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The Portland daily press., 1875-06-17
urN,CE is ooino TO he an Industrial city,

VENICE is going to be an Industrial city,
see ing that she can be commercial no longer
She has revived the ancient brocade tapestry
manufacture and the lace work for which the
islarpd of Burano was once famous. To show
that sshe has caught up with the times she has
also gone into the making Of limitations OF an
tioue furniture in ebony and ivory, pearwood
and bore being substituted for these materials
The Portland daily press., 1875-06-17
Epo,r 1S60 to 1s7O over twelve milIio

FROM 1860 to 1870 over twelve mllilon
acres Of forest were cleared ter cultIvatlon'
and the timber destroyed. TIE annual dem
clifton is eight million acres year. 1t IS
estimated t,dat the forests of the three great
lumber states of the Northwest, Wisconsin,
Micbioan md Minnesota will be exhausted
in twenty We arS.
The Portland daily press., 1875-06-17

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The Portland daily press., 1875-06-17

The statistics of the department OF agrl-
culture show that there are 1S,OOO,O0O hogs
roofing about the country. As the popula
lion of the United States is 36,OO0,OOO this
seems to be a very liberal provision indeed.
The Portland daily press., 1875-06-17

THE island of Saghalien, which Russia
has acquired is lit lie larger than the State
.of Pennsylvania, and contains the richest
coal mines in the east. It's POSSESSION gives
Russia commanding position in the NSrth
Pacific
The Portland daily press., 1875-06-17
go Re Let.

TEyHE chamber in second story on the corner Of
Il Cross and Middle Sts Apply to
HENRY DEERING,
my31tf No. 65 Exchange St.
The Portland daily press., 1875-06-17

We do not read anonymous letters and commune
cations The name and address of the writer are in
all cases Indispensable not necessarily for publication
but as guaranty OF good faith.
We cannot undertake to return or reserve cOmmu-
nicatons that are not used.
The Portland daily press., 1875-06-17
WANTS.
Wanted.

TN1EN Experienced book canvassers to take charge
4 of territory, and manage agents for new book
ready June 18th. State age, experience. salary
wanted W. j. HOLLAND,
inel5d3t* Springfield Mass.
The Portland daily press., 1875-06-17
Partner Wanted.

a YOUNG man who can command a cash capital
IA of $1,000. One of the best business chances in
Portland Old established paying well. A smart,
energetic Young man wanted more than money.
Must have good references to character. Salts
factory references given in return. For further par
ticulars address
g. & S. Manufacturer. Portland Me-
innlnM2N*.&dtt
The Portland daily press., 1875-06-17
To Rent.

ONE of the best rents in Deeriug will soon be
" ready. Inquire of S. B. GOWEl4L,
my2sLtf 247 Mode St., or Spring St., Deering.
The Portland daily press., 1875-06-17
Wanted.

A SITUATION in a Wholesale Grocery. Have
n had two years experience. Good reference and
not afraid of work Add ress M. l.. FAY Portland.
;u15 3t*
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Wanted.

yEyWO GENTLEMEN BOARDERS to occupy a
Il pleasant front chamber at 13 Casco st. Apply
at the house, or at 5O4 Congress st.
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TO Rent.

TFNO small family without children. A gentee
Il tenement on May, one door from Spring street
my4deodtf M. G. PALMER.
The Portland daily press., 1875-06-17
Wanlef.

a FURNISHED room in vicinity of St. Paul.
IA Church. Rent not to exceed Sc a month. Ad
dress BETA, Post Office, Portland. my11tf
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40 Let

I'm SILVER STREET, over Bowling Allsv, room
" ~ feet wide, 100 feet long, suitable storing
Sluighs and Carriages, work shop. Enquire OF
n. TARBOI. on the premises. ap27d1
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TO Let.

TEyWO houses in Cape Elizabeth, and one in Deer
Il ing Some of these have Stables and lots Ol
and connected. Just the thing for summer residen-
oes. Will sell any all on easy terms. MATTOCkS
& FOX, 1888 Middle street. mySdtf
The Portland daily press., 1875-06-17

TEyHE suit of rooms over my store formerly occu-
Il pieI by d. II. Ingraham, Esq, suitable for law
yers, DOCTORS ailors or insurance. Can be used to
gether sipgly. = M. q. PALMER.
ma16 eodtf
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20 Let.

TDART OF A HOUSE number 80 st. John Stree t.
Il Enquire on the Premises.
jne15d1w*
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TO LET |!
To Let.
go LET

DOOMS in Stewart Block over H. W. Simnton
Ia & Company's Store, No. Congress street.
MATTOCKS q FOX, 1888 Middle street. my25dd
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House to Let.

FEyHE residence of the late Robert Evans at Wood
Z fords Corner. House has GOOD rOooms wood
house and barn. cemeDted cellar. plenty Of water,
10000 feet of land, fronts horse railroad ne Will be
let partially furnished if desired. Price S25 per
month without, OF $50 with furniture. Immediate
possession given. Inquire of
UPHAM q GARDINER, Agents.
;u5dlm No. Exchange Street.
The Portland daily press., 1875-06-17
TO EEE.

CECOND STORY in THOMPSON BLOCK, AZ
y feet wide nearly 100 feet in depth, newly fitted
up with counting room and tables. The best lighted
room in the city. Suitable for jobbing or manufac-
turing VIII be let tor either, with plenty of stor
age room over ~H E u H Il X % N co.'s Whole
sale Fancy Goods Store Nos. 121-123 Middle Street,
SON, No. 32k Emery street, on the Spring Street
horse car route. ian20d&wtf
The Portland daily press., 1875-06-17
LOST AND FOUND.


l. Sebago Me on the night of June 4. a sorrel
white stripe in the face, white hind feet and
legs, white extending nearly half way to gambrels,
grayi-h name and tail, about eleven years DID, and
will weigh about nine hundred lbs. Anybody send
ing information to the above address will be suitably
rewarded.
Baldwin, June 10, 1875. jne12eod1w
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TO LET.
TO LEI.

HyHE BRICK HOUSE No. "a Danforth Street,
Il containing all the modern improvements. En-
quire at No. l0, CENIRAL WHARF.
ine16dtf
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10 Let.
To Rent.

FURNISHED ROOMS convenient for housekeep-
Il ing at a56 Cumberland street.
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Board

ySySyO Gentlemen or a Gentleman and his Wife can
4 be accommodated with first class Board and
Rooms at No. 20 Brown Street. myl9dtf
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THE MAINE STATE PRESS
IL published every THURSDAY MORNING at $3.50 a
year, If paid in advance, at $500 year.
RATES OF ADVERTISING: One inch of space, the
length of column constitutes IA square"
$15O per square daily first week. IS cents per week
after three insertions, or less. S1.00; continuing
every other day after frst week, so cents.
Halt square, th ee insertions, or less, 10 cents; one
week, 81 90; so cents per week after
SPECIAL NOTICES, one third add iona'.
Under head of ''AMUsEMEN rs" and "AUCTIoN
SALES, $500 per square per week; three nser tons
less S150.
Advertisements inserted in the "MAINE STATE
PRESS" (Which has large circulation in every part
of the State for S.00 per square for first insertion,
and so cents square Tor each subsequent nseriOn
Address all Inications tp
PORTLAND PUBLISHING Co.
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10 LGIe
A BOUT February first the Stores and Chambers
IN Oh Union ST., occupied by Caldwell u
Hodsdon, and Whitney g. Thomas. Apply to
ja11dtf ST. JOHN SMITH.
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LOST.

Lost.
TN the city SATURDAY., 18th inst lady's red leath
4 er wallet, containing a sum OF money, some
railway tickets and visiting cards of the The
| fnder will be suitably re warded upon leaving the
same at the Office of COBB & RAY,
jne15dtf 421 Exchange Street.
The Portland daily press., 1875-06-17
TO Let.
TO Let.

DOOMS to let, furnished or unfurnisheI, No.
Ia Cotton St., second door from Free Street.
anrM utI
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1875-12-17

Making approaching to q bridge over q branch
or Fayior's Greek, near lBrieily's, IN Green
township:
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1875-12-17
NERVOUS DEBILITY.

A depressed, irritable state OF
mind; a weak, nervous, exhausted
feeling; mo- energy or animatiens
confused head. weak memorys of
ten with debiiitating, involnis-
tary discharges. The consequences Of
excuses, mental ovefwork, or indiscretions.
This NERVOUS DEBILITY finds sov-
ereign cure in HUMPHREYS, M0-
SPECIFICs No s8. ID
tones up the system, arrests discharges, dis
pets the mental gloom and despondency, and
rejuyenates the entire system. 1t is perfectly
harmless and always efficient Price s. for q
package Of FIVE boxes and a large 81 vial Of
powder, which is important in old, serious
cases; or 81 per single box. Sold by ALL Drug
gists, or sent by mail on receipt of price.
Address HUMPHREYS SPECIFIC HoMEO-
PATHIC MEDICINE CO., No. 5e2 broadway,
New York.
DSss See large advertisement.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1875-12-17
FROM POINTS AROUND.
[RRroRrEp spnc1ALLY Toe THE stan

7 MEFONtMD 5FECfAbLf TOT IHE bTAH,
CALIFORNIA, o. - AS well-meani
compliments are taken as hostile criti.
cisms, we make haste to confess our
grievance Of the English language, and
Hereby give notice that from and after
this day no complimentary notices to
unofficial bodies will appear In the stan
Under the head OF California News.
I The foundry is running again, aud the
Inhabitants are happy. -.
/ The Greenwant Ledge No. 25a, l. o. D.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1875-12-17
MARKETs BY rnLEaRAPH.

WILMINGTON, Dec. H. '--spirits turpcntine are
steady at 8SHc.
INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. lT.--Hogs In active de-
mand at W 9Ja7 ~
IIyRaPooL, Dec, 17,-Cottop more ,aetiye,
and prices tend upward. hiddling uplaads,
Sc. DO Ofleaas, 7JzH
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1875-12-17

Receipts. Shipments
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1875-12-17

DIR. Bulbs Cough Syrup has been be-
fore the public for years, and is pro-
nounced by thousands superior to all
other articles for the cure of Coughs,
Colds, influenza and all Pulmonary
Complaints.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1875-12-17
rfoTtuarFyi accord.

Athenia Hudson $ months, city.
Louisa Klst, year, city.
Theresa Rinderle, AZ years, Germany.
Karbarg Rinderie, 10 days, city.
Jacob n Meyers, n ycAls,, ,Gefmany.
ElIzabeth Bisckns 6x yeafs; city.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1875-12-17

Making approaches to bridge across Mill
creek, near Spring Grove, Millcreek township:
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1875-12-17
CINCINNATI, Dec.

The following are the receipts and shipments
of live stock for the past "a hours:
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1875-12-17

ReHooring bridge on the coupty-line road,
near Pleasant Run, in springfield township:
l. ban el Flamm, per 100 It., d. M........$l 90
o George Wabnltz, do do ........2 Gu
o. Geo. T. Campbell. do do ........,2 10
Snperstructure for a bridge over the canal
on the Geist road, at Elizabethtown, White
water township:
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1875-10-12

BAHRENBURG-On Monday. Oct. H. John ".
Bahrenburg the cdest son OF John ana Meta bahreh-
burg, a ed 10 wears II months, anu % day..
Inc relatives and friends are spectfulY invited 10
the funeral Wednesday, Oct. Is, At T. NJ
from Inc residence OF his parents 5Sd Bruford Az, cor
ncr Greene av., Hr0Okb II. ,.-
&C uTIER.-On sunday, oct. TO- Sarah Jane, daughter
OF Mrs sarah Phelps, aged 4d. ,
Friends a d re atves are invited TO the funeral.
which Will take place ON Wcdn sday, Oct 49, at r. Mp
from her mothers re-idencc, 800 East 57th ST.
GORMAN.-On Oct. IL, Michael GOtinani a native OF
Geanard, County Longford, ireland, aged % years
HE friends are respectfully invited 10 attenu Tue III
neral on hur,dsy, Oct. IA At O'CLOCK, from his late
residence, 327 Van Brunt st.. brooklyn -, -
MULLANI.-A solemn mass OF requiem VIII pc
offered In st. Ca ries Church, East 31th ST. on tomor
row tWedlcsaYl mOrnins At 10 oco X Tor the pose
Of the soul Of Miss Jnue Anna Nh lany VINO uiei at
srin gar tCashmercl, India On the sd OF last Aufnst
Her relatYes and friends, and those OF Dr. Henry
james Anderson are respectfully INV ed 10 De present.
MOORE,.-On Saturday, OCT D. Charles W. MooTes'
Relatives aud friends are respectfully invited 70 al.
tcnu Tie iuner.l services e MS late rcslde9ee Az
and llgh IT., on Tuesday Oct r. al O'CLOCK H. NJ.
lnterincn. ~ hudson \. v, - . $780,. 4,
PALMER On SUNDAY, Oct. H. Mary A. vie OF Al
Der, VI. Palmer aged 40 years. .--,.-
Tue iunera services w De held AZ heI lale reEilehce
2l3 East Slth st., on "Wednesday, Oct ~ a T. NJ.
OUINN.-On Sunday. Oct 10, Mar Cath rne QUINN
yonngest tighter OF Anthony aud AnJane Quinn, aged
/ wear, months ana % days.
funeral win take place from her late residence,
Az lst st., WiliamsUurgh at O'Clock thus afternoon
Friends aud relatives are invited 70 attend.
MllIISiON GA Saturday. Oct. y, Gertrude ReDec
ca d ugntcr OF VIM :. aud Elizabeth winston.
Tue relatives and frenia are respectfully lnNei U
attend her funeral from the reslutnce OF her aent
l73 lIeury st on Tuesday the 18TH Inst" at ococK
ZEHRINGER-On SUNDAY, Oct. 10, 1878. RosinA,
wife VI the late jacob ZehrlnBer 10 the alh year OF er
THE relatives and friends are invited to attend tho
funeral from the residence OF her dausher MIs Jonn
Nersfelt, b55 Graham avg brOOkyn r, ~ on Tues
day, Oct ~, at O'Clock L. NJ lhlefmehl III "reen-
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1875-10-12
LIVE TOPICS ABOUT TOWN.
ca U0HT ON THE Fly ny THE SUNS
UBIQUITO US REPORTERS.
A Mothers Walk at Dnybreak on the West !
Thirty-ninth street Pier-The Bundle she |
Ulugued "a nd then DrOpDeh into the River. |

A Mothers Walk ut Dnybreak on the West
Thirty-ninth street Pier-Tbe Bundle she
Rugged and then Dropped into the River.
The Corouers shy that more than Ave
thousand dead babes arc annually found In this
city, thrown into the streets, into the rivers and
into out-Of-the-way places. This STARTLING child
murder seldom furn shes y casJ for the COURT,
evidence sufficient for prosecution being rarely
attanabe. An exceptional case occupied the
Oyer and Teruiner yesterday, being the trial OF
Bridget Kelly. Early on the morning Of the l9;h
OF August last, before tho liver front was alive
with business, tho pier at the foot or West
Thirty-ninth street was quiet and empty. Some
boys, however were In boats close by, and they
saw BRIDGET sne walked down the bier, carry
ing something under her shawl. She held this
tning as a woman commonly carries BABE, not
as though II " = an inanim to bundle once
she bent her head down over " us snc Rugged
" to her bosom. She seemed re9"lrte. and
midway down the long uicr she sat down On the
etrngoicSo along tho edge. She looked alter
natclY into tho water and hp ana down the pier,
and several time, pr, sscd the hing close 20 her
brsget. She ne xt arose, walked fur, her along
the pier, In hcsitatcd, and at nsth took a
clOtn-wr tpped bundle from unutr her shawl ana
drnppcd it into the river IIavln done this, sac
lkcd rapidly toward tho street.
1wu ~ the uoys wed to the bundle. which
was buoyed on the surface OF the water by ir
under tho VT. pLing. hey took u into their
| boat. Tncy pulled tic clotn on q little, and W
the face OF OaDc only u few hours old.
Iullinu uSNNte as INitNtN Ms b'h i'its 'u'l
| rave the ngbe to % nlceman and told nun what
thcv hid seen. Bridget had got hi ck away
| by that tine, but sue was easily OV,rtdken anu
arrested.
| itligct II an Irish girl, twentr-cifht wears
| old. aud coarse textured montaly aud PHYSICAL
| Nv, nd up Ia that time tau been CnatnJei-
maid IN tao Hotel Hoyal. In the court room
sue went cnutinuously, aud app tcnuy was
| greatly frightened. She covered her face aud
sut he whom tho usual que ton, Have YOU
any sctuplca against the lntictiun 81 ctpilAl
| Iunishmcnt2" was put to each ~ the juror $.
| Her mother. alfgU. Wulte-r .pptt. dnZnl MO-
man, sat at her side, ana sister was also there.
| The defence made Nv her counsel was that q
| cliid wa. dead when IL was thrown into the
river. Upon that point the testimony thus Tar
| introduced BY the pro ecutor ~ "a follows
| The policemen swore that tue body VS. warm
| when taken to tho station, and that II WIS so
wrapped In an old skirt that the face Was not
| mulled. the reference being tn spac' had
| bccn left Tor breathing A woman wnp from a
| c.u.l nnlt saw iiri gcG on her way down the
pier ties iiled that sue moved the oundie IN heE
| arns. ~ dnnt witt b hes To stop their cry ing
| Pnysiri ms III testify III. day.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1875-10-12
A Gallant Fight with n wild Cat.


William Lyell, rancher living near
Hufaker's, In Washoe county, had considerable
of a tn sle with u wild cat last Saturday morn
Ing. He was out hunting with couple OF dogs.
When near the lower end Of his ranch the dogs
scared up the cat, which, being pressed hard,
turned and stood suddenly at hay. One OF the
dogs, a shepherd bounced into II nc once, which
action the yarmInt" was waiting FOR, as she
soon had him down and was biting Nun savage
~. The other dog, attacking II from the re T,
managed to put the cat ON the defensive. Az
this juncture the animal MANAGED 70 olsen
gage herself, and made rush for Mr.. Lyell,
who had been unable to get shot In
for fear Of killing his dogs. lie received
her with tho butt end Of his gun, breaking IL
over her: but she, nothing daunted, eyinced
such strong determination to force the battle,
that he was glad To leave the gun barrels In her
possession. Rallying hts dogs for another on
set ana grasping the stock OF his gun, his sole
weapon, he bollly advanced To where stood the
cat, with cleaning eyes, seemingly emitting
flashes OF 1re, her tail waving lmnatiently ~ the
air as " In defiance to him. Quick as a Hash
the feline sprang AZ our hero, who, with inlrepld
courage, calmly awaited the coming event, and
met her with q well-dlrected blow from MS gun
barrel, which he had managed To regain, laying
her dead at his feet he cat, on helng taken 70
the anch, was found To welgh thlrtS three
pounds, and measured three feet four Inches
from tip to TIP.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1875-10-12

WIZ the Hon. Il. u. DneIl do his Duty Ia
thts Nattcrt

To THE FDrroR OF THE SUN-Sjr: Since
THE sUN published my correspondence with the
Patent onlce in September last have received
letters from Intelligent inventors stating their
grievances and asking me to insist ON a reform
In that Office.
In August I applied for patent in the ofiical
class Of Ships and Projectiles," room l55, and
In a few days | received a solicitation from an
attorne, In Washington, who proposed to pro-
cure patents, or no pay" lhree or four days
aftcrward received an official letter informing
inc that my application would not even be ex-
amined until put my invention into practical
operation, and that l must also disprove the
matthew atical fact (which the Office calls a
generally accepted theory tnat vacuum Is
ssd to do the nrst because the law does not
allow tho ONCE tn require IL. and the second
because " "a an uudignlned and ridiculous om-
cial command and further, because child can
see that vacuum mile long In the rear 81 a
projectile would not make INV invention mop
Crative. The once then refused To examine my
invention, because, as official letter of Sept. 7
says, The two lships and proJecti!esl can nave
no possible functional relations" l replied
that because they have functional relations
| relative to overcoming resistances In buids,
| they are In the same official class, 70
| be examined by an expert In dynamics,
| and that my invention relates only TO
! this function. I was then officially Informed
make u "in,elighle TO the public at large.
| This Ia cool proposition, when the statute 10
| eatlSUeO making u 70 peIsous
skilled In the art or science to which 1t apper-
| tains, or to which u is most nearly connected
| Nevertheless, did so amend that boy twelve
| years old. of ordinary intelligence can under
| stand my device. But did not retain the at.
torney who cent me his soliciting card, and
| am now confronted with an official letter re-
| auesting me to employ an Attorney
| This Is surely a strange request tnasmuch as
| have had many years experience as an In
| vcntor, soliciting my own patents and managing
my ta,ent cases 10 the courts, botn In this conn
| try and abroad. hut the re ders Of my publtca
| tluns IN The sun will judge whether or not
| am advised to retain an attorney because have
| not the faculty Of making myself underatood
| shall soon publish my amended SPECIFICATION
| with the Official correspondence relating to Il
| have now written the honorable COMMISSIONS
| OF Patents, requesting him TO put person II
| communication with me who knows his onlcia
| duties, and can communicate with me intel
| gently. l cannot think thai the Hon. X. IL
| Dueli will, like his predecessor, Ihacher thinl
IL "reprehensioie" to publish official acts " IL
| newspapers
How long, God how long must these things oe1
TENAFLy, N. j., Oct. II, 1919. A. ARNOLD.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1875-10-12

We are DESTROYS of aff0rdng to such readers
Of this article may be contemplating the Durchase OF
a Family Sewing Machine few PLAN reasOns" why
they SHOULD by all means become Possessed of the
Singer Family Machine. Flrst, then, among the argu-
ments we have offer favor Of this machine II liz
Absolutely perfect construction "a construction In fact
which has been achieved regardless Of expense), and
the altogether unexampled faculty and effect with
which ts operations are brought to bear upon the
manufacture of those articles tor which II was designed
We have taken pains 10 rain from the best opera
ors Of this machless machine (and have In fact been
In circumstances cmphaucaly favorable to Tuti0ai
declson) their unbiased anu conscientious opinion ne
TO It's superiority all other Family Machines Their
prompt and confident reply In each has been TO the
effect that the Singer Family Mlcnine hds no equal nor
did the individuals consult ted appea for moment to
suppose that II ever OOuh hare. But what need for
moment 70 dwell on individual testimony In q matter
ike Lhs while the people OF two henispheres are all
the time rendering 1t notorious that the singer Family
Sewing Machine v the decided fayorte the world over
Thus Will the interested reader perceive az once that
our plain reasons for recommending this matches
machine are made pdipdbs by the fact that ts popular
ity world vide and its Hss upon par With Ia popa
hrlILr1Ae,