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The total production of domestic copper in the United States in 1901 was 268,782 long tons.

The practical sense of the German nation is evidenced by a ministerial decree forbidding motor-car racing in public thoroughfares throughout Germany. It is noticeable that strong opposition to automobile "scorching" is also appearing in the United States.

In Paris a new electric fire pump, which contains 100 gallons of water and is ready to start for a fire at any moment, is proving quite a success.

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It is stated that one marked effect of the machinists' strike was noticed in a factory at Bridgeport, Conn. As a result of the disaffection among the workmen this company found it necessary to close one of its most important departments for a fortnight. During that time special machinery, designed by ingenious men, was quickly supplied, through the use of which one man was enabled to do the work of three, then four, and finally nine machinists.

Professor Crocker sees few limitations to the growth of electrical industry, and believes that most lines of manufacture and transportation are becoming dependent upon it. - Electrical World.

It is said that experiments with the Delany tele graph system will be carried on by the Pennsylvania Railroad. With this system it is possible to transmit 8,000 words a minute, while a commercial rate of 2,000 words a minute is said to be possible with a single copper wire. With this system perforated tape is used, the characters being recorded electrolytically on tape which has been chemically prepared.