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The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1886-11-26
Oak Struck by Lightning.

have noticed that oak trees are more frequent
ly struck by lightning than any other tree. Is
this fact? If So Why's CULTIVATION
Yes The grain of an oak is closer than
that of any other tree of equal bulk, which
makes it a better conductor.
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Born.

In Bradford, Nov. IS, to Mr.. and Mrs Geo
A. Martin, son-10K pounds.
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Catarrh is constitutional disease, Hoods
is constitutional remedy. 1t
cures catarrh. Give it q trial.
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COlored WOrshipers at Washington.

There is a large Catholic church in WASH
ington attended exclusively by colored peo-
pie, with black saints in the inches and other
things to correspond. 1t is attended by a
colored aristocracy, and a membership in it
is considered sign of tone by some. There
is fine choir of negro voi,es, and masses are
sung quite as well as in those attended by the
whites There is also colorcd Episcopal
church, tho rector Of which i "a gr;t,uate Of
Trinity cole.s, and a man of lAu :. ability.
But lie from the two Presbyterian churches
nearly the entire colored population attend
worship ut those of the Methodist or the Bap-
fist fai Washington Letter.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1886-11-26
Hot Wheat.

What is meant by hot wheat! CITIZEN.
Hot wheat is that which is rotting. Rot
ting is slow process Of combustion. Hence
the heat evolved.
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Painted Wood.

Why does paint preserve wood? +.
Because it covers the surface of tho wood
and prevents air and damp, the true agencies
for decay, from getting into the pores.
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Is the following from John Millions paradise
Lost" correct?
Adam the comeliest man of all his sons since
born,
The farest of her daughters Eve. T.
1t is not correct. No man can be his own
son and no woman can he be her own
daughter.
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Sound ON a Desert Isle.

Sound on Desert Isle.
Suppose bell to be rung on desert island BY
the agency, say, of wind. Would there be sound!
JAMES r. T.
No. Sound is only produced when the
sound waves strike upon the drum of an ear.
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Know Nothing Party.

hear great many questions Of American poll
ties discussed about matters which happened be-
fore was born 1t may seem surprising but
do not know what was the origin Of the Know
Nothing party. Can you inform mey
YouNGsTER.
The Know Nothing party was originally
intended to purify politics The great influx
of foreigners about 1850, all Of whom soon be-
came naturalized and thus gained a vote,
filled great many people with a dread lest
the new element would be detrimental. The
principal plank in its platform was, "Put
none but Americans on guard"
The fear of foreign element is idle, be-
cause even if foreigners did not make good
citizens, which is not the case, their children
are all Americans.
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Hop Plasters soothe, stimulate and strength.
en- weak and tired muscles, Cures aches and
pains.
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Died..
In Bradford, Nov. 81. William Dickey, aged
"A years. 6 months and 81 days.
Hamilton ( DiVoll'S Quadrille Band,

EAST CORINTH, VT.
LIST and I'd Violins, Clarionet and
Bass. Will furnish music for enter
tainments and parties at reasonable
rates.
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always find when boil potatoes that those at
the top or furthest from the fire are cooked
soonest. l should think it would be just the OPP
posite. Why is it? HOUSEWIFE
The hottest particles of water rise to the
top. The top of the boiler is always full OF
hot steam; therefore the potatoes on the top
are subject to greater heat.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1886-11-26

Since the fare on the New York city ele-
waited railroad was put down to cents TIE
volume of travel has increased wonderfully.
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Who Wrote 1t.

Who Is the author Of the following lines'
While stands the Coliseum Rome shall stand,
When falls the Coliseum Rome shall fall,
And when Rome falls. the world. Is, ID.
The Venerable Bedc, quoting the proph-
csy uttered by Anglo Saxon pilgrims
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Hoods SarsapariIIa

Sold by all druggists. S six for rs. Prepared only
BY 9. l. HOOD & CO., Apothecaries, Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar
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Chronic Catarrh

II am happy to state that used Hoods
sarsaparllla for catarrh, with which have
been troubled many years, and received
great relief and beneft from it. The catarrh
was very disagreeable, especially In the
winter, causing constant discharge from my
nose, ringing noises In my ears, and pains In
the back OF my head The effort to clear my
head In the morning by hawking and splitting
was painful. My grocer advised me to try
Hoods Sarsaparilla,
and 1t gave mo relief Immediately, while in
time was entirely cured. l am never with
out the medicine in my house, as think 1t is
worth its weight In gold" Mrs. G. b. GLIB,
1929 Eighth Street, N. W., Washington, ID. c.
81 have used Hoods Sarsaparila for
catarrh with very satisfactory results.
have received more permanent benefit from
1t than from any other remedy have ever
tried" NJ. +. READ, of A. Read & Son,
Wauscon, ONO.
n. b. Do not be induced to take any other
preparation, but be sure to get
arsapariIIa
Sold by all druggists. s six for 49, Prepared only
by Q. I. HOOD CO., Apothecaries. Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar
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Ex-President Congressman.

Did any president of the United States ever
serve in congress after being PRESIDENT
MEMO.
Yes. John Quincy Adams.
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ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.

Questions Asked Us are Answered -
This Column.
Can you inform me when II was that paper
money first came into usey BANKER
Paper money is believed to have originated
In China prior to the Thirteenth century,
The exact date is unknown.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1886-11-26

DR., Sage's Cutar h Remedy surpasses all.
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The Kemp Family sang here Monday
eve to very few people.
Lizzie Avery has gone to Woods
vile for a few DAYS
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-13

railway corporations where such corpo-
ratiOns have failed TO comply with the
terms of their charters, or have 1alled IN
good faith to ALLEVIATE their lands within
the period fixed by law.
LIABILITY OF STOCKHOLDERS.
We believe that stockholders in private
corporations should be held liable TO pay
the debts of corporations TO the amount
due on their stock, aud an addllional
amount equal to the stock owned bytnen,
and that the Legislature should regulate
and fix the terms upon which private cor
porations NAV do business in this state,
and that laws should be passed prohibit
ing corporations not chartered by the laws
OF this State from buying or leasing the
public lands OF this State or any OF the
school university or asylum lands.
We favor the mechanics lien law. We
declare that all State convicts should be
confined within the walls OF the penlten-
tiary, and that it is the duty Of the Legis-
lature to provide penitentiarY sufficient
for this purpose.
THE LIQUOR QUESTION.
We do not believe that the views OF any
citizen upon the question of local option
should interfere with his standing in the
Democratic party, and We declare the
question TO be one in which every Demo-
crat may indulge his own views without
affecting his Democracy.
The Democrats of Texas declare that it
is the duty OF the general government to
protect and defend the humblest Ameri-
can citizen against the unlawful acts OF
any and all nations, and that decisive ac-
tiOn in demanding indemnity for past and
existing grievances and security for the
future will meet with the unqualified ap-
proval Of the Democracy OF Texas.
THE CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR.
Upon the adoption of the platform nom =
baliOting resulted in the selection of Gen.
l.. G. Ross, whose nomination was made
unanimous. The convention then took a
recess until 8 O'Clock tonight.
CONGRESSIONAL CONVENTIONS.
RALEIGH, N. c., Aug. 12.-In the Demo-
cratic Convention for the Third district
to-day, on the 345th ballot, Charles w.
McClammy, of Pender county, was nomi-
mated for Congress to succeed Wharton j.
Green, the present incumbent.
The Democratic Convention for the
| First Congressional district is in session
at Elizabeth City. At last accounts, on
the sixteenth ballot, Louis q. Latham was
leading.
THE DIVIDED REPUBLICANS.
RALEIGH, N. C.. Aug. 12.-On Tuesday
the Republican State Executive Commit
| tee met here and decided not to call a
| StaUe Convention. To-day a number OF
prominent Republicans, angry at this ac-
tiOn, Issued call for a mass convention
here Sept. %. The purpose is to elect a
new committee.
LATHAM NOMINATED
RALEIGH, N. c., Aug. 12.-LouIs G. La.
than was to-day nominated for Congress
by the Democratic Convention of the
| Fourth district on the 16Sd ballot.
OATES Rem osnNATED.
| MONTGOMERY, MA, Aug. 12.-Hon
W. @. Oates has been unanimously no m l.
mated for Congress from the Third dis
trict. This is his fourth nomination.
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STILL OUT AT AUGUSTA.
BOTH SIDES AS FIRM AS AT THE
DECLARATION OF WAR.

Unfounded Rumors OF Powderly's Pres
enoe-LoRs of "a WreckinG Company's
Steamer on the Cosst of Florids-
First Bales of Cotton Beginning to
Roll In Lively.
AUGUSTA, GA, Aug. 12.-Rumors that
Mr.. Powderly was in the city to-day flew
thick and fast. 1t is known that tele-
gram addressed to him was received here,
but up to midnight the NEWS correspon-
dent failed to locate him. The strikers
are being rapidly paid of by the mills In
response to demands from the locked-out
operatives. Many of them are leaving
thecltv for the country and other towns.
The public sentiment is that the Mayor
should request Mr.. Powderly TO come to
Augusta and try to settle matters. 1t is
rumored tonight that prominent citizens
are in session, with the object of trying
to effect a settlement between the mills
and the operatives. Everything is quiet
in the mill section, not an overt act yet
having been charged to the strikers. The
locked-out operatives were out on picnic
and barbecue today and hugely enjoyed
the occasion, thousands from the city at
tending and making the occasion sue
cess. They are firm, determined and re-
signed. The capitalists are also deter
mined, and the situation is unchanged.
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CUTTINGS DETENTION.
The Questions Involved Still Caus
ing Discussion in Mexico.

The Questions Involved Still Caus-
ing Discussion in Mexico.
ST. LOUIS, Aug. IA dispatch from
New Laredo, Mexico. says that the report
sent out from there several days ago,
stating that 400 fresh Mexican troops had
arrived there, was false. The dispatch
states that no troops have arrived there
within month, and that there are only
200 soldiers there, and that there has not
been a cannon of any description in New
Laredo in three years.
CUTTING AGAIN IN COURT.
Ell PAsO, TEX, Aug.12.-Cutting was
again taken from his prison and dragged
before Judge Castanetia's Court. He was
merely told that the appeal taken in his
case by the lawyer who bad been ap-
pointed for him would be tried by the Su-
preme Court OF the State of chihuahua in
few days and he was asked If he desired
to nave an attorney take care of his inter-
ests before that court. He replied, as he
has always done before, that he left his
case entirely in the hands of the Ameri-
can government. He was thereupOn taken
back to prison. The Chihuahua aUthori-
ties continue to ignore entirely the diplo-
matte entanglements resulting from this
case.
STILL DISCUSSED IN MEXICO.
CITY OF MEXICO, Aug. 12.-Discussion
of the Cutting case goes on in the press,
and among the lawyers whom 1t interests
because Of the important questions
raised, but there is no heated discussion.
The better class Of people hope the two
governments will settle the matter either
by a mutually friendly adjustment or
through equally friendly arbitration. An
interesting question il propounded by q
leading lawyer here, who asks ii Cutting
be guilty of libel on both sides of the river
why cannot the Appellate Court Of the
State of Chihuahua locate the judgment
of the crime on the Mexican and not
on the American side, thus relieving the
case Of its international nature. The res
ignatiOn OF Gen. jackson, United States
Minister is said 10 be positive, and general
regret is expressed by resident Ameri-
cans. The Minister has won the warm
approval Of oil classes by his digniGed
and prudent course.
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FLORIDA ON THE WIRE.
Death of Captain Peters-Hearing
of the Mandamus Case.


JACKSONVILLE, FLA, Aug. 12-Infor-
nation was received here to-day Of the
death, at his plantation near Enterprise,
Fla, OF Capt. Peters, better known here
as Lord" Peters, an English gentleman
OfhiRh social connections In England,
but VINO has resided in Florida a number
OF years, owning fine orange grove prop
erty In Volusia county. Lord Peters died OF
bilious fever after brief Illness. lie was
well known here and throughout East
Florida. He was 81 years OF age and
bachelor of fine social qualities. He had
many personal friends. He was buried
at Enterprise.
The important mandamus case, grow
ing out of the refusal of Sheriff Holland to
turn over the county prisoners to the
County Commissioners to be worked on
the public roads, was heard here to-day
before Judge Baker in chambers. The
court decided that the Sheriff had no con-
stitutional right to refuse the demand OF
the County Commissioners fo- prisoners
for the purposes stated. The case was ap-
pealed to the Supreme Court.
Mrs. G. Fl. French, wife Of the lessee Of
the Murray Hall at Pablo Beach, died to-
night after lingering illness OF fever.
Bishop Weed leaves tomorrow for q
trip through South Florida, going as far
as Key West. He Will preach Sunday at
Sanford.
A ST. Augustine special says that the
steamer Resolute, of the Baker Wrecking
Company, of Norfolk, Va, spranG a leak
and foundered at sea off Elbow Key, 300
miles south OF st. Augustine. at l 30
O'Clock, Sunday, Aug. 8. The Cap
tain and crew took lite boat with provl-
sious and water. arriving here to-day.
The steamer left Norfolk Aug. for Hayti
and is valued at $4,000. The insurance
is not known
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AUGUSTA TEAM. .
State CanitnI Notes.

ATLANTA, GA, Aug. 12.-Sept. IL, 1881 ,
William Rogers was convicted of assault
with intent TO murder and sentenced to
seven wears in the penitentiary. May .
he escaped, and recently a citizen of this
county travelling through Texas re-
cogniZed him and reported him 20 the au-
thorities here, where he was known.
An attempt was made last night TO poi
son Mary Brooks. a cook at the Cleveland
House, but the case fell through IN court
this morning owing TO lack OF evidence.
The state Central Executive Committee
met day and decided, unless other in
ducements are offered, 10 yield 1he even
iu0 10 the convention already called.
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BEsSEDIER STEEL RAILS.
Meeting Of the Organization TO Pre-
vent Over-Production.

Meeting Of the Organization to Pre-
vent Over-Produciion.
LONG BRANCH, N. j., Aug. 12.-The
manufacturers of Bessemer steel rails
held an important meeting here to-day.
A year ago they formed an organization
at this place for 30 regulating the output
of rails that the over-productiYe and
ruinous prices which had for some time
prevailed would be prevented In the fu-
ture. The arrangement which was then
made has worked 30 well, not only for the
immediate interests concerned, but also
the general business interests OF
the country. that the manufacturers
at meeting to-day decided
with complete unanimity to continue iC
for another year. IL is believed that dur
ing the year the capacity OF the steel rail
factories will be fully equal TO the de-
maud. There will therefore be no neces-
sity 10 import foreign rails, and steel
boom and its attendant evils will be
avoided. The organization does not un-
dertaSe TO Tx prices, each company max
ing It's own contracts and fixing It's own
rates. The organization 10 simply q check
to over production.
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REMOVALS AT SAVANNAH.

Messrs. johnson and Wilson Super
seeded by Messrs. Wheaton and
Lamar.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12.--The Presi-
dent to-day appointed John F. Whea-
ton to be Collector of Customs for
the district of Savannah, Ga, vice
4. f. johnson, suspended. The President
to-day also appointed George W. Lamar
TO be Postmaster at savannah. Ca,
wee A. n. Wilson suspended. The Pre- ST.
dent will probably not appoint a success
or to Marshal Wade until he returns from
his vacation. IL was Representative
Norwood g representations yesterday that
procured the removal of Messrs. johnson
and Wilson. Both were charged with
offensive .partisanhhip, and they were re-
moved for that cause. The President will
probably not appOiot a District Judge tor
North Georgia until September or Oc-
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MACHINERY MANUFACTURERS.
An Increase Of Business Reported
by Nearly All the Factories.

An increase OF business reported
by Nearly All the Factories.
BALTIMORE, Aug. 12.-The Baltimore
Manufacturers Record will publish to-
morrow letters from leadi0g machinery
manufacturers in all parts Of the country
as TO the condition OF business and the
prospects for the fall and winter. Fifty
seven write that there is a decided I'M
provemeDt in business, with good pros
poets for more prosperous times, some
reporting orders ahead for several months; !;
some that their works are running to the
fun capacity, and one that its business
is better than for ten years, while
only one reports a falling off In trade.
Thirty-eigbt report that they have in
creased their force since Jan. /,
and Of these seven have doubled the
number OF men. While the others have
increased from 70 to 30 per cent. OF the
entire number, 0Uly one has made a de-
crease. The others are running the same
force as last year. Thirty report an in
crease Of wages, running from . TO % per
cent, the general average being about 10
per cent. With some few exceptions the
writer's say the price of manufactured
goods has not yet advanced in proportion
to the general increase in wages.
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TRENTON TOPICS.
The Dade Normal Institute-Drown-
ing of a WelI-Liked Farmer.

The Dade Normal Institute-Drown-
ing of Well-Liked Farmer.
TRENTON, GA, Aug. 12.-The third
term of the Dade Normal Institute opened
here Tuesday with 100 pupils. This -four
ishing school was organized In January,
1885, by Prof. L. B. Pennington and wife,
of Winchester, Tenn, with fifty pupils.
1t has been constantly increasing since
that time, and now employs three teach
ers besides the principals.
News has just reached this place OF the
drowning on Saturday last, in Island
creek, In Jackson county, Aa., of w. G.
Robson, one OF Sand Mountains best citi-
Zens, who lived near the Stale line. Mr..
Robson came to this section two years
ago from Ohio and has proved himself
an honest, hard working farmer and de-
yOut Christian. His father was visiting
him, and they with several other men had
been fishing and after they were through
went in bathing, with the above result.
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POISONED FOR INSURANCE.
A Woman Causes the Death Of
Eleven Relatives.

A Woman Causes the Death OF
Eleven Relatives.
BosToN, Aug. 12.-Itis understood that
the SomerVilIe police have information OF
the suspicious death of at least eleven
persons directly or indirectly related to
Mrs. Sarah Jane Robinson, who is under
arrest, and who were insured in benefit
organizations, and where the money in
most cases tell into this wOman's hands.
A son Of William j. Robinson, who
has been lying at the point OF
death, died this morning at his moth
er's house in terrible convulsions,
with all the symptoms OF poisoning.
Medical Examiner Durell commenced an
autopsy on the body this afternoon. Mrs.
Robinson and Thomas r. Smith, her sup
posed accOmpiice, were brought into the
Somerville police station this forenoon.
Mrs. Robinson came In trembling, and
appeared very much shaken and shattered
in mind and body. 70 the complaint
which charged them with 'mIngling
poison with medicine with infant to kill
one William j. Robinson" both pleaded
not guilty. Judge Story held Mrs. Robin
son IN $4,000, and Mr.. smith In $500. IL
is said that since the death of Mrs. Robin.
sons husband eleven Of her relatives have
died, all within four years, and Mrs.
Robinson benefited by all OF the deaths.
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FArRBURN, GA, Aug. 12.-Mr. Ham.
mond carried this county today by ma.
iorlty OF Is over Stewart for Congress.
There was a very large vote pollcd, and
deeper interest manifested than was ever
known in q Congressional race before.
Mr.. Stewards friends say they Will con-
test the election upon the ground that
the negroee we're allowed 10 vote In three
diatricta Of the county.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-13
ENNIS ACQUITTED,
The Jury Of the Belief Thathe Fired
in SelcDefense.

III SUII-OUACH7O'
MILLEDGEvILLE, GA, Aug. 12.-Dur-
ing the prohibition campaign Capt. T..
Ennis was speaking on a bale of cotton
on Hancock street. Policeman Haygood
heard the speech and made some remark
about it which was overheard by Samuel
Ennis, Jr. Ennis resented 1t, ana one
word brought on another, until Ennis
drew his pistol and killed HaygOod in
stantly. Ennis was tried for murder to-
day and verdict of not guilty was
brought in. Public opinion was divided
on the matter and some still think 1t was
a cold-blooded murder, while others think
IL WAS done in selt-detense. Solicitor
whitfield ably represented the State and
Hon. S. Reese the defendant.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-13
Saunders Dies,

HAWTHORNE, FLA, Aug. 12.-Willie
Saunders, who was stabbed by Lloyd Will
lams Monday night, died this morning.
1t is clear case of murder, and there is
no doubt but what the murderer will suf-
fer the extreme penalty OF the law. He Is
now safely lodged in the Gainesville Jail.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-13
COLUMBUS FIRST BALE,
A Cusetta Planter the Raiser-Dr.
Glass EXonerated,

A Cusetta Planter the Raiser-Dr
Glass Exonerated,
COLUMBUS, GA, Aug. 12.-The first
bale of new cotton of the season was re-
ceived to-day by Hatcher 81 Wilkerson.
1t was raised on the Hatcher plantation,
near Cusetta, and classed as strict md
ding. 1t is one week LAT ter than the first
bale as received last year.
DR.. Glass, city druggist, was eXonerated
to-day by the investigating committee OF
all the charges in reference 10 insulting
and giving the poor interior and different
medicine from what was called tor by the
prescriptions.
Lewis Reeves was murdered by jim
Jones, near Greenville, Ca, Monday
night. Reeves was stabbed thirteen
times. Both were negroes. The diff
Guilty was about Jones' wife.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-13

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12.-The President
to-day signed the commission of II. Speu-
Ger Pratt, to be United States Minister to
Persia.
the President to-day appointed. Lewis
Gebhard Reed United states Consul to
the Barbadoes and OTTO Il. Reiner TO San
tiago delCuba.