For the first test of "Total" to be carried out " hole had been dug in the ground and filled with ealelum water. This was, ignited and Mr, Rittstiog, who was giving the demonstration, released the powder from a container and soon extinguished the fire, The next text consisted of a wide, ditch thickly spread with tar, with benzine poured freely all over i Tt did not take more than a Hf-as much, to quench the fame which were allowed to bla furiously before any attempt was made to cheek them," A wooden flue, Tined with tar, was then set in place, had a small hole, to represent the fireplace, near the ground and into this" shavings were thrust and lighted. Within a few seconds the chimney was pouring forth flames, "Total" was then shot into the fireplace and quickly checked the fire in the bottom and the fume Jing, put out the burning woods work,
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