originally $100,000, but was increased to $500,000, ofwhich $245,000 was held by the Ames family. It is said§150,000 cash was invested in the business. The failureis the result of the failui-e of J. F. Paul & Co., lumberdealers ; Mr. Paul being one of the stockholders. Of thedirectors, George… … K W. The folloxeing list has been compiled expiessly for this Journal, by Mr. G F. Red/em,Patent Agent, of 4, South Street, Finsbuj-i/, London, andat Paris and Brussels, APPLICATIONS FOR LETTERS PATENT :- No. 3943. T. Crookes, of Sheffield, Cutlery Manufacturer, for im-provements in sporting and…