Show Chamois Skin of Commerce Charles C Druedllng of Philadelphia Philadel-phia has written an article for the American Journal of Pharmacy on the subject of chamois skins What Is known in tho market as chamois skins he says is really an oHtannod sheep or lamb skin lining The supply of skins from tho chamois animal Is very limited enough could not bo obtained In a year to supply the United States for more than a single day He made special Inquiry on a recent visit to Switzerland about the annual crop of tho chamois skin and ascertained that from 5000 to 6000 skins would bo a fair average yearly crop This skin is heavier than tho skin of the snoop or lamb also much coarser For strength and durability tho chamois skin is preferable pre-ferable but for ordinary use and appearance ap-pearance the oiltanned sheep skin lining would in most instances be preferred |