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Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-25

A N industry Of very great import
~ ance in it's probable effect upon
n the demand for copper has been
started in Los Angeles, as a re-
suit of the discovery of Mr.. 2. F.
Vaughn of means to temper gold, sill
yer and copper.
Gold surgical instruments. such as
knives, hypodermic and suture needles,
are now being manufactured here in
quantity. The delicate gold blades
are as keen as the sharpest razor.
Thrown point downward they will
stick into hard table top and stand
there quivering.
The Mining Review has made a
careful investigation of the plant and
the results attained, Samples of tenn
pered gold and copper have been sub
mitted to assayers and by thorough
tests have been proven to be gold and
copper.
Samples of tempered gold, silver
and copper have been submitted to DR..
Julius Koeblg of the Los Angeles
Chemical and Metallurgical labora-
tories, He finds that the claims made
by Mr., Vaughn for these tempered
metals are fully sustained by the re-
suits.
Mr.. Vaughn began his Investigations
In 1888, and has been steadily at it
ever since. He does not claim to have
discovered a lost art, but to have in
vented means whereby gold, silver
and copper, either separately or in al
10y, can be taken through the various
degrees of Capitalization which cor
respond to the several tempers known
in the arts.
BY the process used, these ductile
metals are not only hardened but their
density and homogeneity are brought
to such practical perfection that a cut
ting edge Is effective because of it's
absolute and microscopic fineness and
smoothness. 1t does not tear-it di-
vides; and for surgical purposes in
struments of tempered gold are said to
be superior to those of steel because
no microscopic speck of rust can har-
bor dangerous germs,
Interesting and important as the
tempering of gold is from metallurgi-
cal and surgical points of view, the
great commercial value of the discov-
cry lies In its application to copper,
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-25

has established his factory and Is
working a force of men in the man
ufacture Of gold surgical instruments,
for which there has arisen an insist
ent demand. Gold hypodernic needles
are particularly sought for, because
number Of remedies, such as those
containing acids, or the mercurial
salts, which could not be used with
steel needles, may now be introduced
directly to the blood. Furthermore,
tempered gold needles are perfectly
aseptic if reasonably well cared for,
and steel needles are not so, because
of the incessant liability Of steel
to corrosion.
The whole effort of Mr.. Vaughn's
present force is directed to the man
ufacture of the instruments here IL
1ustrated. He is, however, about to
add copper tempering plant of suf-
ficient capacity to turn out the metal
on commercial scale. Later, silver
will likewise be tempered for use in
the manufacture of cutlery.
A company has been incorporated in
Los Angeles under the style of the
Tempered Ductile Metals company, to
| finance necessary and very consider
able engagements of the enterprise.
The success attained so far in the
manufacture of tempered gold surgl-
cal instruments has by the testimony
of metallurgists and surgeons of
standing, been most notable. The sam
pies of tempered copper suitable for
springs, for bearings and for rigid
bars, which have been submitted for
expert examination, promise a like
success in a much more extended
field.
The officers of the new company are:
Mr.. VIM. V. Holley, president; Mr..
H. Howard Douglas vice president;
Mr.. Jacob e. Meyer, treasurer; Mr..
VIM. A. Anderson, secretary; Mr.. q.
F. Vaughn, superintendent.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-25

1t is stated by Mr.. Vaughn that tenn
pered copper is not subject to that
capitalization through vibration.
which limits the life Of steel. That
springs Of tempered copper have not
only as great elasticity and strength
as steel springs, but that, owing to the
extreme slowness of the process of
crystallization, they will retain the
spring temper for a practically indef-
mite period. Furthermore, that owing
to this quality of tempered copper
and its great tensile strength, all
metal parts of machinery which are
subject to vibration may be more
profitably, and as in the case of pro-
peller shafts, more safely made of
copper than of steel.
1t is thought that the most imme-
date and possibly the most extensive
use of tempered copper, will be for
journal bearings 1t Is stated that
owing to the great density of the
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-25

metal, it takes a perfect polish with
use and makes an almost frictionless
bearing, free from danger Of over
heating and long outlastlng either bab-
1t is thought by scientific men that
tempered copper, owing to it's hard
ness and density, will solve several
important problems of electrical en-
gineering with the result that useful
ness of electrical machinery will be
materially extended, with correspond
ing increase in the use of copper.
At 223 West First street Mr.. Vaughn
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-25
Wonderful
Utility

Under this process tempered copper
will displace brass and bronze in every
journal bearing in every railroad and
electric car in the world and on every
piece of machinery that turns wheel.
Tempered Sterling Silver will take
the place of ordinary silver in the man
ufacture of table knives, forks and
spoons.
Tempered Gold will monopolize the
manufacture of all classes of jewelry,
rings, gem settings, gold pins and
surgical instruments. The govern
ments of the world can have their
coins tempered to prevent wearing and
to stop the making of spurious coins.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-25
Some
Endorsements
DIR. R. WERNIGK,
Los Angeles, Cal.
201-205 Stimson Bldg.

Feoruary 10, l9O5.
have been using gold hypodermic
needles manufactured by Mr.. Vaughn
in Los Angeles for the past two
months and have been greatly pleased
with their efficiency, and would regret
very much if I were compelled to do
without them. They do not rust after
boiling or after using mercurial salt;
their lumen remains the same; they do
not break off and can be readily sharp
ened. Those who are in the habit of
using hypodermic needles frequently
will certainly appreciate the gold
needles. There is no comparison to be
made between the steel and the gold
needle, The steel needle is simply not
in it. R. WERNIGK,
Los Angeles, Cal.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-25
Silver

The test of sterling silver was complete
repetition of the gold test with identical,
although not quite as pronounced results.
In addition to the above tests a case con-
tanning various surgical instruments, such
as scissors, scalpels, hypodernic needles,
ETC., manufactured by Mr. Vaughn, was
submitted to me. The working parts of all
of these instruments were made of 14-karat
gold They all showed spring elasticity,
keen cutting edges and marked resistance
against wear and tear. They combine the
working capacity of steel instruments with
the great advantage Of ease of sterilization
and non-corrosiveness
AS far as my tests have gone consider
that the products of Mr.. Vaughns process
for "tempering" gold, silver and copper fully
sustain all the claims which he puts forth.
(Signed) DIR. JULIUS KOEBIG.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-25

hammered out on an anvil The "tem-
pered" half had a steely ring and very
marked resistance when hammered
The tempered" half had considerable
spring elasticity, which was absent in
the untempered half.
I had knife edge put on the two
lines alb and cd respectively. The
knife edge on the tempered" side
could be used for shaving, sharpening
pencils, cutting thin sheet copper with
out indenture on the edge, while on the
unaltered side the knife became bent
and useless in the first attempt of cut
ting the wood of a pencil.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-25
Copper

In my presence part of the copper
was cut into small pieces, fused in
crucible and put through the "pud-
ding" process by Mr. Vaughn. The
fused metal was then poured into
mold. The so-obtained ingot was
then rolled between steel rollers,
showing a very decided increase in
hardness over the original metal Then
strips of the rolled tempered" copper
showed decided elasticity. In bending
beyond the limit of elasticity the metal
broke like steel spring, the break
showing crystalline surface. A cor
ner of the tempered" copper will cas-
lily scratch the surface of the original
sheet copper from which it was pro-
duced, proving very marked increase
in hardness. Careful analysis failed to
show any different chemical compost
tion of the original soft copper and
the tempered" copper.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-25

A N industry Of very great import
n ance in it's probable effect upon
n the demand for copper has been
started in Los Angeles, as a re-
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-25

JULIUS KOEBIG, PH.D., CHEM.E.
Los Angeles Chemical and
Metallurgical Laboratory
127 w. First street, Los Angeles, Cal.
February 1o, 1906.
General Securities Company,
Los Angeles, California:
Last December was requested to
examine and report upon the products
of tempered Copper, Gold and Silver
as they are produced by Mr.. Vaughn's
process. The process itself being
secret one and consequently not open
to investigation, obtained in the open
market piece each of sheet copper,
18-karat gold and sterling silver
stamped with private mark, for Mr.
Vaughn to operate on. The results
obtained are set forth below:
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-25
Gold Copper Electrical Equipment Etc.
The Tempered Ductile Metals Company

his M~ ~ a dh mah h shares
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-25
Gold.

A plate of 18-karat gold shaped like
figure, was tempered by Mr.. Vaughn
on one side of the line A B, while the
other side was left in its original state.
The unaltered half could easily be
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-25
Gold Blades Sharper Than Steel
Factory in Los Angeles Now Marketing Gold and
Copper Instruments

and the widely extended use of that
metal which is thereby promised.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-25

Reprinted by permission OF the Min
ing Review.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-25
Tempered Ductile Metals Co.,
Los Angeles,
California:

Dear Sirs-Having used and given
your Gold Hypodernic Needles a
thorough test, find they have the fol-
lowing advantages over the steel va
riety: First-No clogging, conse-
quently no wire necessary. Second,
corrosion. Third-Ease of introducti
the largest size passing through the tiss
much more readily than the small st
needle. Fourth-It leaves no mark, bel
aseptic. Fifth-No danger of blood p
soning. L. G. VAN SCOYOC, M. D.
Professor Of Gynecology and Orificia1 S.
gerry.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-05-24
'NAKING READY
TO BUILD AGAIN
Losers in Ogden Fire Already
at Work on Plans to Re-
construct Buildings.

ACliVe work Of clearing away the debris
resulting from Tuesday mornings fire
was commenced YESTERDAY showing that
no time will he lost i'm rnpTaciueg fine
places Of business were burned have To-
cared IN temporary headquarters and
were Kept busy yesterday re-establishing
their business
An erroneous report regarding the plans
or the George A Lowe company has been
circulated. TO the effect that this biz
concern after having suffered two large
losses by fire within the past three weeks
was about to abandon any further eff
lortS- The company has located tempo
rar1ly in the front part OF their machine
shops on Twenty-third street. just back
of the burned district J. W Abbott man
ager Of the house. said
From inquiries received this morning
the impression seems to have gone out
that we are going to discontinue bust
ness. This IS altogether wrong While
cut loss has been severe. still / am happy
TO say We will he able to absorb this and
sui show a comfortable surplus.
Just as soon rs the debris from the
IRE cools off sufficiently we viii begin
the work or erecting a new building. In
the meantime We will use this machine
shop, which viii make pretty good quar-
ters after We get the machinery moved to
the rear.
Another error that seems to have been
circulated is that all our stock has been
destroyed. The fact that we have a $40
go stock IN our warehouse at the depot
seems to have escaped attention. Our
Salt Lake competitors have most era
CiOUSly come TO our rescue and we will
be in a position to take care of our trade
within a few days. Within thirty days
We hope to be in a position to Ike care
of our trade as We'll as before the disaster
During the past thirty years of our
business career we have been, until re-
Gently, most fortunate as regards loss by
fire. or otherwise. and during this period
We have been accommodating surplus for
the rainy DAY. which is now upon us
The report that the fires in the Lowe
building Tuesday and q few weeks ago
in the Lowe warehouse were inCendiaTy
is clearly an error as the fire Of Tues
day was communicated from another
building and the burning of the warehouse
was caused by sparks from a passing 10
connective
The cause OF the fire is still a mystery
and may never be cleared up. Those who
were first on the ground assert that the
fire was well under way i'm the interior
of the Burton Implement company when
il was discovered.
The impression that Ogden needs assist
auCe as result of the fire appears ludi-
Crous TO the people here. The section
burned is but very small portion of the
business district. The insurance IS being
rapidly adjusted and before winter Is
here the entire district will be rebuilt
This IS evidenced by the energy shown by
the Lowe people. who were the greatest
losers Many Of the foundations are in
good shape and viii he used upon which
10 erect new structures
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-05-24
After an Illness of Ten Days, Sue
cumbs to Attack of Pneu-
monia,

Nercur. May Crank Smith, one of
the oldtimeTs of Mercur died at his home
on last sunday morning. About ten days
ago Mr. Smith was seized with very
severe attack of pneumonia. From al
most the beginning friends had little hope
of his recovery. but as he batUled with
the disease from day to day the nope re
NIVed that his great vitality would Yet
win the struggle for life, but as the
hours of Sunday night waned away 1t be
came evident that the force of the dis
case. together with the weight of IS years,
would prove too much even for the most
determined Will During the morning
hours ne began to sink rapidly and at
els Sunday he passed away
The deceased had been resident of
McrCuT for the past ten years. and was
at the time of his death the owner Of one
CT MeTCuTs saloons He had a good rep
utatlOu for honesty and was respected by
all his business associates. From l.
clock till O'Clock Monday I'll the sa-
looms of MercUT closed out of respect to
his memory
The local order of Eagles. In which he
was member in good standing, took
charge of the funeral services here, about
thirty OF its members marching to the de
pot as an escort TO the remains Mr.. ).
Smith and J. W White accompanied the
body 10 Salt Lake City, where the inter
ment was made at Mount Olivet Gene
terry, in a lot provided by the deceased
during his lifetime
The AIercur public schools closed on
last Friday. when appropriate programs
were given I'm all the rooms
y very quiet wedding occurred I'm TOOele
City on last Monday at p. m, when Rev.
Charles Lewis. the pastor Of the First
Methodist church. md Miss Tiliie AtzbaCh
were united in marriage The bride and
groom viii be at home at the parsonage
aft the Ist Of Jlue.
John L. TODD is spending a few days
visiting friends il Salt Lake City.
Mrs. CulHhau went L. Ogden yesterday,
TO be at the bedside Of her sister, who
was reported seriously i'll
Mrs BTough and three children went 10
the city Monday. From there they expect
&c 20 to RivertOu. where they viii spend
q few months visiting friends.
Miss Claire Fl mklin was a passenger
70 Salt Lake last Tuesday
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-05-24
Assessment Notice No. 80.

THE TETRO MINING COMPANY OF
Tintic. Location Of principal place of
business, Salt Lake City. state Of Utah
Location Of mine and works, Tintic min
ing district, Juab county, state of Utah
Notice is hereby given that at q meeting
Of the board Of directors of said company
held on May 9, 1906. assessment No. 50. of
two cents per share, was levied on the
capital stock Of the corporation. PAYABLE
Immediately to the secretary at the office
Of the company, 25 Commercial club
building. Salt Lake City, state of Utah
Any stock upon which this assessment
shall remain unpaid on SATURDAY.. the qth
day Of June. 1906. will be delinquent and
advertised for sale at public auction. and
unless payment is made before will he
sold on Monday the-2d day Of july. 1906
at 10 o'clock a. m. to pay the DELINQUENT
assessment, together with the costs of
advertising and expense Of sale. Bv order
Of the board of directors
ERNEST WILLIAMS. Secretary.
Salt Lake City. Utah MAY g. 1905
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-05-24
S TATE NEWS


Provo May Civilian NJ. Frampton
of Pleasant Grove died at his home this
morning at $50 o'clock from an affection
of the heart He was apparently well
when he got up. and was attending TO his
usual work. At the time he died he was
starting out TO distribute water notices
he being wateTmaster. and as he Wa
walking through the ward he fell and eX-
pred few moments later in the arms of
q son who had come to his aid Mr.
frampton was % years of age and a ma
tive of Pennsylvania. A wife and six
children and numerous other relatives
survive him. He would have been mar
RED fItty-one years if he had lived till
Sunday.
a son has been born to each of the fol-
lowing families: Mr.. and Mrs Louis Mar
riott and Mr. and Mrs Nathaniel NJ
Goodrich All we'll
Marriage licenses have been issued to
the following couples: Anthony Henri
EngbeTg and Maggie Pierce. both of
Salem VIII O. FTamptOn of Pleasant
Grove and DOttIe Fisher Of Provo: Frank
Hoover and Gene NOyeS. both OF Provo
The remains of William Savage the
patient at the state mental hospital who
died Sunday evening from a blow infIict-
ed by another patient. were shipped to his
home at Bingham Junction for burial to-
day.
About 500 school children of the Provo
city public schools marched 10 the Brig
ham Young university campus this after
noon to engage IN field sports The nro-
ceSSi0n was most inspiring one with
flags and banners waving and Iustv class
and school yellS by the enthusiastic,
youngsters. Many citizens attended tEe
sports on the campus.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-05-24
Colonel Robert S. Moore.

Denver, May 23.-Colonel Robert S.
Moore, veteran of both the Mexican and
the Civil wars, and a close friend of
General I. S. Grant and General Phil
Sheridan. died at his home in this city
today. He was born in Green county.
Kentucky, March 19 1897. During the
civil was he was colonel of the Eighty
fifth infantry, and performed distin-
guisbed service in the battles of Stone
river, PeTryville and COTinth. At Cor
inth he was so severely wounded
that he was unable to continue longer in
the army. A large American flag was
suspended over his bed by old comrades
just before he died, and almost his last
words were, Dear Old Glory, you still
look good to us
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-05-24
Ogden Briefs.

A marriage license was issued here yes
teTday to Archie J. Gale and Miss Eva
Rex, both of Ogden.
An automobile road race from st. An
thOny. Ida TO Ogden is the latest feature
that is being agitated in connection with
the Commercial Travellers convention
At the Ogden tabernacle on Friday
evening a concert will be given for the
benefit of the Weber Stake academy.
Mark Brown is listed to sing. He is a
member of three Ogden chOiTs-
A sneak thief stole gold watch ana
chain and two ICcketS from the room of
J. H. Call in the Bennett block some
time Tuesday night. The matter was re-
ported to the police yesterday.
In the district court yesterday the case
Of Michael O'Laughlin VS. the Union Pa
CifiC was continued until Friday morning
after the plaintiff had rested and one wit
ness for the defense had been heard.
In the district court here yesterday,
Lyman Skeeu. father of the late Dr. Ly-
man Skeen. jr., was appointed admins
TRAITOR of the latteT's estate. DR.. Skeen
died here May IA, leaving an estate val
ued at 5000
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-05-24
subcommittee Named.

The committee on entertainment for the
United Commercial Travellers convention
has appointed the following sub-commit-
tees.
Dsnces-Arthur Kuhn, II. J. -ToIler and
+. A Burt
Horses and Automobile Races. c.
Read. r. +. Hoag and r. A. Grant.
Bicycle Races-C. II. Kircher, A B
MOseley and r. a. Grant.
DeCOratiOn-DT r. S. joyce Professor
D. O Mckay and 5 W. BadcOn.
Cut-Off-A- B. HOag, Sam Browning and
J. A Howell.
Oratory- Professor D. O. Mckay. DR.. Il.
s. joyce and j. \. Howell
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-05-24
THE DEATH RECORD.
Henrik Ibsen.

Christiania, Norway, May %. - Henrik
Ibsen, the Norwegian poet and dramatist,
died this afternoon. He was born in 1898.
The death of Ibsen was unexpected, al
though for year he had been very weak,
end his death was only a question of
time. Toward the end he was uncon-
sciOus, and passed away peacefully Dur
ing his illness the only persons admitted
to his room were his wife, son and the
doctor The news Of Ibsen's death made
a great impression here, where he was
much beloved
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-05-24
Bursts Blood Vessel.

Peter Christensen. 3 belIboy at the Reed
hotel, burst a blood vessel in his head
last evening and faint 4 from the loss of
Grant avenue. i'm an unconscious COndi-
ton. After being given medical atteu-
ton he was reported to be resting easiIv.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-05-24
Druggist Is Arrested .

John Childs. who conducts the Badcon
drug store, was arrested yesterday af-
ternoOn upon complaint of Brig Robert
son. who charges him with selling liquor
without license. Robertson IS a saloon
keeper IN the same neighborhood at
Five Points
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-05-24
ASHER GOES TO PORTLAND
Cheyenne Man, Who Thought He
Was Savior. Moves On.

Samuel Asher. who became insane at
the fire Tuesday morning. was taken to
Portland yesterday by his companion, Ed
Nreeland- Amos SebTing of this place
also accompanied Asher. to be on hand in
case Asher's belief in his being a second
Savior got too strong for Vreeland to
handle.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-05-24
MUsT BUY AT HOME.

" ashington. May 23-The senate com
naittee on finance today favoTsbly report
ed resolution directing that materials
for the Panama canal should be Of do
nestle production and manufacture ull-
less the president deems the bids for the
same exOTbitant
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-05-24
SWEEPING ORDER ISSUED.

Louisville. Ky. May c3-The board Of
public safety today issued a sweeping or
der calling on the chief Of police to see
that the Sunday closing law be enforced.
bekinning at midnight Saturday next
The order also prohibits the playing Of
y,rOfegsioUai baseball
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-05-24
PARoLEp FRoM PRISON.

Lansing Mich. May 23-ThOmas F.
McCSarTy. a former prominent attorney Of
Grand Rapids. convicted Of bribery in
tie Lake Michigan water scandal, was
pAroled today from prison by Governor
Warner
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-05-24
]. A. Foley.

WICHITA. Kan. May Z3-J A Foley.
superintendent Of the Kansas City, Mex
leo and Orient railroad. died today. He
was 81 years Of age
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-05-24
Thowas w. Poindexter.

Butte. Mont. May 23.-FoTmer State Au-
ditor Thomas ". POindexter of Dillon died
IN this city yesterday. His death followed
an operation for ulcer of the stomach. He
was - years old.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-05-24
Gamblers Forfeit Bail.

In the municipal court here yesterday
the firm Of Smith & Co. forfeited $50
bail in connection with a charge Of con
Quoting a gambling house.