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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-06-17

To-Day is the ninety-ninth anniversary of
the battle of Bunker Hill. 1t Will be obserV-
cd in Boston as a holiday as usual.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-06-17

PIain EnRlish.

The late Virgil d. Paris was graduate of
Union College, class of 1927, and not of Water
vile College as has been stated
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
schlotterbeck's Moth and Freckie Lotion
MARRIED..

In this city, June 14th, by Rev. w. H. Fenlv, Au-
gustus K. Je6erds aud Mrs. Ella Clifford, both of
Portland.
In Yarmouth, June 14th, by Rev. Geo. B. Illsley
Mr.. Sewall Boston and Miss Laura f. SWEET, both of
Cumberland.
lingsford, and Miss Annie E. Goodwin of Eliot
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-06-17

The project for building tabernacle for Pro-
fessor Swing in Chicago has been abandoned
for at least year.
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FORRlGN PORTS,

Sid from Cadiz, Kocheko. Jasper, Gloucester, Mass;
Carrie Wyman, Cochrane, do.
Ar at Dunkrk June 2, North Star, Evans, Macabi;
Keystone, Berry, Boston.
Flushing May 30th, sailed from the Roads,
Thomas, Eastman, Cardiff.
Ar at St John 18th, sch Marysvlle, Crossman. TN
Portland; sch Village Bell, Riley, I'm Boston via
Portland.
Sid from saugor 9Th ut, ship United States, Lunt,
Boston ship Mt Washington, Titcomb, Boston.
Cid at Guanape 9th ult, ship Pacific, Loring, -;
18th, ship Orpheus, Sawyer, =.
At do 18th ult, ship Sylvanus Blanchard, McAlevy.
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STATE NORMAL SCHOOL.

PENNINGTON, Me-, June 10, 1874.
1t has been found necessary to change the date>of
the DECENNIAL and GRADUATION EXERCISES of the
Western Normal School. These exercises will ac-
cordingy be held
"Wednesday and II Thursday .July lst and Id,
instead of July I'd and Sd, previously announced.
ednesddy-Examination of Glasses; Evening, Adj
dress by Dr. Hill, followed by social reunion of Alum
nj. MISUNDERSTANDING of Alumni, and Graduation.
CHAS. C. ROUNDS. Principal
Ju17 d1wsnw3w25*
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NO. IL EXCHANGE STREET
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Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-06-23

Tie Bristol Border Fair.-Will he
held on the 23rl, Path. and 25;h OF
Sept. next. The track is now near
~ complete, and the buildings are
being rapidly finished. The time has
been fixed as above, so that exhibit
tors can commence ut Bristol and
take in regular succession. the other
fairs Fast and West into Va. anG
Tenn. There will be great expecta-
tons TO crafty on the occasion, but
we promise the public there will be
no disappointment. Please mark the
prediction, and be there to see!
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-06-23
MOrtUaFV List,

Mr.. Wan. Nelms, son of eX-Mayor
helms, of Bristol, died last Wednes-
day at his fathers residence in this
town He was an Industrious, honor
able young man, and was a useful
citizen. Many of our citizens will re-
greet his death for we believe he had
no enemies at all.
On the same day Miss --
of the vicinity of Cedaryillc, died of q
combined attack of Erysipelas and
acute bronchitis.
Sam. Reeve, an honest and unohjec-
tionable colored man, after twelve
months illness, died last Thursday and
was buried at the public expense,
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-06-23
Blank Deeds.

We have printed limited mum
Der Of Deeds. which are exactly in
conformity to the code, with &C
acknowledgements printed for both
tic husband and wife. They are
printed on fine tOugli Bond Paper,
and will bear folding and handling
without damage. Parties wishing
a handsome statutory ova fer deed
will apply at office Of the BRIsToL
News.
If.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-06-23

We are sorry TO Lave failed to hear
the address of Hon. John Goodc, be-
& re the Alumni Of Emory & Henry,
last Tuesday. His subject was "Thc
duties aud responsibilities of citizen.
ship 10 this C"intry and Age. The
address is highly spoken of.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-06-23

Amputati ion. Mr.. Fred Sturm Of
Blountvillc. suffered the amputntion
of one of his feet on the 10th by Or.
y. T. DulErey, assisted by Drs. ".
T. Delaney, Murphy. and Reeves
The operation was rendered necessa-
ry. BY an injury recently received.
and Mr.. Sturrn is said TO have born
il ike veteran soldier. We learn
he is doing we'll. although there we're
fears cusertained that even ampula-
ton mieia not save his life. The
cp.ratio'. .ss performed just aeo7e
4 nc anklt.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-06-23

We are sorry to say taat little VIII
lie Hudgins, the faithful carrier of
the Ne,cs. while on his round last
Wednesday, was badly bitten by
dog at Prof. Hackers. The vicious
brute had been given away. but had
returned from his new home to his old
one. lie has been since waited on
and will bite no more.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-06-23
Feb. 81.

The y marked on the Means means
that remittance would be in orde.
and very acceptable. The number
marked or printed is the Que to be sub
stracted from the whole number" OF
the present issue, Multiply the re-
mainder by 4 cents and the product
will be about the amount you owe on
subscription.
For example, the "w hOle number
of the issue is 42! If 500 should he
the number marked or printed on til
outside of your paper, you will owe for
- numbers or one year.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-06-23
addresses.

Mr.. FeldbHrg manufactures
Hair and Shuek Mattress s to order,
and keeps them on sale in Keller's
block, west of the bridge, Main Street.
His work is said TO bs very superior in
quality and first rate in appearance.
Tin Wdre. Stores. dc.
Keller d Brewer have large STOCK
of Stoves and Tin Ware OH Main st !,
and keep on hand a large stock Of
material. They run eight teams con-
stantly into the country, and furnish
roofing spouting and guttering TO or
der on short notice. Their work is of
the best quality.
Geo. ". HdHinit
on Main Street, keeps on hand Stoves
and Tinware and manufactures ware
Cor general stock. and to order. Fur
nishes roofing, spOuting and quite =
ing, He is an experienced and rella-
bile workman
Boots and Shoes.
G.. W. Frost & Co., have a large
Shoe Factory at corner of Main ana
9Th streets. They are equipped with
improved machinery, and furnish
large amount of stock to jObbers.-
Their work is equal in appearance and
superior in quality to Northern work.
They also keep on hand q fine stock of
northern shoes for gents, ladies and
children. There are now employed IN
the establishment, fifteen hands, and
it is in contemplation to increase the
force TO thirty hands. The house Is
certainly superior to any similar enter
prise which has been in the country.
Pictures.
J. G.. & w. NJ. Burrow at zoe Main
Street, have large collection OF pic
lures, and do the largest businessot the
kind in the South. They advertise in
800 papers, and publish paper OF their
own.
JOB Printing
is done at the office of the BRISTOL
News, in all styles, from the plainest
lodgcr, to the most deliberately cOlored
and shaded bills, cards, bill heads, let
ter heads, circulars &c. The motto of
the office, is work done in city style,
at city prices" and with this inscribed
upon its banner, the News has all OF
the job Work it can do, but is getting
ready to do more. The demand for
Job Work is becoming greater, and we
mean 10 meet 1t.
Toys and Corrections
are furnished in great variety by
Messrs. T.. Kuhnert & Son, who manu-
facture an excellent article of pure
candy, and keep their counter supplied
with nice article of cakes. They also
furnish ont litS for wpGdinU fables
ENTERPRISES not advertised in the
Meas. can be inserted in this column
at fair price in money.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-06-23
MEMS SHOFS Pegged.
ALL WORK IN PROPORTION.

So You see for yourselves, that prices
have been greatly reduced, The reduction
amounting 10 at least 70 per cent. on those
of 1878.
We are putting up, en- an average, 80
pairs of Shoes ond Boots per day, aud are
ccinnelled to sell them low.
GOOD PRODUCE always taken as Cash,
ut Cash rates, and ALL WORK WARRANTED.
gGentlemcn Or Ladies' will please not
send their children or servants for either
new or repaired work, without sending the
money, unless there be special under
standing between us, For we positively
Cannot sell on Credit.
G. ". FROST s Co.
4,r,l II IF
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-06-23
Border Of Notice.

There will be held at I. p. Dunn &
Co.'S. store on Saturday next, a meet
ing of the Stockholders of the Border
Fair. Important business will be
transacted and a full meeting is de-
sired.
June 23.-lt.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-06-23

Ordained lit the recent session
Of Holstoton Presbylery in this towr /,
Rev a. w. Wilson Of Morristown
yas ordained. and ID. o. Byers, Of
Sullivan Co. Tenn, icenced to
preach.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-06-23
millinery and Mantua Making.

Mrs. Bette Galloway is entitled to
preeminence in the department Of
fashion for the ladies. Her business
has been enlarged and all of her stocl
is carefully purchased i'll the eastern
cities 10y herself in person. Her good
taste is acknowledged, and her success
no longer Il question.
Mrs. Scales, has nice stock of Mil
linery Goods in the room ONCE occu
pied by the Bristol Ael0s, in Kane's
Block. She is a lady of taste and we'll
worthy of the public patronage.
Mrs. Frost and Mrs. Dowler, have
good stock of Millinery Goods, in
Bosang's Block. Caldwell's old stand,
and have qualifications for and eXpe-
rience in the business. They are per-
fectly reliable and worthy of Il share
of this business now SO rapidly develop
ing in Bristol.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-06-23
Clothing.

Messrs. J. Bamberger & CO., have
one of the prettiest establishments in
town, and their stock would do credit
to any city in Virginia or tennessee.
Their prices seem to be low and they
have met with a good trade.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-06-23
Nov. 4th 1S73.-ly
Compton's Surprise Potatoes

Compton's Surprise Potatoes
E1T POUNDS grown from -lb of seed
S4A planted. The wonderful prOduc-
tiveneso OF this new potato, yielding at the
rate OF S26 bushels per acre, with its fine
eating quality, its freedom from disease, and
being and extra good keeper, render it one
of the most valuable sorts ever grown. Our
stock was grown from seed purchased direct
rom Mr.. Compton, al the cost of 5 60 per
bushel, last season. Price | 10, for 75c, 3
lbs, for Sl.50, one peek $500, half bushel
IS 90, one bushel $l2.09
W B. KELLY & co,
Marcel 3 lSI4.-tf
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-06-23
Drugs.

DR.. J. G. Pepper on Main street, and
Messrs. Bunting & Pepper on Front
street, have establishments fully equal
TO the demands of the country. Their
stocks are both pretty and quite COM
prehensive, and they arc each doing a
rood business
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-06-23
The Bristol 3IjlLS,

are now in the hands Of Mr.. Waldie
of the large foreign house of Geo. b..
Ewing 4, Co, and has just been placed
in the finest possible condition. Three
pairs of Buhrs and Boilers are in use.
All grain is passed through the Fan
and when necessary through the Smut
ter, and the Flour is strictly up to
brand The White Rose is about
perfection itself. All packages are de
ivered, and the business conducted on
a cash basis. A forty horse power
Turbine wheel is used.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-06-23

Fresh Gardt II and Flower seeds, Just
received. Call early if you wish to Sc
cure your seeds for Spring gardening.
J. G.. PEPPER.
FL.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-06-23
Merchant Tailor

Mr. w. G. Stratton keeps on hand
the only lot of fine cloths az cassi=
meres in our town and is doing quite a
good business. He has had long ex-
perience and has given fine satiefac-
ton in his work.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-06-23
SOUTH-WESTERN VIRGINIA
Iron WORKS.

SOUTH-WESTERN VIRGINIA
Iron WORKS.
! UAyING recently returned from trip for the
as purpose'of adopting all late improvements in
Machinery at the North. are pow prepared to
make and furnish the following Machinery and I'm
elements:
Stationary and Portable Engines, Cir
cular Saw Mills, Grist and Saw Mill
Gearing, Sorghum Mills, Tobacco
Fixtures, Horse Powers, Thrash
ing Machines, Superior Smut
Machines, Bark Mills, Wool
Carding Machines, Pick
ers, Plows and Points, of the
most approved Patterns, Ratings,
Columns, Stoves, Building Fronts,
Cast Windows, and Door Frames, Sor-
ghum Boilers. &c.
TIE attention of MILL-WRIGH HTS is particularly
Invited, we willrut up
MILLING MACHINERY.
suitable for every variety of Water ana Steam
Power that they may prefer. Merchants in this and
the adjoining counties will be supplied With {.
LOWS AND POINTS,
New York Premium No. 3 and 4, BradIey's. Liv
ingston's and Ilill Side PlowS OF all sizes.
Old Iron and Copper taken in Exchange for CAST
ins.
We Manufacturers Agents for the sale OF
French BuhT Mill Stones, Boiling, Mowers and
Rearers; tor ether with any other Machinery wan
ted that do not make.
Best quality of Plaster kept constantly on hand.
A Tewenty Horse Engine and Circular Saw Mill now
for sale III; also one Forty-six inch Circular
Saw.
J. b. BARRETT & CO.
wytheville, Va
hessrs !. B. Dunn & CO., Bristol, Tenn, are
our agents for sale Of all goods kept 10y us
March IL. lS70.-tf. J B. BARRETT & Co
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-06-23
Tobacco Factory.

Maj. Reynolds will soon have his
large Tobacco Factory under way. He
is q first class business man, and will
DO very useful member of our man
ufacturing community. His house is
1888 and is three stories high.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-06-23
T0ieHt IIe0Tctnes.

Dr.. J. Walkers California Vim
egar BitterS are a purely Vegetable
preparation, made chiefly from the ma
tive herbs found on the lower ranges Of
tie Sierra Nevada mountains of Califor-
MIA, the medicinal properties of which
are extracted thercirOm without the use
of Alcohol. The question is almost
daily asked. "What is the cause of the
unparalleled success Of VINEGAR BIT
TERS?" Our answer is, that they remove
the cause of disease, and the patient re-
covers his health. They are the great
blood purifier and lifc-g giving principle,
4 perfect Renovation and InyigoratOr
of the system. Never before in the
history of the world has a medicine been
compounded possessing the remarkable
qualities of VINEGAR BITTERS in healing the
sick Of every disease man is heir to. They
are q gentle Pnrsative is well as Tonic,
relieving Congestion or Inflammation Of
the Liver aid Hi<ceral Organs il Bilious
D!:eaSeS
The properties Of DIR. WALKERS
VINEGAR BITTERS are Aperient. DiaphOretic,
Carminative. Nutritious, Laxative, Diuretic,
Sedatire, Counter Iuitant Sudorifc, Altera-
tive. and Anti Bilious.
=, ri. MCDONALD e CO..
~.urtists and Cen CTS. San Francisco California
and cor. of Washington and Charlton Sis. y. Y.
Sod by -. Druggists and d. alers.
"a
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-06-23
CORNELIUS A. GRAY
Barber and Hair-Dresser,

FRONT STREET, one door South Of Bunt-
ing & Peppers Drug Store, Bath Room at
taChc1.
Ma 70, lSTl--tf
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-06-23
,TPrcPeV.

Mr.. A. Picken, late of the city OF
London, has had IA long experience as
Il workman, aud keeps on hand COM
plete and excellent stock of tile fines!
Watches, Clocks and Jewelry of all
kinds, to be had in any market.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-06-23
GINS, Pistols, dc.

Mr.. so Fisher. formerly of Lynch
burg, has fine stock of Guns. Pistols.
Sporting Tackle, Canes, &c. lie is q
practical gun and lock smith.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-06-23
Tie Hardware Business

is conducted by Mr.. S r. Ferguson.
formerly of Portsmouth, Va, and
who is thoroughly educated to the bu-
siness. His stock is very complete,
we'll assorted and sold at prices which
we regard as low.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-06-23
Persona.

DR.. ". Il. Vaughn Of Hampton
Va, has located in Bristol, and will
be prominently associated with Mr..
MaDard, in the faculty of Bristol Fe>
male College. lie is a gentleman of
very pleasing address, of fine charac-
ter, aud will be a social addition to
or town.
Mr.. James H. Grisgsby Of Nash>
vile has been spending a few days
with his mother, who, like the Moths
err of the Grachi might ucllpoint to
him as one of her jewels.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-06-23
Je1CeiPy.

MI Doriot has stock of Watches.
and Fine Jcwelry which is not equal
ed between Richmond and Nashville
He is repairer of Watches, Clocks,
&c. He has had twenty years eXpe-
ripnpp
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-06-23

II is our design to keep before the
readers of The BRISTOL News those
exclusive enterprises of our town
which are worthy Of the confidence
and attention OF the public.
The Foundry and Mdcitine Shop
of Messrs. Dixon, Smith & Co.. may
be found OIL Fourth St, near the Ten
nessee Depot. They make a very fine
article of Cast-iron Hollow ware.
Mill Gearing, Tilt Hammers, Coal
Crates for dwellings, a large variety OF
PloWs, which are stocked in a manner
which is not equaled at any other es-
adjustment within our Knowledge,
AID n large number of other articles
too nu merous to mention. The bust
ness is superintendent by Mr.. Dixon
originally from eastern Virginia, but
more recently from the Stale of Geor-
gia. Mr.. Smith is the practical ma
cllinist and is one of the most compe-
ttrt and skilled w0rkmen we ever
saw. MIR. helms gives has attention
to the moulding department, and also
to the stocking of rlows. y twenty
horse power engine is employed. No
piece of work is allowed 10 leave the
establishment unless tested and be-
lievcd 10 he of good quality.
The Sash, Blind and Door Fac
torn
of Messrs. Mattox, Lee & Ferguson is
on Lee Street and has combined with
it the
Furniture Business.
which is under the immediate super
vision of Mr.. G.. II. MattOX. who has
been successfully at the business for
many wears, and is well known III the
country. Quite large business is
done for distant points, and very SUI
perior article of Furniture is made at
prices which are low. The styles are
the very newest and best. This
branch of the business has been snc-
cessfulIy introduced to the public rs
far East as the New River valley aEG
West to Morristown.
The Sash and Door department is
superintended by Mr.. John Lee, re-
Gently from C"iIcrper c: H., Va He
is a skilled workman and has already
gotten the business upon such basis
that its success has been beyond his
own expectation. Sash, Doors. Frames
and Flooring are turned out with
great rap;dity, and in large quantities
and are shipped daily to points in 5.
w. Va, and East Tennessee. Orders
are filed in almost an incredibly short
time and the work is of excellent
quality. A thirty horse power engine
and about one dozen hands are en-
ployed.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-06-23
Books and Stationery.

Mcssrs King & Hill have very
nice assortment of Books and Station
cry, aud are selling them low. Their
stock is very well selected and fully
meets the wants of the community.
Their building is on Main street, be-
tween 1th and 9Th.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-06-23

on Main Street, keeps on hand Stoves
and Tinware and manufactures ware
Cor general stock. and to order. Fur
nishes roofing, spouting and quite =
ing, He is an experienced and relia-
lilo workman
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-06-23
BRISTOL ENTERPRISES
Manufactures aud pecial Trade
What is Made and What is old.

I is our design to keep before the
readers of The BRIsToL News those
exclusive enterprises of our town
which are. worthy of the confidence
and attention OF the public
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-06-23

Commission House and Family Gro
ceries. J. H. Winton will give prompt
attention to this department of bust
less, aud guarantees satisfaction.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-06-23

II. a. Bickley's Furniture Factory
is at the corner of Depot and Ed
mond SITS, Va Hill. Bedsteads, Bu-
eaus. Safes. &c, made to order. Horse
power is used for running machinery.
4 supply of metallic aud other burial
cases kept on hand and supplied to or
der. Mr.. Buckley has an extensive
trade, and is we'll Known a. reliable
ant ca. llUut workman.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1874-12-24
HAPS AND MISHAPs.


Sarah Jane Tisdale, OF Dayton, Ohio,
was lately burned to death by her clothes
catching ire at a stove CRATE.
A farmer in Knox, Me, mourns a
valuable OK poisoned by eating paper
stripped from the walls Of the house.
"A New York railroad conductor
dropped his ticket-punch Just out Of Sy-
racuse the other day, and had nothing
else to do but to stop his train and run
back after it, After half.hour's search
it was found in the snow.
Little George Householder, of Knox
vile, Tenn, took peep at powder
flask that he had buried and touched a
match to it. AS likely as not when he
makes a tour OF the country with hand
organ he viii say he lost his eyes in the
war.
Mr.. Skillings, of West Gorham, Me,
fired into his poultry yard the other night
and brought down Messrs Perkins and
Blake, two quiet citizens who had got in
among his chickens. Perkins died in a
short time, and Blake carries thirty-seyen
wounds.
Mrs. stephen Willard, of New
Haven, Conn, while drawing water from
a we'll, recently, was struck on the head
by pulley-pin which accidentally fell
out of its place, intliCting injuries from
which her mind has been nearly de-
stroyed.
Mrs. Vetter, eighty-fye years old,
Iivingin Cincinnati, met a terrible death
the other afternoon. She was preparing
her dinner and took from he stove a
tea. kettle full Of boiling water, BY some
means she fell and the contents of the
kettle ran over her face and chest, killing
her instantly. Her daughter came to
visit her and found her dead on the floor
with the kettle beside her
The other afternoon William Dun
ham, an employee in a Levanna Ohio
saw-mill, went underneath an edging saw
to oil it, when his clothes were caught
by the cogs in the feed-wheel, and he
was ierked backward on the saw. In u
twinkling he was cut through from the
left shoulder to the right hip, His back
bone and heart were both severed, and
his bowels scattered around,
Two boys and a girl children of Mo-
ses Holman, captain of a canal boat lying
at Fairport, n Y, went out to play the
other afternoon and not returning at
evening their mother became alarmed at
their absence, Accompanied by neigh
bors, and, indeed, the entire village, a
search was made. The bodies of the
children V ere found in a mill-pond, upon
the thin ice Of which they ventured the
evening before. The boys were aged
respectively ten and twelve years, and
the girl fourteen years