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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-01-14
Richmond Advertisements.

NOTICE is hereby given, that the CO.
IN partnership heretofore existing between the
undersigned, under the firm and style of PEERS
g. HENNING is this day dissolved by mutual con-
sent; and all debts due to said co-partnership
and all debts due by said co-partnership, are to
be paid to and settled by said William j. Hen
ming. J. M. PEERS.
jan TT w. J. HENNING.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-01-14

GROCERIES AND CROCKERY.
all of which offered at the lowest Cash Prices
and I invite purchasers to call and examine my
Goods before purchasing elsewhere.
Oct1-tf M J. ACKERMAN
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MATHEW BLAIR, CHAs. S. MCKINNEY
late NJ Blair s. Co. of Appomattox co.
I'd LAIR & MCKINNEY,
General Commission Merchants,
18th ST., Second Door South of Cary,
RICHMOND, VA,
for the sale of Cotton, Flour, Grain, Leaf and
Manufactured Tobacco, and all other
Country Produce.
Orders for the purchase of Merchandise execu-
ted promptly. noy26-6m
g Nj. WILLIAMSON,
3. formerly A. Y. Stokes & Coz
Wholesale Grocer d Commission
Merchant,
Nos. 1916 and 1918 Cary Street.
between 18th and Virginia Streets,
RICHMOND, VA.
Will give strict attention to the sale of Country
prices and prompt returns.
Refers by Permission to
Planters National Bank Of Va; A. T. Harvey,
ESQ, President National Bank of Va; Messrs.
Harveys s. Williams; Messrs A. Y. Stokes &
Co.. Messrs. r. Il. Maury 6 Co., Bankers; Har-
rison, Goddin & Apperson, Real Estate Auction
GERS
Represented by JAMES A. HARDEN.
STAUNTON, VA.
Liberal Cash advances made, and Grain Bags
furnished at STAUNTON. octl5-1y
pECHMOND WHOLESALE TRADE
10 Fall 1852.
FANCY GOODS, NOTIONS, HOSIERY,
GLOVES, sc, &c.
This Season we offer the Trade the largest and
most varied stock of goods we have had at any
time heretofore. 1t embraces goods Of which the
GLOWING constitute part, viz:
Handkerchiefs, Hoopsl1rts. and Corsets,
Ladies and Gents Cotton and Wool Hosiery,
Kid. Buck Wool, Berlin and Isle Gloves,
Ladies' and Gents Cotton and Wool Shirts and
Drawers,
Gents Silk and Wool Ties and Cravats.
Linen and Gents Paper Collars and Cuffs,
Wooden Hoods Sontags and Nubias,
Ribbons Belts, and Hair Nets,
Braids, Tapes, Edgngs and Fullings,
Spool Cotton, Skirt Braid, and Thread,
Combs, Buttons, Pms and Needles,
Umbrellas, Pipes, Brushes, Wallets, Mirrors
Gum Caps, Fancy Soaps, Perfumery &c
A full catalogue Of articles will be sent to mer-
chants who desire it, and orders filed satsfacto-
rily. VALENTINE 81 FRANKLIN,
Importers and Wholesale Dealers in
FANCY GOODS.
NOTIONS, HOSIERY, GLOVES, Sc,
1908 Main street, Richmond Va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-01-14

LEATHER HOUSE.
MAYNARD, ELY & ROSE,
NO. 46 AND As S. CALVERT ST.,
Tanners and Curriers',
Wholesale and Retail Dealers IN
Hemlock and Oak Sole Leather,
French and American Calf Skins,
Findings generally, and all goods used by
Boot and Shoe Manufacturers
BOOT SHOE AND CATER UPPERS.
Mg- Highest prices paid for Hides and Skins.
Advances made on consignments of Leather
nov 12-3m
NJ WARNER HEwEs. HENRY W. WARNER.
HEsVEs & WARNER,
General Commission Merchants,
For the sale of
COTTON, GRAIN, COUNTRY PRODUCE,
and Agents for
HOW'S NEW JERSEY NURSERY,
Is COMMERCE STREET,
BALTIMORE
REFERENCES:
National Mechanics Bank,
WoRTHINGToN s. LEWIS, Publishers Ameri-
can Farmer
oct 29-5m
MARYLAND DEPOSITORY
Methodist Episcopal Church South,
1872 w. BALTIMORE STREET,
BALTIMORE.
SELBY & DULANY,
Publishers, Booksellers s. Stationers.
Having enlarged our House and Business, we
are now prepared to meet the wants of the
TRADE GENERALLY,
Keeping constantly on hand.
A large and complete supply Of Church, School
and Blank Books,
PAPERS OF ALL KINDS AND SIZES.
and general assortment Of
merry,
to which we invite the attention Of
COUNTRY MERCHANTS & EDITORS.
&aa- A fine stock of Sunday School Libraries
on hand.
Va All the Publications of the Nashvil
House at same prices.
SELBY & DULANY.
july23-6m
ENRENCH BURR MELLSTONES.
IL The subscribers continue to receive BURR
BLOCKS, from the quarr1es of Bots de Ia Barre
and other celebrated quarries of France and are
prepared to make to order and keep constantly
on hand a large assortment of BURR MILL
STON Els of the best quality, at No. 49, North
Street. corner of Centre.
Also, Cologne, Cocalco and Esopus Mill-Stones
and Burr Blocks.
Anchor BoItIng Cloth, Smut Machines
Proof Stats. Leather and Gum Betting, Screen
Wire Mill Picks, Patent Brushes, Calcine Plas-
ter and Mill Irons
B. F. STARR & CO.,
opposite n G. r. r. Station,
feb l9-lyr Baltimore, Md
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ftentfOn, Ladies.-Philadelphi made
IA Shoes, besides nice assortment of North
ern Boots and Shoes which we are offering very
cheap. We purchased beautiful lot of Misses
known to everybody and cannot be surpassed in
strength and quality by any home manufacturer.
Give them trial. you will not regret it.
nOVl2-tf O. HTRSH g.
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fff HirSh &c Loeb. =
~ KEAT RUSH AT Hirsh II Loeb's
VI Variety StOre!!
COME AND SERl!
BRING ALONG THE CHILDRENlI
DISPLAY WORTH LOOKING Attn

COME AND SEE!l
BRING ALONG THE CHILDRRNlI
DISPLAY WORTH LOOKING Attn
TAe Peoples Cheap Store!!
we have just received and have now on exhi-
bition the largest and most attractive stock of
Goods ever brought to this market, which we will
sell cheaper than they can bought anywhere else
in this section of the country If you don't be-
lievc IT come and see for yourself and be con-
vinced. We will give you proof strong as holy
writ" Our stock embraces more than the usual
variety, as we have all the new styles, many of
which are very handsome and ingenious
II is useless for US to attempt to enumerate our
articles, as We would not know where to begin OF
sfd suffice Ito say that stock consists in part
Of JEWELKY Of all kinds, CUTLERY Of all
kinds Hats. Boots, Shoes Shswls, Hoods, Hand.
zsfehisfs Socks, Shirts, Drawers Collars, Gloves,
asesfiess buttons of all kinds, thread, needles,
pins hooks and eyos, ''WATERFALLSp UNI
bfellass pafasols, trimming of all kinds, shades
and eoiors, drums, fddles, flies, flutes, harps,
whistles and TOYS Of all sizes shapes and kinds,
IN fact, our stock embraces everything used for
Conafort Courenience or amusement
GIVE US a call, look around, examine and buy
q. HIRSH & CO.,
oct lD--f Main ctraat
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Hotels.
A MEXICAN HOTEL,
n Immediately at the Va Central Railroad,
STAUNTON, VIRGINIA.
McCHESNEY & NADENBOUSCH, Prop'rs
r. M. LlPSCOMB, Manager.
WILLIAM WHOOLEY, Superintendent

of this well known and popular hotel, so long and
favorably known to the travelling public promise
in the future to retain the reputation the Ameri-
can has borne as a
FIRST CLASS HOTEL.
Its locality, Immediately at the Railroad Depot
renders it a convenient stopping place for per-
sons on business or in search of health
Bar and Barber Shop in the House.
All the Offices of the Telegraph and Stage
lines running to this town are adjoining this
House.
A first class Livery Stable under O'Toole s.
Donovan, is connected with this house.
MCCHESNEY s. co.
N. B. Citizens of the County will be furnish
ed dinner at so cents and horses fed by Messrs.
Donovan & OToole at 20 cents.
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MOODS, FAY & REED

Commission Merchants,
16 Fifteenth street
RICHMOND.
Consignments of produce solicited to the Rich
mond market
Large stock of every variety of Grain Bags for
sale or to rent. u
We are represented in Staunton by Mr.. G. A.
Richardson, opposite First National Bank
aug 20-6m
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Tsyhe Odessa Patent Hoop skirts

Il One of the greatest improvements in that
line, as it can be altered into any shape instantly
is receiving the most fattering encomiums of all
received new supply of the same, besides large
lot of cheaper Hoop Skirts-the cheapest in mar
ket. G. HIRSH & co
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-01-14

A Suitable Present for everybody is a
IA nice Photograph Album of which we have
received beautiful assortment, which we sell
cheaper now than ever. If you wish one that
wont break at all, call for the patent Hinge AL
bun,'' for sale by G.. HIRSH & co
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-01-14

nLEASANTS & ROSS,
WHOLESALE GROCERS,
Produce and General Commission Merchants,
1896 Main Street. Richmond, Va.
VIM nj. CALDWELL, late Hughes Caldwell &
Co., having made business arrangements with the
above house will be glad to receive consignments
of all kinds of Country Produce from his friends.
Quick sales and prompt returns made.
,r1O
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J. NJ. STEVENS. J. w. PEGRAM.
GTEVENS sG PEGRAM.

J. NJ STEVENS j. W. PEGRAM.
GTEVENS 81 PEGRAM,
GROCERS s. COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
Gil and 613 Broad Street,
Richmond, Virginia.
Having greatly enlarged their Ware Room by
the addition of GLIB have ncreasd facilities for do
ing business, and will make liberal advances on
shipments. aug13-tf
WEHsHGER q CO.,
w 1913 Main street RICHMOND Va
Clothing at Wholesale.
Our stock is selected with great care, IN refer
ence to the Virginia and N. Carolina Trade.
We Wholesale Erctmsioely and will offer as
great inducements to Merchants as will be offer
ed in any Northern Market
4 Call from Merchants IS solicited
may21-1y WEISIGER & co.
GOAL! COAf4!! ALI!
ANTHRACITE COAL of best quality,
for Foundry, Factory, and Family use.
SMITHS COAL.
rs AW orders promptly attended to ~
S. Il. HALVES,
Successor to Samuel P Halves & Son.
Richmond Virginia.
sep10-6mos
VOHN HI. GRESHAM.
81 Successor to Gresham, Crump & Co.,
Wholesale Grocer
PRODUCE COMMISSION MERCHANT,
No 1912 Main Street,
RICHMOND, VA,
Special attention given to consgnments of Flour,
Grain and Country Produce generally. Prompt
returns in every instance Orders solicited for all
kind of groceries.
aug20-ly
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1868-08-29

torn in highly indecorous manner. Police.
mqn came up; Clutch Heindricksr was arrested,
but Che wallet and the $4,000 in Government
bonds we're nowhere 10 be found. Charles
Reade's "Ve-y Hard Cash. or Wilkie Collins
'hooDstone," never more mysteriou:ly van
shed, and since nothing can be proved against
Dutch Hendricks" :" except that he rushed in at
one door of Mr.. Rushou's store and out at the
other, presume Clutch Hendricks" will be set
free.
1t is rumored here that DR.. 7. s. Booth, the
Oldest brother of Edwin Booth, is 10 reappear
upon the stage this fall, after an absence OF
twenty years. Some OF DR.. Booths Philadelphia
friends ought to know whether there s any
ruth in this report.
Did 1 mention to you the pedestrian Gould
iugs intention TO out. walk all other pedestrians,
past, present, or to come? The performance he
has prescribed for himself Is the walking of FIVE
hundred miles in five hundred consecutive
quarter-hours, or one mile every quarter of an
hour until the whole five hundred are COM
pleted. The tine required is about FIVE days
and a quarter, and if John comes out all
right l shall be sorry for bis own sake.
Somebody says that nothing is so unfor
tunate for a man as to get well out of q
scrape. presume that the som ebody thought
it hardened him, and made him reckless for the
future. Just so with John. His 1OOOm walk
sodled his brains, according to his own confes-
sop and now he is adding them over again by
o feat whose magnitude the average pedestrian
can form no conception of. The next achieve
ment, of course, will be 1000 miles in 1000 con-
secutive ten minutes. But one would think that
my pen was pedestrian at the rate at which it
is'going, so that am glad I have reached the
goal, where may sign myself
ALI BABA
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DIED..

BRoWN-on the 25Ih instant MARY ", wife of
Charles A. Brown.
funeral from the residence OF her husband, No. 3l2
Marshall street. on Sunday, the 3OEn Instant at
HATH WAY.-on the afternoon of the 25th In
stant y kA Ii wiie OF Dr. Isaac J. HaIhaway, and
daughter OF the late David and Jane Cox In Inc 4a1
The relatives and friends of the family, also Ra-
Penn u uncil Nc. 49, D. A. are respectfully vited
10 attend funeral. from the residence OF er hus
sunday the Svth Instant az O'clock Ssrvices at the
LIVJNGSTON-On the 25th Instant GEORGE M,
only Of Henry W. and Julia J. Livingston, aged
The relatives and friends OF the family are respect
fully invited TO atend he funeral from the residence
noon at o'clock. Interment at Mount Morlah.
LUX ENs-Suddenly, on the 2Sth instant ALLAN
LukENs, In the 4ith year OF mis- age $1,000.
The relatives and friends OF the family are respect
fully nyited 70 attend the funeral from his late resi-.
oepce, NO. 4i5s MAIN street ManSyunk' on SUNDAY
proceed to RoxborOugh.
MCNALLY.-on the 9th instant, BRIDGET, the
belov ed wife II Henry McNaly aged 80 years.
The relatives friends OF tue family respect
fully ipvned TO attend he funeral from the residence
morning, he lst OF september a. SO O'CLOCK.
MERYWEATHER.-un the 27th instant, JOHN
Iher, a. eo II months auu days,
Funeral from residence of his parents clrner OF
Fifth and Pine streets, Camden, n. j. on Monday,
August 81. at 4O'clock p M.
WARNER.-At Icarsdale, NJ Y, on the 9Th Instant
WILLIAM s. WARNER. in the 45h year of mis- age.
HIS male friends ana relatives are respectfully IN
vteo 70 attend his funeral from the residence OF his
ishe,n law E. MOore 70 10 sis Pine street. ON
York papers please copyO
wIsHART. Suddenly. on the 26th instant, DR.. L. Q
The relatives and friends are respectfully invited
to attend the funeral. from his late residence, No.
Monday morning al 10 o'clock. TO proceed to Odd
Fellows Cemetery.
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FL Eth EDITION
FROM THE CAPITAL.
The Difficulty Between Secretary
McCullOch end Mr.. Rollins
Senator Wilson'S Re.
cent Speech.
Etc, Etc., Etc, ETC., Etc, Etc.
FROM WASHINGTON.

CommissiOner Rollins to be Suspended.
Spectdt Despatch 10 The BVenin0 Telegraph.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29.-Tnere Is a rumor to-
day that Mr.. Rollins is TO be suspended at ouce.
Secretary McCuloch had long interview with
the President to-day, understood TO relate to
Mr. Rollins What the result of it was is not
known, but the rumor probably originated from
this circumstance.
senator Morgan
has authorized the Secretary of the Union Re.
publican Congressional Committee to issue
large pamphlet edition of Senator Wilson's
recent speech at Bangor, Me-, in reply to PEN
dleton. for campaign purposes. 1t is regarded
here as The most complete and effective speech
delivered thus far in the campaigu.
Revenue Matters.
1t may be of interest to officials under the
new internal revenue law to know that Commis-
sioner Rollins has officially approved of the
books prepared for their use under the said law,
by Phi lps &c Solomon, of this city, as being in
precise accordance with the prescribed forms of
the act
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CT Y TIE M S.
ALI BABA.

BARGAINS offered in Summer Clothing and In
Summer Goods made to order, % close out stock.
Assortment still good, but being rapidly closed out
All prices guaranteed lower than the lowest else
where. and ul satisfaction guaranteed to every pur
chaser. or the sale cancelled and money refunded.
HdlftUdy bet,Ueen BENNETT u Co,
FJth and TVwEE HALL,
SiTth streets J SIS aARKEr ST..
PHILADELPHIA,
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JEwELRY.-Mr William w, Cassidy No. II South
Second street. has the largest and most attractive
assortment OF fine jewery and sverware In the city.
Purchasers rely upon obtaining real pure arti-
Gle furnished At q price which cannot be equalled.
He also has large stock OF American watches in all
varieties and at all prices. visit to his store sure
to result In pleasure and prodL
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PRINCE ALBERT's TAILOR. - Poole admits that
Charles Stokes & Co., No S2I Chesnut street, Phila
delphia, are the best tailors In this country,
See "Galignanis Messenger" and Cosmopolitan" /"
iasu ed November 23 1866,
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UTUMNAL TTIRE
FOR
GFNTL EMEN AND JUVENILES.
WANALAKER G. BR0WN.
MARRIED.

FINCH-BAILEY.-on the 18th Of August, 1883. by
Rev. Burton Kollock Mr.. CHARLES z, FINCH
TO Miss EMILY j. BAILEY, of Philadelphia.
SiXTON-WILLARD-Au AUGUST 10, by Rev. VIII
liam Ca heart, Mr.. JEREMIAH SAXrON to Miss
EMMA E. WILLARD, both of this city.
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DRINK the famous Arctic Soda Water and read THE
EVENING TLLEeRAPH' at Hiilman's News Stand, at
Norlh PennsylyanIa Depot
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FINE CUBT On. MADE BOoTs AND SHOES for Gen.
tiemeE. Bartlett, No, 80 South Sixth street, above
CheanUL
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BILIOUS DISORDERS, LIVER COMPLAINT Cos TIVE
MISS, DYsPEPsIA. ETC. are speedily removed by DR..
d. Jayne's sRDative Pills. The test of thirty years
use has proved them superior to all other remedies
for the cure OF the various diseases for which they
are recommended. In their action they mild and
certain, and may be taken at any time without risk
from exposure. Sold by all Druggists. s29smw3t
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PEREMPToRY AND IMPORTANT SALE OF FRENCH,
BRITISH, AND SAxoNY DRESS GOODS, BoMBAzINEs,
VEIL BARKGEs. ETC The particular attention OF the
trade invited the large attractive sale OF
European Dress Goods, embracing special offer
ing of the fabrics OF Messrs. L. Maiard & Co., also
saxopy Atwood Plaids, British Goods, etc., to be
perem ptorily sold by catalogue, on four months
credit, on Monday morning, August 81, by Bunting
Durborow Co., Auconeers, Nos. 2S2 and 2Si Market
street.
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FANCY DECORATED CHAMBER WARE at Kerr's
China all, No. 1915 Chesnut street. over different
patterns OF all the newest shapes and decorations
from which to choose
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THERE ARE SOME THINGS which people never tire
Of and 1t would certainly seem that people
tired of buying the delicious, fine CONNECTIONS manu-
fsctured and sold by Messrs e. g. Whitman d Co..
at No. 3lS Chestnut street. This firm besides being
very extensively patronized by Citizens is daily
receiving orders from all parts of the country. and
no wonder. for their CONNECTIONS made from the
purest and best materials. They are put up In nsat
boxes for carrying, Or If ordered sent to any
mart of the city without charge
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WHITE FRENCH CHINA DINNER PLATEs.-Just
received, per ship Fdelia, 500 dozen White French
China Dinner Plates, at $3.50 per dozen.
KERR's China Hall No. lIlS Chestnut street.
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PHILADELPHIA ENTERPRIsE.-We have seldom
the Cot on Trade so largely represented
In attendance at the auction of Samuel @. Cook,
ESQ.,. Front street, this morning. the occasion
being OF the first bale OF Cotton raised In
Georgia. consigned to the enterpr sing
Claghorn Herring & Co., of this city. 1t started
at 25 cents per pound, when the bidding became
active and spirited, and finally knocked down to
Messrs ]. p. Bruner & Sons for 45 cents per pound
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FIHE GLAsswAnB,-Kerr's Cnira
Chesnut street, ha ye tn largest stock of fine Table
Glass In the counry those In want of glassware
not fail to make a selection from i'm asso IT.
ment Our stock comprises glass at all prices.
Tumbers, o. 25 to S25 per dozen Goblets 81 to SCO
per Dozen; Decanters 81 TO s75 per pair; Initials
crests, names, etc. engraved glass an hours
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II TIA DEIF ITAI
AND 600 BROAlwAY. New YORK.

KEhRs CHINA HALL No. 1llS Chestnut street. be-
tween Twelfth and Thirteenth stree s, complete
house furnishing china and Glass Establishment
where families furnishing replenishng with any
article in line will find the most complete stock
all kinds OF China Glass and stone Ware for family
use, from he mOnest kitchen goods to the finest
China imported, which we selling to families re-
tail al the w Wholesale importers' prIces
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KERR's CHINA HALL No. 1918 Chesnut street, be-
tween Twelfth and Thirteenth.
WHITE FRENCH CHINA.
Meat Dishes % inches long, each 90
Meat Bishes 20 inches long, EACH .....".... 275
Meat Dishes, l8 inches long, each l75
Meat Dishes 10 inches long each 90
Call and examine these goods for yourselves. and
compare them with any for double the price.
WHITE STONE CHINA CHAMBER SETs-l2 pieces
for s. rs per set.
KBAR's China Hail. No 1918 Ches lut street.
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New York stock 0uotations-1P. M.

Received by telegraph from cflendinning d
Davis, Stock BrOkers. No. 4S s. Third atreet:-
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A NARROW EsCArE.-A most thrilling
and narrow escape from horrible death
was witnessed and experienced at the
depot in Emira, on Friday. Mike Ca
bill is the regular yard switchman. In
changing switch his foot was caught be-
tween two rails, just as an engine he was
switching was approaching. He did not
have time to remove the switch and get
his foot out-but thought to pull it out
AS he sought to do so, making violent
efforts TO eNtricate himself-the engine
was upon him ere word could be got to
the engineers ear of CahilI's dangerous
predicamcnt. Many who saw the situa-
tion were horror stricken, expecting that
the man would be crushed to death. AS
the engine came on CahiII caught hold Of
The pilot and clung to it with a deadly
grip. His boot was torn from his foot
and cut to pieces, while Cahill came off
uniniured, clinging 10 the engine He
was almost struck dumb with the terrible.
ness OF his situation-and the most mar
row escape experienced,