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Good Charlotte Russo.

pint uf new milk and one-fourth of pound
of sugar with the yolks of four eggs; put it
on the fire until it thickens like custard; do
not let it boil. Soak one-third of box of
gelatine in a little water and add it. Put in
. pan placed on ice pint of very rich cream,
favored. When cold whip it. Pour the
cream into another dish and put the custard
into the pan ON ice Stir till it becomes like
jelly, then add the cream very lightly. Line
dish with sponge cake, pour in the Char
lotte and put on ice.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-10-19
The Twelve Labors.

The "Twelve Labors of Hercules were a.
follows: l. The fight with the Nemean lion;
2 The fight with the Lern@n hydra; 8. The
capture OF the Arcadian stag; 4. The hunt Of
the Erymanthus into Psophis; 5. The clean
ing OF the Augean stables; g. The destruc-
ton of the Stymphalian birds; Z. The cap
ture OF the Cretan bull; 8. The abduction Of
the mares OF Diomedes; Q. The seizure of the
girdle OF Hippolyta, queen of the Amazons.
which she had received from Mars; TO- The
capture OF the oxen of Geryones; II. The
getting OF the golden apples of the Hesperides;
II. The seizure of Cerebrus, the dog that
guarded the entrance to Hades.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-10-19
WHAT SHALL WE WEAR?
NEW FASHIONS ANNOUNCED FOR
THE AUTUMN SEASON.

A New Era In Hair Dressing-styles An
nounced by Paris and New York Hair
Drcssers Tor Fail and Winter-The
Bang Must 60.
The elegant and elaborate toilets 6hat all
full dress occasions demand call for a cor
respondingly elegant and ornate couture.
This means that the severe fashions of the
simple Grecian knot and the close cut hair,
lately favored, must 60.
Numbered with incoming coiffures are re-
vivals Of the styles of old days, including a
modification of one Of the many coiffures in
troduced by the Empress Eugene during her
reign at the gay capital. In this the hair is
brought high on the head and allowed to fall
in graceful twist over the back of the head,
the curled ends touching the neck below the
coil and mingling above with the crimps,
curled bang or front piece, which latter is
left to the pleasure Of the wearer.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-10-19

Many of the gardens of Sacramento
are at present decorated with Japanese
persinlnon trees loaded down with ripen-
ing fruit. The leaves of these trees are
now all off, leaving the branches and
fruit alone, and presenting very pretty
sight. The Japanese who recently visited
Sacramento spoke very laudatory of this
fruit, chasing it as the finest in that
empire. and stated that it would come to
be greatly appreciated by the American
people when better known. The trees
produce very young, and some very
large specimens of the fruit are to be seen
in various parts of the city.-Chicago
Times.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-10-19
Rich Peach Preserves.

A rich preserve of peaches is made as fol-
lows: Pare the peaches and remove the
stones. To every pound of fruit allow one
third of pound of sugar Make thin
syrup, boil the peaches in the syrup till ten
der, but not till they break. Put them in
bowl and pour the syrup over them. Put
them in cool, dry place and let them stand
two days. Then make a new rich syrup,
allowing three-fourths of pound of sugar
to one of fruit. Drain the peaches from the
first syrup and boil them till they are clear
in the second syrup.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-10-19
"A Chestnut"

The following is offered for the origin Of
the phrase, "a chestnut" There is a melo-
drama entitled the "Broken Sword Two
OF the dramatis persona are Capt Zavier
and Pablo The captain is wofully given to
lying, and in relating one of his lurid ex-
ploits he begins:
VI entered the wood of Collaway, when
suddenly from the thick boughs of cork
tree"-
Pablo dnterrupting)-A chestnut, captain,
a chestnut!
Capt zavier-Bahl BOBBY, say cork
tree.
Pablo treiterating)-A chestnut. should
know as well as you, having heard you tell
the tale these twenty-seven times.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-10-19
A Simple Diphtheria Remedy.

It is reported of the celebrated English
physician, DR.. Field, that at time when
diphtheria was raging, few years ago, he
used nothing but common flour of sulphur
a teaspoonful mixed with the finger in a
wineglassful of water, and given as gargle,
and in ten minutes the patient was out Of
danger. He never lost case of this disease.
Sulphur destroys the fungus in man and
beast. In extreme cases, where a gargle
could not be used, dry sulphur was blown
down the throat through quill, and sulphur
burned in a shovel so that the patient could
inhale it,
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-10-19
A Tradition.

The origin of the tradition that the cack-
ling of geese saved Rome is as follows: When
the Gauls invaded the region detachment in
single file clambered up the hill of the capitol
SO silently that the foremost man reached the
top OF the hill without being challenged; but
while he was striding over the rampant some
sacred geese, disturbed by the noise, began to
cackle and awoke the garrison. Marcus
Manlius rushed to the wall and hurled the
fellow over the precipice. To commemorate
this event the Romans carried golden goose
in procession to the capitol every year.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-10-19

NJ S-GNhNlN0 HEAD PANA
DRESS = LOUIS XIV, hanging catogan
ToUPEE. loops are the latest
arrangements for back hair as adopted by
fashionable French women. The preference
in London and New York is for the happy
medium. neither too low nor too high.
In the second cut is given an entirely new
mode for ball and opera head dress. In this
the front hair is crepe, and arranged in small
curls but Louis XIV toupee can be added
if desirable. The hair is then combed from
thenape Of the neck, and formed into rouleaux
which are fastened down with ornamented
tortoise shell combs A pouf ofxsay able
flowers ia added ,as indicated I'M the engraving.
Having arranged the front hair, fasten 9
thick strand of hair into tortoise shell
comb and place it securely below the coils.
Plat the upper part, and let the lower por-
ton fall as a thick curl, tying bow of rib
bon in the center and combining it with an
invisible pin to the nape of the neck.
The remaining figure shows the Louis XIV
toupee, which will be found very serviceable
where ones own hair is scant.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-10-19

sure DeaLH IOr inc buHHIO NAOCH'
a "A correspondence saaads tc scientific paper
a recipe for sure death to Buffalo moths, as
follows
Take strips of red or blue flannel, as these
colors are particularly attractive to them,
dip in liquid arsenic and lay around the
edges of carpets or wherever the pests are
troublesome They will soon eat a desired
amount and collapse, to the entire satisfac-
tion of the housewife, without the least in
jury to her carpets.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-10-19
A New Ice Machine.

The new ice machine devised by M. Pictet,
of Geneva, and on exhibition at the Jubilee
exhibition at Vienna, is attracting considera-
BILE attention In general principles the ma
chine does not differ from others, but there
are some important notifications in detail.
Instead Of using sulphurous acid, as in his pre-
vious machines, M. Pictet uses mixture of
mlphurous acid and carbonic acid, which has
received the name of "liquide pictet."
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-10-19
Oil for Lubricating Purposes.

The Italian admiralty have recently caused
to be carried out a number of experiments
with view to testing the comparative
merits of castor oil and of olive Oil for lubri-
eating purposes on board ship. From the re-
suits obtained they have given orders that
benceforth all exposed parts of machinery
are to be fabricated exclusively with castor
oil, while mineral oils are to be used for
cylinder and similar fabrication.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-10-19

explain thaJ tneSe
ornate coifures de-
mand in most in
stances aid from
the wig-maker, few
ladies having suM-
Gent growth of
hair to meet the de-
mands of fashion.
The catogan head
dress shown in the
same cut illustrates
a style of arrang-
ing the hair, is
much adopted by
Partisan elegantes
for morning and
afternoon W g ar.
There is no doubt
but that either low
plated coils or
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-10-19
HoW's This!

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that can not be
cured by taking Halls Catarrh Cure
F. J. CHENEY & Co., Props, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known f. J.
Cheney for the last ID years, and believe
transactions; aud financially ableto carry
out any obligations made by their firm.
West 4 Truax, Wholesale Druggists, Tole-
do, Ohio.
Walding. Kinnan 4 Marvin, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
K. IL. Van Hoesen, Cashier, Toledo Nation
al Bank, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucus
surfaces of the system. Price, 75c, per bot
tie. Sold by all Druggists.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-10-19
End of the Civil War.

The civil war ended in 1866. Congress. by
its act of March 2, 1867, and the supreme
court of the United States, in the case of the
United States against Anderson, reported in
Q Wallace, 81, decided that tie proclamation
of the president, dated Aug. 20, 1866, for
mally closed the war.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-10-19

NO. DINNER AND CATOGAN HEADDREss
In the first cut are illustrated two Of the
latest modes of French hair dressing In the
dinner couture is shown new way of ar
ranging the front hair. The parting is Wis
ible and a space is left in the center Of the
forehead uncovered with the fringe.
Small curls sparingly ornament the sides
of the forehead, and where the hair is
not abundant the Louis XIV toupee is util-
lied. In this connection it may be well to
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-10-19
Cleaning Picture Frames.

Picture frames of polished wood, oak, wal
nut or anything but gilt may be frightened
up by rubbing them with solution three
parts linseed oil and one part turpentine.
Apply with a wooden cloth and rub with q
clean wooden cloth until perfectly dry
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-10-19
Food of Plants,

The food of plants consists of Goa, OBJ
sorbed from the air, and H2.O.N., from the
soil. Also, certain minerals The foregoing
are chemical symbols, the first representing
one part of carbon to two parts of oxygen,
and the second two parts of hydrogen, one
part of oxygen and one part of nitrogen.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-10-19
vedder, the Artist.

Elihu Vedder, whose work is some
times spoken of as the best imaginative
art of modern times, has brow and
eyes like those of Hawthorne though the
artist is fair. while the romanccr is dark.
The forehead is broad and thoughtful.
the eyes are intelligent, frank and kindly,
but the mouth and chin are those of
very matter CT fact man.-Boston Budget.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-10-19

No one is obliged to send wedding pres
ent, but when sent it should be directed to
the bride, and if marked should bear her
maiden initials. A guest unable to attend
the welding should send two cards. one to
the brides parents and one directed to the
newly married pair. They should be sent SO
as to arrive the day Of the wedding
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-10-19
A New and Attractive settee.

The recent popularity of the corner chair
suggested to writer in Decorator and Fur
nisher the idea of the 'ssociable" settee repre-
sented in the cut. It is intended to meet the
requirements of domestic and social inter-
course, such as "5 o'clock tea" or the "at
home" and undoubtedly lends itself admir-
ably to the purpose indicated.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-10-19
Alphabets.

The Sandwich Islands alphabet has IL let
tiers; the Burmese, 10; Italian, 20; Bengalese,
81 Hebrew, Syrian, Chaldee and Samaritan.
% each; French, %; Greek, "a; Latin, Is;
German, Dutch and English, 20 each; Span
ish and Sclavonic, 81 each; Arabic, %; Per-
sian and Coptic, SO; Georgian, 35; Armenian,
3S; Russian, al; Muscovite, 43; Sanscrit and
Japanese, SO; Ethiopic and Tartarian, 2O2
each.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-10-19
New Observatory.

Denver is about to have an astronomical
observatory that will rival the fame of Lick
observatory in California. Its dome will rise
from plain and have 1000 feet greater ele-
vatiuu The building and instrument have
been provided for through the iberclity of
w. B, Chemberlin, of Denver.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-10-19
mG. 2-How THE BUST is oBTAINEl

FIG. 2-HOW THE BUST is OBTAINED.
After the negative is developed the figure
that it is desired to present is cut around
with penknife, and the arms and all the
portions not wanted are scratched out. The
glass thus becomes transparent where the
scratching has been done, and in the positive
the bust stands out from a black back
ground g.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-10-19
wonders of Chalcedony Park.

One of the most remarkable specimens from
the celebrated petrifed forest of Arizona, now
generally known as Chalcedony park, is on
exhibition at Tiffany & Co.'S, New York
cit9 The specimen in question is the larg-
est piece Of agatized wood ever cut and pol
ished, and weighs 2 Ito tons. The deposit
from which it came is situated in Apache
county. The silicifed trees are found pro
truding from the voiGHnic ash and lava,
which is covered with sandstone to the depth
of twenty to thirty feet. Sections Of this
fallen forest, whose only rivals are the giants
of the Yosemite and Calaveras, lie around in
profusion, measuring from two to ten feet in
diameter, containing all the colors of the
rainbow, some of whose hearts are solid
crystals of amethyst and topaz, and only
slight degree from the diamond in hardness.
Every color found in nature or the arts is
reproduced in these fallen agatized mon
archs
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-10-19

Linen collars and cuffs have been almost
entirely abolished for travelling. The long
gloves are best without them. but many
women, who like little dash Of color, tack
in narrow ribbon with fancy edge at the
throat and wrists. A few yard lengths sof
different colored ribbons go long way, and
vary and effectively brighten many q cos
tune.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-10-19

Mrs. Patten, the wife of the California
millionaire, is investing part of her prop
erty in Washington. She owns a house
which cost 100000, and she has bought q
great 81. ptt...F suburban prcvcr..
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-10-19

1t is said that all the best American pearls
come from the limestone streams of Kentucky
and tennessee, and are produced by a large
fresh wftcr rlussel, whose shell is no whit in
fericr ID 90 .;-.:ported mother-o'-. ea,l.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-10-19
The Curious Composition of q Tear.

The principle element in the composition
of tear, as may readily be supposed, is
water, The other elements are salt, soda,
phosphate of lime, phosphate of soda,
and mucous, each in small proportions. A
dried tear seen through microscope of good
average power presents peculiar appear
ance. The water, after evaporation, leaves
behind it the saline ingredients, which ANAL
pamate and form themselves into heightened
cross lines, and look like number of minute
6ch honpS
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-10-19
New Styles for Young Society Men.


A new era in hair dressing is announced
for the masculine sex The most notable
feature is the return to the military regula-
ton of wearing a smooth face, which will
meet with special favor with young society
men.
The parting of the hair in the middle will
still find favor with the more effeminate of
society youngsters although the side part is
recommended as the best style. For middle
aged and elderly gentlemen the trimming of
the beard anil mustache la Boulanger will
be the only new style, and is one that will be
eagerly adopted. For this style the beard
must be clipped close on the sides of the face
and allowed to remain long, while tapering
to the end of the chin. The pompon, which
found much favor a few years ago, may be
INDUCED in by those whose face does not in
cline to fullness For the pompon the beard
must be trimmed at least once a week and
parted in the middle and brushed outward
toward the cheeks. For head adornment tho
hair will be kept closely cut and the circular
appearance which obtains such notice in
England win be the prevailing style, al
though many will still prefer The long an
gular lines which are only possible by shaw
ing the neck
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-10-19
New Dress Fabrics.

No one can complain that there is too
much sameness In the new stuffs, for in truth
the choice is endless, and they are suited not
only to all tastes, but all purposes, and al
most any variation Of climate. The mixed
stripes on solid colored grounds make up
well and light stripes on dark tones. Some
times in the same dress there are three varie-
ties of the same stuff, plaid, plain and striped,
and on some of the newest plaids there is a
woven motif, detached and scattered as
though some huge beetle had crawled over
it, somewhat indistinct in form, as you
would see the insect in the cleaning. Con-
trasting colors appear like flames jerked
over the grounds, or in broken, irregular
lines, forming indistinct and extended
checks. Whatever the merits of the new
woolens. they cannot be found fault with on
the score of monotony
The more dressy and costly autumn ma
terials have wooden grounds with silk rib
bon stripes, having positive edge or wider
and more important stripes, which serve for
panels They are as expensive as the best
silks, but only a small quantity is required,
to emphasize the wooden. Sometimes this
silk is a mixture of stripes and checks, and,
in lieu of stripes or checks, some show silk
cashmerienne patterns. There is an infinite
variety in this range of material, and all are
handsome. Another new thing is the dress
pieces with pattern going round the skirt,
quite half yard deep, which appear to be
worked in a cross stitch in black silk, on
brown, blue, or green.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-10-19
Gravity System for Rapid Transit.

A new system of operating passenger rail
roads in towns and cities is now attracting
attention. The operative features of such
construction have had numerous illustrations
in various switchback railways and coasting
tracks at seaside resorts and other places, not
to mention the famous switchback road at
Mauch Chunk, Pa, which was used for many
years to convey coal from the mines to the
banks Of the Lehigh, and where the inclines
are extensive. It has, however, remained for
Mr.. L. A. Thompson, Of Philadelphia, to per-
feet the working details for the operation OF
a city railroad on this plan, for which letters
patent have been granted to him here and in
all the principal countries of the world. In
this new system the locomotive is dispensed
with, and the distances apart of the stations
are approximately such as would be repre-
sented by the passenger stations on city
railway
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THE PLACE TO GET FINE JOB PRINT
NC Is AT THE OPINION OFFICE.
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POPULAR SCIENCE NEWS THAT
CANNOT FAIL TO INTEREST.

A new type Of Photographic work 10 shown
h Fig. |, which Is reproduction Of genuine
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-18

intense cold prevailed. Great suffering has
been caused and many households have been
darkened by DEATH
This unusual blizzard followed the Mis-
souri, and Mississippi valleys into louisiana
and also swept across country into southern
Texas. In Memphis, Baton Rouge, Shreveport
austin and Galveston the coolest weather
known for generation has been experienced.
There have been storms Of driving sleet In The
southern parishes of Louisiana where snow
has seldom, il ever. been seen. Rlvers In
Texas have been frozen over for the first time
in the memory of the oldest inhabitants. The
storm in that quarter has been one Of lmpre-
cedcnted severity; and the settlement OF those
States. unlike that of the Northwest Territories
dates back long way,
The Atlantic States, meanwhile, have APP
narently escaped the fury of this memorable
cold wave. If temperatures have fallen In tho
lake district and in Canada and there has been
a disagreeable furry of snow in the streets OF
New-York, the wintry visitation has been MID
and zephyr-like in comparison with the ex-
traordinary experience of Louisiana and Da-
kota. The great January storm has evidently
snent ITS force in the Northwest and South.
This is good so far as it goes; but the next
blizzard NAV come this way.
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is inflicted. At present the possibilities OF put
ting off the fatal day are almost unlimited.

Tinkering with the Civil Service laws is
favorite occupation with Democratic officials.
Mayor Whitney bad only been at the head OF
the Brooklyn city government short time
when be asked the State Civil Service Commits
sion to modify the regulations in force IN
Brooklyn so as to make it easier for Democrats
to get into office. The application was properly
refused. Now Mavor Chaplin. with more
compliant State Commission, has had the num-
Der of Civil Service Commissioners for Brook
lyn reduced from eleven to five. The reason
for doing this is not clear. In view OF Mr'
Chapin's recent appointments which show MS
subserviency to the Democratic rne' the
natural Interpretation is that q board OF five
can be more easily managed than board OF
eleven. Mr.. Whitneys Commissioners. how
ever, found little trouble in so handlIng the
Civil Service machinery that only Democrats
were ground out.