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National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1873-04-11
Convertible Bonds,

Few people understand the real mean
ing OF convertible bonds. Here it is,
given by correspondent : A board of
directors Of railroad or any corpora
ton that issues bonds, finding the
operation of their property improbable
and running them in debt, have the
power by explicit statute to thus increase
the capital stock OF the company, sell
it, and apply the proceeds to make up
deficiencies and to the payment OF divi-
dends. 1t is very easily managed. Find
ing they must have money, the board
votes to raise it on convertible bonds"
One or two bonds are issued for the
whole amount, and are Immediately
converted into stock. Twenty four
hours accomplish the whole thing, and
the shareholders wake to read in the
morning papers that the capital of their
company has been doubled without their
knowledge, and that the stock is on the
market for sale for what it will bring.
Any one familiar with the stock trans
actions of the past fifteen years can
recall the wrongs perpetrated upon
stockholders by the sudden and unex-
pect 4 increase of capital stocks.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1873-04-11
The Brooklyn Murder.

The mystery that has enveloped the
murder OF Charles Goodrich in Brook
Ign, whose body was found in the base
ment of his own house, has been almost
impenetrable, and the detectives, crop
ing hopelessly in the dark, have eagerly
caught at one theory after another. The
theory of suicide was abandoned for
that of murder by woman's hand, and
this now gives place to the SUPPOSE
ton that Mr.. Goodrich fell victim to
the jealous rage of an unsuccessful
rival. The woman, who was arrested,
and who is in the custody of the police,
has put her suspicious into words, and
whispered them into the Chiefs ears,
and already dispatch has been sent to
Baltimore and other Southern cities,
and also to Havana, warning the police
to be on the watch for aSpaniard named
Roscoe, whose personal appearance is
very fully described. The parents of
Mrs. Myers state that the alleged MUIR
derer was a respected sutton of his
daughter, and she herself claims to be
assured that jealousy impelled him to
take vengeance upon his rival. The
prisoner still retains her self-possession,
and answers the searching inquiries of
the detectives with great composure
and assurance. If she is to be believed,
much of the mystery that has shrouded
one of the strangest of modern murders
has been cleared away, and the assassin
is known by name, even if he eludes
the vengeance of the law.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1873-04-11
The Last Witches Executed In Eng
land.

The following brief notice OF the last
persons who suffered from witchcraft in
these kingdoms is curious. In 1893, q
girl 10 years of age having eaten leaf
of sorrel, which she got from a reputed
witch, fell into commissions and vomit-
ing. She is said to have vomitted
needles, pins, feathers, an iron knife a
span long, egg shells, &c. The accused
was Immediately committed tothe coun-
ty Jail, and at the assizes held soon
after, was hanged and burned In
1922, at Dornock, Switzerland, an old
woman was accused OF being a witch
Her crime was, Transforming her
daughter into pony, and getting her
shod by the Devil, Of which crime she
was found guilty, and burned The
act against witchcraft was repealed in
England and Scotland about 1850 but
not in Ireland until 1921 !
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1873-04-11
A Wooden Railroad.

The wooden railroads in the vicinity
of Quebec are attr citing considerable
attention. 1t appears that there are
now 100 miles in operation. The gauge
is 4 feet s. inches. The running time
is about l6 miles per hour, but trains
have been run at the rate of 35 miles
per hour. The rails are made of maple,
4x7 inches, set up edgewise, and notch
ed into the cross-ties four inches deep,
an held by two wedges driven in the
no CHI on the outside of the rail- The
ties are 8 inches thick, and laid 20 inch
es apart. The cars have four wheels,
and some of the engines weigh 80 tons.
In frosty weather the driving wheels
have less adhesion than on metal rails,
but no considerable difficulty is expe-
from this cause. The rails will
last from two to four years, according
to the quality of the timber and the
of the traffic The cost of such
roads is from 81, 900 to $1,000 per mile.
They seem to be very well adapted for
light traffic, and, as soon as the business
Of such lines may require it, metal rails
may be substituted for wood without
any change in the equipments.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1873-04-11
How Bills Pass Congress.

Ex.Congressman Roosevelt, OF New
York, in lecture in that city gave a
very amusing illustration OF the manner
in which bills in Congress were read by
the clerk, showing the utter impossl'
bility of any member gathering their
import, because Of the rapidity and In
distinctness of the utterance.
The bill 10 sent to a committee Tor
consideration, the committee being
principally composed from the ranks OF
the party in power. When the com
mittee brings in II bill and recommends
its passage, the previous question is
moved. which means that all debate on
the subject shall be shut of. That is
the universal practice, and the minority
was powerless to amend or modify.
Their only hope is motion to adjourn
or n motion for recess, say to given
time the following day. 1t takes fiom
half an hour to an hour to count the
votes on each question, and when it Is
borne in mind that motions to adjourn
can be made nd infnitum, by simply
naming different hour, few minutes
earlier or later, it will be seen that this
was monstrosity and barbarism that
should have been done away with years
ago. The member who proposes the
previous question has one hour to dis
cuss his own bill. and more absNr1
and foolish practice could hardly be
imagined He, having control of the
bill, permits only those to speak upon
it whom he desires not more than six
are generally heard, so that the remain
ing 234 members are sitting in their
seats like fools. If the bill goes through
and is &isapproved of by the Senate,
conference committee is appointed, who
determine upon its character, and their
report is accepted without any discus
sion. Through such q committee on
the Civil Service bill sum of $780,
600 was voted the Board of Public
Works in Washington, without any ex-
listing claim or single provision for its
expenditure. The expenditure of that
sum could not be spoken against be-
cause it would involve the extinction
Of the whole measure, and yet we call
that legislation. When the question of
increase Of salaries came up, only an adj
dition Of 81 800 was proposed, but =.
conference committee increased it to
$4,000, and it was passed. Mr.. Roose-
welt then alluded to the extraordinary
power vested in the Speaker, who could
recognize only such members as he
pleased. When the Credit Mobilier
question came up in the House, the
committee reported the expulsion OF
two members, and failed to take any ac-
ton in regard to five others more or
less involved. Nine members spoke in
favor of the adoption of the report of
the CT nmittee nine spoke against it
by permission of the Speaker, and those
who wished to take more stringent
view Of the case and move for the ex-
pulsion of five others who were equally
implicated, could not obtain a hearing.
Before a member could be recognized
by the Speaker he must send up his
name and statement as to the point to
which he would address himself. He
asserted change was required, else
the effect of the evils would eventually
prove detrimental to the national honor
and national existence.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1873-04-11
Health and Talent.

1t is no exaggeration to say that health
is large ingredient in what the world
calls talent. A man without it may be a
giant in intellect, but his deeds will
be the deeds Of dwarf But, if he has
aquick circulation, good digestion, the
bulk, thews, and sinews of man, and
the alacrity, an! unthinking confidence
inspired by these, and, though having
but thimbleful of brains, he will either
blunder upon success or set failure at
defiance. 1t is true, especially in this
country, that the number of centaurs in
every community-of men in whom
heroic intellects are allied with bodily
constitutions as tough as those of horses
is small; that, in general, a man has
reason to think himself well off in the
lottery of life, if he draws the prize of
healthy stomach without a mind, or
the prize of a fine intellect with a crazy
stomach. But OF the two, a weak mind
III n II erculean frame is better than giant
mind in crazy constitution. A pound
OF energy with M ounce of talent, will
ac'r ave greater results than pound of
tslen. with an ounce of energy. The
frst requisite to success in life is to be
q good animal. In any Of the learned
professions, q vigorous constitution il
equal to at least fifty per cent more
brain. Wit, judgment, Imagination,
eloquence, all the qualities of the mind.
attain thereby force and splendor. to
which they could never approach with
out it. But intellec. in a weak BODY. is
''like goldin spentswimmer's pocket"
A mechanic may have tools Of the sharp
est edge and highest polish; but what
are these without vigorous arm and
hand !? OF what use is it that your mind
has become vast granary of knowledge,
II you have not strength to turn the
key9-Merchants' and Manufacturer
Bulletin.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1873-04-11

when the physical energies droop and the IN nd
becomes lethargic, it may be taken for granted that
the digeston is impaired and the liver derelist ~
its duty. Upon the condition Of the stomach and
liver depend the condition Of the blood, and upon
the quality OF that fluid depends the vigor Of the
body and the capacity for brain labor. 1t u.s. there
FORE Of the utmost importance TO men engaged in
active pursuits who subject to attacks Of bodi-
ly weakness aud mental stupor or indinert ce, TO
know from what source they can obtain immed tie
and permanent relief. The TOME and anti-bilious
stimulating elements combined in Hostetter's
stomach Bitters peculiarly adapt that genial pre-
paration to cases Of this kind. The rapidity with
which it rouses the dormant covers Of the mus Gu
lar ana nervous system, is marvellous. Acting first
upon the di digestive organs and through them upon
the fluids ofthe body, the nerves and the brain, it
renovates, refreshes and regulates, not only the
corporal powers, but the mind Itself AS debility
and its usual concomitant mental torpor depres-
sion, are often caused, and where they already
exist, are always aggravated by the damp and
variable weather prevalent in the spring months.
persons offeeble stamina and weak nerves, should
60 through a course of this agreeable stimulant at
TINS season, and indeed would derive great advan-
tage from taking it at least once day throughout
the EAR.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1873-04-11

A LIBEL SUIT FOR HALF A MILLION
The Chicago Inter- Ocean is troubled
by libel suit for halfa million, brought
by Mr. Joel H. Wicker, a wealthy
citizen, about whom the Inter Ocean,
some time since, published sensational
article. Mr.. Wicker had servant girl,
Sarah Galan, in whom he took great
interest, and he sent her away to school,
but, when she returned, he AYERS that,
at the instigation of friends, she COM
menced scheming for his property and
him, and to such an extent did she
annoy him that he at length married
her in self-defence. OF Wicker's part
in this affair the Inter Ocean printed
an account, which was not very fatter-
ing-quite the lev rise, in fact-making
him out as bold, bad, and unprincipled.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1873-04-11
Advertising ALWAYS PAYS.

An exchange in noticing the appear
nnce of daily city paper with sixty
seven columns of advertisements goes
on TO say;
Now this was in the city of New York,
where the sharpest traders on this con-
tinent, or any other, can be found
They believe that advertising pays.
And the immense revenue accruing to
the papers from this source enables the
PROJECTORS to spend hundreds Of thou
sands of dollars in collecting news to
make their journals what they are. But
how widely different is the view taken
by many OF our slow. easy-going people
from that entertained by the business
men Of New York respecting the value
OF advertising. The former seem to
begrudge every dollar paid to a news
paper for such service, and affect to be-
lieve that sit does no good"-that it is
money thrown away. And so instead of
contributing in this way to build up
first-class newspapers that might have
u more extended circulation and thereby
better promote their own business in
forests and those of their cities, they
allow their papers to languish and to be
conducted often at an actual loss to the
proprietors.
We say now-what we have said here
tofore-that there can be no better cri-
terion by which to Judge OF the enter
prise and prosperity of any city than
that furnished in the advertising ,ol-
umns of the local newspapers. If these
be filed with advertisements of bust
ness houses it proves that there are
wide-awake men there doing business,
who are endeavoring to do more. They
are not content to plod along in the old
way, but use every available means to
extend their BUSINESS and to build up
the community of which they form a
part. We say this because we believe
it to be truth, and not merely because
we want advertising.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1873-04-11

VoTE In New HAMrsHIRE.-Compl
returns from New Hampshire, with the
exception of one small town that last
year gave twenty Democratic majority,
give Straw, for Governor, 34,0l0 Wes-
ton. 81 ,9S1 Blackmar, 1,059 Mason,
sos; Straw's majority over all, 272. The
Republicans have two of the three
members of Congress, four of the five
Counselors, nine of the twelve State
Senators, and fifty majority in the
House.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1873-04-11
Advertising Medley.

series of airs TO a medley of newspaper
advertisements. The idea seems to us
to be a good one, and it has occurred to
us that we may help the composer lit
tie perhaps by arranging few advertise
ments in a suitable form for adaptation
to music. For instance, suppose it is a
tailor's advertisement that is selected,
We should work it up into some such
tender strain as this
Oh come into the garden, Maud,
| And sit beneath the rose,
| And see me prance around tho beds,
Dressed in my Sunday clothes.
OH come and bring your uncles, Maud
Your sisters and your aunts,
And tell them Johnson made my coat,
My wsistcoat, and my pants
This is pathetic and practical. The
verse is filed with sentiment and with n
sweet, melodious cadence peculiarly its
own and yet it makes Johnson's pants
charmingly conspicuous, and calls at
teltion to his waistcont, while it ideal
ICES. and spiritualizes that useful but
comparatively uninteresting article.
Then, say we went to set to music II to-
bacconist's advertisement. Would we
not choose some such fairy-like verse rs
this:
Gaily young Ferguson
Bought his cigar
Bought it ct Mulligans,
Whore the best are.
When he wants fine-cut, or
SnuH for his nose,
Gaily young Ferguson
Purchases those.
Few poets could soar rs we do thus
into the realms OF fancy with such a
theme; but it is ever thus with genius
when its salary is promptly paid, as ours
is. We would soar higher il the CON-
pensation we're larger. As it is, We have
given exactly the moneys worth. Or,
again: Suppose the composer desired
to wed grocer's advertisement to i'm
mortal music. We should give him q
chance with some such glowing imagery
as this.
Oh! say not love you because the molasses
iou purchased at Simpsons was golden and
The strip, the sugar, the jelly in glasses,
The crackers, the mackrel, know, were not
dear.
But when you camo to mo with Simpsons smok-
cd salmon,
And showed me his samples Of Limburgcr
cheese.
fel, that his claim to DO cheap was not gam
loved you, and said so, dear Jane, on my
knees.
II will be perceived here that the
mingling Of mackerel with emotion, and
Limburger cheese with heartfelt affec-
ton, gives to each object a peculiar e1-
altation, and, as it were, tends to flll the
sympathetic spirit with-hll it
Without never mind. Take another
case. We have An umbrella man to deal
with. We desire to embalm his adver-
tiseme in verse, and we therefore offer
it, lie us say, in the form Of serenade
Oh. wake dearest lilly,
And list while tell q
Story Of where you may
BUY an umbrella.
Oh go to McGuinnigan's,
Ask for gingham,
A silk or alpaca.
And make the man bring EN-.
II you want ribs put in,
Or new cover,
Come to McGuinnigau's,
Come with your lover.
We charge our German friend nothing
for these suggestions. As far as he is
concerned, we offer them in the interest
of art. If these songs--the labor of an
idle hour-shall make any sorrowful and
care-laden soul happier, or shall bring
consolation to any stricken heart, we
shall not only be amply repaid and
deeply gratitied, but we shall be exceed
ingly surprised. Sunday Telegraph.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1873-04-11

A friend of ours who is chief clerk in
the Governmental Dispensary, says that no
medicine chest is now complete without John
sons 4inodyne Linimem We always supposed
it was prescribed by law; il it is not. it ought
to be, FOR certainly there is nothing in the whole
mdterid niedicd OF 40 much importance to the
soldier and the sailor 40 JotnSons Anodyue
LilillnEil. NOm.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1873-04-11
For Loss OF APPETITE Dyspeps

For Loss OF APPETITE, Dyspepsia,
Indigestion, Depression Of Spirits and General
Debility in their various forms. FERRo-PHos-
PoRATED ELIXIR OF CALIsAYA made by CAswELL.
HAZARD 4 Co., New York, and sold by all drug
gists. il tho best tonic. As stimulant tonic
fol patients, recovering from fever or other
it has no equal. II taken during the
season it prevents fever and ague and other
feyers Com
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1873-04-11

THROAT AFFECTIONS AND HoARsENEss
All suffering from Irritation Of the Throat
md Hodrseness will be agreeablv surprised at
he almost immediate relief afforded by the use
Il Bro,rns bronchial Troches"- Com
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1873-04-11

ADvIcr.-Manly, who was hanged at
Alexandria, made a speech on the gall
lows, in which he said: whisky is the
death of me-" Whisky is the death of
naarly every man that dies on the gal
lows or in the felon's cell,
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1873-04-11

Veterinary Surgeons all over the coun-
try are recommending Sheridan's Cdrdhy 'ol.-
duion Yorders for the following trout r. in
horses Loss OF appetite. roughncss OF The
hair, stoppage Of bowels or water, thick water,
coughs aud colds, swelling Of the glands, worms,
horse all, thick wind, and heaves. Com.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1873-04-11
a WONDER OF MEDICAL SCIENCE.

"A WONDER OF MEDICAL SCIENCE"
may well be applied to DR.. Wistdr's Baisdm Of
Wiid Cherry. 1t is nearly half a century since
this remarkable remedy was introduced to the
public, and yet tho immediate and enviabe
reputation which it gained by its wonderful
cures of coughs, colds hopping cough, sore
throat influenza, consumption, and all bron-
chial complaints, is to this day fully sustained.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1873-04-11

FLAGd's INSTANT RELIEF.
to relieve all Rheumatic Affections, Sprains,
Neuralgia, etc. Tho best. the surest, and the
quickest remedy for all Bowel Complaints. Re-
lief guaranteed or the money refunded. Com.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1873-04-11

Duluth was electrified by the intelli-
genee that immense stratas of solid
metal had been found near its limits.
They proved to be piles of railroad iron,
and the Zenith City subsidized.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1873-04-11

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
most favored productions, and defy detection
('Oul
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1873-04-11
A CURE FOR
CoN9UMPTIoN.

For the cure Of this distressing disease there has
been medicine yet discovered that can show
more evidence Of real merit than ALIENS LUNG
BALsAM. This unequaled expectoraut for curing
Consumption. and all diseases leading to it, such
affections Of the throat, lungs, and all diseases
Of the pulmonary organs 10 introduced to the suf
ferinR pu bile after its merits for the cure OF such
diseases have been fully tested by the medical
faculty. The Balsam 10 consequently recommends
by physicians who have become acquainted with
So great success.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1873-04-11

The report is that the city of San
Salvador was destroyed by an earth
quake on the 4th of March.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1873-04-11

An absent minded man in Tennessee
used roll Of greenbacks - a stopper
10 his demijohn.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1873-04-11

To have elegant light Biscuits, Rolls,
Buckwheat Cakes. Fruit Dumplings, &c. you
should use Dooley's Yeast Powder. Ask vour
Grocer forit. Itis pure Baking Powder Com
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1873-04-11

DIR. Lloyd. Of Ohio, surgeon in the army during
the war, from exposure, contracted consumption
He says: have no hesitancy in stating that it
was by the use Of your Lung Baisam that am now
alive and enjoying good health"
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1873-04-11

best and Oldest Family Medicine.-San-
fords Liver Invioorator purely Vegetable Cdt.ar-
tic and TonicfOr Dyspepsia Constipation, Debility,
Sick Headache, Bilious Attacks. and all deri n xe-
ments OF Liver, Stomach and Bowels. Ask your
Druggist for it, Be,oare Of limitations.
ATTEND TO THE FIRsr SYMPTOMS OF CONSUMPTION
and that the disease may be checked in its Incl
piency, use at once DR.. Jayne's Rxpectorant safe
remedy for all affections OF the Lungs and Bronchia
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1873-04-11

Nathaniel Harris, Of Middleberry, Vt, says 81
have doubt 1t will soon become a elias cal RENE
a agent for the cure OF all diseases of the Throat
Bronchial Tub and Lungs"
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1873-04-11

Amos Woolly, NJ D., of Kosciusca Co, Ind, says
" For three years past l have used Aliens Lung
Bdlsdm extensively in my practice, and am satis s.
fed there is no better medicine for lung diseases
in use.n
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1873-04-11

Of the pulmonary orRans is introduced to the suf
ferinR public after its merits for the OF such
diseases have been fully tested by the medical
faculty. The Balsam is consequently, recommended
by physicians who have become acquainted with
s. great success.
WHAT THE DOCTORS SAY
ws0G w.i 8s
practicing physicians as well as druggists, and
take pleasure in recommending great remedy,
such as we know this to be-"
the war; from exposure, contracted consumption
He says; II have no hesitancy in stating that it
alive and enjoying good health"
Nathaniel Harris, of MiddIeberry Vt, says 81
have no doubt II will soon become classical RENE
dial agent for the of all diseases of the Throat,
Bronchial Tubes and Lungs"
Amos woolly, NJ. D., of Kosciusca Co, Ind, says
For three years past have used Aliens Lung
Baisdm extensively in my practice, and am salts
fed there is no better medicine for lung diseases
in use"
Physicians do not recommend medicine which
has no merit. What they say about
ALIENS LUNG BALsAM
can be AIKEN as fact. Let all afic cited test IL At
once, and be convinced Of its real merits
Al II
u is harmless to the most delicate child
l. contains no opium in any form.
Dir actions accompany each bottle.
CAUTION-Call for
ALIENS UN0 BALSAM
j. N. HARRIS a CO., Cincinnati, O.,
PRoPRIKToRs.
PERRY DAVIS 4 SON, General Agents.
Providence. R. l.
Sold BY all Medicine Dealers.
SALE By
JOHN =. HENRY. New York
gro. c. GOODWIN 4 CO, Boston.
JOHNSON, HOLLOWAY CO, Philadelphia