Show lead on tho the boom st louis sept 4 prosperity hat ha astruck the lead industry and the mar ket is on the boom prices are higher than they have been for the past fire years with the prospect ot of attaining the highest point in the history of the metal missouri massou i mines which were on the point ol 01 closing down have resumed operatic ope ratio is full blast and will produce a larger conage than ever since august 1896 when the price of lead re reached the lowest it has been gradually climbing until now it is Is quoted at per pounds itis it is confidently predicted by competent detent au authority abhat the price will reach alic before the close of thy the year |