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Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-07-01
Centennial Notes.

Australia exhibits ninety-three varie
ties of apples.
The exhibition of domestic wines il
very extensive. Every wine growing
State has sent a large collection of III
products; but it is greatly to be doubted
whether these beverages will have any
chance at all alongside of the rich ant
choice selection of the products of tht
great vineyards of Europe.
The greatest curiosity on the grounds
is the New England log honse. Dinner
Yankee fashion, at one o'clock. The
crowd is SO great you must get your tick
cts in advance. Yankee girls in old fash
ioned costumes, and carrying on OLD
fashioned work, with the Oldest of old
fashioned implements, give q peculiar
charm. 1t is always thronged.
A large model of what is claimed to be
the largest pumping machinery in the
world has been placed on exhibition in
Machinery hall, and is attracting no lit
tie attention. The exhibit is in the Brit
ish department., and is enclosed in q
glass case. As there are in the model
3439 separate and distinct pieces, it is
needless to say that the machinery is
complicated. The original is at work in
Codigro, near Ferrara, Italy, and is said
to have capacity Of lifting 1000 tons
of water from ten to twelve feet high
per minute. The machinery consists Of
a pair of compound surface condensing
engines, with centrifugal pumps.
In the women's department is most
curious article, no less than whistle
made from pigs tail. The caudal ap-
pendage has been hardened by some
mysterious process, and from it has been
made whistle. The musical instru.
ment has been very much twisted, as
might be expected when the material
from which it is manufactured is taken
into consideration, but still it gives forth
a shrill noise, and is in every respect a
veritable whistle. Over the strange ex.
hibit are inscribed the following lines:
There's = proverb as ancient as scotlsnd's
That out Of pigs tail you can't make a
We believe we've accomplished the wonderful
thing,
And all who may wish can make this tail sing. "
The Centennial guard found a new
sphere of usefulness the other day. A
lady who had suddenly discovered that
it was necessary to obtain lunch in or.
der to satisfy the cravings of her appe-
tite, and that it was inconvenient to car
ry her infant through dense crowd, re-
quested one of these individuals to pro-
tect her offspring until she returned. A
well-spring of the milk of human kind
ness sprang into the officers manly bo-
som, and he blushingly accepted the
charge. After holding the enfant terri
BILE for two or three hours, however, the
guardian of the peace became Mortified
at the thought that he would be made
the possessor of probable orphan,
when, to his immense relief, the mother
returned, took her child, thanked him,
and stopped every word of complaint by
the inquisitive declaration: "What are
the Centennial guards kept here for 2"
The couple parted, the former with sad
reflections upon female perfdy, and the
latter with good-natured calmness.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-07-01
A Fight With a Shark,

The Pensacola (Fla.) Gazette has the
following account of an exciting adven-
ture Captain John B. Guttmann, of
the Pensacola Guards, signalized him.
self in an odd encounter and came out
first best. Riding down to the shore Of
Escambia bay. the captain noticed Q
strange commotion in the water, and that
the beach for considerable distance
was covered with fish from six inches to
one foot and half in length, some dead
and some still jumping, while others con-
tinued to spring from the water, above
which showed the sharp dorsal fin of 8
shark, cutting the surface as he pursued
the fish. The sporting spirit of the
captain was fred, and springing from
his buggy he opened his pocketknife,
with blade less than three inches long,
and rushed into the water, which was
thigh deep where he encountered the
shark, and pushed his little knife into
it. The creature did not seem to feel
it, and it's hide was so tough that the
captain could not rip it, so he continued
his thrusts while the shark endeavored
to turn SO as to seize him. Finally the
shark felt the blade, and retreating
twelve or fifteen feet charged back with
a rush. The captain sprung aside as it
attempted to bite him and seized it by
the fin, which was ten inches long, and
piled his knife while they waltzed round,
the shark continually turning in the en-
deavor to bite. Finding his knife of no
avail against the nine lives of the shark,
the captain caught up short heavy
piece Of drift wood which opportunely
came within reach, and as the fish threw
its head out of water struck it a severe
blow at the base of the skull which in
stantly stunned it. He then drew it
ashore, where it was dispatched. It was
exactly five feet in length. In the
earliest stages of the conflict Capt. G.'s
three companions, who were off in the
woods at its beginning, came out on the
bluff and called out in alarm: "It's a
shark come out of the water p That
Prussian gave his lips their usual twist
and simply said: ct know it," and
went on with his amusement, which he
says was almost equal to some fun he
has had with bears and bull bisons,
numbers of both Of which he has slain.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-07-01

The father wassullen, while the mothers
sad features were family lit with the
pleasure OF some expectation, and the
little boy clung to his mothers skirts on
the side further from his father, once
in while casting glance at the latter,
as II expecting reproach, II not loud
imprecation.
Thus, silently, the trio reached the
graveyard. Jasper remembered the 10.
cation of his child's grave, and at once
struck out for it. Arriving ut what he
thought was the spot, he stopped and
looked around, but failed to recognize
the place he was in search of.
"Where is Eddie's gravel" he asked
OF his wife.
There" she said, pointing to neat,
shady spot.
Jasper followed the direction indicated,
and saw neatly trimmed mound Of
earth, surrounded by flowers and Gov
cred with a handsome crown of im-
nsortelles. The grass around the grave
had been moved, handsome rustic
seat stood on one side, and at the head a
pretty headstone, surmounted by an
Agnus Del, and the inscription:
eddie. son Of Jasper y
He read no more. One look at his
wife revealed the author OF the wonder
full change in the looks of his child's
grave since he had seen it.
cit was you who did this, he said to
her, I" and you went hungry, while feed
ing me on the best, to do it."
"Yes, darling" was all the answer, as
both husband and wife, with their child,
dropped on the rustic seat to weep.
Then here," said Jasper, very earn
estly, ~ swear by the memory of the
dear one gone before to shun bad COM
pany and become better man -
And so he did. His early lessons,
those taught him by his good old
mother, finally won the battle with evil
counsels. He abandoned his companions
in dissipation. became q temperate and
an industrious man, and found that,
though he had swerved from the path
pointed out to him in his youth, he could
still return to it, and scorn the sneers of
those who revile duty and laugh at
sobriety.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-07-01
The King OF All the Cats.

Talk about cats, says tho London
Telegram, none OF them equal Cato, the
recently deceased, the property, when
alive, Of Mrs. Stevens Rogers. The ami
NAL lived twenty years, lacking one
month, and when he departed, was
mourned for by large circle Of friends.
Cato was religiously inclined cat.
Told, "Cato, it's time you went to bed"
his catship walked solemnly to the chair
or stand, and placing his paws over his
face to shade his eyes from the glare
and glitter OF sinful world, engaged,
apparently, in earnest devotions.
Mrs. Rogers is an old lady and rather
feeble. Cato used to 60 to call her up
in the morning, would wait around until
she was ready to 60 down stairs, and
then would mimic his mistress in the
manner of her descent. Mrs. Rogers
was compelled to steady herself by lean
ing against the balusters; the cat regu-
larly went through the same exercise;
but upon getting within three or four
steps of the landing he would spring
clear down at leap, and then look
around in way that said distinctly:
"Why don't you come down in that
shapei"
Mrs. Rogers one day tainted, and at
tention was called to the fact by Cato,
who ran to the old lady's daughter and
succeeded by pulling, and pushing, and
crying to call her from another part OF
the house to the mothers assistance,
probably this being the means Of saving
the latter's life.
There used to be kept in the house a
little box in which from time to time
were deposited pennies for procuring
food for Cato. Cato understood the
arrangement, and would watch over his
pile carefully as could any little boy,
manifesting anxiety whenever the sup.
ply of cash ran 80 low as to be sugges-
tive Of short rations. If the box of cop
pers gave out altogether, Cato knew
enough to go to the next pocketbook.
Cato would allow the canary to hop
around upon his back, and would play
at " catch. paw" with it upon the floor.
When Capt. Rogers died the cat
manifested the utmost grief, and would
sit and watch the portrait of his deceased
master exactly as il he saw o resem-
blance between it and him. James, a
son of Mrs. Rogers, came home, and
one day concluded he would have
smoke. He purchased pipe and to-
bacco, and laid them on the table, at
once interesting exceedingly Cato, who
commenced calling "Papa, papa" as
he used to do when Capt. Rogers was
still alive. A comb was set apart for the
cats use, as matter of fun, and daily
Cato came to have his toilet made by
some member of the family.
When finally he was taken sick the
of Mrs. Rogers used to come
in to see him; and when at the very last
Cato saw he was going, he raised him.
self up in his bed, waved an adieu to
his friends, and sunk back into the sleep
from which he never fairly awoke.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-07-01

A painter in Meriden, Conn, fell
from roof the other day, struck on a
freight car and smashed the roof, rolled
off, struck on his head on a rail, and
then got up and went home. He said
he didn't feel very well, but would go to
work in day or two, and he did.
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The Washington Monument.
o The People of the United States:

To the People Of the United States;
The approach Of the ono hundredth anniver-
sary OF the nations birth vividly brings before
the mind Of all true lovers Of tho country tho
memory Of him who was First In war, first In
peace, and first in tho hearts Of his country
men,"
The monument TO commemorate peoples
gratitude TO George Washington has remained
IN an unfinished condition for moro than twenty
years, under the shadow Of the national
capitol 1t 10 now 174 feet high, and whom
completed will be 4s6 feet high-a plain and
stone terrace twenty-five feet high and two
hundred feet In diameter. The cost to finish
it is estimated At $780, 900.
In tho name Of gratitude, patriotism and
national pride, the monument society renews
Its earnest appeal for aid to discharge duty
our country owes to tho brightest namo In
human history.
What more fitting time for the people
throughout the length and breadth Of our land
to make their grateful offerings to this noble
work, to chow their reverence for the name Of
the "father Of his country" than this Gen.
tennial jubilee Of rejoicing for the possession
Of our glorious free institutions and amazing
progress in all that makes aud constitutes an
enlightened, powerful and great nation?
We appeal to tho minister's Of the Gospel and
euperintendents Of Sabhath-schools to take up
collection on Sunday the second day Of July
next, or on any convenient day before or there
after above all, we appeal to the sovereign
eople, the impregnable bulwark Of the
nations safety, for the means of completing
the monument.
We respectfully request that all contributions
may be sent direct to J. B H. Smith, treasurer
OF the Washington national monument society,
at Washington, d. G.
We ask the liberal and patriotic press Of tho
country to keep this appeal before the public
up to the fourth Of July ensuing.
BY order Of the society.
JOHN b. BLAKE, Secretary.
OFFICERS OF THE WASHINGTON NATIONAL MoNU-
MENT SOCIETY:
U. S. GRANT Ex-offico president,
W. w. CoRooRAN, Vlce-presidenf
ROBERT G. WINTHROP, Vice-president,
]. B. H. SMITH, Treasurer,
JOHN b. BLAKE, Sc Netary.
We cordially commend the foregoing appeal
to the h. arty cooperation Of the clergy and
Sabbath-school superintendents throughout
the county.
DAVID Wills Pastor Western Presby. Church,
E. II. GRAY Pastor North Baptist Church,
j. T.. RANKIN Pastor First Cong. Church,
VIM. F. SPEAKE, P. +. Wa.h. Dist. NJ. Z. Oh.
J. GEo. BUTLER. Pastor Luth. Memorial Oh.
THos. G. ADDISON, Rector Of Trinity P. L. Ch.
VIM. 3. HAMMOND, Pas. of Ninth st. M. P. Ch.
LOUIS STERN, Min. Of the Wash. Hebrew Cong.
WASHINGTON CITY, June, 1876.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-07-01

"One who was there" says that the
Merrimac was not sunk by the Monitor,
but was blown up by special order Of
of the commander at Norfolk.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-07-01
C.. e. PETERS.

T IVERY STABLE. GOOD TEAMS FURNISH.
c Mt all times, and Mt reasonable prices. Stage
to M from Depot. Apply at Stable Office, rear of
Trotter House.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-07-01
j. II. JONES, M. D.
c. H. CURTIS.

EOMEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
l Office at Residence. First door south Of
Bank.
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4 tc1IONEER, WILL ATTEND To ALI
n orders promptly. Viii write auction Ills Hhu
get them printed If desired. yershire, Vt.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-07-01

DHYsICIAN AND SURGEON. ROOMS FOR
merry occupied by J. N. Clark, Dentist
Special attention paid to Female diseases and dis
eases of the Lungs.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-07-01
C. C. DOTY, ACT.

nYiTER AND ICE CREAM SALOON, FRUIT
" Confectionery, Soda, Light Groceries, etc.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-07-01
F, H. EVERETT

(Successor to Dr. J. N. Clark),
nENTIST, HAS ALL THE MODERN I'M
~ proycments. All work warranted to give sat
isfaction. Inquiries by mail promptly answered.
Hardys Building.
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$"ainssa q"rbs.
bRIDFORD.
L. +. WHEELER

(Successor to II. Strickland),
IRON FOUNDER AND MACHINIsr, AND MAN.
i ufacturer Of Agricultural Implements.
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j. II. GILMAN.

nEPUTY SHERIFF, cCRINTH, VT.
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C. s. STEVENS.

TANTTACTURER OF DIR. DOTY'S CELF.
IM b"atei Mandrake Bitters, Flavoring Extracts
aud Essences, etc, at Wholesale and Retail.
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a. ID. CARPENTER.

nEPUTY SHERIFF AND AUCTIONEER, WEST
'Topsharn. VT. Business iutrus.ed TO will
be attended to with care and dispatch.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-07-01
ROSWELL CARNHAM.
j. B. ORASBY.

A TTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT Law
n Master and Solicitor in Chancery.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-07-01
G. l.. RuTLER.

DARI.oR, CHAMBER AND KITCHEN FURNI.
ture, Collins, Caskets, Robes, Caps, Plates,
Musical INSTRUMENTS ETC.. First door south Of
Trottcr Houss Main Street
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-07-01
e, II, HARDING.

WATCHES, CLOCKS. JEwELRY, SPEC
w tacles, Stationery, and Yankee Notions.
Watches and Jew Iii repaired and warranted Post
Office Building.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-07-01

A TToRNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW.
n wel!s River, Vt. Office with Judge Under
wood.
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C. n. STEVENS.
EATON q co.

YNROTTER HOUSE, BRADFORD, VT. CDACh
l. to and from all passenger trains day and night.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-07-01

TNOREIGN AND DOMESTIC DRY GOODS,
Il Gents Furnishing Goods, Hats and Caps, Gro
ceries, Teas, Salt, Fish, Pork, Lard and Country
Produce, Main Street,
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-07-01

Doors AND SHOES OF EVERY DESCRIP-
I'D ton for Ladies', Gentlemens, Youths and
Chldren's wear kept constantly on hand. hope
by fair dealings to merit my share Of public patron
lgc Opposite Post-of1ice.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-07-01
DIR. O. H. STEVENS.

CURGEON DENTIST, HAS ALL THE MODER1
y improvements. Also owns the Folsom Patent
for Orange County. which Ia Of che greatest i'm.
provements in Dentistry. All work warranted equal
TO any done in the State Once Printing Once.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-07-01
ORIN GAMBELL. Jr.
e. HI. ALLEN.

PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTIST AND DEALER IN
i Stereoscopes and Views, Albums aud Picture
Frames Frames for Wreaths of all kinds fed to
order Nos. Is and l6 Hardy q Building.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-07-01
EDGAR w. SMITH.

NEW PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, CHELSEA,
IN VT. Open Mondays, Thursdays and Satur.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-07-01

Jasper resolved to do something about
having his boys last resting place prop
erly attended to. For few days he did
not see his companions, and hope
sprung anew in the devoted wife's heart
that a change had come at last. But,
alas week or so later his companions
again proved a stronger attraction than
his duty, and Jasper receded from his
temporary reform.
Once moro the thick clouds of misery
gathered around the loving wife's head,
intemperance again made home desolate;
and the children cried for the very bread
to sustain life.
One evening when jasper had failed
to secure the money he had asked of his
wife, he upbraided her for what he
termed her extravaganza, and for spend
ing all the money.
You ought to save more," he said /;
" I cannot afford to give you my money,
and then find that you have spent all
when want a few cents"
You've given me less than ten dol
lars a week, to pay rent and all, for the
past two months. darling! I'm sure l
don't spend a cent foolishly."
" But say that you must treat your
self when I'm away from home" he re-
piled, angrily.
His wife cast on him a look Of deep
reproach.
"Oh, no, papa" spoke up his re-
naming child, boy about four years
old. "Mamma gibs you all de goot
things; mamma eats only try breat."
The child's words seemed to go deep
into Jasper's heart, but he spoke not.
On the following Sunday the
three members of this unhappy family,
two of whom had so suffered through
the result of evil companions, wended
their way toward the cemetery wherein
.ay the remains OF the dear little one.
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PRICHARD & HAY.

-ARDwARE, IRON. STEEL, COAL, NAILS,
Cutlery, Seeds, Glass, Betting, Cordage, ctc.
,lesale and Retail. Main Street.
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j. NJ. WARDEN.

ININE WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELRY. SILVER
Il Ware. Spectacles, Cutlery, Revolvers, Fancy
Goods and Toys. Particular attention given TO Re-
pairing Fine Watches Office W, U, Telegraph Co,
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-01-17
An Infant Attacked by o Cat.

A correspondent OF the Richmond
Dispatch says TINT as Mr.. Daniel Jones
family, in James City, Va, was break,
fasting in the kitchen, about twenty-five
yards from the main dwelling, one oil
his daughters went 10 look after II baby
TINT had leen loft snugly covered up and
slowed away in the enjoyment Of his
usual morning nap. The little infant
was found screaming convulsiyely and
covered with blood, A cat, that had
evidently run ut the sound Of the foot.
steps, was found under the bed, blood
being upon his throat and fore legs.
Two thoughts ut the same time occupied
the minds of MI present-one to care for
tho baby, the other to go for the cat.
Tho cat order was promptly obcyed;
ION with bis head" The baby, being
washed, presented n CHASTITY sight. One
arm, shoulder, face, eye, and one side
of the head were terribly scratched, and
the skin upon the head so torn and lifted
rs to expose the skull. physician was
called in, md the little fellow is now
doing well, with prospects of recovery.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-01-17
September l1.-Ba.tle of Plattsbnrg

September 11.-Ba.tle of Plattsburg,
\. Y.
September 12.-Battle OF Baltimore,
Md.
November THE British were driven
from Pensacola, Fla.
December 24.-Treaty Of peace be.
tween the United States and Great
Britain concluded ut Client, in East
Flanders. The treaty was signed on the
part OF the Americans by John Quincy
Adams, Albert Gallatin, James A. Bay
ard, Henry Clay and Jonathan Russell.
December 27.-The treaty of peace
was ratified by Great Britain.
1915.
january S.-Battlc of New Orleans.
January 9.-Congress imposed nnoth-
er direct tax upon the States for Sc, 000,-
900.
January l5.-The United States
frigate President was captured by the
British ship Majestic, race Endymion
and frigatcs Tenedos and Pomona.
January 26.-The American privatcer
Chasseur captured the British schooner
St. Lawrence.
February 1.-THE British sloop OF
war Favourite, Captain Maude COM
manding, arrived ut New York with tho
ratified treaty OF peace.
February 1.-THE treaty Of Client
was ratified by the United States gov.
eminent.
February aO.-rhe British sloops of
war Cyaue and Levant were captured by
the United Stntes frigatc Constitution.
February 24.-Robcrt Fulton, who
FIRST brought steamboat navigation to
perfection, died, aged fifty.
March 13.-War declared against AL
giers for depredations committed on
American commerce.
April 6.-Alassacre of Dartmoor
prison.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-01-17

At our request, Cragiu & Co., PhilA.,
Pa, have promised to send any OF our
readers, gratis ION receipt Of Is cents to
pay postage), sample OF Dobbins'
Electric Soap, to try. Send ut once.
They make no charge for the soap, the
money exactly pays the postage. We
would like to have all who test the
soap write us their honest opinion of it
'or publication in these columns free.
Here is what one Of our friends writes !:
Dcar Mr.. EIitOr:-I have been very
slow il giving You my opinion of the
estimable D0bbins' Electric Soap "a
sample Of which I received some time
ago), but have not hy any means been
so long discovering its very remarkably
good and helpful qualities. My pen
is too feeble for its well deserved praise !;
suffice it to shy that I think it n perfect
Success, and an indispensable article in
housekeeping, and hereafter 1 shall
never think OF using my other soap but
Dobbins' Electric. / have introduced it
to Il number of our friends, both home
and abroad, and I think in all proba-
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ties will soon desire to purchase.
MARY J. EMEmcK.
Saugerties, n. Y.