i THE PITTSBURG' "DISPATCH. SUNDAY. DECEMBER IV -1892." i. , i f r TONS OF GUX GOnOK 20,000 Pounds Bought by Uncle Sam to Make Smokeless 'Powder. SUBE OF A GOOD ARTICLE. "Experiments lltat Have Peen Carried Jon Becenflr at Newport AHEAD OP EUEOPE IN EirLOSITES jropniBpoxDrNCi; of thk dispatch x Boston, Dec. 10. The 'United States is advancing in its preparations for a defense in case of war, and the most noticeable Itrote of Yanl.ee enterprise is the manu facture of higU explosive! that ia now un der way as the result of two Tears' success ful experiments carried on at the torpedo station at Newport, B. L, all unbeknown to the world at large. England, Germany, France, Russia and Italy have been far ahead of us In the manufacture or cunpow der and gun cottor, oarticularly of smoke less powder, which in warfare promises to be of jrreat utility on account of its durabil ity, lightness and power. But their army officers will be surprised to learn that Uncle Sam is in possession of their secrets and has improved on them, at the same time greatly reducing the cost of tbe article. That this is no mere experiment just to see what could be done is proven by the re ceipt at Newport this week of 20.000 pounds efcgun cotton, the first large quantity ever manufactured in this country. This forms the buis for smokeless powder, and much depends on the quality of the pun cotton. It is claimed that this American article, which is produced nt a large factory built within a year for the special purpose of matin? for the Government both the gun cotton and the powder, is far superior to the imported article, and at tbe same time fully 25 per cent cheaper. , Prof. Charles E. Mnnroe, by direction of the "War Department, bsgan a little over two years ago to make experiments in gun cotton at the torpedo station at Newport, and his success led up to the manufacture of the article on a small scale last year. It stood all the tests and proved of the highest standard. Close attention to the details and improvements of both the explosive and tbe plant reaulred for its manufacture coon es tablished tbe fact that this agent of modern warfare could be mads forless here than abroad, even in the face of the higher cost of labor. Then it was that the War1 Department began to look around for a new place of manufacture and for some concern which would undertake to supply the Govern ment. This became necessary because the torpedo station was too exposed for the only gun cotton plant for the supply of the country, aho because it could not be en larged "sufficiently to meet the requirements of the Government during a time of war, and lastly because the Government, as iu all things, prefer to buy of a private man ufacturer rather than to manufacture for Its own use. Early in the summer of 1801 one of the members of the Dupont Powder Company, through the courtesy of Com mander Jewell and the officers of the tor pedo station, made an inspection of the small gun cotton plant, secured all the de tails and information bearing on its manu facture from Prof. Munroe and had plans made that met with the approval of these gentlemen. Experiments In Smokeless Powder. It became evident to the knowing ones that the Government had taken a step in the direction of securing the production of gun cott6u on a larger scale by a private concern when the Duponts engaged Mr. D G. Bocne, the foreman of tbe little plant to superintend the erection of a large works at Wilmington, DeL The Government se cured samples of the various smokeless powders through agents abroad", and by ex periments produced one that on a test proved equal to theGerman and English arti cle and the manufacture on a small scale com-' menced, improvements being noted from time to time. In his report lor last year Com mander Jewell stated that the experiments had been a success, and that the powder was very satisfactory for small bore and re volving and rapid fire guns up to what are known as six-pounders. More recent experiment! have produced an excellent smokeless powder for use in 0 inch regular'and rapid fire guns, one that Is claimed to be far superior, much cheaper and more stable than any in use abroad. Owing to the form of the grains and the im possibility of loading them into shells by machinery this new high explosive has not' been brought to a state that will enable the Government to use it for muskets, but thia is a possibility of the near future. The First Output Soon Heady. Its suitability for the main and secondary batteries of war ships leaves only the 8, 10 and 12-inch guns, of which there are few in use, to be provided for, and makes it neces sary to bave at once a commercial supply. The powder Is even now largely used on our war vessels. The plant at Wilmington is now equipped, and the first gun cotton supplied the Government was received at Newport this week. The tests already made bv the experts prove it to' be of the high standard that was attained at the tor pedo station. It is expected that within a short time the first output of smokeless powder will soon be ready. JTuch credit J due Prof. Munroe, for years the chemist at the torpedo station, for bringing out this amokeless powder, for he has accomplished what no other chemist, whethar government or private, has been able to .do. Even allowing for the excep tional facilities afforded him at the torpedo station his work stands out above that of all others in the matter of explosives, especially of a knowledge of the multifarious qualities of gun cotton, and it is understood he will, soon be recognized by the War Department in an official manner. A HEW QUABAHTISB STATION. buy diamonds, watches. Store open evenings til) Tith nlaco to lewelrv. etc.. Is at JL G. Cohen's. 6 Fifth avenue, Qnr stock Is unsurpassed in the city, and our prices will please. Call and see ror yourseii. Christmas. A Gentleman's Set For Christmas cloves, umbrella and walk. Ins cane, the latest fud. G. Ware's UmbbeMjl jutd Glove Works, Lou vie, 21 blxth stieet, directly opposite liljou Theater. " Latest holiday novelties in men's fqrnlsh inns, i-mokln JHQLets nd toilet sets. Visit our magnificent establishment. 8ali,?k, Corner bmlthfleld and Diamond streets. Delaware and Pennsylvania Commissioners Unite in a Recommendation. WiLMnfGTOir, Dei, Dec 10. The Dela ware Quarantine Commissioners appointed to co-operate with Commissioners from Pennsylvania in the examination of sites for a quarantine station on the Delaware river, transmitted their report to Gov ernor Reynolds yesterday. The Pennsyl vania Commissioners have also sent in their report to Governor Pattison. It is unofficially reported that the two reports agree in advocaoy of Bombay Hook Island as the preferable site for the location of the proposed quarantine station, and it is ex pected that the Executives of the two States will recommend, the subject to the respective Legislatures for appropriate ac tion. The proposed new quarantine station is about 00 miles below Philadelphia. Its lo cation at Bombay Book would remove the objection urged against the presenUquaran tine, which is only just outside the limits of Philadelphia, fine Fruits, We bave now Jn otoro a larao stock of all the finest evaporated and dried fruits, both domestla and foreign. Wo can do you irood on thee goods Send for price list. Good dellveicd everywhere. Miller Bnoa , JTlno Groceries and Table Delicacies, 1SJ Federal street, Allegheny. 0PEHED AIL THE WINDOWS. One of the Freaks of Bobert Sanfortf, Whose -Wife Will-Sue for a Divorce. PouaSKEfcesw, Dec 10, The, wife of Robert San ford, a wealthy lawyer, has left her hatband and will ne for divorce. She says her husband has assaulted her on several occasions, and shortly before Thanksgiving she wai forced to leave home and stay for two nights with a neighbor. The day after Thanksgiving the left the house for good, taking with her her three daughters, the youngest of whom is 7 years old. Thev are now in New York. An intimate friend of tbe family says Mrs. Sanford has for a number of years sub mitted to studied insults and abuse from her husband. He has a mania, it is said, for keeping the windows of the house open, even In the coldeit weather, until members of the family have all caught colds. Mr. Sanford' defense is that bis wife does not love him. He 'belongs to one of the oldest and most respected families in New Xorfe. Hi father was a Chancellor pf tbe Supreme Court and United States Senator from this State, and was once Minister to England. - Grand Holiday Saja of Potteries! For a few day only wa will sell you a Eoyal Worcester, Eoyal Bonn or a Doulton yase at 25 ner cent reduptian. Wo do this to close our immenso line, and all who want bargains must call earlv. ISO to 156 Federal stieet, Allegheny. The Perfect Purity and Solubility of K 3Q)uH6&(Xa wu JBEST & GOES FARTHEST) permit of its- instantaneous preparation and render it Highly Digestible, . and Nutritious. PRESENTS THAT ARE USEFUL! GOJVC-E AND SEE US. Never since its organization has this company shown such a display of goods suitable for" Christmas. Our floors will be devoted, during December, to the sale of Holiday Goods, em bracing hundreds of odd pieces, which will be marked to close, together with a large display of - BRASS AND ONYX TABLES, . LEATHER G0UGHES, CHAIRS AND R00KERS. - Also a line of LADIES' DESKS, ranging from $7,50 to $50, embracing sixty different designs. Our floors are ablaze with new features in furniture, all of which must be sold during the month. OUR TERMS BEING CASH YOU ARE THE GAINER. MICHIGAN re j 437 . Smithfield St 437; Store open every evening until Christmas. del0-STnr3n THE ONLY REASON For the continued increase of THE DISPATCH adlets is that they gto satisfactory returns. ThaHectrical Construction & Hainttnancs Ci Electrical Ebjrlneera and Contractors. General Electrical Supplies alwayson band. lJfCAJf DE8CEJIT (,AJ1J?S, ALL VOLT AGES, AT LOWEST PRICES. Eleotrio Light and Uell Wiring'. 125 FIFTH AVEXUE, nel3.su Tel, 177C Pittsburg, Pa, ' AETIST AJJDPHOTOGRAPHB3. ItSIXlHSTltKET, Catilnets, 83 to H per dozen; petltei.ll aps-ft-Mwxsa per dozen. Tele lliona 1721. immBBsmsiBBtm OUR HOLIDAY BAZAR NOW OPEN. mm SIBIiS NOW OPEN, READ ABOUT THEM TO-DAY &r SEE THEM. TO-MORROW. GOME WHERE . . . THE PEOPLE GOME ti ...AND... mSmM rk ! in Great sale this week of Seal Plush Gar ments at 50c on the dollar. Every garment offered below is guar anteed to be English Seal Plush, lined throughout with ele gant silk or satin, and guaranteed also to be this season's style. The ornaments on them are genuine seal skin. Seal Plush Jackets .that sold for J18 are now $10 Seal Plush Jackets and Sacks that sold for $2$ are now... ..$12 Seal Plush Jackets and Sacks that sold lor $2$ are now. $6 Seal Plush Jackets and Sacks that sold for $35 are now $20 Seal Plush Jackets and Sacks that sold for $50 are now $25 All these Jackets are 32 and 34 inches long. All Sacks are 40 and 42 inches long. We have but 500 of them, and if you mean to secure one you had better come early. With every sale of a Cloak in our Children's Department we give free a large and handsome Picture Book. INFANTS' WEAR. We are offering special bargains in this de partment that cannot be duplicated in this city, Long Cambric Slips worth 25c 12c Long Shaker Flannel Skirts worth 50c 25c Hand-Knit b'ootees, worth 15c 9c Embroidered Cashmere Caps worth 50c. .25c Embroidered Flannel Shawls worth 85c. .59q Embroidered Flannel Sacks worth 75c.. .49c Flannel Bands worth 25c ; J5C Long Cashmere Cloaks worth 1.50 97c Large line of Children's Caps ip Silk, Plush and Cashmere from 15c to 53. MANICURE SETS, In Hardwood, Leather, Metal or Plush Cases, with the finest grade of fittings, 75c to 8. TOILET CASES, In Plush, Hardwood and Metal Cases, fitted with oxidized silver, white metal, olive wood, or celluloid cases lined in every conceivable shade or polor, 40 to J25. - .WORK BOXES. A truly grand line in the "most hand some cases, either Plush or Hardwood. The fittings are strictly first class, jsq to $6. Glove, Handkerchief and Jewel Cases. A royal line of these from which to select, in all the new and popular shapes, 59c to $5. ODOR BOTTLES, INKSTANDS, SMOKING SETS, SILVER BRUSH AND COMB SETS, Etc You -must see them and learn our prices to appreciate the beauty and intrinsic worth of the line we show. , SHAVING SETS An immense variety in all the new and popu lar shape and styles. Hardirood, Metal or Flush with the rerj best fittings, 75o to 7 9S. Ladies' Chatelaine Bags In Grain, Morocco, Seal, Alligator or Ooze Leather in all the new shades and shapes, 73o to $3.50. Full line of Ladies' 'Boston Bags in leather or s,ilk, 98c to $2.50. , Pocketbooks and Card Cases in plain or, silver trimmed; every new1 color representee. Thousands to select from 24cJo $4- UMBRELLAS, An amazing assortment of Um brellas in a bewildering variety of handles Ivory, Pearl, Silver, Gold, Accacia,Wcichsel, Boxwood and others too numerous to men tion. Hardwood sticks handsome ly trimmed in silver or gold. All Umbrellas guaranteed for one year. Engraving done free. .99 CENTS TO $30, MUFFLERS Always suitable for HolidayJGifts. Finest Persian, Parisian or Lon don goods are here in abundance, Also plain colors in Creme or White Silk. A large line of the now popular Polka Shot Mufflers, 49c TQ $7.50. Handkerchiefs for Ladies. Silk, Linen or Lawn, plain, hem stitched or fancy embroidered, also Silk or Linen in Initials; a, great line, 50 to $1.24. Handkerchiefs for Gentlemen. Silk or Linen Handkerchiefs, in plain or hemst'tched, also Initial, 96 to $1. 24. SUSPENDERS. - In plain Silk or Satin, also em broidered silk, al styles, 99c to $4.50. SSsmJi 18 ALBUMS. If you want to save 50 per cent on the cost of ah album our grand stock is the place to, do it. Every grade, ' quajijy and style is repre sented. Plush, Hardwood, Leather or Silver-coveied Albums, $1 to $7. JEWELRY. A large Jine of Scarf Pins in soid gold, also a complete line of Link or Plain Cuff Buttons, Studs, Match Safes, etc., suitable for holiday gifts. NECKWEAR, Magnificent is the only word that frill do jnxtice to our unsurpassed display of Neckwear, Everything is here. Scarfs :' of new, shapes in Puffs, Tecks and 4-iu- iianas, uress iiowa, etc., 21c to $Lou COLLAR and CUFF BOXES. Superb line irt Mahogany, Maple or Oak Wood, leather covered, Silver or' Plush Cases, with fine satin linings. Also complete line of Solid Leather Cases, 49c to $4.50. m'4 SEAL CAPS,; In all qualities and shapes. $5 TO $1 2. iltsi 1 Mil a G-LOYES. Fur Gloves n Beaver, Nutria or Sealskin, $3 to $10. Kid Gloves, lined' or un lined, plain or fur top, an enormous line to select from, 49c to $3. Children's Kid, Cloth or Knit Gloves, also Children's Mittens, a complete line, 19c tp$i.25. WHISK HOLDERS. Large assortment in Flush and Hardwood Holders, brooms trim med with silver, also horn-trimmed sets, 49c to $2.98. SMOKING JACKETS. The finest line of these in the city. Handsome plaids and checks in fine imported Gheviots, new and elegant shades of'Ticat, rich Brocaded Silks, Bedford Cords,- beautiful effects in Velvet and Velveteens. We have these plain or. trimmed and faced with quilted silk. $3 up. , HOLIDAY SLIPPERS A pair of Slippers are a most appropriate present and sure to be appreciated. Our line of them this 'season is large, rich, varied and beautiful. Men's Velvet embroidered Slippers, 48c to $1.50, Men's Dongola Goat Slippers in tan and black, $1.50 to $3, Men's Dongola and Patent Leather Dancing Pumps, $1.50 to $3. Ladies' Slippers and Oxfords of all kinds. Velvet, Dongola, Stin, Suede and Glace kid, 98c to $4. Misses' and Child's Slippers 85c to $1.50. Boys' and Youths' Vel vet, Goat and Alligator Slippers; also Dongola and Patent Leather Dancing Pumps, 49c to $2. .DON'T FAIL TO SE& OUR ELEGrAJST WINDOW DISPLAY OF TABLE AUX Hr 1 LUSTRATING THE MORE IMPORTANT SCENES IN THE LIFE OF COLUMBUS. MEN'S CLOTHING. From now yntil Christmas our announcements in re gard to Men's Clothing will be somewhat limited in space in the papers, but not so in the business done. Beside the usual shop ping done for personal needs, many prefer to give clothing to some article of less utility, especially when the recipient is. not very well off Some splendid chances now in both our Suit and Overcoat stock to secure a fine quality of t garment, finely made for far less than regular prices. SUITS from $5 Up. OVERGO ATS' from $6 lib. rn BOYS' CLOTHING. We'll give those who have large families and small purses a happy sug gestion. Get the boys new Suits for a Christmas present You'll have to buy the Suit, anyway, and thus vou'll be so much in. Remember, too, that we are giving away costly and valuable presents withboys' and children's clothing, a list of which we give below. We have a mammoth assortment here from which to select, and, as usual at this season of the year, we name very low prices. Thousands of cute and cunning Suits and Overcoats which will delight parent and child. We begin in price on both Suits Overcoats at i IT T j wsA Til &n ' to- little both and LP 1.50 See These Elegant Presents. All this week we give free with every sale of $5 and over in Boys' and Children's Clothing your choice of any ofthe following gifts: A FINS BANJO. A STAR ZITHER. A LARGE TOOL CHEST, Or an Improved MAGIC LAN" TERN, with Views and all complete, to have lots of fun with this winter.
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