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The Portland daily press., 1886-08-17
EDUCATIONAL.
Mrs. CasWeIIs Par|or Glasses
AND
School for Young Ladies and Misses,
No. SO Park Street,
WILL REOPEN SEPT. rs, 1856.

Special attention is given to the common and
higher English Branches, Arithmetic, B0okkeep
ing, etc. Mrs. Caswell will conduct the classes in
Comp Reading, Art History, Cen
eral History, English Literature, and Bot
ta,s History of Universal Literature. Girls
who have already finished High School course
can in one year combine the study of General Lit
erature with the analytical reading aloud OF the
uiad, the Odyssey, the Eniead Paradise, Lost.
and the Inferno, and with any. two branches OF
Art History, Architecture, Sculpture, and Paint
ing The class in composition will meet twice
week and will begin with "Greene's Analysis" as
special attention will be given to the technicali-
ties of English construction. Glasses will recite
four times week each in Astronomy, Physiol-
Ogy, French and German. Special students
will be received In all these classes. English pro-
nunciation specially in every class. So far as
consistent with the plan of the school, the dscip-
line of the public schools is maintained. Seats for
day pupils and places in the family may be Sc
cured by personal application after Sept. 1st or
by letter at any time. No Seats will be Re-
served unless previously engaged.
Mrs. H. r. Creighton will continue her classes
in Drawing and Painting and will also re-
ceive private pupils. China Painting spec
ialty.
Miss Lizzie G. Shirley will receive pupils in In
strumedtal Music.
Special rates in Music, Drawing and Paint
ing to pupils of the school, Apply for terms, &c,
at Sc PARK STREET. au16dn
The Portland daily press., 1886-08-17
kIEWENCLAND CONSERVATORY
In OF MISIC Boston, Mass.

THE LARGEST and BEST EQUIPPED in the
WORLD 100 Instructors ZOOS Students last year. Thor
ough in Vocal and Music Piano and
and italian Languages, English Branches Gymnastics
Tuition 500 board and room with Steam Heatand
Electric Light $45to $75 term Fall Term begins Sep
1886 For Illustrated Calendar, with full information,
address, E. TOURJEE Dir, Franklin So, BOSTON, Mass
ie10 eod2m
The Portland daily press., 1886-08-17

We do not read anonymous letters and commun-
cations. The name and address OF the writer are
IA all cases Indispensable, notnecessariy for pub
,icatlon but as guarantee of good faith
We cannot undertake to return or preserve
communications that are not used.
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CURRENT COM EMIT.
THINK OF IT.
Springfield Union.

THINK OF IT.
Springfield Union
Suppose old Dr. johnson, the lexicogra-
pher were to stick his head up out of the
grave and hear somebody yell: Boycott the
scabn'
AN UNPROFITABLE VENTURE.
Cleveland Leader
A war with Mexico would cost the nation
from five hundred to one thousand million
dollars, and make about one hundred thouS
and widows and orphans.
FIGHTING THE WAR OVER.
Providence Journal.
The SS1y le4ert rof,vrt fIvna tho battlefield
of Gettysburg conveys the intelligence that
General Meade has enfiladed the position
held by General Sickles, and that the latter
scarcely holds his own against tremendous
odds.
THE ONLY DRAWBACK.
st. Louis Globe Democrat
When the Grand Army of the Republic
shall pitch its tents in st. Louis, next sum-
mer, it will be somewhat chagrined, undoubt-
edly, to find that Missouri is still under the
Confederate rule; but otherwise, it can safe
ly count upon an enjoyable and profitable
experience.
The Portland daily press., 1886-08-17
MISCELLANEOUS
AUCTION SALE.

IN ooooun+ Of alterations building which
viii we haze deedfS sell BY
auction all the POrcean Glass Mare %
novelties personally selected by Mr. Moore In London Par
ties from Art NeedewOrk Departments when nave been
bought models, and on Whicn we expect 10 sac
rifce. - .oao
This sale will be held Thursday, August iy at l0y0 am.
up one flight directly over our Cards of admission to
the before and at time Of sale may De atour
Office. Catalogues will be mailed upon application.
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HON. s 1. MILLIKEN will speak at

HON. S. l.. MILLlKEN viii speak at
Skowhegan, Tuesday evening, August II.
Palmyra, Monday, August %.
st. Adams. Tuesday afternoon, August "a.
Hartland, Tuesday evening, August "a.
Harmony, Wednesday, August 20.
Cornville, Thursday evening, August &c.
East Madison, Friday, August 81.
Canaan, Saturday afternoon, August %.
Oakland, Monday, August 30.
Belgrade Depot, Tuesday, August 81.
Center Sidney, Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 1.
Mt. Vernon, Thursday afternoon, Sept. 2.
Hallowell, Friday, Sept. 3.
South China, Saturday, Sept. A.
The Portland daily press., 1886-08-17
FOR GOVERNOR,
JOSEPH R. BODWELL,
OF HAI,IOWEEE..

For Representatives to Congress:
First District-THOMAS B. REED, OF Portland
Second District = NELSON DINGLEY, JR., of
Lewiston.
Third District--SETIi L. MILLIKEN, of Belfast
Fourth District-CHARLES A. BOUTELLE, of
Bangor.
The Portland daily press., 1886-08-17
APPOINTMENTS.

HON. JAMES G. BLAINE and HON. VIM.
GIBSON, of Ohio, will speak at mass meetings in
the afternoon, as follows;
Sebago Lake, Tuesday, August "a.
North Berwick, Wednesday, August 25.
South Paris, Thursday, August 26.
Lewiston Friday, August 81.
Houlton, Tuesday, August 81.
The Portland daily press., 1886-08-17
PRIVATE SCHOOL,
No. I48 Spring Street.

MISS A. W0LHAUPTER, aided by expert
Der 10Th, her school for Young Ladies and
children at Miss Sargenf's school Rooms,
No. I4S Spring ST. The aim of the school is to
furnish thorough education in the English
branches and the languages. Drawing. will re-
ceve special attention. For further information
address Miss Wolhaupter, brakes House,
Rye Beach, N H., until Sept list, after which
date Miss Wolhaupter will be at her schoolrooms
every afternoon. aug14eOdtf
The Portland daily press., 1886-08-17

HON. GEORGE B. LORING will speak as fol-
lows:
Monson, Tuesday, August "a.
Milo Wednesday, August %.
Gullford, Thursday, August 26.
HON. NELSON DINGLEY, JR, will speak at
Pennington, Wednesday, August 1s.
Lisbon Falls. Monday, August %.
Warren, Wednesday, August 25.
Rockland, Thursday, August &c.
Lewiston, Friday, August 27.
Boothbay, Saturday, August 20.
Hiram Monday, August 80.
Fryeburg, Tuesday, August 81.
HON. SOLON CHASE will speak as follows
Hollis Centre, Monday, August %.
Shapleigh Corner Tuesday, August "a
GEN. JAMES A. HALL will speak as follows
Eliot. Monday, August ga
West Buxton, Tuesday, August "a.
Berwick Thursday, August 20.
North Lebanon. Friday, August 27.
Springvale, Saturday August %.
The Portland daily press., 1886-08-17

HON WHIP FRYE will speak as follows:
Fort Fairfield, Wednesday. August 10.
Presque Isle Thursday, August 10.
Caribou, Friday, August 90
Houlton, Saturday, August 81.
Calais, Monday, August 49,
Eastport Tuesday, August "a.
Washington County Convention, Machias, We'd
nesday afternoon, August rs.
Rockland, Thursday August 20,
Richmond, Friday, August 27.
Boothbay, Saturday afternoon, August %.
Auburn. Monday, August 80
Canton, Tuesday afternoon August 81.
Bethel Wednesday, September /.
The Portland daily press., 1886-08-17

HON. R. G. HoRR, of Michigan, will speak as
follows:
Biddeford, Saturday evening, August %.
Portland, Monday evening, August 80.
Bath, Tuesday evening, August 81.
Gardiner, Wednesday evening, Sept. L.
Bucksport, Friday evening, Sept. 8.
Ellsworth, Saturday evening" Sept. 4.
HON. WIN. GIBSON will speak at
Dexter, August %.
Oldtown, August 30.
The Portland daily press., 1886-08-17
"a O. FL
EIGHTH ANNUAL PICNIC
x OF THE
Ancient Order HibernianS, Division Mol,
SEBAco LAKE,
ON Wednesday, August as, ISS6.

PRoGRASBIE-Game of Base Ball. prize $500.
ond Hand Ball Game, prize $500 Tub Race,
prize $500; $500 to first, $500 to second. Pota-
to Race, prize $500; $500 to first $500 to sec
$1,000. Three Standing Jumps, prize $500; $500
to first, 81 90 to second. Three Legged Race, prize
$500; So 90 to first 81 90 10 secondsAn entrance
fee of rs cents win be charged to all games except
base ball. Jig Dancing Foot Ball, Quoits, Swings,
&C., will be found on the grounds. Dancing in the
Pavilion. Music by Chambers Band Tenders for
use of Refreshment Pavilion, Bowling Alley and
all other privileges, may be obtained OF r, j..
will leave the Eastern depot at $50 a. M and 80
D. m. Tiekets-adults 60 cents children 35 cents;
to be had from the committee, and at trains on day
of excursion. aug13td
The Portland daily press., 1886-08-17
CHILDREN'S
CLOTHING !!

/ am now showing some very
handsome Suitings in this depart
ment, both in Fancy Checks and
Plain Mixtures, Whipcords and
DiagOnals. Also very fine line
of SPRING OVERCOATS at low
est prices to be found in the city
for same kind of goods.
The Portland daily press., 1886-08-17
FOREST CITY PAVILION.

Success! Success. Standing room only, dis
played nightly.
WEEK COMMENCING AUG. 10.
Positively the last appearance of the great Caifor
MAN comedian JOHN Ell HNCE and his talent
ed comedy company, consisting of recognized ar
lists also between the acts a big VARIETY
OHIO. The EVENT. Don't miss It'll"
Round trip tickets on Forest City steamers, admit
aug16 ting to Pavilion only 20 cents. dn
The Portland daily press., 1886-08-17
HON. EUGENE HALE will speak as follows:

N. VIII
Somerset County Convention, Skowhegan, Tues
day afternoon August II.
Franklin County Convention, Pennington, We'd
nesday afternoon August IS.
Bangor Tuesday, August "a.
Dover, wednesday, August %.
Pittsfeld Thursday August &c.
Winterport, Friday, August ~
Orono, Saturday, August %.
North Vassalboro, Monday August 80.
Richmond, Tuesday, August 81.
Mechanic Falls, Wednesday. September /.
Bridgton, Thursday, September q
Saco, Friday, Sept mber g.
Freeport, Saturday, September f.
The Portland daily press., 1886-08-17
PORTLAND BASE BALL GROUNDS.
LAWRENCES VS.. PORTLANDS,
TueSday& Wednesday, Aug. l7& Is.
Admission 20 cents Game called at O'Clock,
au16 d3t
YORK SOCIETY.

A NNUAL EXCURSION Clam Bake and Dinner
IA OF the Sons and Daughters OF York, August
as, at jerks Hotel. Great Chebeague. Steamers
leave Custom House Wharf at $50, 1920, 1880;
substantial lunch of boiled clans and fixings will
be served at 11.30, and first-class clambake and
one of jerks choicest dinners at p. m. Tick
cts 3 90; to be had at the wharf. aug14d3t
The Portland daily press., 1886-08-17
MEMS YOUTHS
CLOTHING f!

MY stock is all new, and select
ed from the best manufactures,
and perfect fit and well made
garments are always to be found
on my counter. Also all the late
styles i'm NECK WEAR, COLLARS
and CUFFS, HOSIERY, GLOVES,
&c.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-12-10
~oE TO r De-
CLoAKS : MILLINERY
GO TO
E. r. CLAWS.
LOCAL NEWS.

Butter is lower, from 20 cents down be-
ing paid here on Monday.
Col. and Mrs. T. NJ. Chapman are in
Boston and have been for the past week
Business was lively in town Monday.
owing, no doubt, to the approach of the
holidays.
Mr.. II. p. Langworthy is home again,
after an absence of nearly two months
in New York city.
The holiday vacation at the college be-
gins on the 22d inst. and the winter term
will open on the 9TH of January.
Mr.. W. 5. Alden is confined to his
house by illness. His ailment is nervous
prostration caused by too hard work.
Mr.. II. II. Collins, who has been in
Port Henry all the fall, is in town for a
few days. lie will return to Port Henry.
The school in the Seeley district, up the
creek, is taught this winter by Mr.. Willis
ID. Mead, a member of the junior class at
college.
The monthly parlor meeting of the w.
c. +. L. will be held at Mr.. j. f. Cranes
next Wednesday afternoon and evening
All are cordially invited.
Messrs. j. b. Cobb and Jesse Campbell,
who have been travelling as musicians
with IA theatrical company, arrived home
Wednesday morning for the holidays.
The campfire which the Grand Army
post had planned to have at the town hall
on the evening of the 18th has been post
poned, as the hall had been taken for
that night.
Mr.. j. j. Nancy, who had lately re-
covered from long illness and resumed
work in DR.. Sheldon's store, has suffered
"A relapse and is again i'll at his home in
the East village.
The ice has already begun to form on
the creek, which is frozen over for some
distance above the railroad bridge, and
the ice-cutters are making preparations
to begin work.
A toboggan slide is agitated. There
are certainly the best of localities near
the village for building one, and the town
could easily furnish enough people to
keep it employed.
More than four feet of snow have al
ready fallen this season. laundering has
begun in earnest in the mountain towns
and wood is now to be had on the streets
here almost any day.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-12-10
LOCAL NOTICES.

Diaries at Marshalls.
New nuts nj Manneys.
Lots of dolls at Marshall's.
Christmas goods at Wales.
Silverplatcd ware AT Wales.
Four Toe counters at Wales.
Fresh oysters AT Manney's.
solid silvcrware at Wales.
Hanging library lamps at Wales.
An ice pillow tor sale, by Earl ~ smith.
Everything in china goods at Wales.
Pop corn cents u pound at Manncy's.
Something for Christmas at Bond Bros.
Large brass trays, only soc, at MarshalIs.
large assortment OF games at Marshalls.
Riverside catsup, the finest, at Bond Bros.
New pruncs dates, figs, oranges, at Bond
Bros
Lots OF new and 10 cent bargains at Mar.
shall's.
Robes and horse blankets, at Havcn's Yer
scnncs. i9w3
Two traverse work sIcighs for sale by Earl
Il smith
Best dry and green wood tor sale by Earl 4
smith.
DREssMAKING.-Mrs. Churchill, over Colby's.
4lwl3
New stock OF tube paints just received ut
Marshalrs
Rare bargains in fur goods and wool ulstcrs
at Pine Hall.
Look mt our stock OF Nmas goods
W. II. SHELDON.
Fine line of Christmas cards and novelties
all prices, at Marshall's.
Ladies' plain and foxed beaver button and
balls, at Bcckwith n Co.'S.
For goods OF all kinds at low prices, visit
McCuens, Nergcnncs. 49w2
subscriptions to all publications at club
rates received by q. +. Marshall.
New stock of Wright's perfumes and sachet
powders W. II. SHELDON.
Finest line OF plush cases in town, ana at
very low prices, at Marshall's.
The place to trade special inducements this
season, is McCuen's, Ncrgcnnes. 4aw3
special bargains in all departments this tall
AT MCCucn's, Ncrgenncs. igw2
nice line of ladies' shopping bags, II fine
Christmas gilt, at Pine Hall
Stewards cough cure; every bottle warrant.
ed al the Case X Rider drug store.
Highest cash price paid tor all kinds raw
urs AT g. W. Fassett's tin shop.
large assortment of useful Christmas
gifts al low prices, at Pine Han.
b. b. Hope has II uIl line of upholstered and
camp chairs, etc, tor the holiday trade.
W. c. Danyew has for sale several pairs OF
work horses weighing 100 to 1900 lbs.
Fun line OF Pontiacs and lumbelncn'-
overs. W IL. SHELDON.
The largest ana best line of spring beds Just
received at Is. b. Hopes furniture store.
Horse boots of the best makes; fine seIec
ton, at Barnard Bros, Nergennes, VI. 5OwS
Pork barrels and Turks Island salt.
W. II. SHELDON.
Don't buy your Christmas presents until you
have examined Marshalls stock and prices
Millinery and fancy goods, cloaks, etc. A
counter OF nice holiday goods at Mrs. SHADES
Five desirable rooms to let, well arranged
tor small family. L. ID. TwITCHELL. l49tfl
ICE.-We will cut ice for farmers and Others
near the depot. Mddlebury, at lc II cake.
PETER J. COUNTER.
Gray goat coats at Ravens, Vergennes, toI
$l3.5O-also large stock of coon coats and
buffalo coats. 49w3
Children's, misses and ladies button artics
also full line Tor men and boys, at Beckwitl
x Co.'S.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-12-10
ROMAN CATHOLIC.
REV. HENRY LANE, PASTOR.

wv
This is the order of services in the X. c.
church commencing with the first sunday in
February
First sunday in February-Ma at 10 80 a. m; ;
catcchism, 30 p. m; bcnediction, 30
p. IN.
Second Sunday-NIass at 9 a. M; catcchism,
3 80 p. m; bcncdiction, 80 p. m
Third Sunday-Mass at 10 80 Il. M; catechsm,
3 80 y. m; hencdction, 80 p m.
Fourth Sunday-No morning or afternoon ser
vice, but bcncdiction at 80 pm.
The above order of services Is to be followed
in rotation every four consecutive sundays.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-12-10
Social llldtters.
tThe - indicates below.
TRAVELLERS GUIDE.

Trains pass Middlebury station at the hours
given below
GOING NoRTH-Express, 8 SO a m; local ex.
press, Q 30 a. m; mall 3 25 p. m; express
6l5 p. m.
GOING SOUTI-Mail, $3.50 n. M; passenger,
:52 p. m; mixed, 81 p. M; express, 10 :O3
p. m.
MAILS CLOsE-North, ? 80 ana 80 p. M
South, 9 30 Il. m, and 80 u. IN.
See Central Vt. timetable, elsewhere.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-12-10
THE CHURCHES.
ST. STEPHENS.

REV. ALvA f. CARrENrER RECTOR.
Sundays-ScrViccs, 10 - Il. m; 80 p. m.
sunday school, II 10 p. IN.
FridaYs-EVcning Prayer, 80 p. m.
Special service ON Holy Days
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-12-10
CONGREGATIONAL.

REV. :. LEWIS Il. SPEARE, PASTOR.
Sunday services, 1915 a. m; p. m
sabbath school, u 200 IN.
Thursday, conference meeting, 90 p IN.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-12-10
METHODIST.

REV. joins j, NOE, PASTOR.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-11-18

in the State There day in the and time the day when
delightfully."- breeze gentle and refreshing is not peephble
eighteen hundred above level
of the Sierra Madres the nerh
walled Verdugo Mountains and the by
the great divide connecting chains FORTUNATE MONTE
VISTA bghng frost settling fogs the hot winds
country All health
wealth and plenty.
MONTE VISTA FOR HEALTH.
If there disease in pure dry air. pure clear soft
water days, COOL delightful nights delightful
surroundings good excellent and attention. then
Monte Vista should be the Sanitarium OF the World
PRACTICAL MONTE VISTA
Vista very rich sandy loam and places
water excepting the natural RAINFALL wond be
capable of growing every known fruit in California
THE MAGNIFICENT WATER SUPPLY
for times the gable land in the
tract and the probabilities that will be suf
cent for all purposes WATER SOIL ELEVATION Gil
perfect larse clean and hgbyhavored fruit Soil
and climate for the highest degree of development OF the FIG which
destined be of the most important of Calonia fruit
ducts RAISN GRAPES have to absolute perfection and
Climate and for the early perfect
maturing of the OLIVE of the most valuable products of the
State Forty in tract growing Monte Vista will
challenge the admiration exacng
conditions required by Elevation growth
maturing APPLES and PEACHES, PRUNES and PLUMS,
APRICOTS NECTARINES and the difficult of all fruits the
ALMOND S elevation and climate for the absolutely perfect
WINE GRAPE No land which possesses all of exacting
ditons which found Monte Vista elsewhere Southern
California One place lacks climate another water another genial
situation and another all combined While have named the above
For Monte Vista claim that it will within years be shipping
to the markets of San Francisco the
FINEST CHERRIES GROWN ON THE COAST.
We claim that it possesses requisite of SOIL climate and
situation for growth of PERFECT CHERRY, which
worth three times much the five times much
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-11-18

the grape and ten times much the apple while
cultivation less than either OF the Short
by growing fruits and in the
goods canned and goods all grown
prepared Monte Vista and be health engaged
IN business
IMPROVEMENTS BEING MADE.
the property July last have built three miles read to San
Fernando valley opened fourteen miles of sixty wide
handsomely furnished the hotel building
lumber
guests excellence OF the table, All the
cleared will be put under the highest state of cultivation possible
twohousand dollar subscription for church well under
half dozen cottages already engaged be built during
ter, and many other improvements under way.
MONTE VISTA THE ROMANTIC.
From the head avenue looking westward
tract Monte VISTA including beautiful Tuunga Park is in
Tujunga the eight by twenty
miles of wheat fields the Fernando valley lie directly under
the From the Park and Hotel Monte looking norhwar
rise the giant bulwarks of the Sierra Madre broken only the
peaks which rise pile pile through the the Moave DESERT
thirty five miles,
From Monte Vista trail the of highest peak
overlooking valley
the grande imaginable. Norhward the rocky and
rugged peaks the Seas confused and here and
there their precpous sides covered with forests
In by of the gloomy canons whose lines be
dmy traced by the shadows have echoed the picks advenu
prospecors whom left their
tain lions and coyotes To the south and lie the valleys of
San Fernando and Los Angeles with all the magnificent line of
Barbara southwark Catalina
passing down plainly visible The shipping San Pedro
and the whole line for hundred miles
feet Eastward and southwark the San Gabriel valley Pasadena
Pomona valley, Riverside the Temasca
cinto and Diego with their variety
present picture to be forgotten. Around
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-11-18

ly determined to have the lot, which is
very large enc, surrounded by numer
Gus handsome and costly dwellings, put
in such shops as would attract a purchas.
er. Topley and Winfield, landscape
gardeners, were given the contract, and
had dozen men at work ON the place
when the snakes were discovered The
lot was ploughed up and the men put
to work carting off a large pile of art,
abeut 100 feet square and several feet
high, to various parts of the lot. This
dirt had been hauled from a swamp
twenty-five years ago, and was intended
for top-soiling. As one of the diggers
worked at the pile he noticed two small
garter snakes in a semi-torpid condition,
which he killed. Upon throwing out
another shovelful OF dirt an immense
nest of the reptiles was disclosed. In
all there were fiftytwo. Most of them
were in torpid state, but the largest
about yard long-retained sufficient
vitality to wind itself around the leg of
one of the cartmen greatly to his horror.
When found the reptiles were tangled
up almost in the shape of a ball, and
looked like a quantity of small dirty
rubber pipes, twisted together in fan
tastic manner. Most of them were
killed; but Mr.. Topley put number in
large tin pan with cover. He placed
the pan in the sun, and when he re-
turned to take his prize away he found
that the snakes had been revived by the
warmth and had squirmed about so Wig
orously as to push off the cover and es.
cape.
However, he had no occasion to
mourn his loss, for before The day was
over there were new snake discoveries,
and four or five other nests yielded over
800 of them, in size from three inches to
three feet, all more or less torpid. The
next day there were more dug out, ana
the men began to suspect that all the
reptiles which st. Patrick had driven
out of Ireland had found their way to
Germantown. At the close of the sec
ond day 450 snakes had been taken out,
all of which were killed.
Charles McCarty hearing of this
wholesale slaughter came down on the
third day and took away his barrel full,
which he exhibits with much pride at
his house to all who care to zee them.
In all there were about $50 snakes
taken out of the dirt pile, none of them
being found at greater depth than two
feet. They were pronounced to be all
garter snakes. Many of them were a
yard and quarter long and an inch and
half in diameter. No snakes were
found in any part of the lot except
where the old swamp dirt had been de-
posted, and il is the prevailing opinion
that the swarms have been breeding
and increasing for quarter of a century.
As the men were not digging for
snakes especially, they did not dig be-
low the graded level, and Mr.. Topley
says that it is not at all improbable that
there may be 600 more reptiles yet in
the ground.-[Philadelphia Record.