USE OF ALLIGATOR SKINS.
Consumption of the Leather Is Now
Greater Than Ever Before in
History of Its Use.
Occasional attempts to utilize
the coriaceous epidermis of alliga
tors in leather manufacture have
been made for over 100 years or
more, but not with much success
until 1855, when this novel leather
became somewhat fashionable and
a considerable demand developed.
The market, however, was not long
continued and after a few- thou
sand hides had been shipped from
the Gulf st ates, t he demand ended.
During the civil war another
raid was made on these saurian*
to supply shoe material and they
were again slaughtered in thou
sands, but with the cessation of
hostilities and the restoration of
free commerce in shoe mu ter in I tin*
alligators were again left to re
pose for a period.
The rest, however, was only
temporary, for about 1 Still fickle
fashion again called for the
leather for manufacturing into
fancy slippers, boots, traveling
bags, belts, card cases, music rolls
and so forth. A n immense demand
was soon created for it. resulting
in the slaughter of many thou
sands of the animals every year,
giving employment to hundreds of
men. Tin* demand soon exhausted
the productive capacity of the
country and large numbers of
skins were imported from Mexico
and <'(Mitral America.
Tht* consumpt ion of this leal her
at present is greater than ever be
fore, and owing to the largo impor
tations the market ju ice is some
what less than a few years ago.
The output of l he tanneries of the
United States approximates 280,
000 skins annually, worth $420,
000. II is a characterisl ie of all
aquatic leather—indeed, of all
leathers—that they are curiously
checkered in oblong divisions,
known as “scales" or “bosses.’’
sejtarated by in t ersert ing grooves,
and varying in size and character
from t lie rough, hornlike scutes on
the back to the smooth, pliable
markings on 1 he other parts of the
body, giving the skin that peculiar
effect which makes it so popular
for leather purposes.
PICTURE IS DISSECTED.
Curious Quest of the Owner of a Cor
reggio Fragment—History
of the Work.
In a private house in the west of
London is a very beautiful picture,
reputed to be by Correggio, and of
such high quality that there is
every reason to be either by that
master or an excellent copy of one
of his lost originals by Lodovico
Carracci, says i he London Mail.
Although apparently a com
plete picture in itself, this ex
quisite painted figure of a beauti
ful woman, gazing intently at a
ring, is only a third of the original
picture, and the present owner is
endeavoring to trace the missing
parts in order to restore the work
10 its original condition.
A document attached to the
back of the frame, and provided
with a seal with the inscription
‘•Quo Fata Vacant."’ gives the curi
ous history of this picture. It
reads:
"The queen of Canduules, a king
of Lydia, with the magic ring of
Oyges, by Correggio. It is part of
a larger picture which descended
to three brothers by the name of
Moore, in whose family it had long
been, but not being able to agree
as to its possession, it was cut into
t hree parts. This portion was pur
chased by Anthony Lord Faver
sham, and from him it came into
the possession of his daughter,
Hon. Frances King, wife of John
Bowater, at whose decease it was
sold by auction in July, 1810, to Mr.
John Long, of Woolwich.”
Then follows in another hand
writing: "It remained in Mr.
Long's possession till his decease,
and was purchased by me at his
auction, August ”7. 182N.” The sig
nal lire is difficult to decipher.
The present owner. Mr. \V. Ja
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cobTS, bought this interesting can
vas four years ago at the sale of
the contents of Thornleigh. Av
enue road, West Hill, Wands
worth, the house of a M r. C. T. Tay
lor.
True Aim in Living.
Not the making of a fine career, hut
the simple doing of God’s will, is the
one true aim in living. Thus only can
we achieve real success. If we do this
though we fail in the earthly race we
shall not fail in God’s sight.—Rev. J.
R. Miller. D.D.
LOCAL MARKET REPORT.
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Corrected Every Thursday After
noon by Sisk, Hulsey & Haddock
Butter, per pound.25
Eggs, per dozen.25
Corn, per bushel.35
Cotton, lint, per pound.0S4
Cotton seed? per ton.11.00
Molasses, sorghtun, per gal. .50
Potatoes, Irish, per bushel.. .75
Potatoes, sweet, per bushel. 1.00
CITY BARBER SHOP
North Side Front Street.
Best Shop in Town
J. E. PORTER, Proprietor
DR. IRA H. ERWIN
SPECIALIST
Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat
Rooms 8 and 9 | Long Distance
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At the close of the year it is but fitting that we pause a moment
and reflect. Whatever success has come to us has been won by
our constant effort for the better and at all times to please. But
our success would be small indeed were it not for the satisfaction
that comes from having faithfully served so many customers, <or
which we wish to thank one and all for the opportunity.
LOOKING FORWARD
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Now let us look forward to 1807. We assure you that at all
times, and in all departments, we will offer the very choicest
merchandise at the lowest possible prices. And you must be
pleased or else we will not be. Wishing one and all a happy and
prosperous New Year, we are, Yours truly,
BARNETT BROS. MERC. COMPANY
THE BIG STORE. -- BATESVILLE, ARK.
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This is the best store for a good many reasons. We always do our best to please you and
we are just as careful in little things as we are in great things. We want you to trade
with us because you like to trade here and because you know that we will never take ad
vantage of you in any way. We are here to stay and we want your respect and confi
dence and we will always do our best to deserve it.
OUR NEW GOODS ARE ALL IN AND WE KNOW THAT YOU CANNOT FAIL TO BE
PLEASED WITH OUR SPLENDID ASSORTMENT
FOR HEN
This is p. Mans store as well as a family store. We have
all that he wants to eat one! to wear and we are very liber
^ al in our values. We want the steady trade of every man
in this community, and we promise that we will always do
kf our part the very best we know how. Give us a trial.
FOR WQ/1EN
We appeal to the Ladies with ah that is new and styl
ish arid we guarantee that our qualities are better at the
price than any other store. We try to provide what every
woman demands in a store of this kind and we hope vou
will never catch us napping.
THE PLACE TG BUY YOUR GROCERIES
This kind of weather demand plenty of good things to eat. We have laid in a stock of Fancy
Groceries and all the good things so dear to the heart of the good cook. Our Grocery is
our pride and makes us many friends. There is a great satisfaction in running a store the
way people like it. It is a pleasure to wait on our trade. We always keep everything
fresh and clean. That is half the battle, and low prices is the other half. Come and see us.
REMEMBER WE HANDLE COURTNEY’S FULL VAMP SHOES, THE BEST SHOE ON THE MARKET
SISK, HULSEY & HADDOCK
THE STORE THAT LEADS
NEWARK, ARKANSAS
WE BUY COTTON
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