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Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1875-02-27

WEST TOPSHAM. Last week, OH
Wednesday. a boy by the name of
Sumner, from Corinth, driving an
OK team for Henry Jackman of East
Topsham, while trying to bind his
load of logs, was caught by his
right hand between the logs and
chain and held captive for about
two hours before help could be got
to release him. The united efforts
of five men could not move the logs
enough to liberate him, and they
were compelled to cut off the chain
before they could extricate him.
DIR. Watson was called to dress his
hand, and found it badly bruised
but no bones broken. Had the
weather been as severe on that day
as on some days previous he must
have persisted before he could have
been released. lt'as.'-3 Of
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OXFORD. "The Oldest man il,

4 OXFORD. "The Oldest man II
town don't remember any such win
ter as we have had" Very prOba
bly,, the oldest man does not, II
fact, remember much, il anything
about such things. His memory il
not good at best. n We have heart
this saying so often, year BY year
and season by season, that il
amounts to nothing. Our North
ern New England winters are mol
apt to, rot in the air. Two winters
ago. the cry was. sit is terrible &!
sit is terriblew They kne'o. Blu,
for all it has been cold, general
health has prevailed.
The schools Of the village have
closed their sessions,and with honor
The school in this part of the vii
lage, taught by Miss Whitmore'
ranks among the first in town fol
success and profit. Not only a fine
teacher, she is also lady of taste
and culture.
Regret to hear that the OPINION
is to close out in 900 years; what
will then be done with the items I
NORTH THETEORD. Mr.. Aaron
Wilcox, resident of this village
celebrated the anniversary of his
Doth birthday on Thursday, Feb.
18th, at the old homestead, former
ly known as the Hosford place, but
in late years the Wilcox. Mr.. w.
was born in Sutlield Conn.,, and
came to Vermont when he was 10
years of age, and for the past II
years has been q resident of Thet-
ford, "a of which have been spent
on the farm where he now lives. He
was married in 1910 to Teney M.
Hosiord q daughter of Mr.. Joseph
Hostord, one of the early pioneers
of Thetford, a lady of rare mental
endowments and one who filled well
her place in society. She not only
ministered to the wants of a numer-
GUS family, but was ever ready to
lend helping hand to any one in
affection and her presence by the
sick bed came to be regarded almost
a necessity in the neighborhood and
for miles around. She was called
from this to the spirit land nearly II
years ago at the mature age Of rs
years, and now her husband al
though nearly 4 years her senior en-
tiers the 10th decade of life with the
vigOr Of a man of 20 years.
He visited his native town last au.
tumn and seemed to enjoy in the
highest degree the many kind at
tentiOns which were bestowed ON
him by his numerous friends and
relatives. AS the anniversary of
his birthday approached, he express
sed a wish to meet few of the
friends of his youth, and arrange.
ments we're made to CRAFTY him.
The day was bright and beautiful,
quite in contrast with the weather
IF the past few weeks. About 20
Of his friends were gathered to con-
graduate him on the occasion, sew
aral of them so years of age, The
united ages of 8 of them amounted
% GAO years. After spending few
hours in social chat the company
we're invited to repair to the supper
able and partakc of oysters and
other catables. Then all joined in
singing Old Hundred, after which
Rev. Isaac HOsfOrd made few re-
marks fitting for the occasion and
'ffered prayer, and the company dis.
)ersed to their homes, each as we
rust happier for having spent an
lour in the interchange of kindly
ceilings. W.
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Mr.. Editor: We hope those be
nevolent church going people OF
the Lower Plain, who take pa.
from neighbor for water, will con
tribute largely for Kansas sufferers
Come to our house 'sCharlien and
you shall have water without mon
ey and without price. X.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1875-02-27

Every family ought to have a
first-class sewing machine. The
Singer is the leading machine, and
cannot be beat both as to variety of
work and durability. j. NJ. War
den is agent for this part of Yer
mont, and they can be bought of
him on easy terms. d3.l.sf.1r
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1875-02-27

WEST FAIRLEE. West gives his
last dance OF the season at Whit
ney's Hall, on Friday evening March
9TH. 1t will be good time.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1875-02-27

ELY. Mr.. j. Gain, while at work
in the mine, had the drill he was
using fly to bis head, dis6guring
him, and it is decided that he will
lose one eye.
Chrome cards, all tyles, plain
or printed, at OPINION Stationery
Store. f0.s WIS i
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If you want writing paper, pens,
ink, envelopes, writing books, blank
books, cards, or anything in the sta
tionery line, do not fail to call at
the OPINION Stationery Store.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1875-02-27

In the Beecher trial Wednesday
the case was opened for the defence
by Gen. Tracy, whose speech occu-
pied the whole of the days session.
He aimed not only to show Mrs.
Tilton's loving character and tideli-
ty to her husband, but also to ex-
hibit the utter unreliability of the
plaintiff as a witness in the case.
Inning TiltOn's character with lines
dark and heavy.
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DIED..

At the Asylum in BrattleborO, Feb. Is, Miss
Eliza Martin, aged about GO years.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1875-02-27

"A good sewing machine is what
every family ought to have, if they
have not one already. The Singer
is the best and most durable.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1875-02-27

Fair Haven and Baltimore oys-
tiers ut y. II. Curtis by the gallon.
Sold at the lowest prices.
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Saturday, Feb. 81, 1875.
LOCAL MA TIERS.
BRADFORD POST OFFICE.

CLOSE. DUE
Southern Mail, .....l0.l5 A. Me-. 3P. NJ.
Northern Malice. 40 =. M.....il A. NJ.
Western Mail ...... g. =. M.....lO A. N,
Boston l. New York $50 p. Me-. 9 A. NJ.
Office hours from 7.30 4. N. to $50 p. NJ. Sun
laws from 80 TO Pm.
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Executors Sale

In accordapce with license granted by the
Probate Court, holden ut Newbury, In the dis
trict Of Bradford, on tho 3Oth ult Notice 10
hereby given that the Homestead whore the
late Alice j, Bailey resided at the time Of
her dcccase, Consisting ola Dwelling House,
Shed and Barn, supplied with never failing
water. and about one acre Of Land, will DO sold
at auction, on said premises. on the 18th day
of March, next, at 2 o'clock =. N.
Terms, $500 down; the remainder secured
by Mortgage II desired.
3stf Il. G. STOCKER, EXECUTOR.
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CONN. & PASS. II. r.

CONN. Il PASS. II. r..
GOING SOUTH. GOING MORT II
Mail train :. 1888 A. NJ. Mail train. 3.l6r.M
Mixed train 3ISP, NJ Mixed train S.5SA AN
Way Freight ii.5OA.M N. Way Fr'gt. lO.IOA NJ
Under the now regulations persons can ride
on freight trains provided tickets are 'pur'
chased ut stations.
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"A fresh supply of Vermont
Registers at the OPINION Statinery
Store. Price Is cents; by mail 20
cents.
Smyrna times., 1875-08-18

Four ANDQNE-HALF DAYS TO ENGLAND
1t is said that a steamer running twenty
one miles an hour can 60 from the coast of
Nova Scotia to the British coast in four
and one-half days. This fact is taken hold
of by London paper to urge the project of
establishing line of steamers on that route
for carrying passengers only, as freight
cannot be economically shipped thereby.
At present the ocean voyage occupies nine
or ten days, and all the steamers carry
heavy freights, on which they mainly de
pend for their income. 1t is doubtful if a
line for passenger traffic alone would pay
expenses, but it is an experiment that will
probably be essayed.
Smyrna times., 1875-08-18
Maryland s. Delaware X Il.
SUMNER ARRANG MENT,
TO CONTINUE DURING PEACH SEASON.
On and after MONDAY August sh 1875 trains will run

B Freight train No. will have Passenger Car
All FrciEhts must be at the various stations At least
Thirty 30 Minutes before starting Of Trains otherwise
they will lay over twenty-fOur t2t) hours
Passengers using the 40 A. NJ train from EastOn will
in Philadelphia at 920 A. ~ and returning will leave
Phade pha at SIS thus giving nearly eight hours Tor
business purposes in that city.
J. L. CALDWELL. Superintendent.
EAsTOS. August 9th, 1875.
Smyrna times., 1875-08-18

CLIPPING WINGS OF FOwLs.-Clipping the
wings of fowls to prevent their flying is a
necessary operation sometimes, but never
necessarily disfguring. Il generally is,
however, since the farmers shears almost
always make a clean sweep of all the
quilts, and an ugly wing is the result.
Besides the ugliness, there are other disad-
vantages in such sweeping operations. A
setting hen uses the outer side of her wing
to retain the eggs under her in place, and
those near the body protect the skin being
torn by her mates claws. The proper way
is to only trim the feathers partly off with
pair of scissors, about one inch from the
end 1t shows but little where the wing is
closed, and does not disfgure the fowl, and
lets the wind through, so as to prevent
fying-FarmerS' journal.
Smyrna times., 1875-08-18

SOMETHING NEw.-Gainor johnson, Bart
township, Lancaster county, Pa, is trying
an experiment. Being told that peas
planted with potatoes produced a good
effect upon the latter, he proceeds as fol-
lows: In his garden, side by side, he
planted two rows of potatoes, in one OF
them inserting pea in each potato he
planted. The result so far has been they
are doing well, the peas clinging to the
potatoes for support, doing away with the
brush operation. But the queerest part of
the experiment is, on neither row is there a
bug to be found, while those planted in an
adjoining lot require brush and old pan
every few days. For the result of his ex.
pertinent he awaits further growth of his
potatoes.
Smyrna times., 1875-08-18

ELDERBERY WINE-Gather the berries
ripe and dry, pick them, bruise them with
your hands and strain them. Set the
liquid by in glazed earthen vessels for
twelve hours to settle; put to every pint of
juice pint and a-half of water, and to
every gallon of this liquid three pounds OF
good moist sugar. Set in kettle over the
fire, and when it is ready to boil, clarity il
with the whites of four eggs. Let it boil
one hour, and when it is cold mash it with
strong ale yeast and turn it, filling up the
vessel from time to time with the same
liquor, saved on purpose, as it sinks by
mashing. In months time, if the vesse
holds about eight gallons, it will be fine
and fit to bottle, and after bottling will be
fit to drink in twelve months.
Smyrna times., 1875-08-18

A YOUNG GoosR.-A market girl sold
gentleman fine fat goose, warranting IL to
be young. 1t turned out, when roasted. TO
oe very tough. The next day the gentleman
said to the market girl. "That goose which
you sold me Tor young one was very old.r
certainly not" said the girl; "don't you
call me youngf' "Yes." "Well, / am
but nineteen, and heard mother say often
that that goose was six weeks younger
than mern
Smyrna times., 1875-08-18

GREAT MIsTAKEs.-To set up om standard
of right and wrong, and judge people
accordingly; to measure the cniovmonts Of
others by our own; to expect unifa,, .tryc
opinion in this world; to endcayor to
mould all dispositions alike; not to yield
to immaterial trifes; to look for perfection
in our own actions; to worry ourselves and
others with what cannot be remedied; not
to make allowances for the infrmities
of others; to consider everything impossi-
BILE which we cannot perform; to expect to
be able to understand everything.
Smyrna times., 1875-08-18

= A VI A VI
SMYRNA BRANCH TRAINS.---Additional TO
those above leave Smyrna for Clayton 1890 $50 and
800 Leave Clayton for Smyrna 72O 40 aud
p NJ to make connection with trains (NOTth and SOUTH
from Clayton.
Passengers using the $40 A. train from Harrington will
arrive in philadelphia at 92O NJ and returning will leave
Philadelphia at SIS NJ thus giving nearly EIGHT HOURS
for business purposes Ia that City
H.F. KENNEY. Superintendent.
Smyrna times., 1875-08-18

HOUSE AND HoME.-That house is no
home which holds a grumbling father,
scolding mother, dissipated son, lazy
daughter, and bad-tempered child. 1t
may be built of marble, surrounded by
garden, park, and fountain carpets of ex.
travagant costliness may spread its floors !;
pictures of rarest merit adorn its walls; its
tables may abound with dainties the most
luxurious; its every ordering may be com.
plete-but it will not be home.
Smyrna times., 1875-08-18

KILLING CABBAGE WoRMs.-A correspon-
dent of the New York Tribune says: ain
July last in going through my early cab
bage, found one completely covered with
the worm. Immediately l obtained a
handful of bran and sprinkled it over the
head. The worms began to squirm and
fall off the cabbage, and wherever it touched
them they seemed to be in pain. The
following morning they were all dead.
Since that time, on the first appearance of
the worm, l SOW the bran. Some seasons
it may be necessary to do it a second time.
If the worms are very thick it is better to
take handful and sprinkle it over the
cabbage. A hundred weight is ample,
cheap and easily tried. Possibly it may be
the very thing we have been looking for
Smyrna times., 1875-08-18

WHEN TO Buy SHEEP.-As a rule, the best
time to buy is in the late summer, as flock
masters who have kept their sheep through
the winter prefer to shear them before
selling. 1t is usually most profitable to do
so. After the first to the middle of August
the lambs are ready for weaving, and the
farmer knows pretty we'll what the in
crease of his flock is to be, and also what
his crop of grain and grasses will allow him
to winter properly. The seasons yield at
home also affords the buyer better op-
portunity for gauging the number of stock
to suit the probable contents of barn and
granary. Ordinarily, where one seller OF
store sheep can be found in the late spring,
ten can be found in the late summer or fall.
National Lire Stock Journal
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-09-08
THE SAFE BURGLARY CASE,

AN IMPORTANT WITNESS OBTAINED IN THE
ARREST OF GEORGE MILES, ALIAS MEYERS
THE MISSING LINK IN THE TESTIMONY FOUND
AND NEW TRIAL TO BE HAD.
WASHINGTON, Sept Z 1875.
The arrest of George Miles, alias Meyers, in New
York on Sunday, the charge Of robbing the Barre
Bank of Washington county, Vermont secures to the
government very important witness in the famous
Safe Burglary Miles the companion of Ben
ton, and aided him in blowing open United States Dis
trct Attorney Fishers safe in the spring Of 1873
When the two were leaving the building the Super
ntendent of Police noticed they did keep together
He said he must arrest them BOTH but Harrington one of
the conspirators, said he must not modest him, but
follow Benton, who had the carpet bag which was to
be deposited at the house Of Columbus Alexander But
his connection with tho robbery is of not so much i'm
portance as the fact that he directly employed by
Nettleshp, who Whitleys assistant chief Of the
Secret Service Bureau, which
SUPPLIES THR MISSING LINK
in the chain Of evidence TO the Secret Service
with prominent ex-offoials
Attorney General Pierrepont has taken the necessary
steps TO secure the presence of Miles in Washington
when the safe burglary trial is renewed He says he is
unrestrained by any orders, and If he knew OF any
tending 10 interfere with the thorough prosecution Of
tho case he would instantly revoke them. Other evil
dence Of startling character will be developed when
the case comes up for trial
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-09-08

originated in the indignation OF the people
at the assassination Of the editor OF the
bulletin he was leaving his office
In broad daylight by miserable man, who had been
cruelty and persisently assaled in his personal rea
tons by the editor Of the Bulletin II proposed TO
take the life OF the cuprt without the forms OF law,
and the Bulletin passionately advocated this course.
The Herald insisted that law and order should be NAM
tanned, and that tho established courts should
be allowed 70 deal with the assassin The vigilance
Committee woud not listen this counsel us eXecu
tive committee met and resolved that al
patronage should be withdrawn from the onend.
ing Journal In few hours the Herald lost all
us advertisers and subscribers and IN snort
time ceased to exist The Bulletin became the favor
lite, and was firmly established II changed hands
many years since, and has long been considered very
valuable property. Its owners purchased the eau IN
1871 at very large figure.
IL must be remembered that no party feeling enters
into the quarrel But there be doubt that the
design OF crushing two widely circulated journals In
the manner proposed is rather serious matter. The
people OF California however, act some occasions in
strange ways. In 1856 1t actually perous 10 be
seen reading the paper then prescribed and If similar
determination still survives among the people IL must
go hard with the Bulletin and eau
A CALIFORNIAN.
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FV|||TFV|(||<||I (|F(|VF||(|I1||
RICHARD NJ. BLATCHF0Rl
Born April %, 1898.
Died September 3, 1910.


The church about two-thirds full, among the
number present being Hon. William NJ. Evarts, W. NJ.
Beach, f. W. Seward B. W. Griswold, c. N. Da Costa,
Hon. GARRISON N. Potter member of Congress; Judge
Sedgwick, Hon. Levi 2. Morton, General r. b. Potter
and many of the prominent WIS.,
ors of this place. Among the many floral
tributes pillow, two feet long, composed
of tea roses in the centre of which cross of for
get me-nots planted bed of white pinks which was
by the late firm of Batchord, Seward Grswold &
Da Costo of New York, OF which house deceased was
the honored founder
PAIL BEARERS.
The pail bearers were ms folows:-Hon. William NJ,
Evarts Moses II, Grnnell Sidney Brooks, Nicholas f.
Palmer, Richard NJ Hunt, Charles H. Russell, Hamil-
ton Hoppn, George c. Mason, William H. Ashburst and
Hon. George Bancroft
The exercises of a very impressive character
and the remains of one of New York's most honored
citizens followed to the cemetery by long and dis
tngushed funeral cortege. Thurlow Weed sent tee-
gram announcing his inability to DO present account
ofilness. The remains were placed in the vault where
they will be allowed TO remain until the fall when they
will be taken to New York and inferred in Greenwood
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-09-08
THE CONVALESCENT BANK.
Letter from D. O. Mills to the
New York Herald.
Outstanding Gold Notes Being Paid at the
United States Treasury.
A CLEAR ROAD JUST AHEAD
SAN FANcIsco, Sept. z, 1875.

SAN FRANcIsco, Sept. z, 1875.
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
The directors of the Bank of California re-
fuse to allow any official statement to be
made concerning the affairs and condition of
the bank until their work of investigation is
fully completed. We are recognizing the
bank affairs with view to enable it to pay
all its debts and to supply new capital
Success is now assured beyond any doubt,
and we confidently expect to resume regular
business in short time. Mr.. Ralston was
indebted largely to the Bank of California,
but he leaves a considerable private estate,
the proceeds of which will go far toward pay
ing his liabilities.
The assets of the Bank are now in excess
Of its liabilities, independent of tho new
capital now being subscribed. The commu-
nifty here is showing the greatest confidence
in our efforts at reorganization.
Yours truly, d. o. MILLS.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-09-08
THE TREASURY ROBBERY,
PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION OF BRowN-TEsTI-
MoNY OF A REPORTER REGARDING THE AD-
MISSION OF HALLECK.

PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION OF BRowN-TESTI-
MoNY OF A REPORTER REGARDING THE AD-
MISSION OF HALLECK.
WASHINGTON Sept 7, 1875.
The preliminary examination OF Theodore W. Brown,
in connection with the SAT 900 Treasury larceny was
continued this afternoon in the Police Court
x-United States District Attorney Fisher re.
firing, the District Attorney, Mr. Wells,
appeared for the government, in company with
the Hon. jeremiah NJ Wilson. Henry o. Noyes, re-
porter for the Ecening STAR called by the govern
men to prove by the admission of Haleck to him that
the larceny committed. Mr. Noyes testified that
he wrote Halecks statement made to him at the time
of his arrest and published it in that paper The wit
gave the principal points OF the statement to the
effect that Haeck charged the larceny a man whom
he represented as C. Gates, who made some arrange
ment with Haleck for the disposition of the money
which, according to Haleck, hidden in Treasury
Department water closet The money found its way
into the possession of 0ttman, who undertook have
changed into other funds before its division among
the parties To the larceny.
The testimony of Noyes did not materially differ
from the heretofore published statement of Haleck IL
appears Haleck asked by Ottman at the latter's
restaurant TO address package to T. W. Brown, be
sent by express to that person. Ottman represented
the contents of the package TO be poker chips THIS
the first time, Haeck said he learned there was
third party to the plumber supposng that he Ott
man alone were to have division of the money. In
other way than this did Halleck connect Brown
with the larceny. Ex-Judge Wilson said the govern
ment expected TO prove that Gates and Haeck were
one and the same person
The further examination postponed until to-
morrow.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-09-08
ENGLAND.

THE NEW OPERA HOUSE ON THE THAMEs-NME.
TTTIENs LAYS THE FIRST BRIcK-THE PRINCE
OF WALES LIKELY TO LAY THE CORNER STONE.
LONDON, Sept T. 1875
The construction of the new National Opera House on
the Thames embankment has commenced There was
an informal gathering of managers artists and others at
the site of the building this morning. and Nine Titiens
laid the first brick The public ceremony of laying the
corner stone will take place in few days. and it is init
mated that the Prince of Wales has promised ocate
on the occasion.
THE HOP CROP AND ON THE CONTINENT.
The Bre,oers' Guardian says the prospect in Eng
land continues fair for full average yield of hops
OF good quality. On the Continent rain is needed and
unless it the crop will be decreased and the
quality deterioratcd In France and Germany the hop
fields somewhat troubled with mould and vermin.
In Belgium the yield will be largely over the average
The weather to-day is fair.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-09-08
THE KHoKAND REBELLION.

BATTLE IN WHICH THE RUSSIANS WERE VIC
ToRIoU5-KAUTFMAN srIIL TO ADVANCE.
ST. PETERSBURG, Sept 7, 1873
telegram has been received from General Kauff-
man commanding the Russian expedition against the
KhosaRd rebels announcing that battle fought
the shsinst when the Russians completely defeated
force pr the rebels numbering so OoO who occupied
fortified position which General Galovatchon stormed
The enemy was pursued 1ftacn yersts and many Of
them were killed and wounded in the Anu Dara River
Thirty nine guns and quantity OF other war material
we're captured The losses OF tho Russians were incon
Siderable General Kaufman viii continue his advance
lgalnst tho rebels when his means Of transportation
wrvo from Kodshent