The following table, taken from the report of the American Iron and Steel Association, shows the progress of the iron and steel industries in the United States, and also the growth of the pig iron industry of Great Britain.

Imports and Exports of Iron and Steel, 1896, 1897, and 1898.*

* For fiscal years ending June 30, 1897 and 1898, see under "Commerce of the United States."

AVERAGE MONTHLY PRICES OF IRON AND STEEL IN PENNSYLVANIA, 1894 TO 1899.

$12.12

$10.75

$11.00

$18.50

$17.06

1.30c. 1.12c.

February..

14.16

13.25

11.69

10.87

11.69

20.25

18.87

1.45c.

1.22c.

16.00

14.37

IRON TRADE OF FOREIGN NATIONS.

(Compiled from the Report of the U. S. Geological Survey, written by J. M. Swank.)