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The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1890-11-20
SPECIAL PREMIUMS

offered by the Business Men Of GOldsboro:
J. F. Switzerland, dealer in horses,
one whale-bOne buggy whip for best
buggy horse.
Watts & Watts, jew elers and deal
erS in Xmas goods. one solid silver
cup for best knit work by any lady.
Jos. E. Robinson, editor nf The
Argus, Daily Argus one year for best
crazy work, by any lady in Clinton;
Weekly Argus one year, for best
pen of sheep; to farmer.
G. G. Smith, with B. NJ. Privett -,
one dollar, for best fruit cake.
Henry Lee, dealer in heavy gro
ceries, one sack best -four for best
pen of hogs.
Sam Eason, one dollar for best bug
gy horse.
M. s. Whitening ton, dealer jim
horses, one riding bride for best sad
die horse.
Futchler & Kern, dealer i'll gene.
raj merchandise, one nice wOrsted
dress for best display Of needle work
by any lady.
/. Summertield, dealer in furni-
ture, one baby chair for the prettiest
baby.
John III. Hill & Sons, druggist, one
bottle of cologne for best display OF
breads.
VIM. H. Higgins, dealer in hard.
ware, One-hand corn-sheller for best
bale of cotton; and one turn pillow
for best sample cotton.
/. s. ID. Sauls, grocer, one bottle
extract, any flavor, to lady exhibit
ing best collection of flowers. One
half dozen cabinet assorted ground
spices, for best cake; five pounds
fire chewing tobacco for best disp'ay
of farm products.
d. w. Cobb, with Fultcher d Kern
one lady's hand-satchel, worth So
for prettiest lady.
Royal & Borden, dealers in furni
ture, lamps, &C., one fine lamp f.
best quilt, made in Sampson county
a. A. Miller, nice picture franz
for best display of pictures by lad,
(amateur).
j. w. Edwards, dealer in wines
liquors, &C., one box cigars (5O) fo
/ best Sampson made apple brandy
and one box {50) for best bushe
sweet potatoes.
T. r. Robinson, druggist, one Dol
: tie fine extract valued S5) for fines
lady's night robe.
lIJoe Edwards, dealer in dry good:
boots and hats, champion of 10y
prices, one pair of shoes for be:
pen of geese.
e Sam. Cohn & Sons, butchers, on
dollar for best yoke of oxen.
Q Smith & Yalverton, dealers
hardware, one pillow for1bcst exhib
of pumpkins !; one plow for secon
J. best exhibit Of hay; one pillow f
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1890-11-20
CARPETS

All the styles are in, and thew
are beauties. We are of tba
opinion that We have secured
some Of the best picks and
think we can substantiate il bv
comparison. Every variety il
represented in this Department
ranging in price from lsc In
" 90 per yard. A. large lot of
these goods have been selected
specially for Churches. Halls
and Offices. We give special
terms to churches, and it will
be to their interest to cores
pond with us if in need of auv
kind of floor coverings. or
course under this head is in
cluded
Rugs Matt.irc3 and Oh, Cloths
which we show in all STILES and
in abundance.
We approach a subject now
Ill which ladies take considera-
BILE interest, and it is very neces-
81 y that we should do so Il ke.
wise. We have given IT ore care
and attention to this branch of
orr business this season than
ever befure, and are now salts
lied that we can please the mo It
eXactins. We aliude to
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1890-11-20
HOILID : vs.
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ga STITCH IN TIME SAVES
NINEiD

"A STITCH IN lin j. oAF Ed
NINEu
Don't wait to get SICK, but when
you begin to feel bad come and get
dose of medicine and prevent sick
ness. This is the proper use Of med
icine. If you will do this you will
scarcely ever have doctors bill to
pay Or lose months Of time, and
put your friends aud relatives to
such Il deal Of trouble.
In addition to my complete line
of pure and reliable Drugs, l carry
Warmers Log Cabin Remedies, b.
B. B., the S. S. S., QuInine i'll small
and large quantities; Simmons Liv-
er Regulator, Famous Specific Or
ange Blossom, Cuticura Remedies,
DR.. Pierces Favorite Prescription,
the Golden Medical Discovery,
Horse and Cattle Powder Il pound
packages prepared by the Herb Co.
Of w. Va. Quaker brandy
Prescriptions carefully compound
ed. Local and Office practice upon re-
quest. Respectfully,
aug1-tf DIR. r. II. HOLIDAY.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1890-11-20

We have eve ytbing in ,c..f-
! eSf now :" meet ali requ.r.-
men's l. the Day Goods ira,
The Immense Increase I'm n,.
business do mandea larger purrh.
Ases, nnd we lave met ~.
emergency, and how t,ka
pleasure in assuring You that
We exhibit the most perfect
ana complete array of dry
goods OF every description eser
shown III North Carolina. lis
our earnest desirs that yon
thoroughly convince you,self
OF the fact, either by n personal
examination or through IN.
medium of samples. or CON ga
a personal examination woul6
he preferable, but in case II !
inconVenioat for you To- ys.t
our store, our Sample q der
Dvnt thent will take charge of
your requests and promptly
give th' III the hes. at,euti,n
We Will mention a few lines nf
goods III h 5 announcement. and
'aler on substitute others. II il
Q dlMcn't matter To give n salts.
'acto'y dccriptlon Of 20, DIS in
II advertisement, hut ". canat
any 'a;e convey a hint or two,
\Oyv in
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1890-11-20
Special Premiums.
SPECIAL PREMIUMS
Offered BY Business Men OF CIintan:

VHcEcu W basihrss hcu VI ttiHkeH.
Judge Boykin-s2.50 for second
best SOW and pigs and $3.50 on se,-
ond best pen Of sheep.
j. +. Royal-one rocking chair
worth $500 for best display Of home
made wooden counter-pane.
J. II. Royal-S3.0O in gold for
best display in Floral Hail by one
lady, $500 in gold for second best
bale of cotton.
Watson & Peterson 80. 80 in gold
for best display OF cooked food.
L. NJ. Partrick--1 buggy whip
worth $3.50, for best horse and
buggy.
ID. a. Culbreth-Half sack Of ODE
lisk flour, for the largest displ"y of
agricultural products.
o. +. Herring-S1. 90 for best
homemade Jeans.
l.. &. Hubbard-one sack guano
for second best sample butter, 2 lbs.
a. +. Johnson d Co.-one pair
lady's Kid gloves worth Sl.35 for
most graceful lady horseback rider,
one Smyrna Rug worth $3.50, for
best 10 yards homemade carpet.
J. s. Bizzell-S5.00 i'm gold, best
pen of fat hogs not less than 5.
Sheriff j. NJ. Spell-S2.50 for best
heiier under 3 years old mot
thorOughbred.)
r.. &. Holmes $3.50 for best colt
foaled in Sampson county under
two years old.
NJ. J. Herring, 50 for best cocoa
nut cake, by a young lady.
J. A. Crumpler, $3.50 TO the
young lady who exhibits the incest
embroidered gents handkerchief, the
handkerchief to belong t, me.
DR.. II. III. Holiday, two large bot
ties of cologne for best hand or ma
chine made shirt.
G.. a. Clute, Alliance Store, one
pillow, Carolina Boy for SOW and
six or more pigs, pigs not to be UNI
der two weeks old.
III. b. Giddens, jeweler, 80 cents
for the best worsted crazy work, by
"a W un9 lady.
II. j Williams, retail grocer, So
for fastest trotting horse in scrub
race.
w. G.. Eackley, dealer i'm clothing
and dry goods, one pair brO9an shoes,
for best mule colt; one wool hat for
best milk COW; one silver plated cup
for best quilt.
Mary +. Peterson & Co., Racket
Store. three yards white table linen
for thebest pair home knit socks.
Stewart & Hines, dealers in gene
raj merchandise, one two-dollar hat
for best display of field crops.
b. F.. Powell, dealer i'll dry goods
and groceries, one sett of gOblets,
worth 80 cents, 70" the best quilt.
G. p. Johnson, cOnfeCtiOner, 81
for best dried apples, (native); 81
for the best homemade pickles.
b. S. Peterson, ladies dressing
case, S1.25 for best wOrsted crazy
work by young lady.
M. Hanstien, one hat, worth 81,
for best pen Of hogs; one pair of
West Poin; Tie shoes, worth 81 rs, fol
best pen OF sheep; twenty yards OF
fruit Of the loom, (Bleachiug) f0l
best mich COW.
ID. Z. GlddenS, with Capt. Z. Par
trick, 81 in cash for homemade car.
pet.
DIR. Frank Boyette, 81 in cash f0l
the second prettiest baby.
W. II. Williamson, 81 tor best pail
of pigs.
VIM. A. Johnson, dealer in dry
goods, shoes, &C., one silver castor
valued at SO, to the lady making
largest exhibit of canned goods, pre-
serves, pickles, &C.; one lady'S Co
ney fur cape for the largest and best
exhibit of oil paintings, crayOn, &c
w. S. Thomson, attorney at-law
50 for the best oil painting.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1890-11-20
MISCELLANEOUS.

S1.50 by Prof, J. D. Ezzell, Prin-
cipal of Goshen High School, fol-
best map of North Carolina, by girl
or boy not over sixten years old
Map to belong to Doner.
F. w. Stock, HiIlsdale, Michigan,
Roller Mill, Flour, Feed, and grain
dealer, 80 for the best bread made
from Stocks Diadem Flour, sold at
the Alliance store.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1890-11-20
LEES BACKACHE PLASTERS !

In North Carolina's sunny cline.
Their wond'rOus virtues, fadeless still,
Exert an influence sublime
In ministering to human i'll;
And many pang along our way,
Lees Plasters doth allay.
You can cure bad case of Back
ache quicker with one Of Lees Plas-
tiers than by any other application,
and after the backache is cured, you
can still wear the plaster with COM
fort for a month or longer. THIS
Plaster is great discovery, and it is
hard to find any pain or ache that
will not yield to it. Prepared only
by II. j. LEE, Druggist.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1890-11-20
"How to Cure all Skin Diseases. ,,

Simply apply s'SwAy MES OINTMENT y
No internal medicine required. Cures
letter, eczema, itch, all eruptions on the
face, hands, nose, &C., leaving the skin
clear, white and healthy. It's great heal
ing and curs tive powers are possessed
by no other remedy. Ask your drug
gist for SwAYNE's Ointment.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1890-11-20
CLINTON
Harness Establishment !
ESTABLISHED IN 1867.

ESTABLISHED IN 1867.
am now located on Fayetteville
Street, opposite CAUCASIAN office.
/ put up and keep in stock, or ma Ike
to order, any style of Harness, from
$1,000 to $1,000. / also make all
styles and grades of Saddles, Bril-
dies, Halters and everything in this
line.
Good, honest work at the lowest
living figures, is my guide and motto
in business.
A large supply OF Northern Har-
ness and a fine line of Driving Whips
always kept on hand. Call and ex-
anime.
neE- Be sure to see the celebrated
Celluloid lined Whip for which i
am sole agent. IF this whip is not
satisfactory you can return it and
get back your money.
Respectfully,
sep5-3m w. III. STETSON.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1890-11-20
HORSE AND CATTLE POWDERS.

HORSE AND CATTLE POWDERS.
We offe" under this head the hest
Condition Powders in the market.
They are prepared by the leading
Drug House of the United States
from the formula of the most dis
tinguished Veterinary Surgeon liv-
ing. They are excellent appetizers-
n general Alternative and tonic, and
can be relied upon rs remedy for
all diseases of domestic animals.
B. They are composed of Llcorice- Root,
Juniper Berries, Fiaxs.ed, Gentian,
Ginger, Iron ami Anthony. Sold
only by II. J. LEE, Druggist.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1890-11-20
BLACK SILKS

about all we can say is that The
assortment is simply perfect,
and we have 10 hesitancy :,
saying that il is the most com.
plete III the State. Among them
we show you Faille Gros Frain
Rhadama, Armure, Sat.nL,yn,,
Satin Duchess, Fancy Brocaies
and Satin Stripe.
AT soc, csc, sl,lO, SI.25. S1.4s.
ana Sl.75 per yard. We have
placed on sale the largest aud
handsNnest line of
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1890-11-20
LEES MART SpECIFIC.

A certain cure for warts on horses
and mules, as Judge +. II. BOykin,
the Editor ofTHE CAUCASIAN, Capt.
Cornelius Patrick, Maj. w. Lucius
FaisOn. Mcssrs. a. Ferd Johnson,
Henry +. Faison, VIM. ii. FaisOn,
Hon. Bascomb Nicholson and hun
dred5 of others IN Sampson and adj
joining counties and throughout
Eastern Carolina will certify. Sold
only by II. J. LEE, Druggist.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1890-11-20
SPECIAL PREMIUMS
offered by the Business Men Of Warsa

Offered by the Business Men Of Warsaw:
Kennedy & Bell, $500 for the best
baked turkey. TO be hisl.
DIR. W. P. Kennedy, $3.50 for best
oil painting.
Prof. Cannon, Principal Of War
saw High School, 81 so for best draw
ing by school boy or girl.
d. G. Morisey: S2.5D for the best
mare and colt, under one year cid.
$3.50 for be exhibit of cattle by
one man.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1890-11-20
OTHER SPECIALTIES.

Pure 4-year Old Medicinal Wits
key.
A Safe and Certain Corn Cure.
Sure Cure for Scratches in Horses.
Sure Cure for Eczema in Cattle
and Horses.
Safe and Sure Cure for Lice on
Stock.
Specific for Staggers in Horses and
Hogs.
Sure Cure for Chicken Cholera.
Scientific remedies tor all diseases
and ailments of Horses, Mules, Hogs,
Cattle, Poultry and Dogs.
T. J. LEE, Druggist.
October 9th, 1890. If
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1890-11-20

Time too limited to talk fully.
Just a general mention Of De
partments will have to do this
time.
DRESS FABRICS. Variety
NOT APPROACHED in Clinton
Velvet, Plush, Silk and Gimp
trimmings.
WHITE GOOES.-Embro:d.
ries, Laces, Table Linen, &c.
Ladies' New Markets, Jackets,
Capes, Muffs and Shawls.
Hoods, Eacinators, Children's
Knit Jackets, &c.
Gents, Ladies' Misses and
Children's Knit Underwear, Ho-
siery and Gloves, Hats and Caps.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1890-11-20
!. SESSOM'S HOTEL,

ROSEBOR Q, n. Q.
Special accommodations, for the
travelling public.
Regular boarders will also be
taken
MRS. J. M. EsSoMS.
my8--tf Proprietress.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1890-11-20
WOIlMS IN HORSES.

Lees Worm Specific never fails to
expel worms from horses and mules.
Warranted in every case. sold only
by Il. J. LEE, Druggist.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1890-11-20

Persons need medicine only when
they are sick and their lives in dam
ger, then they want the very best
that can be had. Only such is kept
at the CLINTON DRUG STORE; there
can he found also a full line Of Pat.
cnt Medicines, Essential Oils, Per
f'umery, Trusses, English Tooth
Brushes, Medicinal Whiskey, Horse
and Cattle Powders, and the best
remedies for all diseases and all
mcnts of Horses, Mules, Cattle,
Hogs, Poultry, etc.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1890-11-20
Shoes! Shoes ! Shoes

The largest and most complete
stock ever shown in Clinton.
Our Shoes are made EXPRESSLY
for us, and knowing the wants
OF our custom ars, we do not b IS
hesitate in saying that we have
secured a line of Shoes this
Fall that will meet their EVERY
WANT.
OUR STYLES ARE ALWAYS
CORRECT AND QUALITY
THE BEST!
n@~ Although prices have adj
vanced from 10 per cent. to Is
per cent in the Northern Market,
yet we are giving our customers
Shoes at same price as hereto
fore.
- -:O:--
Carpets, Rugs, Oil Cloths,
Trunks, Valises, Pictures, Frames
and Easels.
Window Shades, Lace Cur
tains, Cornice, Poles, Curtain
Chains and Hooks.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1890-11-20
DRESS GOODS!

A few styles and prices inst
hc-e VIII not be amiss but will
fail to convey any adeoua. a
description of the stock.
Honespun Tricots, so inches
wide at SOC. French Tricots
from 33c to Soc. Novelties i'm
Plaids and Stripes from 2Cc 10
Zoe. Imperial Serges from 371c
To 75c. All Wool Henriettas
from Soc to Soc. silk Wra,.
Henr;ettas, Striped, Plaid and
Solid Colored Flannels from 33c
to SOC, all wool Mohairs from
25c to 65c.
| Il complete line Of Henriettas
from, 22ac to 25c. These goods
are not full all wool, but equal
in appearance to the SOC all
wool Henriettas.
Mourning GoodsI
Our assortment was never
more complete in this Depart
ment, and We take pleasure in
showing his elegant display.
All Vol Henri sttas from zOc
t" S5c. Silk Wrap Henriettls
tom 90c tn s1.25. Fancy Cords
and Stripes from 35c to sICo
Satin Striped from 75sc to s1.oo.
All wool French Serges of b-st
quality. Silk finish Serpes.
French Tricots from 33c to soc.
SAMPLES
promptly forwarded when re-
quested. Express charges paid
On all packages exceeding So 90
in value. Carpets made up aud
shipped ready to be placed en-
floor. Correspondence relating
to anything in Dry Goods soil.
cited. We have a perfectly
equipped ladies' Retiring Room
IN our establishment the only
one in the city.
nnllTu mrronrrmo~~
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1890-11-20
& | DE Il.

HEADQUARTERS FOR BEST
PEACH AND APPLE CIDER,
Corner Of Elm and r. r. Street;
SWEET AND HARD CIDER
always on hand. In addition To
this pleasant and healthy drink.
/ keep
Tobacco, Snuff,
Flour, Potash,
Candies, Soda,
and Peanuts
which are sold at lowest prices
for cash.
600 Pipes, OF all sly les and
sizes. Try one.
Respectfully,
.saGS. a.AU 6 { HR.
ie Oil yr.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1890-11-20
COLORED SILKS

II has evef been our pleasure e.,
exhibit. Now is the time to
make your selections of
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1890-11-20
SOMETHING WONDERFUL!

That we are giving customers
the best for the money. Bear
in mind that the BEST GOO DIS and
the FAIREsr PRICES are as ordina-
ry and every day matter a. sun
light and showers at our
One Price Cheap Cash Store.
Connecticut western news., 1890-02-12
Bottles for Tears.

Before the days of la grippe, when the ladies of Pompeii were the bellies of the day, posed as the professional beauties and, for all we know. had their photographs taken and got a percentage on them, we'll bred people didn't cry in handkerchiefs. They dropped their tears slowly and grace fully into vials of cut glass that had gold shoppers set about with precious stones. There can be no doubt that the woman with thoughts upon grace full pose practiced with her tear-bottle before her mirror. and can there be anything more touching than, when one's best young man was off to the wars, sending him by registered letter q little note saying: ''You have all my heart and these are the tears I have wept for you since your absence" The tear bottle could be enclosed as practical proof. and the maiden ia ir would write on the outside of the en- velope in large letters: "Glass-please do not stamp too hard" Those, in- deed, were the days of romance. Un- doubtedly some very fetching young women, who appreciated the impress sion made by a bottle of tears. but didn't like getting red nose, had their slaves do the weeping for them, and physically cultured themselves by ad- ministerfng to the slaves good sound whipping so that they might have something to weep for.
Connecticut western news., 1890-02-12
Two Stories About Judges.

A good story is told on Judge French of South Dakota. Some years ago he became judge of the supreme court, and was known all over the state by the name:of ''Old Necessity" and this title was given him because it was said he ''knew no law" As au illus tration of how apt this appellation was the most remarkable decision the judge ever rendered is directly to the point. A case was before him where in the prosecution failed to prove it's charges. The attorney for the de- fense refused on that ground to put in any evidence. When asked by Judge French if he intended doing so. the lawyer said ''No," and then the judge drew himself up and said: "Well in that case I shall order the jury to convict. If there is any one branch of the law fully understand it is criminal law, and if man is in- nocent he has got to prove himself so." .... .
 Another good story from the same section is on Judge Gideon c. Moody, recently elected United States senator from South Dakota. When he was some years ago associate justice of the supreme court, a horse thief, known as Light Fingered Harry" was up before him on charge of stealing a horse. The trial was a long one and Harry got 8 long term in prison. In sentencing the prisoner Judge M cody scored the thief in a most nmerciful manner. and closed by asking the usual question if. he had anything to say. Harry looked his denouncer in the eye for moment. and then said in an even, cold tone: Judge, ] wouldn't have that temper of yours for the best horse in the Black Hills. !" New York Star.
Connecticut western news., 1890-02-12
Never Forgot His Manners.

Iheard 8 funny little story the other day, the experience of a polite small boy and a gentle Sunday school teacher. Way out in the wilds where the soldiers are stationed. one of the young ladies on good works bent thought she would get up a class and teach the children of the privates. whom she regretted were little heath- ens all the things they ought to know. Patiently she told one little boy who made him, who was the wisest man, who was the strongest man, and the story of the flood. As he was going away, she reminded him that he must remember all this, as she would ask him the same questions next Sunday. Next Sunday he was on time, and his preceptress, after admiring his punct-. uality, said: 'Now, hope that you haven't forgotten all that 1 told you last Sunday. So, like good boy, tell me who made you9" The little head dropped, the lips quivered, but, polite to the last, no matter what his sins might be, he answered ''Please, miss, l have forgotten the gentleman's name!'
Connecticut western news., 1890-02-12
Thank Ton.

Two men, sitting near each other on a Chicago street car the other morn. Ing, were as unlike as any two men living in the same social atmosphere could we'll be. One was digniied and solemn, the other aspired to be funny. The funny fellow commented on every- thing, speaking to no one in particular but addressing himself to every one who might hear. After awhile the dignifed mau. drawing himself up said:
 "You spit on me then, sir"
 Thank you,'' the funny man repli-
 What do you mean by thank you?' the dignifed man asked. "Oh, like to be told of my faults and peculiarities so that l may correct them. If you hadn't told me that l spit on you might never have known The passengers laughed uproarious- ly and the funny fellow was delighted. A few minutes elapsed and then the digniied man made another remark.
 Sir" said he, ''you have spit on me again"
 Thank you kindly" the funny fel- low replied. "Oh, I'm trying to dis tinguish myself by evidences of good breeding and every time foible is called to my notice, why I am just that much farther ahead on the road of improvement. l."
 The dignified man struck him in the mouth.
 You have knocked out my teeth"' howled the funny fellow.
 Thank youp'Asaid the dignifed man as he swung himself from the car.- Opie Reed,
Connecticut western news., 1890-02-12
What the Earth is Made of.

A new and careful estimate of the comparative abundance of the chemic- al elements has been made by Frank w. Clark. Taking shell of the earth's crust ten miles thick and, in addition, the ocean and the atmosphere. as representing all the accurately known terrestrial matter, he finds for the commoner elements the following percentages: Oxygen. 50 per cent; silicon, 25; aluminium, 2; iron, 5; calci-s um, 3.5; magnesium, 2.5; sodium and potassium, 2.2 each; hydrogen, l. These nine elements make'over 98 per- cent ot the whole. leaving only about 3 per cent for the sixty others. Titan-s ium and carbon rank next in abun- dance, and then follow chlorine. phos-. phorus, magnesia, sulphur, barium. nitrogen and chromium, these aggre-' gating about ] per cent altogether. That titanium, which is popularly re- garded as rare metal, should be the, tenth and eleventh element in point of actu Il commences is the most novel point brought out in this discussion, but it rests upon incontestible evidence. Elements like copper, zinc, tin. etc, can only be estimated in regard to tho whole mass of matter considered, In terms of thousandths of per cent Aluminium is by far the most abundant metal, with iron good second to it.