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New Hotel Weirs,

ON LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE, WEIRS, \. II.
Large addition ;ust completed: entire house
thoroughly renovated; modern sanitary plumbing
and drainage; pure spring water: mountain and
lake scenery; excellent fishing. Send for circu-
lar. DIR. ]. A. GREENE. Prop. COL F. C.
WILLIS Manager te1a-lm
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ON THE POTOMAC.

POINT HOTEL, COAN RIVER, VA,
near the mouth OF the Potomac river, opens July
1; boating, bathing, fishing and grabbing; rates
moderate; take steamers Potomac, Sue or Arrow
smith. Address w. T. COWART, Trflby, Va.
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Valuable Information,

+ When the far-reaehing extent of DIR.
Shepard's knowledge of the tea industry in
this climate Is realized, his patient and
successful efforts in overcoming obstacles,
his clear conceptions of the principles gov
cultural methods and appliances for the
amelioration and enrichment of Soils his
faculty of close observation of minute es-
sentials in all details, and the long series
of tedious and costly experiments which
have accompanied every branch of his
work. one is strongly impressed with the
necessity of this knowledge being commu-
nfcated to others. 1t has been suggested
TO the government to open class for pu-
pills so that energetic young men could fit
themselves as experts In this business, as
there doubtless will be demand for such
qualifications in the future of tea culture.
No one need attempt this culture with
hope of success without experience in the
practical application of the principles gov
erning every detail. 1t is special bust
ness, and will require special study, which
can be best given on the ground, where all
the operations are being carried on. The
student must serve an appren ticeship, and
thus become thoroughly conversant with
the science and practice OF the whole Gull
ture, from the sowing of the seed to the
packing of the manufactured leaf
An Attractive Plant.
The tea plant Is a pretty one. II Is a
shrub, with bright green and smooth ever
green leaves. 1t bears a white flower an inch
or more broad, resembling that of a small
cameilia, belonging not only to the same
order, but in the opinion Of most botanis.s
to the same genus. The blossom is divided
into three or four cells, each of which even
Lualiy form into q large and oily seed II
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Chester linn.

Remodeled and refgrnshed. New York ave.. near
beach. Ali conyeniedces. Booklet mailed
jel-1St5 D. KNAJER,
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MISCELLANEOUS,
WIZARDS HOTEL,

14TH, PENNA. AVE. AND ST.
Special summer rates will be made for stay
at-homes.''
Gentlemen whose families leaving the city
viii hnd ''WlLLARDS'' u most comfortable con-
venient and reasonable place to spend the summer.
je7-tu. thSs-1lt
WOODLAND ROCKVILLE, Md, NOW OPEN
for Summer boarders: situated 500 feet above
level of Washington: all modern improvements:
baths, electric bells. gas and artesian we'll wa
ter; 8 acres in groves and lawn; terms moderate
by day, week month; special rates for fam
lies. Address Mrs. NJ. J. CoLLEY. je13-1m
WARREN GREEN HOTEL,
Warrenton, Va.
Cool and pleasant.
jee-44t Board, S25 and $50 per month.
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BrO0kside and Cottages.

Altitude 300 it. SLIGO per day, or $500 per
week, are the terms offered for engagements
made before July 10; table homelike, bountifully
and delightfully."- served; tennis, billiards, bowl
ing and swimming pool free to guests; hours
Il. and O., via Oakland, Nd; most delightful
mountain family resort in the Aleghanies de-
scr.ptve booklets on applica ion at The Star Office
or address 5. PRESCOTT WRIGHT. Mgr, Brook
side, W. Va. je21-tf
THE LOCKWOOD, HARPER'S FERRY, W. va,
Will open May 90 Large rooms; extensive
grounds and shade; electric lights; excellent
table. Terms reasonable. A. p. DANIEL.
myS-4m Proprietor.
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OCEAN CITY, MD.

DENNIS HOUSE, OCEAN CITY, MD; HOME
comforts: excellent table: unrestricted view of
the Oceah and bay; terms, ST IS per week.
Apply to Z. J. DENNIS. Prop. je17-s tu 13t'
HOTEL BRIGHTON, OCEAN CITY, MD; NOW
for The reception of guests; iirst-class family
hotel; terms moderate. For particulars address
ie15-lm JOHN l.. STKEEPER
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BOLIVAR HEIGHTS HOTEL,
Harper's Ferry, w. Va.
Highest location: picturesque; historic; healthy;
large, airy rooms; spring beds; elegant table.
Address j. B. CHALMERS
fy1-m, sim Bolivar, jefferson CO., W. Va.
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Mountain View House
in Alleghanies, 5000 feet above sea level Near
Oakland and Deer Park. Excellent table; large,
airy rooms; good beds; plenty shade and flowers;
home comforts; reasonable rates.
je6lm JOHN A. LAN1Z, Prop, Aurora, W. Va.
Hill Top House, HAHrE "! Va FERRY
Thos. S. Lovett. Open. Our winning is the
table, BEDS first class hot and cold baths; cleo
trio lights throughout; location for cool breezes
not equaled. my13-5m
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BELMAR, N. j.
GlOtel Columbia.

BEL MAX, Y. ].
Complete ocean frCntage; conceded to be finest
location entire Atlantic coast capacity 500; ele-
vator; every modern hotel equipment; orchestra;
new and complete Lystem of sanitary plumbing;
fine surf bathing good fishing. Grabbing and still
salt water bathing. Send for Booklet.
my23-tu ,th&s-26t-1O NJ LINDSAY.
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THE OAKLAND.

Tho Oakland Sahitarium. Oakland, Md.
Until recently the famous Is and 0. summer
resort. Now thoroughly modcrnzed and perma-
nently open. The most perfect summer resort OF
the Alleghenies- Cool and delightful. Rates to
summer guests IS Ia SIS per week. je10-1m
VERY ACCESSIBLE. 60 NIL FROM WASH; MT,
valley and water, scenery, bicycling drives shad-
ed grounds: spring beds; children taken; fish
ing, beating swimming; daily mails; frst-class
fare; fresh meats, fowls. milk, fruits; S. per
week. Procure circular MAURICE CASTLE
MAN, Castleman's Ferry, Clarke Co., Va. je14-3m
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THE WESTMINSTER.
Capacity, $50. Kentucky ave-. near beach
elevator; So to IS daily; special weekly.
je26-2St G. b. McGINLY.
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OCEAN CITY, n. j.
BLOCK ISLAND, II. 1.

BLOCK ISLAND. r. l., HOTEL MANASSAS.
Fifteen miles at sea: fine bathing; cable; daily
boats; gas; electric bells; orchestra. open
plumbing. Prices reasonable. Send for booklet.
je13Gt f. A. BROWN, Block Island, r. I.
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LONG BRANCH.

THE ENGLESIDE, BEACH HAVEN, n $50
guests Modern in every respect. Our own yege-
table garden. Matchless bay. Perfect bathing
Special rates for June. Send for 'Engleside and
Beach Hayen." Now open.
myl-i1Tt.6 r. b. ENGLE SON. Props.
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Hotel Rudolf,
Ocean Front.
js30-tf CFIAS. T. MYERS, Owner and Prop.
HOTEL. REAHE,

THE WANERIY.
Fine location; thoroughly established: table sup
Piled direct from manag cmpnt's private farm.
Write for booklet. LEWIS T. BRYANT.
uly.i1-52t
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1899-06-22
Ell VELLOCINO DE ORO

-lCortame diiJ la rama no bien
pudo hablar claro.-i Corta me! r. iCortame!
y dame la forma de una cabeza que
adorne la proa de tn gale'a
Jason le cogio la paIabra la cort6.
Un famoso escultor de los aIrededores
de Iolcos recibio encargo de hacer
el trabajo: y aLn cuando era por ex-
tremo habil (y habia hecho va otras fl
guras. al parecer de mujeres, y POGO
mas 6 menos como la que aun ell nues-
tros tiempos Sc We debajo del baupres de
los buques, con sus grsndes ojos abertos
fijos, recibiendo en- ellos el aqua sala-
da sin pestahear), por un extraho feno-
memo reconocio el mismo que un poder
invisible .e habia, sin duda, guiado la
mano, y que sus titles habian ejecutado
aquels obra con una perfection de la
cual sc reconocia incapaz por 81 mismo.
Terminada la escutura, Sc vio que re-
presentaba una hermosa muler, con lar
Cos espesos Rios gee lie caian por la
espaIda, fernando graciosas onduIacio-
nes. cubierta de un casco la frente: en-
el braao izquierdo, rodela, donde cam
peabs, rodeada de serpientes, la cabeza
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1899-06-22
N, HAWTHORNE

tos. capsces, en- fin, de afrontar los ries-
Cos de la empresa en- que me halo en-
pefisdo, pues de no ser asi nunca logra-
remos conquistar el Vellocino de orc.
-Haz un llsmamiento & todos los
heroes de la Grecia--le contesto la fgu
ra.
Y como el consejo no po lia ser mas
acertado, nj mas prudente tampoco,
atendida la importancia de la expedition
nuestro j6ven despacho menssjeros, sin
perder momento, tadas las villas y ciu
dades de aquel glorioso pals, para pu
blicar que eli hijo de Eson debia embar
carse para la corquista del Vellocino dc
GRO, que solicitaba el auxilio de cua-
renta nueve dc los mas esforGados )
valientes para remar en- su nave, y par
ticipar de sus gloEias y fatigas. Jason
haria ell n1mero cincusnta.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1899-06-22
ESCl{IBANIAS

Ell p1bliCo podra encontrar
siempre eli ell " Boletfn Mer-
cantil " un extenso y variado
surtido de las mismas. Las
hay de multitud de precios,
desde IS centavos hasta 20
y IS pesos, muy elegantes y
lujosas. En- tinteros de cris
tai de roca sc puede cscogel
mucho.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1899-06-22
I oser y adelgazar >.

smtomaS nSepabIe de Ia No La Emulsion
de Scott a cras cuando enemdad perodo mas
Ell Dr.
tedos conn host los microbes de tuberculosis Apopando ogeno
deStye Ompeo De modo de
enfemedd Los
La combination
a artificial
aSmIado.
e Ia gre p sol e eura
fIos, anemy nthesca
nd hpq bh
SCOTT s BOVINE QUIMlCOS, NUEVA YORK
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1899-06-22

r eritico de arte, sefor Al-antara ,4>s
4 conocer en- "El Impartial" una obra
de Benlliure: una estatua de Velaiquez.
que el gran escultor dedica al salon EN-
que han de reunirse los cuadros del in
mortal piutor sevillano, con mot'vo de
la celeb acion de su centenario.
Aparece Vea'quez de pie. cargando
el cuerpo sobre la pie ma derecha, la ca
pa terciada bajo el brazo del mismo la
do, y sujetando con el izquierdo los en-
bozos. cuyos pliegues dejan al descu
bierto la pierna iz9uierda desde POGO
mas abajo de la rodi'la. De la pierna
derccha, oculta bajo u capa, solo Sc We
el arranque sobre el zspato. Sostiene
blandamente con ambas nanos el cham
bergo sobre la altura del tale, y la ca
beza destocada, majestuosa, luce la ae
rea melen,, acariciada en- "Las MeniLa.'
por el ambiente ms real q,e Sc hl fin
gido con pinceles y eolores.
Ell pedestal CO siste en- un tIozo de
marmol de forma cubica. Sob-e la cara
anterior. y en- relieve muy teuun, Sc We
la paleta, cuyos colores forman, al ex
tenderse por las tres carss rcstantes,
grupos de Los 6Oyyaeh0nts. Las Mfntnas
Las fragSas y Las Ailandtras.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1899-06-22

La carrera inter acional de Glen XII
lometros, verihcada hace dias en- Paris,
la gan0 Mr.. Bourotte en- dos horas y
diecisiete minutes Fl vencedor llevata
una de'antera de siete perimetros de la
p sta sobre Miller, el biciclista de Chics-
go que lego el segundo
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1899-06-22

Esta nueva produjo grsnde agitscion
entire los mas aventurcros dc aqueIa
terra; como aigunos habian librado
basallas 4 descomunaIes jigsntes, dando-
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1899-06-22
DE TODAS PAR'TES

tambien obtuvo una G. an cant'dad del
gobierno tur(o por su inv nto,
POGO POGO malgasto su capital y dc
caida en caida te.nin5 por dar con su
cuerpo en- una CANA del hospital Ge-
neral.
Entire sus papeles sc han enoontrado
cartas de Bismarck, Alejandro III y otras
machas celebridades. asi como tambien
una declaration firm dl por Cushing.
reconociendo la pate que el invento de
Lay habia jugado en- su herotca EN-
presa.
Deia rna vi da que habita en- Londres
des ie hace muchos mos, una h'ja casa
da n Java un hjo estableoido en- la
costa del pacifco. Ningunc de ellos Sc
ha interesado 10 mas minim, en- su
suerte.
Un amigo ha hecho su costa que Sc
trasladen sus restcs q Buffalo, ha-iendo
entrega de los do:lmentos recogi dos
la Sociedad Historical de dcha ciu lad,
de la cual formaba para el inventor
americana.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1899-06-22

Ell Consejo del almrantazgo ingl<s Id
asistido das pasados una sere de no
tables experimentos. Sc trata de IN
nuevo canon e'ectrico cuyos resultados
son maravillosos. pues Il gob;erno de la
Gran B 'etaha ha ofrecido por este inven-
u Is 900 Ibras esterlinas.
Las primeras pruebas han sido realza-
das en- el mar con un canon en- miniatu-
"a que no pesaba arriba de tres kilogra
mos. Un blanco de acero co.ocado a
una milla marina fue atravasado por el
proyectil.
Las pruebas una distancia de cinco
millas han sido menos satisiactarias. pues
el calor produciao pnr la gran velocidad
del proyectu ha ocasionado la explosion
prematura de este. habiendo. sin embar-
20. destruido el blanco.
Sc calcula que la velocidad ha sido de
cinco millas y media en- dos segunios.
FL inventor de este nuevo canon elec-
trico IS un ioven de diez y nueve amos
liamado Newman, que Sc halla actual
mente hacienda pruebas en- los talleres
de torpedos dc Whitehead
El inventor hG rehGsado aceptar las
$1,000 libras esterlinas que le h S~~Gi
do el alnirantazgo por su invento y ha
exigido cuanlo menos por el 10000 Ii
bras.
A petiticion del gobierno ing'es New
man esta construyendo ahora un cshon
de nnoyor calibre, cuyo peso no excece-
r2 de un quintal y cuyo poder sera igual.
seeun aflrma, al de los actuales cafiones
de 100 toneladas. la descarga no pro
du-iTA nj detonaciol nj hume.
Las proximas prIebas con el nuevo
modelo sc veri6-aran a fines de Julio.
Un inventor que alcanzo mucho nom
bre hace algunos amos, acaba de morir
en- la mas espantosa miseria en- el hospi
tai General de Nueva York.
Sc llamaba Juan Luis Lay, de Buffalo,
(Estado de Nueva York. A el sc debe
la invenci6n del torpedo que leva su
nombre, con el cual Cushing destruyo
el buque lie espo'on confederate Al5e
marie. durante la guerra de Secession,
hecho que rrodujo profunda sensation
en todo el mundo.
Fue ell p,imer torpedo practice em
pleado por los Estados Unidos, y uno
de los primeros en- la historic de las que
rras modernas
AL terminar la guerra civil el gobier-
no de Washington no quiso interesarse
va en- la adquisicion del torpedo, por
estar descartada toda amensza de que
IRA.
Mr.. Lag marcho q Europa y vendio
al gobierno de Russia, en- 25o.c COO do
liars, el derecho de utilizar su torpedo,
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1899-06-22
LIT0GRAFIA DEL "BOLETjN"
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queas L. NJ. de todas classes, Letras de camho Che
ques Recbos, Cuentas Memoranda Conocimientos Re-
vsas Cartas aut6gr as Diplomas Mapas Estados, Md
sica
ET1QUETAS de tabacos, de Farmacia, chocolate dull b
ces vines licores.
CROMOS oda 'dase do rabajos concernientes este
ramo precios mcdcos.
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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-01-26
AT THE JEWELER' S.

A lady's watch case in the form OF q
deur de lis studded with diamonds and
pearls is one of the latest novelties.
A very handsome toilet set of sterling
silver is combined with a music box.
When the lid is opened music is rem
dered until it is closed.
The latest for gentlemen is scarf
pin representing house fly so neatly
wrought that when In scarf its arti-
fetal character is difficult to detect.
Among the many new articles of cut
glassware shown is cigar jar with .
silver screw cover. The cover is traced
with gold. and is intended to bear por-
trait of the giver.
The fashion in ladies' watches in
clines toward small, plain polished
cases, sometimes set with one or more
diamonds. The long neck chain has re-
placed the chatelaine in public favor.
One of the latest novelties for men 10
king of combinations. being a coat and
hat hanger, cigar cutter, ink eraser and
glove buttoner. It is SO small when
folded that it can be carried as an ordi-
nary pocket knife. 1t is made Of stex-
hing snver.-Jeweler's Weekly.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-01-26

The speaker OF the house has an
nounced the appointment OF Mr..
Payne (rep.), of New York, to the
craftsmanship of the ways and means
committee, to succeed the late Mr..
Dingley, Mr.. Richardson (dem.), of
Tennessee, to the vacancies of the
ways and means and rules, created
by the retirement of Gov. McMillin of
Tennessee, and Mr.. Crumpacker (rep.),
of Indiana, on the committee on CEN
sus.
Burglars, evidently professionals,
entered the post Office at Napoleon, o..
dynamited the safe and secured sum
of money, known to be large, and
some stamps. The police profess to
have no clew. The postmaster de-
clines to state the amount taken.
A disease somewhat like meningitis
is epidemic in the district lying east
and northeast of Eufaula. I. T. The
people are dying very rapidly of it,
and it is fast spreading. At Webber's
Falls IA collins were sold within two
days.
Preparations have been'made for the
wedding of Nine. Patti and Baron
Cederstrom in Brecon, Wales. A
triumphal arch has been erected in the
main street of the town, and the
thorcughfares gayly decorated from
the railway station to the church
where the ceremony will be per-
formed.
The bank of Arthur, ILL.,, was robbed
by six men on the morning of the
goth, who blew open the safe and car
ried off between $4,000 and $4,000. The
burglars captured James Rolfe, who
had ridden into town for physician.
and held him prisoner while they
looted the bank.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-01-26
WHY7

Why isn't canned fruit put-up job?
Why isn't the delirium tremens q
tight fit:
Why isn't it more blessed to give than
to be given away?
Why isn't man who works at a
blacksmith's forge forger?
Why isn't it genuine sarcasm to call
some servants ''help?"
Why isn't the employer who reduces
salaries a revenue cutter?
Why is the man who wants the earth
satisfied if he gets the ID ?''
Why isn't the man VII, has no bills
against him one of the nobility?
Why doesn't the enumeration of in
sane people bring them to their census?
Why does the loafer spend so much
of his time in beating other people out
of theirs?
Why don't contractors put sticking
plaster on the walls of houses?
Why isn't it proper to refer to a
cigarette ffend as pack animal?
Why isn't 3 woman good to herself
when she permits a man to love her?
Why doesa man wish for a good appe-
lite and then trT TO get rid of it2
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-01-26
NEWS AND NOTES.
A Summary Of Important Events.
FIFTY-FIFTH CONGRESS.
{Second SessiOn.)


In the senate, on the 18th, almost the
entire session was devoted to considera-
ton of the pending Nicaragua canal bill
At three o'clock the consideration of the
bill under the 15-minute rule was begun
and continued to the close of the session.
The first vote reached was on an amend
ment which, in brief, provided that the
United States should have absolute con-
troll of the canal for military or naval
purposes, with power to dictate the use
OF the waterway during the existence OF
war. 1t was defeated, 50 to 9......1 In the
house several unimportant bills We're
passed by unanimous consent, after which
the naval personnel bill was taken UP and
passed without division.
In the senate, on the 18th, Mr.. Bacon
(dem., Ga.) made set speech in support
of his resolution that the United States
should not assume sovereignty over the
Philippine islands, at the close Of which
and its consideration occupied the re-
mainder of the session. In the house
a number of bills of minor Importance, re-
con merce committee, were passed. after
which the bill to subsidize the Pacific
Gable Co. occupied the remaining hours of
the session.
In the senate on the 18th, the further
discussion of the policy of expansion oc-
cupied much of the days session: after
which the Nicaragua canal bill was taken
up and considered for three hours. After
much debate a, substitute, presented by
me Tnd "a Aia for the bond dnnted
All other proposed amendments failed....
In the house bills were passed authorizing
the Arkansas & Choctaw Railroad Co. to
construct railroad through the Choctaw
and Chickasaw nations in Indian terri
tory, and granting d site on Fort Supply
military reservation to Oklahoma for an
insane asylum, after which the house
went into committee of the whole on the
post office appropriation bill
In the senate, on the goth, session of
five hours and half was practically
barren of results. Consideration of the
Nicaraguan canal bill was resumed, but
it's completion was blocked by filibuster-
ing...-..In the house the post office bill
was finally passed. Speaker Reed an
nounced the appointment of Mr.. Payne
rep, N. W as Chairman of the commit
tee on ways and means in place of the
late Mr.. Dingley, which carried with it
the leadership of the majority on the
floor of the house.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-01-26
DIR. SALMON TESTIFIES.
The System of Meat Inspection Conducted
by the observation-disclosures Think
Chemicals were Used.

Washington, Jan. 24.-The war in
vestigating commission held two ses-
sions yesterday, but both were largely
executive, considering the coming re-
port to the president.
DR.. ID. o. Salmon, chief of the bureau
of animal industry, agricultural de-
partment, appeared before the COM
mission at its afternoon session.
DIR. Conner led in questioning the
witness. DR.. Salmon explained the sys-
tenn of meat inspection conducted by
the department. The cattle are in
spected before slaughter and also af-
terward. Only a small percentage of
cattle are found to be unfit for use.
The agricultural department had rec
commended that none but inspected
meat should bepurchased for the army
during the war with Spain. He under
sood that orders had been issued that
such a course should be followed ex-
cept in emergency. Inspectors of the
department, he said, have access to all
parts of the packing houses. No re-
ports ever had been made that meat
at those places was treated chemically.
If inspectors were aware of such
treatment taking place, reports would
have been made. The packing houses,
however, were very large buildings
and it was possible that things might
be done there which would not come.
to the knowledge of the inspectors.
The witness declined to answer sew
eral questions in regard to acids said
to have been used in preserving beef,
saying that he was not chemist and
did not consider himself an expert in
such matters. He had no knowledge.
that any packing house in the country
used chemicals to preserve meat. 1t
might have been done experimentalIy
by some, but not as regular thing.