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The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-11-23
ENGLISH WALKING JACKET.

The jackets are decidedly stylish in effect.
Some of the new ones show but little change,
save in greater perfection of workmanship.
The beige colored cloths are still well worn,
with otter plastrons showing no fastening,
accompanied by braiding. Green cloth
jackets are made in the same fashion, viz,
close fitting, with coat sleeves high on
shoulders, and with short basques Some Of
the black jackets have red waistcoats
trimmed with Astrakan. The Jacket Illus
trated in the cut is in dark blue cloth, orna-
mented with fancy braiding. The collar is Of
beaver.
Numbered with 1asis ~ 4s1az% etra
Is one of black plush, short at The back, with
long pointed sleeves, trimmed with fox fur
and dull passementerie. Another model had
long matelasse fronts, with back gathered at
the edge and finished Off with passementerie
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-11-23
SOCIAL ETIQUETTE.

A Pretty Custom That Still Holds Its
Own-Favored Forms Of Entertainment.
Weddings are just now the most impor-
tant feature in the society world and their
every detail is discussed with interest. Some
Jealous followers Of Anglican customs claimed
at the end of last spring that the fashion Of
bridesmaids at church weddings was 'sgoing
out" in England and that good form here this
season would therefore require the bride to
be attended only by her 'maid Of honor"
Notable weddings that have recently oc-
CURED in New York's most fashionable
circles have apparently settled this vexed
question. At two Of the most elegant church
marriages that have yet occurred the bride
was attended in one case by four and in the
other by eight bridesmaids. It appears,
therefore. that the pretty and picturesque
train of many bridesmaids is too firmly
established among US to be suddenly re-
nounced, and is custom that bids fair to re-
tain equal favor with the fashion Of one fair
maid Of honor only.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-11-23
ALL AROUND THE HOUSE.
Tho Thanksgiving Dinner Of Many House
hOlds-H0w 1t II Served.

Tho Thanksgiving Dinner Of Many House.
holds-How 1t II Served.
Thanksgiving, the day of family gather
ings and bountiful repasts, brings to the
housewife q sense Of much to be done and
thought of, and preparations and plans Tor
its successful celebration are early under
taken. A few hints apropos Of the occasion
are therefore given.
For large and ceremonious dinner "a u
Russo" will, Of course, be the correct service.
But the family dinner-the gathering where
all are warm friends, especially II 1t DO not
very large-will take the ordinary form OF
three services or relays, which is, in fact, the
pure French STYLE And this method, 1t may
be remarked In passing, entails great re-
sponsibility upon the host. Let him be
poor carver and the dinner is spoiled, pre-
pared though 1t may have been by q cook
renowned for skill through all the circle OF
her friends and neighbors. Therefore 1t be-
hooves the master Of the feast to sharpen his
carver and brush up his knowledge Of the
anatomy Of the turkey, that he may not dis
tress table full Of people and deaden their
appetites with the sight Of noble bird
hacked and haggled by an unskilled hand.
The three services comprehend first, the
soup, hors doeuvres, relieves and entries;
second, the roasts of fowl and game, vegeta-
bles and sweet dishes; and third, the dessert.
As to wines, single one-a choice claret
or champagne-is quite sufficient for the Or
binary dinner; and, indeed, no one hesitates
about offering no wine at all
There is necessarily a sameness about the
genuine old time Thanksgiving dinner. Tradi-
ton calls for roast turkey, roast chicken and
chicken pie; vegetables ad libitum, including
squash, turnips, potatoes and cauliflower;
rich, sweet pudding; pies in numerous array
-mince, pumpkin and apple appearing in
the van; fruits, nuts, sweetmeats and coffee.
Outside Of many country homesteads where
the feast is still kept in royal style, this some
what heavy menu is considerably modern
lied, and some such bill of fare as follows is
discussed:
Clear Soup.
Fried Oysters. Cold Slaw.
Roast Turkey.
Mashed Potatoes Squash. Caulifower.
Cranberry Sauce. Celery.
Saddle Of Venison. Currant Jelly.
Escalloped Tomatoes
Salad.
Gelatine Pudding
Mince Pie. Cheese. Apple Pie.
Fruit. Nuts and Raisins
Coffee.
It need only be added that to convert the
Thanksgiving dinner into an occasion for the
display of French cookery and elaborate
menus is to destroy the primitive flavor and
charm which distinguishes it from the ordi-
nary dinner party.
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e then briskly ZIG. THE ELEcTRIFIED
rubbed from side STRING.
to side with the back of the hand or with q
dry silk handkerchief The glass is thus
electrified, and the string also takes charge
either by induction or leakage, and is repealed
by the rubbed glass. At each movement Of
the hand the string sways from side to side,
and finally, when the glass is sufficiently ex-
cited, it curls up 80 as to touch the unelectri-
fed part of the show case, at b, as shown by
the dotted line.
If the finger is now held for few moments
against the glass at a, the string is dis
charged and is forthwith attracted up to the
front of the case in the position shown by
the dotted line at O. Pressing the finger
against the glass at discharges 1t there, and
the string quickly jumps away and clings to
some place that is still electrified. This &C.
ton may sometimes be repeated five or six
times before the glass is wholly discharged,
the string being made to fly to and fro until
one is tempted to believe it endowed with
life
As in all experiments in FRACTIONAL cleo
tricity, dryness is essential to success, and it
ones hands are at all moist the experiment
fails. In summer it is almost impossible to
make the string do more than sway slightly
when the glass is rubbed.
Another experiment which is interesting
g an effective illustration of the industrial
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-11-23
Invented in a Dream.

An ice sled which is to be propelled by
q traction wheel is the invention Of q
well known lawyer. It was the out
growth of dream. He imagined that
he was skating, but instead of applying
the motive power to his feet was pro-
polling himself by rotary motion of his
hands and arms. He at once set about
applying the idea thus gained, and, with
an arrangement of treadles and cranks,
attained the result. He claims that q
speed of twenty-seven feet per second can
be attained by this model, and by vary
ing the size of the various wheels it could
be greatly increased. His arrangement
for guiding his sled and for checking or
stopping it when in motion is also appar-
emily perfect. Pittsburg Commercial.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-11-23
A Celebrated Chimney.

It is related in the history of the early
settlement of Virginia that Capt. John
Smith sent certain Dutchmen from
jamestown to Werowocomoco, the CAPT.
tai of the Indian emperor or king, Pow
hatan, to build chimney to the palace
of the Indian potentate. It was built of
sandstone, near the confluence of Timber
neck (ancient Werowocomoco) creek with
York river, in Gloucester county, on an
elevation commanding a magnificent
view of the river and surrounding coun-
try. It was a massive structure, which
until the past few days defied storm and
time. Intelligence has been received
that this noted landmark has fallen to the
ground in the recent storm.-Philadel-
phia Times.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-11-23
Gowns for Evening Wear.

Dore and gray are the fashion for evening,
and the faintest gold tint with pink; and
electric blue, which tones into gray, is Ger
tainly a leading color. The favorite electric
tone has been singularly treated by Worth
in most original gown. The electric poult
de sole was brocaded with an Empire design
in black velvet, and this formed the front of
the skirt cut in one, with species of apron
bib of the same which fastened outside the
black velvet bodice; it reminded one of a
herald's tabard. Panels Of black velvet fell
on the electric silk brocaded in black, and the
sleeves still further kept up the impression
of dress of the past, for they stood up very
full and high on the shoulders, full also at
the elbow, and had black velvet at the cuffs.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-11-23
EnshiOn Notes,

The hats are new and stylish. The velvet
and cloth ones are large, with important
brims and innumerable ostrich feathers.
The Napoleon hat has a crown associated
with the shape often worn by the Little Cor
poral Ribbon bows are introduced on the
top Of the crown.
The NUTS are small, much trimmed with
ribbon, and match the rest of the costume
Worth is giving up the use of steels and pads
at the back of the skirt, and, seeing how they
have been abused, this is q step in the right
direction.
Large cape hoods covering the shoulders,
turning up with a sort of ledge lined with
velvet, are new. One Of these in dark green
cloth with patterned bordering Of an Orien-
tai character had the hood lined with EN-
srald green velvet.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-11-23
A Pretty Gelatine Pudding.

A pretty pudding, which tastes somewhat
like Charlotte russo and is very ornamental
for dessert, is made according to the follow
ing recipe: Pink gelatine is used for best
effect, but the ordinary gelatine will do.
With the yolks of four eggs, pint Of milk
and sugar to taste, make boiled custard.
Having soaked one-third of box Of gela-
tine in little cold water for a few minutes,
dissolve 1t with three-fourths of cupful Of
boiling water. When the custard is cool,
add the gelatine and the whites of four eggs
beaten stiff; flavor with vanilla, stir all to-
gether and put into mold.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-11-23

The Electric Tramway in Allegheny City.
This line is about four miles in length,
and employs both overhead conductors
and conduits. Iu both cases there is a
complete metallic circuit, neither the
rails nor earth being used as return.
The road is difficult, with one grade of
8 "a feet in 100 feet for distance of
400 feet, and numerous others; the aver
age rise in distance of 1900 feet being
295 feet-over per cent. Two fifteen
horse power motors are used under each
car, connected with the axles by spur
gearings. There are at present four cars
running, with two more to be added
shortly.-Science.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-11-23
What Causes Badness?

Theories in regard to the cause of badness
are many and diverse. One that has been re-
ceived with considerable attention, and seems
in accordance with facts, is that tight
fitting hat, which by its band contracts the
blood vessels and diminishes the supply Of
blood in the scalp and will cause badness. But
nov eGiiaes writer in Popular Science, who
has lived long in India, and tells us that the
Parsees of that country are compelled to keep
the head covered during the day with high
hat which is SO tight as to crease the scalp,
and at night with a skull cap, and the writer
has never seen or heard of one of them being
bald
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-11-23
The Rank Of General.

The rank Of general In the American army
was created In July. 1865. and Lieut. Gen.
Grant was promoted general Of the army.
After Gen. Grant resigned from the army to
become president, be promoted Lieut. Gen.
Sherman general Of the army In 1869. how
ever. the ranks and titles Of general Of the
army and lieutenant general were limited to
the officers then holding them, namely, Sher
man and Sheridan. Thus when Gen. Sher-
man was retired in 1884, the rank of general
expired with him, and Lieut. Gen. Sheridan
was not, and could not be promoted then.
However. by the act Of congress on June l.
1883. the rank was revived. Sheridan was
promoted. and so will be the last general of
the army of the United States
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-11-23
Quick Tina

The following are the fastest records made
by locomotives: In Canada 11S miles has
been covered in 120 minutes The regular
time of the Flying Dutchmann from London
to Bristol, England. is 100 minutes for 1lS
miles. The schedule time from London to
Brighton is 90 minutes, the distance being
90 miles While speed of 20 miles an hour
has been attained, we are pretty confident
that no locomotive has covered 20 miles in an
hour. Recently a locomotive has been in
vented which is said to have made 10 miles
on straight track in minutes.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-11-23

The increase of population of France is
steadily growing less. In the past year the
number of births was 800, 1888; of deaths,
64e, 797, or 1876 and % per thousand respec-
lively. The excess Of births over deaths has
decreased since 1881 from 1Os,2 29 to SC, 1855,
or 4s per cent. The Revue Scientifique, from
which we take these figures, comments in q
very interesting editorial on the connection
OF these facts with the question of retrench-
ing immigration into France, which is at
present favored by the government and by
the people, and shows that the only remedy
= to open France to an unrestricted immi-
grafton from neighboring countries
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-11-23
Consumption Durable.

Since the fact that consumption if both
preventable, and in its earliest stage cura-
Bile. it has lost much of its terror. If the
first symptoms are at once recognized, and
the proper remedy applied, very few, If any
one, need die of consumption, which is real
ly lung-scrofula. Like many other dis
eases this formidable one grows out of i'm
pure blood, and this, in turn, from a dis
eased liver. Hence, we have the hacking
cough, the pains in chest, the inflamed lungs
and all the symptoms of Fastening con.
sumption, all the result of depraved blood
and a diseased liver. The use of DR..
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery will ar
rest all such symptoms, restore the liver to
healthy action, and send streams of pure
blood into every organ. Of druggists.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-11-23
Specimens of Ancient Printing.

The London Standard gives currency
to a report that a wonderful collection Of
documents printed on papyrus has been
discovered near the town of Arsinoe (cen-
trail Egypt, consisting Of 10000 docu-
ments and 20, 600 plates or maps. These
papers are printed in eleven different Ian
guages, and treat Of great number Of
questions, extending over a period of
1900 years. The maps were printed by
means Of wooden blocks. IF this be true,
the art of printing is not a modern in
vention. Chicago Times.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-11-23
THE CURIOSITY SHOP.
The English Cabinet System Action n
Case Of Defeat.

UU0 GUkbsou V8Vs0~s OySsVsa- ooss0u ~
Case Of Defeat.
n the English government In defeated In the
house Of commons on q vote on some bill
upon which II has staked its existence. u
may either resign at once when the sovereign
sends for the leader OF the party which has
defeated II, who IL directed to form minis
try, or 1t may dissolve parliament and ap
peal to the country In new election. When
the government u forced out the leader Of
the triumphant opposition invites the other
leaders Of bis party to take office In the new
government; the more important are In
vited into the inner circles known a. the
cabinet; the less important, together with
the cabinet, form the ministry or tho gov.
ernment A. none Of the new ministers
were elected to sit In the ministry.
English custom requires them to ask their
constituents II they may do so, and this ask.
ing takes the form Of standing another cleo.
tion. Generally the constituency re-elects
It's members Sometimes 1t doesn't; In such
a case some member of the party who sits for
q constituency absolutely certain to return
anybody Of his political faith Is persuaded or
bribed to resign, the would be minister stands
again, and is elected, and the form, though
not the spirit, of the absurd custom II fol-
lowed. The bride sometimes takes tho form
of peerage; at other times It consists of
promise Of good berth ''under government"
a seat on the bench, or the lord lieutenancy
or shrievalty Of some county.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-11-23


The following of German origin has been
pronounced an excellent, if homely, dish:
Peel and core six or eight large apples, cutting
each one in four quarters only. Strew sugar
and little powdered cinnamon over, and let
them stand a few hours. Wash two ounces
Of currants, and leave them to swell in warm
water. Make piece of butter hot in stew
pan, and lay in it a pound Of sausages, hav-
ing first pricked them all over to prevent
their breaking Lay the apples between and
on the sausages. Sprinkle the currants over.
Cover close, and let them fry gently. Turn
the apples carefully when one side is done;
take them out piece by piece before they are
done in mash, and keep them warm. Turn
the sausages until well done; then pour q
wineglass of claret into the stewpan; stir IL
round the crusting. Dish the sausages in
this sauce, and lay the apples neatly round
them
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-11-23
A New Fiber.

A manufacturing firm in New York has
sent to the department of agriculture speci-
mems of a new fiber they are making from
the stalk of the cotton plant The samples
received strongly resemble hemp. and seem
to be adapted to all the uses that hemp is put
to. A few fbers of it twisted together, says
Science, show remarkable tensile strength,
although no exact comparative tests with
other fbers have yet been made A collec-
ton of the fibers of hemp, fax, jute, ramie,
etc., from all parts of the world is being
made by the department, and new instru-
ment has been invented by which it is ex-
pected that the tensile strength of each viii
be ascertained with great accuracy.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-11-23
The Universal Language vol.puk.

The universal language Volapuk il slowly
coming into use, but 20 slowly that some
doubt remains whether it win ever be univer-
sally adopted. According to Popular Science
News II has met with more favor than any
similar scheme heretofore proposed, and
seems to be, on the whole, well adapted to it,
purpose. The study of such an artificial
language is, in any case, an excellent mental
discipline, end win undoubtedly be Of more
or 1ess practical value to those who hsvs
made themselves familiar with il.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-11-23
A Convenient Recipe for Mince Meat,

A Convenient Recipe for Mince Meat.
The following recipe by Mrs Henderson
will be found convenient for making two or
three mince pies from the remnants of .
roast of beef: One cupful of chopped meat
(onequarter Of it fat, two cupfuls of apple,
one teaspoonful of salt, one tablespoonful Of
ground allspice, half teaspoonful of ground
cinnamon, half teaspoonful Of ground
cloves, one cupful Of sugar, half cupful OF
raisins, half cupful Of currants, one cupful
Of cider, or, If one has no cider, use the same
amount Of cider vinegar and water MIXED
say one-half Of each.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-11-23
4 FRENCH BALL DRESS.

The Partisan model of full dress shown
In the cut Is Of pale green gauze and surah
Of deeper shade of the same color. The
skirt is entirely covered with narrow gauze
founces, and the plastron corresponds. The
surah tunic and bodice are draped with shot
riJbo,nto catch.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-11-23
Sailed Almonds.

Sailed almonds furnish delicious addition
to q luncheon or dinner Pour boiling water
over shelled almonds and let them stand q
short time, when the dry brown husk can be
easily rubbed of and the almonds are
''blanched" Then stir into melted butter,
let them stand, add salt and brown in the
oven. When taken from the oven place
them on soft porous paper to prevent their
being ''buttery." II this IL not sufficient.
dry them on towel
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-11-23
The Indians Laundry.

The primitive Indians used large guam
titles of asbestos which they wove into
cloth, and to clean garments made of it
threw them into the fire, from which
they came out purified. Ashes from the
funeral pile were also preserved in it,
Chicago Herald.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-11-23
Street, Potato Pie.

Parboil, skin and slice firm sweet potatoes.
Line a dish with paste; put layers Of the po-
tsto, sprinkled thickly with sugar and few
whole cloves. Put in tablespoonful Of
melted butter and little water. Cover with
crust and bake.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-11-23

Goats of quite new forms have the entire
front of otter, an outer coat flying open and
showing further otter Innings. At the waist
there are broad girdle pieces wrought in
gold.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-11-23

OF1AFEU OVEF MANTEL.
The valance of scalloped blue plush is
corded with blue and gold chenille and
wrought with tinsel or silk feurs de lis. It
rests against chenille fringe describing
Vandykes and is draped with white or Mad
ras muslin, caught up with rosettes of blue
ribbon
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-11-23

A dainty over mantel designed for q
young lady's bedroom is shown in the cut
This graceful arrangement is III blue and
white and suits we'll with white wood work.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-11-23

application Of cleo
tricity, is that Of
firing blasts at q
distance by means
of an electric fuse.
It is an experiment
which students and
young people may
enjoy at home or in
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-11-23
Short Grammar.

Short Grammar
Here are ten couplets, not new, howeve
wing the shortest English grammar ev
lblished:
Three little words you often So
Are articles, q, an and the.
II.
A nouns the name Of anything.
As school or garden. hoop or swing.
LII.
Adjectives tell the kind Of noun,
As great, small pretty, white or brown.
Instead Of nouns the pronouns stand
His head, her face, your arm. my hand.
Verbs tell something to DO done
To read. count, laugh. sing, jump or run.
VI
How things are done the adverbs tell,
As slowly, quickly, III or we'll.
VII.
Conjunctions Join the words together
As men and women. wind or weather.
VII.
The proposition stands before
The noun. as In, or through, the door
*
The intersection shows surprise.
Az Oh! how pretty, Ali how wise.
The whole are called nine parts Of speech.
Which reading, writing, speaking teach.
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Of q small bit Of
paper, to the inside
Of the cylindrical
glass front Of q
show case, In about
the position shown
at a in Fig. l, In
such q manner that
the string hangs
freely down. The
outer surface Of the
glass, from a to Q,