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The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1890-10-31
what IL Popularity Called "Nervs."

Yesterday lady walked into an up
town doctors Office and asked permits
sion to use his telephone. The gentle
manly physician acquiesced with pleas
ure, but was somewhat astonished to
hear his visitor call up another doc
tors Office. She had some difficulty
with the telephone and requested the
doctor to do the talking for her. First
she wanted him to tell his brother
practitioner, DR.. c., that she was
sick and that she would Immediately
be down - see him.
Gree Scott" CALCULATED the latter,
don't send her down here. She has
hung up every doctor in iowa. Tell
her / have an urgent call and won't
be in again today. Send her to Dr.
B."
In terms the most suave the doctor
told his visitor that DR.. G. would
be unable to see her, but that she
might do we'll to see DR.. B..
"But tell him that IL is serious, and
that l must see him." she said.
The doctor made another effort, but
he heard the man at the other end OF
the line hanging up his receiver in a
most desperate fashion. The woman
finally confided to him that she guess
ed she would 60 up street and see an
other DR.. G., who she was sure
would comfort her ills,
The doctor whose Office was thus in
vaded found it necessary to take long
rest to recover from the shock which
he afterwards said was given to him
by witnessing so severe and aggra-
waited a case of nerve" He subse-
quently found that not long before
the same patient had gone into one
DR.. is Office and secured his SER
vices to telephone drug store to see
why the medicine prescribed for her
by DR.. B had not been sent up
Utica Herald.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1890-10-31
Geography Of Africa.

During Mr.. SANKEY'S recently closed
expedition he penetrated to the shores
of Albert Nyanza for the third time.
This visit has enabled him to deter
mine that there is southern Albert
lake, which he has named Lake AL
bert Edward.
At first this water was supposed to
be part of the northern lake, but that
idea had to be given up. The southern
lake is found to be 900 feet higher than
the northern, and is connected with
this by the River Sempliki.
Mr.. Stanley skirted the snowy
mountain range referred to in his
former letters, and finds that it sends
down fifty streams to feed the Semp-
Tiki. These explorations probably es-
tablish the true relations which exist
among the great lakes of Central At
RIGA. They fill up a large blank on
our maps, and 60 far toward complet-
ing the physical geography of the con.
tinent. Youths Companion.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1890-10-31
An Elephants Revenge,

While driving the herd of elephants
belonging to the Forepaugh show to
the station in New Brunswick, N. j.,
John Murphy, of this city, an ele-
plant keeper, was trampled upon by
one of the beasts and sustained brok-
en- ankle and three broken ribs. In
the afternoon Mr.. Murphy had occa-
sion to prod one of the elephants sew
eral times quite severely in getting it
into the ring, and the brute remem-
bered him and was revenged. Mr..
Murphy was riding by its side on
horseback, when suddenly the ele-
plant pulled him off the saddle with
its trunk, threw him on the ground
and attempted to stamp upon him.
Other showmen heard Murphy's cries
and came to his rescue.-Philadelphia
Record
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1890-10-31
Ouinine Fiends,

A st. Louis druggist in The Globe
Democrat says the papers are constant
ly denouncing the cocaine, morphine
and similar habits. but it is seldom any
one comes forward with word of
warning to the victims of the quinine
habit. OF late years this has become
alarlningly common among society
ladies, especially young ones. Small
pills, about two grain strength. are
usually called for.
At first they are taken as preventives
or curatives but in hundreds of cases
they are swallowed just like any
noxious drug, simply as pick-me-ups.
The effect is slower than arsenic or
morphine, but it is as deadly. Once
get the system loaded with quinine
and life becomes burden. 1t ceases
to act as malaria killer, and renders
the victim liable to take deadly chill
from exposure which would scarcely
make an ordinary individuals tooth
ache
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1890-10-31
A Chinaman on q Bicycle.

A Chinaman on a bicycle created q
great deal of amusement in Fort
Wayne, Ind. The antics of the Mon
golian we're ludicrous in the extreme.
A large crowd quickly gathered and
cheered the Celestial. who made frantic
efforts to keep his seat on the bike.
The name of the China1nan is James
Layon. He is a well to do, thrifty
laundry keeper, and has shown his ap-
probation of American customs lately
by inserting advertisements in the
daily papers to boom his laundry es-
tablishment. He has also espoused
Christianity, and has been urged BY
his Christian associates to burn biz
ships behind him by cutting of hh
queue. It is believed that James is the
first Chinaman who ever rode bicy-
Gle. indianapolis Journal.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1890-10-31
British Navy Favoritism.

The London Truth vigorously de.
nounces favoritism in the British
navy. 1t remarks: 'The manner in
which officers who have served on
beard the royal yachts are favored by
the admiralty is perfectly monstrous.
Capt. Hedworth Lambton, who has
just completed his time as commander
of the Osborne, jumps over the heads
of dozens of high deserving senior
officers, he being one Of the youngest
post captains in the service and quite
at the bottom of the list, in order to
take command of the Warspite. the
new flagship on the Pacific station. It
is less than twenty years since Capt
Lambton entered the service as nav
al cadet, and he is certainly very
fortunate young officer; but such gross
iobbery is most disgraceful to the adj
miraltv"
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1890-10-31

It is common thing for engineers
to use kerosene to remove the scales
which form on the inside of boilers
The oil is poured into an empty boiler,
and then the water is turned on. The
oil, floating on the water, comes in
contact with the scales before the
water Goes. The use of kerosene for
this purpose in one of Milwaukee's
slaughtering houses where the steam
is used in cooking ham, beef and
sausage produced unexpected results.
The kerosene mingled with the steam,
and the cooked meats smelled as
though they had been dipped into a
petroleum we'll. 1t was some time be-
fore the cause of the seeming phenome-
non was discovered.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1890-10-31
PLAYING "TRIP" IN THE cA1sklLLa
Actor Jefferson Tells Of Delighted Audi
ence That Saw Him Play.

Actor Jefferson Tells Of Delighted Audi
ence That Saw Him Play.
There is In the village OF Catskill =
Rip Van Wrinkle club. This society
did me the honor to invite me to act
the character In their town. ! 90
cepted, and when arrived was met by
the worthy president and other men,
bers of the club, among whom was
young Nicholas Vedder, who claimed
to be lineal descendant OF the origi-
nal "Old Nick" Einulating the spirit
OF evolution the citizens had turned
the skating rink into theatre and
very respectable looking establishment
it made. though in its transition state
the marks of rollers did "cling to It
still"
was taking a cup of tea at the t.
BILE in the hotel when I was attracted
to the colored waiter, who was giving
II graphic and detailed account Of this
legend of the Catskill mountains to ono
of the boarders who sat nearly opposite
to me.
Yes. sah." he continued, rip went
up into de mountains, Sep' for twenty
years. and when he come back hyar in
dis berry town his own folks didn't
know him."
Why" said his listener, you don't
believe the story's trueT
"Trues Oh course it is. Why"
pointing at me, ''dat's de man."
The town was filed with farmers
and their wives who had come from far
and near to see the opening of the new
theatre, and also, l think I may say, to
see for the first time the story which
Washington Irving had laid almost at
their very doors.
As drove to the theatre the rain
came down in torrents, the thunder
rolled and the lightning played around
the peaks of the distant mountains, I'M
der the very shadow of which l was to
act the play. 1t gave me very strange
sensation. When got to the theatre I
could scarcely get in, the crowd was SO
great about the door-countrymen try
ing to get into the ticket office instead
of the proper entrance, and anxious
and incredulous old ladies endeavoring
to squeeze past the doorkeeper, but re-
fusing to give up their tickets. The
rush over, the play began.
The audience was intent on the scene
in progress, and seemed anxious not to
lose word. During the scene in the
last act, where Rip inquiries of the inn
keeper SIS this the village of Failing
Water" I altered the text and subst.
tuted the correct name, ''Is this the
village of Catskillq" The crowded house
almost held its breath. The name of
the village seemed to bring the scene
home to every man, woman and child
that was looking at it. From this time
on the interest was at it's full tension.
Surely had never seen an audience 80
struck with the play before.
There was reception held at the
club after the play, and the worthy
president in introducing me to the COM
pany was so nervous that he announced
Inc as ''Mr. Washington Irving."-
Joseph jefferson in Century.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1890-10-31

At New Bedford, Mass, Sunday, q
lad named Weaver, while swinging
on two telegraph wires which hung
low, was seen to drop to the ground.
When picked up he was unconscious.
A physician was called and said the
boy was suffering from an electric
shock, but that he would probably
come around all right. It is supposed
an electric light wire became crossed
with the telegraph wires.-Philadel-
phia Ledger.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1890-10-31

The foot should be kept warm and
comfortable in all cases is the
first requisite. Stockings which do not
meet this demand are to be discarded,
and those selected which have the
proper qualities. If worsted or q
wooden stocking is more comfortable
and satisfactory let it be worn; but to
many people firm, well made cotton
article is by far the most satisfactory.
This is especially the case with people
employed indoors, whose feet would DO
very uncomfortable il clad in wool.
Good Housekeeping.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1890-10-31
steamer Signals.

When two steamers are approaching Zach
other one of them whistles once, which means
that she wants to 60 to the right. Two whis-
ties denote that she wants to pass on the left
If one boat desires to cross the bow of an
other, she blows one whistle, and if the other
desires the same privilege she answers with
two whistles When a steamer is in trouble
of any kind and another is coming toward
her, the first one blows five or six timss,
which means II am disabled; pass me On
either side"
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1890-10-31

In using rough leather to touch
up too highly polished surfaces it is
frequently observed to scratch the
work. This is caused by particles Of
dust, and even hard rouge, that are
left in the leather; and if removed by
a clean brush containing rouge it will
give the brightest and best finish
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1890-10-31

Some missionaries in Africa are
greatly troubled by the fact that the
natives are not at al eager to adopt
the dress of the white men. Not even
the converts are willing to wear tho
smount Of clothing which, according
10 missionary ideas, i essential to 70.
peotability.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1890-10-31

There are five vacancies in the medi-
cal corps of the navy, the smallest num-
Der in years. There have been no re-
tirements or deaths recently, and tho
corps Is destined to soon have its full
complement of officers, Of which the
service has stood greatly In need.
Sharp County record., 1890-11-20

Chamberlain's Pain Balm, a general
family liniment and especially valuable
for rheumatism. Price 81 per bottle. For
sale by Williams, Price 4 Co.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, famous
for its cures Of severe colds, and as pre-
ventative for Group SO cen.s bottle
at Williams, Price & Co.'S.
For lame back, n pain in the side
or chest or for tooth-aohe or cara che
prompt relief may be had by using
Chamberlain's Pain Balm. 1t is rela.
BILE Sold by Williams, Price & 20.
st. Patrck's Pills for disorder of the
liver and bowels. A vigorous but gentle
phusic that cleans and renoyatcs the
whole system, Price 25 cents per box a,
williams, Price 4 Cos.
Chamberain's Cole, Cholera and
Diarrhea Remedy, is the most rella.
Bile known medicine for bowel com.
plants. 1t is especially priced by
persons subject to colo. 1t has
cured many cases of chronic diar,
rhea, Price 25 and so cents pen
bottle at Williams, Price & Co.
Sharp County record., 1890-11-20
SCHOOL,!

The Eighth Annual Session OF the
Evening Shade High School will open
Sept, Sth, 1890, and close June 10Th, 1891
A thorough course of study has been
adopted which embraces the Normal
Course Of the State University. and de
signed especially for those who may de-.
sire to teach in the public schools Of the
state. This course includes all the
branches required for state license by
our school laws, and is practical and
well graded,
Persons who expect to become teachers
or desire to take full collegiate course
will find this course Of great benefit tc
them as to time, money and proficiency
system is as essential and valuable in the
school as on the farm or in the business
house.
A certificate Of prof ,iency will be
awarded to those who successfully com.
plete this course.
Special attention, by competent assist.
slstants, will be given to the Primary
Department. thoroughuess and prac,abii,
'ty being the chef object in view.
Board and tuition reasonable.
I, |, HERRN, princ,pal.
Sharp County record., 1890-11-20

"Hellol Tom. Glad to sec you, old fellowi
It's almost ten years since we were married. Sit
down: let's have an experience meeting. Hows
tho wife!"
"Ohl she's $3.50, same rs nsual, always want
Ing something | can't afford"
sWell, we all want something more than we've
got. Don't you 2"
"Yes but guess want will be my MASTER
started to keep down expenses: and now Lii says
I'm mean and she's tired OF saving and never
having anything to show for it. ] saw your wife
down street, and she looked as happy as aqueen!"
~ think she is ; and we arc economical, too,-
have to be. My wife can make little go further
than anyone ever knew, yet she's always sur.
prisng me with some dainty ContrivanCe that
adds to the comfort and beauty Of our little home
and she's always merry az lark When | ask
how she manages it, size always laughs and says!
'Oh ! that's my secret!' But think I've dis
covered her secret' When We married, we both
knew we should have TO ee very careful, but she
made one condition: she would have her Magazine.
And she was right wouldn't do without it my
sef for double the subscription price. We read
ittogether, from the tille-page to the last word
the stories keep our hearts young; the synopsis
OF important events and scientific matters keeps
me posted so that can talk understandingly OF
what is going on my wife is always trying some
new idea from the household department; she
makes all her dresses and those for the children,
Magazine and we saved Joe when he was so sick
with the Group, by doing just as directed in the
6anitaran Department But can't tell you half"
what wonderful Magazine is 1t ?"
"Demorest's Family Magazine, and"
"What Why that's what Lii wanted so bad,
and ] told her It was on extravaganza"
"WeI my friend, that's where You made
grand mistake, and one you'd better rectify as
soon as you can, I'll take your sub right here,
on my wife's account: she's bound TO have china
tea.set In time for our tin wedding next month.
My gold watch was the premium got for getting
up club. Here's copy, with tho new Premium
List for clubs, the biggest thing ont! fyou don't
see In i what you want, you've only to write to
the publisher and tell him what you want, whether
1t tack hammer or new carriage and he will
make specia. terms for you, either for club or for
part cash. Better subscribe right off and surprise
Mrs Tom. Only $500 yeNr-wil save fifty times
that In six months Or send 10 cents direct to tho
publisher, W. Jennings Demorcst. 10 East 14th
Street New York fora specimen copy containing
the Premium List"
Sharp County record., 1890-11-20

-Messrs. Barker & Line are de-
livcring nursery stock here this
week, Call and get your trees.
Williams and daughter,
Miss Juna, were up from BateSville
on visit last week.
Judge Josh Wann left for Scott
township this morning on a visit to
relatives and friends.
John McCaleb has Jersey heif-
er that yields all the milk and
butter that his family can consume.
This is another argument against
scrub stock.
From newspaper extract shown
us by one of his numerous friends
here, we are pleased TO learn that
Prof. Geo n. Guthrie, formerly
president of Evening Shade College
and a resident of the town, was re.
Gently elected Grand Master of the
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
for the state of Tennessee. As the
Professor received the degrees both
as Odd Fellow and Mason in the
Evening Shade lodges, 1t is but mats
ural for the RECORD to refer with
modest pride to his proficiency and
promotion, as he is also a Distinguish
ed Mason, besides being the mayor
of the city of Gallitin, which has
been his home since childhood.
Sharp County record., 1890-11-20
We publish elsewhere to>da-,

We publish elsewhere to>dad 4
interview between a reporter o.
Ft. Smith Times and Hon. w
Flshback in which that genti.e
declares his candidacy for |
Senator TO succeed Senator j.
Beng the ablest fnancier ins
state, and one of the best postecle
in the South on all leading and :
cate questions, a life>long dem c
and always in the harness, wheiF
the citizen of Arkansas who ",
not be proud to see Mr.. Fishbac
the Senate? If Mr. Jones has
well IN the Senate for ten years,
no reason that this grand states
of Sebatian county could not
even better. While the Rec
hoped to see him installed as
next governor, now that he has
nounced for the Senate, let the C
ing legislature place him where
superior knowledge and ability
do Arkansas the most good.
Sharp County record., 1890-11-20
GRANGE GRIST.

Now is the time to begin reading
as the nights are growing long. Sub.
scribe for the RECORD and keep
posted in regard to local affairs.
A man has no moral right to raise
a family of children in tins enlight>
ened age without providing good
reading matter for them.
Miss Leona Erwin has, we under.
stand, been employed to teach the
school AT Cathey Town this winter.
Rev, j. Shook and Rev. Mr.. Max.
field an evangelist OF Missouri have
been conducting protracted meet
ing at Bold Springs church, A deep
interest was manifested.
We shook hands not long since
with Prof, A. b, Brewster who is
teaching the Intermediate Depart.
ment in the Evening Shade public
school,
Cotton seems to be on the decline
IN price. This is unfortunate for
the people are already beginning to
reap the fruits Of the Mckinley bill,
and they need all the money they
can get,
Sharp County record., 1890-11-20
Twice Week for n Dollar a Year.

The Weekly Republic of St.
Louis will 60 to its subscribers twice
a week during November and De.
cember, one sheet of SIX pages beng
mailed every Tuesday and another
every Friday. This will give the
readers the news from one to five
days earlier than heretofore, and
part of it ahead Of any weekly pa,
per- no matter where printed OF
what day issued. The price will be
unchanged, One Dollar Year, with
the usual commission to agents, Ad.
dress all orders, The REpUoLIo,
st. Louis, Mo
Sharp County record., 1890-11-20

Miss Nellie Branham, the celebra,
ted dwarf of Paris, Mo, is to we'd
one of the society young men of
that place in the near future. she
is 23 years of age and is % inches
high, having faultless form and
winning ways. Her intended hus>
band within the past few days be
come of age and declares he will dis.
regard the protests of his family and
marry his love. lie is unusually tall,
and as the couple walk along the
street together the lady holds to the
tip end Of her beaux' coat tail, pro.
vided it is long one and she can
reach it, The prospective bride has
a sister lS years of age who is exact
ly her height, being just 90 inches
high.-Ex.
Sharp County record., 1890-11-20
ID ED.

In Evening Shade on Monday,
Nov, II, 1890, Mrs. Leah Scarett,
wife of VIM B, Scarlctt; aged SO
years,
The remains were Inferred at She
village cemetery where n concoursc
of friends and acqualntances Assem-,
bled to pay tho last tribute to the
departed, A short but impressive
service was conducted by Prof, p,
II, Wilkerson ut the grave, We
join tho community In sympathy for
tho bcreayed husband,
Sharp County record., 1890-11-20
III, |, Our SsH,Is!E9'I,

1t is with pleasure that we ans
nounce to our many patrons that we
have made arrangements with that
wide.awake, illustrated farm maya
zine. the American Farmer p"b
lished at Fort Wayne, Ind, and reau
by nearly 100000 farmers, by whIch
that great publication will be mailed
direct, FREE, to any OF our sub
scribers who will come IN and pay up
all arrearages on subscription and one
year in advance. This is a grand
opportunity to obtain a tirSt>claSS
farm Journal free. The American
Farmer is a large l6 page journal, OF
national circulation, which ranks
among the leading agricultural pa
pcrs. 1t treats the question of econ
omy in agriculture and the rights
and privileges of that vast body Of
clt;zens-American Farmers-whose
purpose is the elevating and enno-
bling of Agriculture through the
higher and broader education of men
and women engaged in its pursuits.
The regular subscription price of the
American Farmer is $l00 per year,
IT COSTS YOU NOTHING,
From any one number ideas can
he obtained that will be worth thrice
the subscription price to you or
members of your household, YET
YOU GET IT FREE. Call and see sam.
pie copy.
Sharp County record., 1890-11-20
X. & l.. Of III.

The Grand Lodge Knights and
Ladies OF Honor receetly instituted
at Little Rock elected the following
officers:
Grand P. Protector, I. A. Israel.
Grand Protector, w. s. McCulloch
Grand V. P. Mrs. Jennie Rollway,
Grand Secretary, J. G. Holland.
Grand Treasurcr,J. Kellogg.
Grand Guide, J. w. Case.
Grand Guardian, j. S. Wilkerson.
Grand Sentinel, r. w. Hall,
Sharp County record., 1890-11-20
THE FIRST STEP.

Perhaps you are run down, can't eat,
cont sleep, can't think, can't do anything
to your satisfaction, and YOU wonder
what ails YOU, You should heed tho
warning. You mo taking tho frat stcp
toward nervous prostration, You need a
nerve tonic and in Electric Bittcrs YOU
will lind the exact remedy for restoring
ySur nervous eystem to its normal healthy
condition, Surprising results follow the
uso OF this great nerve tonic and altera.
tive Your appetite returns, your diges.
tion is restored, and the liver and kidney.
resume healthy action. Try a bottle.
Price 800 At ] h Mctcalps drug store,
Sharp County record., 1890-11-20
NOTICE OF PUBLIC QUARTERLY
EXAMINATION

Notice is hereby gwen that there
Will be public examination of
teachers at Evening Shade, Ark, on
Saturday, the 80 day of Nov, 1890,
at 10 o'clock a. m, to ascertain the
professional qualifications of all per
sons desiring to teach in the public
schools of Sharp county, Ark. All
teachers and directors are invited to
be present, Directors will notify
the teachers Of their respective dis
trcts,
HENRY G. PORTER, Co. Ex.
Sharp County, Ark.