The sun., 1901-10-09
In EVERY TRADE
AND INDUSTRY

HlIy Ut large. IHelr stimulus TO Industry
and thrift is proved to promote activity
of capital and not to lock up vast accu-
mutations of funds against future contin-
gencies. 1t is shown clearly that the
very prosperity of insurance companies,
while lessening wastcful expenditure,
must operate against stagnation of capi-
tai.
Saving means the multiplication of
homes. This is an age of building, and
the important part in modern architec-
ture that SO old building material as
terra Gotta plays is instructively por-
trayed. In combination with structural
steel in the erection of skyscrapcrs, the
larger use of terra Gotta has caused the
revival in the twentieth century of an
industry almost as old as human history.
How light may be supplied safely,
economically and heathfully to these
homes is revealed by the Illuminating
article upon acetylenc gas. This is an
illuminant that is coming into wider use.
despite an earlier prejudice founded upon
misapprehensOn as to its safety. The
exhibit of acetylene at the Pan-A American
Exposition has opened many eyes to the
role that this product is to play in light
ing the homes and the working places Of
the world.
In another article divers uses of iiiu-
mnating gas, for heating and cooking,
are discussed.
Some phases of transportation, as hear
ing upon the development of new resi-
DENTAL section and of region as well
adapted to the maintenance or the res
tOration of health as are resorts far more
distant, are disclosed by the entrance of
the Pennsylvania Railroad into Long ISL
and. This enterprise involves the eX-
pendturc within the next two years of
S1S,00O000, and there can be no cxagger-
alton of its Importance in the develop-
ment of the greater city and the accessi-
blity of a vast suburban region. Here is
opened to the imagination of the worker
in the city opportunity for enjoying the
fruits of prosperity in semi-rura and
accessible home.
The growing wealth of the West and
its mineral development is attractivey
presented. The condition of the steel
trade and its relation to our export
trade, especially to the Orient, are dis
cussed. New developments in the build
ing of American locomotives, which have
won such victories in competitive trials
abroad, are explained to the lay reader.
The opportunities of the growth of our
trade with the Orient are reviewed.
There will be found an interesting chap.
ter upon the production of copper. I'M
provements in the manufacture of glass
find artistic and sympathetic treatment.
Why New York has become a leading
mercantile center in the world, as well as
in the United States, is explained by
large dealers in textile fabrics. The art
of weaving a mineral is discussed in an
article upon asbestos, while every house
keeper will be interested in the conduct
of a modern grocery. Amid the arts pre-
servative of peace, the development of
ordnance holds an important place as
making war more and more last resort.
That the demand for literature turns
toward stronger intellectual pabulum
than fiction is explained by the makers
of books. The Influence that publishers
exert upon the literature of a nation by
molding public demand is conciscly
shown. There will be found expert
financial discussion of the sound perma-
nence of the national prosperity. The
Importance TO that prosperity of the en-
couragement of our merchant marine is
emphasized by recognized leader in the
carrying trade. That American leather
is re. .rded as the best in the world is
made to appear as another cause Of OUR
consumption of hides, both domestic and
imported. The marvellous development
of the Texas oil fields finds entertaining
and instructive treatment. Transporta-
ton by locomobilcs that can climb noun
tains and street cars that bind the life
of cities is explained.
Leading merchants, manufacturers and
financiers unite in this symposium in tes-
timony that all goes to confirm the as
surance of Cornelius \. Bliss that mo
apprehension need be felt in regard to
the future in financial or commercial