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LOOKING FOR A MURDERER.

The Coroner's inquest in the Of "Dick" Os-
borne. who died at Paterson. N. j.. on Tuesday
morning from injuries inflicted with a cart rung in
the hands of John Hartley. his employers son. was
concluded yesterday. Many more witnesses were
examined and the jury went in body to visit the
scene of the tragedy. stable at No. 46 Jersey
street. where both tho murderer and his VIC
tim stabbed their horses, and where
shown by the evidence. Osborne stoop-
ing to bathe the leg of a lame horse
when the blow struck that shattered his skull.
After viewing the surroundings the jury returned.
deliberated and rendered verdict of death from
wounds inficte1 with blunt instrument in the
hands of John Hartley" The murdered man
buried yesterday afternoon. public sympathy being
shown by the vast concourse which attended the
funeral followed the remains to the place of in
terment. Osborne was robust, handsome man,
and it remarked by all who were allowed to take
last look ut his face yesterday that there remained
on his cheeks and lips flush Of health rarely
after death.
Hartley is still at large. but every cew promising
results is eagerly followed by the police and special
detectives The authorities in that section of New
Jersey do not often have case of out-and-out mur
der to deal with, and the excitement is intense.
There is strong determination to recover the fugt
this city. When last seen, he was jumping from a
coal train of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western
Railroad ut Delewanna. the train slowed before
crossing the river. He started of toward Newark ut
q rapid pace. Chief or Police Odds, Of Passac City,
him, but did not know he wanted. This
on Tuesday morning. It is not thought that he
has been in Paterson since Monday.
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for the large shelf near the window. Igrabbed him
by the left and told him TO stop. He kept ON
and got hold of the pistol Believing that my
life was in danger I grasped the pistol and
fired without taking aim. desiring only to pro-
teet myself hred again almost immediatey. but
ing to ire on me. then grasped his hand and took
the pistol from him and lett the room. John fol-
lowed me and sat down just outside OF the door. l
then ran toward the house and met Mrs. Blair; she
said. 'Joe. what has happened? said, II couldn't
help il. II had not shot him he would have shot
me-" then went up stairs and put the pistols away.
Afterward went out where John was lying on the
grass. and when he saw inc he said, go away from
mo- you have killed me-" replied. John, could
Blair further stated that he had everything possi
BILE done for John and described the forgiveness
scene already published.
THE VERDICT
1t was now past three o'clock. The Coroner
charged the jury to their duty and ut alf-past
they retired to deliberate. shortly before hve
they sent constable to inquire If majority could
find verdict. The Coroner said they could, but he
would prefer to have them agree An hour later
they sent word that they could not agree. AS hve
we're for mansaughter ana four for self-defence.
The Coroner then agreed to take majority verdict
The jury then came in with the following verdict
find that John came to his death at 81
das' % Jans - D. s4 from the eject. pistol shot
wounds received June 26 D. 1870 q the hands Of 30.
guilty of mansaughter.
AS soon as tho verdict read ex-Judge Tits.
the motion for bail which intend to make to the
Court OF Oyer and Terminer 1t is very desirable to
got the views or the Other Iour JURORS. Auo Coro
at first refused but after consulting with the
Prosecutor and getting his consent he. after re-
peated appeals consented to this proposition. The
jury then again retired to permit the four dissenting
members to give written expression to their views
Those who signed the verdict of manslaughter
were James c. Crane, +. @. Wright. X. L. Gould,
John NJ Layiend and L. d. Hall. Those signing tho
paper Of justifable homicide we're William Jacobus
William Siger f. G. Corby and 4. ID. Horr. Judge
Depue has been telegraphed tor at Long Branch to
return to Newark and consider an application for
bail.
PUBLIC OPINION.
The verdict is commented upon most adversely by
the majority Of citizens. 1t will not interfere with
verseof the by the next Grand Jury which
may do what they deem best under the circum-
gree. or indict simply for granddaughter. Bairs
family are delighted.
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BASEBALL.

The Metropolitan Association has reorgsnized for
1879. with membership OF i've clubs consisting OF
the Flyaways. New Yorks and Alaskas. OF this city
Orange. OF Orange. and Chelseas Of Brooklyn. Tho
championship series will consist Of games
zach with every other club. making q total
of seventy games during the season. Fiva
games will bo played each week ut the Union
Ground and ut Orange. The playing
rules the same Nh last year. Clubs allowed
to engage players to fill vacancies by giving
proper notice to the secretary Of the association
The opening game of the championship series will
be played at the Union Ground. Monday. July z,
between the New Yorks and Flysways. The other
games for the week as follows-
July q, at Union Ground--Chesea vs. Alaska.
July 0, at Union Ground-Flyaway Orange.
July 10. at Union Ground-Alaska vs.. New York.
July IL. at Union Ground-Chelsea Flyaway
July IL. at Orange-Orange w. Alaska.
The National championship game ut Utica ycster
ter resulted in favor of the Uticas by Of 10
to 3.
At Albany. N. Y.-Albanys, o; Manchesters, 2;
championship game.
To-day the Jersey Citys aud Fiyawsys play at Jcr-
sey City: New York and Montgomery, at the Union
Ground, Brooklyn; Orange and Flyaway, at Orange,
In the morning. and Montgomerys and Domestics.
at Newark; Nameess and Dauntless, ut Prospect
Park Everots and Senecas at areenvi1le; Chicagos
and Bostons. 1t Chicago Cincinnatis and Stars, of
SYRACUSE at Cincinnati; Buffalo aud Clevelands, at
Buffalo Providence and Troy, at Providence; Ma
tionals and worcesters, at Fitchburg In the morn
ing. and at Worcester in the afternoon, and
Dubuques and Rockfords. at Dubuque.
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YACHTING NOTES.

The yacht Little Ida. Captain Charles Haneke ar
rived at Gowsnus Bay yesterday from Baltimore.
after having made quite extensive cruise along
the Southern coast She is Is feet long, feet inches
BEAM draws feet inches of water and is said to be
fine sea boat.
The following yachts passed the HERALD Telegraph
Station at Whtestone. L. l.. yesterday afternoon =:
Schooner Nettie. N.Y.Y.C., Mr.. Y. p. Osborn. from
New York, cruising eastward.
Sloop Alma. Aye. Mr.. William Lummis. from
New York for Glen Cove.
Sloop Mantle. Bye, Mr.. X. II. Huntlcy. from
New York, cruising eastward.
Schooner Comet, N.YY.C.. Mr.. William H. Lang
ley, from New York, cruising eastward.
Sloop Genia Aye, Mr.. L. p. Fiske. from White
stone, cruising eastward.
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Time, 3 3:0O-3:01-3:0,
EDWIN FORESTS GREATEST PER
TORRANCE.

Edwin Forrest. on wednesday. July 2, trotted the
fastest mile that has ever been made to wagon. He
was driven by Mr.. Bonner the exercising track
his farm The first quarter trotted in "a seconds.
the half in 0s. the threeq quarters in 41x and the
mile in 216ls. This great performance was made
on three-quarter track, which is much slower than
a mile track. and besides the horse carried Mr.. Bon
ner. who weighs over hundred and eighty
pounds. When Edwin Forrest trotted at Utica last
summer. before Mr.. Bonner bought him. such good
judges as George b. Alley. Charles Kerner and
Ephraim Simmons said he was the fastest trotter
they had The way the horse is now per-
forming proves that they correct in tie opin-
ion they formed OF him.
Considering that this was three-quarter track,
to q wagon and carrying such weight IL Is the great
est performance made by trotting horse.
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PRIMARY SCHOOL NO. 12.

Tho closing exercises of Primary School No. ~, In
Roosevelt street. OF which Miss M. Il. Roardon ID
principal. took place yesterday forenoon. The pro-
gramme was very interesting and was carried out In
a highly creditabic manner by the Juveniles. The
recon Of Miss Nellie r. Fargs, was particularly at
tracive. Among the songs were morn in Its
Watchword Be- "Ied. White and Blue" Maurice
Ahoe. boy of Chinese parentage, sang ''(}rand-
fathers Clock with remarkable taste aud distinct
ness. Joseph Connors was quite q favorite for tho
off-hand. spirited manner In which he recited and
sang. Charles Wobb ~ the Admiral and Ellie Hogan
as Hcbe were tho recipients of handsome noral
presents Clara Rogers as the Goddess OF Liberty"
carried, not only the flag. but an exquisite floral
tribute The calisthencs showed patient and careful
training. Two hundred prizes were awarded st the
CLOSE VI the entertainment !
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ROWING IN THE WEST.
AssocIATIoN--RoUGH WATER CAUSES POST
PoNEMENT


lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
TOLEDO. Ohio. July 8. 1879.
high wind prevailed all day. rendering the
water Of the Maumee 80 rough to pre-
vent racing with the shells. Six contests had
been arranged. but only the ten-oared barge
race of. 1t rowed after seven o'clock
this evening. The Wyandotte crew alone appeared
and made the distance one mile and return-in 10m.
l2xs. To-day's programme was. therefore, post
poned until tomorrow. 1t comprises pair. q sim
gle, double, four and six cared shell race.
THE IMPORTANT CONTEST.
Interest centres in the four cared contest in which
pitted against each other the Shoe-wae-cse-
mettes. OF Monroe and the Wah-wali-sums, of Sagi-
nav. both famous competitors. and newer crew Of
less reputation. the Wyandottcs. The two first
named are also entered for the Saratoga regatta,
and the tomorrow will be taken
indicating the result there next week
The Shoe-waecae-mettes the favorites
in the betting. but only to slight extont. Tho
Wah-wah-sums the heavier crew. their average
weight being 167 pounds. while the Shoe-waecae-
mettes average 145 pounds only. Both crews are In
fine condition and boating men expect one of the
most animated contests rowed on Western
waters. The same crews are entered for the Mis-
sissippi regatta. ut Keokuk Iowa. which is to take
place after Saratoga.
The attendance here is large. The regatta
tinues two days. The Western entered for
Saratoga leave here on Saturday.
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LAKE GEORGE REGATTA.

The following the entries for the races Of
the Lake George regatta. to be held July le and
IT,
Charles Z. Chases (J.C.C.C.) Bubble; E. A. RAN
sons (J.C.C.C.) Ted; II. d. Wyncoop's J.C.C.CJ
Belle; Carl Bergman's g.C.C.C:) Mate; William J.
Fitch's J.C.C.C) Argo Robert J. wilkins J.C.C.C)
Saskatchewan; q. b. vaux's lNY.C.C.) Dot; Charles
Knapp's (N.Y.C.CD Coquette; X. N. Putnam's
(NYCC) Kahoolah; W. Whitlock's tN.Y.C.C.) Col
chette; +. Hussey's (Passaic CO. Elsie.
The Bubble made 1900 mile cruise last summer.
The will attract much attention and be
novel and interesting feature Of tho regatta.
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FATAL LEAP FROM A TRAIN.

Mrs. Henry Larue, q young married woRpn. wife
of tho station agent at Neeleytown. the line of the
Montgomery Branch of the Erie road went to Goshen
and embarked on train No. A. night express. Eastward
bound for Turner's. Accompanying her was her
little sister. aged twelve The two we're chatting
pleasantly aud did not notice that Turner's had been
reached until the train moving of Being In
the last the two rushed to the platform and
without signifying their intention or saying any.
thing of their desire to stop. jumped from tho train
which was by this time moving ut the rate of at
least twenty miles an hour. Mrs. Larue instantly
killed and the young girl seriously injured, but will
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Ella b, Scotch Jimmie. Nellie and Eli also
started. Time. 1:l6. Enquiress was the favorite.
The second race for two-year-olds. three
quarters of mile. and was won by Aaron. beating
Joe Warwick. the other starter. Time. :lSia.
The third event. dash OF one and half miles.
was won by Checkmate (the favorite Glenmore sec
oud and Ella Rowitt third. Edwin and King
George also started. Time 2:43.
The fourth race. two-mile heats, was won by In
commode, beating Solicitor. Time. 3:40-3:434.
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TROITING AT ADRIAN.
DETioir. Mich, July 3. 1877

DErnorr. Mich, July 3, 1879.
The nrst days races of the Adrian tMich.) Driving
Park opened with the 80 class, with ten entries aud
six starters. Dunn the first. second and fourth
heats; Flirt second money. Belle Smith third aud
Black Cloud fourth. Time. 2:37 . 3s-2 2:41--2:SS.
The .2b race had four starters. Tom B. Patchcn
the first fourth and fifth heats; Little Hannah
second money, Joe Kellogg third and Lady Moscow
fourth. Time. 2: :l6-2 .aI=2 :.iI-2 "a -
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AWAKENED BY TIE FLAMES.

kerosene lamp exploded yesterday morning in .
room adjoining the sleeping apartments of Michael
Kane and wifo. at Peoples Park. q suburb OF Pater
~ J. Tho parents together with three children
occupying room near at nand, came near being
burned to death In bed. When Kane awokc he was
surrounded by haines on every side, and IL only
by the utmost exertions of his ncghbors, who
erected ladders and TO their rescue, that the
family were brought out alive. The house aud fur
niture were totally destroyed. Estimated loss,
$1,000. No insurance.
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PLAINVILLE PARK.
PATcHIN AND MAY THE WINNERS.
Try TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD1 tn

THIRD DAY OF THE JULY TRoTTING MEETING
PATcHIN AND MAY THE WINNERS.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE BERALD.1
PLAINvnLE Conn. July 3. 1879.
Both races to-day exciting well contested.
The pool selling prior to the calling of the horses
indicated the anticipated uncertainties of the
events In the 229 class Patchin and Ne sold even.
with Rufus only So less. while in the ASA purse al
though Robert Is. Thomas was the favorite. the
little mare May sold well up to him. She ruled bet
ter after the first heat. wheh she had shown her
work. as Thomas was reported to be poor slayer
"TwENry-SISE" PURSE.
In the ..tw ,nty nine race Rufus led to the lower
turn in the first heat when Nell and Patchn came
up but the latter outtrotted the others to the wre
The second heat was almost repetition of the
first excepting that Patchin finished better than
before. Before the third heat the pool buyers who
had bought Nell heavily charged that her driver Dan
phfer. was pulling her. A lengthy wrangle. occupy
ing over half hour ensued but the judges eventu
ally decided that Pnfer was acting squarely. and
refused to unseat him. Patchin won the third heat.
but was more sharply pushed than before. taking
the heat by only half length, after hot contest
down to the wire. Nell took second and Rufus third
money.
THE "rHInTy-FoUR" RACE. tao s;4
Tho "thirty-four race was tedious contest OF
six heats. The first went to r. B. Thomas easily
In the second May crossed the wire half q length
ahead but she set back for running. and the
heat called dead Hetween her and Thomas, The
third heat won by May In the last half mile by
pretty exhibition of speed Bad breaks
award to Thomas. although she passed
the wire length in the lead. In the fifth heat
Thomas performed badly. apparently getting ready
to Quit He finished last. May taking the heat by
six lengths. Pondietta aud Wild Dandy now went
the stable. not having taken heat and the sixth
heat decided the race for May who led at the first
turn and bettered he- position thence home crossing
the wire with Thomas barely clear OF the distance
flag. May took first and third moneys and Thomas
second.
SUMMARY. -s ie-+f 'A+
PLAINyILLE CONN.,, july g. 1879-THRD DAY
THE July TRoTTING MERTING.-Purse $780, divided,
for horses that beat 234, mile heats, three in
FIVE, in harness. .e ts..t 81. .-,..l
r. j. Morrison's ch. m. May. ........2
G. A. and ". j. Howe's ch. &. Robert
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BRIGHTON BEACH FAIR GROUNDS.

There will be four races at the Brighton Beach
Fair Grounds to-day. The first event is dash Of
three-quarters of mile and it is more than likely
q fair field will come to the post. The second race is
free handicap sweepstakes, one mile and half,
which will have ut least Ave six starters. One
mile and furlong is the third race. and handicap
steepechase. about two miles and u half. will wind
up the days sport. The first will be called at
two ?. M.
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DETROIT JOCKEY CLUB.
DETROIT. Mich.

DETROIT. Mch.. July Q, 1879.
The first race to-day dash of three quarters
Of mile. II WAS by Enquircss. Hippogrin sec
ond and Bob Clark third. Sam Ecker. Arthur nato
Plantstionl Lady Darcy, Paladin, Lapiand. Writer,
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THE SMITH-MORRIS RACE.

BOSTON, July 3. 1879.
Evan Morris states that his match with Smith was
both honorable and honest and that he was rowed
down and beaten fairly.
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CHESTER PARK.

CIScINNATI, Ohio. July 3, 1872
This was the third day of the trotting meeting at
Chester Park. Summaries Of the races are an
nexed:-
FIRST RAcE.-For horses that never beat 80, mile
heats. three in i've. in harness.
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CRICKET.
THE BALTIMORE CLUB DEFEATED by THE YOUNG

''A ''' -oo''o
AMERICAS.
PHILADELPHIA. July Q, 1879.
The Baltimore Cricket Club played the Young
America Club this afternoon on the grounds Of the
Germantown Club at Sicetown, and were defeated
in inning. the Young Americas scoring 21S runs.
while the Baltimorcs In two innings scored 1GS.
George Newha1l. Of the Young AmoFcss. made "
runs and not out.
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TROTTING AT YOUNGSTOWN.
YouNosrowN. Ohio, July 3,

YOUNGSTOWN Ohio. July 3, 1879.
This was the first Gay OF the July meeting the
Mahoning and Shenango Valley Fair Association.
There was largo attendance. The following is
summary of the races:--
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TITUsvILLE DRIVING PARK.

TIrUsvILE. Pa, July 8. 1S79
The races at the Titusvlle Driving Park began to-
day. The weather especially fine and the at
tendance good. The following is . summary
FIRST RAcE.-Three- minute GLASS; mile heats best
three in five, in harness.
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MATCH AT HopoKrN TODAY.

MATCH AT HODOKEN TODAY.
Tho ST. Georges Club. Of New York. will play the
Albany Club at Hoboken to-day. state Comptroller
olcott viii captain the Albany team.
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Kuhn the winner in SIN. 45s. The heavy
weight tug OF war proved the great struggle of the
day and produced considerable excitement. As the
team lay down to their work the crowds broke
through the rope barriers and crowded close to
place the Hudson the favorte. but after they
had been few minutes at work cheers greeted tho
efforts of the New York Athletics, who won the
match. Following the teams in full -
HUDSON
J. McCabe. Captain. H. Skidmorc anchor.
A. Davidson, No. 1. A. Hsdley. substitute.
II. Richardson, No. 2.
NEW YORK ATHLETIC CLUB.
]. Fitzpatrick. Captain. M. q. Patterson.
). W. Carter, No. W. Mosor. J. NJ Magure,
w. l.. McCrecdy, No. T. substitutes.
In the one mile ''go you please" the following
were the contestants: -
b. Mcmahon, New York q. Link, Hudson Boat
City. Club.
M. Darlington. New York j. Howe. Hudson Boat
City. Club
+. Lndholm, New York y. Ayers. Eclipse A. Club.
City. w. Carr. Eclipse A. Club.
j. McNulty, New York J. clifford, N. A. A. N.
City. Association.
J. Tyrrcll, Il. G. A. Club.
The winner was Mr.. McNulty, in TIM. o..
D. u. Clark did the five-mile walk for the champion
New England belt inside of 5Om and Mr.. Hickey won
the running hop, step and jump by covering the
distance OF 80 feet and inches.
Each pull of the ting OF war" was limited to ten
minutes Medals were given to the hrst and second
IN each game and to each member Of the winning
cam IA the tug Of war. t.t..,l.,,..,..
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EXERCISES IN GRAMMAR SCHOOL NO. "a.

EXERCISES IN GRAMMAR SCHOOL NO. 81.
The exercises at Grammar School No. "a yester-
day morning were very interesting. The class room
was crowded with pupils and their friends. The
following the order of exercises Anthem;
sentence. Father OF Mercies;" Echo Song" by
the schools solo. "Oh. how delightful Miss Eu-
genie Wolfe; recitation. Miss Lizzie Runneck; duet
graduatcs song. 'Sleep Well" semi-chorus.
shepherd of the valley;' calsthcnics; distribu-
Misses Mamie Linch aud Minnie Mower; pre-
sentation.. of diplomas to the following grad
Minnie Seaman, Aggie windrum. Eugenis
nj. Sternc, Celia G. Thompson. Mary K. Leahy
and Mary l.. sampson. Mr.. John Y. Fos-
ter. Of New Jersey made the address to tho grsdu-
ates and followed by Rev. Mr. Dunnill, Rev. Mr..
Wenuer and Rev. Mr.. Stansbury The principal,
Miss @. II. Appleton, was highly complimented on
the remarkable proficiency displayed by her pupils
and the perfect discipline that characterized the
erciscs.
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INDEPENDENT ATHLETIC CLUB.

The second series of annual games Of the Inde::
pendent Athletic Club took place at suffers Park. in
Harlem, yesterday. Notwithstanding the heat there
was o large attendance. including many ladies. and
the events passed off with more than ordinary
spirit. The entertainments were opened with
1OOyard run. the winners Of trial heats to run in
the last one. and the following entries
booked
FIRST HEAT.
Yards Start. Yards Start.
W. Harris, Hud'nA.C. J. Harrison. H. A. Club
f. Lindholm, NY. City
sRcoND HEAT
L. Enrich, II. A. Club. w. Skidmore. Hud.A.C. 10
j. II. Boyd. n. Y. City.
i. Thorn II. A. Club. g. Eugel, l. A. Club.
w. Carr, l.. A. Club. k.Fridenburg, ,SA.A.C.
Enrich, OF the Harlem Athletic Club. was the win
ner in ION. 5s. The following clubs contested for
the feather weight tug OF war. IN which each man
weighed 125 pounds
HARrEN ATHLETIC CLUB. I-.
Y. Keyser captain. L. Lord, anchor.
g. Newman. l. u. Bates. u. Van Rpcr.
q. Nickolls, 2. subs.
HUDSON ATHLETIC cLUB.
j. Malion. captain. q. Plumporls, anchor.
J. Jardine, /. w. Skidmore. SUBJ
j. Howe, 2.
Tho Harleins came out victorious one-,nile
handicap walk was the next important event, and for
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-04-10
Tanning q Lamb Skin with the
Wool ON Il.

Make a strong soapsuds, using hot
water; when it is cold wash the skin in
it, carefully squeezing it between the
hands to get the dirt out of the wool;
then wash the soap out with clean, cold
water; next dissolve alum and salt, of
each half q pound, in little hot water,
which put in tub of cold water sufi-
cient to cover the skin, and let it soak
in it over night or twelve hours; now
hang the skin over a pole to drain; when
we'll drained spread or stretch carefully
on board to dry. 1t need not be tackled
if drawn out several times with the
hand while drying. When little damp,
sprinkle pulverized saltpetre and alum,
an ounce each mixed together, on the
flesh side, rubbing it in well. 1t is now
to hang in the shade two or three days,
the flesh side in, until perfectly dry, and
when entirely dry, scrape the flesh side
with blunt knife to remove any scraps
of flesh Trim of all projecting points,
and rub the flesh side with pumice or
rotten stone, and with the hands Pre-
pared in this way, it is white and beau
tiful, suitable for door mat, and also
nice for the feet in sleigh or wagon in
cold weather.
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The Dark Day.

An old lady now living on the Little
Colorado, who has attained the com
Portable old age Of 1913 years, was 80
years of age at the time Of the dark
day, Of which she has vivid recollec-
ton, and recalls many interesting incl
dents that took place with her people,
the Spanish, and also the indians, who
were more superstitious. The Spaniards
buried all their saints, of which they
had a goodly number, while the Indians
took to feasting upon dogs and other an.
imals. The "dark day" was SO called
on account Of the remarkable darkness
that extended throughout America. The
observation commenced about 10 o'clock
on the morning of May 10Th, 1880, and
continued till the middle of the next
night. Birds sang their evening song,
disappeared and remained silent; fowls
went to roost, cattle sought the barn.
yard and candles were lighted in the
houses. The true cause of this remark
able phenomenon is not, and will proba-
bly never be known.-Arizona Miner.