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The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1892-03-11
THE MENDED VASE.

A beautiful. delicate, fragile vase,
The fruit of mold that was quaint and olden;
II flashed with the charm of subtle grace,
And cleaned with light that was rich and
golden.
A laundering hand and careless blow,
And the fragile form is crushed and shat
tered
Its charm and it's graces are lying low,
In q thousand fragments scattered.
And never again while the world shall stand
Can the wrong of that reckless blow be
righted;
Ali! never, not cen by an artists hand,
Can the scattered fragments be united.
Co. paste them into their former shape,
The scars on the surface will still show traces,
And unjoined edges will stand agape
Where once stood countless graces.
And what is my life but crystal vase
That an awkward blow has shattered and
broken?
Its former beauty no touch may retrace,
And its wreck of its richness is only token
The pieces are fitted together again,
But the tone and the color are all unblended;
feel with the pang of nameess pain,
1t is only a vase that is mended.
William Rice Sims in New York World.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1892-03-11
For the Higher Education of women.


The most important of all move
ments for the higher education of
woman has been matured during the
past three years, and recently it took
definite shape by filing a charter of
incorporation authorizing the associa-
ton to carry its purposes into effect.
This association has all the rights of
university, is nonsectarian and non
partisan, and its object is to secure
true university privileges for women
in medicine, law, theology and the
fine arts. The first aim of the soci-
ETY. is to obtain admission for women
to such a university as Yale, Harvard
or Cornell, not SO much on account
of its superior advantages over wom-
ems colleges in instruction as in the
demonstrable apparatus.
Some Of the best universities have
signified their willingness to admit
women if they possessed endow-
ments authorizing them to fit up the
facilities necessary to furnishing
women equal advantages with men.
This association proposes to raise
such fund by establishing fellow
ships and maintaining loan fund
for deserving students.
The association is national, and its
membership represents already TWEEN
ty-one states and includes professors
and graduates of sixteen of the leading
institutions of learning in this coun-
try, two in Europe, and also six cler-
gymen of different denominations
Annual membership fees are SIS, life
membership $1N and patrons who
desire to forward the cause 81, OO0.-
New York Sun.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1892-03-11
Saved Her the Trouble.

Becky is a colored girl, born and
brought up in the extreme south; she
came north only last fall One frosty
morning not long ago she hung some
clothes on the line to dry Later,
when she went to bring them indoors
they were frozen stiff. shirts with
their arms at right angles to the
bodies, other things able to stand
alone. When Becky had set her
basket down on the kitchen floor she
rushed into the parlor where her mis-
tress was and exclaimed in tones of
delight, "Oh, missus, hung de clio es
out dis mornin an de Lo'd's come
down an clean starched dem all while
WASH a-lOolin. New York Times.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1892-03-11
Insects Wings Like Oars.

DR.. Marcy, the eminent French
Psychologist. has been studying the
fight Of insects. His observations
Indicate that the wings of insects in
fight, by meeting obliquely the re-
Bistance of the air in to-and from
movements. act in a very similar
manner to the souls used to propel
boats. New York Journal.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1892-03-11
Ammonia for Burning Gasoline.

A French pharmacist in whose
store occurred a fire from ignition
of gasoline, quickly eXtinquished the
flames by breaking glass carboy of
ammonia in their vicinity. The eff
feet was said to he remarkable, and
affords a good suggestion for action
in similar instances. -Pharmaceu-
tical Era.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1892-03-11

On the eastern shore of Maryland
biliousness is cured by boring three
holes i'll a carefully selected tree and
walking three times around it, say
ing. Go away. bilious Washing
ton Star.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1892-03-11

'red waking, until dragged out, nervous and
miserable is the only way of expressing your feel
ings. You complain than ever Of these feelings
during the spring owing the addition Of spring debi
ty. And yet ton can Be cured by DR.. Greene's Ner
vura- This great remedy assists digestion. regulates
liver and bowels up the stomach and makes the
nerves strong and vigorous Use it this spring for is
the besr Of spring medicines Purely vegetable and
harmless. Druggists S.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1892-03-11
MRS. NJ. WREATH,
7i6 Sierliae ST., PAiladelphia. Pa. "

ss-Dr Greene, the successful specialist, in curing
all forms Of nervous and chronic diseases ,. Temple
Place, Boston, Mass, be consulted free, persona y
or BY letter. Call write him about the case or send
or symptom blank I'll out, and letter fully explain.
ING the disease, giving advice &c, wi be returned
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1892-03-11
Worth Sending For.

A book has bcen published entitled: "How TO Make
Over Old Dresses IL tells Of new and pretty wsvs o.
doing it, and will easily its costs Chapters or
Dyeing Patterns Sleeves, Filtiag, etc Regular pros
% cents but readers Of the OPINION may have Il for
nine two-cent stamps, 4 they send at once TO HOME
BOOK CO, Box s67o u. New York
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1892-03-11

81 suffered most understandable pain in my he'd pain
in my heart with uttering, and weak, nervou. spells
Often with difficulty could sleep rest and at times
was unable to perform my duties took DR.. Greene's
Nervura, and my in,Py0rcmeNf has been 50 rsSia
that now sleep soundy, appetite and strength are
turting. thank God and Dr. Greene's Nervura for
afiording me such relief 1t will always be our
family remedy.
MRS. VI. WREATH,
no Sterliac St. Philadelphia Pa
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1892-03-11

Not one matchmaker in a hundred ian
fit handspring properly, and not one
in fifty knows a correct one when he
sees II.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1892-03-11

Fireproof and timeproot books with
leaves and covers of sheets of asbestus aud
printing in gold and silver letters have
hepn SttggpStpd
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1892-03-11
Bewar. Of Swindlers

We have exposed. curing the last year.
many swindlerS who advertise. under the
name of medicine. vile compounds which
only increase human suffering. To all
who need pure medicine and blood purifi-
er. we can honestly recommend SULPHUR
Bitters.-Editor sun.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1892-03-11
STATE OF VERMONT.
Teachers Examinations.

The Town Superintendent of schools
and Count, Examiner of Teachers have ar
ranged TO hold public examinations of
teachers in Orange county as follows:
ThetfOrd, March 22nd and 23rd
West Fairlee. March oath and 25th.
Chelsea. March 2sth and Goth.
Tunbridge, March Both and 31st
Randolph. April Isl and End
Washington, April 5th and 6th.
Bradford, April 9Th and 9th.
The examinations will begin at o'clock
a. m. each day.
GEO. +. NORRIS,
20-21 County Examiner of Teachers.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1892-03-11
Go West Canadian Is "a Pacific Tourist Excursions

EAVlNG Boston every Wednesday lor Wash
l. ington State, Oregon and all points the Pa
CHIC Coast, and every Friday for 81 Paul Mime
apois, and all points in the Western and North West
ern States.
For pamphlets giving all information, call I'D
dress c. f. MCPHERSON, sIo- Washington Street
Boston. ro-r
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1892-03-11
The Trouble With Women.
Weak Stomach and Weaker Nerves

That fluttering.
, That terrible faint
feeling!
That load at the
stomach
That swelling and
distress after meals!
That describes it
/. weak stomach and weak
nerves. There is often
he ,dache, dull head,
rising OF gas, bilious
ness and constipation.
III n follow shattered
and unstrung nerves,
sleeplrss nights and
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1892-03-11
Pronounced Hopeless, Yet Saved.

From letter written by Mrs. Ada f..
Hurd, of GrOton, ). d., we quote: WAS
taken with bad cold. which settled on my
lungs cough set in and finally terminated
in consumption. -Four doctors gave me up
saying | could live but a short time.
gave myself up To my Saviour, determined
if | could not stay with my friends on earth.
| would meet my absent ones above. Ny
husband was advised 10 get DR.. Kings New
Discovery for consumption. coughs and
colds. gave it trial, took in all, eight
buttles: il has cured me. and thank God
am now we'll and hearty woman Trial
begulOr size SOC. and S1.00.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1892-03-11

1--WE have you on the list" and have
sent letter 60 each of you who are "way
back" some of you almost to Noah S
me We have written you, teased you,
threatened you, all to no avail. We have
come to the conclusion that any one who
WILL NOT PAY his honest bills, or Of
fer any explanation, should be shown up
On March q, 1892 we shall publish a
Black List, the following being sample:
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1892-03-11

'Thet's it. nard You've called tn
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-04-06

Rev. Edward Lane, the home of whose
wife and daughters is Staunton, and who
was himself well.known and grea ly below
ed here, died on Sunday last at the CAM
pinas Mission of the Southern Presbyterian
Church in Brazil, South America. Rev.
Edward Lane was born in Ireland and came
to this country when about ten years DID,
He commenced American life in Georgia,
and when the civil war came on was living
in Savannah. He enlisted and came to
Virginia with his regiment where he served
till the war ended. At the close of the war
he entered Union Theological Seminary at
Hampden Sidney in 1865. He graduated
in 1869, when he went directly to Brazil as
missionary, where he has been ever since,
He founded tie Campinas Mission and
made it one of the most successful of mis-
sions Stanton indicator.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-04-06

1t will be to every lady's interest to call
and look over our stock of black dress goods
the largest and finest to select from. -
Prices will compare with any city
). d. HIRscHMAN & Co.
Our stock of mating, carpets and window
shades has never been so large. Styles more
select and prices never so low.
5. ID. HIRsCHMAN & Co.
Our stock of dress goods is the most COM
plete in town. We invite every lady to call
aud look through and you will find our
prices more reasonable than ever.
S. ID. HIRscHMAs a. Co.
You will be surprised if you look over
our stock of children's clothing. Such
variety of styles we have never shown. As
we manufacture all our own goods. it is to
your interest to call on Us FIRST. We will
save you at least 80 per cent.
:. d. HIRsCHMAN & Co.
Don't forget US on shoes. If you are in
need of pair call and see US.
;. D. HIRsCHMAS & Co.
Don't forget US on hats. If you are in
need of one of the latest shape you can find
ii at our stores.
5. ID. HIRsCHMAE IL Co.
Don't forget to call and see US if you want
any spring neckwear
HIRscHMAN.
Don't forget, when ysu want good fit
ting shirt call and see US.
HIRsCHaAS.
In mems suits we have all the newest
things in the market
HTRsCHMAN.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-04-06

A fascinating paper is that contributed to
the current number Of the Century Magazine by
the fsoils pen Of Mrs Ella BlSsett Washing
ton. The ufs-story and character of the mo-
ther OF Washinyt afford material for an in
terss,iug sketch Beginning with The birth Of
Nary Bali she give, charming account Of
the girlhood Of the RiSs Of Epping Forest -
aud her III ,rried life, and especially Of the
memorable events Of her latsr years and the
tender devotion existing between her and her
son. The story Of her last davs and her fare
we'll interview with George Washington, then
President of the United States. is told with 4
pathos and yividness which make the reader
forget the lapse Of tune. and the occurrences
seem bot things ofyes.erday. The engravings
or residences and other scenes of her life add
20 the value o. the article.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-04-06

The Logan county Banner of week before
last speaks in very emphatic terms a. to the
sentiment OF that great Democratic county
in reference to the election of L. S Senator.
II says:
"There is bat one sentiment with the De-
mocracy of Logan in regard to the successor
of Senator Faulkner, and it is that Senator
Faulkner should succeed himself The po-
sition came to him unsought, and at a time
when there was a serious discOrd in the
ranks of the party He has represented us
ably, zealouSly and faithfully, and is in full
accord with Us on all living issues. The
next legislature is to elect his successor and
while we have no fear of any man who may
be elected a. a delegate from Logan voting
against him; vet we should see to it that
the Senator 10 be elected from this district
is also s. Faulkner man."
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-04-06

G. w. Brown, the optician and jeweler.
can always be found at II w. Washington
St., with a complete line of optical goods.
We have added trial set of lenses by which
we are enabled to fit your eyes while you
wait, properly and comfortably, or no charge.
Souvenir spoons of Charles-Town, with
John Browns scaffold, also the straight
Charles-Town spoon, at Browns, the jew
eler.
Our case of trial lenses is a helper and
saves money for the wearer of spectacles.-
Consult Brown, the optician; he will ex-
plain.
Solid silver and plated ware-suitable
goods for wedding presents, at Browns, the
ieweler.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-04-06
Ne,rsu Notes.

Mrs. Cecilia vnndevanter. OF clarke
county, died last week.
Hon. H Q. Mills took his seat in the I.
:. Senate on Wednesday last
A Grover Cleveland club is to be organ
lied in Martiusburg Saturday. April y
Martinsburg is to have another national
bank, with DR.. J. W. McSherry, president.
Carmen Roderiquez, Mexican woman,
said to be $50 years old, died al Tucson
Arizona, Wednesday night.
Five thousand men are now at work In
West Virginia, on the Ohio extension oil
the Norfolk and Western Railroad.
Ms. Pierce Ashby, of Clarke, county,
died on Monday week of pneumonia, aged
about So years. She leaves husband and
five small children.
A son of ex-senator Henry q Davis has
sailed for Russia on steamer laden with
grain. etc, for the starving Russians. He
goes to assist in the proper distribution OF
the cargo.
Tho new U. 5. cruiser, Raleigh, was
launched at Norfolk on Thursday in full
view OF forty thousand people. 1t is said
10 be the first steel cruiser built at south
ern yard.
DIR. James Eu.wisle, the Oldest druggist
in Alexandria, Humphrey Dsbney, prom
inent citizen of Lvnchburg, and Mrs. Dorah
c. Lamb, wife of Col. VIM. Lamb, of Nor
folk, are dead.
The Rev. &. S Hedges, one of the oldest
ciergvmrn in the south, died Saturday in
New Orleans of old age. He was 81 years
old. He was born in Berkeley county, Va,
and was graduate of the Virginia Theolog
cal Seminary.
John L. Mitchell, of Wisconsin, has been
elected Chairman of the Democratic Con-
gressional Campaign Committee, Lawrence
Gardner, of the District of Columbia, Sec
rotary, and j. L. Norris, of the District OF
Columbia, Treasurer.
In Altoona, Pa, Thursday night Miss
Emma Fox shot and killed herself with
revolver because Miss Birdie Boate, with
whom she had fallen in love. refused to re-
turn her affection. The young ladies are
both of good parentage and we'll TODD.
The King of Dahomy, young man who
was educated in Paris, but who on his re-
turn to his native country relapsed into bar
barism. has attacked the French and de-
stroyed several villages around Porto Novo
His delight is Wholesale murder, and he
sometimes sacrifices 500 human beings at
one grand CUSTOM" as it is called. The
French will blockade his coast
Charles d. Drake, the venerable ex-chief
Justice of the Court of Claims, was found
dead in his bed Friday morning, at his res
idenee in Washington. His death was en-
tirely unexpected Thursday night he at
tended prayer meeting at the Western Pres
by,erian Church and took part as usual
Returning home he spent an hour OF two
with hi, family and retired seemingly in
good health.
A terrific wind and thunder storm passed
over Chicago about six o'clock Friday
ening, killing seven persons, injuring
number of Others and wrecking buildings.
The seven-story brick building at Nos. IA
and l6 Pearce st ON the West Side, was
.truck by the wind and crushed like an
egg shell. The structure was surrounded
by one and two story frame and brick build.
ings used % dwellings, which were also
,,racEad
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-04-06

Mrs. Ella Bassett Washington contributes
an article generously illustrated to the
April Century on "The Mother and Birth
place Of Washington timely theme, be-
cause the women of America are just now
par icularly interested in concentrating
the mother of the first President by restor-
ing her mutilated monument. Mr.. and
Mrs. Pennel, write entertainingly OF The
Feast Of the Marys' in Provence; Mr.. Sted-
man, in his series on poetry, endesvors to
answer the fundamental quest on, What is
Poetry p and Prof Holden of Lick Obser-
vatory has popular paper on The Total
Solar Eclipses of 1882" The number is
handsomely illustrated
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-04-06
shoes! Shoes

Some Of the many bargains at Burns q
Shugert's We have too many odds and
ends in Ladies, Misses and Mems Shoes
We are almost giving them away. Misses
Shoes we sold for 81 25 now 80 cts, $3.50
Shoes now IS cts, $500 Shoes now S1.00 -
Ladies Shoes we sold for $50 now IS cts
50 90 Shoes now 81 90, $3.50 Shoes now 25,
$500 Shoes now 81 80, $500 Shoes now$2.00
Men. Shoes we sold for $3.50 now 81 so,
50 90 Shoes now 3 90, 50 80 Shoes now
50 50 Some of them are of the best makes
We carry. We offer them cheap, as we want
them to 60. BURNS q SHUGERT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-04-06
To Millions of Free Acres eta B. C o.
X, X,

Early in April 100000 acres OF land of
Cheyenne and Arrapahoe reservations in
Indian Territory will be thrown open to
settlers. Those contemplating awaiting
themselves of this opportunity to secure free
homes will find the Baltimore & Ohio Rail-
road the quickes. route from any point in
the East to the Indian Territory. Four trains
daily from New York, Philadelphia, Ches-
ter, Wilmington, Baltimore, Washington,
Cumberland, Wheeling, Pittsburg, and all
Intermediate stations. All persons contem-
plating settling at any point in the West,
however distant, are requested TO write to
Chas. o. Soul, General Passenger Agent,
B. & o. r r, Baltimore, Md for full in
formation as to rates, time of trains, and
sleeping car accommodations from any point
East to any point West.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-04-06

In looking over some old record books in
his office last week County Clerk CartmelI
came across an administrator 5 account filed
in l779, which was headed by the following
item: TO whiskey and sugar at funeral.
sale, &c, $50, u \" This sum, in money
of to-day. would amount to nearly $500
It must have been a very Jolly funeral, or
else sugar must have been rather high in
those days Winchester Ne,es,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-04-06

We doubt if there are very many grown
ups" who can name, without considerable
thought, the twelve "fowers" outlined in
A F. Mitcheps Historical Herbarium" in
the April Wide A,eaks The idea is both a
novel and an entertaining one, and full of
instruction. The same remark will apply
to tie new game, "The Queens Cup of Hot,
Strong Tea" attributed to the same num-
Der by Ella Guernsey.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-04-06

The organization last Friday night OF a
Cleveland and Wilson Club. for the purpose ~
helping 70 nominate and elect 70 the presiden-
cy of the United States Grover Cleveland, as
the great representative Of the cause OF tarlh
reform, was the most unanimous thing that
has occurred among as lately. The idea OF
sacrificing principles 20 eXpediency in the COM
ing campaign--of eyading or straddEng the
great issue for the sake Of success-has no hold
upol the Democrats of Charles-Town. The
dominating thought in the formation Of the
club. ia The name adopted, in the addresses
made and the generous applause which they
received. was that the political battle OF 1897
must be fought on the issue Of tariff reform
and that the candidates chosen must represent
and be thoroughly Unidentified with. that
cause. The organization was accomplished
iudiciouslv and under the most favorable au-
spices. The selection for president Of Mr.. j..
e. Holmes noted for his unfagging ener-
Ky in everything be undertakes aud his ex-
periencc and skill a. a. organizer was assurance
that no political grass would be allowed to
grow between this and November. The club
might have held an all night session without
determining upon better men for the offices OF
vice-president. secretary and treasurer than
Me,srs. Gibson, Barr and POrterheld. The
harmony and enthusiasm that prevailed gave
promise Of hard work for the ticket and a oiS
majority in jefferson in the fall The rousing
speeches of Messrs. B own, cambridge, Gibson
aud VcDouald were rOundly applauded, and
the last named gentlemen touche popular
chord when he urged thar the name OF Grover
Cleveland should be linked with that OF VIM.
l. Wilson in he title ofthe club. The Cornet
Band contributed largely TO the success OF the
meeting by its excellent play ing. and sang 4
lively ori-inal campaign song under the lead
er,hip of Prof Walsh
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-04-06
Mon OF Woman. Ghost or Human.

We cannot say what will cure ghosts. but
many men and many women who look like
ghosts rather than human beings, through
sickness would regain health and happiness,
if they would try the virtue of the world
renowned remedy. DR.. Pierce's Medical
Discovery. Torpid liver, or "biliouSnesS,"
impure blood. skin eruptions, scrofulous
sores and swelings. Consumption (which is
scrnfula of the lungs, all yield to this WON
derfu medicine 1t is both tonic and
.tr'ngth-restoring, and Alternative or blood
cleansing.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-04-06

Mrs. C. X. Smith. wife of white laborer
living on farm near Holly Springs, Miss,
has given birth to six babies, all boys well
developed and weighing in the aggregate IS
pounds. The mother and babies are doing
we'll They have been named Lee, Jackson,
Vanhorn, Grant, Sherman and Buell.. Po-
cahontas has, heretofore, had the credit of
saving the Smith family.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-04-06
One Of our state exchanges states trutl

One of our state exchanges states a truth
In forcible way, as 70 lows:
This paper repeats its proposition that
locality should have nothing to 4 with the
selection OF candidates. as a rule, provided
of course, that they 'hnal reside some
where in their district. States sending per
IONS to the Senate or House of Representa-
tives on account of some artificial arrange
ment about geographical corners, have al
ways been weak, those that send men have
been strong. The Second district of this
State is good illustration of this"