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FRoMTHE OREGON BATTALION.

The ST. Louis Union publishes letter
received by Col. Robert Campbell, Of that
city, dated Fort Kcarney, Table creek,
September 18th, which SAYS that Compa-
ny A. (SubIette's Rangers. reached that
place on the 10th, and that the remaining
companies would arrive on the following
day. They had commenced cutting hay
and building winter quarters, the letter
adds:
"A party Of the Ouo Indians came 10
this place on the 18th. A large party Of
Sioux had attacked their village. killed 20
OF the tribe, burned the village and de-
stroyed the corn. Some of the children
were drowned whilst crossing The river.
The Pawnee farmer came to our camp on
the i7th and reported some Z or 800 ST.
oux at the Pawnee village destroying the
corn. The Pawnees were all on hunt,
and The Sioux intended remaining there
until they return. The Sioux went to
the farmers house, and destroyed the
blacksmith shop, with all the tools, and
such property as they were able. The
farmer and seven men with him came in
to us
Company &. win leave here on the 3d
for Grand Island, Platte river. The En-
gineer will accompany us, to select a
place foa building fea next spring. We
Will return to this place in thirty days.
The Indian difficulties will make it
necessary TO send an additional force of
mounted men TO the Plains.
The Union" says:
Lieut.. Hall arrived at Fort Leaven-
worth last week with GO recruits for
Company A. lst Infantry. The compa-
ny now numbers ll2. The Arkansas ba-
.iallion has also arrived! al The Fort. The
two mounted companies have taken up
their line OF march for the Plains. except
detachment Of 80 men sent to Council
Bluffs. The Omehas had attacked the
Mormons, and driven Off their cattle
Two compasies were sent To repsess the
disturbance.
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y aIvs able
R1ND R0R 90GRa
in Sodkck fo,rasaip, fageffe Co, Pa.

A s agent for The heirs of Henry Yo.
N lhers, deed. will expose 10 sale
by public ouicry on the premises on the
2ls. October. between the hours oflI
O'Clock A. ~. and O'Clock p. A.. The
following real estate. lying in SaI,Iick
township, FAY eus crunsy. adjoining lands
Of Henry Adsms, Frederick Berry ana
others, containing
155 Il C. r ES.
on which is crested . two story Loo
house. log barn, also on said tyac, "a :
never failing orchard. about seven,v.sva
acres are cleared. fifteen acres Of which
is in meadow, living near the waters Of
Buck creek al The foot OF Laurel Hin
near good range for cattle BE-. said
premises now occupied by John Yo,hers.
any person wishing 20 examine the Save
previous to the oay ofsale viii call or
John Yothers Who will show The same
the title for the property is indispu,sble
and the terms of sale easy.
JACOB YOTHERS.
Sept. 90. 1925 AGENT
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Among the officers slain in the battle
under the ramparts Of Mexico, was Edgar
Chandler, volunteer in Col. Burneit's s
regimen: of infantry raised in New York.
He was the eldest son Of Gen. Adoniram
Chandler, and about twenty-five years Of
age.
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Somerset County, ss.
The commonwealth OF Penn
syayania,

Somerset County, ss.
TIlc Commonwealth OF Penn
syEyania,
To JAMES DnwNER GREETISe:
XWTHEREAS, Mary Elizabeth Dow
ner, by hcl father and mex, friend
Andrew Craig, did on the lst day of Ju-
ly, A. d. l847, refer her petition TO the
Honorable Jercmish s. Black. Esquire,
President Judge Of the Court OF Com
man Pleas OF Somerset county, praying
for causes therein sci forth, she might be
divorced from the bonds of Ma,rimony.
entered into with you the said James
Downer. in all time to come, as ifshe ne.
ver had been married, or as il you were
naturally dead. We therefore command
YOU as we have heretofore commanded
ynu the said James Downcr that setting
aside all excuses and other business you
be and appear in your proper person be-
fore our Judges al our county, court OF
Common Pleas there TO be held on the
third Monday in November next. 10 an-
swer the petition or libel Of the said Mary
Elizabeth Downer by her father and
nexi friend Andrew Craig. and 10 show
cause if any you have why the said
Mary Elisabeth your wife shonld not be
divorced frons your society, fellowship
and company. and from the bonds Of
malrimony contracted with you the said
James as fully and as elTeciually as if
she never had been married, or as if
you were naturally dead, sgreeably to
the &c, of Assembly in such case made
and provided. and hereof you are no,
TO fail.
Witness ,be Hon. Jeremiah S. Black
President Of our said court at Somerset
this 9Th day of September A. D. l647.
A. ], OGLE.
Sept. IA. lS4'. Polh'y.
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TAIL OTEIcEns.-Gen. Scott is orcr
SIX Zee: four; Gems. Worth and rwiggs,
Coils. Harvey and May, and Major Lally,
are all six feet or upwards, and, Ike
Frank Granger, swell proportioned."-
co.ones Deniph-a stands six feettwo.
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Executors Notice,

ETTERS ieslamentary ou the estate
4 a Of Garret Ream, Esq. late of Con-
emaugh township. deceased, having been
granted to the subscribers, they hereby
request all persons indebted TO said estate
10 attend al The late residence of The de-
ceased. on Friday the l2ih Of November
next. prepared 10 settle; and those bav-
ing claims. to present them at the same
time aud place. properly authenticated.
JACOB REAM,
WILLIAM REAM,
JOHN ALWINE,
Oct. 8, 1917. Executors
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E.B. PALMER. Esq. Of Philadelphia at ms
Real Exate and Coal Office, Is our authorizes
Aerr.tfsr obtairing Advertisements and SUP.
.'ss;ntion for the ~HERALD" and is clothed
with full mower To receipt for any monies pad
~ him on these Objects. His agenry inciuaes
tho folIcui=g cities. viz:-PhlisdelPhia, hcw
York 6aliiInone and Boston.
+ Z. w. CARR, Snn Buildings North East
corner OF Third and Dock Streets, opposite Mcr-
chants Exchange. or 44O North Fourth street,
Philadelphia. is authorized to receive Advertise
vncnts and Subscriptions for the .'HERALD,"
and is clothed with full power TO receipt for oil
monies paid him on these objects.
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Public Sale.
a VALUABLE FARM


AND OTHER LANDS.
THE subscribers will offer at public
sale on the premises on Thursday he
2lst day Of October next, the following
real estate, late the property Of Samuel
Witt, deed. TO wIS-No. /. A Farm
(ihe mansion place. situated in South
ampton township. Somerset county, Pa.
about I Of a mile from the Somerset and
Cumberland turnpike road, and immedi-
ately north of Jacob koFns' Tavern,
containing about
Two Hundred acres,
about 10 acres clear, OF which IA are in
meadow, and about GO acres more can
be made; nearly all the land can be cul-
tivaied; II produces good crops of grain.
but is more particularly adapted to grass;
large quantity OF Ray can be made.
and sold on the premises at good prices.
On the premises are erected good
15co Story Log House,
cabin barn and other buildings. also an
excellent apple orchard and other fruit
trees thereon; number of excellent new
er failing springs on the land. the woods
pasture is excellent, and in short, by
good management can be made one Of
the most profitable farms for keeping
stock, in the county. This farm is
we'll calculated for business man, be-
ing situated just miles from WeIlers-
burg, 6 from Mt. Savage Iron works.
II from Cumberland. and good road to
either place. and therefore can have
ready market for all kinds of produce
and lumber. which he may desire 10 sell.
Persons wishing 10 purchase might find
1t to their advantage TO call and see thu
premises. as there are other advantages
not mentioned here.
Terms, one fourth in hand, and the
balance in 8 yearly payments. But it
will also be tried for one thousand dollars
in band, and three hundred year until
paid. conditions moro fully explained
on day Of sale. An indispu.abfe lille
will be given to the purchaser.
They will also al the same time and
place offer for sale the undivided halle Of
trac! No. 2, containing about 2S5 acres.
land, adjoining No. l. lands Of
Jacob korns. Jacob Ribcr. John Win.
(uow occupied by James Crosbey) VIII
liam May, Cox e. Witt; portion of
This tract is good land for cultivation, snd
contains valuable timber, such as pins,
oak, &C., and is an excellent situation
for tavern stand. the turnpike road pas.
sing nearly through the middle Of it,
Also. No. 3. the undivided half Of d
Doiher tract containing about 3l3 acres.
adjoining No /. lands OF Jacob korns.
Jacob Riber. the tract on which Ogle's
big ore bank is opened. Daniel I.epley
aud others. the turnpike also passes
through this tract near where a saw mill
s erected init. II contains coal aud |.
'on ore; part of il is good land for cuIli-
Eaiion. and some meadow ground. the
valance is timber land. The widows
bird will be sold in all the tracts.
CATHARiNE WITT. (widow,)
JOSIAH WITT,
ELIAS p. WITT,
Ind other heirs OF Samuel Wit, deed.
The undersigned. owner Of the half.
mentioned in tracts No. 9 and 3. viii az
he same time and place. offer bis half
or sale on reasonable terms. and if not
sold. will at any time agree ts just ane
reasonable Division OF the same.
JeHx NTT.
September Il, ls47
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Somerset COUNTY SIS.

Somerset County SS.
"a + an Orphans court held AT Somerset
"a in and for the county CT Somerset on
the S0lh day of August. A. d. l847, be-
fore the Honorable Judges thereof
In the matter Of the estate of George
Harizell, Esq, decd.
And nov TO wit August 3oth, l647.
Samuel w. Pearson, Esq. appointed Au-
di,or 10 ascertain the amount OF debts,
and whether il is necessary to sell The
real estate Of said deceased for the pay
ment Of debts, &c.
49,, Extract from the records Of
81: said court certified this 30,h
..SzS:hqS day OF August, A. d. l647.
SsSS w. H. PICKING,
'' Clerk.
NOTICE.
The subscriber will attend al his Office
in Somerset borough. on Tuesday the
9th day OF November next. at 10 o'clock
A. NJ. for the purpose Of executing the
above commission, of which all persons
interested are requested 20 take notice.
SAMUEL w. PEARSON.
Oct 5. l947. Auditor.
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EFFECTS OF THE LATE RAIN.
cause suspension Of transportation ft

4 II Il 4
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ITCO StOfu L0g HOuse.

cabin barn and other buildings. also an
excellent apple orchard and other fruit
trees thereon; a number of excellent new
er failing springs on the land. the woods
pasture is excellent, and in short, by
good management can be made one Of
the most profitable farms for keeping
stock, in the county. This farm is
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Two Hundred anrea.

abous 10 acres clear, Of which IA are in
meadow, and sbopt 60 acres more can
be made; nearly all the land can be cul-
tivaied; II produces good crops of grain.
but is more particularly adapted to grass;
a large quantity Of Ray can be made.
and sold on The premises at good prices.
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Fer Rent. next year.

The farm now occupied by Mr.. Thorn
as Prcttyman on Bohemia Manor; con-
tanning $50 Acres. There has been a.
bout 10000 bushels Of Stacked lime
spread on this farm by Mr.. Prettyman,
within the last three years. About 200
acres is now lined, and lime will be fur
nished to lime the balance of arabic
land. III No application need be made
by any one without written recommen-
dation. Address me in Baltimore, post
paid. G. W. OLDHAM.
I4Mr. P. will show the farm to any
person wishing to see 1t.
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JAMES j. DAVID,
Dental Surgeon.

knowing that many persons very justly
hesitate to trust their teeth to operations OF tin
Grant practitioners o!dentistry, would rcspect-
fully call the attention Of the public, TO the fact
that he has located permanently in ElktOu; where
he performs ali operations in mechanical and
surgical dentistry in the mos, s6IInl and scIen-
titic manner. Icath extracted without pain by
the assistance of Ether; when desired, provided
the concurrence Ola physician he previously OBJ
tanned. Mr.. ID. has a superior tooth paste Of his
own preparation, which is unsurpassed in the
most essential qualities for bcautltying the teeth,
and purifying the breath. Price one dollar per
box Office Main st. opposite the Fountain Inn.
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RaDVE1Es'S
First Premium Writing INK

This Ink has for long while become cstab-
Iishcd as .tMioAaL article, and the following
testimonials from Washington City, prove It's
merits to that distinction.
House Of e9resentativcs,
Washington City, February -, 1913.
state that | nave used the Ink during the
present session Of Congress, manufactured by
Joseph f. Hover, Esq, of Philadelphia, and |
have found it to be an article Of most excellent
quality.
JOHN WHITE, Speaker Ho. Rep.
PATENT Office, Washington, ID. c.,
February u, 1913
Sr-Your Black Wrling Ink has been used
in this Office since October last, and is entircl J
approved. am, respectfully,
j. w. Hand, Chief Clerk.
MIR. Joseph f. Hover, PhIad.
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[s this Invaluable treasure. which has done more
dnr;nr the mast six months in RELIEVING the above
Iisnnycs. than any other remedy in The world
,rh;s Is M humb,yr nor is anv detention oracti-
sod as the testimonials are left at the Office for
,I,o ins,oc,;on nj, all who NAV wisl, 10 see them
o. ir,JJpUr TJJo,Ie ,,.D prps0,-s
U ,y ai ~; an, ro,',nJ,, j., tl,ncit 81 Noy
u, "I.u 90" a., Sn,I ~ March sst ,,,L M
YIN "'",'I 'eu w. ,a, aS, ooaor,,rr,; :,
,i ,,, ~, ,,h ha,a n,,ar 40
u :. vi r t'G ,',a,,,aI,a% rn;sa an
~ s,o"| W ~ ,,,;"l, hara Noon trod
among tio nI'i -. a c,,','I "a
w y TTU IF UOST .gST0hySIIINT CIrPFs
a. lIiiI 10 p,i AZ ~ cri,r.;,,,, aod .a,no n,
va ,,i. $3.50, +I'a ctf;csc, nf this r,,oo.
}ooi u"' ~" ..,,a,,as Wv
"y i'i'{ Xv;I, CT, WIN, H., ros;d;,,,
AZ l93 Yves, l7lb street, was Glyen up by the
two nbvs,cinus who attended her, and left to die
Fvcrv duv was cypccled to be her last. Her
disease was pronounced consumptiye, and during
L,r sickness she raised very LARGE quantities OF
hInod Her couch was inccssant, her weakness
and cmocintion very great, After using the Olo
s,or;nn mr. All-Ucoiinq Balsam. short time
she was entirely relieved, and IS now attending,
20 her family duties about tlc house, where those
who doubt call and see her If they feel suill-
GENTLY interested.
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II Gard.

The subscribers beg leave to return their sin
ccre thanks for the very liberal encouragement
they have received from their friends since they
commenced business together, and take this
method of informing them that they have lust
received from the city, the handsomcst and best
assortment Of GOODS they have ever purchas-
ed, which, taken in connection with the fact
that they are now i0,"cr than Crer, induces them
to nope for a continuance oftho patronage ,hcv
nave heretofore received, to retain which they
will direct their unwcaried attention. They now
have on hand splendid assortment Of Lawns,
French and Bingham, from S 81 cts upward.
The best and cheapest lot of calicocs they have
ever had, together with Barores, de LANES, Al
pacas Ginghans &c. sc. Summer wear for
men and boys, with cloths, cassimcrcs and vest =
ngs, all OF which will he sold low Persons in
want ofthe above, or almost any article will find
it to then advantage to call before purchasing
elsewhere. SHIPPERS & CRAWFORD.
Cherry Hill, June III
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FOR SALE,
dis Acres Of land,

Situated two miles north of Elbton, on
the main road leading from Elllton to
Fair Hill This tract will be sold altogcth-
cr or divided as may best suit purchasers;
title free Of all cncumbranc"S. 1t will
divide conveniently into tracts of two or
one hundred acres, presenting on each,
elegant situations for building, with
SPRINGS Of rood and never falling water
in 90 yards Of each, 1t is all well Wa
tered with two streams, one running along
the East the other the West side. There
are on the tract , small tencmonts, ,
spring houses with other ont buildings,
There has been put on the land, 5000
Bushels Of Lime in the last ten years.
This land has advantages possessed by
few if any, in the county.
Situated ina remarkably healthy neigh
borhood. capable Of the highest degree of
mprovcment--In the midst Of a greatly
improving and manufacturing district
about midway between the Big and Lit
tie Elk rivers, each in a mile Of its bor-
dcrs, each now we'll studded with Facto-
ries of almost every description II in
in number, the most distant not
exceeding 6 miles, within two miles and
a half of water and Rail Road Depots
giving a free outlet to the markets of the
world. City gentlemen wishing coun-
trv place will find this pleasant and con
vcnicnt one; from Philadelphia or Balt-
more it could be visited for several hours
and return home the same day. Persons
wishing to purchase will do well to APP
ply soon as ] am determined to sell in
the course of this Summer or Fall. APP
ply to the subscriber in Elkton.
EDWARD WILSON,
July 81 lift
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Trustees Sale.

b. virtue Of a decree Of Olc Hin
Court of Chanccry Of MARYLAND, the sub
scri5cr as Trusted. will offer at Public
Sale al the harso OF Mrs. Lam m the
village of North Fast, ON THURSDAY
fine 1tL day OF October next. If ) O'Clock
p. NJ.
The LOT ri Ground situatol ON the
Main street of said VILLAGE, on Which
James y. Mercer. deed. resided at the
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nsECE.

The subscriber begs leave to inform his
friends and the public generally, that he
has been appointed Constable for the Sd
Election District ofGeclI county, and is
now prepared to do all the business that
may. be entrusted TO him. and hopes by
strict attention to business, 10 merit IA
share of public patronage
Persons wishing to place business in
my hard, can do so by leaving 'helr ac-
counts with the Magistrates in my absence
WM. BRADFORD.
july 81 1917
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STATIONS EXTERNAL REMEDY
CALLED
Hunts Liniment.

Ia now universally acknowledged to be the In.
ia!lihie Remedy for Rheumatism, Spinal Alice
tons, Cuntractons of the Muscles, Sore Throat
and Quinsy, Issues, Old Ulcers, Pains in the
Back and Chest, Aguc in the Breast and Fac,
Tooth Ache, Sprains, ruises, Salt Rheum
Burns, Group, Frosted, Feet, and all Nervou-
Diseases.
MIR Stanton, Sir,-Sceing your advertisements
af Hunts Limment, ] was induced to try itJ ei
tocts on my son, who had been crippled with :.
lame back from an infant; and il is With graz
tnde bear testimony to its wonderful health"
properties My child who is now five years ~
age, is now in fair way Of recovery.
Yours, sc.
DEMW0N C. MCPHERSON,
Post Office, Towucrs, Putnam Co.
I certify that am personally acquainted with
the above named child, and think the t4tEcr
would bc safe il saying that his son is almost
well. JAS. w. DYKMAN,
November s, 1915. Deputy Post Master.
My Dear Sr-I received your note of ycscr
day, asking my opinion in relation to Hunts
Liniment. prepared hy Mr.. George f. Stan
ten. Knowing its competition, and having fire.
suently Used it, can recommend it to you IL
safe External Remedy, and in my opinion, the
best Imminent now in use.
Very truly and respectfully yours,
Col Pierre Van Cortlandt. Croton Manor.
fully concur in the above opinion
w. n. BELCHER.
Yorktown January 18th, 1916.
Sir:-In reply to yopr letter, would say that
have used your External Remedy, called Hunts
Liniment, III my practice since you made me &C
quainted with its composition, and unhesitating
" say that believe il to be the best External
Remedy now in use for the complaints for which
you recommend it.
Yours respectfully,
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This is to Give Notice: That the

This is to Give Notice: That the
subscriber Of Cecil county hath Obtained
from The Orphans Court of said county.
letters of Administration on the personal
estate Of Mary Ann Armstrong late of said
county deceased.-AlI persons having
claims against the said deceased, are here
bv warned to exhibit the same with the
vouchers thereof, duly authenticated, on
or before the lSlh day of June 1918;
they may otherwise, by law, he excluded
from all benefit OF! said estate. All per-
sous indebted to said estate are rogue sled
to make immediate payment to the subs
scriber. Given under my hand this l4th
dav of August 1917.
JOHNSON BOULDEN, Adm'tor. c. Il. A.
Aug. lith '47-6w
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\ ENDILE.

The subscriber intends to sell at Pub
lie Sale, on WEDNESDAY the 29th day
OF September, inst, near Cowantown, the
following property to wit: l milk cow,
3 fine heiters, 4 hogs, l horse cart,
plough, harrow, cultivator, l cradle and
moving scythe, and about one hundred
bushels Potatoes, Corn, and numerous
other articles too tedious to cnumeratc,
Sale TO commence at , O'Clock. Terms
Cash. JOHN WECKERT.
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EtGYes =, ll0leS . i.

I'll, suhsrriDars wish to inform their friends
and the pubic general, that they have received
u general assorlmol.tof
Is sy0eE g. GGfs5 &Eayp@,
of latest improvem N, anI which they will
sell at ci'gnjres.
The public would do well to call and oxnmiae
their stock before purchasing elsewhere, as they
cannot fail to be pleased Ecmcmbcr the old
srand--in the "lioIIow" directly opposite the
Farmer S, Mechanics UolcI.
WELLS :, CLAG!DGE.
Ell y, Sept. II IL
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IIOycr's Adamanlinc Cement.

The following from Bickoell's Reporter will
best illustrate It's yauc: MIR. Hover manuiac-
lures '.aiemmtiHc Cemc!t for joining broken
china, glass &c, VIC hive tried the article and
found it to be excellent"
For sale, Wholesale and retail, at the manu-
factory, No. 81 North Third Street, opposite
Cherry street, Philadelphia, by
JOSEPH 4. HOVER, Manufacturer.
augst IS, N
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LIFE INSURAN CE WITH PROS
pECTIVE BONUS.

TuE GiRARp LIFE Insurance Annuity &
TEusr COMPANY or PuILADELpniA.
Capital $500, 00o--Chartcr Perpetual.
OFrlcE No, l59 Chesnut Street.
Continnc 20 make Insurance on Lives, grant
Annuitcs and Endowmcnts, and to accept Trusts
from individuals, Corporate Bodies, and Courts OF
Justice, and execute them agreeably TO the desire
of the Parties; and receive Deposits Of Money III
Trust ana on interest.
The Company add Bonus at stated periods
to the assurances for Life. The first Bonus was
appropriated in December 1874, amounting to 10
per cent. on the sum insured under the Oldest
policies, to Sd per ccht., l-2 per cent Nc; on
others in proportion to the time of standings
making an addition Of 500, Ss7 so, SO, &c. on
every 81 900 orig inally insured.
The operation Of the Bonus viii be seen by the
following examples from the Life Insurance Reg
lister fthe Company, thus'
Amt nf Pulicv and