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The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1886-12-24

d. M. Weld, formerly principal of
our Academy, will give an illustrated
lecture in Village Hall. Wednesday
eve, Dec. 20, at 7.30 o'clock. The sub
ject is "The Masterpieces of Ancient
and Modern Art" The proceeds of
the lecture are to be devoted to the
Public Library. The committee car
nestly invite the public to attend and
thus enjoy good lecture while help.
ing on worthy cause. Admittance
fee Is cents.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1886-12-24

The Chautauquan Circle will meet
next week with Mrs. j. w. Lees.
Roll call, quotations about the New
Year; lesson, twenty-five questions on
Fishers Christian Religion; paper, the
wars between England and Scotland ;
reading. The Heart of Bruce; essay
New Years customs, ancient and mod
ern.
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A. w. Porter Is stopping with his ia
ther-in-law during the holidays.

Warden has a nice stock of silver
ware, jewelry and choice presents OF
every description selling low to close
out before the holidays are over.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1886-12-24

We believe every society has present
ed its claims to the public attention
this year except the Public Library.
Let us turn out next Wednesday even
ing and give the ladies who have given
so much time and thought into their
library, good round sum.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1886-12-24

Miss Florence Farhham arrived home
Wednesday, to spend the holidays.
She did not come directly from Syracuse
but met her brother in Boston last
week where she has been visiting
friends.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1886-12-24

The pleasant weather this week has
made business very lively among the
holiday shop-keepers.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1886-12-24

Mrs. G.. II. AndrOss has been at work
in j. NJ. Warden's store this week.
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For skates, sleds, games and toys OF
every description 60 to Warden's.
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TROTTER HOUSE,
II. Il. FNAyNn, Proprietor,
from ali day and night trains good livery connected
with the House.
Bradford. VT.
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n Bradford. Village and Town st

Don't forget the Christmas trees al
the churches tonight.
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J. B. PICKETT, JR.,
.dfto,wcy and comnselI0r at Lar,
Notary Public, Collections promptly made. Union
Rlock 90
Bradford, VT.
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The pure and reliable virtues of the Hop
Plaster give hope and strength to week, sore
lungs.
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JOHN H. WATSON,

JOHN H. WATSON,
.4kko,wey ami C'0uUSelIO, at Lar,
Master and Solicitor in Chancey Collections prompt
Bradford, Vt.
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BoSt0n 4 Lowell Railroad.

UV0IVU u UVMVH NUHtVVu'
Passenger service from Wells River for Plymouth
Concord, Manchester Lowell, Boston and az way sta
tons, Passumpsic, Montpelier and Wells River roads
at o.os a. m. and 1903 p M.
For Lisbon, Littleton, Whitefcld Lancaster, Grove
ton Bethlehem and Fabyans at 1917 a. m, 3'3a p M
Trains leave Boston, Boston & Lowell Passenger sta
ton, Causway ST., for Manchester, Concord, Woods
vile and way stations, mail, $50 a. m.
HAvERHILL STATION
Trains South.
Montreal Night Express, aa3 a. M
MAIL Io.45 a. m
Montreal Express 3.a6 p. m.
T,,airs North.
Montreal Night Express, 100 a. m
Mail, aEp m
Paper Train, 99S a. m.
Montreal Express, ala p m.
Luuus FUTILE, Ganeral Passenger Agent, Boston.
c. S. MELkEN, General Supt, Boston,.
W. A. STowELL. Div. Supt., Woodsville.
F. F. MANN. Asst. Supt., Woodsvlle.
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MRS. w. A. NICHOLS,
ORIGINATING ami zINin .SeWing,
Rooms over Boston Clothing Store.
40 am Bradford. VT.
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80 inch run: width of track 10 in. IT.
braced with Norway iron, weight ~ Id,
price So. Prompt and careful atten-
ton to wood and iron repairs on ALL
kinds of vehicles, with prices to cores
pond with the reduced cost of living
GEO. E. Brown.
SGT Bradford, VT.
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J. II. JONES, NJ. D.,
Hours until 9 a. M, 7 to p. M Saturdays until p
Bradford, VT.
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MRS. J. b. PICKETT, JR.
D,eSSnsaAing
,s Union Block. Bradford. VT.
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ROSWELL TARNHAM,
:d<xo,uey amt cOu~Sell0' at L1h".
Master and Solicitor in Chancery. Particular atten,
tion to collections and practice in New Hampshire ano
Vermont
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II. L. BIXBY,
22AO/og,uzoA RooWs,
Open Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
IN Chelsea, VT.
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sTEARNS Il JONES,
Insurance .agen/s,
Bradford, VT.
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LIBBEY BROS.
Zive.y static.
Rear Of Trotter House. Stage and from all passen-
ger trains Good teams single or double always ready
a, reasonable prices.
Bradford, VT.
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JOHN HARTWELL'S
ZiYe,.y SfNble,
Rear E. Coughs residence, Main Street Single and
doL BILE teams to let at low prices. az
Bradford, VT.
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j. H. GILMAN,

y. II. GILMAN,
.ducIi0Weer,
Vershire, VT
Will attend to auctions short notice and at reason.
able rites Auction bills got up II desired. IS
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The LARGEST Book PUBLISHED. The
largest edition of Webster's Unabridg-
ed, in the quantity of matter it con-
tains, is believed to be the largest vol.
ume published. 1t will surprise many
to know that by printers careful reck-
oning it contains eight times the
amount of matter that is in the Bible,
being sufficient to make IS 12mo vol
umes such as usually sell for $l.2j
each.
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X. M. HARVEY,
.dfk0suey and CoNnSell0a' ut Lar,
Master and Solicitor in Chancery,
West Topsham. VT.
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81 Business Cards 81

w. e. LOCKE, NJ. d.
PhysiciuW ana SNzYeo~,
Corinth, VT.
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At Geo. E. Gafield's there has been
five persons behind the counters jump
ing every moment to attend to the
trade. Mr.. Garfield has an elegant
line of holiday goods, the plush goods
being notably handsome. We are glad
to see that he has enjoyed very liber-
al patronage. j. M. Warden has had a
corps of assistants to sell his goods.
The jewelry and silver ware in his
store presents a nice appearance. 1t
seemed to be very lively and looked as
if he was having good trade. Doe
Bros. seemed to be headquarters for
toys besides nice line of jewelry.
Four clerks have all they can do. AL
len helped out Bradford's artistic
Christmas, while Day, Prichard &
Hay and Mrs. Bicknell furnished many
presents.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1886-12-24

AL. Batchelder left his team hitched
in the shed at Winship's last Friday.
The horse in some way slipped his bri.
die and started on solitary but lively
excursion. The animal directed his
course down through Main street UNI
til he came to Union block, when it Oc-
Cured to him to make tour around
this building, but in so doing the cut
ter was SO far Influenced by transient
objects as to endeavor to part company
with its traducer, which seemed to
"break her up" slightly. The horse
was soon stopped and prevented from
doing any further injury.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1886-12-24

The band will give promenade
concert and dance at the Town Hall,
Friday eve Dec. 31st. The band is
now in good condition and should re.
ceive liberal patronage and encourage
ment on this occasion. A jolly time is
assured. The members wish to take
this opportunity to thank all who have
subscribed so literally for their sup
port. They have been enabled to have
their instruments repaired and put in
thorough running order, leaving quite
a surplus in the treasury.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1886-12-24

The following item is clipped from
the Stanstead Journal: "The illustrat-
ed lecture given at Academy Hall, Der
by Centre, on Monday night by Prof.
B. NJ. Weld, was pleasant and in
structive entertainment, well worth
ones time and money to attend. The
Prof. uses the powerful calcium lighgt
just as he advertises, and brings out the
views distinctly. His remarks con-
corning the masterpieces of ancient
and modern art, as they appeared and
disappeared upon the screen, were in
structive and were well received by
the audience"
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1886-12-24

Tomorrow is Christmas and the
OPINION wishes whomsOever may read
these words very Merry Christmas,
whether you are subscriber paid in
advance, paid to date or a delinquent,
or even if you are no subscriber }at ali
but are stealing the news frop.i your
neighbor when you should p4ya dollar
and a half for it, Yes wei wish you
all the most happy returlis of this most
happy day. In fact we wish| this TO be
the happiest day in all YOUR joyous
lives, and may you live to Pee many
more of them, continuing to read this
sheet and joining rs in the modest
united opinion that this is the best
country newspaper in eastern Vermont.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1886-08-18
THE eUTTERINE LAW.

Chicago Manufacturers Hold . Confer.
ence on the Subject with the Revenue
Collector, and Receive Some Instruc-
tiOns.
CHICAGO, Aug. 11.-Representatives Of
the firms OF Armour & Co., Stern & Davis,
Roos, Henshaw Il Co., Garden City Dairy
Company, Hickson & Friedman, Braun &
Fills. William ]. Moxlsy, and Swift & Co..
held conference with Internal Revenue
Collector Stone Tuesday in regard to the
Oleomargarine law. Letters were handed
in from J. j. Murray g. Co.. A. Z. Mouley.
George w. Clarke & Co.. c. II. Robinson Il
& Co.. Fairbank Canning Company, and
Herter l. Co.
The law requires tax OF 5000 and q
special tax OF two cents pound from the
manufacturer, $3.50 from the wholesaler,
and $4S from the retailer. The collector
explained how the stamps must be placed
upon the wooden packages similar to those
on tobacco pals, and that the stamps
must be Cancelled and the bucket not used
twice. Each manufacturer was asked to
make q report to the collector Of the capac.
ity OF his works and the present produc-
tion.
A number OF manufacturers thought the
law too exacting. and calculated to i'm
pose undue burdens. The greatest objec-
tion was made to the tax OF $4S imposed
on the retailer. Several manufacturers
/ said they would have preferred to pay
81. 900 and relieve the retailer. Objection
was also made to the restriction OF pack.
ing in wooden buckets only. and Collector
Stone az reed to submit this question to
the department. The manufacturers want
to pack in stone vessels as well a. wooden
Onea.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1886-08-18
AMERICAN FINANCIERS.
The Bankers Association Begins It's An
nual Convention at Boston.


nual Convention at Boston.
BosroN, Aug. 12.-The annual conven.
ton of tine National Association OF Amer
lean Bankers was called to order at ten
o'clock a. IN. yesterday, with more than a
usually full attendance OF delegates. Rev.
Phillips Brooks opened the proceedings
with prayer, after which President Lyman
j. Gage, OF Chicago, delivered his opening
address.
In his address President Gage alluded at
length to the various financial matters
which had come before the public since the
last convention, and said that among
the questions to be discussed by tho
present gathering were banking re-
forms, especially those which are
designed to favor the extension OF the ma
tional banking system in the South; the
silver problem in it's new and International
aspect; and the defects OF existing extradi.
tional treaties. Copies of all existing treat
les with foreign countries would, he said,
be laid before the convention, and their
benefits or defects pointed out.
The secretary reported that the present
membership of the association was ! ,466,
an increase OF about 100 during the
year, the increase being the greatest in
tne SOuUn anu Wesb. uOOu WOrR was re.
ported rs having been done during the
year in the way OF procuring the pun
iehment OF criminals whose offences had
been commi tied against banking institu-
tions.
T. w. Hart, OF this city, delivered an ad-
dress OF welcome, after which the president
read letter from ex-Secretary OF the
Treasury Hugh McCulloch, urging q sus.
pension OF silver coinage, the discontinu.
ance OF the issue OF notes under five dol
lars, and the recoinage of a part OF the dol.
lars now in the treasury into fractional
pieces. Mr.. Horton, OF Ohio, said that a
concurrent restoration Of silver to its for
mer prestige was necessary to the preser-
walton OF our degree OF civilization. He
also introduced set OF resolutions in sup
port Of this proposition, and gave his ex.
perience as a delegate to the monetary
conference Mt Parie.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1886-08-18
WISCONSIN WOODS.
Great Dsstructlon Caused by Forest
Fires.


MILWAUKEE, Wis, Aug. 11.-A dispatch
from Green Bay says the fire is still raging
throughout the woods in that vicinity.
Reports from the towns of Eaton, Bellevue
and Depere reveal much loss and distress
Nineteen families in the vicinity Of Wood
ruff's old mill were burned out The Clau-
son family Of five saved their lives by
getting into the we'll. Reports from La
ney and Angelica, in Shawany County, state
that the fire is very bad. Five families were
burned out and their crops destroyed. Tho
mill near Angelica burned. Fred Regan,
near st. Nathans, Oconto County, lost five
buildings and his crops. Several Of his
neighbors suffered likewise. People in the
burned district are terrified. The roaring
of the thames in the woods can be heard
two miles away. Several families were
burned out in the town Of Denmark
and stripped Of all their posses
sions. Around the post-offlce the resi-
dents all packed their goods, and there was
a general exodus to Green Bay and Man
towoc. The streams are drying up and
cattle are dying of sufrocation. Their
bodies can be found on the roads at inter-
vals. The fatality to live stock has been
terrible. Hundreds Of charred bodies Of
cattle lie on the blackened track Of the de-
vastatiug cyclone Of fire. It is estimated
that in Calumet, Clark, Marathan and q
few adjacent counties five hundred families
are rendered homeless and destitute. While
not over dozen cases Of human crema tion
are reported, it is believed that many back
woodsmen and families remote from set
Elements can not possibly have escaped.
Many OF these people had narrow escapes
from death, having hidden in wells or
submerged themselves up to the neck
in streams, with wet blankets cover
ing their heads, until the fire passed.
In some places the fire swooped down SO
suddenly upon the people that they barely
had time to seek this method of safety. On
the lakes, near Green Bay, Sturgeon Bay,
and even further south, the smoke clouds
are SO dense that the sun is obscured, and
vessels experience extreme difficulty in
navigating, it being impossible to see four
hundred feet ahead ut midday.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1886-08-18
POINTS TOWARD PEACE.
A spocial Envoy to be Sent to the
City Of Mexico at Mexi-
cos Request.
Probability That Doth Governments VIII
Maos Troops Upon the Border to
Preserve Order During
tho Consultation.

New YORK, Aug. ia World special
from Washington says that In yesterdays
consideration by the Cabinet Of the Cut
ting case, the most important matter dis
cussed was a proposition received We'd
nesday evening from the Mexican govern.
ment. The Mexican authorities make the
proposition that if the State Department
will send to the City Of Mexico an able
lawyer, as a special envoy of this govern.
ment, to confer with the Attorney General
of Mexico, as to the proper Interpretation
of the law under which Cutting Is held,
they believe an amicable solution OF the
problem can be arrived at: After two
hours discussion on this subject BY the
Cabinet, it was unanimously agreed that
the proposition from the Mexican govern
ment be accepted, and a representative
sent to the City of Mexico as soon as posi-.
BILE This government is not to be bound
by the report that the representative may
make, but upon this report there can be es-
tablished additional foundation for further
diplomatic procedure. Pending this agree.
ment neither government will take any
action. 1t is not improbable that both gov
ernments will mass troops upon the border
for the purpose of preserving order during
the period employed in the consultation.
The special envoy will not be person who
Is in any way connected with the service
Of the government.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1886-08-18
MUNITIONS OF WAR.
Great Activity Among the Eastern Army
Posts.

Great Activity Among the Eastern Army
Posts.
NEW York, Aug. 10.-There was activity
In the army posts in and near New Yorsx
to-day, and communication with Washing
ton was continuous. At Fort Hamilton
the serviceable munitions of war were in
voiced and inspected, and 1t was deter
mined just what could be furnished upon
= sudden call. Fort Wadsworth. Willett's
Point and David's Island had already re-
ported. At Pier 2O East river, ten gun
carriages, for field batteries, were deliv-
cred to the Mallory Steamship Company
for immediate shipment to San Antonio,
Texas. They will be carried by the Rio
Grande, which sails Wednesday. Col
onel Hodges, Of the Quarter
masters Department. who shipped them,
said that the shipment was made in the Or
dinary course of business and not on spe-
cial orders at all. It is said that more car
riages and cannon will be put aboard to-
morrow. and that arms are being shipped
from Washington and Rock Island and also
from the Watervliet Arsenal. The United
States ships Juniata and vandaiis left the
Brooklyn navy yard early last week under
orders, it was said, for the Pacific. At Ellis
Island they received their supply of ammu-
milton, and they have remained there ever
SINCE The Essex left the navy yard at six
O'Clock this morning, Joined them, and got
her powder. The Brooklyn 10 also expected
to take her departure tomorrow.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1886-08-18
REVOLT IN HAYTI.
A Defeated Candidate for President Raises
Very Large Sized Row.

A Defeated Candidate for President Raises
Very Large Sized Row.
BosToS, Aug. 13.-A letter to tie Journal
from San Domingo, dated July %, says:
The Presidential election took place here
on the 26th of June, General Ulyssus Her
eaux being elected by largo majority.
General Masses, the defeated candidate,
left for Samana two days after the cleo
tackled Santiago and was defeated by the
Government forces. General Hereaux, the
President-elect, left here to-day, leading
5000 men, to reinforce General Luperon
at Santiago. General Scaraman left Port
Au Plat, on the North Side, with 5000 men,
and will join Hereaux, making an army of
12,0O0 men. This is the strongest revolu-
tion that has started in San Domingo for
some years, but the revolt will be OF short
life, as General Hereaux is a brave and de-
termined man. and understands the mode
of fighting in this country.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1886-08-18
MlSFlT MARRIAGE.
A Wealthy Youth of Nineteen Marries .
Woman of Forty-The Honeymoon
Ends with . Tragedy.

A Wealthy Youth of Nineteen Marries .
Woman of Forty-The Honeymoon
Ends with Tragedy.
NEW York, Aug. ia special from
New Haven says: Robert Drakeley, Of
Baltimore, nineteen years old, and said to
be the possessor of fifty thousand dollars
in his own name, took up his residence in
Woodbury., Litchfield County, six months
ago. Five weeks ago, to the astonishment
of Woodbury. folks, he was married in New
York City, to Mrs. Warwick, of Wood
bury, who is fully twenty years
his senior. The honeymoon was
hardly over before it was reported
that they did not live happily, and that
quarrels were Of frequent occurrence. Last
night Drakeley shot his wife fatally through
the heart. Only he and his wife were in
the house at the time, and just what led to
the shooting has not yet transpired. After
killing his wife Drakeley shot himself
through the hand and foot. 1t is supposed
this was done by accident, perhaps in an
attempt to put another bullet into his
wife's body. The youthful bridegroom
was arrested.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1886-08-18
TRUCE At BELFAST.
But Only Because Their Ammunition Gave
Out.

BELFAST. Aug. 10.-Five thousand troops
and 2, 800 constables occupy the disturbed
districts. The presence Of the police tends
to increase, instead Of suppress, the di, or
ders. Protestants declare that Catholics
were the aggressors by wrscking Protestant
houses, while Catholics are equally certain
that Protestants were the aggressors. OF
one thing there is no doubt-never did two
mobs display a more bloodthirsty desire to
kill or main each other. During the fight
on Sunday and Monday, whenever pow
der ran short, women on both sides, with
aat-irons and other Implements, ground
large grains of blasting powder into size
suitable for small arms, while boys of ten
der age melted lead into bullets and slugs.
While the rioters were firing youths and
women stood behind them, busily loading
spare guns, in order to prevent waste of
time. The fusillade lasted until o'clock
yesterday morning, when ammunition gave
out and tacit truce ensued. both sides re-
moving the dead and wounded to their
homes. Both sides are doing their utmost
to hide their losses.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1886-08-18

AN attempt was recently made in
Richmond, Can, to steal the body of a
millionaire from the graveyard where
he was buried. The ghouls worked all
night at their fearful task. but failed to
find the coffin, for the reason that the
ground had been leveled and there was
nothing to indicate where the body was
placed. This incident should teach q
lesson to the managers of country Gem.
eteries where the Gust m still prevails
Of raising mound over the spot where
the dead are inferred.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1886-08-18

A CURIOUS result of the dry season is
attracting considerable attention near
Moscow, Ia. The Cedar river in ordi-
nary high water makes cutoff through
Lundy's timber, thus making two chan
nels for distance of nearly two miles.
During the past season of drouth the
water has disappeared entirely from
both channels, and investigation shows
that the river sinks into subterranean
channel at the head of the cutoff, and
does not appear until point is reached
three miles below.