is <&a So fflE'ffSaiSysaißa IKCTgHMMgrTSIRR, Whole No 2916. Poor House Business. The I>ireet<r of the Poor meet at the Poor House on the 2d Tuesday of each mouth. £31*22133? & 00" BAMKERS, LEWISTOW N, PA., Collections and remittances promptly made. Interest allowed on time deposits. jani"i-ly. 3EO. W. ELDER, Attorney at Law, Office Market Square, l.ewistown, will at tend to Business in Mltilin.Centre and Hunting don counties mv 26 E. J. CTJIEEETSCYT, Attorney at Law, LE WIGTOWN, PA-, OFFERS Ins professional services to the citizens of Mifflin county Office tn Northeast corner <>f the tJfar. oud. next to Hoffman s store. myJ LYOHIDid COL'MY ."/Lutual Insurance Company. Capital. S'd.oOO.OOO. Company continues to issue p.diej-s of. fnsur- on Buildings and Personal Property, in Tov. n titrv, at cash or mutual rates. J tSIEt RASKIN, President. HIl'A BOWMAN, Secretary. JOHN" HAMILTON". Agent janl6 '67 Lewistown. Pa. 2?.. JOHN S. DAEI-aW, Practicing Physician, Stelleville. Mifflin County. Pa. T\A. DAHLEN has been appointed an Examining l) Surgeon for Pensions. Soldiers requiring • x.im inn'ion will find him at his orfiee in Belleville. 1 elleville, August 22. 1866.-JT DENTIriTS"Y. J. SMITH r ESPECTFULLY inform rite citizens oi Lewistown H and vicinity, fa few doors lrom the I own Hall, in Main street) that he is prepared todo all Kind of work in the line of ht profession in th ri ft .-.■.. one man- Iter—in Whole Sets. Paitial Sets, or Single leetn in serted on (fold. Silver, or Vulcanite Rise, in an elegant and workmanlike manner, and on the mo-t i.-asona ble terms. He guarantee* his work, or no pay Particular ;itt - uii>n j:i" It* the extr*ctiD|{ mi it niiiug of teeth in the moal approved manner. nr,T7-Uuii Teeth Extracted Without Pain! By ffl. R. Thompson. D. D. S, By a N'KAV PROCESS, without the use of f'hloro form. Ether, or Nitr-aisOx {dEm&r -* id,., and i- attended By no danger or Bad • ffi-.-t-. " ■ J ' 'dice a. -i M itket-t LEWISTOWN, where he can he found for professional*consultation from the first Moil lay . f each month until t!' - .. ! , Monday, when he will Be absent on professional BUM- Bess one week. 1 Sa (t-a j v&SILf-LS'& DENTIST. LFFKRS hi- professional .services to the citizens <•{ la'wistow n and vicinity. All in want of good, neat work-will d.. w.ll !■> give r.irn a call. He may >.e found •: ail times at his office, three doors east of K. M. A K Piatt's stora. \ alley street. npl9-l y * DENTAL CARD IR._ IVL- KEEVER, Sl'lUi KOX DENTIST. fil ed m the manner. *'{*s - given to diseased gums. All work warranted. 1 Jffi'-"it'Episcopal Parsonage, Corner of Main. and Water -Street*. NEW STOCK. - I hc siibsertlx'r has just received and win f|l keep on baud a-eh-t stock Of Men s BOYS fW and v..nth- B ■ •'.■ Ladle-'. Mis-es( l.tl * fSi- Ireii - Boots an.i Shoes ot various kinds and styles to which hew .old tovH-the attention of his friends mi t the public generally Asiti. his intention not to be undersold only. 1 nt'the*'sign of' the VtoSH ci! ti-xt d \° r r.Vo F " J ' " t0r "" JOB N CLARKE. MRS. M. E. STEWART, rn * vr*7 rr? jBDEi J /i-Xt Vrsl Market t., Lewislnwii, I lilies t: GENTLEM EN'.-i r I'RNIStI ING GOODS, kckl Cloaks. 11 ats, B nine,-. Ladle- Fine DJiKSS always on hand. Millinery and Dress-Making executfd in i\w inns* approved style. Lewistown, April lb, ISCO.ti REMOVED- J. A. & vV. R. McKEE HVotV^ValVw^ S Higtotmarket price paid in cash tor Hides. Calf Skins and Sheep Skins. - " * tl- 7 wanted, fbr witch the highest market prim- will be paid in Cash. Tailoring Establishment LSA -& tVA (2D -> ©ITJ. MERCHANT rULOR. has removed his shop to the b.iil lil.g I .i incrU known as the -green house, at th.- inter.- i tem Vmh-v and Mill street adjoining H. M. -v K. Pi et - o-rs where he cordially invites a.. Vrho ne<d ami ,ug m his line Good- and If"! 1 ' inings furnis:.. i uti 1 griitleroen's clothing made, in the iate-t style-, on -hort notice, and at reasonable prices. apll-tf WILLIAM LIND, his now op?n A NEW STOCK OF Cloths, Gassimeres An i VESTI NCS, which will be mttde up to order in the neat est and most fashionable styles. apl9 BEAU T Y. Auburn, Golden, Flaxen and Silken Curls. pROIM'CF.n hv the use of Prof. DEBREL'X" KRI - SMU LE (.'HEVEt'X One application warranted to our! the most straight and stubborn hair of either sex into wavy ringlets, or heavy massive curls. Has been used by the fashionables of Paris and London with the most gratifying results. Does no injury to the hair. Price by mail, sealed and postpaid si. De scriptive Circulars mailed free. Address MERGER, -it ITS & CO., Chemists. N0.28 River St., Troy. N. Y. Sole Agents for the I'nited States. feb6-ly WHISZKRS AND IXiRCED to grow upon the smoothest face in from three to five weeks bv using Dr.SEVIGNE'S RFS IWERATEUR C.VPILLAIRE. th most wonderful dis covery in modern science, acting upon the Beard and Hair in an almost miraculous manner. It has been i-t-d by the elite of Paris and London with the most flattering success. Names of all persons will be reg istered. and if entire satisfaction is not given in every instanee.tbe money will be eheerfulb" refunded Price by mail, sealed and postpaid. sl. Descriptive circu lar- and testimonials mailed tree. Address MERGER. SH I' ITS A CO.. Chemists. No. 255 River street. Troy. N" V.. Sole agents for the I'nited States. feb6-iy "crlsper coma. Oh ! she w-.s beautiful and fair, M'ith starry eyes, and radiant hair. Whose curling tendrils soft, entwined. Enchained the very hear! and mind. CI'ISPEII COMA. For Curling the lln'r of either Sex into Wavy >iml (Hussy Hinglets or He 11/ Massive Cutis. T>Y using this article Ladiesand Gentlemen can beau ! > tify themselves a thousand fold. It is the only ar tiele in the world that will eur! straight hair, and at the same time give it a beautiful, glossy appearance The Crisper Coma not only curls the hair, but invigorates, beautifies and cleanses it; is highly and delightfully perfumed, and is the most complete article of t'e kind ever offered to the American public. The Cris per C. .ma will be sent to any address, sealed and post paid for sl. Address all orders to W.L. CLARK k CO., Chemists. feli6-ly No. 3. West Fayette St., Syracuse, X. Y. EXCELSIOR ! EXCELSIOR !! CHASTELLAR'S HAIR EXTERMINATOR For Removing Superfluous Hair. TO THE ludiea especially, this'invaluabledepilatory recommends it.-elf as being an almost indispensi hle article to fumale beauty, is easily npplied.'does not burn or injure the skin, but nets directly on the roots. It is warranted to remove superfluous hair from low foreheads or from any part of the Body, completely, totally and radii-ally extirpating the same, leavingthe skip soft, smooth and natural. This is the only article used by the French, and is the only real effectual de pilatorv in existence. Price 76 cents per package, -■cut post-paid, to HIIV address. ~n receipt of an order, by MERGER. SH ("T l' 3 k Co., Chemists, feb6-ly 286 River street, Troy, N. Y. REPARATOR CAPILLI. Throw away your false frizzes, yotir switches, your wig— \r, : rejoice in y..ur r u 'tixuriaut hair. Come agist, come youthful, ouie ugly and fair. And rejoice In your own luxuriant hair. poR restoring hair upon bald heads (from whatever I* cause it rndv l ave fallen out) and forcing a growth of iiair upon the face it hasnoequal. It will force the beard to grow upon the sjiiooihc*t lace in from live to eight weeks, or hair upon bald heads in from two to three months. A few ignorant practitioners have as serted that there is nothing that will force or hasten the growth of the hair or heard Their assertions are false, as t house nds of living witnesses i froin I heir ou n experience) can hoar witness. Bui many will sav. how are we to distinguish the genuine from the spur ions? it eertaiuiy is difficult, as nine-tenths of the different Preparations advertised for the hair and beard are en tirely worthless, and you may have already thrown away large amounts in their purchase. To such we would say. try the Reparator Capilli; it will co-t you nothing unless it fully comes up to our representations. If your druggist does not keep it, send us one dollar and we will forward it postpaid, together with a receipt |.,r the money, which will be returned you on applica tion providing entire satisfaction is not given. Address W.L.CLARK k CO,Chemists, feb6-ly No. 3 West Fayette st, Syracuse, N. Y. There cometh glad tidings of jov to all. To young and to old, to great and to small; The beauty which once was so precious and rare. Is free for nil and all may be fair. By the use of CHASTE!. BAR'S WHITE LIQUID SIT AICEIj. For Improving and Beautifying the Complexion. Til E ino-t valuable and perfect preparation in use, for giving the akin a beautiful pearl-like tint that is i.nlv found in vottth. Itquickly removes Tan. Freck les, Pimples. Blotches. Moth Patches. Sallowness. Eruptions, and ail iinpurtties of the skin, kindly heal ing the same skin white and clear as ala baster It- use ean "not he detected bv the closest scrutiny, and being a vegetable preparation is per fectly harmless. It I- theonlv article of the kind used bv the French, and is considered by the Parisian :i, indispensable to a perfect toilet, t'pwards of 36.606 bottles were sold during the past year, a sufficient guarantee of its efficacy. Price only .5 cents. Sen thy mail, post paid, on receipt • f an order, by BERGEK. SHUTTS & CO.. Chemists. fe6-ly '2SS River St., Troy, N. Y. A 311 IB ®iD 8 J, The World Astonished AT Tlir WoNDERFI'L REVELATIONS MADK BY TUli GREAT ASTISoL'tOIST MADAME H A. PERRIGO. OHE reveals secrets no mortal ever knew. She re- O stores to happiness tht.se who, from doleful events. ' catastrophes, cms.-es in love, loss of relations and j friends, loss of money. Ac., have become despondent. 1 She brings together tliose long separated, givesinfor i million concerning absent friends or lovers, restores lost or stolen property, tells you the business you are best qualified to pursue and in what you will be most successful, causes speedy marriages and tells you the very day you will marry, gives you the name, likeness and* characteristic of the person. Stic reads your very thoughts, and by her almost supernatural powers un vei!s~the ilark and hidden mysteries of the future From the stars we sc.- tit the firmanenl—the malefic stars that overcome or predominate in the conhgura tion—from the aspects and positions ot the planets and the fixed stars in the heavens at the time of birth, site deduces the future destiny of matt. Fail not to consult the greatest Aslrologist on earth. It costs you hut a trifle, and von may never again have so favorable AM opportunity." Consultation fee. with likeness and ail desired information. sl. Parties living at a distance call consult the Madame by mail with equal safetynnj satisfaction to themselves, as if in person. A All tan. explicit chart, written out, with all inquiricsunswered untl likeness end. -ed. sent by mail on receipt of price above mentioned. The sir iciest secrecy will be mam- I tained. and all correspondencei returned or destroyed. 1 nefcren es of the highest order furnished those de i lit me th-iu. Write plainly the day ot the month and ; year in which vu were born, enclosing small lock ■ of t!air Address JltwM H. A. PERRIGO, j fcbGly * P. 0. DRAWER 263. BUFFALO. N. Y. | JgRISIIES Hoffman's. ' CEDAR-WARE at Hoffman^. j CORDAGE at 1 SWK FINDINGS at Huffman's. SOLE LEATHER at Hoffman's. | POCKET CUTLERY at Huffman^. TABLE CUTLERY at Hoffman's. BUILDING HARDWARE at Hoffman's. Ladies' Vests and Drawers, janSO, ] Al BRISMN'S. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 1867. mm mfii\ issbdum, THE NKW 5 ORK MICA ROOFIXO COMPANT, established | 1566) are manufacturing under Letters Latent the j B-st Article of Composition Roofing ever Olfered to j the Public. It is adapted to every style of Roof, steep ! or flat, and can be readily applied by any one. The I' S Government, after a thorough test of its j utility, have adapted its use in the Navy Yards, and upon Public Buildings. The Roofing is put up in rolls, and has only to be nailed to the Roof to make n Durable fire and Water-Proof Covering. We particniarlv recommend its use upon Buildings, Stores, rhurrhes, Fartorirs. Machine Shot s, Steamboat Decks, if. • MICA ROOFING PAINT, For coating TIN. IROV, or SITISOTE ROOFS. It forms a B'j'hj Equal to Three Coats of Ordinary Paint. No Roof can rust undent, and old leaky Roofs may be made permanently water proof and durable by its use. The Paint requires NO MIXIMI. but is ready to be ap plied with the ordinary paint brush. I Vict'}l per gal lon, which will cover two hundred square feet. Also manufacturers of Black Lustre Varnish, Tarred felt and Hoofing Pitch. Discount to the Trade. Circulars and Price List fur nished. Rights for counties sold at low rates. Address TIIE MICA HOOFING COMPANY, 194 Brunt/teniy, iV. Y. Frank Humphreys, 61 Itoyal st.. X. O.t Schofield Williams .t Co, Augusta. Ua.; Baldwin H. Woods Montgomery. Ala.: Thos. S. Coates. Raleigh, N. C.; F. A. Tucker- Richmond. VagHenry Wilson, Petersburg, Vn., Agents. ' jan23 T E AS! Teas for the People. No more Enormous Profits for Consumers to Pay. Fifty Cents to One Dollar per Pound Sav ed by Buying your Teas direct from the Imjiortcrs. T. Y. K KI.I.KY A CO., Importers of Teas, in connection with their large wholesale business, have determined to Introduce their Teas directly to consumers at Importers' prices, thus effecting a saving to the consumer of 40 to 60 percent. F imllles can now chili together for any kind or qualities of Teas, in packages of one pound and upwards, and we will send them a superior article of Tea at 5 per cent, above the cost of importation, bet some energetic la 1 v or other person in each neighborhood rail upon her nc iUatntances and take their orders for any of the follow ing named Tea., and when a club of ten. twenty, or more Is obtained, send to us an ! we w.l! send the Teas put up In separate packages, with the name of each person marked on 11. all enclosed in one box. As a FURTHER INDUCEMENT to t'ae person getting up the club we will send for his or her services, an extra complimentary package on ail or icrs of S3O and upward, li is perhaps not w ell understood win we can sell teas so very low; but when It Is taken iiii. i consideration that besides the original cost of impor tation, the Broker. .Speculator, Jobber, Wholesale Dealer <-i 1 Retailer, hits each to reap a large profit and the innu , hie Ca-rages, Cooperages, Insurances. Storages. Ac., which tea- have to p ass through before they reach the consumer, siil readily explain this. We propose to do away with seven-eights of these profits and expenses, and it now remains with the rcopl.z to say whether they shall save 50 cents to SI.OO per pound on every pound of Tea they purchase, or lie compelled to give their earulugs to a h<M of useless go-betweens. IVucaas and .SMM.I, D- SLERS wishing Teas to sell again, can be accommodated with small packages to suit their tra le, but no reductiou can be made, as these are our wholesale prices. PRICE LIST. Oolong. (Black i 70,80.00. SI.OO, sl.lO. best $1 20. per pound. English II , aklust. (Black I 80. SO. fl On. hest $1 25, per lb. Young Hyson. (Green) 85,23, Si,OG, extra $1.25. superior $1 fto, per pound. Mixed, (tin--n and Black] 70, 80. 90. host SI.OO, per pound. Imperial. [Green j $1 10. best (.or pound. Japan. $1 00,51.10, $1 2ft. hest per pound. Gun powder, (Green) $1.30, best $1.60 per pound. COFFEE DEPARTMENT. We have lately added a Coflee Department to our estab lishment, and allhuugii we cannot promise the consumer as cieat as.v lug as we can on Teas,(the margin for profit on Coifees bring very small.) yet we can sell Coffees fully 25 per cent, cheaper than retailers charge. Our Coffees come direct from the Custom House arid we roast anil grind them perfectly pure, put up In i or more pound packages, at at advance ul'2 cents pel pound. Our Wholesale I'rice—Ground Cotfees—l'ure Rio, 25. 30 cents per pound. Best Old Government Java, 40 cts. Best Cos ion. 40 cts S MXDI SU MON BY.— I'artles sending orders for less than s*i fur Teas ~r Coffees should send with their order a P. O. lirsit or the money, to save the expense of collecting by Express lint large orders we will forward by Express and collect on delivery. We shall b: happy at all times to receives call at our Warehouse from persons visiting the city, whether deal ers or not. T. Y. KKLLEY & CO, Late Keiley k Vought, Jan 23 3m 56 VtlaKY STREET, NEW YORK, Drew ' s Pate nt FOR OTJSI'IHS SOC2S yWMVS OK SIDE jE A JVC S _ THE greatest improvement of the ago, in this line of trade. Ist. It does away with the wrinkles on the instep, also, with the welted side seam which has injured so many feet and ankles. '2d. It makes the ■•a-iest sitting and host fitting hoot ever worn. This boot i- now manafuotnrod hv P. F. Loop, who holds the right of use for the county, and is prepared Jto furnish all who wish to wear this boot. A liberal dis count to dealers who wish to deal in these boots. Or ders filled at short notice. Prices greatly reduced on all goods at P. F. Loop's Shoe Store. febO 20.000 MAJORITY! To the Voters of Central Penna j," LECTION is over and ithas been decided bynbout Hi >o.(jo majority that the T> baeco and Cigars sold at Frvsi tiger's Tobacco and siegar Store cannot be surpassed, either in Quality or Price. Look at the Prices, get some of the goods, and com pare with all others, and you will be satisfied that you get the worth of your money at Frysinger's. Fry.si tiger's Spun Roll only <I.OO per pound. Fry si tiger's Navy Fry si tiger's Congress " " " Frysinger's Flounder " " " " Willelt Navy Orotioko l'wist •' " " " And other Plug Tobacco at 40 and 50 cts. per lb. Cut and Drv, 40 oid 50 cts. Granulated Tobaccos at 1 50 cts., 60 cts , 80 Cts.. SI.OO. $1.20. and $1.50 per lb. Fine-Cut chewing, at $1.40 and $1.20. Cigars at 1, 2. 3. 5 and lo et;,. each. Ptps in great variety; also Cigar Cases. Tobacco Pouches and Boxes, Match Safes. and all articles usually kept in a first-class Tobacco and Cigar Store. To Merchants, I offer the above goods at prices that will enable them to retail at the same prices that I a fuirpro.it. £ FRYSINGER^ Why Shiver With Cold, When you can Buy Knit Undershirts and Drawers SO CHEAP jan3o At. BltlSBI Vb. FARM of HO ACRES FOR S ALE, SITUATE in Wayne township, Mifflin county, on turnpike road, within I of it mile of" Atkinson s Mills, store, school, blacksmith, &c., and within 2i miles of Penna. It. it., about 70 acres cleared and the balance in excellent timber, prime oak, &e. This property will be sold very low and to suit purchaser. Persons wish ing to examine the premises will call on J. Glasgow, esq., or C. N. Atkinson, near premises, and for price and terms see or address A. J. ATKINSON, oct24tf Lewistown, Pa. POETRY. 'fj l * following hymns ar> familiar to most of our readers. They were sung at the children's jubilee on Sunday last: LITTLE THINGS. Little drop- of water, Little gr ns> of sand, Make the nighty oeean. And the 1 eauteous land. And the little moments, Humble thoueli thev be. Make the mighty ages Of eternity. So our little errors Lead the soul away From the paths of virtue, Oft in sin to stray. Little deeds of kindness, Little words of love, Make our earth an Eden Line the heaven atove. Little seeds ol mercy. Sown by youthful hands, Grow to bless the nations Far in heathen lands. I WANT TO~BE"AN ANGEL. I want to be an angel. And with lit#angels stand, A crown upon my forehead, A harp within my hand; There right before my Saviour, So glorious and so Gright, I'd wake the sweetest music, And praise him day and night. I never should be weary, Nor ever shed a tear, Nor ever know a sorrow, Nor ever feel a fear: But, blessed, pure, and holy, I'd dwell in Jesus' sight. And with ten thousand thousands, Praise him both day and nigbt. I know I'm weak and sinful, But Jesus will forgive. For many little children Have gone to heaven to live. Dear Saviour, when I languish, And lay me down to die. Oh. send" a shining angel To bear me to the sky. Oh, there I'll bo an angel. And with the angels -tand, A crown upon my forehead, A harp within my hand. And there before my Saviour, So glorious and so bright, I'll join the heavenly music. And praise him day and night. HAPPY LAND. There is a happy land Far. far away. Where saints In glory stand, Bright, blight as day. Oh. how they sweetly sine. Worthy is f r Saviour, King, Loud let his praises ring, Praise, praise for aye! Come to that happy land, Come, come away. Why will ye doubting stand, Why still delay ? Oh, we shall happy be, When from sin and sorrow free, Lord, we shall live with thee. Blest, blest for aye. Bright in that happy land, Beams every eye, Kept bv a Father's hand. Love cannot die. Oh, then, to glory run, Be tt crown and Kingdom won, And bright above the sun We reign for aye. BEALTIFUL HIYEE. Shall we gati er at the river Where bright angei feet have trod ; With its cry- al tide forever Flowing by the throne of God t Yes. we'll gather at the river, The beautilul, the beautiful river,— Gather with tite saints at the river, That (lows by the throne of God. On the margin of the river. Washing up it* silver spray, We will walk and worship ever, All the happy, golden day. Ere we reach the shining river, Lay we every burden down ; Grace our spirits will deliver. And provide a robe and crown. At the smiling of the river. Mirror of the Saviour's face, Saints whom death will never sever, Litt their songs of saving grace. Soon we'll reach the shining river, Soon our pilgrimage will cease ; Soon our happy hearts will quiver With the melody of peace. MISCELLANY. Uetuouolog). The Columbian, published at Blooms burg, Columbia county, relates the fol lowing singular case : For some time past the citizens of Williamsport have been in a state of intense excitement, arising from what seemed to be a well authenticated case of supernatural visitation. We have been at some pains to investigate the subject, not only because of its singu lar character, but because we have known the young lady who is princi pal in the affair, from her childhood. M iss Bebocca Owens, about whom all this excitement is raised, is the daughter of Mordecai and Louisa Owens, formerly of Berwick, in this county, where she was born and raised. We ri member her as a gay, laughing girl, who apparently never saw a trouble nor know a care. A few years ago her father died, and she went to live with an aunt who resides in Wil liamsport, where she became a mem ber of the Pine street Methodist Epis copal church. Ilor ago is about fifteen years. Not long since she observed that wherever 6he went singular noises followed her, or, if she remained stand ing, sounds like rapping with the knuckles were heard, and sometimes a scraping or scratching on the wall. At other times it would seem as if a heavy substance was being dragged over the floor. So frequent did those alarming sounds become that the girl, and finally the family, became alarmed, and betook themselves to prayer, lo increase their terror the spirit, it such it be, began to call her in an audible voice, using such expressions as' Becky, come with us, we want you: 'Becky, thev aro waiting tor you in hell Not only was her name used, but that of other persons. lEAWnSHPffiwsja mmEPiMisj ©S'S'syrfM'j) iPiaasso Oi) Saturday evening the pastor was called for, and at first he thought there must bo some collusion between the girl and outside parties, but investiga tion proved that she was not only in nocent, but was really suffering on account of these strange visitations. The minister, after satisfying himself on this point, called in another well known clergyman, but the 'spirits' wero not to be overcome by prayer, and mocked the supplicants. On Sunday morning the family took the girl with them to church, where the same noises wero heard and her name was again called, whereupon she got up and left. These sounds and voices were heard by all in her vicini ty. They followed her along the street, rapping and talking from the fences, from the ground, from board-walks in the street, and from places inaccessible to human beings. During her absence from the house the same phenomena were observed. At class meeting on the same Sunday the same voices and noises were heard. One of the hymns commenced about as follows: " If you want to go to heaven, You must be followers of the lord." No sooner had this been sung than the voice returned : "You must be lovers of the Devil. Or you can't go to hell when you die." A pious old lady and gentleman took her home with them to stay one night, and Miss Owens slept with the lady, while the gentleman kept watch at the foot of the bed. About midnight the ominous sounds were again heard, Miss Owens being sound asleep, but in a few moments a heavy crash at the head of the bed awakened her. This was succeeded by sounds of sweet music, which apparently came from the walls, and to which all three listened in amazement. At one time, when the calls for ( Becky' were unusually strong, the aunt said, ' You shall not have Becky;' the voices returned 'We will have Becky!' The aunt asked 'What do you want with her?' The reply came ' We want her to go with us to hell.' It is needless for us to recapitulate all the incidents of this singular mat ter. Hundreds of people visited Wil liamsport to prove the truth of the statements or rumors that were flying abroad. Many efforts were also made to detect imposture, but as yet the mystery remains. Somo assert that a gang of devil worshippers reside in that city, while others say they are only a band of spiritualists. The effect on the girl was nearly to dethrone her reason, and at one time she was taken with a fit during which many supposed her to be dead, and straightened out her limbs and bound up her jaws. However, she came to, and last week accompanied her mother, who had been sent for. to Wiikesbarre. The mother believes her to be bewitch ed. She has been offered enormous sums to expose her daughter to the view of the curious populace, but she has refused. We deeply sympathize with our young friend, and sincerely trust this mystery will be cleared up, and if she has been mado the victim of heartless scoundrels that they may be properly punished. A Snake in a Woman's Stomach. The wife of Mr. Parker, who recent ly purchased an interest in the Ana mosa stone quarry, has been made cog nizant of the terrible truth that she has within her stomach a living snake or lizard. For the past five years she has suffered almost everything possi ble for a human being, and was sup posed to be gradually dying with con sumption. Some two weeks since a German physician om Lisbon, Linn county, being in town, was requested to make an examination into her case and see if any remedy could be devised to relieve her intense sufferings. Tho physician visited her and bo came at once satisfied that there was a living animal within her stomach.— On last Thursday tho starvation pro cess was begun and continued for five days, little or no nourishment being taken. During this time the animal repeatedly movedupward and into the throat, producing terrible and almost fatal strangulation, and making it ne cessary to administer salt to drive it downward. At such times the lower part of the throat would be pressed outward in a most perceptible manner. On Monday last the attempt was made to dislodge the loathsome crea ture by placing a pan of heated milk near tho patient's mouth and permit ting her to inhale the steam.. A poul tice of onions and garlic .was applied to the stomach but, through misunder standing, the onions were cooked and their strength thereby mostly destroy ed. Tho experiment, however, was tried, but tho animal moved up only a short distance, a green slime being emitted from the mouth. I The patient is greatly prostrated by Vol. LVII. No. 16. abstinence an<l terrible suffering, but another effort will soon be made to re lieve her. although it seems almost cer tain that the animal, whatever it is, has grown so large as to make its egress through the throat impossible. Wo understand that the patient believ ed her tormentor to be a snake ! The case is attracting great interest, and any new developments will be carefully noted for the benefit of our readers — Avamosa (Iowa) Eureka. August last, a little girl, liv ing near Oswego, left her home to pick berries and never returned. On Thurs day last five or six lads went out hunt ing. and during the day come upou a spot where a large number of snakes were discovered and killed. Near this they discovered an opening containing a human skeleton, from which every particle of fiosh had been taken, leav ing the bones as white as ivory. There can be no doubt these were tbe re mains of the missing child, who prob ably being tired, seated herself near this horrid den, and was attacked by the reptiles in large numbers and kill ed. The discovery has shocked the whole community. The matiimonial market, re j marks an exchange, about this time of j year is pretty firm, but the different | qualities of stock thrown upon the market make the fluctuations frequent. 'Sweet sixteens' are active but not up to the demand, and 'go off at previous figures. Lasses of 'twenty,' 'brisk/ and sales more'lively.' Misses'of age' weak and fully up to the demand. Un married aunts on the decline. Old maids are active and the market is stocked Bachelors, in swallow tailed coats, seedy and disconsolate. Spruce bachelors, of thirty, steady, with a prospect of few sales. Young and fascinating 'swells' in good demand, and sales are quoted at 'handsome figures.' The market closes very brisk, with heavy stocks on hand. Scene at the Telegraph Office.- —Fond Wife —fTo telegraph operator) —Oh, sir ! I want to send a kiss to my bus i hand in Liverpool. How can Ido it? Obliging Operator—Easiest thing in the world, ma'am. You've got to give it to me with ten dollars, and I'll trans mit it right away Fond Wife—lf that's the case, the directors ought to put much younger and handsomer men in your position, i (Operator's indignation is great.) BgU'Can you do all sorts of casting here? said a solemn looking chap at j the iron works the other day. 'Yes,' said Frank, preparing to take ! his order; 'all sorts.' 'Well, then/ returned the solemn | inquirer, 'I would like to have you cast j a shadow.' He was immediately cast out. At what age do dogs end their i existence ? Saus-age. B®, The oldest business in the world | —the nursery business. Pennsylvania Railroad. Trains leave Stations in this county tm follows: LEAVE WESTWARD. Bait. Phil'a Fast Emi* Ex. Ex. Mail. Line, grant, a. m. a. m. p. m. p. in. a. m. Lewistown, 4.31 5.35 4.06 6.20 10.27 Granville, 4.14 10.37 Anderson, 4.20 10.47 MeVeytown, 5.04 4.37 11.08 Manayunk, 4.49 11.26 N. Hamilton, 5.04 11.43 LEAVE EASTWARD. Phil'a Fast Day Cin. Ex. Line. Ex. Way. Ex. a. in. a. m. a. m. a. m. p. in. Lewistown, 12.17 6.37 11.06 10.15 6.18 N.Hamilton, 9.15 Manyunk, 9.30 MeVeytown, 9.42 Anderson's, 10.00 Granville, 10.08 Fare to H&rrisburg $210; to Philadelphia 5 85; to Altoona 2 50; to Pittsburgh 6 60; to Baltimore 5 20 ; to York 3 20. The ticket office will be open 20 minutes before the arrival of each passenger train. D. E. ROBESON, Agent. Galbrailh & Conner's omnibusses connect with all the passenger trains, and take up and set down pas sengers at all points within the borough. Orders are requested to be left at the National House. EXCELSIOR Photograph and Art Gallery, LATE IJL KkIIOLDEH'S. MCEWEN- 5 now furnish the pub lic with Likenesses, from the tiniest Gem to a Portrait or life size Photograph. We have the only Solar Camera at work in the Juniata Valley, and desire the pub lic to call and examine what Mr. Burk holder (an accomplished and well known artist) and others have pronounced "a success." Look at the array: Gems, Albatypes or Ivory- Ferrotypes, types, Mel ai n< >types, Photo- M i n iatu res Ambrotypes, Cabinet Photos., & Card Photographs Portrait or Life size Vignettes, Photographs- Photographs for i plain or in colore, oval frames, | Ac., Ac., Ac. Our work is executed in the best ■ tyle, plain or in colors, and at the lowest i a es. Call at McEWKNH. N. B.— instructions to students given at fair atee. ap4tf
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