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THE PITTSBURG' "DISPATCH.
SUNDAY.
DECEMBER IV -1892."
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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
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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
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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.
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437 . Smithfield St 437;
Store open every evening until Christmas.
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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,
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ItSIXlHSTltKET,
Catilnets, 83 to H per dozen; petltei.ll
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per dozen. Tele lliona 1721.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.