consisted of the
following: Messrs. G.. William Ramsay,
Park Agnew, William F. Carne, Henry
Strauss, Frank King, Herbert Bryant and
A D RrOckett.
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STOCKHOLDERS BRING SUIT.

Norristown. Penn. Sept 5.-James w. Shepp and
Daniel b. Shepp. large owners OF the stock of the
Schuylkill Valley Traction Company, filed bill in
equity here to-day against the United Power and
Transportation Company of New Jersey. which owns
controlling interest in the schuylkin Valley corpor
alton enjoining the New-Jersey company from con-
tinuing in control of the Schuylkill Valley company
and asking for the appointment Of n receiver The
suit is based that section of the Constitution of
Pennsylvania which prohibits transportation COM
pany from engaging in any other business than
that of common carrier.
The bill sets forth that the United Power and
Transportation Company incorporated In New-Jer
Eey in April 1883, has secured control of the Vari
Gus lines operated by the Schuylkll Valley Trac
ton Company, OF whose stock the Sleeps own $780,
900. and In addition has secured control of and Is
operating various electric light plants in the state
including those at Lebanon and Reading
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does now He went around renewing old acquaint-
ances and making ones. He was one OF the
most sought after men at the convention. senator
Depew at the urgent request OF the PRESIDENT VIII
go from here TO Youngstown, Ohio where ne VIII
address a big mass meeting next Saturday night 1t
will be the opening of the campaign in Ohio, and
Senator Hanna will accompany Senator Depew MI
Depew said to-day:
I am just getting my affairs strsightened out
so that can take off my coat and plunge INTO
the campaign From all hear the people want
enormous majority
Frederick S. Gibbs-the same old Wicked Gibbs
is charged with playing practical joke on the
waiter at his table on Monday. Mr.. Gibbs says
Il is a case of mistaken identity, and that 1t
must be some other Gibbs The table was fully
surrounded with guests, who were growing weary
of the delay incident to the large crowd Mr..
Gibbs took 5O-cent piece and rather ostenta-
tiously placed 1t under his tumbler; The waiter.
colored man, saw it and in two minutes ne was
his with Mr. GDp9 s 9Fd fT6gs ee de saR{S
fII nice. sab" more wattah sah?" More sugah,
icitude felt by the waiter for Mr. Gbbss welfare,
for the walters actions spoke louder tna1 WORDS WORDS
ne was possessed of consuming desire to make
Mr. Gibbs comfortable and to receive the hall COL
face wore look of triumph. He seemed to say by
every twist of his wrist: Dat hall dollars mine
Mr Gibbs. Away flew the nimble Sam. and then
Gibbs the Wicked Gibbs calmly rose, pocketed
ths end OUT of ths Sight Of sam and enjoyed
the indignation Of that worthy, who could nardty
rasrain his wrath when he returned. In justice TO
MT Gibbs II should be added that yesterday he
apologized to Sam and gave him dollar: Dis will
nav me 70 de miserable night spent, boss" said
Sam, once more happy.
E. I Horsman. the Broadway kite enthusiast.
gave a highly successful exhibition of his kites
supporting a Mckinley and Roosevelt banner 10 by
20 feet and a Mckinley and Roosevelt streamer
4 by 10 feet besides two six-foot flags To sustain
these required the lifting power Of seven siX-foot
kites. The wind from the south blew just right
10 keep the kites steady, and the banners and
flags 1oated high the town.
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should be cast, but there will probably be a
rumber of vacancies Here is a statement from
the chairman of the Republican State Com
mittee:
Two hundred towns give Stlckney ~ 232
votes, Senter 1883 The same towns gave
Grout 46.S1S and Jackson 12.T95. IL is safe to
call Stickneys plurality thirty-two thousand"
(Stgnedl IRA ALLEN
Chairman of Republican State COMMITTEES.
White River Junction. VT. Sept 5-The Re
publicans claim that the majority secured yes
terday will compare favorably with that of the
average elections during the last twelve years.
The Republican majority in the State election
preceding the National election in 1896 was So
$50 and in the State election of 1898 il was
22,1I3. In 1888. 1892 and 1896 the Repub-
lican majority averaged 2I.50l. and the average
for the three "on" years in the same period
was 2Oo3I, while the average for the six cleo
lions since 1855 Is 25Tl2 The vote OF the
Democrats on the State ticket unquestionably
will be larger than the three of" year cleo
tons in which the average l4,5S1, as
against an average OF l0,3i1 in 1S9S. 1890 and
1892.
The election resulted in the choice of thirty
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Fitchie's office for Colonel d. P. Heap. engineer
of the Third Lighthouse District, who has
charge of the trip. Beyond saying that the
political prospect is bright in The Presidential
contest that the result in Vermont was salts
factory, and that, believing his reply to Carl
Schurz, made public yesterday, fully covered the
subject he had little to say.
Il am all tired out he said. and need re-
Taxation. I am going on little trip down into
New England"
Colonel Heap said afterward that it was the
intention to anchor last night near City Island.
The rlans beyond that depended upon Secretary
Cages desires. It was learned that the eXpec-
tation was to visit Shelter Island. Block Island
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taprjtv will lead him 10 render the best service
10 the State"
The Governor also praised Attorney General
Davies for the action he so promptly TOOK III
reference 10 the Ramapo matter and the Ice
Trust" saying: In especial shall never for
get the action he took at the time Of the enact
nent OF the Franchise Tax bill into law; law
than which no other that has been enacted IN
this State in recent years will be so benenclai;
and OF such vital and far-reaching Importance
Thus Governor Roosevelt gave hearty praise 10
the Franchise Tax law, evidently thinking II
would be to the interest Of the Republican party
70 do so. The Governor also praised the other
branches of the State administration and &C
cordingly gave a helping hand to the other
State officers who have been renominated.
verted 10 National politics and topics Like Mr..
OdeT he argued that the interests OF the Ma
ton were the paramount interests at the polls
this wear and he dwelt upon the silver issue
The Governor was listened 10 with profound at
tention and was frequently interrupted by APP
plause His speech was on high plane. ana
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,SECRE7ARYGAGE'S VACATION
EAfBARKS ON THE IRIS WITH HIS WIFE
AND DR.. AND MRS. HILLIS AS
GUESTS-REFERS TO SEIZURE

Lyman ]. Gage. Secretary Of the Treasury
unexpectedly arrived in this city late yes
terday afternoon for a pleasure trip up Long
Island Sound on the lighthouse tender Iris
Secretary Gage came from Washington on the
train reaching Jersey City a few minutes after
o'clock, and drove with his wife to the Barge
Office, where the Iris, Captain H. P Sherman
lay awaiting him. On board were the Rev DR.
n. D. Hills, pastor of Plymouth Church
Brooklyn and his wife, who are to be the guests
of Secretary Gage on the trip They arrived
fifteen minutes before Secretary Gage. It was
exactly $50 o'clock when the closed carriage
containing the Secretary and his wife drew up
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sumo its normal size. and already the figures
are over the fatefuI 10000 The returns from
90 out of 246 towns and cities give a total
Republican vote of Al 631, Democratic vote OF
1864, and 974 votes cast for the Prohibition
and Social Democratic tickets. This is Repub-
lican plurality of 30I11
Speculation on the Senatorial contest has be
gun. General w. W. Grout stated to-day. after
a careful estimate, that he should have 134 votes
on the first ballot out of the DAG votes that
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and Newport. and that Shelter Island would be
reached tonight.
The knowledge OF the intention Of Secretary
Gage to visit New York was obtained by acct
dent In the middle of the afternoon a cab
drew up in front of the Barge Office with a
trunk Iettered: IN. d. Hills, Chicago" 1t
sent down to be put aboard the steamer Iris in
care of Secretary Gage The janitOr of the
Barge Office refused to receive the trunk. Cap
tain John Bradley of the revenue cutter Calu-
met came to the rescue. and had 1t put
board his vessel Later il was explained by
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in front Of the Barge Office, and they stepped
out.
4 group OF reporters much to Mr.. Cages
surprise stood on the sidewalk waiting for him.
At first he was disinclined to talk merely saying
that he was going TO New-England for a few
days outing He afterward said few words
while waiting in Commissioner Thomas J.
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4 NEW-YoRK APPOINTMENT.

Washington, Sept. 5.-Harry F. Owen. % Pori
Henry, N Y. has been appointed Assistant United
States Attorney for the Northern District Of Nsx-
York 1t is understood that Taylor NJ Arms, judge
OF Broome County N j. also will be appointed an
assistant attorney for this district On January
J. when his present term Judge expires
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State Senators. all OF whom are Republicans
In the 100 cities and towns already reported the
Democrats have elected 30 Representatives ana
the party leaders predict that they Will have Al
least 30 in the General Assembly. In 1895 ths
Democrats elected 10 Representatives, while Il
1898 A. were seated
The two Republican candidates for CongresI
were elected by majOrities generally correspond
ing with the plurality OF the Republican candL
date for Governor
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CRANK WRECKS DINING ROOM
DESTROYS GLASS, SILVER AND FUR
NITURE IN ARCHBISHOP COR
RIGAN'S HOUSE.

Nearly $500 worth of cut glass silverware and
furniture in the dining room Of Archbishop Cor
rigans house. at Fiftieth-st. and Madison-av
was wrecked last evening by a crank. who
gained admission to the house. When arrested
later by the police Of the East Fifty frst-st sta
ton the man described himself as John W.
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evidently pleased his hearers. At the conclu-
sion OF the Governors speech the convention
adjourned. Scarcely had it adjourned before
Governor Roosevelt vas surrounded or the plat
form. and his right hand was clasped sue
cessively by hundreds Of persons.
Mr.. Odell and Mrs Oden, accompanied by
many Orange County Republicans, started for
Newburg 4 o'clock. Lieutenant-Governor
Woodruff will make a speech at the County
Fair at Chatham, Columbia County. tomorrow.
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MORE COAL CONTRACTED FOR EXPORT

Pittsburg Sept 5-The Pittsburg and BaIttnor,
Coal Company has received contract for seventy.
five thousand tons Of coal, to be sent to England
by way OF Baltimore. The order IS the first largs
one the company has received for export, and
the beginning OF active crusade for foreign
kets. Pfttsburg coal men say that better and
larger orders be obtained il the rail rates c
the seabOard are reduced
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pEArH or A sCRANroN NEWsPAPER MAN

Scranton Penn. Sept. 5,-Marion Stewart Cam,
forty-one years old at time Editor OF The
Birmingham Age-Herald' and later City Editor OF
The Louisville Courier Journal" afterward filing
similar places THE Republican" and Truth
of this city. found dead in bed last night by
his mother He died from heart failure.