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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-01

GOVERNOR IRELAND, in his letter to
Vice President Hoxie, Of the Missou-
ri Pacific railroad, thinks the only 90
luton to the numerous complaints,
both from white and colored, is for
the railroads to put on separate cars
for the colored people, and then re-
quire passengers to conform to the
regulations.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-01

The magnitude Of the Western
Union Telegraph company is Ilustra-
ted by the statement that in 1882 the
profits Of the company amounted 10
the sum Of s7,l1s,O7O on 131,0eO
miles Of line and S7436s miles Of
wire. The Offices numbered 12O6s
and there were 3S642247 messages
seut The average tOn On messages
vas a. cents, and the average profi
1s.s cents
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-01

Victor Hugo is now hard at work,
his hours with the pen extending
from 6 a. m. to 10 p. m. He has sew
eral small tables in his study which
are covered with MSS. Of the various
subjects on which he is engaged, and
he passes from one TO the other as
ideas on any subject occur to him.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-01

Years ago, when David Crockett
was member Of congress and had
returned home at the close Of the
first session, several of his neighbors
gathered around him one day and
asked questions about Washington.
"What time do the dine in the cityf'
asked one. Common people, such
as we have here, dine at one. The
big ones dine at3, we representatives
at 4, the aristocracy and the Senators
eat at g." "Well, when does the
President fodderf" "Old Hickory"
exclaimed the Colonel. "Well, he
don't dine till next day"
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-01

Read an hour q day. One must b
immensely busy indeed Il he cannoe
find two half hours or four quarter
hours some time during the day.
And at the end Of seven years there
would be nearly year Of solid read
ing done. But don't read trash.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-11-01

RoBxnr E. LsE, youngest son Of the
late Confederate general, has declined
a nomination for the legislature Of
Virginia, saying that he has no taste
for politics.
National Republican., 1883-09-12
rransrere of neal Io.tate.

The following transfers OF real estate wero
filed for record yesterday:
Rear Of part 10. H. subdivision of square sl7,
between East Capitol aud street southeast, Eliza
beth Hessler executor of Larenz Hessler, TO
Henry Pantozerbeiter; dated Sept. q considera-
Lots 70. 81, %, and % of A. t. Barkers subd-
vision of square 1856, on the south side of b, be-
tween Ninth and Tenth streets southwest Abram
4. Barker and wife to Frances L. HawseT dated
Sept g. consideration, $3.50.
Part of lot 10, subdivision of square lis, being
10 feet and 81 inches on the south side of l. be-
tween Nineteenth and Twentieth streets north
west, Franklin i, Abbott ct al. to Charles A,
Schneideri dated Sept 81 consideration, si000,
Lot II, of Collins subdivision of square $50,
being 70 feet on the west side OF Fifth, between n
and streets northwest Mary Griffin ct al. 10 John
T. T. Ritter; dated Sept, IL; consideration, s1D10.
Part of lot 30 subdivision of square 573, being 30
feet on the north side of Ridge, between Fourth
and Fifth streets northwest, John L.. Blinkhorn
and John Connor trustees, to Sue D. Kerr dated
Part Of original lot Ia subdivision Of square 263,
Abram T. Barkis and wife u Edward Wills; dated
Aug 49, consideration, $500
Lot 81, of Whites subdivision of square 2s6.
being 10 feet on the north side of u between Thir
tecnth and Fourteenth streets northwest; John j.
Calvert aud wife 70 Henry b. Daley; dated Aug. 81;
Lot 50, Of Beattip's subdivision of Georgetown,
being GO feet on the south side OF First street. West
washington, Mary =. ilarpdy CT al; TO Richard T.
Crawford; dated Sept, 10; consideration nom
Lot 30, of Hawknss subdivision of square 1885,
being 20 feet on the west side of Tenth between
@ and streets northwest, VIM. Mnyser and wife
TO Henrietta A, bowman; dated July To- ls70 con-
sldcration $1,000.
Part oflot IA, subdivision of square 50, being 20
feet on the south side Of X, between Nineteenth
and Twentieth streets northwest. Mary =. Powers
70 James McMiilan; dated Aug,3l; consideration,
5000.
A tract of land containing 81 acres of land
Thomas Jenkins to George H. Baldwin; duteu
Sept IL; consideration, $500.
National Republican., 1883-09-12
Use prsulpnp. Lonao. Erohsqusr JET BLACK

Flows freeiv does not corrode at once jetblack.
never thickens or deppaitsa sedlmenr never monlds
dries instantly is permanent resIsts acids is not
affected by irosr never changes color In the ink.
stand. Use q clean inlisland, and do not mix with
ether NIX 4Lf,n~ yields vns soud COPY iroul lresn
writing.
National Republican., 1883-09-12

We receive regularly by European steamers the fol.
lowing Foreign Papers Magazines, and Fashion
Journals
ljIlte Illustrated Jnndnn Vows. London nranhic,
IbVorlai World, Tile Queen. Illustrated Sporting and
Dtnmatc News The london uaily Times. London
Standard Punch, Fun, London Truth, LondonWorld,
London Weekly Times, Tie Mail, Bells Life. Lon,
don Figaro, Judy. London Field. Spectator. Whitehall
Review. Lie, London Army and Navy Gazette, Lon.
don Era, London Daily News The American Regis.
ter, Saturday Review, The Athennum Society Gnr.
deners Chronicle The Garden The Electrician, Eng.
sh Mechanic. The Court Journal. The London Arch
iiect, ST. James Gazette Pail Mall Budget, The Lon.
don Economist The British Architect, The Builder
London Engineering, London Engineer The Acad,
cny. the Contemporary Review, Nineteenth Century
Fortnighty Review Chambers Journal, Begravia,
Curnhill Magazine, London Lancet. Monthly Family
Herald The Theatre. Monthly London Journal
BlaclSwoods Magazine. Longman's Magazine, Good
Words, sunday Magazine All Tbs Year Round, Tho
Portfolio. London Art Journal, Cnssell's Magazine
of Art, Eyery Girls Magazine, Nautical Magazine
Bradshnws Railway Guide to Great Britain and Ire.
land, Bradshaw's Continental Railway Guide. Boys
own Paper little Folks. Lo Figaro, Le Votair, Gil
BIAS Lpsvenoment. la. Justice. DUnivers Ilustre
In journal AmusAnt Petit Journal Pour Rre, Ia
Monde Conique La Vie Parlsienne L'Iiiustraton
gante Le Nj Modesde Ia Sason, Ll1leganoc Parsiennu
Le Monlteur do Ia Mode, lie Prlntenps, lie salon de
Ia Mode, Revue de Ia Mode, Uber Land und Mecr
Die GaTleniqube Fliesonde Blalter' AND many otners
20 numerous 10 mention
National Republican., 1883-09-12
A Distinction yvlIh a Difference

DtstthCttOh WAN DEAcrchCc.
Lie.
Mistress-"Bridget."
Br.-"Ma'ami"
Mistress-"Did you hear me ring9s
Br.-"No, ma am"
Mistress" that p
Br-"I didn't hear you ring, ma'am, but
heard the bell ring, ma am"
Mistross-"Apd why did you not an-
swer it2'
Br.--"Sure, ma'am, was just afther open
ing tho front door for man to see the
masther."
Mistross-"What man ?"
"Br.-"The man what dinod wild yez last
night, ma'an. An who did sco goin' down
the basement stips but the gintlemap for the
swill. Shure, onless ] cut msilf in two,
can't DO in three places at oneet, maam,"
EVERYBODY smokes the Longfsllow Cigar
National Republican., 1883-09-12
4insntial.
BANKING OFFICE
OF
BATEMAN & Co.

wAsHISoToS, d. C., sept. s, 1883
BY mutual consent, Mr. wM MCCLURE. Of the New
YORK stock Exchange, this day retlres from all in
BATEMAN & co,
National Republican., 1883-09-12
LA. S. l..
louisiana State Lottery Company.

L0ulSIalh state L0tIery Company.
WE no HEREBY CERTIFY that we supervise thu
arrangements tor all lhr nloDtnly and semi nnnuh
drawings Ol the LOUISIANA STATE ioTrkrY COM
PANY, aud In person manage ana control the draw
mRs tn nensClves, aud that the same are conducted
with honesty hlirncss. aud In good fiith townri all
parties, und we authorize tho company so this cer-
titicnte with fac5inllcs OF our Signatures attached
In its adj vgrtisementS
National Republican., 1883-09-12

ToB WORK OF EVERY CHARACTER ANDDB
~ sciiption executed at The National Republican
Daice, at any hOur. day or night anu every dayia
they Good work and low prices
National Republican., 1883-09-12

wAsHiNaToN, d, c., Sept. $, iss3.
You are respectfully Informed that Mr., DoueLAss
GREEN OF New York has this day been admitted To
our hrm rs general partner.
We viii continue the general Banking business at
1il street.
The poid.up capital Of the firm is 100000
Wgnfoprepni ed to make lonns upon good securities
receive deposits buy aud sell foreign exchange drawn
upon n parts Of the world. buy and sell pregn gold
ana SILVER colt. We make specially OF collecting
vouchers against the United states Govcrumont, al.
Vunclng money upon the same, and making general
collections OF notes drafts, bills OF exchangc, Sc
we nave rRtNArE TELEuhArn wire Oetwcon
Washington and New York, aud arc enabled to buy
and sell stocks nnd bonds promptly. ut e per cent.
suitable margin.
We offer special facilities for the purchase and sno
OF HoEe,rnment bonds in large or small qlanlllles
ana VIII be NJ all times prepared to CHec ht lowest
rates, Bank Exchange of bonds dcpoi iied with the
government to secure deposits and circulation go
- Mr.. Iateman has purchased a seat In the New Nor;
Stock Exchange
: M. Douglas, Green is member OF the New York
Cotton Exchange,
We respcciuiv ofer our services to the public and
VIII hope FOR Rcpntinuaton Of liberal patronage In
the iutufe as In tho past
Very respectfully, - -
National Republican., 1883-09-12
Approximation Numbers to the Capital
Prizes.
no THE s9,OM
TO THE $4,000.
TO TIE $1,000.

lSo3s........ ......sol 1910. .,...., 1850
go tickets. ending with 10. being tho two ter.
mimi unit. of the number drawing the Capital
Prize ofsP,G0O are each entitled TO- So. Iirket No
l0379, Capital Prize. New York. ticket No.
1880. second Capital Prize, New York; ticket
No. 1869, third Capital Prize, New YGrk.
The Labor enquirer., 1883-01-06

Delivered by carrier at S. per month.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-08-09
SHERIFF's SALE.

II. Van Fleet,
vs..
Joseph A stout.
Execution from Henry County Court Of Common
Pleas.
By virtue OF an execution, issued from the above
named Court and to me directed as Sheriff Of Henry
County, will offer at public sale az the north dooi
OF the Court House, in Napoleon, Ohio, on
Saturday, August 25th, 1883,
at the hour of2 O'Clock, p. m Of said day, the fol-
lowing described real estate situated In Henry coun
ty, Ohio, to-wit:
So much Of out-lot No. fifteen tl5) in section
Mo. thirteen l3) township No. five (5, north range
No. six 10y east in the village Of Napoleon in said
county Of Henry Is contained within
the following boundaries to-wit: Commencing for
the same at point on the east line of the Adrian
pike so called, at the northwest corner Of lands
heretofore conveyed by Joseph A. Stout TO Russell
Jones, running thence easterly on and along the
north line Of said Russell Jones' LAT Ids one hundred
and ten l0) feet thence southerly and along the
east line Of said Russell Jones' lands thirtysix 1857
feet to an alley, thence easerly on and along the
north line Of said alley twentyOn (2 feet and nine
(9) inches thence northery parallel with the east
line of said Adrian pike to point which would In
tersect line drawn east and west parallel with the
north line Of said alley and sxtysx 1867 feet north
thereof thence westerly parallel with the north line
OF said alley and sixtysix 1867 feet distance there
from to the east line of said Adrian pike, thence
southerly on and along the east line of said Adrian
pike to the place of beginning.
Appraised at $3.50.
Terms Of sale, cash.
FRED. ALLER,
Sheriff Of Henry County, Ohio.
Martin Knupp, assignee Of said Judgment.
Napoleon, Ohio, July 18th, 1882. 3l3 80
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-08-09
SHERIFF'S SALE.

c. H. Gidley, Treasurer Of Henry county, Ohio,
Joseph A. Stout, ct al.
Order Of sale, Henry County Court of Common
Pleas.
By virtue OF an order of SALE issued from the above
named Court and to me directed as Sheriff Of Henry
County, will offer at public sale at the north door
Of the Court House, in Napoleon, Ohio, on
Saturday, August 18th, 1883,
at the hour Of O'Clock, p. M, of said day. the fol-
lowing described real estate situated in Henry Coun
ty, Ohio, to-wit:
Lot in John Meekison's subdivision of outlet q
in Phillips and Staords addition of outots to the
town of Napoleon. Henry county, Ohio.
Appraised at $3.50.
Also the northerly point. commencing at the north
point and running south on west side Of Monroe
street 1852 feet and l56 feet the east side Of the
Adrian pike with the south line thereof, running at
right angles with the said Adrian pike TOY feet east
ery and thence northery 50 Degrees east So feet to
said Monroe street, in the town Of Napoleon, Henry
County, Ohio.
Appraised at 1883.
Terms Of sale, cash.
FRED. ALLER
Sheriff Of Henry County, Ohio.
Tyler Donnelly, Attorneys for plaintiff.
DNapoleon, Ohio, July 18th, 1882 $40 80
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-08-09
Never Give Up.

As,sb are suffering with low and de-
prpN spirits, loss of appetite, general
debility, disordered blood, weak consti-
tuition, headache, or any disease of a
bilious nature, by all means procure a
hottie of Electric Bitters. You will be
surprised to see the rapid improvement
that will follow; you will be inspired
with new life; strength and activity will
return; pain and misery will cease, and
henceforth you will rejoice in the praise
of Electric Bitters. Sold at SO cents a
bottle by j. G. Saur.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-08-09

Jas. West made a death-bed eonfes-
sion at Matamoras, o., a few days ago
that clears up the mystery of the disap-
pearance of rich man there in 1863.
West and man named Ward muir
dered him and threw his body in a well.
They got $50, 900 in greenbacks. The
skeleton has been found in the well
where West said IL was.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-08-09
DAUGHTERS, WIVES and MOTHERS,

DIR. Marchisi's Catholican, Female Rem.
edy-guaranteed to give satisfaction or
money refunded. Will cure female dis
eases. All ovarian troubles, inflammation
and liberation, falling and displacement
or bearing down feeling, irregularities,
barrenness, change Of life. leucorrhoea,
besides many weaknesses springing from
the above, like headache, bloating, spinal
weakness, sleeplessness, nervous debility,
palpitation Of the heart, &c. For sale
Sy druggists. Price 81 and 81 so per bot
tie. Send to DR.. j. B. Marchisi, Utica,
N. Y, for pamphlet, free. For sale by
D. ]. Humphrey. -
Positive Cure for Piles.-To the peo-
ple Of this country we would say we have
been given the agency of DR.. Anarchists
Italian Pile Ointment-warranted to cure
or money refunded-internal, external,
blind, bleeding or itching piles. Price
90 cents box. For sale by D. j. Hum
phrey.
Rock Candy Cough Cure. Warranted
to cure or money refunded. Coughs,
colds, horseness, throat and lung troubles
(also good for children.) Rock Candy
Cough Cure contains the healing proper
ties of pure white rock candy with ex-
tracts of roots and herbs. Only % cts.
Large bottles 81, cheapest to buy. For
sale BY D. j. Humphrey. Nov. 2-1y.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-08-09
DISSOLUTION NOTICE.

NOTICE Is hereby given that the co-partnership
~ heretofore existing under the firm name of j.
Roller Co. has this day been dissolved by mutual
consent. The business will hereafter be conducted
by ]. Roller, who will collect oil accounts due and pay
all debts Of the old firm.
JOSIAH KOLLER,
MARTIN ROLLER.
Nanolaon q Julv IN 1894
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-08-09
Notice OF Appointment.

Estate of Charles w. Curtis, deceased.
TUE undersigned was appointed and qualified as
administrator Of the estate of Charles W. Cur
tbs. late of Henry county, Ohio, deceased.
Dated this s5th day of July, A. d. 1888.
Aug 2-3w. sILAS r. CHRISTIAN.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-08-09

Probate Notice,

NOTICE Is hereby given, that Sherman Hughey
AZ as guardian of the heirs Of Eliza Hughey has
died first account OF his guardianship which will
oeior hearing and settlement August 18th, 1883.
ID. MEEKISON,
July 2s-St. Probate Judge.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-08-09
Probate Notice,

NOTICE is hereby given, that Ann AK,
~ ss administratrix of Daniel AK, has fled
final account OF her administration which will
be for hearing and settlement Aug. 14th 1888.
ID. MEEKISON,
Aug s-a. Probate Judge.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-08-09
Probate Notice,

NOTICE is hereby given, that c. Wheeler, a.
~ administrator of Michael Kryder, has nled q
third account of his administration, which win
be for hearing and settlement August Is, 1883.
ID. MEEKISON,
July 2s-sv. Probate Judge.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-08-09
Probate Notices.
Probate Nntiee.

NOTICE Is hereby given that G. W. johnson, a.
~ administrator Of John s. Mckee, has hled
nnAl account Of his administration, which will be
for hearing and settlement August 18th, 1858.
D.MEEKISON,
July 2j-sw probate Judge.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-08-09

Orth Stein, Of Lafayette, Ind, the
city editor of the Kansas City Star, who
recently shot variety Snowman, has
been convicted and sentenced to twen-
ty-tive years in the Missouri Penitent-
ary.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-08-09
THE NORTHWEST.
NEWSPAPER DECISIONS.

-, ~ Any person who takes paper regularly IRON
the postomce-whether directed to his name or an
others or whether he has subscribed or not u res
ponsible ror the payment.
2. II person orders his paper discontinued, he
must pay all arrearages, or the publisher NAV con-
unne 10 send IL until payment Is made, and collect
the whole amount, whether the paper Is taken from
the once or not
j. The courts have decided that refusing to take
newspapers and periodicals from the post-offhce or
removing aud leaving them uncAlled for is Brind
fdcte evidence Of Ofintentional fraud
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-08-09
ROAD NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given that . petition will be
~ presented TO the Commissioners Of Henry c0un-
ty, at their next session, September 3d. A. D. 1885,
praying for the alteration OF a county road the
following line to.wit: Beginning at point In the
Denance and Napoleon road on the north side Of the
intersects said Defiance road; running thence in .
sOuthery course, about thirty 30 rods, till II again
intersects the Defiance road and there to terminate
All In section 81 Napoleon township, Henry county,
Ohio according to section 1885, Revised Statutes Of
Ohio.
Dated this 10th day Of June 1883.
MRS. E. A.SHELT,
July 26-4w. Principal Petitioner.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-08-09
Granville Female College.

Full English and Classical courses. Music and
Art. Location beautiful and healthful. Buildings
heated by steam. 57th year begins Sep. Is, 1885, For
catalogue and commencement annual send to
Rev. D. B. HERvEY, Granville, Licking Co., Ohio.
July 1Q-Im
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-08-09

unrTGuThNT SEMINARY for young
Nv U01 j YIN Ladies'. Advantages unsur-
passed For Record and catalogue address
Aug. set. A.d. BENEDICT, Clinton, N. Y.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-08-09
New Advertisements

J c Saur-Drugs.
@ Kohler-GrOcerics, &e.
II Z Cary-Groceriss.
Chas Eyers-Road Improvement Sales.
ID Meekison Probate Notice.
] Augeustein N office to Contractors.
b & o r RR-Excursions.
M Heller Il Co-Dry Goods.
Geo w Tester Local.
j W Hudsou-Cisterns.
Groschner Il Reddersen Hardware.
MRS c K Zoll-LOcal.
A Bradley-Flour.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-08-09
MONEY to Loan.

MONEY TO loan At low rate Of interest on long
wi time, with mortgage security. Enquire Of
Ri. HARPER,
at Shefiield & Norton's Bank. 6uly 96-Sn.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-08-09
for Infants and Children.

CastOria promotes Digestion
and Overcomes FIatulency, Constipa-
ton, Sour Stomach, Diarrhoea, and
Feverishness. 1t insures health and
natural sleep, without morphine.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-08-09

Sheriff of Henry County, Ohio.
Tyler b Donnelly, Attorneys for plaintiff.
QNapOleon, Ohio, July 17th 1882. 80 80
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1883-10-27
Cable Clicks,

Loud don, 26.-The Houghton handicst
was won by Brag, Prison second, j. e.
Keene's Bolero third. There were four
starters.
Berlin, 20 1t is reported that the
press for printing s. Nihiist periodical
wss discovered in the Imperial Marie In
stitute, Moscow, and that two fem ale
teachers have been arrested in connection
with the publication of papers.
Germany and Russia ere increasing
their forces on the frontiers. Russian vii
lsges are crowded with Cossscks, while
Gern an gsrrIsons and fortiicalions are
being strengthened.
London, 26.-Ar bitrators- decide that
the South Stafford colliers are not en-
titled to an advance in wages.
Copemann aud four others crossed the
channel from Dover to Cal SIS in his rafl
in six hours.
Paris. 26.-It is believed in the lobbiea
of the cham bers that Minister of Finance
Ferard will resign. 7! ia, reported
that Prime Minister Ferry is pressing Q
Leon Say for the place, buttho ianer de-
clines.
Lisbon, 90 The geographical society
addressed a circular TO similar societies
abroad protesting that the lone of Stan
ley'a letters relative TO affairs CT the
Congo river were offensive towards Port
ugal.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1883-10-27
TELEQRAPHIC
TANNING HUMAN SKIN.

The Tewksbury Revelations Com
pleteIy Outdone-A Currier'f
Strange Story.
Boston, 20.-Some startling testimony
WAS Unexpectedly produced before The
Senate com mittee on education snc
labor to-day. Mr.. Charles T. Chance,
OF Somerville, q currier by trade, was
testifying. He had prominent part IL
organ zing the Curriers' Union, and was
blacklisted therefor. Since then he ha;
had great difficulty 10 securing work
His reputation for veracity, however, II
unimpescbs Bile. After he had given
some unimportsnt testimony he wa:
asked by Senator Blair il he had any
thing TO say.
"Well sir" said ne, the men complain
some about this human hide business
the tanning Of human hites."
why, you DO Lot mean 20 eay,"
ssked Senator Blsir, ''thst this has been
done 10 any great extent?"
"Yes, sir, do" was the reply, "and
OF my own personal knowledge. | saw
the hides myseli ss much as FIVE or six
years ago, heard of them eleven years
ago, and know men who heard Of them
eightee years sgo. The business has
been increasing every day since until
lately. Three or four months ago it wss
stopped.
"What have ycu seen?' Inquired Sem
otor Blair.
II have seen several whole hides Of
women that bad been tanned. They
we're perfect, and looked as natural as
life."
"Where did you see these?"
II don't know as l ought to say. It
might rjure me-"
II will take the responsibility for that, :"
said the Senator, sssuringly.
"Well, guess can stsndjt. I have
seen them OF MilIer's tsnnery in Cam
bridge-the last one about year ago.
"For what purposes are these hides
tanned?"
II don't know. sir."
''Do you know anyone else who saw
these :hiDgs?"
"Yes, Dan McDermots, ofsomerville,
saw one, also 8 man named Wors.er, of
Somerville. McDermott cut q small
two years."
SIS this business done anywhere else?n
"Yes; it is done in Woburn."
"Did you ever take palt in tanning
one OF these hides?"
'No, SIR"
"Did the proprietors know that this
WAS going on?'
"Why. yes; they must have known It.
The men told me that the proprietors lid
most Of the work on these hides with
their own hands. There ere plenty Of
men who could tell all about this, but
they don't dare tc.1