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National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1873-09-26
A WOman's Scalp Torn OF.

The following terrible story is told in
a special telegram from Oshkosh, Wis
cOnsln:
"The girl, Amelia Grumell, who had
her scalp torn off in a shingle-mill, is
still alive and will probably recover.
She was working under a shaft which
was going at the rate of 200 revolutions
per minute, when her hair, which was
very long, caught in the knuckle-joint,
and in an instant it was torn entirely
from her head, taking with it all the
flesh and muscles on her head. From a
line drawn around from each eyebrow
her skull was left white and bare, with
out a trace of blood or flesh. The
strangest part of the accident is that she
felt little or no pain, declaring that
when it was being torn off all that she
realized was tickling sensation in her
head. She coolly walked out of the
room and waited patiently for a buggy
to take her home. Her only regret was
the fright it would give her mother.
The scalp, with its beautiful long locks
of hair, was curled and entwined round
the shaft at the Joint, and when the mill
was stopped it was taken down, but no
one had sufficient presence of mind to
replace it upon her head. 1t is nearly
perfect, and the doctors have deter
mined to tan il with the hair on, so that,
if the girl RECEIVERS, it may be used as a
wig. The case is one of the most re-
markable on record, and has created
feeling of intense Irror here"
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1873-09-26
Black Silk Suits.

Black silk suits remain the most de-
sirable dresses for fall and winter says
fashion journal, and are designed for
house and street alike. A stylish model
from one of the best Partisan houses
has four lengthwise graduated puf's,
each about six inches wide at the bot
tom, down the front breadths. These
putis are not gathered, but are held in
reversed pleats, and are edged by a
milliner's fold. On the back are five
bias gathered hounces that cover the
skirt. A Pompadour hustle holds the
founced breadths out in narrow
graceful slope, and draws the front
widths close to the person. With this
- the demi-polonaise just described
trimmed with bias band, piping, and
yak lace. The coat sleeves are trimmed
to represent deep cuff, and the neck
has a revers and collar. A second suit
has the front breadth covered with an
entire breadth of silk, pulled, and held
in twenty very full reversed pleats,
while the side breaths are covered with
shirred puffs. In the back is a deep
Spanish tlounce with rutlles and side
pleating. A black silk house dress with
demi-train hns three clusters of crescent
shaped pleatings, forming putfs on the
front breadth, with rows of fringe and
passementerie, made entirely of Jet,
separating the putfs. This skirt has no
flounces, but its back breadth is formed
into three pufls, one after the other,
down the skirt. The pretty basque has
ruff and collar of black silk, lined with
pale blue.
An elegant carriage dress of plum
blue silk has a straight fold with black
and gilt japanese buttons upon it
passing down the two front seams. A
box pleating trims the foot of the front
breadth, and two wide founces ruffled
on the edge are on the back breadths.
There are two hanging chatelaine
breadths behind, by way of an over
skirt, and sloped silk piece is sewed
under the folds, giving the effect of
polonaise. The basque is pointed be-
hind, and has three cords on the edge.
A low rounded revers trims the front of
the corsage, and there is also a stand
ing English collar of the silk. Coat
sleeves with two pointed cuffs piped on
the edge. A black silk dress is made
in the same manner, with pearl or else
jet buttons on the fold.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1873-09-26
High Prices for Cattle.

The highest prices for cattle ever OBJ
tanned in the New World or the Old
were brought by the leading specimens
of the improved short-horn herd, sold
near Utica, n. y, the other day mt auc-
ton. The sum of two hundred and
sixty odd thousand dollars, paid for fif-
teen COWS appears almost incredible.
But rs some of the most noted breeders
of fine stock from England and from all
the most famous embarrassing districts
of the United States were the bidders
and purchasers at this sale the prices
obtained were bona fdc, puzzled II
practical farmers of the old school may
be to account for the outlay of forty
thousand six hundred dollars, or of even
thirty-five thousand, or twenty-five
thousand, or ten thousand for single
COW. But we see that the time has
come when fancy cattle bring fancy
prices, and that the picture dealers,
with their cold masters" are no longer
to have the monopoly of fancy prices,
These high sums obtained for improved
stock, however, in encouraging our
stock raisers to procure and improve
the choicest breeds, will have good
effect in promoting generally the pro-
duction of the finest COWS and the best
beef, milk and butter that can be OBJ
tanned from the choicest stocks and the
best attention to this important branch
of the neces3aries of life.
1t appears that one of the fortunate
cattle raisers, upon one hundred and
eleven Of his blooded cattle disposed of
at this sale, realized clear profit of
one hundred and fifty thousand dollars.
Here is an example which cannot fail
to inspire host of other cattle raisers
to 60 and do likewise. Here are pre-
miums worth contending for, and here
is line of business for sure profits
which cannot be exhausted. Doubtless
the cattle breeders of our State fairs
now being held or soon to come on will
appreciate the advantages of their po-
sition from this Utica SALE and we shall
have this season throughout the coun-
try finer displays of improved stock of
all kinds than at any season heretofore.
Thirty thousand dollars is considered
a fancy price for a blooded horse of the
best pedigree but when choice COW
brings forty thousand six hundred dol
lars. and at this price is purchased to
be carried over to England, our Amer
lean cattle raisers may well be proud of
the high distinction they have won and
of the boundless fields they command
for producing the finest cattle in the
world.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1873-09-26
4 Baby Show.

The st, Clair (Mo, County Agricul
tural and Mechanical Association com.
bined n baby show, open to all corners,
in connection with other attractions OF
their fair. The results are thus de.
scribed by correspondent of the st.
Louis Democrat I.
After the babies were seated ii was n
beautiful sight. Thirty-four little noses
evoked admiration; sixty-eight little
fs.s alternately churnod the air, and
were crammed into thirty-four little
mouths; sixty-eight little eyes were
fixed upon vacancy; siYty-eight little
lungs were inflated, ready for starter;
sixty-eight little legs stuck out straight,
and $40 little toes sawed the air. 1t
was beautiful sight, and presently
there arose sound not altogether ms at
tractive as the sight. Then the Com
mittec went to work and the crowd
looked on curiously. The Committee
consisted of one gentleman and five Ia
dies, the latter all mothers. The babies
were seated in rows, and the examiners
passed along, attentively regarding
each one. As they passed by the flush
came and went in many II mothers
cheek; feverish light came into each
mothers eyes as she gazed hopefully
upon the impassive faces. Little faith
would any one of them put in the de-
cision that robbed her darling of all the
praise. At length the verdict was
agreed upon, and it was announced that
the children would be driven around
the ampbitheotre before the decision
was given.
The first prize, a sewing-mnchine,
was mounted in n spring wagon, the
Committee occupied the second. and
eight followed, filed with the babies
and their mothers. Slowly they moved
around the ring, while from out 10000
throats poured noise like thunder.
Once more the wagons drew up at the
booth and discharged their squalling
freight. Then the decision was an
The blue ribbon was award
ed to Frances Victoria, aged one year,
daughter of Mrs. Kate Phelps, for being
the handsomcst, best formed, most
sprightly, and finest for size and beauty
under two years. The prize was n 800
sewing machine. The baby is from
Chester, Chester County. The white
ribbon, or second premium, was award
ed to thirteen months old baby, new
er named, the daughter of Mrs. Edward
of Belleville. The prize was
$50 in cash. The bouquet, or third
premium, was awarded to twins, Mar
garet and Mary, aged four months, the
daughters of Mrs. Josephine Schroeder,
of Belleyille. r. &. prize was $40 in
cash, offered by Mr. A. G.. Badgley, a
bachelor, and the cashier of the Peoples
Bank.
There were pale faces as the verdict
was rendered, and there were fearful
eyes rs thirtyone mothers turned away.
But one incident occurred to mar the
in the show. It had scarcely
closed when it was reported that one of
the two twins who took the third prize
had been seized with spasms. The best
medical attendance was summoned, but
the child died.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1873-09-26
Singular Conduct.

Some weeks ago little child fell into
the ornamental water in Regents Park,
London, which is known to be nowhere
more than four feet deep, and three
men declined to rescue it from death.
upon the ground that "they were not
gong to wet their clothes" Again.
last week child fell ont of its mothers
arms into river in London, and two
men who were fishing close by declined
even to reach out their rods for the lit
tie thing to grasp at, upon the ground
that 1.-THE top Joints might come off +"
and be lost In both cases the little
victims were drowned, and there is no
law that can punish these wretches for
their conduct.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1873-09-26
A Chinese Claimant,

History tells us, says the Pau MAI
gazette, that one day during the reign
of the Chinese Emperor Woo a gentle
manly young man, dressed in Imperial
yellow and seated in sedan chair COW
cred with the same material, presented
himself at the gate Of the capital, and,
in reply to the questions of the officer
on guard, announced himself to be the
eldest son of the late Emperor, whose
death had been publicly proclaimed and
bewailed some years before. The news
of the illustrious stranger spread like
wildtire through the city, and the man
darins fastened to seek an audience
that they might offer their allegiance to
their rightful sovereign. One of their
number, however, more astutc than the
rest, took with him pair of handouts
and detachment of police, and on en-
tering the pseudo-lmperial presence
walked straight up to the gentlemanly
young man, and, instead of joining in
the general kotow, fastened the mana
Giles on his wrists and handed him over
to his followers. His next proceeding
was to introduce him to the torture
chamber IN his Yamun, and there, we
are told, the sight of the various instru-
ments hanging from the wall produced
a visible effect on the claimant, who,
after some slight hesitation, acknowl-
edged that, far from having any right
to the Imperial yellow, he was the son
of poor parents, and that he had been
induced to personate the lost heir-appa-
rent by reason of the strong likeness
which he bore to him. This confession
was duly reported to the Emperor Woo,
who, after careful consideration, or
dered the adventurous young man to be
cut into ten thousand pieces.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1873-09-26
Equal 10 tho Emergency.

II is not now permitted in the Eng
lish Indian army for IN officer TO chase
tise his native attendant, and if this
happens IN the presence Of witness,
the "sahib" is fined five pounds. A
certain young ensign having cause to
be displeased with his native, accord.
ingly called him into his bathroom, and
addressed him in these words: ~ have
sent for you here, where there can be
no witnesses, to give you precious
good thrashing." But, sahib, you
must not; it is forbidden" "What do
l care Nobody will ever know, for
nobody can see or hear us. ooh,
sahib VERY pitifully), "but is that
really true 2" "Yes, il is" " Very
good" with rapid change of maimer);
" then I shall thrash sahib." And he
did IT,
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1873-09-26
UNSOLICITED EVIDENCE OF ITS MERITS

DR., A. l.. SCOVlLL is the inventor Of several
medical preparations which have become very
popular, aud have been literally used. Among his
inventions are " Hairs Balsam for the Lungs and
Liyerworth and Tar.n For the past ten wears a
better remedy has been offered to the public Read
the following letter from DIR. sCOVILL referring
to 1t:
MEssBs. j. N. HARRIS Co;
GentS-I make the following statement from n
perfect convi tion and knowledge of the benefits OF
ALIENS LUNG BALsAa in curing the most deep
seated Pulmonary Consumption; have Witnessed
its effects the Young and the old and can trul
say that 1t is by far the best expectorant remedy
with which am Acquainted. For Coughs aud an
the early stages Of Lung Complaints, / beneve il
to be certain cure, and If every family would keep
IT by them ready 10 administer upon the first APP
be very few cases of fatal consumption. 1t causes
the phlegm ana matter 20 raise without irritating
producing constipation Of the bowels. 1t also gives
strength to the system, stops the night-sweats
and changes all the morbid secretiOns to a healthy
state. Yours, respectfully,
A. L. sCOvTLL
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1873-09-26
That Snake.

The poet SAKE sent this sentiment tc
a friend the other day:
You have heard Of =" the snake in the grass.
my boy.
of the terrible snake in the grass
But now you must know,
Mans deadliest foe
Is snake Of a different class.
Alas
lis the venomous snake in the glass!
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1873-09-26

The largest cheese factory in Yer
mont is at Jericho, in Chittenden
County, where it at present takes the
milk of seven hundred and fifty cows
a number which will be increased to
one thousand next year-and turns out
about thirty cheeses day, of fifty
pounds each, from about ten thousand
pounds of milk.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1873-09-26

There is no disease flesh is heir to
more troublesome to manage than rhuematism
II comes when you least expect it, and general
ly remains till it gets ready to go away. The
most conspicuous remedy for this complaint is
Jolt1tSonS AnOd1Hc Liume,u. - Com.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1873-09-26

The Clinton LA. y Patriot gives the
exploits of two boys One, from
fourteen acres of land, made a net
profit of 1907, and the other, from thirty
acres, cleared $1,S46. In both cases,
land, implements, animals and labor
were hired, the boys beginning without
a penny.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1873-09-26

Scarfs OF thin white India cotton and
OF bamboo, with gay Roman bars for
borders, are tied around black or white
hats worn in the country by young
ladies. Those with black striped Dor
ders and fringe are also very stylish.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1873-09-26
ua. loss oi Annniiie. Dysnensln, In.

For loss OF Appetite, Dyspepsia, In,
digestion. Depression Of Spirits and General
pebility. in their various forms, FERno-Pnos-
rnonAfp ELIXIR of CALIsAYA made by GAswEIL,
uA2Anp Il o., Now York, aud sold by dHdrugg-
mai IL tLo best TOME As n stimnlant tonic
FOR patioutr, recovering from Fever or other
sickness, 1t has no eqral II taken during the
season it prevents fever and aBuo ANA othor
intermittent foVers, Tom.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1873-09-26

TRY IT.-A Tonic and Alternative
medicine, the invigorating and reguat-
ing properties of which actually length
en- life, and add to the capacity for its
enjoyment, is within the reach of every
member of the community. No invalid
who has recourse to DIR. WALKERS VINE
GAR BrrTERs will hesitate to concede to
it these invaluable qualities. 1t is a
stomachic and corrective of unrivaled
efficacy, yet being free from alcohol, it
Is not an ercitant. Its anti-bilious
operation is more direct, speedy, .and
certain than that of any of the danger
Gus mineral salivants, and as an aperi-
ent, it gently removes any distractions
that may have accumulated in the low
er intestine, without producing either
irritation or pain. In fact, it's wonder
full remedial effects are maaccoBpanied
6y any draWbdck. OF all medicines, it
is the most harmless and salubrious.
As an appetizer, it is far ahead of any
of the alcoholic nostrums that momen-
arily stimulate the palate; while us
means of renovating weak and torpid
stomach, it stands alone among modern
remedies. & ON.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1873-09-26

Two or three doses of .Moridan's
Cacaby Condition Po,cderS will cure horse
of any common cough or cold. and the very
worst cases may be cured in few weeks. We
know this from experience Com.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1873-09-26
Ut SAVED MY LIFE.n
COLUMBIA, ALA, March 6, 1873,

VULUMBIA, ALhi MdFCN . I1fo,
j. N. HARRIS & Co:
Dear SrS-I am taking ALIENS LUNG BALsAM fer
Glsease OF the Lungs OF thirteen years standing
! nave used every remedy offered, and this is the
only remedy that has given me any relief. l know
1t saved my life last spring At that time / com.
menced using it. and received immense relief
1t stopped on my lungs in ten hours. You are at
perfect liberty to publish this letter. for the bene-
tit Of suffering Humanity, and with respect,
/ remain, Yours truly,
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1873-09-26
THE BRowNs AND BLACKS produced by

that sterling preparation, CRIsTADoRo's EXCEL
sIoR HAIR DYE. cannot be excelled by Nature ;
its tints challenge comparison with Natures
Com.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1873-09-26

We advise those desiring to become
Agents for really Valuable Books to address pos
tai card to 7. Ellwood Zell Phila.. for circular
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1873-09-26
lie HOUSEHOLD PANACEA.
AND
FAMILY LINIMENT
No. as Fulton Stree,
For sal by all Druggists.

nest and Oldest Family Medictue.-Son
ords Lirer inui9ordtor-a purely Vegetable Cdthar
tc ana Ionicfor Dyspepsia Con st PATTON Debility
SICK Headache, Bilious Attacks, and all deranre,
ments OF Liver, Stomach and Bowels. Ask your
Druggist for it, Beudre Of limitations.
GLOOMY STATE q the Mind, a Duh Headache
want OF energy, disposition to magnify every
evil sense of weariRess, and a Discrimination TO
motion, are some OF the mptoms which indicate
uera cement OF the Liver or Bilious system
speedy reief from so miserable a condition can he
tive Pills 1"
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1873-09-26

FLAda's INSTANT RELIEF has stood
,xon,y wears test, IL warranted TO give im'e-
GIaie relief to all Rheumatic, Neuralgia, Head
par and Iack aches, or money refunded,
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1873-09-26

~ you have Chills, periodic headache or any bad
feeling caused by malaria. shallerberQer's pills
VII remove the trouble at once. They are an
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1873-09-26
Prepared by a Regular Ihysician.-

MONEY Made rapidly with stencil Key Check
NJ OUTFITS. Catalogues, sam pies and full partio-
ua Free q NJ Sppncer, M Hanover St Re ct
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1873-09-26

according to directions, and remain long
unwen, provided their bones are not de.
stroyed by mineral poison or other
means, and vital organs wasted beyond
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1873-09-26

There are many ladies who will not
bend, but none, alas, who can't be
beaued.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1873-09-26
Farm, Garden and Household,
Seeding = Side IIiii.

How am / to prepare for n clover lot,
tho side OF n high, gravelly hill, red
clay subsoil, from which tho original
forest has just been cuty Reply by the
Hon. George Geddes
This hillside must be covered with
stumps, and is probably wanted for n
pasture, and the owner wishes TO get il
INTO grass, and supposes that clover
pe the best crop to raise. Giving advice
based upon this supposition, il would
be to SOW the ground this Fall with
wheat or rye, and SOW with the grain or
soon after II is sown four TO six quarts
OF timothy seed and ms much orchard
grass on each acre, and next spring,
Just Ms the frost il leaving the ground
follow with six quarts of clover seed.
The crop of wheat or rye can he har-
rowed in among the stump-, and toll
erably good seed bed formed, and the
three kinds Of sced will, in all proba-
bility take" on this new ground, and
after the grain crop is harvested the
grasses and clover will cover the whole
surface. In time the roots of the stumps
Will rot away and natural grasses will
come IN aid OF those sown, and n per-
manent pasture will be had on the
ground never plowed. The question
comes in such form that ! nm led to
inform the inquirer that red clover is
not perennial, and that she can only
look for two years full growth from it.
By using gypsum (plaster) on the field
and not feeding it Off very close, but
allowing some of the clover to perfect
ats seed, there will some plants be
found mixed among the grasses of the
held always, but they will be but n small
part OF the whole crop of pasture or
hay, whichever use may be made of the
ned. Red clover is a plant that seeds
down INTO soil, long tap root, but
never covers the surface with dense
sod, as do the natural grasses thus il |
is always best to SOW some of the prasses
with the clover seed, when it is intended /
that the field should not be very soon |
plowed. White clover is plant of
quite different habits, and has fibrous
roots that do not reach far into the
ground. Here fields keep in perma-
nent pastures and plastered abound in
white clover that comes, no man knows
how, but here it is in great abundance.
and makes the best of pastures for
cows giving milk. / have had pastures
that We're nearly MS white, when Inc
clover was in full bloom, ms Tnen GOV.
cred with snow, and never SOW, d onv
seed of white clover, nor has INV Other
person, ON the land. But plaster had
oeen freely used ard the land lightly
pastured. '''
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d. d. Poor.

such, my suffering friends are the Il tiers rcceiv-
ed dallv, ana do YOU doubt for moment the flea
cy of this valuable medicine Be in time. and take
to your home bottle Of ALIENS LUNG BALsAM.
You will fiud in il a glorious prize, and a never.
failing friend in time OF need.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1873-09-26

INDIAN DIARRHEA CURE.-The wonder
1 full SHosHoNE remedy acts almost instantly.
Purely vegetable and perfectly harmless. DiscOv-
cred by r. r. Wolfe interpreter for the shoshone
tribe If India Sent on receipt of 10 cts Address
X H. WOLF Wells Elko County, NevadH.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1873-09-26
A SOVER EIGN AIM

Can be found in that gre aid reliable family
Medicine
ALLEN LUNG BALsAM,
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Pure Peruvian Guano.

This is undoubtedly the best COM
mercial magure a farmer can buy. as il
contains the largest amount of ammonia
salts, readily available to plants. with
enough phosphate of lime in soluble
condition for growing plants but the
Guanape guano now substituted as the
Peruvian, fails in supply, and although
imported by the agents of the Peruvian
Government, is of variable quality. and
generally deficient in ammonia. The
advice of J. b. Lawes, the great ex-
perimenter of Rothhamsted, now is to
substitute nitrate of soda and super
phosphate of lime for Peruvian guano,
as producing the same effect at a cheaper
rate.