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United States Foreign Missions.

OmtcO ctsCoo cOHclBu NAAbBAOuBs
The Office of envoy extraordinary and min
lister plenipotentiary is specified in the United
States statutes concerning representatives,
abroad Anciently an envoy and plenipo-
tertiary were distinct offices, with little diff
ference in their powers and none in rank.
They are now blended into one and rank next
to ambassadors and, in practice, perform
similar duties, and are entitled to the same
privileges and immunitiea When abroad
they fepresefi5 the nation, and act under the
direction Of the president, generally through
the department of state Treaties formed by
them have no legal validity until ratified by
the senate by vote Of two-thirds Of those
present. ENJOYS are sent to Great Britain,
France, Russia, Spain, Prussia, Austria,
Italy, China, Mexico, Brazil, Chilli, Peru and
Japan. The envoy is usually called briefly
1.-THE American minister" His rank is below
that of ambassador. Ministers resident rep
resent our government substantially as am
bassadors and ENJOYS do, and rank next be-
low the latter Whether at court or at the
state or foreign offices in the countries to
which they are sent, all such officers are re-
ceived in turn according to rank. If an am
bassador should arrive on business with the
foreign secretary Of Great Britain while the
minister plenipotentiary was waiting for an
audience, the minister would have to wait,
as the ambassador. ranking first, would be
received first.
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The students Of the United States Naval
academy are classified into two divisions.
cadet midshipmen and cadet engineers.
Candidates for the classes Of cadet midship-
men must pass a satisfactory examination in
arithmetic, English grammar. geography,
reading, writing and spelling. Candidates
for the classes Of cadet engineers must pass
an examination in the studies mentioned, and
in algebra and geometry. and must dlso have
some knowledge Of steam machinery. By
writing to the Hon. william c. Whitney,
secretary Of the navy, Washington, you eau
obtain full information with regard to the
rules and regulations of the United States
Naval academy
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The SUMS Image.

Mr.. j. G. O'Loan, Of Liverpool, writes:
While experimenting with ray Of sunlight
in darkened room had my attention d.
rected to pin hole pictures, and am of the
opinion that startling results can be obtained
in photographs of the sun or moon IN this
way. In room darkened by blocking up
windows with thick paper make small hole
in the paper with ''darning needle" so as
to admit ray Of direct sunlight Hold
piece Of white paper in the path of the ray,
twelve inches from the hole; you will have an
image of the sun one-eighth inch in diameter;
at four feet, an image of one-haf inch, and
at the distance of eight feet from the hole q
one inch image, and SO on. The size Of OPEN
ing used as lens does not alter the size Of
image at any given distance, but only its
sharpness and brightness. Say the opening
Is one-sixteenth Of an inch, and gives a sharp
picture at four feet, by charging the opening
to one-eighth the size Of the image at four
feet would be still the same, but unsharp, so
that the screen or plate must be removed to
twice the distance to obtain equal sharpness.
In room 100 feet long twelve incn picture
of the sun could be had, and Of the moon one
very much larger. A series Of pipes 100
yards long for camera would give three
foot photograph of the sun. In fact, there is
no limit to size of image but the length Of
camera. Perhaps some one who has more
time and space at their disposal than may
take up the subject.
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Rachel Z. Balley,s Estate.

CTATE OF VERMONT. District Of Bradfordss.
- In Probate Court held at Thetford, in and for
said district on the a4th day Of JAM, A. D 1880.
Hon John Bailey executor Of the estate Of Rachel
c. Bailey, late OF Boston, Massachusetts, deceas-
ed, makes application to said court for license to
sell all Of the real of said deceased situated in
Vermont, representing that the sale j. necessary
tits ordered by said that said application be referred
to session thereof to BE- held at the probate Office in
Thetford on the 9th day Of Feb. A. d., 1880, for
that all persons interested be notified hereof by pub-
cation Of notice of said application and order thereon
three weeks successfully in the United Opinion,
newspaper printed at Bradford and which crculates in
hearing, that they may appear at said time and place,
and il they see cause object thereto.
By the court, Attest.
10 SIN. GLEASON, Judge.
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why q Boiled Lobster Is Red.

In all crustaceans, as, indeed, in almost
everything in nature, there is a certain per
cent Of iron. Upon boiling the lobster the
iron is oxidized. This effect is largely due
also to the percentage of muriatic acid which
exists naturally in the shell The chemical
change which takes place here is almost SINH
lar to that which occurs in the burning of q
brick. In boiling a lobster its coat ceases to
be living substance and to certain extent
it takes a new character. 1t is as brick
would be after burning This effect can also
be produced by the sun, but necessarily not
SO rapidly, as the heat of that luminary, al
though more intense, is not concentrated suf-
iciently to produce the result The sun also
exercises bleaching influence, which con-
sumes the oxide almost as fast as it is formed,
leaving the shell white, or nearly pure lime.
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Tho Pontic Sea.

The Pontic was the Black sea, the Latin
word pontus meaning sea The Propontis
was the sea between the Aegean and the
Pontic seas; 1t is 90 called because of ito
position before or in front of the Pontic. The
Hellespont Is the strait of the Dardanelles;
the name, Helle's sea, is derived from the
story Of Helle being drowned in it Helle
was rescued from death, with her brother
Phrixus, by her mother, and on the back Of
the ram with the golden fleece the children
were carried from Asia to Europa Helle,
however, fell into the sea, called thencefor-
ward the Hellespont.
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Commissioners, Not,ce.

THE undersigned having been appointed by the Hon
i Probate court for the district Of Bradford COM
missoners to receive examine and adjust all claims and
demands Of all persons against the estate Of Avery
late Of Bradford deceased and all claims exhibited in off
set thereto hereby give notice that will meet for the
purposes aforesaid at the dwelling house Of the late
Avery on the 9th day Of June from 10 o'clock a. M
until o'clock p m. Of said day and that SIX months
from the nth day Of Dec, A. b., 1888 is the time
limited by said court for said creditors to present
Dated at Bradford this sd day Of Jan. A. D., 1880.
H. c. McDUFFEE 60
II w. L. CRAFTS Semms.
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Commlssloners, Not,c, !.

9NHE undersigned having been appointed BY the
L Hon Probate Court for the district of Bradford
and demands Of all against the estate of Jasper
Jackman, late Of Theford in said district deceased,
and all claims exhibited in offset thereto hereby give
notice that we will meet for the purposes aforesaid the
house Of the late ackman on the th day Of Feb
and 18th day Of June next from O'Clock until O'Clock
each OF said days, and that six months from the 18th
day Of December D, 1888 the time limited BY said
court for said creditors present their claims to US for
examination and allowance
Dated at Thetford this 5th day of JAM A d, 1880
II. A. CUMMINGS, 49,
II F. M. BOND. Somms
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Commissioners Notice.

THE undersigned has ing been appointed by the Hon
l. Probate Court for the district Of Bradford commits
soners to receive examine and adjust all claims and de-
mands against the estate of Fatma Cilkey, late Of
Straord in said district deceased and all claims ex-
meet for the purposes aforesaid at S. F. Frary Co.'S
counting room the a6th day of JAM and a6h day Of
July next, from O'Clock until o'clock p. M each Of
said days, and six months from the a6th day of January
D 1889, is the time limited by said court for said
creditors to present their claims us for examination
and allowance
Dated at STAFFORD this sd day of JAM, AID, 1880.
S. F. FRARY,
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Commlssioners, yOtlce.

FINHE undersigned, having been appointed by the Hon
i Probate Court for the district Of Bradford Commits
sioners to receive examine and adjust all claims and de-
bic late Of Cornth in said district deceased and all
claims exhibited in offset thereto hereby give notice that
will meet for the purposes aforesaid the house of
said Richard E Robie on the 26th day Of June,
from o'clock until o'clock Of said day and
that six months from til. a4th day Of Dec.A D 1885, is
the time limited by said court for said creditors to
present their claims to examination and allowance.
Dated at Corinth his a4th day Of Dec. 1888.
70 + 3 s. s SR'uDsi comms.
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Legal.

PROBATE COURTS AND COURTS OF INSOL-
VENCY-BRADFORD DISTRICT 1868.
for said district will be holden the ensuing year as follows
Bradford-At J. H. Watsons office in Bradford the
second Tuesdays Of every month, commencing January
nth, 1857. .a.E
Cornth-At the Hotel in East Cornth on the third
Wednesdays of June, August and October.
West Fairlee-At the Probate office in West Fairlee
on the last Saturday Of every month.
SIN. GLEASON, Judge.
Thetord Centre, VT, Dec. I, 1886.
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TAXES.

The taxpayers of School District No. 4.
of Bradford are hereby notified that / have
in my hands for collection School Tax for
1885, and all taxpayers are hereby notified
to pay their respective taxes as above to the
undersigned, Treasurer of School District
hereof (said time expires Feb. 9. ISSsI as
per Act No. 20. A. D., 1880, Laws of the
State of Vermont.
Dated at Bradford, this 9th day of Nov.
A. D., 1888. ''
N. w. CUNNINGHAM, Treas.
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The cvAosIrv SHOP.


Invention Of the Shot Tower Queer Dream
Of the Inventor.
A mechanic ct Bristol, England, had q
queer dream. Watts was his name, and be
was by trade q shotmaker. The making OF
the little leaden pellets was then a slow, labo-
rious and, consequently, costly process. Watts
had to take great barsof lead and pound them
out into sheets of thickness about equal
to the diameter Of tho shot no desired to
make Then he cut the sheets into 1.-THE cubes,
which he placed In q revolving barrel or box
and rolled until the edges wore of from the
constant friction and the little cubes became
spheroids Watts had often racked his brain
trying to devise better scheme, but In vain.
Finally, after an evening spent with some
jolly companions at the alehouse he went
home and turned into bed. He soon fell into
deep slumber. but the liquor evidently did
not agree with him, for he had bad dream.
He thought he was out again with the "boya
They were all trying to find their way home
when 1t began to rain shot. Beautiful glob-
ules of lead, polished and shining, fell In tor
rent and compelled him and his bibulous COM
panions to draw their heavy limbs to place
Of shelter In the morning, when Watts
arose, he remembered the dream. He thought
about it all day, and wondered what shape
molten lead would take in falling distance
through the air At last, when he could rest
no longer, he carried ladleful Of the hot
metal up into the steeple Of the church OF st.
Mary of Radcliffe and dropped it into the moat
below Descending, he took from the bottom
Of the shallow pool several handfulsof perfect
shot, far superior to any he had ever seen.
Watts fortune was made, for he had con-
ceived the idea of the shot tower, which has
ever since been the only means employed In
the manufacture of the death dealing little
missiles SO much used in war and sport.
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Combustion is in some way produced BY
the union of carbon and hydrogen with
oxygen. When the combustible materials
are consumed, or the supply Of oxygen is in
sufficient to continue the flame, the fire
goes OUT The best philosopher can tell
little more.
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Died..

In Newark, N. j., Jan. 10, LivermOre
Bryant, only son OF Levi j.. and Nettie
Tucker, aged eleven months.
In Bedford, n. H., Jan. IL, Lewis, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. John f. COrliss, aged l5 years
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For Sale!

A mall farm of % acres. situated one
mile south of Bradford Village on Connect
lieut. River road and Few rods from Pier
mont railroad station. Good soil for rails
ing Strawberries and other small fruit:
story and half house containing eight
rooms, beside plenty of pantry and closet
room. Good running water. For terms
mont or j. M. WARDEN, Bradford, Vt.
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Married..

In. Lyme, n. H., Jan. 10Th, by Rev. G. /.
Bard, Mr.. George G. Clark of Oxford. N, H.,
and Miss Gertrude NJ. Keye. Of Lyme. n
In Bradford, Jan. ~, by Rev. j. w. Lees,
Mr.. William II. Dye OF indianapolis, Ind,
and Miss Minda Bean of Bra ford. gif'
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N OtiCe.

The partnership heretofore existing be-
tween the undersigned under the name of
Fl. HOltOn Il Son is this day dissolved by
limitation.
HARRY HOLTON.
HARRY A. HOLToN.
Wells River, VT, Dec. 81, 1883. lib
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A Mothers Love

e~Ses ner Ten fear-Old Child After -
Failure Of Four Physicians.
Ny little girl. ten years OF Are had Briebt,, n,.-
ease Her ankles feet and eyes were terribly svolen
-Four OF our best physicians attended her. but with.
out success. and her life was despaired of. But
. m9fners 1--we and prayers surmount all diculties
IT, Remedy ma 20 !. Wy Dr. David Kennedys Favor.
heard recommended so highly for - "A mo
1right's Disease.
n2w HAPPY am that determined upon this courss
disos o lft ~ one The well known symptoms Of the
Reed fSn19e r too earnestly recommend avoits
icn syht reecoyery was entirely due to this med
Kss ssand %sd By the physicisns-rs Laura
ravorlte Remedy, Rondout,
n. 4. Price One dollar Sold by all Drussists
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Boston has couple of fireboats for the pro
lection OF harbor property, and the newest
one is beauty. Its most remarkable feature
is an extra propeller in the rudder, which
greatly increases the boats power for quick
turning. When the rudder is on a
line with the boat this screw in
the rudder acts simply as a sup
plement to the ordinary propeller,
but when the rudder is turned it moves with
it, and aids in gaining the direction desired.
The boat is so modelled, shoal in front, that it
can be run upon an ice foe to break it up.
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The new conductor Of the famous SYM
phony orchestra, Nikisch, who is to be i'm
ported from Saxony if the contract labor law
can be evaded, is said to have a wonderful
memory, allowing him to conduct the Wag-
ner operas without referring to the score It
is favorite occupation with many Boston
women to get spoony over members of the
orchestra, but, unfortunately for the senti-
mental, Nikisch is married
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II told you 3d." is the prevailing comment
now that New York doctor has told John
L. Sullivan that he has too much typhoid
fever in him still to be fit to train for the
prize ring, and that he had better give uu
cigars and go to chopping wood. Confidence
in the slugger doesn't resurrect here to any
noticeable extent
Since President Eliot ran with the firemen
to church blaze in Cambridge he is num-
bered with the Fast Set at Harvard"
The Conservatory of Music which wants
$S00. 0OD from the state is not run for any
enrichment It is perpetual benevo.
lence, founded by private persons and ex-
pending all receipts for the public benefit,
That foolish old saying about a green
Christmas and a fat graveyard doesn't apply
to Boston. The death rate has been remark
ably low this month.
There has been fun in the state house of
late over the summary way in which the
lobbyists were marched off the floor one dav.
and their undisputed presence since The
third house has attained a recognized stand
ing which makes any reform extremely diff
cult, especially as they are such mighty
good fellows you know
The criminal business is prospering from
overproduction. 1t has become necessary to
release $50 prisoners from Deer Island be-
cause there is no room for them
One house in this city reports that it still
sells 500 copies a month of ben Hur.n II Ia
probably the most popular story since
"Uncle Toms Cabin"
CHARLES CALVIN
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II
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1889-08-17
Make No Mistake.

By dispelling the symptoms SO oftel
mistaken for consumption Santa
Able has brought gladness to many a
household BY its prompt use for
breaking up the cold that often de-
yelops into that fatal disease, thoug
ands can be saved from an untimeIy
grave. You make no mistake by
keeping bottle of this pleasant rem
edy in the house. California Cat-R-
Cure is equally effective in eradica-
ting all traces of nasal catarrh. Both
Of these wonderful California RENE
dies are sold and warranted by Behle
& Son, 81 package. 3 for $3.50
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Peace, Blessed Peace.
From the Neiy York SIM.


'They say Blaine will be Secretary, for sure, "
said one of the dozen men who had just got his
mail at the village post Office How does that
strike you. Mr. Watkins?'
Hey, me?' replied the old farmer as he
tucked awaya letter received from his brother
in Illinois. who is Blaine?''
why, James G. Blaine"
''Never heard of him. Good fellow, eh?''
You must have heard Of Alger, who wants to
be postmaster eneral?"
Never did. Live around here anywhere?"
Didn't you ever hear of Windom?n
'Never. You don't mean Winder. who sold
me the wind mill?'
Didn't you ever read of Wanamaker?''
Don't remember"
Nor Judge Devins?"
Don't think | have"
"WeL, you must have heard of HarrsonY'
Elected President wasn't hep
"Of course"
We'll, heard my son Ben say he was, but it
slipped my mind. What about him.
''Nr. Watkins, said the oUher, as he squared
off, do you mean to tell me that you don't
read the papers and don't care what is going
on?"
81 read 'em-a little. 1 Tread advertisements
about pills, powders plasters, and cures for
consumption, but l didn't know as anything
was going on. 'Sposed the country was ali
right and everybody was getting along. What
is it? Somebody's grist mill burn down, or
somebody's horse stole by tramp? If there's
anything exciting I'd like to hear it, and tell
the ole woman
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Two weu-informed Men Meet.
From the Harrisburg Cal


New YORK Feb. ia few days ago hap
pening in the Grand Central station, | saw a
young man leaning against a car brake chat
ting in the most cordial way to brakeman
The employe wore the uniform of servtude, big
smutty gloves were on his hands, his blue coat
was darned that it might last a few weeks
longer and the brass buttons had been polished
almost smooth by constant service. His pay
was $50 a month. The young man who chat d
with him was blackeyed, faint mustachel
chap, with skin bronzed like an Arabs and
teeth that glistened like an opera singers. He
wore brown overcoat, a brown Derby hat
and trousers of lighter color, and his arm
was hooked about gOod-siZed bundle done
up with newspaper He was well
dressed, but well dressed because neatly
but inconspicuously dressed. He wore
no gloves, and there was an ink stain upon the
forefnger Of the right hand. Now the brake
man was Johnny, or Billy, or Tommy somebody,
ana the young man who chatted with him was
George Gould. The brakeman received less in
year than young Gould makes in day. But
so far as appearances went, the two young
men had found a common level, and met on it,
Gould was learning something from a man who
knew more about some details of running rail
roads than he did, and the brakeman was the
better man so far of the two, and Gould let
him know that this superiority was acknowl-
edged. BY and by, when the chat ended Gould
sauntered away. like man who had met an
old friend and the brakeman took up his du
ties like man who had met another on even
terms.
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the Capital.

Gen. Harrison is in Washington and will
soon be the occupant of the white house.
He was heartily cheered all along the route
from Indianapolis t. the national capital
In all parts of the country the people are
doubtless wondering whether or not his
ADMINISTRATION will be successful one. He
has a clean record as a public man and as a
private citizen, and his capacity for public
affairs is admitted to be more than ordi-
nary. When ne enters upon the discharge
of his duties he will find no troublesome
questions, left by his predecessor, to
bother him. he will find the
machinery III every department of
tue government running smoothly. He
viii have no OCCASION TO hunt for scandals
( for there have been none since the demo-
Gratis have been in power. He will discover
| tnat the books balance, and that the cash is
/ all right. Mr.. Cleveland's administrator
/ has heen conducted on business basis, and
! it has been marked by honesty, ability and
economy. Gen. Harrison, therefore, will
find everything in the best possible condi-
| ton. and if his administration is a failure
it will not be because of anything that has
been done, or left undone, by the outgoing
| democrats.
| Gen. Harrison should aim to be President
of the whole country. He should know no
north, no south no east and no west He
should not have policy for any particular
section. If he adopts a southern policy,
for instance, he will place him self at once
in the hands of the extremists of his
party, aid will become a sectional and
partisan President.
He should strive to enforce the civil SER
vice reform law. 1t is said that he will be
| subjected to the greatest pressure from
| spoilsmen that has ever been known. Wash
| ington is already full of office seekers, and
| the number of them is steadily increasing.
| An effort will be made to turn every demo
crat out of office. If it succeeds there will
be an end at once of civil service reform.
| If it is successfully resisted, and the law is
fairly administered for four years more, it
will be so firmly established that it can
never be disturbed.
| The success of Gen. Harrison's admins
| tration will, of course, depend largely upon
his cabinet. There are reasons for thinking
the cabinet has not yet been chosen, and
also that Gen. Harrison will not be able tc
call to his assistance in all cases the men he
would prefer as advisers. The influences
that are being brought to bear for and
| against certain men are so great that it is
thought he will find it impossible to resist
them. But even if he should not be able to
make up his cabinet to suit himself, ht
would still have it in his power to give the
country a good administration. If he il
broad and liberal in his views, and aims t.
do what is right, his good intentions will b,
recognized and the people will supper
| him.