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Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1877-02-03
The Frozen Spray at Niagara.

The falls Of Niagara, in summer or
winter, are too stupendous to be de-
scribed by mortal man. Those who wish
to view the falls and the surroundings in
winter must come and see for themselves
the vagaries Of the frozen spray. Even
Daniel Webster gave up his attempt to
describe the scene with the exclamation:
"Before lis is hurly-burly of waters
too deep to be fathomed, too irregular
to be described, shrouded in too much
mist to be clearly seen; water, vapor,
foam and atmosphere are all mixed up
together in sublime confusion. BY our
side down comes this world of green and
white waters and pours into the invisible
abyss. A steady, imaginary, low-toned
moan thunders necessarily in our ears.
As we look up we think some sudden
disaster has opened the seas, and that all
their floods are coming down upon us ut
once, but we soon recollect that what we
see is not a sudden or violent exhibition,
but the permanent and uniform character
of the object which we contemplate.
There the grand spectacle has stood for
centuries-from the creation, rs far as
we know, without change. From the
beginning it has shaken, as it now does,
the earth and the air; and its unvarying
thunder existed before there were ears
to hear it. Reflections like these on the
duration and permanency of this grand
object naturally arise and contribute
much to the deep feeling which the
whole scene produces. We cannot help
being struck with sense of the insight
ficance of man and all his works COM
pared with what is before us."
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4 True Mule Story.

A correspondent writing to ST. Nicho-
las says: The rescue of mule in Bien-
vile parish, La., from a we'll sixty feet
deep, caused SO much surprise and in
terest here lately that send an account
to you. 1t is vonched for by some of
the best citizens of the place, who wit
messed it, and I assure you it is every
word true.
/ This mule fell hind-feet backward into
IN old dry well sixty feet deep; it is sup
posed that the edge of the well caved in
with him. All efforts to rescue him
were fruitless, as he was completely
wedged in. Finally, the owner of the
mule, supposing that the poor creature
was severely injured by the fall, decided
that it would be more merciful to have
him killed than to allow him to starve
to death. Not knowing any other way
Of dispatching him, he had a cartload of
dirt thrown in upon him. But, instead
of allowing himself to be buried alive,
his muleship quietly shook off the dirt
and pressed it down with his feet; thus
raising himself several inches above his
original position. Another load was
thrown in, with the same result; and
then some one said that if the mule
would continue tramplng down the
dirt, it was possible that he might be ex-
tricated; it would be no harm to try, any
way. Acting on this suggestion, all the
farm hands went to work filling the well,
carefully pouring the dirt in on the sides
SO as not to hurt the mule. It was slow
work filling that deep well, but hearty
interest was awakened by the persever-
ance with which the poor animal tramp
ed down the dirt, and all worked with
willing hands.
Slowly but surely, inch by inch, did
he ascend, until the great well was filled
within few feet of the top; then, as
complacently as if nothing strange had
happened, his muleship stepped out safe
and sound 1 think, if he could have
then been blessed with the gift of speech,
he would have said: "All's well that
ends we'll p Wasn't he plucky old .
fellow?
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Frederick the Great.

Frederick the Great was not an ad-
mirer of the American political system,
yet he was always friendly to the Ameri-
can patriots, and did not like the spirit
manifested by England. When he dis
covered that England had hired Hessian
soldiers to be sent over to fight against
her American colonies, he manifested his
dislike OF the work by levying the same
toll per head Oh all those recruits passing
through his dominions that was levied
upon bought and sold cattle. General
Washington he admired exceedingly, and
to him the king sent a sword of honor
from Potsdam, with the inscription !:
"From the Oldest general in the world
to the greatest" But he was "every
inch n king" He believed in the "di-
vine right most emphatically.
In an old magazine, published in
Philadelphia in 1888, to which Franklin
was regular contributor while he
lived, | find an account of an interview
of our philosopher with Frederick while
negotiating treaty with Prussia and the
United States.
"Pray, doctor, said Frederick, "what
is the object you hope to obtain in your
form of government"
"Liberty, SIRE" replied the philoso-
pher, promptly; that liberty, that
freedom, which is the birthright of
man,"
After little reflection the king an
swered:
81 was born n prince, I am become
king and will not use the power I pos
sess to the ruin of my own trade. I was
born to command-the people were born
to obey"
Yet the treaty which he freely signed
with Franklin embodied the most ele-
waited principles OF international rights.
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They Died Together.

The Baltimore .fmerican prints let
ter from n resident Of Adams county,
Penn, which says: Our neighborhood
was thrown into state of excitement by
the following sad event : Henry Sterner,
aged seventy-three, and his wife, aged
seventy-one years, two we'll known and
highly respected people, have for many
years resided Oh n small farm in Union
township, Union county, Tenn, about
three miles from Littlestown. They had
living with them young lady, Miss
Sterner, n granddaughter, about eight
cen years Of age. At five o'clock one
Sunday evening Miss Stprncr left home
to attend prayer meeting at Littletown,
leaving the two old people apparently in
good health. After the meeting she re-
turned pnrt of the way home with
neighbor, and, ,as the night was very dark
and rainy, she remained at the neigh
boris house all night. Returning home
at six o'clock in the morning, she found
the kitchen door wide open and her
grandfather lying on the floor, appa-
rently dead. She summoned the near
est neighbors, and Mr.. Stcrner was put
to bed, when it was found that he was
still alive but speeclless. Search was
made for the old lady, and after some
time she was found behind the barn lying
on the snow, dead, still holding n tin
horn in her hand, and partially covered
with snow that fell during the night
Miss Sterner, before leaving home, had
placed candle on the table, to be
lighted by the old people when needed,
and as it had not been lit, it is supposed
that soon after she left home the grand
father was stricken with paralysis and
fell to the floor, where he remained
exposed in the cold until found in the
His wife must have seized the
horn and rushed out to summon the
neighbors to her help, and, after giving
two or three feeble blasts, dropped
dead, as is supposed, from heart dis
ease Mr.. Sterner died, and they were
both buried in the same grave.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1877-02-03

Capt. James B. Eads, who is about to
receive an installment of $500, 900 for
his work of opening the mouth of the
Mississippi river, is in his fifty-seventh
year, and a native of Lawrenceburg,
Ind. At a very early age he evinced a
strong taste for machinery, and at eleven
constructed without any instruction a
miniature engine that worked perfectly
with steam. He has struggled upward
to the possession Of large private for
tune, excellent health and thoroughly
American taste, passing such grades as
apple peddler, clerk, Mississippi wreck
er, proprietor of the first glass blowing
establishment in the West, and builder
of twenty-seven ironclad gun and mortar
boats.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1877-02-03
Color IN Masonry.

The whole of forenoon, and portion
of the afternoon OF meeting of the
Grand Lodge of Minnesota was devoted
to the discussion of what is called the
AFRICAN Lodge" The question of re.
cognizing the colored lodges has long
been discussed by the Masonic fraternity.
Last year, says the st. Paul Press, the
grand master alluded to the subject in
his address, and us the lodge had an ap.
plication from Prince Hall lodge of Bos.
ton, and two from two lodges here in the
State asking to be recognized, it was
deemed best to bring the matter to n con-
clusion rs soon rs possible. Accordingly
that portion of the grand masters ad.
dress which referred to the question, and
the three communications, We're referred
to Il large committee. Three reports were
made. The two first reported against
recognizing the colored people. The last
reported in favor of recognizing them.
The whole question resolves itself, ac-
cording to the reports, into question of
history. The two that agree against re-
cognizing the colored lodges affirm and
maintain that the colored lodges are not
now and never have been recognized as
belonging to the Masonic fraternity, and
all searched diligently the Masonic his
tory to ascertain whether or not the col
ored brethren had ever been taken in.
The discussion was brought to a close by
the adoption of three resolutions, at
tached to the report of Mr.. A. I. c. Pier
son, as follows
ResOlred, That the Grand Lodge of
Minnesota declines to recognize the Prince
Hall Grand Lodge, located in Boston,
Mass. for the reason of its irregular for
nation.
Resoivcd, That the Grand Lodge can
not recognize charters as having any val
idity in this State, except those issued by
its authority ; and that it cannot issue
charters except to such Masons as are of
it's obedience.
Resolved, That color is neither bar
nor a recommendation to the accept
ance of the Masonic degrees in this iuris-
diction, and that it is perfectly competent
for any lodge i'll this jurisdiction to make
Masons of any parties possessing the re-
quired qualifications.
The vote by which the resolutions were
adopted is 321 in favor of them, and
seven against, which appears to be suf-
ticiently decisive to settle the matter.
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men, and in no instance was there a

men, anu IN no instance was there
mistake.
The day Of trial approached. Jones
continued his reticence and was deaf Ia
all appeals to turn States evidence and
aid in the capture of his companions.
He was offered thousand dollars and
his liberty; they promised him free
passage to New York or any other place
he might select, and it was limited that
he might be appointed assessor of inter-
nal revenue, or postmaster in rural
town. To each and all proposals he made
but the single answer: "You have made
Il mistake; am not the man"
The day before the one set for trial q
gentleman arrived in lie town on busi.
ness that would detain him for week.
He was resident of Nevada, but his
affairs frequently took him into Califor-
mia. On one Of his journeys he had
been one of the parties of the second
part in highway robbery, and, as every
body in town was talking of the forth
coming trial, he visited the Jail, thinking
he might possibly identify Jones as one
of the road agents who had taken away
his money and watch. And he did, but not
as he and others had expected. He said
nothing, but hurried from the Jail to the
telegraph Office, where he dispatched u
message to the governor Of Nevada. In
less than an hour came telegram
"Hold Richard Conkling for burglary
and attempted homicide. Five feet
nine, square built, large scar on left
cheek, brown beard and hair recently
cut close, lost one Joint of left foretin-
ger Officers with requisition and iden-
tifcation start tonight"
The sheriff went to the jail and to the
cell OF the prisoner. He talked awhile
with the latter about the trial set for the
next day, and the dead sure thing" on
his conviction. Jones said in response :
eff 1 must be tried 1 must, but I am
not the man,"
The sheriff started as if to go out.
Suddenly he turned and said
eff you don't want to be tried to-
morrow, Conkling, We'll send you back
to Nevada"
The prisoner shivered and turned
pale for an instant He recovered him
self speedily; but the sheriff had
watched him closely, and observed the
shivcr and pallor.
"You are right" said he, "there was
mistake in connecting you with the
stage robbery; but didn't make mis-
take i'll taking you in."
The trial was postponed and another
case took it's place. The Nevada officers
arrived and then the whole mystery was
revealed.
Conkling had been guilty of burglary
with attempted homicide. The evidence
against him was direct and overwhelm-
ing; he had escaped to California, and
up to the time of his arrest for the stage
robbery he had been comparatively safe.
His refusal to give an account of himself,
explain his movements, or reveal his
name, was now apparent. Nevada
claimed him as her own, to do the State
some service for the rest of his natural
life.
Some months later the real robber
was taken, and found to be almost the
exact counterpart of Conkling. He was
the same man even to the scar on his
cheek and the loss of finger joint; and
thus it was shown why the witnesses had
identified Conkling as their plunderer
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A Star Behind the Cloud.

No matter how dark the night,
No matter how black the clouds may be,
Up in the shrouded sky,
Hidden from watching oye,
Glitters q star for me.
Silvery bright and clear,
Out in the fields Of fadclcss blue,
Needless OF cloud and rain,
Fearless of death and pain.
Golden stars in their silent sphere
Twinkle and burn for you.
summer and winter the same
No matter il storm clouds surge and roll
Like waves on the frenzied sea
In heavens bright gallery
Twinkle and glow with quenchloss flame,
These types Of the soul
No matter how dark thy life;
Nomatter how gloomy thy watch may be
Mid sorrow, and pain, and care,
Still watching thee everywhere
Back of the curtain Of earthly strife
Wrinkles star for thee
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Children in San Francisco,

The San Francisco Chronicle tells this
terrible story: Three little girls, the
eldest about nine and the youngest seven
years of age, were brought before Cap
tain Short at the police office about
twelve o'clock at night. The officer who
arrested them stated that he found them
on Kearney street, apparently drunk.
When questioned, the girls said they
were "only playing drunk" With a
warning admonition to go home, the cap
tain bade them depart. Soon after re-
porter overlook them on his way from
the police station, and told them they
had better go home or the police might
arrest them.
"For sure?" asked one. eyes, for
sure; and next time you will be locked
up"
eve don't care said the youngest; !;
edo we, girls?'' and negative response
came from all.
"There's too many special policemen
round town, anyway" said one.
"We'd like to be put in Jail once, just
to see how it seems, said another
"But you must go home, girls, or
some man will carry you off, admonished
the reporter.
"No, he won't !" chorussed all of
them. "We're hoods (hoodlums), we
are, said the eldest. eyes," said one
of the Others, "and I'd like to see any
man try it on. My father told me not
to pay any 'tention to man who tries to
copper me on the street." CANT we
got no right to get drunk to-day if we
wanter ?" asked one of them.
Just then an officer stepped into the
moonlight, and at the sight of the gilt
tering star upon his breast they all
turned and scampered down the street.
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Recipe for a "Gay Sleigh Ride"

Ten young couples. One fo..f-horse
outfit with driver. One night, colder
than blixen. One mile of merriment.
Ten miles of nearly frozen to death.
One chilly dance hall. One drunken tid-
dler. Three hours Of light fantastic toe.
Supper for twenty-five. First course
lukewarm milk and water that has been
bathed in by an oyster. Second course
same as first. Dessert-countIy air
and ice. The party is now half way
through. Next comes little more
squeaky fiddle and balancing around.
Then all hands aboard for home. Colder
drive than ever. All sitting in the
sleigh box. Driver loses his way.
Young men crawl out and swear. Girls
cry. Home at last--four o'clock in the
morning. Moral: Ten dollars apiece
out of pocket. Nine frozen ears. Twen-
ty played out people of 10th sexes. -Four
used up horses, and lot of young liars,
who 60 around the next day and say they
had "mense time"
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Hatched the Eggs.

A Hyde Park (Pa.) woman prides her.
self on the feat of having Matched five
chickens in her bosom. She had set o
hen upon the eggs in the usual manner
some days ago, but the hen died, and
the woman, not to be outdone, placed
the eggs in her bosom, where incubation
took place, and five hardy chicks were
Matched. We learn that the birds are
doing we'll, as is also the woman.
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Fashion Dots.

Fancy handkerchiefs, twenty-five cents.
fashionable neckties, twenty cents.
Fine cashmere, sixty cents per yard.
Pretty silks, one dollar per yard.
Mode suitings, thirty cents per yard.
Who can complain at these prices?
A nobby chapeau for $3.50.
Fine kids that fit we'll for sixty cents.
Excellent domestic cloth at seven
cents.
A beautiful lace collarette, $1.50.
4 pretty machine made one, thirty
cents.
Black silk tor costumes, $1.25 per
yard.
All wool suitings, plain and fancy.
Pretty invisible plaids for costumes.
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Interesting ExamDle.

At the recent examination for teach
ers' certificates by California county
boara, one of the exercises was: ode
fine hypersole, and give an example. "
To which one of the lady applicants re-
sponded as follows: GA hyperbole is
an exaggeration of the truth, used to il
lustrate wit or humor. Example The
train running between Shingle Springs
and Latrobe goes with such speed that
the kiss left ON the hand of Mr.. Watkins
by his Placerville girl was not dry before
it was shaken by his girl at Latrobe."
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Scarlet fever is SO prevalent in Boston
that the board of health has issued a
circular to citizens. The recommentla-
ton are that the patient be isolated,
that all articles that cannot be afterward
cleansed be removed from the room,
that after recovery the ceiling and walls
be rubbed clean, and that clothing be
boiled thoroughly or burned.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1877-02-03

The farmers of Utah who plowed up
their ground after the grasshoppers had
deposited their eggs, find that the eggs
have been entirely destroyed by the
heavy .frosts. This will shorten the hop
per crop several millions, but there will
undoubtedly be enough left to go
around next spring. tt.. ... q
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In some countries common tree frogs
are used as barometers. The frog is
placed in a tall bottle with light lad
der. In fine weather the animal always
climbs up the ladder, and always comes
down when storm is approaching.
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