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Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-02-12
His Revenge.

A young man in Chicago who found
several eligible houses with baskets
hung out on New Years day took fear
full revenge. He had visiting card neat
ly engaved with a coronet and I'M. @.
Comte de Millefeurs, Paris, and when
ever he came to basket he would en-
close his card and the counts in an en-
velope, drop it in, and pass serenely on.
He had his revenge, for whenever he
meets one of the girls of those families
she says to him: "Oh. Mr.. Lophis s,
ma and all of us were SO sorry that you
didn't call on New Years day." "But
the count and I called and found bas-
ket out, and so we just left our cards. "
"Oh, Mr.. Lopkins, you know. surely;
that we have to put out basket because
there are SO many people call that we
don't care to see ; but you are different
We are always at home to you you
should have come right in. And
has the count left town "Oh,
yes; he only spent New Year'sday here;
he's gone to the plains to shoot buffalo.
I'm sorry he didn't see you, because
told him I wanted him to see one of our
real Chicago bellies but it was my
stupidity" Then she goes off with the
iron in her soul.
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A Kansas Case.

Some months ago horse thief had
been committing depradations upon the
farmers of Douglass and Usage counties,
Kansas. The people of the neighbor-
hood armed themselves, and turned out
to try and catch the thief. Some time
in the night man was seen approaching
two of the thief hunters on foot. He
seemed to be carrying pack on his
back. The vigilant farmers ordered him
to halt. Whether he was afraid of high
way robbers, officers of the law, or citi-
zens looking for horse thieves, could
never be established. He did not halt,
but started to run, when he was fired
upon and instantly killed. The pack ne
carried proved to be bride, saddle,
and an ear of corn, all tied up in a
blanket. He was stranger in the neigh
borhood, and his name was never learned.
Featherstone and Snyder, the men
who did the shooting, were arrested.
Their trial commenced in Lawrence, and
occupied two days. There was strong
circumstantial evidence to show that the
man who was killed was horse thief.
The Jury acquitted the prisoners, the
law being construed to mean that when
a felony had been committed every citi-
zen was constituted an officer, and there
fore justified in shooting when crimi-
nal violator of the law was attempting to
escape.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-02-12
Female Suffrage,

Mr.. Sargent, of California, presented
a petition in the United States Senate
signed by large number of ladies, ask
ing that government be established in
the District of Columbia which would
confer upon women the right to vote.
Mr.. Sargent said the petition was signed
by many eminent ladies, and they set
forth their request in such language as
should reach the ear Of the Senate. He
asked that the petition be read by the
secretary. After it had been read Mr..
Sargent said he had no doubt that this
great movement of woman suffrage
would prevail. 1t was making progress
day by day. He referred to woman SUI
frage in Wyoming Territory, and said it
was indorsed there by the judiciary, by
the press and by the people generally.
He knew of no better place to make this
experiment than the capital of the ma
tion, and therefore asked that the petit
tion be referred to the committee on the
District of Columbia, to be considered
in connection with any bill to provide
government for the District. 1t was so
referred.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-02-12
The Free School Guard.

A secret organization has lately been
started in the United States, and has al.
ready membership of $4,000. It is
called "The Free School Guard" It's
headquarters are in Washington, d. G.
The rules for government are similar to
those of the Patrons of Husbandry. Its
objects are !:
l. The Union and the Constitution.
Liberty and Union forever"
2. The preservation of our public insti.
tutions.
8. Free schools, free speech, and a
free press.
4. Public schools to be free from sec
tartan influence and control.
5. No sectarian school to receive State
or national aid.
6. The State or national government
to provide for the education of every
capable child.
Z. Education shall be compulsory.
8. No education, no franchise.
9. One term of six years for the Presi-
dent of the United States.
10. Loyalty to the government.
IL. Church property to be taxed.
II. The President of the United
States to be elected by direct vote Of
the people.
The declaration of principles is polti-
cal, but not partisan.
Motto - Intelligence, freedom and
union.
Watchword- Preach crusade against
ignorance.
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POPULATION OF THE UNITED
STATES.
What the State EnumernttOus ef 1875
show..Aomo Interesting FiguPes.

What the State EnumerntiOus ef 1875
shew..semo Interesting Figures.
II has been assumed. too hastily we
think, says the Boston advertiser, that
the growth of the country in population
has received q serious check. This con-
clusion is based Oh the returns of part
of the censuses taken last year. We
have not seen anywhere table contain
ing results Of all the enumerations, and
we have endeavored to supply the de-
ficiency. So far as known there were
eighteen States that took census of
their population during the year 1875.
One other made an enumeration in 1874
OF the whole fourteen, eleven are sup
posed to be trustworthy, and three are
not 30. The census of Texas ia an esti-
mate 80 far as it is supposed to give tho
total population. A school census was
taken, and the figures below are based
upon the result Of that, corrected by a
comparison Of the votes at different elec-
tions. The return for Michigan is that
for the year 1874, so that it represents
one year less of growth than in the
other Cases
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-02-12
National Educational Scheme,

The bill introduced by Senator Nor
ril, of Vermont, to establish an educa-
tional fund, etc., is a copy of the bill
which he introduced in 1875. Its main
feature is requirement that one-h half of
the cash proceeds from the sale, entry,
location or other disposition of the pub
lie lands shall be annually invested in
United States five per cent. bonds, the
amount so invested to be held in trust
by the United States treasury as an edu-
cational fund, and the interest thereon
to be distributed annually by the secre-
tary of the interior among the several
States and Territories, on the basis of
the population between the ages of four
and twenty one years, provided that for
the first ten years the apportionment
shall be made according to the number
of persons in each State or Territory of
ten years of age and upward who cannot
write, and provided also that each State
or Territory shall make provision for the
free education of all itschildren of school
age, and comply with various other de-
tailed conditions of minor importance,
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-02-12

The annual growth of Iowa from 1860
to 1870 was 52,011 persons from 1870
to 1875 it was 31,305. The growth of
Kansas during the decade averaged 25,
719 persons each year during the last
five years it has been 80, ,8C8 persons
each year. Massachusetts had an aver
age growth of 22,628 in the former
period; of 80, ,910 in the latter. Michi-
gan had an annual increase of 43, ,495 in
the earlier period, and of 81, 493' in the
years from 1870 to 1874. Minnesota 8 an
nual growth from 1860 to 1870 was 26, 1858;
from 1870 to 1875 it was 32,O37. Ne
braska's annual increase during the ear
lier period is not known, but during the
last five years it has more than doubled
its population, so that its increase must
have been several times as large. Ne
vada was admitted in 1854, and its popu.
lation in 1860 is not known. New
Jerseys annual increase from 1860 to
1870 was %, 406; during the last five
years 21,681. New York received an
annual increase of 50,202 during the
earlier period, of 81, 400 during the lat
ter. Rhode Island added 4, ,O85 nnually
during the earlier period, 8,170 during
the latter. Wisconsin added 27,879
annually during the ten years, 36,386
during the five just ended.
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A Woman Of '70.

Just after the battle OF Guiliord th(
British army marched to Wilmington
About the middle Of the afternoon, ths
van Of the army, led by Lord Corn
wallis, reached the house Of Mrs
Bell. The earl dismounted and entered
After looking about him space, he said
abruptly: - -
Madam, where is your husbanda"
In Greene's camp" was the short
reply. -, ... ..'
No, he is not; but he knew 1t was
better to be among friends than fall into
the hands of enemies" ......,
"Very well, madam I must make
your house my headquarters for a few
days, and take your mill TO grind for my
seIdiefs." 49,. ~,e,.,........
;. "Sir." said she, "you have the power
to do as You please; but after using our
mill do you mean to burn it9"
"Why do you ask thatY"
"Answer me first, and I'll tell you af-
terwards."
"No, then," said CORVALLIS, "your
mill shall not be burned or your prop
erty injured, but my officers must have
provisions for the army. I shall remain
in your house, and my presence will
protect you from insult, for no soldiers
Of mine will dare plunder my headquar-
ters."
"Well, now, sir" rejoined the stout
hearted woman, "as you were SO kind
as to answer my question, I will answ3f
yours. If your lordship had intended
to burn my mill after using it, I intended
to save you that trouble by burning !
myself at once !"
Cornwallis took no offense, but began
giving orders in quick, nervous man
ner. He walked up and down the room
like one i'll at ease, turning sharply on
his heel. He told Mrs. Bell that he had
just annihilated Greene's army, and
could fear no more harm from him.
Presently he opened the back door and
looked nervously up the road for a few
moments, then resumed his walk to and
fro. The air drew through the room and
the good lady rose and shut the door.
The earl opened it again and gazed up
the road. He appeared to be in trouble,
and could not keep still moment. He
would sit down in chair, only to find
his feet at once, and return to his pacing.
Again Mrs. Bell closed the door. Corn
wallis Immediately opened it, saying
sternly that he wished it to remain SO.
His hostess asked him the reason.
"Why," said he, "I don't know bat
Greene may be coming down on me at
any moment.
"But I thought you said just now
that you had annihilated him, aud feared
further" ,..
"Well, madam, said the earl, with a
sigh, "to tell you the truth, since God
made me I never saw such fighting.
Another such victory would annihilate
me |"
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tented old maidenhood, There were

tented old maidenhood. There were
friends there still glad and proud K
welcome her-snd abe could do good
and with her "gray goose quill" and
She stood in the May twilight under
the sycamore by the gate, one radiant
evening, six months after her coming,
tying up early roses and singing softly,
when man came slowly up the dusty
road and looked at the pretty picture. A
man who was bronzed,. and haggard,
aud weather beaten. and but poorly
clad-with his cap pulled far over bis
eyes-handsome blue eyes still. he
paused at the gate, weary and pale.
"Janet |" Z @ r't - B.,
She turned round with low, shrill
cry, dropped the rose vine and caught
both his hands, her face more radiant
than the sunset sky.
!" Ernest Oh, Ernest { Ernestl"-
"And you are really glad to see me,
Janet 2"
She opened the gate, her happy eyes
shining luminous, and drew him in.
"Did you know I was here 2" she
asked.
"Yes-why else should I have comet
But did not mean to intrude. I only
wanted to look upon your face once more
before I went away again."
event away9 Where9"
"Back to Australia. I am poor and
can do nothing here there is still an
opening there. And before I go, dear
est, bravest Janet, tell me you forgive
me for the past
His voice broke down; the old love,
stronger than ever, looked at her i'm
ploringly, hopelessly out of his eyes.
She stood before him, her hands lightly
on his shoulders. her dear face smiling
up at him 80 tender, so true.
"You must not 60; you must not
leave me! Dear Ernest, I don't forgive
I only love you'll" -.
Later, wher the crystal crescent was
at its highest and the last lights were
dying out Of the homestead windows,
Ernest Etheridge walked up the peace
full, moonlit road to his hotel. But with,
oh such an infinitely happy face, and
singin,. as he went:
Say am old, and gray and sad
Say that health and strength have missed me;
Say I'm poor, but also add
Jennie kissed me.
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The Centennial Bill.

| The vote in the United States House
Of Representatives on the question o.
appropriating 81, 800, 900 in aid Of the
centennial was 146 yeas to 130 nays.
An amendment to the original bill
makes it simply loan from the govern
ment, instead of contribution or a
subscription to the stock. This amend
ment was made in committee of the
whole by rising vote of 116 to 80. An
important amendment was made unani-
mously, on motion of Mr.. Kasson, re-
quiring bonds of $500, 900 for the faith
full disbursement of the appropriation.
The vote stood as follows
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-02-12

A tramp, after young lady had given
him some food, asked her for some
money, adding that the gift of little
money would save him "from something
awful" This was clincher which in.
duced the 20 ng lady to furnish him
with few pieces of paper currency.
Then she asked him what the awful
thing was from which her iberality
saved him. He replied "From hunt
ing up work."
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Whisky Did 1t.

Twenty years ago the Cowlitz tribe of
Indians in Washington Territory num-
bered about thousand persons; now it
numbers thirty three, and the Courier
Journal gives the cause as follows:
They died not Of hunger, nor Of ling'ring
decay,
But Cincinnati whisky hath swept them away.
Kissare, chief of the tribe, scorned
the villainous stuff, using the pure Ken
lucky article exclusively. and died the
other day at the age Of one hundred
years,
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A Child's Prayer.

Father, oh, hear mo,
Bend from above; lf
Breathe on me blessing,
Breathe in mo love;
Shield mo from danger,
Trouble and strife ''
Aid mo In climbing 'G
Steep hills Of life.
Dark angels leave me =
Frail 10 your power, /.
III am guarded A.
by Him every hour
He will not leave mo
II I entrest
Ala and protection
Here at His feet.
Father, oh, hear mel
Bend fsosn above;
Breathe on me blessing,
Breathe In me love Z;
Father, oh, fold me-
Close to Thy breast!
Then sink l swoetly
And safely to rest.
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Pauperism of the Chinese People.

The masses OF the people are very
poor. 1t is with them q severe struggle
for existence. The average wages OF
mechanics aud common laborers for a
days work of twelve to fourteen hours is
ten to twenty cents; but skilled Chinese
mechanics in our trades are paid by
foreigners twenty-five to seventy-f five
cents day. The cost Of European or
American living here is one-third less
than it is in the United States. Chinese
living of the commonest sort, but the
best that can be afforded by the masses,
doesn't average to exceed six cents q
day. A wealthy Chinaman doesn't ex-
pend more than SIS or Sc month for his
food. The result is great deal of desti-
tuition and suffering among the masses;
there is much begging in and about the
temples and in the streets of the old city;
there is, too, Notwithstanding the terri
BILE cruelty of punishment inflicted for
crime, much petty differing and robbery
from the personand from houses. There
are many rich Chinaman, but they are
not inclined to works of charity; they
hold and hoard. There is no properly
system of charity; relatives
and friends are supposed to take care of
the sick and the unfortunate. It is only
in cases of dire necessity that govern
ment agency affords relief, and then it is
only temporary. The founding hospital
is government enterprise, and that is
its most conspicuous charity.
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4 CCTIONEER. WIZ. ATTEND ALL
A orders promptly. :. ii write "a a Ulis and
ge; them printed If desired. vershire, VI.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-02-12

The Southern States gave votes Tor
the bill as follows: Louisiana, 6; Ala
bama, q; Arkansas, 8; Texas. 4; Geor-
gia, l.; South Carolina, g.; North Caro-
lima, 3; Mississippi, 8; Missouri, 2;
Florida, Q; Kentucky, /; Virginia, J.,
and Tennessee, l, making "a in all.
The vote Of New England, except five,
was given for the bill. OF these one
was from Connecticut, two from New
Hampshire, and two from Vermont
New York gave twenty-three yeas and
seven nays, three members being alb
sent. New Jersey gave six votes for the
bill. Pennsylvania gave five votes
against the bill. Delaware was unani-
mously opposed to the bill. Maryland
stood 3 tO3.
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DEPTTY SHERIFF AND AUCTIONEER, WEST
~ Tops.iam, VT. Business iatrusted to me will
be attended 10 with care and dispatch.
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Killed by a Mouse.


An extraordinary occurrence was
brought to light at an inquest held re-
Gently on the body of man in South
London. 1t appears that in work room
where many young girls were at work, q
mouse suddenly made it's appearance on
table, causing, of course, considerable
commotion and general stampede. The
intruder was seized, however, by young
man who happened to be present, but
the mouse slipped out of his hand, and,
running up his sleeve, came out be-
tween his waistcoat and shirt, at the
neck. The unfortunate man had his
mouth open, and the mouse, on the look
out for some convenient place of con-
cealment, entered the mans mouth, and
he, in his fright and surprise, swallowed
it. That mouse can exist for a consid-
erable time without much air has long
been popular belief, and was, unfor-
tunately, proved to be fact in the pres
ent instance, for the mouse began to
tear and bite inside the mans throat and
chest, and the result was that the unfor-
tunate fellow died, after a little time, in
horrible agony. Several witnesses hav.
ing corroborated the above facts, and
medical testimony as to the cause Of
death having been given. verdict of
accidental death was returned.
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C. S. STEVENS,

NHrfACTUaER OF DIR. DOTY'S CELE.
IA h~;.trl Mandrake Bitters, Favoring Extracts
a!It !.@5 ..i ~, c:c at Wholesale and Retail
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@. L. WATSON.

4 TToRNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW.
n Wells River, Vt. Office with Judge Under
wood
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c. 9. DOTY, ACT.

HESIEN AND ICE CREAM SALOON, FRUIT
~ Confectionery, Soda, Light Groceries, etc.
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DOOTS A>D SHOES OF EVERY DESCRIp-
ID ton for Ladies', Gentemen's, Youths and
Cnildrcn's war kept constantly on hand. hope
by fair dealings to merit my share OF public patron
age. Opposite Post-oilce.
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EDGAR w. SMITH

NEW PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, CHELSEA,
~ Vt. open Mondays, Thursdays and satur.
days.
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j. H. GILMAN.

nEPUTY SHERIFF, coRINTH, VT.
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C. e. PETERS.

\ VERY STABLE. GOOD TEAMS FURNISH
4 al at all times, and at reasonable prices. Stage
TO an from Depot. Apply at Stable Office, rear of
TrOi' ur House.
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j. II. JONES, M, d,
C. H. CURTIS.

EuMEOPATliIC PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON
III Ohics NJ Residence. First door south Of
Bank
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The Price OF Pleasure.

The Price Of Pleasure.
Upon the valleys lap
The liberal morning throws
A thousand drops Of dow,
To wake single rose.
Thus often, In the courso
OF life's few fleeting years,
A single pleasure costs
Tho soul 4 thousand tears.
W. O. bryant.
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F. H. EVERETT

(Successor to DR.. J. N. Clark).
EAENTISr. ALL THE MODERN IMPROVE
y mentg. Best Teeth fifteen dollars. All work
warranted to give satisfaction. Inquiries by mail
proinHty answered. Iiardy's Building.
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e, II. HARDING.

w taces, Stationery, and Yankee Notions
Watches and Jewelry repaired and warranted. Post
Oilicc Building.
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$"'i"sss &arbs'
bRADFORD.
H. STRICKLAND,

IRON FOUNDER AND MACHINIST, AND MAN.
i ufacturer Of Agricultural Implements.
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q. L."BUTLER.

DARLoR, CHAMBER AND KITCHEN FURNI-
turc, Collins, Caskets, Robes, Caps, Plates
Musical Instrunentaketes First door south of
Trott, House. Main 1treet.
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ROSWELL FARNHAM.
j. q. ORMSBY.

4 TrORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT Law,
IA Master and Solicitor in Chancery.
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DIR. O. II. STEVENS,

StURGEON DENTIST, HAS ALL THE MODERN
y improvements. Also the Folsom Patent
tor Orange County which is one of the greatest i'm
provements in Dentistry. All work warranted equal
10 any done in the State Office over Printing Office.
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PRICHARD & HAY.

LNOREIGN AND DOMESTIC DRY GOODS,
IL Cents Furnishing Goods, Hats and Caps Gro
ceries, Teas, Salt, Fish, Pork Lard and Country
Produce. Main Street.
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EAST CORLN7'H.
7. X. DARLING.
MISCELLANEOUS.
r. n. HARVE1

/. pToRNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW
N West Torshan, Vt.
Lincoln County advocate. (Canton, Dakota Territory, [S.D.]) 1876-1877, 1876-11-22
THANKSGIVING DAY. ..-


By tic President Of the United States Of
AmsricG.
A PROCLAMATION. . ~
Frsm year to year we have been accus-
toned to pause in our daily pursuits, and
set apart time to offer our thanks to Al
mighty God for the special blessings lie
has vouchsafed to us with our prayers for
continuance thereof
We have at this time equal reason to be
thankful for his continued protection, and
for many material blessings which his
bounty has bestowed In addition to these
favors according to the United States as
express our hearty thanks to Almighty
God that by his providence and guidance
our government, established a century
ago, has been enabled to fulfill the purpose
Of its founders, in offering an asylum to
the people of every race, securing civil
and religious liberty to all within its Dor.
de1s, and melting out to every individual
alike justice and equality before the law.
1t is moreover especially our duty to offer
our humble prayers to the father Of all
mercies of this divine favor to us a nation
and a, individuals.
By reason of all these considerations, I,
Ulysses s. Grant, president Of the United
States, do recommend to the people of the
United States to devote Thursday, the Both
daJ of November next, to the expression
Of their prayers and thanks to Almighty
God, and, laying aside their daily avoca-
tons and all secular occupations, to as
sembla in their respective places of wor-
ship and observe ouch day as daG Of
thanksgiving and rest
U. s. GRANT.