And whilst this energy, this organization, and all this development of the highest grade of modern engineering, are being devoted to carrying out the expressed wish of the majority of the people of Massachusetts, the malcontent minority is sleepless in offering every possible obstruction to the work; in Governor’s council, in consulting engineering supervision, in committee of assembly, in the newspaper press, covert expression of the opposition has found vent, and been doubtless useful in its way. But is it not time this opposition should cease? Must our citizens be for ever confined to one route from their Capitol to the West? Surely there will be traffic enough and ample, to remunerate both lines, when the Hoosac Tunnel route is open. If so, the time is approaching for a generous welcome from the opponents of the Hoosac Tunnel, and the conditions “at owner’s risk and at corporation’s convenience” may cease to appear on our freight notes.
Driving Bench Work and Dumping from Heading
(West End.)
Instructions for Handling and Using
MOWBRAY’S
TRI-NITRO-GLYCERIN.
1. Handle carefully, avoiding a sudden jar or concussion, and be very careful, if any is spilt outside the can, to avoid striking it against any hard substance.
2. When solid, thaw out by placing the cans in a tub of warm water, not hotter than the wrist can bear, first pouring warm water into the can, and always remove the can before adding more hot water to the tub.
3. To fill Cartridges, &c.—Hold the Cartridges to be filled over a tray, say 2 feet by 3 feet, the bottom of which should be covered with Plaster of Paris (which will not readily explode when saturated with Nitro-Glycerin.) The soiled Plaster of Paris should be frequently renewed.
4. If the Nitro-Glycerin in a liquid state is kept in store or magazine for some time, the cork should be loosely inserted, and a pint of cold water poured in each can, to be frequently poured off and replaced with fresh cold water in warm weather, taking care to retain the bladder under the cork. It is preferable, when ice can be procured, to congeal the Nitro-Glycerin.
5. Use Funnels (gutta-percha if they can be had) for filling water holes. Under no circumstances whatever attempt to tamp the drill holes; it is unnecessary, and may kill the man who attempts it.
6. Hot irons to warm the water, or soldering the cans, will be sure to cause explosions.