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Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-02-05
In a Kentucky Prison.

A correspondent of the Cincinnati
Commercial, speaking of the cruelties
practiced in the penitentiary at Frank
fort, KY, gives the following account of
the atrocious manner in which women
are treated there:
The female prisoners, of whom there
are about forty. are employed at hemp
spinning; they are all dressed in mems
clothes Of the regular prison stripe, and
do as much and as severe work as the
men, although in far better quarters and
less repulsive circumstances. They work
in long brick building, which is we'll
ventilated, in consequence of which they
suffer comparatively little from the dust
of the hacking houses. Their wearing
of male attire is made necessary by the
nature of their employment. They are
hitched to long rope, which turns the
spindle, and as they walk backward, tug
ging at the rope, the hemp is unwound
from big swath of the material around
their waists, and nimbly converted into
hemp rope for bagging. 1t is hard
work, but might be vastly worse. A
woman's task is to spin fifty pounds of
this hemp rope day, and when she has
done that she is through for the day,
and may have the freedom of the prison
yard. The superintendent of the de-
partment informed me that an expert
and faithful worker could finish her task
between seven o'clock in the morning
and two in the afternoon; but it was after
three o'clock when my visit was made,
and they were all hard at work yet. In
making general survey of the place I
noticed a curious looking instrument
hanging up against the wall. 1t consist
ed Of handle of some hard wood, about
ten inches long, and leather strap an
inch and three-quarters wide and some
eighteen inches long. It was evidently
a whip, and supposing it to have been
misplaced asked the overseer about it.
"No," he replied, Eve have to keep
that here to whip the women when they
are in their tantrums."
"You don't mean seriously to tell me
that the State of Kentucky tolerates the
whipping of women, even in this horri-
BILE place ?" I inquired.
"Such is the rule of the prison." he
calmly replied, "and it has to be done. I"
"And who does it9" was my next in
quiry, as 1 locked curiously about the
place for some monster with bulldog
head and mask to hide his brutal fea-
lures.
81 do" was the blandly conveyed in
formation,
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Rich Out OF Bitters.

The Stockton (Cal.) Independent
has the following: The news from New
York by telegraph that DIR. Joseph Wal
ker, the vinegar bitters man, has sued
for a divorce from his wife, brings up
some "reminiscences in this city. Some
ten or twelve years ago Walker came to
the Independent Office to get some
labels printed. He had no money, but
said his medicine was good, he had no
doubt of selling it readily, and if he
could get credit for a few labels he
would pay in short time. The labels
we're furnished, and in course of time
paid for and more ordered. -.
A little later Walker peddled his DIT
ters around in a little, white covered,
one-horse wagon, and sold the medicine
by the quart or gallon, or any other de-
sired quantity. Now he makes affidavit
20 800, 600 annual income. and the same
amount of property. The bitters seem
TO have at least one good quality-that
of making its proprietor wealthy. Mrs.
Walker wants $4OO per week alimony and
SO, 900 counsel fees. Pending the argu-
ment ON this point, the court allowed
her $50 per week, which she says was
the amount her husband allowed her for
pin money alone.
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He was One of Them.

A story is related by German corre-
spondent as being true account of an
incident that occurred after the late i'm
perial hunt at Hubertustock. The EN-
peror William feeling unwell proposed
to return to the castle on foot in COM
pany with the king of Saxony and the
grand duke of Mecklenburg. But firing
on the way, the party got peasant to
give them lift in his cart. Presently
the mans curiosity being excited by the
appearance of his passengers, he said,
turning to one of them: "And who may
you be2" "I am the grand duke of
Mecklenburg." "Oh, indeed" replied
the peasant, with wink, then who
may you be9" he inquired of the next.
81 am the king of Saxony." "Better
and BETTER" cried the carter. "And
you ?" accosting the third member of
the party. "I am the emperor Of Ger
many" "Well, then," said the coun,
tryman, in high good humor, 81 will
tell you who I am; am the shah of
Persia, and can hoax people as well as
you cam" But when he drove up to the
castle of Hubertustock, the honest fellow
found that, of all the potentates in the
cart, he was the only one whose claim
could not be substantiated.
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Poor Sailor Jack.

An exchange says Another mutinous
scene on an American ship is reported
from England. The riot in this case
seems to have arisen from shipping a
drunken crew. The master of the Cara
van was wrong in attempting to put to
sea with his men in such beastly con-
dition as the dispatch describes.
The writer has only limited idea of
sailors and their ways. 1t is the practice
with ships generally to sail with the
greater part Of their crews dead drunk.
The men are brought on board just as
the ship is ready to be towed outside,
and are in such condition that they go
at once into their hunks. While the
ship is being towed out, the mates,
steward and boys make sail as far as they
can, and time and again large ships with
valuable cargoes have gone to sea with
every sailor on board drunk. As soon as
the ship is outside the mates, thinking
the men have had time enough for their
spree commence to sober them. This is
generally done with Delaying pin and
sometimes with the fist. The fist of a
big ships mate is about as hard as iron,
and the poor drunken wretches are
pounded into sobriety, and get to their
duty as best they can. Out of drunken
crew probably not one of them knows
the name of the ship, and whether she is
bound for Liverpool, Australia, Califor-
mia or China. Poor Jack leads hard
life of il,
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Preparing for Travel.

The Philadelphia street car lines are
preparing to convey 100, 900 persons per
day to and from the Centennial grounds.
Six lines of city passenger railway, the
Chestnut and Walnut, Market street,
Arch, Race and Vine, Fourth and
Eighth, Spruce and Pine, Lombard and
South, whose cars traverse the center of
the city, will cross the Schuylkill and
run directly to the Centennial exposi-
ton.
The different companies are building
cars sufficient to meet the estimate above
stated, viz: 10000 persons a day:
Most of these cars will be of beautiful
finish and will have open sides. The
fare to and from the exhibition will be
for the round trip for the larger part
of the population Of the city, twelve and
one-half cents, and from the more dis
tant sections of the city, twenty-five
cents. So a Philadelphia paper tells us.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-02-05

It was at No. Broadway, New York,
that Clinton and Andre Matched the plot
which resulted in Arnold's treason and
the ignominious death of the adjutant-
general of the British army. Subse-
quently Arnold made his headquarters
at the house adjoining, and it became
the seat of one Of the most daring and
heroic acts of the war. After the traitor
had fed to New York, the patriot officers
laid plan to kdnap him and carry him
off bodily to their camp. The execution
of the plot was intrustedt to John Champe
of Virginia, sergeant ma jor of Colonel
Henry Lees cavalry legion. Champe
deserted to the British. and was at once
sent, as he had hoped, to assist Arnold
in recruiting corps of royalists and de-
serters. Watching the habits of the
traitor, the Continental soldier soon laid
his plan and communicated it to Lee.
In the rear of Arnold's quarters an am
pie garden stretched out to the river and
as far up as No. 9 Broadway, where it
with a dark alley leading
to the waters edge. This garden was
shaded by huge trees, several Of which
were hundred feet in height, and one,
a madeira nut, which long survived, had
lateral branches nearly rs many feet in
length. Under the shade of these trees
it was Arnold's habit to walk late every
night thinking bitterly, no doubt, Of
the dear price at which he had won
British commission and hireling's
gold. Uhampe, with two accomplices,
had arranged to seize the traitor on a
certain night, gag and bind him, and
carry him in boat, ready at hand, to
the American camp. 1t is said that the
devil always helps his own. Whether
Arnold received aid from this quarter or
not, it is certain that ON the day fixed
for the consummation of the plot, he
his quarters. and the labor of
the patriots was lost. Ohampe subse-
quently made his escape and died peace
fully at home, long after the indepen-
dence of the struggling colonies was Sc
cured. How Benedict Arnold sank
into oblivion, history has recorded
,Scribner's for February.
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Why they are "Lucky."

When q vessel OF the Cunard line 1
ready 10 sail, but before the passenger
are received ON board. Q complete in
spection is made by her commandin!
officer, and the marine superintendent
The crew are drawn up for inspection II
two lines, on the starboard and port side
Of the deck, each man wearing the badg'
OF his boat, and ready to answer to hii
name. Tho muster-roll having beer
called, orders are given to prepare fol
boat service and the men break mp int<
the necessary number Of crews, each at
his own station. When this is done the
order "boats out" is given. When the
boats are down, and proof has been
given that everything connected with
them is ready for service, the order to
haul them in is given, and in few more
minutes they are restored to their GUS
tomary resting places. The same organi-
zation Of crews is applied to fire duty
and as soon as the boat inspection is
completed fre-drill takes its place. In
this some men have charge Of buckets,
with ropes attached to them, 80 that
they can be filed over the side and
hauled in. Others have to fetch and
join the hose, to connect it with
pumps worked by the engines, or to take
charge Of the jets. Others are pre-
pared with blankets to be wetted and
thrown over the flames, but the essen
tial matter is that every man has his
place and his duty, and every man is &C.
quainted with them both. The same
division into crews. as for the boats, is
also used for manning the pumps, and
as soon as the fre-drill is over, the
pumps receive the next attention. Each
crew is expected to be in its place, each
pump is tested and examined, and it is
shown that there is no water in the
bilge. This done, the crews are dis
missed, but the inspecting party pro-
ceeds to make o complete tour of the
vessel. The storerooms are visited, and
the steward is cautioned with regard to
his duties in respect of them, and is es-
pecially told that no other light than
that of o closed and locked lamp must
ever be taken to them. Every water
tight door is shut and tested to see that
it moves freely on its hinges, and that
none of its lever fastenings are rusted or
out of order. The supply of rockets
and other signals is examined, the steer
ing and signaling apparatus tried !; and
only after everything has been found to
be in order is the word given for the
ship to embark her passengers and to
proceed upon her course. In addition
TO all tnis care, every officer is RESPONSE
BILE for the condition of things in his own
and the captain for all, SO
that the smallest imperfection would be
reported as soon as it was discovered,
and rectifed as soon as rectification was
possible. The Cunard company does
insure, but yet takes its own risks to
certain extent, and no known risks are
ever incurred. If the smallest defect is
discovered in any part of ship, no
xo1a is rsta nr tdo ya1saes o n
The order "out with It" is given at
,noo
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Reforming a ScOld.

In the early period of the history of
Methodism, some of Mr.. Wesley oppo-
nents, in the excess of their zeal against
enthusiasm, took up whole wagon load
of Methodists and carried them before a
justice. When they were asked what
these persons had done, there was an
awkward silence; at last one of the &C.
cusers said: why, they pretend to be
better than other people; and, besides,
they prayed from morning till night. !"
The magistrate asked if they had done
anything else. "Yes, sir, said an old
man, "an't please your worship, they
convarted my wife. Till she went among
them she had a tongue, and now she is
as quiet as lamb. "Carry them
back, carry them back, said the magis-
trate, "and let them convert all the
scolds in the town |"
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people among them who have never
been ten miles from home, who have
never seen railroad, steamboat, or tele-
Some Fashion Notes.

One of the novelties at the present
time for evening dresses is the princesse
robe, which, as has before been ex-
planned, has its bodice and skirt in one.
This model is always made of two ma
terials-usually faille for the front and
brocade for the back. The creamy
whlls toilettes, so fashionable for even
ing, are also composed Of two or more
fabrics; favorite association is faille
draped with Chambery gauze.
Trains to evening dresses, which
sweep the ground like On open fan, are
no longer kept in place by muslin petit
coats as Of old, but the troublesome
trained upderskirts are abolished to
make way for q more convenient and
satisfactory arrangement. This is sim
ply a fan-shaped piece of crinoline,
three-fourths of yard deep, which is
plated in the back of the skirt about
half way down the breadths and reach.
ing to within few inches of the edge or
hem of the train. The bottom Of the
crinoline is finished by a muslin frill or
plaitings, which when exposed Stimulates
train petticoat An elastic is usually
added to assist in keeping the fullnessof
the skirt in place, and is fastened on
quite low down.
M. Worth is making new dress
called La Robe Bebe, which Stimulates in
front large, square apron with bib.
One seen was a plain dress of alternate
stripes of brown velvet and pink satin,
over which was an apron and bib OF
pink China Grape, edged with Flemish
binche. The top Of the bodice and the
sleeves were composed Of the striped
material, and the skirt was edged with
striped plaitings; the two pockets were
surrounded with binche, and further
decorated by long loops and ends of rib
bon.
A ball toilette, in blue tulle, pufed
over white faille, had the puffings on
the front of the skirt mounted diagonally
and cut, with trails of pink roses; puff
fings were also up the sides, while on
the train were narrow founces in double
tulle, surmounted by deep putting.
The cuirasse body of white faille was
striped in front with three tulle ruchiugs
finished top and bottom with small faille
bows; attached to the left shoulder. was
a trail of roses which ornamented the
front of the bodice and disappeared un-
des the left arm. A cluster of roses was
designed to be placed on the left side of
the coiffure.
A new arrangement of floral trim
mings is seen on some of the evening |
dresses, where, in place of wreaths and
sprays, are small bouquets on soft stems,
not seeming to be fastened by anything,
but having the appearance of remain
ing where an idle hand has dropped
them.
Among new trimmings are gauze lace
"a new Spanish blonde), satin broidered |
lace, appliques of roses and other flow
ers in relief, the veinings of the leaves
traced with chenille, and very deep
fringe.
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are up 2 months ago, and - yOu said
il is the best job ever did in my life
4 / commenced another OF the same sort
right away. only it is God helping me "a
last o lifetime, Tom. wrote this letter
to tell you do think God has forgiven
my sins, 4 herd your prayers, for you
told me you should pray for me, no
love TO read his word 4 tell him all my
troubles, 4 he helps me know for have
plenty chances to steal, but don't feel
to as once did, L now take more
pleasure in going to church than to a
theater, 4 that wosnt so once.
Our minister l. others often talk with
me & q month ago they wanted me to
join the church, but said not now, /
may be mistaken in my feelings, ! will
wait awhile. But now feel that God
has called me, & on the first Sunday in
July will join the church, dear friend,
i wish could write to you as feel but
can't do it yet.
You know j learned to read and rite
while in prison, 4 j aint got well enough
along to write as would talk; no amt
spelled all the words rite in this, and
lots of other mistakes but you will ex-
cuse it no, for you no was brought
up in a poorhouse, until run away, 4
that never new who my father and
mother was, and don't know my rite
name, & i hope you wont be mad at me,
but have as much rite to one name as
another and have taken your name, for
you wont use it when you get out, i no,
and you are the man think most Of in
the world; so hope you wont be mad
am doing we'll, put 410 month in
the bank with 325 OF the $50, if you ever
want any or all OF it, let me know, and
it is yours, wish you would let me send
you some now. I send you with this a
receipt for year of Littel's Living Age,
i didn't know what you would like 4 i
told Mr.. q, and he said he thought
you would like it. wish was mere
you, so could send you chuck (refresh-
II ents) on holidays, it would spoil this
weather from here, but will send you
a box next thanksgiving any way. Next
week Mr.. q takes me into his store
as lite porter, & will advance me as soon
as know little more; he keeps a big
granary store, wholesale.
I forgot to tell you of my Mission
school class, the school is in the |
Sunday afternoon, I went out Sunday |
afternoons & picked up seven kids) little |
boys) & got them to come in. Two of
them knew as much as did & had |
them put in a class where they could |
learn something. don't know much |
myself, but as these kids can't read
get on nicely with them, i make sure of
Bhem by going after them every Sunday
/ an hour before school time. also got
girls to come.
Tel Mack & Harry about me, if they
will come out here, when their time is
Up, will get them jobs at once.
I hope you will excuse this long letter
Z all mistakes. wish that could see
you for can't write as would talk.
nope the warm weather is curing your
ungs. was afraio when you wns bleed
ng that you would die. Give my re-
pect to all the boys, and tell them how
am doing, am doing well, & every
me here treats me as kind as they can.
Mr.. q is going to write to you some
ime, hope some day you will write to
ne.
This letter is from your very true
riend, who you no as -
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What She Saw.

A little girl in Leipsic, Del, did too
much sliding the other day, and SO af-
fected her brain that she died in conse-
quence. A singular manifestation of her
disease was an open optical illusion. She
saw, or fancied she saw green woman
who told her that she would die during
the night. Almost Immediately she was
taken with commissions, and in q few
hours death terminated her sufferings.
Years ago we knew child who had a
similar vision after dumping the rope"
over q hundred times in succession.
The hallucinatiop was followed by brain
fever which terminated in death.
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with the Tide.

Wave by wave o'er the sandy bar,
Up to the coasts lights, glimmering wan,
Out Of the darkness, deep and far,
Slowly the tide came creeping on.
Through the clamor Of billowy strife
Another voioo won't wailing thin;
The first faint CRY Of newborn life
Broke on the highland tho tide was In
Wave by wave DER the sandy bar,
Back again from tho sleeping town,
Back to the darkness, deep and far,
Slowly the tide went dropping down.
Silence lay ON the chamber Of death;
Silence lay ON the land about;
The last low futter Of weary breath
Fell on the night-and the tide was out.
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G. E. PETERS.

Ell at all times and ut reasonable prices. Stage
to and from Depot. Apply at Stable Office, rear Of
Trotter House.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-02-05
F. H. EVERETT

(Successor to DIR. j. N. Clark).
nENTIST. ALL THE MODERN IMPROVE
~ Inents Best Teeth fifteen dollars. All work
warranted to give satisfaction. Inquiries by mail
promptly answered. Hardys Building.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-02-05

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. ROOMS FOR
merry occupied by J. N. Clark, Dentist.
Special attention paid to Female diseases and dis
eases of the Lungs.
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j, H, JONES. M. ID.
C. H. CURTIS.

HOMEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
Bnk.
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T. A. WARREN,

7 ADlES', MISSES, AND CHILDREN'S BOOTS,
IL Shoes, Slippers and Rubbers. Mems Thick
Kip aud Calf Boots. Best quality. Low prices
Book store, Main Street.
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I. II. GILMAN.

4 LCl IDN1ER, WILL ATTEND 10 ALL
~ orders promptly. Will write auction tns aud
get iben printed II desired. vershire, VI.
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HARDWARE, IRON. STEEL, COAL. NAILS.
III Cutlery, Seeds, Glass, Betting, Cordage, etc.
Wholesale and Retail. Main Street.
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G. C. DOTY, ACT.

nYSrER AND ICE CREAM SALOON, FRUIT,
" Confectionery, Soda, Light Groceries, etc.
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C, 8, STEVENS.

MA uFsCTURER OF DIR. DOTYS CELF.
Il b 'ateI Mandrake Bitters, Flavoring Extracts
and Essences, etc, at Wholesale and Retail.
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$"si"sss &arhs.
BRADFORD.
H. STRICKLAND.
H. =. HARRIS.

IRON FOUNDER AND MACHINIsT, AND MAN
i ufacturer Of Agricultural Implements.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-02-05

Doors AND SHOES OF EVERY DEsCRIP-
ID tion for LADIES' Gentlemens, Youths and
by fair dealings to merit my share Of public patron
age. Opposite Post Office.
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ROSWELL TARNHAM.
7, b. ORMSBY.

4 TTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW,
n Master and Solicitor in Chancery.
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q. L. BUTLER.

DARLoR, CHAMBER AND KITCHEN FURNI-
/ ture, Collins, Caskets, Robes, Caps, Plates,
Musical Instruments etc. First door south OF
Trottcr House, Main Street.