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IN Alarming Symptom,


TITS too bad" said Miss Cayenne,
thoughtfully. It must have hurt Miss
PrinweIrs feelings very much, but spoke
before I thought"
"Were you rude to her?'' inquired the
mutual feminine friend.
81 am afraid so. She was telling me how
Mr.. Wickles proposed to her. She was
wonderfully pleased because he declared
that If he had the wealth of the Indias he
would lay 1t at her feet"
'.And what did you say?'
ST said a fool and his money are soon
parted"
A Poets Instruction.
Now" said Lord Saltboodle, who was
initiating the poet-iaureate. sit is desirable
to have a clear understanding of your du-
ties as promptly as possible
"Why-erI thought my duty would be
to write poetry"
"Of course. That's the Mechanical part
Of 1t. You seem to know how to get the
proper plunk-plunk in the meter, and to
recognize the degree Of phonetic similarity
required to constitute rhyme. But that is
not all. I'll admit that 1t takes practice
but it is not all"
What else do you require?"
"Adaptability. You must be able to rec
ognize an occasion and rise to 1t. Here's
case in point. Suppose we take a liking
to a piece Of territory and reach out after
it."
You want martial lyric then, don'i
your
Nothing Of the kind. You want to give
Cs something soothing. You must get dowr
your Tyre and your note book. and compose
a convincing ditty on how glorious thing
it Is to be wolloped and gobbled, provided
Of course, that it be done by the proper
party"
And the poet-laureate mopped his brow
whitfield few chips or his lead-pencil
cast his eyes heavenward. and murmured:
Il suppose this is better than no job Al
all; but 1t isn't any sinecure."
Evening star., 1896-01-21

31-inch China and Indian Silks
oriental in make and shade and de-
sign. Exclusive patterns these
Csc. to $1.35 a yard.
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For Men.

- Illustration Of the reduced prices for lots o1
which all sizes remain:-68c for 81 Medicated Wool
Shirts ard Drawers that cost Is cents at Wholesale
y Broken lots going like this: 39c for Toe and
81 Natural Wool Shirts ard Canton Flannel Draw
ers, in sizes AZ "a inches.
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36-inch Plain colors-richness Der.
sonified-271ac. yard.
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Bargain Hosiery.

Maco Yarn Hose. Fast black and fancy. Some
styles.
All five floors are dotted with
bargain tables, daily and hourly
sweeping stocks free of remnants.
RAnother elass Of bargains com come to these
Once=a=Year Bargains.
The 1896 designs in Table Linens
and other housekeeping goods are
being quickly disposed of at greatly
reduced prices. Three hints below:
soc Instead of 87c.
&c, fabs oSoee Of SIX Of the
best '96 designs.
s. Instead of $2.3o.
Vs2 for the ST. 80 and $50 Blsached Damask
Sets, consisting Of Fringed Table Cover, with one
and 21a yards lorg.
2oc Instead of 25c.
0The best Csc Towels of 1895 at 2Oc-the plain
and fancy all linen huck towels, Z2x4S inches.
Tens Of thousands sold at 25c each.
Blankets, Comfortables and Bed
Spreads at reduced prices, making
selections for next winter a good in
| vestment
| Well-Known Blankets.
| 1.-THE CSC pair Ia size Blankets, reduced
| to Soc pair
| DThe California Wool Blankets, generally sole
| at $3.50. The Palais Royals 1895 LEADER al
| $3.9S. Reduced to $3.50 pair.
| UThe well known California Wool Blankets
| weighing 5A pounds. Reduced to 81 from $ pair
Best Comfortables.
| UThe warranted odorless and guaranteed not to
| shed Cotton COmfOrtabes with best satine covers
| Reduced to So from 49, 90.
D$1.9S for the $24S Satine- Comfort
| akles, filed with best white cotton.
English Counterpanes.
The remaining 1895 Genuine Marseilles Bee
| Spreads, heretofore sold from $3.50 to IS, to b.
| 81 for choice,
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Underwear.

Mems, Women's and Children's
Winter Garments at final reductions
in prices-the once-a-year final
clearing sale.
Evening star., 1896-01-21

Single Portieres, in Tapestry, jap
anese Tapestry and Chenille-at q
per cent of
Now So to $6 each.
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Bargain Books.

Waverley Novels. IL volumes Publishers price,
SIS
$3.50 for the $11.2 Half Calf Edition of Thack-
cray 10 vols. Publishers price, $15.
$2.9S for the 1925 Half Calf Edition Ruskin' 8
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Scarfs and Covers.

Piano scarfs, handsomely embroid-
cred In gold on tinted grounds-2h
yards iong-$2. 70 to $13.
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Art NeedleWOrk.

The following prices you will
know to be less than ever before:
Spanish Wool, all eolors per hank. .15c.
Saxony Wool. all col0rs, per hank. .10c.
Single Germantown, imported. per hank. .....17c.
Double Germantown. per hank. .16c.
lee WOOL x-Ounee balls. &c.
Ice Wool. balls In box. .60c.
Ice Wool, 1-Cunce balls. .15c.
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DecOratives.

Down Pillows, In oriental likeness,
covered with handsome silks
Now ST to So each.
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Best Ribbons.

Only white and pink remain in
this annual gathering of seconds"
at half prices.
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P0rtieres.

One pair Of a pattern-last Of some
of the best lots of Portieres-cut like
the curtains-25 per cent
Now 81 to $I2 a pair.
Evening star., 1896-01-21

One pair Of pattern Of Plain and
Figured Chenille Portieres-reducsd
Is per cent
Now s. to $3.50 a pair.
Evening star., 1896-01-21

Silk Table Covers-gold embroid-
cred on different ground colors-$1.19
to So.
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One and two-pair lots Of Raw Silk
Curtains and Portieres-you will save
Just exactly 25 per cent
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Best ComfOrtables.

UThe warranted odorless and guaranteed not to-
shed Cotton Comfortables. with best satine covers
Reduced to 50 from $685.
D$1.9S for the $2.48 SatiRe- covered Comfort.
akles filed with best white cotton.
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Reliable Gloves.

Ladies' Best ST and 68c Kid
Gloves are always here because
U Because we keep up their standard of excel
lence by constantly wedding out-thus the bargain
table Of Kid Gloves at only 4Sc pair for choice
Evening star., 1896-01-21

English Counterpanes.
The remaining 1895 Genuine MarseiIles Bed
Spreads. heretofore sold from $3.50 to IS, to be
81 for choice
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bargain | able,
at the
P Pa,al, Royal.

The history of the goods that
reach these tables is most often this
They are the last few of many. The
many having been sold at profit the
last few are hurried out at a profit
able loss-from off these bargain
tables.
Evening star., 1896-01-21
Well-Known Blankets.

1.-THE Csc a pair la size Blankets, reduces
to Soc pair.
Dhe California Wool Blankets, generally sol
at $3.50. The Palais Royals 1895 ''leader'' q
$3.9S. Reduced to $3.50 pair.
VThe well known California Wool Blankets
weighing 51s pounds. Reduced to 81 from s. pair
Evening star., 1896-01-21
Bargain JeweHry.

The last forty-fye of the thousands
of ST Sterling Silver articles to go at
48c each.
Ey4sc for the 81 warranted and stamped Sterling
Silver Pocket Knives, Fruit Knives, Nail Files
Cuticle Knives, Side Combs, Boot Hooks Glove
Buttoners, Letter Openers. All large size and
artistic designs.
Evening star., 1896-01-21
Bargain Umbrellas.
Bargain Mackintoshes.

$3.4S for last Of the Mems IS Cloth finish Mac
intosLes, with deep cape. And only $2.6S
ladies Navy, Check and Stripe Serge Cloth Mao
intOshes, with 20-inch cape.
Evening star., 1896-01-21

Now $1o to SIS a pair.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-16
The Political situation, Our Duty.
Richmond, Va, December IL 1881
TO the rcdftor OF the Dispatch:

Richmond, a., DeCcHiblA - NSN
To the Editor OF the Dispatch:
In to-day's issue Of your good old Demo
cratic paper. under the caption or BUST
ness-Nen In Politics" l found an esprit
de CORPS Sc refreshing. We nave Just
had our Thermopylae, it's true, and nave
held the pass-held It against the mos
fearful and tremendous odds. me death
dealing missiles Of gold, intimidation anu
PATRONAGE. which have ever been so ue-
structive 70 honor, principle, ana CON
science. belched forth withering IRE inev
the ranks Of the people from tnousahu
ramnarts. completely routing multitudes
~ trulv honest. but timid souls, ana
driving In confusion from the banner OF
Democracv many a Spartan who hitherto
and otherwise had proven himself a brave
and dauntless soldier. worthy the steel OF
orv foe vet as a party we have ennersen
from this fearful fight unsullied ana uh-
disnayed-brighter stronger. more COM
pact and better organized than ever DC
fore. l have no inclination, however 10
conceal the truth that / was disappointed
On and thoroughly disguised with the re-
suit Of the election, but not for one mo-
,nsnt. have ] been discouraged or De"h-
dered. The duty OF the hour Is as ciear
10 me as the sun at MONDAY. That uuty
is simply to use. as you say, our s'achei
muskets." SO that the enemy can get
What they want" The late election was
phenomenal In many of It's aspects 10 a
certain degree. Men of all parties lost
chart and compass and had no guide pu'
misc sven OF the members OF that We
,or,ous party. which suspects ITSELF Oh
having voted for sound money a ma
ioritv ara to-day worully ignorant as 20
the record of their party or It's leaders IN
the ..sound-money~ contest that has been
.c,,g on for twenty years. And already
do Indications abound that tnat party VIII
no about as honest in its future dealings
with the money problem as II mas been ~
the past. Such conditions. Mr.. Editor, are
NOT craditable 10 American intelligence
But some 100000 OF colored and wnlte
citizens seem 20 have taken VOW TO 90
no thinking as 20 any general pubic In
terest but TO listen for the edict OF fiat'
Ouav and Hanna and then shout Amen
with all the fervor that their emaciateo
| manhood win permit. Amid the turmoi
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-16
CLEVELAND'S LUCK.
THE PRESIDENT BRINGS DOWN
BUCKS HIMSELF.
4 DEER DRIVE FOR TO-DAY.
IL Il Believed That the Grovertai
Gun VIII secure mt Least One Fine
Buck-Invitntiops 10 Visit Charles
ton.

CHARLESTON. s. c.. December l5.-
special to the News and Courier from
Georgetown, s. O.. says:
President Cleveland and party pitched
camp at Ford's Point. which - at the
southern extremity of South Island, yes
terday morning. and have been shooting
ducks In the preserves Of General AeSan-
der to-day. After very heavy rain.
which fell during most Of last night, the
wind veered to the north, and II has been
cloudy all day, with a good breeze blow
ing. which condition of things Is usually
propitious for duck hunters. From the
fact that the party has remained at this
one point since yesterday, the Inference
is drawn that they have had good sport.
Telephone reports received this evening
from South Island Station. which is five
miles distant from the shooting preserves,
are to the effect that the party killed some
slxty-oGd fine malards twenty-eight Of
which were brought down by the Presi-
dents own shots.
Tomorrow the President and rarity will
be given the pleasure Of a deer-drve.
which has been arranged for them b.
General Alexander and Captain William
Hazard. The scope OF country owned
by these gentlemen hounds In wild deer.
and IS conceded 10 be the finest hunting
ground IN the state. There IS hardly q
doubt that President Cleveland will KIN
at least one fine buck.
From what can be learned Of President
Clevelands plans, it is understood that
he has come here for a little recreation,
and for good sport. and will remain until
his wishes in that line are gratihed. There
is no place I'm this broad land where the
President could have selected better hunt
ing-grounds, either for ducks or deer. TO
which facts he can testify by his expert
ence when here two years ago.
The Weather Bureau predicts clear,
cool weather for tomorrow, and this
will make It an ideal day for hunting.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-16
INVITED TO CHARLESTON.
Mr.. Cleveland Cordially Asked to
visit That City.

CHARLESTON, S. c., December 10
Mayor Smythe has extended an invitation
10 President Cleveland TO visit Charleston
before his return TO Washington. and to-
day Rev. DR.. vedder. president of the
New England Society Of Charleston, sent
him an invitation 70 be the guest OF that
society at its seventy-seventh anniver-
sary celebration Of Forefathers' Day, De
cember 22d.
In his letter to the President DR.. Vedder
said: whilst by this invitation we would
Loyalty testify our respect for the ex-
allied station which you hold, we desire
also, now that you are soon TO lay down
its great trust, to express our apprecia-
ton Of the manner in which II has been
administered. We would emphasize our
conviction that your discharge OF the
solemn functions of the highest office in
the world will need no glamour of inter
vening years, no subsistence nor sufferance
Of contemporary and partisan judgment,
TO MAKE it great. Every IDEAL, If / Inay
say so without improperly TO yourself
has been made real. Of unselfiah patriot
ism wise statesmanshlp. incOrrupuble in
tegrity and clear conviction Of truth and
right. with the fun and fearless courage
Of that conviction"
II the President shall accept the invi-
tation. his reception here will be made an
event In the history Of this city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-16
He Pulled the Tooth.

The sight Of row Of forceps has closed
the mouths of many sufferers, even after
they had seated themselves i'm the Den-
lists chair. Dental surgeons anticipate
this. The Philadelphia Record tells how
a dentist Of that city made an obstinate
Irishman show his teeth
Pat came to mis- Office with his Jaw very
much swollen from a tooth he desired TO
have pulled, but when the suffering son
of Erin got into the dentists chair and
saw the cleaning pair Of forceps APP
preaching his face he positively refused
to open his mouth
The dentist quietly told his office boy TO
prick his patient with pin, and when
Pat opened his mouth 10 yell the dentist
seized the tooth. and ont it came
1T didn't hurt as much as you expected
II would. did it?' the dentist asked,
smiling.
"Wen. no" replied Pat, hesitatlngly, as
n doubling the truthfuness Of his admis-
sion. But" he added. placing his hand
on he spot where the bOy had iabbed
him with the PIN. "begorra, little did
think the roots would reach down Ike
that "
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-16
DEATHS.

AILEY.-Died. December 18th nj half
past 3. after Il long illness, at the resi-
dence OF her brother-in-law. on Me-
Gainesville pike, CARRIE j. ALLEY.
o. House. Of many mansions,
Thy doors are open wide,
And many OF our loved ones
Have passed TO the other side.
And now, our sister has left US:
We shall see her here no more,
But by and by we shall meet her.
On the evergreen shore.
Funeral will be preached at Fairfield
Presbyterian church TO-DAY, December
18th. at IL o'clock. Friends and acGualnt-
ances are invited to attend.
CREW.-Fell asleep. at the residence OF
her father. 40i north Twenty-ninth street,
at $50 O'clock, yesterday morning.
VIOLET. daughter of j. Henry and Fannie
Crew; aged years months.
Services from the residence THIS We'd
nesday) AFTERNOON, at $50 o'clock.
GOIDsBY. Died, suddenly. at her resi-
dence. No. 1914 Floyd avenue, December
18th, at p. NJ. Mrs. ANNIE l.. COLDS
BY, widow Of David NJ. Goldsby, in her
43d year.
Funeral services from her late residence
THURSDAY MORNING at IL O'Clock.
Friends and acquaintances invited TO at
| tend.
MARRIN.-Died, in philadelphia. Pa,
Monday morning, December 4, lS6,
! MABEL MARIE, daughter of James T..
and Lizzie Marin. in the 9th year OF her
| age.
PERKINS.-Died. IN Birmingham. Ala.
/ at the residence OF her parents. 23c3
Seventh avenue, December 18th. at 1915
A. NJ. Miss MARY NETHERLAND
| PERKINS.
stanton and Roanoke papers please
copy.
! URNER.-Dled, yesterday. at about 4
/ a. NJ, CLARENCE II. URNER, Jr.. in
FAINT son OF Mr.. and Mrs. c. H. Crner.
The funeral VIII take place TO-DAY. at
3 O'Clock. from their residence. No. io7
north Fifth street. Friends. invited to
attend.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-16

Highest of all in Leavenng strenghIac u s. Govt Report
R&!y>:a'!!! R |
ABSOLUTELY PURE

for President. With the exception OF
Utah and South Dakota, where the courts
have ordered n revision OF the completed
returns, the final vote OF all the states
has been collected by the United Asso-
cated Presses. In Texas the State Can
wasting Board declared the vote without
waiting for the returns from six small
counties These have been estimated ana
added TO the result in that state
The total vote cast was l3,92i6O5. ms
is 1,Sl4.124 more than the total vote OIL
1892. Mckinley received 7,lO9,4SO and Bryan
6,5OS,6Sl-a plurality for Mckinley Of eVo'-
799
The vote for Bryan and Sewall and tha'
for Bryan and Watson are combined IN
tho total vote given for Bryan. only
twelve States reported separate vote TOT
Bryan and Watson. Watson's aggregate
vote was i6.S79. The "Sound-Money Demo-
cratic" vote for Palmer and Buckner was
lS2O56. The Prohibition vote for Levering
was 127.174 The National, or Free-silVer'
Prohibltionists cast 1890 votes for Bent
lev. Natchott the candidate or the 80
clalist Labor party, received 8,s2.
The table by States follows:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-16
beyond Human Comprehension.

That the barometer should be SO i'm
portant factor in indicating meteoro-
logical conditions is TO many an un-
solvable mystery. There should, how
ever. be no difficulty IN understanding
that the simple principle underlying the
construction is that the free and un-
fettered air balances column of mer-
curry varying I'm height according TO the
circumstances of the moment, whose ave-
rage elevation at the level OF the sea is
thirty inches II Is known, because di-
rectly ascertainable. that thirty cubic
inches OF mercury weigh close upon fifteen
pounds. avolrdupois. and. therefore, as
commonly expressed. the pressure OF the
atmosphere IS. under normal conditions,
fifteen pounds on every square inch
equivalent TO nearly q ton on a square
foot. more than eight and one-halt tons
on square yard. and OF 100 tons on
square of ten and one-quarter feet side.
Scientific calculation also places the ag-
gregate weight OF the atmospheric en-
velope surrounding the world at about
five trilllons Of tons, and this may be
represented as the weight Of a solid
leaden bah having n diameter Of sixty
miles. Such figures, says writer in
L,ongman's Magazine. are really beyond
human comprehension.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-16
LADIES' TAN CAPEs.

OF such crazy conditions az have prevailed
even some Democrats were swept into the
whirlpool, but many OF them have al
ready returned 10 their posts OK duty.
Most OF them will do so before another
election, ana all OF them will be the wiser
for their briei sojourn in the camp OF the
aliens. But there is a cloud I'm the hori-
ION that ought to be recognized at once.
even though at present IL may be very
small. / refer TO the apparent inclina-
ton OF few Of our brethren TO reopen
discussion about changes IN declaration
OF plan and purpose. The experiences or
the four years preceding the Chicago con-
vention-so much OF strength that ought
70 have been devoted to attach on the
enemy having been frittered away In
auarreling with each other about the
platform Of l42-cause ME TO shudder at
even the possibility OF a renewal OF that
form of activity. / assume nothing or
sacredness In our party platform OF 1880,
but | beg all OF my felow-brethren 70 re-
member that its declaration was the out
come of four years discussion. and that
IL represents the absolute convictions or
the Chicago convention in the light or
that discussion, and attested on the 30
day OF November by six and hair NIL
lions OF white men. All these years we
have been laboring and waiting for the
conditions that now confront Us. Public
sentiment-the growth OF years and re-
suit OF toll and sacrihce-is now fully ripe.
and Ike smoulderings Of subterranean
fires. II given opportunity. will burst into
a fame that will sweep this land ike
mighty cOnnagration. The people are
ready. the time 10 ripe. the battle is on
and millions stand waiting for the mar
shalling. He went to Chicago 20 leg.slate.
we came from Chicago TO work and hsnt
The enemy is in front OF us. terribly
elated. our duty IS 20 attack, not TO de-
hate nor barley. The metallic storm has
spent its fury, and the country Is strewu
with wreckaye ora pro nobls. kind tdl'
tor. JOSEPH H. StHi Ai'D'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-16
Nf.CEO PRAISES RIVERA.
Last Letter Received by the New
York Juntn.
WASHINGTON Star)

washington STAR
The last letter that the Cuban Junta in
New York city received from Antonio
11aceo. cu4ously. contained an estimate OF
the qualities Of General Ruiz Rivera, who'
If Maceo has been killed as IS now gene
rally admitted. will succeed TO that in
s,lrrectionist leaders command.
General Maceo wrote;
Rivera is not only brave, tireless' anu
indomitable. but he IS great tacIc.ah.
He is thorough soldier. ana has hao
,nrita-v advantages enjoyed by but Few
~ the men In my command. He knows
.l,o man Of cuba as vel as the Oldest
Guide. and can hold Pinar del Rio against
the Spanish army for ten years, II neceS-
cary His ideas of mountain hghllh5
bs,o alv-ovs met with my CORDIAL ap-
yro,-al and in those instances where ne mas
Lea, cor1p4ued 10 think and act for NM
cole he has shown GOODNESS. a wisuom'
and q strategic talent even supeflo- 10 lily
own. on several occasions he mas con
vorted defeat into victory. on others
v.ban Il looked as II he and small force
we're absolutely shut in by large army
De has escaped without losing man.
I'm establishing his post ne mas piOheu .
ont Invariably positions that were almost
M
emitted him an avenue Of escape in case
the worst should come TO the worst.
I'm storming and concealing munitions
~ war and camp equipments be mas
-i,o,,r a cunning that at times has made
me even laugh. / believe he could cor
caal regiment Of horses inside OF
spanish army and keep them undlsco'sI-
81 a month. 800.
"He had a great record in the ten years
. .,1 since that time has continued
his military studies and experience: lie
was a good organizer ana good u'so SIP.
unarian. and at the same time ~ very
nopuiar with his men. He IS what Is
LIED n yankee in his methods being
very careful of his soldiers cautious oi
losing life. and extremely strict IL Keep
,r, the weapons Of his men in the best
POSSIBLE order. IT IS well to write you
~ these things. because at any moment
am liable to be killed by the enemy, anu
some one must take my place. II II DC
rot,-era am certain you Will nave Il
neral Of much ability and greatness
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-16
New GoId-si,nlur Process

new god-mininR process adopted by
the workers OF a mine In the Caucasus
and OF another in Siberia IS represented
as saving from ninety to ninety-fve per
cent: OF the essay value. In this pro-
cess the pulp coming from the stamps
IS run through an immersion amalgama-
tor, In which IL has 10 pass through about
ten inches Of mercury; on its way through
this apparatus II leaves all it's free gold.
however fine or coarse II may be, and the
remaining pulp runs from the amalga-
mator through q separator In which the
mercury that may have been carried
along is recovered. From the separator
the pulp goes to the concentration and
from there 10 the teaching tanks, work
ing by an electrolytic chlorination pro-
cess: a series OF teaching tanks forms a
battery. and while the first tank Is filling
the last one Is emptying. the interme-
date ones being In the different stages
OF teaching. The liquid IN constantly
regenerated by the electric current, and
the gold Is obtained in the shape OF a
dark-brown slime.