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The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-06-21

The more we study the conditions in
Brunswick that is the industrial con
ditions, the more we are convinced
that We need and must have diyersi
fed Industries With eli is true thai
fed Industries While it is true that
is growing in volume each day. each
month and each year at the same time
This commerce should be aided by a
iarser number Of smaller manufactur-
es than is now the case. We oHer un.
usual inducements TO capital seeking
investment in any and all kinds OF
factories and those now in operation
IA the city are al on yooa paying
basis.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-06-21
9. =. LlyADAs,
Country Grocery Store,
STAPLE ARD FANCY GROCERIES
2o2 MONK STREET
A Cure for piles.

Il bad a bad case of piles. says O.
4. Carter, Of Atlanta, Ga, and con.
suited n physician who advised me to
try box OF DeWitts Witch Hazel
Saiye. | purchased a box and was en-
.tirely cured. It is splendid for piles
giving relief instantly, and heartily
recommend it to all sufferers" De
Wits Wien Hazel Salve is unequaled
for its healing quantities. Eczema
and OTHER skin diseases. also sores
cuts. burns aud wounds of every kind
are quickly cured by 1t. Sold by all
iruggists.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-06-21
For LaGrippe
and Influenza use
CHEN EY,S tx
pECTORANT
ITS UP TO YOU, WHAT
WILL YOU DO WITH 1T

Rub il on, Of course, Vests Wound
Cure, the best liniment on earth for
old-sores, letter, Ribg-Worm. Poison
oak, Piles, rheumatism and numerous
other diseases, also Vests Gonorrhoea
and Syphilis Cure is guaranteed to
cure Gonorrhoea and syphilis and ali
like diseases. Ask your druggists aud
dealer for it.
Prepared by WEST MEDICINE co.
Sylvester, Ca.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-06-21

Our language contains a word end
ng with "S' shss usp1sas ansiefF.
orry. etc aid & ms q.
81 and it win denote affection. Joy.
tc. Find the word IL the parasraph
selow
Cares" bring anxiety End worry,
hese bring arrangement Ok the discs
i've organs usually resulting II indt'
gestion. Rydale's Stomach Tablets
ure Indigestion TT matters NOT whefli
r your stomach tr0ubie is caused ~
orry. overwork, neglect. malaria %
ny other cause. Rydale's stomach tab
cts will cure you They insure per
ect digestion and aes initiation. They
one and strengthen he digestive or
mrs restoring their 10 health Use
hem and gooe healLa win bless ron
nd fortune "Caress' you. T. s. Fort.
Va
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-06-21
Good for Children.

The pleasant TO take and harmless
One Minute Cough cure gives immed.
late relief in all cases OF cough, croup
and lagrippe because it does not PASS
Immediately into the stomach, but TAX.
es effect right at the seat OF the trou-
bile. 1t draws out the inflammation.
heals and sooths and cures permanent.
" by enabling the lungs 20 contribute
pure life giving and life sustaining
oxygen TO the blood ana tissues. One
Minute Cough Cure is pleasant to take
and Il is good alike for young ard
Id. Sold by ell druggists
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ANNUAL SALE, TEN MILLION BOXES
1naamatorx Rhsuma.lsm cured.

William Shamer, a brakeman OF Den,
llson. Ohio, was confined 10 his bed
or several weeks with inhamatory
rheumatism. II used many remedies,
q says. Finally / sent to McCaws
irug store for a bottle Of Chamber
aims Pain Balm. at which time ] was
nable to use hand or foot, and in
ne weeks time was able to go TO
work as happy as a clam For sale
all druggists.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-06-21

PoOoPHYLETs. a Reliable Family
Medicine for the permanent cure
q haiiousness, Constipation, Indiges-
tlon, Dyspepsia, DysIntery and all
diseases arising from a disordered
condition OF the Liver, Stomach,
sowelsr kidneys. No Calomel. 40
GRIPPE, pleasant in taste, delightful
effects for every member Of the
family. Druggists 10 and Is cents.
or by mail.
Large Boxes, one complete course
mailed with a signed guarantee to.
cure or money refunded, for 800.
Ask your druggist or PopoPHYLET
MED. CO, atlanta. e..
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-06-21

We know two republican governors
that viii be glad 10 take advantage Of
the Australian ballot system in Novem
bcT. Yates q Illinois and I.afoleite
III Wisconsin.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-06-21
n Never nlseapnoInta.

+. ]. Williams. proprietor Of the
Hamilton Drug Co, Hamilton, Iowa,
avs Chamberlains C1sse. Cholera and
t)iarrhoea Remedy - prg sticslly the
lnly remedy he sells fer cramps. diar.
hoea and collie. for the plain reason
hat it never liaaDboints. For sails
V M1l ArnRRiate
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lsAs MS NOTICE

The News publishina Company DC
.I,es il 10 be distinctly understood
.nat al legal advertisements must be
pald for in advance. We cannot afford
a devote our space TO such adver-
sIssments and wait on the courts TOT
me rooney. =
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-06-21

a Favorite Remedy FOR Babies.
Its pleasant taste and prompt cures
ave made Chamberlain cough Rem
dy a fayorite with the mothers Of
mali children. 1t quiskly cures their
oughs and cclds and prevents any
anger Of pneumonia or other serious
consequences. It not only cures Group
ut when given As soon "a the croupy
ough appears will prevent the attack
or sale By All arugwfgtn.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-06-21

With the national republican con
vention and the Georgia Legislature
both in session at tho same time the
lovers Of freaks in all sections OF the
country should have their apetites sat
lslled
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-06-21

A Boston astronomer says he sees
dark cloud in the present national
campaign. He must have turned his
glasses on the white house.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-06-21

Correspondence solicited: but to
receive attention. letters must be &C
oompanied BY responsible name. not
cor publication, but as guarantee OF
good faith.
Rejected communications VIII De
returned II accompanied by postage.
Remittances should be made by pos
al note. check or money order or
registered letter. Address,
News Publishing Co.
Brunswick, Ga
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-06-21

The only clothes cleaning establish
menf where only stfi Iy nrst class job
work Is done is jim Carters. Nc
club work solicited Each job distinc
" treated by competent workmeD
Ring phone 1882.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-06-21
Il saved Ais Ieo

P. A Danforth Of LaGrange, Ga.
uttered for six months with a trightful
INNING sore on his leg; but writes
hat Bucklen's Arnica Salve VIII w
ured it in five days. For uleers
onnds, piles, it is the best salve II
he world. Cure guaranteed. only
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-06-21

The Atlantic and Birmingham
shoaid buy about steen tickets reading
from brunswick to Jacksonville and
keep them in their local ticket Office
in case Of a rush.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-06-21

Tom Watson has turned loose on
Grover Cleveland again You can
keep a dog from baying a. the moon.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-06-21

our friend Bnl Brantley made a
splendid address over at the Uniyer
sity the other day He is one Of the
ahlest members Of the Georgia delega-
tion 10 congress.--R Rome Herald,
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-06-21
knIed.

There is not an ache or pain that
an be reached externally that cannot
% KILLED 10 a few minutes by tie
use Of Elliott's Emulified Oil Liniment.
Rub 1t on the affected part and the
pain viii soon disappear. Fun 1-S
plRt bottle, sE cents
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-06-21
Workinn overtlnn

Eight hour J. AVS are ignored by
hose tireless little workers-Dr
Kings New LifN Pills Millions ara al.
ways at work, night and day, curing
Indigestion, billiopsness, consultation
lex headache ara all stomach bowel
and liver troubles. Easy. pleasant
ats. sara Only 2Ee At III druggists
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-06-21

senator Thurston OF Nebraska de-
elares that RooseLe.l is man every
republican is FOR ana that none Of
them want
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-06-21
The REPUBLICAN CONVENTION.

The republican convention which
meets at Chicago tomorrow is the thir-
tenth national convention held by
that party. but the leaders are not
inclined to be superstititious because
Of the mnlucky number
The republican party held it's arstI
convention in 1856. It met first at.
Pittsburg. but adjourned to Philadel-
phia on June II, where Fremont and
Dayton we're chosen on the first ballot
The republican convention Of 1860 met
in Chicago. and on the third ballot
nominated Lincoln and Steward. his
chief competitor, and Cameron, Chase
and Bates, the fayorite sons Of their
respective states. Hannibal Hamin
OF Maine was named for vice presi.
dent over cassius M. Clay, who died
only last year al his home in Ken
lucky. In 1864 the republicans met
at Baltimore and nominated Lincoln
and johnson. Lincoln received all
the votes in the convention except.
that Of Missouri. which voted for Gem
eral Grant
The republican national conventions
since the war have all beer held in
tine Middle West, except the conpen-
tion of 1879, which met in Philadei-
lphia and renominateG President Grant
and the convention four years ago
which met in the same city and renom
mated Mckinley for president and
named Theodore Roosevelt for vice
president.
Haynes was nominated at Cincinnati
in June. 1876, on the seventh ballot
over Blaine. the leading candidate and
fed Of ''favorite sons comprising
conkling Of New York, Hartranft Of
Pennsylvania, Jewell Of Connecticut,
John Sherman Of Ohio, Benjamin H..
lBristow Of Kentucky and Ex-Governor
Morton Of Indiana.
The republican convention IN 1880
met Ia Chicago and was the most I'M
terestmg one that ever assembled in
Ithe country, The contest for the nom
| nation between Grant and Blaine,
with John Sherman a formidable third
in the race, was a most bitter one.
IGoneral Garfield was nominated on
Ithe tbirty-afth ballot.
| Blaine and Logan were nominated
at Chicago in the republican conyen-
ltion which met June 3, 1884 Harrison
WAS nominated at Chicago in 1888 and
Irenominated at Minneapolis in 1892.
IThe convention which named William
| Mckinley for the first time met IN ST.
IIouis in 1896 and the convention
| which renominated him was held at
philadelphia four years later.
The convention system of nomInet-
ling candidates seems to have origtnat-
ed in Pennsylvania where it was used
as early. as 17SS in selecting state Off
GERS. and later in the choice Of candi-
dates for congress. Baltimore was the
fayorite city for conventions in the
ante-hellum period, no less than nine
national conventions having assembled
in that city in less than thirty years
During the same period only one con
yentio was held west Of the Alleghc-
mics. that in 1856. at Cincinnati.
which nominated James Buchanan
During the whole time since national
conventions came into style only one
ever met within the area of the Con
federate state, and that was the demo
cratic convention Of 1860 which met
first at Charleston. s. c., but adjourn
ed TO Baltimore before it's delibera-
lions ware innuclndad
With the national republican con.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-06-21

In arranging new counties in south
Georgia it is to DO hoped that Rochelle
ana Abbeyine viii 10th GET court
house
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-06-21

All this talk about the shadow OF
Grover Cleveland being behind the
Parker movement is all tommyrot. II
Grover Cleveland had wanted 10 he
could have had shadow of his own
large enough to have taken in the
whole democratic situation.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-06-21

II would be good joke i Raisuili
should accept the 100000 and then
sun hold on to Percadaris.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-06-21

The traffic to The resorts Sunday
was the heaviest Of the season and
both Of them handled large crowds.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-06-21

General Tyner has certainly given
Roosevelt d nut 70 crack that is liable
is aislocate those teeth Of his.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-06-21

This evening the Mems club win de.
vote It's self to general discussion
along literary lines. The club ST grow,
ing in popularity and is doing good
work among it's membership.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-06-21
TELEPHONES.

Business once, editorial rooms 1873
a,., .s,,or .. .147-s
Office, 2o7 Gloucester Street
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-06-21

John shaap Williams had good eye
aud better head when he wrote
that Mississippi platform.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-06-21

FOR SALE One pair computing
scales, cost SIS. will sell for $40 Ap
ply to G. G. Calf, PA Bay street.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-06-21

Wilson's ladies dining room IS the
popular place to eat. Cab ana enjoy
a lunch. =
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-06-21

t,t,i man Cannon swears he viii net
accept the tail end Of the ticket.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-06-21

FOR RENT-0fice room on the first
floor Apply ply - s . fssW'ssistit'
street.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-06-21

FOR RENT Rooms at 703 Union
street. Electris Lights and use OF
oath room. Apply on premises.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-06-21

LOST Small white poodle puppy.
Return to News Office
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-06-21

Wonder Of Teddy has told the dele
mates when to shont?
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FOR RENT-One or two rooms in
private family close in. Address box
101.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-06-21

FOR sAI.E-At a reasonable price
that certain island lying just across
the river from .Jekyl island known
las Lathams Hammock. Amply to r. r
Hopkins & Son.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-06-21

FOR SALE Young, Brown Leghorn
chickens pure blood, rs cents a piece.
Perferc leauties George Mansfield,
Darien. Ga
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WANTED-Tvo rooms nd board in
country; good pay. Apply with full
particulars to b. box 30 postofficei
Brunswick, Ca.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-06-21

FOR SALE One MOOT bateau and
new sail and out ht, lin a~st class
condition. y. II. 9eyereh at steamer
EnImeline
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Entered III the Brit gwtzl1 81 post
n,lsce ~ second class mai rsAr.sr
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-06-21

LOST-Gold sunbursts set with ~
pearls Finder win please return to
this Office.
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YOUR WANTS FILLED
20 nEMT.

FOR RENT-stores, offices and
dwellings. Apply to Brobston, Fendie
q Co.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-06-21

LOsT-A black puppy with white
streak down bis neck. Return to
Fleming Smith aud receive reward
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FOR RENT--A five room house, 7is
A street. Ar&@sQ Mrs. r. NJ. Fader
Cumberlad Island. \
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OFFICIAL oaaAN cg
ahs county OF glyun
sIyna sounty commissioners
me United ss;:s,=.sses n4sssfi 81 BAN
nptcy foa this district
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FOR SAL Eve offer for the next
few days at $500 a handsome two
story house with a good size lot It is
on Gloucester street and is
a bargain. r. r. Hopkins & Son.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-06-21
sunecRLprloN MATEs.

Farms Il subscriptioa n the cits
ss4 BY msn frse Of charOs % all parts
Z the GATED STATES and Canada.
xexloo, Polto RICO. eiuara. philippine
ssisnda ana Ha-aiiau IulAada
ira T-as ..s.....s. ....s.-'.'s ~ y
81 Months .s....,.-.ss.~~ss. p
sree Months ). ). :. est -sss.sa-1o
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At this season Of the year your
drinking water should be the best.
Come ana examine Que stock Of miner
al waters. ginger ales, etc. Fifteen dill
ferent varieties. Prices to suit.
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The Springfield herald., 1904-05-20
Collece Of journalism.

Joseph Pulitzer contributes to the
North American Review for May an
article explaining the purpose and
scope of the College of Journalism
which he has founded and permanently
endowed in Columbia University. In
cidentally he also reviews the criti-
cisms which his plan has evoked, and
gives his reasons for holding that "spe-
calized concentration and education at
college will improve the character and
work of journalists. and so promote
the welfare of the Republic.
The supreme end of such an institu-
ton, as viewed by its founder. is "the
welfare of the Republic" Its object.
he says, Is ito make better journalists,
who will make better newspapers,
which will better serve the public" His
Erticle ends with this admonition and
appeal:
Our Republic and its press will rise
and fall together. Any able. disinter-
ested. public-spirited press. with
trained intelligence to know the right
and courage to do it. can preserve that
public virtue without which popular
government Is a sham and mockery.
A cynical, mercenary, demagogic press
will produce in time a people as base
ms itself The power to mould the fu-
ture as the Republic will be in the
hands of the journalists of future gen.
erations. This is why | urge my col
leagues to aid the important expert
ment which have ventured to endow.
Upon their generous aid and co-opera-
ton the ultimate success of the pro-
lest must depend"
The Springfield herald., 1904-05-20
A Bit of Domestic Economy.

There's a mint of money waiting
for the manor the woman-who VIII
invent a sock that won't wear out,
said the man with an economical turn
of mind. 81 can't afford to buy new
pair of socks every time my toes poke
a hole through a sock, and hate to
have my wife spend most of her time
darning for me-"
I'm worse off than you," declared
the economical mans unmarried
friend, "for I've got no wife to darn
for me. But" he went on, i've found
a way to make my socks last moro
than what you might call their normal
life. It's simple enough. Don't wear
the same sock more than one day at
n time Put to-day's left sock on the
right foot tomorrow, and so on.
"Tve been astonished at the amount
OF extra wear I've got out OF my
socks by this easy method. 1t has
saved me many a darning bill at the
laundry, and if you will try 1t your
wife will have less darning TO do
The Springfield herald., 1904-05-20
RODE ON A FLYING ROOF.
Preacher Carried Quarter of Mile
Through the Air.

That Rev A. N. Summers of the Uni
tartan Church. near Richmond, Vir-
.sinia, is alive to tell the tale of his
full. His experience was in Randolph
county, Indiana, and probably no liv-
ing man had similar one.
The minister who was endeavoring
to recuperate his broken. health. was
Oh farm. and at the time engaged
IN aiding a carpenter to shingle barn.
Suddenly he was warned by compan-
ion that cyclone was coming. and the
latter fled for safety.
Mr.. Summers. ignorant of his deadly
peril, remained on the roof OF the
building. The cyclone. which seemed
disposed to pass to one side. suddenly
turned and lifted the roof of the barn.
bearing it away with terrific speed,
while the minister clung desperately to
It,
For quarter OF mile the roof re-
mained intact, then it was drawn into
the swirl and torn to pieces. Mr.. Sum-
nlers was left whirling about in the air.
He was fully conscious, and confecses
to only feeling of wonder as to how
IT would end.
The funnel of the current of air kept
him afioat until he was within seven
ty-five feet of the ground, then he was
released and fell like a shot. AS he
vent down he grasped limb of tree
which somewhat broke the violence of
the contact with the earth. His fall,
however, resulted in both legs being
twice broken and the bones of the feet
fractured in eight places.
The Springfield herald., 1904-05-20
MERRY MAY DAY.

What lovely bunch the weather
man dealt out to-day to the city hav-
ing the best average weather in the
United States, says the Cripple Creek
Evening Star of May I'd.
Telephone service to Denver. wires
to Denver via the Western Union and
Florence & Cripple Creek. and trains
to Canon City over the latter road are
about the only communications with
the outside world which the Cripple
Creek district can boast to-day. Short
Line trains did not leave the Springs
nor did those of the Colorado Midland
and Terminal. A RaymondWhitcomb
excursion was booked for Cripple
Creek to-day but it seems like joke
to contemplate. Most OF the party
gave it up last night, but about fifteen
signifled to the Short Line people to-
day that they would come up on the
regular If 1t ever succeeded in leaving
Colorado Springs. 1t did not leave,
and our reputation is saved, for they
will never know how bad it really is.
In the district there is no electric
car service whatever both high and
low electric lines being tied up COM
pletely. The trains of the Florence &
Cripple Creek both through and sub
urban. are running on time, some of
the trains employing two engines, how
ever These lines reach almost every
portion of the district and relieve the
awkwardness of the situation materi-
ally. 1t is estimated that no less than
two feet OF snow. measured by ordi-
nary standards. fell yesterday, last
night and to-day. 1t is of the wet,
sticky, heavy variety. however, and
| despite high east wind is not prone
to drift The weather. fortunately, is
not very cold, and no suffering Is re-
ported. The cSal and transfer men arc
having the worst time of anybody
blowing their way laboriously through
the stick piles of snow. and the gro
Gerry men are having their own time
| also.
The Springfield herald., 1904-05-20
ToRpEDoEs ARE NOT NEW.
Chinese Used the Explosive More
Six Hundred Years Ago.


Six Hundred Years Ago.
The torpedo is not a modern inven-
tion, as the majority of people sup
pose. 1t, like many other devices of
which civilized nations boast. is hoary
with ase. The invention of Sunpow.
der by the Chinese seven centuries
ago. commonly attributed to the Con
fucians, has been disputed and the
credit for the discovery has been CIV
en- by various authorities to the
Greeks or Romans.
Combustibles like naphtha, to which
class Greek fire belongs, were in use
in the armies of the Califs, and were
confounded with explosives. Marcus
Graecus seems to have had recipe
for making gunpowder from saltpeter,
coal and sulphur, and his career has
been placed as early as the ninth CEN
tury; but it would be more correct
to place his life in the middle of the
thirteenth. A critical sitting of the
whole evidence leads to the conclu'
sion that saltpeter was first known in
China, but not before the middle OF
the twelfth century.
In the successful defense of the Chi
nese city Piauking against the Mon.
gols, explosives, blasting bodies and
rockets were employed against the
enemy, and some diagrams exist
which show the form in which these
explosives were used.