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The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-10-05
Mending and Cleaning Kid Gloves.

Mend tear in the leather by working in
button hole stitch around the edges, and then
draw them neatly together, advises Good
Housekeeping. The evidences Of the repair
will hardly be noticed. When gloves need
.leaning it is better to send them to some
reputable shop where such work is done. But
If you must do it yourself, for black gloves
put few drops Of the best black ink in
teaspoonful Of olive oil, apply with feather
and dry in the sun. Benzine will clean white
gloves, but it will hardly do for other colors.
Corn meal dry, will do for light gloves that
are not much soiled. When at the theatre,
do not let your light gloves come in contact
with the ink on the programme.
To keep the surface Of your kid gloves
looking well, when you take them off smooth
them out lengthwise until they have about
the same outline that they have on your
hand, and put them in dry place. If the
gloves are rolled together into wad the sur
face will soon present an unpleasing appear
anca
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-10-05
Novelties in Fine Table Ware.

A new crumb scoop has an ivory handle
with an engraved silver blade.
Biscuit boxes. with or without silver tops,
are popular in English wares.
Agate and onyz figure in pitchers that are
set in framework of dull silver.
Filigree enameled silver is made into trays
and tete-a tete sets for tea and coffee.
A novelty for the table is an escalloped
butter shell of silver with glass lining.
Cut glass salad bowls, with silver mounts,
divide favor with porcelain ones similarly
finished.
An entirely new pattern in silver biscuit
boxes is the double opening box with pierced
partitions.
There is fancy for tea trays of silver that
seem to be covered with napkin having a
colored border, done in enamels.
A double berry dish of cut glass, divided
in the center by a silver handle and sitting
in a frame of silver wire, is a seasonable at
traction.
Dull finished silver is plated like wicker
basket work for cake baskets on the bottom
of which appears to be spread a snowy nap
hin like damask.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-10-05
Frozen Coffee.

Frozen coffee is made, according to con-
fectioner's recipe, as follows: Take two
quarts of fresh filtered or spring water, if
obtainable, bring it to the boil, then add
half pound of the best Old Government
Java coffee, roasted and ground; stir well to-
gether, cover and set aside on the range to
infuse. Stir occasionally for the first ten
minutes, then let it stand in warm place
till we'll settled. Now strain the coffee clear
through fine muslin cloth and add water to
make two quarts; dissolve one pound OF pull
verified sugar in it and set aside to cool; then
pour it into the freezer, add the whites of
two eggs and freeze the mixture to a scottish
texture. This frappe is generally served in
high glasses The fourth part of vanilla
bean is also sometimes infused in the coffee
when making it and tends to heighten the
aroma Of the coffee. Some persons also add
half pint of rich cream to it before freezing.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-10-05
Protection from Lightning.

Mr. Oliver Lodge, in his recent lectures on
protection against lightning, made among
other statements the following:
A wire netting all over the house, good
earth connection to it at several points, and
plentiful supply Of that barbed wire which
serves SO abominably well for fences, stuck
all over the roos and you have an admirable
system of defense Now let us see how far
most people agree, and where they begin to
branch out and differ The old and amusing
political controversy between knobs and
points has disappeared. Points to the sky
are recognized as correct; only I wish to
advocate more of them, any number
of them, rows of them. like barbed
wire-not necessarily at all prominent
along ridges and caves For point
has not very great discharging capacity.
1t takes several points to discharge readily
all the electricity set in motion by moder-
ately sized Voss or Wimshurst machine;
hence, if you want to neutralize thunder
cloud three points are not so effective as
5000 No need, however, for great spikes
and ugly tridents, so painful to the architect
Let the lightning come to you, do not go to
meet it, Protect all your ridges and pima
cles, not only the highest, and you will be
far safer than if you built yourself factory
chimney to support your conductor upon.
AT present the Immediate neighborhood OF a
factory chimney or steeple is not a safeguard,
but source of mild danger.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-10-05

The latest marriage custom is the 'secret
honeymoon" To the 'best man" at the
wedding is intrusted the task of selecting q
wedding tour, the direction OF which he is
forbidden by the dictates of honor to disclose
to either bride or bridegroom When the
happy pair drive off from the wedding they
have sealed envelope handed to them, and
upon opening this they first discover in which
direction their journey is to be. The practice
is said to give great satisfaction and to work
admirably. Its good points are that it
throws an air of pleasing expectation over
the honeymoon which would otherwise be
absent, and prevents any chance of the bride
and bridegroom wrecking their domestic
happiness by squabbling as to the direction
of the journey. As a drawback, it may be
suggested that it will give admirable oppor-
tunity of distinction for the practical joker.
Probably the next society" drama will be
founded upon the complications Of "secret
HONEYMOON
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NOTES, ITEMS, PARAGRAPHS.

More than one million men are EN-.
ployed by the various railway lines In
the United States.
A Florida man advertises for couple
Of alligators Of "mild disposition and
good habits.
Emperor Frederick died within thirty
feet OF where he was born, and at ex-
actly the same hour OF the day.
The monster timber ship at the Finger
board, Nova Scotia, is about two-thirds
built. There are $1,000 pieces already
In the ship, and, It Is expected, 1000
more will be required to finish 1t.
It is q curious fact that man named
Messenger has just been appointed gunner
In the navy, while man named Gunner
was recently made messenger in the
navy department at Washington.
In recent French murder trial the
bones of the murdered man were brought
into court and placed before the accused
The man turned pale, but over the
CHASTITY relics reiterated his protestation
of innocence; nevertheless he was con-
victed.
Men who object to the useful and neat
occupation Of busting may be encouraged
by the example of Dumas, who fire.
uuently has house cleaning mania. He
is very orderly and is often seen, feather
duster in hand, busting his study and
changing pieces Of furniture.
The coach which the emperor of Japan
has lately had made in London is lined
with white silk, and decorated without
in claret, vermilion and gold. On the
center of the roof is perched an immense
gilt bird carrying a chrysanthemum in
his beak, and the chrysanthemum ap-
pears here and there on the panels.
It is said that the shares in the Suez
canal which Lord Beaconsfield's govern
ment purchased from the ex-Khedive
Ismail for four millions sterling are now
stated to have value of more than nine
millions 1t is further added that by the
sale of these in the open market no less
| sum than ten millions would be real
lied.
In the pulpit treatment Of texts there
is such thing as homiletic vivisection, in
which the very life of the sacred words
is killed out by artificial plans and ex-
cessive divisions We so busy ourselves
with the "skeleten" of the sermon that
the soul of the text escapes us, and it.,
too becomes skeleton in our hands.
The first pair of socks ever worn by
Lord Byron has just been presented to
the Players club of New York. They
are queer looking little things, and seem
to be made of narrow braid sewn to-
gether. One can learn nothing of By
ron's deformity from them, for they
were cut down to fit doll before they
came into the hands Of their last owner.
A novelty in the way of commence
ment exercises was seen at New York
grammar school. After the singing and
recitations the girls made strawberry
short cake and poached eggs in the
presence of their guests and distributed
them among their friends. One of the
trustees said in speech that the time
would come when, if any one wanted a
cook, he would come straight to the
school and get one.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-10-05
The Care of Tiles.

If tiles are in good condition to start with,
it is the easiest thing possible to keep them
so. Wash them with tepid water and soap
and a flannel Never use scrubbing brush,
as it seems to loosen them in their setting.
When washed, wipe them dry with soft
cloth ana then rub them we'll all over with
an old silk handkerchief dipped in butter
milk, or very little linseed oil, polishing
them as you 60 This process is only re-
quired about once week, unless there is a
great deal of dirty traffic. An old chamois
leather is excellent to polish them with.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-10-05
Worth Knowing.

Mr.. W. 4. Morgan, merchant, Lake
City. Fla. was taken with severe Cold.
attended with distressing Cough and run
ming into Consumption in its first stages.
He tried many so-called popular cough rem
dies and steadily grew worse. Was re-
duced in flesh. had difficulty in breathing
and was unable to sleep. Finally tried DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consumption
and found immediate relief. and after TAX
ing about half dozen bottles found him.
self well and has had no return of the dis
ease. No other remedy can show so grand
a record of cures, as DIR. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption. Guaranteed to
do lust what is claimed for it.-Trial bottle
free at
At. CLARKE's, Drug Store,
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-10-05
The Harvest Moon.

The 'sharvest moon" is so called from the
fact that in the early autumn days when
grain and fruit are being taken from the
fields, there is scarcely any darkness inter
vening between the close of day and the be-
ginning of night The moon rises early and
gives brilliant light, by means Of which the
harvesters work until late at night to secure
the crops. The harvest moon has long been
a favorite theme with the poets.
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This windmill was erected at Narragansett
Pier, R. l., to supply water for ten cottages,
and, in its position among the summer cot
tages there, forms very ornamental addi-
ton to the landscape. The water is supplied
by driven wells, and is pumped up by the
wind power into the reservoir at the top OF
the tower, whence it is distributed by gravity
pressure throughout the ten cottages erected
adjacent to it. It has proved adequate for
all demands made upon it, and not only
furnishes an abundant supply of water for
domestic purposes, but provides ample means
of fire protection.
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Wild Goose Chase.

The expression, "a wild goose chase, !"
arose from the peculiar action OF Wild geese
When one takes the lead the others follow
blindly, no matter what the obstruction OF
danger of the path may be- 1t is easy to see
how the expression is applicable to some peo
pies actions
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-10-05
The Tournure.

There is a truce for the moment to the
quarrel between those contending for and
against the tournure 1t is secure for the
present, but the combat will probably be re-
newed next winter. 4he prudent party is
the neutral one, which admits that there are
two sides to the question, and that each shall
have liberty of choice to dress either with or
without hustle, as best suits her.
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Renews Her Youth.

Mrs. Phoebe Chesley, Peterson, Clay Co.,
Iowa. tells the following remarkable story,
the truth of which is vOuched for by resi-
dents of the town: 81 am 70 years old, have
been troubled with kidney complaint and
lameness for many years; could not dress
myself without help. Now 1 am free from
Aft main and soreness, and am able to do
ali nv own Homework. owe my thanks
to Electric Bitters for having renewed my
youth. and removed completely all disease
and pain. TRY bottle, soc. and 81. at
A. T. CLARKE's Drug Store
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-10-05

Popular Science News gives the directions
here presented for ascertaining the distance
to the moon:
First we require to measure the angle made
by straight line from the point of observa-
ton to the moon, and another straight line
from the earth's center passing through the
point of observation to the zenith. The Wis
ual ray from the observer to the moon will
be the first line ON in the figure below. Any
perpendicular, as q plummet line, at 0. the
point of observation. will exactly coincide
with the straight line from the center Of the
earth to the zenith, the point in the heavens
Immediately overhead.
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The Electoral Vote of 1910.

The electoral vote for William II. Har.
rison in 1910 was: Ohio, 81; Tennessee, Is;
Kentucky, Is; North Carolina, Is; Mary.
land, 10; Delaware, 8; New Jersey, .; yer,
mont, 2; Connecticut, 8; Rhode island q
Massachusetts,, IA; Maine, 10; New York, ~;
Georgia, IL; Louisiana j; Mississippi, 4; In
diana, 9; Michigan, Total, 2S4. Van
Buren, had only 60 votes.
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French C,ndidates.

A candidate for TO French chamber OF
deputies can stand for election Wherever
there is vacancy. II elected in more than
one department he notifies the president OF
the chamber which one he decides to repre-
sent, and new elections would be held In
those he declined
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-10-05
De,;c;ous Plain Gingerbread.

Mix together half cup molasses, half tea
spoonful soda, half cup sugar, half teaspoon
full salt, one tablespoonful ginger, one table
spoonful butter, melted, one cup sour milk,
two and quarter cups flour with half tea
spoonful soda mixed with it. Bake twenty
to thirty minutes.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-10-05
An Attractive Wall Ornament.

An odd an d
pre- tty ornament
for parlor' or draw
ing room is found
in the graceful ar
rangement of a
ia m bourin e, as
shown in the cut.
The circular
parchment may be
decorated with a
painted landscape
or Vatican scene.
Quite a popular
and amusing de-
sign is a cats head
painted to look as
if it had just been
thrust through the
parchment, which
shows torn edges
around the cats
neck. The rim is
gayly tri m II e d
with ribbons and
multi color loops
and ends OF corded
silk, intermingled
with gilt and silver
cord. The tanbou-
rine is intended to
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-10-05
Cabbage Pickle.

Three large cabbage heads, 8 green peppers
chopped fine, one-half pint of mustard seed,
" pints grated horseradish, cup sugar,
oue-half cup of salt. Mix well and cover
with vinegar. It win be ready for use In
three days.
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No Religious Test.

The last clause of paragraph 8, Article VI,
of~the constitution of the United States reads:
'But no religious test shall ever be required
as a qualification to any office or public trust
under the United States" According to this,
a Jew is not ineligible to the office of presi.
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r,,,.,,,,,,o,s of Christeniom,

The seven champions of Christendom were
st. George, for England; st Andrew, for
Scotland; st. Patrick, for ireland; st David,
for Wales; St Denis. for France; st. James,
for Spain; st. Anthony, for Italy.
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There are many people who stand
ready to sacrifice their lives and their
neighbors' lives in defense of their creed
who are illing to let their religion shift
for :tsaif
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The Republican party first sprang into ex-
istence national party in 1856, when Ere
mont was its candidate for the presidency.
he was defeated by small majority.
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An Old Adage.


two in the bush" originated from the follow
ing circumstance: Will Somers, the cello
bratea jester to Henry VIII, happened to
call at Lord Surveys, whom he had often, by
q we'll timed jest, saved from the kings dis
pleasure, and who, consequently, was always
glad to see him. He was on this occasion
ushered into the aviary, where he found "my
lord" amusing himself with his birds. Somers
happened to admire the plumage Of king
fisher. by my lady, my prince of wits, I
will give it to you" Will skipped about with
delight and swore by the great Harry he was
q most noble gentleman. Away went Will
with his kingfsher, telling all his acquaint-
ances whom he met that his friend Surrey had
Just presented him with it, Now, it so hap
pened that Lord Northampton, who had seen
this bird the day previous, arrived at Lord
Surveys just as Will Somers had left, with
the intention of asking the bird of Surrey
for present to lady friend. Great was
his chagrin on finding the bird gone Sur
rey, however, cohsoled him with saying that
he knew Somers would restore it if he Sur
rev. promised him two some other day.
Away went messenger to the prince Of
wits, whom he found in raptures with his
bird, and to whom he delivered his lords
message. Great was Willis surprise, but he
was not to be balnboozled by even the
monarch himself ''Sirrah," said Will, 'tell
your master that am much obliged for his
liberal offer of two for one, but that prefer
one bird in hand to two in the BUSH"
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Those Gas Caverns at Flhoiay' ohio'
The statements made by an alleged Ger
man scientist that the "gas caverns" and
stoceans of boiling rock" situated beneath
the town of Findlay, O., have been tele-
praphed all over the country and caused
much anxiety on the part of credulous per-
sons. 1--WE can assure our readers" says
Popular Science News, that these statements
have no basis whatever in fact, and that it is
absolutely impossible for any person to de-
termine what the condition of affairs is SC
Tar below the surface Of the earth We dc
not believe that the professor even maze N as
the statements credited to MN; out, ns
Ala Ia il simply scientific humbug, with Q
,,,,,ch larger reservoir of natural gas under
meath his hat than any that exists below tn
town OF Findlay."
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For dressy occasions, gray is much worn
by little people, and these frocks are often
trimmed with gray and gold gallon. A soft
silk sash, or sash Of the material in both
cases fringed at the edges, is loosely knotted
round the waist, the bodice being made as q
coat jacket, with broad square flap pockets
at the back. The basques are elongated in
rounded form to the hem and bordered with
gallon, so that the fullness of the skirt, gath
cred round point at the back, shows be-
tween these two side pieces.
Beige, blue and red are the most generally
worn tones for children, and red or white
cuffs, vests and sashes are introduced as
trimming on many of the dresses made for
girls up to Is years old. Red vests and shirts
are also much worn, and the color is often
further carried out by stitchings of silk on
the top of the tucks, cuffs and collars. Gath
cred frillings and founcings of red or neu-
trail tints look extremely well. There Is
yellowish red flame color, which as the sea-
son advances will appear with gray on many
of the new frocks for juveniles. The new
color par excellence is more decided tone Of
brown with red in it, and the style of the
immediate future for children is the Direc-
toire. Very pretty frocks can be made after
this fashion.
Fig. 1, illustrates an overall or apron for
little girls, that will be found quite protec-
ton to the dress worn underneath. 1t is
prettier in effect than these garments usually
are and may be worn mornings in place OF
regular frock. 1t may be made OF blue linen
or other fabric The bands and belt are OF
bright embroidery. The full sleeves admit
of a dress being worn underneath the over
all without discomfort to the little wearer.
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THE CURIOSITY SHOP.



The Red Gross society 10 an organisation
for th, purpose OF securing neutrality to the
ground occupied by hospitals, etc., during the
war, and to provide relief from disaster oy
food, pestilence or other calamity during
peace. The movement bad its origin In
Europe. The battle of Solferino was fought
In 1859, and Henry Dunant, Swiss gentle
man, visited the battle field. He saw that
the wounded were often left for days without
attention or surgical relief. In 1859 he pub
lished description Of what he had seen, and
set forth reasons for establishing in every
country permanent societies for the relief OF
the wounded. A society In Geneva, Switzer-
land, called the Geneve society OF
public utility, appointed committee for
the purpose Of advancing the proposals OF
Dunant. This led to the international con-
ference, held at Geneva In October, 1868,
which was attended by delegates from six
teen governments The conference resulted
In the calling of an international congress,
known as the international convention OF
Geneva Of 1864. The special aim of the con-
vention of 1864 was to obtain the neutrallza-
ton of the wounded in war time, and also OF
the persons and materials necessary for their
care. The conference of 1868 had aimed at
system of relief societies for all countries.
The treaty of 1864 secured the naturalization
Of hospitals, materials, nurses and surgeons,
and that these might be recognized, q COM
mon sign was fixed upon by one of the
articles of the treaty, which provides for a
flag for hospitals and conveys an arm badge
for persons. The flag designed was red
cross upon white ground, adopted as COM
pliment to Switzerland, this design, with the
colors reversed, being the national flag Of
that country. Thus from these two notable
conventions in Geneva, in 1868 and 1854,
arose the establishment Of national relief
committees and treaty that now embraces
every civilized nation of the earth.
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and the effect is as unique as it is tasteful.
An old, discolored tambourine will answer as
well as q new one.
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10 huhS VA ~
wall or to a screen,
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who are WI.
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