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FUTHiSlc OR sSTuMA

The statement given this month will be read wi:h
deep interest by all who have endured the nexpresSa
,ble horrors OF sthma, Especially dies il omrnend
itself those who have believed that treatment M
relieve, but cannot cure. 80,
Holmes tp., Crawford o., Ohio, JuIy 1857.
/ Or. .TUBDs:-Sir-Since childhood have been affiict
ed with Pbthic or Asthma. My mother before m G.
suffered with the same disease. As grew older Il
became worse; the paroxlsms occurred of.ener, and
protasted and severe, especially so dur ng
The winter At all times, little more than
ordinary exertion caused violent oppre ssion in
breathing. -.
While the paroxisms lasted there was distressing
cough and constant agonizing struggle for breath,
being AT times apparently upon the verge Of sufloca
tion. Very little sleep could be obtained at such
ltimes and that little while sitting in my chair Two
years ago was induced by the statement OF lady
whom you cured ofAsthma, to max one more trial.
l. ! had little faith at that time, partly because had
go often been disappointed and partly because others
said could not getwe. The treatment was pursued
under circumstances most untayorabe, having the
care Of sick friends yet have been not only fully
believed of all symptoms of Asthma, but of ali otaer
affections occonranying, have no cough nov,
breathe freely, rest well and have good strength.
YOurslruly, susanna w. QUAINTANCT.
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[Advertisement.1

GTAmong the many preparations now in
uselor restoring, preserving, and beautiying
the hair, there are nons that We can recon
mend with more confidence than Porf. Woods
Hair R@storOtige, new in general use through.
out the United States. This preparation pos
sesses the most invigorating qualities, and
never fails in producing he most happy re-
suits when applied according to directions
We refer to the advertisement for lew of
the, fnnIlmerabe certificates which have been
sent by parties who have been benefited by
Il, and who ieel happy in giving teatimony to
its wonderful effec. produced ON thetn.F Gin.
cinnati San, Nov. lst, 1854.
Sold by all the Druggists. ,s,
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tADfEs DRESS GOODS.

ladies DRESS GOODS.
Black Silk, fe'r s,'.l 81 o0Sse''
Fancy Silk, striped and plain ii.
ChanycabEe Silk, very 'o"aH''fol'
Merinos, p'"'"-''' 'o'oF''
Merinos, plaid and figured
DeIaines, all wo0l-p'''" and hsnr'f'
Delaines, 'an'y-''ry handsome
CraveIIas, p''i" and striped
Coburgs, all e0loF' and prices
Debeges, striped and plain
Gingham, excellent fro" 's' Ss' cents
Prints, big pile from Ga1's' cents:
Eroche ShawIs, single and double.
Bay State do, cheap ,s.
Thibet and Stella do, beautiful.
Mantillas and MantiIIa CLOTH.
Caters, black and eOlOred'
Sboac calf, morocco and goat.
Hosiery, wool and cotton
Shirts, bone and corded
Aooopc brass and steel.
iloOOpS, $50 4,
Gloves, kid CLOTH cotton and wool
Gauntlets, cloth and KID
Collars. lace, eambric and busio'
Sleeves, swiss ard c"mOrie' ,..s, =. n.
Dress Trimmings, an endless ''F's'''
Wool Hoods and Comforts.
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HIRAM INSTITUTE The closing eyercs-
es OF the Hiram Eclrc ic Institute. for the
fall term, will be held at the Institution bull.
dings. at Hiram, Tuesday afternoon, October
3Oth. The teachers of that Institution tend
der cordial invitation TO the people OF Por-
tOge county and vicinity to be present on that
occasion.
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+ GTOur report of the proceedings Of the
Common Pleas court is crowded out. 1t will
appear next week. Our readers must bear
with US for week or two. We will be up
with the times again in few days.
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New GooDs s.--Prentss, Hopkins g. Co.
are now receiving large stock Of season.
able goods, to which we invite the attention
of our readers. Advertisement next week.
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:, nTThe Rovenna Glass Company will
please accept our thanks for favors. Their
factory is in full operation now. We hope
to be able to give a full and accurate de-
scription of the premises next week.
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MERCHANT TAILORING.

= The subscriber has just received his Fall
Goekot Black, Blue, Brown, French and English
Broadcloths of superior quality. Als0- Black ard
Fancy Cassmeres of the neatest and mos
patierns. Also, full assortment of Vesings OF alt
kinds; the most "reeherche" Velvet Vestings may he
found at my store, as also Silk and Satin The repa
tatioH Of my cutting department is fully established
being competent 10 suit both old end young.
October &, 1857 CHAS. GREBNFIELDER.
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MORE SUSPENSIONS 1! (!
Important Meeting cfhe People.

A I. the earnest solicitations Of my friends
II have suspended the further sale OF summe,
Cloth ng, and have hand the best assortment
Of Fall and Winter Clothing offered In the coun-
sary for the safety Of ALL ihzt they should keep cool
until each should secure wnter'supply.
A large and varied assortment Of oyeTeoats,A at
-NUxBEH PHGNIx BLOCK.
Best stock of Dress Goats in town. Velvet, plush,
ailk, saith md cloth Rests-al styles and prices.
/ Gentlemen's Furnishing Goods, comprising Shirts,
(pain and fancy, Collars, CraYats, Handk erehiefs
GIoveS, DC, &c. ALSO, Trunks and Satchels-ebeSp
at No. PHGNlX BLOCK.
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Sh0emakers Wanted.

z OR 4 good hands can find a good seat Of
- wofK on Kip, ,stoga, and Bat work. by applying
soon to the subscriber at his Boot and Shoe Store in
Ravenna. J. GlLLlS.
Ravenna, Sept. %. 1857. 7-3w*
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MISCELLANEOUS.

Carpets, '''''"' wool and hemp =, ~.
Oil Cloth, fro" one to two yards VIDE
Wall Paper and Curtains.
Ready.made Clothing. s., Il :,
Sbeetjno. from one to two and a hslfya'. wild
Skeeting, 1's''N'''
Flannel, red and white
Cotton Flannel. 90,
Daamask for Curtains, good
Curtains, SWISS null and plaid:
Cravats, black and fancy
Stocks, with springs -,
Bonnet Ribbons, very F''A'
Bonnets, 'A''" and m'n'"''
EdgihEgs, lac" and s""''''' !,
Siispetnders, "'"'' and '"y''' ''
Umbrellas, a'''-rat0 to loO'0'
Hickory Shirting,
Bags, ready made
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ONE PRICE. CASH AND READY PAY

ANE PRICE, CASH AND READY PAY
" sToRE.-Just opened, a beautiful lot of plain
and printed Lawns, plain and printed Jacconetts,
plain and plaid Beregcs, summer Poplins and Tls-
sues, plain coored and printed Brliants, ETC., etc.
Also, striped, plaid ard plain Dress Siksi of the
latest styles ofcolor and pattern; large lot OF choice
and printed Cashmere and black silk Shawls long
and square, plain and embroidered White Grape
SAawls. Plain and figured Challies-soms new pat
terms. Spring styles of De Laines al prices from TO
shllngs. Also, rich assortment of Dress Trim
mugs and Bonnet Ribbons, andin fact all the differ
eD GiAds of goods thai be found at any store in
this county. Intending to DO strictly Cash and
Ready Fay businesss we have marked our goods ac-
cording,y, and al lower figures thar We or any one
ese could do were obliged to give long credits
our stock Ladies' and gentlemen in want of any
Kind Of Dry Goods Groceries, will find they
save money BY calling at No. PhGnix Block:
. 81. -: = = H., COFFIN & PlNNEf.
*m%All kinds of farm produce taken in exchange
Tor goods at the highest market prices.
Rayenna. April 90, 1857
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I'HE subscribers again nave the pleasure
l. of proclaiming to tGe'Eooa people of Portage
'unty aud tho surrounding country, that they are
pw n recapt Of the largest eheabest and best stock
{ goods to Oe fouhd On the Western Reserve, con-
sting Of evely variety and style Of Dress Goods,
;eady Maao %lptbigg, Cloths, Cassimeres, Hats,
,'ups, Bonne.:, Furs, Gloves, Bonnet Trimmings,
IOsiery, Boots, Shoes. Wall Paper, ,Wihdow shades,
'ress Trimmings, aud Fringes of every description,
rice and gfade. large variety Of shawls, consist:
tng of Chenille, Broche, (single and donble,) bay
tate, aud all kiuds At reduced prices, Buffalo
aobes, Qucensware, Glassware. Hardware, Sole
Leather, Yankee Notions, Groceries, Ladies' Chelile
Scarfs, beautifurand cheap ~ u
TEA Notwithstanding the advance in
the price of Tea, shalt continue to sell rst-rate
article at fltyccnts per pound. =:
CALICO.-We have 1900 yards, the
best in the county ut e. cents per yard And futth-
srmore, we will state that the ab6ve iGe1tioned
seods have been purchasei principally witlrcash,
under the influence Of very stringent money.crsis
which fact enabres us to sell goods ut such prices as
will not fail 10 please all who Interested in buy
ing large pile of goods for small amount Of pay
Please do yourselves Justice By calling and exam
ming our goods before making your fall pure bases.
SrREAToR, DAILY g. CO.
Shalersvllle, Oct. 8, 1887
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Administrative Sale.

TN PURSUANCE of an Order of Sale
J. issued by tho Probate Courtof Portage oohnty and
state Of Ohio, and to directed, shall expose at
uublic'saleo on the premises, E: '&
on tie 7th dag of November, A. ID. 1857,
betweep n the hours Of 10 O'Clock A. NJ and A O'Clock
p. NIL ofsad day, The following dcacrbed real estate:
Situate in nship of Nelson, county of Portage,
and state OF Ohio known as being part of Lot No.
six ID h6 vflageof and being the South
East corner said lot, 1864 feet High street and
an feet On Main street, and running back by lines par
alel with the above mentioned High aud Main streets
To be sold subject to the dover Interest and home.
stead exemption OF Levana Hunttherein
AppTais> at $50 90 LEVANA HUNT,
Adm'x. of John T. Hunt deed.
Sept. al 1857. 7-4w
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School Exam;ners' NOtice.

THERE will be public examination Of
Teachers in the High School. in Ravenna, on Satur-
day, September 10th, at O'Clock A. M; aso onthe
10th, l7h and 3st of October apd the l4h and 2sh
Of November. &C. HART, Scc'y.
RaVenna, Sentcmher 10, iS57-I2w
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..t5-After a gloomy day in money matters
de Boston Pest announced next day that .
man man had "smiled on change the day before
ma eacsped without personal injury
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List OF Premiums

AsOarded al the TiOellh Annual Fair of ths
Portage County Agricultural Society, held
at the Fair Grounds in RaUsnn6, On the
2sth, 29h and 30h Of September, 1857.
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= MT'AlIiNiNER T'lIii of DISTRIBUTION.


The tickets filed out to correspond with the above
list will be placed separate sealed envelopes ana
the whole played In box for the purposes ana IRON
which the customer will be entitled to draw one, ~
random for each picture purchased as aoove ana US
goods specified viii be furnished at the ususi Iesn
ptices And that every shall have an equal caancs
the uumber of tickets will always be kept the eame;
as soon as one Is drawn another Of the same amount
will be put In its place. ..,os,.s a,
fine, doubls gilt cases, with silk velveG lining ano
stamped mats. and warranted fully equal 70 eveIy
respect to any that can be obtained, Ior tne sahs
MICA in auy room in Northern Ohio. s
In addition to the above scheme, we snail eohmsse M e
10 nut up ikencsses for those who WISH them TOT %
Now we would say to each and every onewbo wants
eood likeness, come along. Where can you DO as
we' You get your as eneaR -
And NAV receive several times the amount paid-Das
4 word to the wise Is sufficient. 80.
Remember our Rooms are over Battd's JeWeiIy
STORE Alenss Block, south side Of Main ss hav
August 81, 1851 L.st. .9 ! - 80 = = -
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A Lady"

pRICES COMING DOWN Just re-
L ceved a ane assortment of 3 DOTS SHoEs, I'll
No. quality, and at lower prices than be had a,
anysother establishment in Portage county. If any
body doubts II, just come and "try them on"
Sept. 10, '5I PRENTISS, HOPKINS q co.
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GA7.SOceriea
} New store and New Goods.

Z subscribers have the pleasure Of In
forming the citizens Of Portage county, that they
ave received ana are row opening, large and we'll
selected stock OF STAPIEAND FANCY DRY GOODS,
Groceries, Ladies' and Childrens Shoes, &C., &C.,
which will be oefed AT prices that cauot fail to
vince the most sk optical that our "Cash and Ready
Pay Store IS the place to buy all any of the above
mentioned goods, ut very low figures
COFFIN & PINNEY,
April 90, 1871 No. Phoenix Block.
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DRIED APPLES.--250,O 900 pounds Of
~ Dried Apples wanted, for which the highest
market price will be paid In goods
Oct. 8, 1857 STREAToR, DAILY & CO.
RUTTER!-20,000 pounds of Butter want
ID ed, for which the highest mar ket price will be
paid BY " STREAT0R, DAILY d co.
shalersville, September 10. 1857
OIRD CAGES-A nice and cheap article
ID h .3s- HATcH's Drug Store.
DINGHAM'S CORDIAL. an excellent
ID remedy for simmer complaints, for sale At
Aufust 8, 1851 eWIFTtSt
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FAD PIPE, Bar Tin, Babbet Metal,
IL Sheet Zinc, Sheet Lead, spelter, Crow-bars,
Brass Kettles, Nuts and Wagon Boxes. Hemp and
Rubber Packing, Manila Eope. etc., etc., az
Il. T. RICHARDSON'S.
August "a, 1857 No. 8 Phoenix Block.
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BOSTWICK & BEATTY'S
FALL g. WINTER ADVER'MENT.

THE following goods can be purchased
for CASH at extremely low rates. You
that have cash to pay for goods this fall ant
winter, don't forget to give US call, for The
goods were not bought to lie on the shelve,
THEY MUST BE SOLD.
- g. = So ~ - s..
Gentlemen will please take notice Of th'
following list, which embraces
GENT'LEMEN'S WEAR.
Cloths black, brown and blue.
Cassimeres, black and fancy
Satinetts, black mixed and blue.
Kentucky Jeans! all prices
Fulled Cloths, excellent for pants
Overcoat Cloth, various kinds
Satin Vestings, from 50 o9S'0oii
Silk Velvet do from 50 0'S7 O'.
Fancy Silk do, fro" 50 '0~' co.
Cheap Vesting, fro" '''S'l '''
Hosiery for gentlemen.
''ooiNi l'@;'r,...
Gloves, silk buck and wOOl'
Hats wool and fur.
(.
Shirtings, plain and fancy
Boots. coarse end fine.
Shoes mems and boys''
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@IS. REPAIRING.-I have the best
We Watchmakers in the State. All WORK
entrusted to my care shall be- dene In tn best man:
nes Retsons leaving dne and, costly watche: need
low as any shop where Gae work is done.
Nav 81, 1857 X. A BAIRD.
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W "
New GOOdS-NcW Goods.
GIVE 'EM GOSS.
~
Fall Stock of New Goods.
GIVE 'EM GOSS.

WE are now ID receipt Of a fall and com
NV plete stock'nf,gnods unfqualled in style and
uuaiityin thG country, a'lt of which are soFd below
our competitors. Dress Gnods consist cf
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E0O FRUIT JARS just received and fot
JUU sale cheap, By sTREAToR DAILY 4 %.
HhaisrsviiIe, september 10, ltN
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New Millinery.

MI ISSES IFONARD & KNAPP respect
III fully annbunce to the Ladies of Ravenna and
vicinity, that they have just opened an entire
stock of Millinery Goods, snch as BOnnets, Ribbons.
Fowss, ETC., and prepared to do all kinds of work
In thei line in the latest and most fashionable man
ner. Rooms over the High School, on Chestnut st.,
nearly opposite the Court House. II ? Bleaching dcne
TO order. tSeptember II ls57-lm
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NEW GOODS
FOR THE
FALL TRADE 2
FIRST Arrival OF THE SEASON.

COFFIN & PlNNEY are again on hand
" with large aud we'll selected stock Of Fancy aRd
staple Dry Gouds, sqftable for the Fan and Winter
trade, consisting In part OF French Merinoes. plain
ourgsand Para nettas, oct MeThoes, plain and hg'd
De Laines from shilling ppTards, Valencia Plaids,
en- press Good. too f NJ s,,s,' ,s,s ~
Also, splendid assortment Of pld figured and atEl-
ped Fancy Dress silks; Black Silks from shilllngs
stock of shaw ever brought 30 this county, embrae-
lug almost every Kind and style now in vogue in the
fashionable world and any lady in want Of hand
we'll TO look through our stock before else
where, we intend 20 put Cooks At such prices
will make il evident almost every one that the
place 70 buy good Goods al low prices Is at the
.. CASH AND READY PAY STORE,
No. Phoenix Block.
ICTNew Goods received almost every day by R. r.
Spn4enler n =
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GROCERIES.
Sugars, all M kinds d and prices
Teas from s7i975 cents.
Spices, 'fa'' kinds and Qualities
Tobacco, plug nn' cut and smoking. :.
Rice and .Saleratus, very s''d'
Grocery: in sets or BY the piece
Cutlery, table and pocket = =,
Glassware, large and splendid assortment
Lamps, Oil and Fluid, cheap for cash.
Carpet Chain, white and '0''f'''
Batting, good and bad
Wadding.. white ;. and /, so'ots'' Or, ).
Rnttons horn, tin, bras, and lasting.
Combs, ivory and dressing.
Pins, Needles, Hooks and Eyes.
EIastics, large and small
Tapes, Bobbins and Braids.
Remnants, Brooms, &c, &c.
BosTw1cK & BEATTY will sell the ADORE
goods for cash as cheap as they can 'bt
bought in New York or Philadelphia. TrJ
it and see. ~ g,.S,seg.lt
a O.TAll Pennsylvania bank moneystakeE
at par for goods--except those banks thai
have actually failed.
Ravannai 0Nfohar a. fNk7
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NEW GOODS.-At the new

l store of G. PIxNEY, consisting of challies
bereges berege de aiDes cha de laines lawns, jac-
onets printed n,usins, tissues, Eugene cloths, pop.
muslins plain, coIored and printed briiants, and
variety OF other kinds of Summer Dress Goods too
numerous to mention. ladies In want Of any of the
above kinds of Dress Goods, will do we'll to hook In
at No. Phoenix Block before purchasing elsewhere.
Rayenna, May ID, 1857 80.
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DONNET RIBBONS and Dress Trim
ID mings opening at the new storeiof CoIFIN q
PIENEy, and selling of fast at very low prices
Ladies in want of either OF those kinds Of Goods, Will
End 1t to their interest to call and look at ours.
May II, 1857 (, Y No. PHOENIX BLOCK.
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~ GROCERIES!--Ago good stock of Groce-
" ries, such as Tea Coffee, white and brown Sugar,
Molasses Soap, Starchf Saeratus, ete., ete, which
we are selling at very small profits, be found al
the ''Caah and Ready Pay Storen Of -
'.' COFFIN & PlNNEY,
Epril23, 1857 No. Phoenix Block.
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I AIDES SHOES.--Just opening, new
IL and splendid stock of Ladies' Shoes and CATERS,
of ell the vaous styles. Also, choice assortment
OF sses' and Chidren's Shoes, which we offer at
prices lower than eN err at the "Cash and Ready Pay
btote'' of COFFIN u PINNEY.
April go, 1857 No. Phoenix Block.
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SUMMER STUFFS for gentlemen's wear
O in variety offorms, ST ch as cashmare, erminet,
Kentucky jeans cot tonades linen drills. brown linen,
plaid and figured Marseiles, aneassortment of Mar
seilles vestlngs. blafk and drab Farmers satin for
coats pants and Ysts anda variety OF ether kinds OF
goods suitable for the season too numerous to nen-
lion, at the new store of COFFIN PINNEY,
Nav Ia 1857 No. Phoenix Block.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-08-20
Map of Mifiin County, Pa.

L'ROM the County Records and Actual Meas
Il urements by Original Surveys throughout
the county. By G. NJ HoPKiNs, an experience
ed Surveyor, and author of Map of Adams Co.
The subscriber is preparing to publish short
iy, by subscription, new and complete COUN-
TY MAP. The Surveys are undertaken by ex-
perienced Surveyors. ALI the Public Roads,
and the locations Of the Mills, TaverEs, Places
for Worship, Post Offices. School Houses, Coun-
try Stores, Smith Shops Wheelwrights, &c
are to be marked. The Names of the Property
Holders generally, Carefully including all those
in the country who subscribe in adrance te the
Map,) arc also to be inserted upon their places,
~ the Style of the Map of Adams county, Pa.
To be illustrated with vignettes of views in the
county. Maps of the Principal Villages on a
large scale will be inserted in the margin.
The plan viii be plotted TO a suitable scale.
SO as TO make large and ornamentslmap. To
be engraved and delivered to Subscribers hand
someIy colored and mounted for Five Dollars
per copy. Address,
M. S. CONVERSE, Publisher,
Nos. SIT, $40 & 52l Minor street, Phia.
August 6, 1857.
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FRJGHTFUL SUICIDE.

l.
anna Homoa hro,gs herself before a
Locomoave and is Killed.
frightful suicide was committed be-
r. and o'clock this morning, ON the
nantown Railroad, above its junction
Broad street. The train which left
stnut Hill at fifteen minutes past seven
bck, was passing along near the spot de-
bed, when female, apparently about
teen years of age, was observed walk
&upon the track towards the city, a
Il distance ahead of the train. The en-
Her blew his whistle, but the girl in
"a of getting out of the road, kept on
way, merely turning around and look
at the approaching train. When too
to stop the train, and when the engine
within a short distance of her, she COW
b her eyes with her hands and threw
Self across the rail The train came
on, passing over her body, tear
every shred of clothing from it and
bring the trunk almost in two. The
b part of her head was also torn off
h train was stopped as soon as possible
/ the remains of the deceased were gath
Il together by the road side. The girl
been rather meanly clad, but her
bds were soft and delicate as though
hsed to toll. Those who saw the body
|eribe her as very beautiful. She had
ek hair and long dark eye-lashes. The
was unknown it is said that she was
i about the spot where she destroyed
kelf, for sometime before the event, and
Reared to be on the lookout fora passing
m - =Phll.,t2eiaahtn BuYetiN. 1Skh.
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4 Dog and Snake ,Stoqy.-Near Man
chester, n. H., George Z. Berry, boy
thirteen years old, while out berrying on
Monday, was attacked by a " six foot snake,
Rpf dark hue and red stripe around his
Fneck," which wound twice around the boy 5
body, fastening both his arms in his coils
Eihe lads dog, seeing his masters life in
danger, rushed to his aid, biting and tear
Png strip off the snakes back. The boy
lgot relieved from the deadly grasp and took
fto his heels, but the snake coiled around
Hthe dog, and would have crushed him if hc
Pad not fought like tiger.