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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-06
NORTH STATE OLEANlNoS.
fhe Growth OF Ashoviiie-InterostiD
Facts From 1Iany Points

Facts From ,lany Points
The Asheyiile Citlzcn says: "Ieu wears
ago Asheyllle contained "a population of
2ulO. To-day she has A population OF r.
900. IN l.-l the assessed value ~ the pro-
perfy in tLe city was sJOl.il3. To-day it is
1892, lai, an Increase Ol 500 pr. cent. iu
ten years. In 1880 the mercantile business
amounted t0 about SNO.oO1. The total bu-i-
ness of the city f0. the year 1850 amounted
90 Sl,S56,Uw.o The increase of business
in 1853 over the business of leO. was - per
cent. IN issO there We're sold on the Ashe-
willie tobacco market iJO.0O pounds of leaf
tobacco. for which there was paid $1,000.
At the close Of the tobacco year, ending
september ]. ls-3, there had been sold
AIS ejS pounds. lOr which was paid >i2z-
1926. Tho real estate transactions
for the pact year amounted 70 S,ly,-
uOn IN the year 1879 there were
erected here one hundred and eighiy-fOur
buildings at "a cost of S12S10y. There are
10 the most prominent points IN the city.
I There are two systems of electric lighting.
There are three graded schools for white
pupils. and one for the colOrcd pupils.
! educating altogether twelve hundred
/ children. There are moreover two male
/ academies. two female colleges. one female
! high school, and one theological school.
! ll.re are sixteen NuNlNIi'1 Tor Hli utinui-
nations and both races. one public library,
/ three cluD-hOuses, aud Young MEMS
I Christian Association. There are TWO IRE
companies and GamoWcii nre-alarm sys-
T tenn. and also n telephone system. There
are tW0 daily newspapers, besides SIX
weeklies and one monthly
The " llmlugfOn star says: 'lt Is grati-
/ fy.ng % uoie Che attention which many Os
our North Carolina cities and toNus arc
giving the subject Of sanitation, the most
/ important that can engage their attention.
I because IL involves life and death, and yea,
strange % say, so singuhrly ignored, NOT
only by SMALL bat BY many large towns,
which pay the penalty l0r their indifference
by the many graves filled annually which
might not have been dug II those towns had
given that attention 10 cleanliness which
health demands. which nature insists upon,
the ignoring OF which She sternly Furnishes
with disease and DEATH
During the month of January 5l vessels
arrived al Wilmington, n being American
aud IS foreign Oh the American vessels
there were four steamships, with an agsre-
gate tonnageO OF 56~i, and seventeen scho0n-
err. with an aggregate tonnage 81 1910
Total American tonnage, 500. ol tnc lor-
eirn vessels, there Nerc one steamship of
sSl tons. twenty-eight barks with total Of
.5i9 tons. hNe hrigs with Lass tons, and
. two schooners with ;3l tons. Total lorelgi'
tonnage, ~, a66. The grand total tonnage
OF American aud foreign vessels y zs,cN,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-06
IN FREDERICKSBURG.
Meeting to Raise Fands for the MON"
ment 10 General Lee.

FRFpFRIcK sBURG, Va. february o.
fspecial. Pursuant TO notice, Mayor Rowe
called together the mass meeting Oh
citizens in the court room here TINS
evening 20 consider the question OF
raising funds 10 complete the Lee Monu-
nont at Richmond, Va. The meeting was
attended by considerable number, ihclud-
inc members Of the bar, judges OF the Cor
roration Court and the Circuit Court.
Ex-Governor Marye offered paper Which
he had drawn, setting out an appeal I'd our
neople asking an appropriation 10 assist I'D
The noble work OF completing the mohu,
ment. Mr.. 81. George fitzhugh opposed
fhe plan as offered by Governor.
Aiter some exchange OF Vows upon the
subiect. Ex-Governor Marye's paper was
adooiad. The Mayor announced that inc
,,o rer was ready for subscriptions by those
srdeopt Each one subscribed runnihs +
rom one dollar % i've dollars.
Tnon motion of Judge Barton, commit
tee If ihree were appointed, composed OF
Mr. r. Is. Merchant, Captain 1. McOrachen
and Mr.. +. Dorsey Cole, with the request
fhst they will canvass The ely ana else
,cbere soliciting subscriptions ID the oAuse'
The impression is that the people ol lhe
oif, and those of the surrounding country
Yin smbscribe literally 10 the flnd.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-06

crNrgAIIA. VA, February 5.-.spccia,i'I
Another of the entertainments thueI 1n'
ansnlces Of the ". &. T. L., OF CehtI"iia'
Was held last night az the residence Oh ii 'ii.
l. B. Bonny The social was call',a ~ gius'
by the president drs' an ..,Si. NieAisn'
aa.ei ~ with prayer by Mrs. Anderson. Of
Sto,,,c syt;o,'o,oud which was followed by some Sc
i,ec,Ions of reading by Mrs. Croker Mrs.
'rhomnsen 1TSo, and the president and music by
,he Misses. Duyal, Bonney and others. Mrs.
r. j. Pleasants gave some very pleasing
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-06
DINNER BY BISMARCK.
what the Emperor and the Chancellor
said on That Occasion.

BERLIN. February j.-The papers are
still filled with incidents Of the dinner given
by Prince Bismarck last evening. After
dinner the company separated in three
groups. Around the Emperor were Prince
and Princess Bismarck. The Emperor ana
the Chancellor talked freely, while the depu'
lies present listened. The Emperor en-
pressed his resolution 20 promote legislation
ION the benefit Of the working classes,
and 20 advance their interests
md also expressed his intention 20
9nnotul n commission % investigate their
condition and aepds lie spoke Of the colo
nies. and expressed regret that Germany
did not possess the countless millions o.
money and the vast fleets Of vessels tha'
constituted the strength Of England.
Prince Bismarck talked Of various re-
r,rns to be- instituted and facetiously allud-
I'D. as one OF them, 20 his ,Hlention TO shill
the burden OF the rrussian Ministry upon
Younger shoulders.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-06
MRS. AND MISS TRACYS FUNERAL
Ceremonies Ia the East Room Of the
White House- The Pall-Bearers.

Ceremonies ia the EdHt Room OF th1
white House The Pall-Bearers.
WAsufNGroN. ID. c., February 5.-lhe
funeral OF Ms. Tracy aud her daughter.
Miss Mary Tracy. occurred to-day, services
being held at the Executive Mansion. The
East-roOm, where the services were held
was crowded. In the centre OF the room
were two caskets, those Of mother and
daughter side By gIde. At lAe head OF the
caskets were placed large spreading
palma. the brapchcs Of which hung in grace
ful curves over the TWO niers. The caskets
were hardly visible, because OF the mass OF
flowers which were heaped upon them.
At O'Clock the services began with the
singing by the Schubert quartette OF
Cannot Always Trace the Way" Then the
PROCESSION Of clergy, followed by a long line
of choristers, and Or. Douglas, rector Of the
church 50. John'sl. emerged rom the stare
dining-uOm, singing a. they proceeded.
Following came Secretary Tracy and MS
son Frank. General Catlin, Robert 0raYea
and wife, the President and Mrs. Harrison,
Nice-Presideul and Mrs. Morton, secretary
Blame and wife. Lieutenant Mason and
Mrs. RAYMOND, naval secretary and private
secretary respectively 10 secretary Tracy
officers of the navy and bureau, army
officers and others.
The regular Episcopal services for The
dead were rccited by Or. Douglas, OF =
Johns. The hymn Jesus, Lover Ol MY
soul. " was then rendered by ~. John''
choir. 10. Elliott read the Lesson Of tn'
/ dead. which was followed by the choir sing
| ing "Rock Of Ages" in which those presen
ioined nr. Douglas feciied the lord
! r.a,et aud gave nnal henediction, wniel
/ closed the service. sixteen trim sailor
stepped forward and bore the caskets TO Ia
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-06
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS.
o.,,.oecoIonel robert W. TansilI-Many
Persons Ill.

ALEXANDRIA, Va aeDTuary, ra,s,u ';M. die.d Ipe NJ
cial Colonel Robert vi. W morning S'is, ,'a after
the bIaaoyee's ,.oee's illness. He was in his sew
sSty- eoSi A'5e 6els 'SSSS o%
sixty. ,i,,a, Soi2nea county "s' his home. about
Prince WI i,''1 honino the change would 3c
Deaoes 9"i . hs Ssa'5 Which, He With iaTEs' the gene S
grip soon ,Sat come about when per
erai lhnii's1 lit ~ line ace. caused him 20 grad
,v SOM rSsoT Ssclipe ' until last night when IL was
,boacht uS his recovery was doubtful doubtful states
Colonel TansIi was IN 'ne ears "''re nrevious 10
Ma Msrae ss war ~or When Virginia declared aod loI
secession Se s he resigned MS ,Ss eo%%sSSSS oaSSracy Soy
lslalS 1snlred % h" his old home a Prince " "I ID
lSSrs5 sad very SS s dSSas 1rss S6'1i saS ali but
been reduced 70 1l,1Ses hroEen' Here he lived in
';e,dp ms sis hi. sons moving elsewhere .d yps -
2ax a's'Ta TepsiI lives iD Chicago and y '''" y
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-06

SAN FRANCISCO, February j.-A despatch
from jacksonville, Oregon, says; 4 pbo-
n0menal rain storm has prevailed In south
ern Oregon since Friday, which. In connec-
tiOn with tie melting 0f the snow IN the
mountains, has caused the greatest Hood
known since the country was settled. The
damage 10 Southern Oregon cannot be csti-
mated as yet. for postal communication h
80 uncertain and limited that only SUP
mises can be made Of the rayages 0i the
water on the line Of the numerous trihu.
tiries Of the Rogue river
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-06

hi.NAHCg. N. D.. February 5.-lhe bill
permitting lottery companies 20 operate IN
t.i- state passed the senate this evening by
a ma ority 0f22 % s. 10 is said the bin Will
Natralarge majority in the House also. GOV.
AlI.. las announced bis determination 10 ONeto
Ae h.ii. Dut 10 is said the measure has enough
iuouis BOB both houses % pass IL over his
iti0. 10 is now known that the Louisiana
lottery Company will establish itself In
.ie State under the name Of the North Da-
hDia Lottery Company.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-06

san FaANClscO, February 5.-AdYlces
received by the steamer Rio de Janeiro say
mat the town Of Tain l1chow, not far nom
Nanking. on the laaeisee kiang, was,
during the first week Of December, visited
bv a cloud burst which resulted In drown
Ing one hundred people, and the destfuc-
tiOa ofmach shipping.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-06
A HARRISON PosTMAsTER
shoots and Kills Well-Known citizen In
south Carolina.

south Carolina.
COLUMBIA. S. G.. February 5.-liobert
N00rman. who was confirmed Yesterday by
the United States ~entate as postmaster 40
Newhorry. :. g.. on Monday. shot and killed
Lee schultz. "a well-kn0wn railroad con-
tractor. at Fish Dam. =. 4. Norman had
been appointed by schultz as time-keeper,
and recently they bad q disagreement about
the settlement of accounts. which resulted
in lawsuit. some days ago Schultz chal-
lenged Mo0man t0 fight duel but
nothing was afterwards heard Of the
challenge Monday the two men met
40 Fish Dam and began 90 talk the matter
over. Hot words were exchanged, and
M00nnan finally drew q pistol and cursed
Schultz. The latter made a motion as ii
t0 draw his pistol. when Mormon shot him
m the mouth. schultz cried "Oh, God
and f.n dead MOOunan delivered himself
up tO trial Justice and Is now in jail. lie
is "a Republican and is very unpopular IN
the community. schultz was quite wealthy
and had many friends.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-06

two hearses. followed by the pall-bearers,
m0urncrs and relatives.
PAIL BEARERS.
The pail bearers we're: For Mrs. Tracy
Secretaries Window, Proctor. Noble and
Rusk. Att0rney-Gonoral Miller. Postmaster.
General Wanamaker. Admiral Porter. Rear
Admiral Rogers, Major-General schoheld
and j. ;. +. Stranahan.
For Miss Tracy-passed Assistants sur
eeons W. A. McClurg and Robert Whiting,
and Passed Assistant Paymaster A. u.
Michlcr, L. . :. y. and Messrs. Charles NJ.
Ray, Frank Lee, Frederick Mckinney, John
Biddle aud Charles Johnson. The hearses
were each drawn by two white horses. They
proceeded 10 Rock Creek Cemetery side by
side
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-06

PHILADELPHIA. February o.-1he build
ing at Ninth street and Columbia Avenue,
occupied by tie Falcon Hosiery Mills ana
A. ID. Truein & Bros. cotton and wooleh
mills. was damaged 20 the extent Of $500,
by lire to-day. There wa. large number
OF Young women employed in the buildin.
aud considerable excitement prevailed
among them, but al. escaped unhurt except
one girl, who jumped frvm a window ane
was severely bruised.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-06
SOUTHERN RAILWAY CONSOLIDATION.
A TRUSTED CLERK
Kobs the Paclhee Express Company o
@35,ocO aud ipwards.

Kobs the Pacidec Exrfess Company oi
s35,oCO aud Upwards.
ST.. LOUIS, February j.-lho Pacific fX-
press Company has been robbed again, and
th.. time $1,000 agd trusted clerk are
gone. last saturday the city National
Bank Of Dallas, Tex. consigned $4,000 tO
the Commercial Bank OF ST. Louis. The mJ.
ney was I'm two packages. Ouo contained
$4,000 I'm currency, and thC other $4,000
in gold in a small bag. The packages were
handed % +. a. Walton, t+e woney clerk
on the Express Company ai DlillG. who
issued a feceip. i0f iAc packages said ~
contain 100000. put the $4,000 in Dis pocket
and made ont "A wuy.bill for tlo $4,000 in
gold. Two hours later Mr. Walton gathered
all his portable effects and started l0f the ln-
dian Territory. The So 900 iu gold reached
the Commercial Bank Monday. And after
waiting $3.50 DAYS lOg ile $780, 900 90 earn up.
the bank made complaint iO J.. A. Fuller.
superintendent Of the Express Com
pany, 5lr. Fuller began an nYe.tiga-
ton and the siirst discovery he made
was that Mr. Walton bad leit
Dallas hurriedly sunday morning To-
night the following telegram was received
from the cOmpanys agent at Dallas. Wal.
ton has stolen the $50. 900 billed to the Com
mercial National Bank Of 81. l0uis. he
was VITA the American at iQuia, Michigan.
for i've years. and came tO MS last October
from the Wells Fargo. His father lives ut
Il. Joseph, Missouri. lie started for the
Indian Territory. Have sent detectives
after him."
superintendent Fuller said t0.aight.
"Walton succeeded in getting GOOD start
by pretty smart trick. " hen toe money
was turned over % him he issued
! receipt and made out a way.
hill TOR $4,000, copy Of which
he took In the letter-book, then Dee de-.
str0yed the way-bill for $4,000 and made
out one for $4,000. and then sent on the
gold. The Dallas books show that $4,000
had been shipped to II. Louis. aud no sus.
piciOn was created Until the bank entered
complaint. Walton is twenty-six years Of
age, rcd haired and smooth face
We have telegraphed 20 all point.
on the Missouri. Kansas and Iexa.
and Missouri Pacific Railroads. believe
be intends 10 reach Canada. ",
hope to get him. A good reward will be-
paid for him. 10 was under a bond Of
$1,000 by one OF the guarantee companies p
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-06

PrrsBURG, PA. February 5.-kepresen-
tati,e. Of All the edged tool manufacturers
of the United states net in this city today
in secret session, enough Of the proceedings
were learned, however, 10 warrant the
statement that one Of the closest comDlna-
tions in existence has been formed. lhe
capital represented exceeds Sj,O0O,N0.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-06
BEYOND THE SEA.


''-"''
BERLIN. February 5.-Ihe Emperor has
issued am order 20 the minister Of commerce
directing him 90 take immediate steps to-
wards the extension 0f WOrkingmen's M
surance. and 90 institute an exhaustive in-
ourg into the trades laws affecting factory
labor. "u0Weyer valuable the Emperor
saws. "the present measures for improving
the position of the workingmen may De, they
are by 100 means equal 90 the task be has
undertaken of bettering their condition in
pursuance Of this work" The staatsrath
win assemble 20 consider preliminary ques-
tions. and large number Of experts have
been summoned 10 give testimony. The
conference viii We presided over by lie Ep-
ucrOr i'm person.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-06

NEW YORK, February 5.-'fhe Bar Asso-
citation Of the city held a reception to-nighI
in honor Of the visiting Supreme CourI
Justices. Many eminent men IN and OUT oil
the legal profession were present. Ihe JUS
tices leave for Washington tomorrow morn
lng.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-06

ATHENS, February .. - Adyices from
.ieie state that ibe Christians have arisen
- frenzy of despair and are attacking
lhe lli4e, many " whom are being tortured
"Aiy. Turkish families are ilocking 10 the
owns ana d j feared thsl = general revolt
81 Christians i, immiDcDt.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-06

and instructive remarks on the working OF
the society and It's good results. Miss Dick
inson, Of Chester. gave elocutionary selec-
tiOns.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-06
A RUSSIAN PLOT
Devised for the Assassination OF Prince
Ferdinand.

SOFIA. February 5.-NaioF Panitza ana
the three other military officers who were
arrested here a few days ago, were ar
rsiened for examination to-day. The IN
ouirr disclosed the fact that the plot WIN
which they were connected 20 assassinate
Prince Ferdinand and proclaim regency
was of Russian origin and insigated by VI
Hitroya, the Russian M'uister at Bucharest
Asa result Of to-day's revelations four civil
ians connected with the conspiracy were Ar
rested
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-06

BRO0KLYN. February 4.-Ihe American
Mating Company's building on Spencer
street was burned about midnight t9-night
with "a large stock or raw material and
manufactured goods. The loss Is estimated
at S200O01. six iremen were injured. The
flames spread tO surrounding dwellings,
and "a large number of families were com.
pclied 90 flee.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-06
DISASTROUS FIRE.
Portland Visited TO the Extent q
$4,000.

$4,000.
PORTLAND, Me-, February j.-One of the
most disastrous fires that has visited this
city in many years occurred tonight, three
wharyes and the buildings thereon
being destroyed The fire started
in NJ. J.. Emr0y's building on Browns
wharf, used as a stOreh0use for h0gshoads,
and is believed % have been incendiary.
The fire was checked after considerable
damage was done tO the Boston
and Maine Railroad wharf, the Portland
Yacht Clubs house, and several other build
ings. The schooner Prescott Hazelune,
Captain knceland, owned in Belfast. with
three months stores was burned. The to-
tai loss will reach $4,000; insurance about
$4,000.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-06

There was q tacit understanding between
the Republicans and Democrats that no
business should pc transacted in the House
to-day. A large number Of the members
attended the funeral Of Mrs. and Ai''
Tracy. The clerk read the Journal in an
abridged form and it was declared APP
proved: yeas $50; nays none, the speaker
counting a constitutional quorum. Ine
House. az I2:45, on motion OF Mr.. hchin-
lev. adjourned. The Republicans immedi-
ately wen; into caucus, and Democratic
caucus was announced lor t.io T. NJ.
CHALMERS AND LYNCH sNUBBED.
Ex,Cougressman Chalmers, Of hissis-
sippi. and Lynch. the fouftn Auditor OF the
Treasury Department, were 10 be gwen a
reception today by the House Committee
on the election Of the President, Wee ffesi'
dent and Representatives IN Congress
Judge Chalmers Vas present ana ready "a
address the committee, but a quorum
was not Present. snd aye. wait
inc for half an hour the commltte'
adjourned subject % the call Of the chair
man, Chalmers stated 20 United i'Fss'
reporter that the subject Of ms address
would be the necessity for Federal elec
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-06

The Senate to-day listened 20 an argument
by Slr. Blair in Mglr OF ni. Educational
bill. Mr. Blair reviewed the history of ihf
Educational bill. lt had passed the senate
three times. and still 10 had not become q
law. lie spoke of the general approval
giyen 10 10 from AN sections OF the country
and said it was endorsed by the great mass
of intelligence Of the United states.
M. sherman here interrupted Mr. Blaii
10 report from the Committee on Foreign re-
latiOns resolutions congratulains the peo-
ple Of Brazil on the adoption Of "kepubli.
can form Of government" Resolved, &c,
that the United States 0f America con-
gratulates the people of Brazil on their just
and peaceful assumption Oi lAe powers.
duties and responsibilities OF seli-goyern-
ment, based upon the free consent Of inc
governed, and in their recent adoption u :
~Repubhcan form Of government With
OUT considering the resolution, and after hr
Blair concluded, the senate 40 O'Clock
went into executive session, aud 10 J.2'
T.. NJ, adjourned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-06

Rear Admiral stephen =. QuackenbuscL
U.s.N. reuredl died at his residence on
Columbia road last highs, aged siKty-seYen.
The confirmation Of Postmaster Russell
bv the Senate was i0re-shad0wed IN lhE
TniEs. he having satisfactorily disposed oi
the charge made against him.
Tbo senate judiciary Committee has re-
portcd tay0rably the nomination Of j. g..
Watts for .niicd States Marshal Of the
Western district Of Virginia,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-06

W....erIho Westminster confession shall
I.t...... ..r not nHs not yet been scitled.
.Nr.r.lu u. luman confesscs that a move
....tI.0u l9of 90 consolidate southern rail-
,... --Iae sIAih Dat.oaal Bank wfcckers
... .f.tl s-0OO0O Dy their schemes
l....a.rlon is t3bc abandoned and immi-
........II .Da l-adelat COYernors Island
..,l.s ,.,. gcos lor tie Worlds Fair
Arizona republican., 1890-12-05
THE ARIZONA REPUBLICAN.

The REPUBLICAN has double the circulation of any other daily newspaper h Arizona, and Is the only one Issued every day In tho year.
Arizona republican., 1890-12-05
Cross Saddles for Ladies.

There are many lady riders ia Phoenix, and every lady who ever sat horse, or a tricycle.. or even burro, ought to be interested in the new method of riding. Having adopted it, they marvel in the depth of their souls as to who ever in- vented and enforced the atrocious and idiotic system of putting biped side ways on a seat unsafe unsafe at best, and so risking permanent deformity of bone and muscle, if not accident and injury of all sorts. Many and many a woman has lost her life because of the hooked thing that held her knee, when she mighe have slipped off, and the trailing habit which could not be disen- gagged. In sex admittedly weaker and less agile, preferredly so to most, why auadruple their danger and limit their development by unnatural garments Because this has been done so far is no reason it should be so still, The new fashion of cross riding is gaining rapidly, very rapidly, and the divided riding skirt, short and graceful, is a thing that will not be ignored. It has come, and come to stay. Of course part of this is Jenness Miller; but Jenness Miller comes at a time when the world of women is chafing more and more at traditional restriction. Great ladies in London and great ladies in New York ride serenely across their horses, as did the queenly Amazons of old.
Arizona republican., 1890-12-05
Rl.e in Price of Fal.o Teeth.

Prices in false teeth have gone up re- gently, but the rise was caused solely by the scarcity of platinum, of which metal the little pins are made with which to fssten each tooth to the plate. All the platinum of commerce comes from Rus sian mines in the Ural mountains, and the supply is hardly sufficient for the demand at present. The consumption of platinum has greatly increased since the electric-lighting companies beganits use. Did you ever observe the tiny, hsir-like wire loop in each incandescent light? That wire is made of platinum, which is one of the very hardest of metals. The price of platinum has gone up to about s20 an ounce, which is con sidersbly higher than 22-karat gold. Thus it comes about that platinum is literally "worth its weight in gold, and more, too. This may now with pro priety be chased among "the precious metals" It is found in Oregon and several other parts of the United States, but not in commercial quantities.