I claim a whip rack composed of metal or other inelastic material, and
furnished with a series of divisions or apartments, with a hinged
tongue or flap in each, and suitable openings in each apartment for the
insertion and retention of a whip, substantially as described.


71,919.--METHOD OF HARDENING AND BLEACHING ARTICLES MADE OF SOAPSTONE,
TALC, ETC.--Henry Julius Smith, Boston, Mass., assignor to Joseph C.
Wightman, Newtonville, N. Y.

I claim, 1st, The heating in a closed vessel, and in contact with
carbon, the above described substances, or articles formed therefrom,
for the purpose of hardening and toughening the same, substantially as
above described.

2d, The removal, either before or after the hardening process, of
impurities producing discoloration, by the action of a bath of melted
chloride or sodium, or other chemical compound operating in like manner.


71,920.--HANDLE FOR TEA AND COFFEE POTS.--Enos E. Stow, Plantsville, Ct.

I claim a handle, as made hollow or tubular, and provided with openings
in or through it, that when applied to a pot or vessel, warm or heated
air may be caused to pass into and through and out of such handle,
substantially as and for the purpose specified.


71,921.--AERIAL CARRIAGE AND WAY.--Daniel Towse, Pittsburg, Pa.