il SCIENCE.—AD VER TISEMENTS. 
RARE MINERALS. 
THAUMASITE, from Paterson, N. J., asulphate, silicate and 
carbonate of calcium, pure white, 25c. 
EKDEMITE, bright yellow on red wulfenite, Arizona, 50c. 
NATIVE ARSENIC, Japan, 4 to 34-inch ersytallized balls 
25c, 35c. 
Collections for Schools. 
ALPHA COLLECTION, twenty-five specimens in trays, con- 
tained in a neat wooden box and accompanied by a 46- 
page guide book (XIII., Guide for Science Teaching, Bos- 
ton Society of Natural History), Price, complete, $1.00. 
CABINET COLLECTIONS, 100 specimens, small size, $5.00. 
100 specimens, large size, $10.00. These specimens are 
each accompanied by a label giving name, system of 
crystallization, chemical formula, and locality, and make 
a good working collection for a student. 
EXCELSIOR COLLECTION for high schools and colleges, 
200 specimens, nicely mounted on wooden blocks, with 
beveled fronts for receiving labels. Price, packed, 
$100.00. School Bulletin just out. 
Loose Crystals. 
Small packages of free crystals for crystallographic study 
may be sent for inspection by mail at small cost. Ap- 
proyal boxes of cabinet specimens by express or freight. 
ROY HOPPING, 
MINERAL DEALER, 
5 and 7 Dey Street, NEW YORK. 
Exhaustion 
Horsford’s Acid Phosphate. 
Overworked men and women, the 
nervous, weak and debilitated, will find 
in the Acid Phosphate a most agree- 
able, grateful and harmless stimulant, 
giving renewed strength and vigor to 
the entire system. 
Dr. Edwin F. Vose, Portland, Me., says: 
“¢T have used it in my own case when suffering 
from nervous exhaustion, with gratifying re- 
sults. I have prescribed it for many of the 
various forms of nervous debility, and it has 
never failed to do good.” 
Descriptive pamphlet free on application to 
Rumford Chemical Works, Providence, R. I. 
Beware of Substitutes and Imitations. 
For sale by all Druggists. 
CHRISTMAS 
mens. Collections of Minerals. 
Handsome paper weight of exquisite crystals of Rubel= 
lite, radiating through a lavender Lepidolite-rock, 50c. 
Post, 12c. 
Beautiful Natural Crystals and Polished Speci- 
A little set of specimens, costing from 75c. to $3.80, in a neat oak cabinet, 
interests every one and makes a pretty and acceptable gift. 
Opals and other Gems for mounting. 
The following splendidly illustrated descriptive 
catalogues free: ‘‘Gems and Cabinet Specimens,”? “‘Collections.’’ Minerals for Scientific and Educational Purposes. 
DR. A. E. FOOTE. 1317 Arch Street, Philadelphia. 
Established 1876. 
Important Sale of Rare Minerals. 
A great opportunity is afforded to universities, museums and 
collectors, also others, of purchasing by private contract and in 
its entirety, the large and valuable collection of minerals known 
as the “ Carne Museum of Penzance,’’ Cornwall. This collection 
has been pronounced by experts to be one of the tinest in the United 
Kingdom, It was commenced in the early part of this century, 
and has been in possession of members of the family of the foun- 
ders ever since. The specimens, many thousands in number, are 
in splendid condition—many being quite unique. For full particu- 
lars, address OWNER, care of Street & Co., 30 Cornhill, London. 
NEW CATALOGUE. 
We have recently issued a new edition, revised and en- 
larged to 64 pages, of our catalogue of 
Books on Chemistry, Chemical 
Technology and Physics. 
It is arranged by subjects, and includes all the standard 
books in Chemical and Physical Science, as well as the re- 
cent literature up to date. 
A copy of this Catalogue will be sent free by mail to any 
address. 
D. Van Nostrand Company, 
Publishers and Importers of Scientific Books, 
23 Murray St. and 27 Warren St., New York. 
HOUGH’S “AMERICAN WOODS” 
A publication illustrated by actwal specimens. 
WOODS FOR THE STEREOPTICON 
Enabling you to show upon the screen characteristie 
structures projected from nature itself. 
WOODS FOR THE MICROSCOPE 
Sections 1-1200 in. thick showing three distinct views of 
grain under each cover glass. 
WOOD SPECIMENS FOR CLASS USE 
Nothing equals these for use in the class-room. 
VIEWS OF TYPICAL TREES 
From Nature, photographs and stereopticon views. 
WOODEN CROSS-SECTION CARDS: 
Perfectly adapted to printing (with type or steel plate), 
painting, India ink work, etc. 
If you are interested in wood or trees in any way send for 
our circulars and sample specimens. 
Address R. B. HOUGH, Lowville, N. Y.- 
