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The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1892-06-03

There will be an administrators sale
of personal property at the residence
of the late George w. Welten, at Brad
ford Centre, Friday, June 10th, at one
o'clock p. m.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1892-06-03

Mr.. Gray the chief engineer in the
construction of the water works has
been here this week. He brought with
him detailed plans for the reservoir
upon which work will be commenced
at once. The reservoir will hold L..
O09, 200 gallons and will be structure
worthy of Mr.. Gray's reputation.
The assistant engineer, Mr.. Mckenzie,
will have charge of its construction.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1892-06-03

The Vermont Breeders Association
hold their eighth annual summer ex-
hibition at Rutland, and offers $4,000.
in stakes and premiums. Entries to
stakes close June 10th with f. II. Far
rington, Secy., Brandon Send to him
for entry blanks and circulars.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1892-06-03

Mr.. William Eastman, so long known
in this section as master bricklayer
and mason, died at his home in Brad
ford village Tuesday evening at ten
O'Clock of "a complication of difficulties.
He was Il years old Oct 4th. last, and
has lived in Bradford over fifty wears.
We will give a full obituary notice
next week. The funeral is to be at the
house at o'clock this afternoon.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1892-06-03

Charles ii. Robinson wishes to re-
turn his most sincere thanks to those
who so generously contributed towards
purchasing the team, that he can use
for his comfort and support.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1892-06-03

Several little showers and the warm
weather of the present week has done
much for vegetation and we never saw
the valley looking lovelier at this time
in the year.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1892-06-03

Miss Charlotte 1. Nelson is very i'll
at the residence of her father, VIM. S.
Nelson in this village, and her many
friends are very anxious about her
condition. Her uncle, DIR. Nelson of
Laconia was in consultation with DIR.
Jones, yesterday, and gives a little en-
couragement regarding the outcome.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1892-06-03

A village meeting is called for next
Tuesday for the purpose of arranging
water rates, and instructing the trustees
in regard to selling the new issue of
bonds.
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Special Announcements.

aS- Obituary notices and Resolutions cents line
'eadng notices under Special Announcement 10 cents
inc, each insertion, among locals 20 cts Gard Of
Thanks SO cents.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1892-06-03

Herbert B. Hanson came home from
Montpelier seminary to attend the
June drill of the Bradford Guards on
Wednesday and the anniversary exer
cises of the Epworth League on
Wednesday evening. He returned
Thursday morning.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1892-06-03

The original Tally-Ho Comedians,
an excellent. company, are booked for
Village Hall, June DIST.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1892-06-03

DIR. c. b. Wilson's family started
for Baldwinsville, Mass, on Monday
where the doctor has located to prac-
tice his profession. The people o.
Baldwlnsville are to be congratulated
upon having both an able physician
and excellent citizen locate with them
Both his patients and friends in Brad
ford will miss him very much,
and feel sure success awaits him in his
new field,
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1892-06-03

Miss Susie l. Doty's friends will be
interested to learn that she is rapidly
improving in health and strength at
Hammond, Wis.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1892-06-03

All purely business notices pubhed In reading COL
INNS and all advertisements OF churches Sabbath school,
airs. excursions, &c. where money expected to be
sazed-will be charged at regular rates Editorial
Offices Of such affairs Will be published free.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1892-06-03

Mrs. G. A. Leavitt of Worcester,
Mass, is visiting friends and relatives
in Bradford for a few days. fs-
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1892-06-03

Several of our citizens will take in
the Apollo Minstrel show at Woods
vile, Tonight.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1892-06-03

For the benefit of those expecting to
attend the graduating exercises at
Newbury Seminary this evening, will
say there will be no public exercises ON
account. of the death of Mr.. Rogers.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1892-06-03

The Ladies' Society and sewing cir
Gle will meet with Mrs. Olive A. Bald
win, Wednesday, June Sth, at 9 O'Clock
p. IN. Supper as usual.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1892-06-03

DR., Gates, of Providence, was the
guest of DR.. Jones a few days last
week.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1892-06-03

Mrs. Anna Ordway of Haverhill,
Mass, is the guest of Mrs. l. A. Mer-
rill, this week.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1892-06-03

Washburn Relief Corps will hold its
meetings in the evening at Z 80 until
further notice.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1892-06-03

DR.. Fred T. Kidder of Woodstock
was in town for a few hours last Fri
day.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1892-06-03

Miss Addie Merrill of Haverhill,
Mass, is visiting friends in Bradford.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1892-06-03

Fay S.Sargent of Nashua, made a
flying visit to town last Friday.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1892-06-03

Wednesday the thermometer regis
tered "a in the shade.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1892-06-03

Tonsilitis is prevailing to some ex-
tent in this vicinity.
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- Bradford Village and Town -

Mrs. Buckley is gaining quite rap
idlv.
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Next Sunday morning the Congre-
gationalists will unite with the Metho-
dists in the latter's church, the occa-
sion being the baccalaureate sermon to
the graduating class by Rev. Mr..
Tucker.
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II. B. Quimby of Boston accompa.
MED his mother, Mrs. Charles Quimby
to this place last Friday, where she
will remain during the summer with
her daughter, Mrs. DIR. Jones.
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MONTPELIER and Wells River Railroad.

Leave Montpelier, 9.1s a. m. no, 40 p. m.
Leave Wells River, $50, a. m. 3.45 p. m.
w. A. STowELL, Supt. F. w. MORSE, G. P. A.
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Boston & Maine R. R. PaSSuEpSic DlY.

Winter Arrangement Oct, 4, 1891
Trains leave Bradt6rd
SOUTH BOUND. H
For Concord, Manchester, Nashua, Lowell
and Boston, I.4o a m, 1929 a. M, I.4o p. m
For Bellows Falls, Brattleboro, Greenfield,
Northampton, Springfield Hartford, New Haven
New York, I4o, 1929 a. M, I.4o p. m
For North Thetford, Norwich, White River
Junction 4o, 10 20 a. m 40, 1872 p. m.
For Way Stations to White River Junction
1929 a. m $40, 7.32 P. m
NORTH BOUND.
For Wells River, McIndoes, Barnet, st.
Johnsbury, Lyndonvle, Barton, Newport, $780,
o.I3 a. M, $40, 6.38 p. m.
For Way Stations to Newport, or3 a. M
$40 p m. a#
For Montreal, 1850 a. m.
For Quebec, $50 a. M, 6.38 p. m,
J. w. SANBoRN, d. FLANDERS
Acting Gen'l Manager. Genl Pass. Agent
D. W. SANBoRN, Gen'l Supt.
H E. FOLSOM Div. Supt,
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Coughing Leads TO Consumption.
Kemp's Balsan will stop the cough at once
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-04-03
Next Tuesday Eight Of Them
Will Start on a Long
Tramp.
In the Panorama Building
They Will Show Their
Best PAGES.
All Of Them Are Well Known
Founders OF the Sawdust
Track,
And Some Of Them Have Rec
ords Better Than M any
Strong Men.

Next Tuesday at noon DR.. S. S. Kill
vington will give the word and the sew
enty -two-hour gO-as-you-please race for
ladies will begin at the rejuvenated
panorama building in Minneapolis.
For the past two weeks III. o. Mes
sier, himself we'll known pedestrian
and man who has managed many long
distance races, has been busy putting
the building into shape for this event.
The panorama building is the best
building in the city for race like this.
1t is centrally located. and is so con-
structed that view of the W hole track
can be had from any point inside the
walls. The interior arrange ments are
much superior to those of any building
in the city where similar race has
been brought off. One does not have to
stand upall the time. Comfortable seats
have been arranged in anphitheater
FORM so that the spectators can sit down
all the time and enjoy the race. The
arrangements are as good as can be
made.
The race will last six days, and the
contestants will be on the track twelve
hours every day. They will appear on
the track at noon and will remain on
until midnight. Making the racing hours
twelve hours each day insures the
presence on the track OF all the entries
all the time. The entries number eight
and every one Of them has made good
records on the saw-dust. None of them
is local" who has never been in a
race, but all are women with national
reputatiOnS as pedestrians.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-04-03

walked two blocks, closed inland, grab
bling the victim from behind, slashed
his throat and then started away Mas
terson quickly jumped on the scene,
and, knocking the fellow down, secured
him. The drunken man was William
Miller.
Thus was "Jack the Slasher' caught
and nicely, TOO, and he acknowledged
to Inspector ByrneS he had committed
the two murders and the other assaults.
He was identified as Henry q. Dowd,
and came from very good family. He
was undoubtedly insane, for he said he
had mania to kill drunken Dutchmen
who bore resemblance to man who
had once insulted his mother. He is
now IN an asylum.
sJack the Ink Throyyer.''
In this man most peculiar form of
insanity was discovered. His presence
was first made known to the police last
summer, when numerous complain is
we're made at the Nineteenth precinct
station by women whose dresses were
spotted with ink. When the story was
published many other complaints were
received, and it was found that in all
eases the dresses ruined were eXcep-
tionally new and pretty. None of the
the person who threw the ink from the
back of the skirt, and consequently not
discovered until the dress was removed.
1t was clearly a case OF "mor6id i'm
pulse.
For three months the mysterious man
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-04-03

marked that if Jack, the Ripper" ever
did any work in New York he would
have him in less than forty-elght hours,
made good his words. He flooded the
district with scores of his best men and
any number of suspects were caught in
the drag net. Out of these man known
as ''Frenchy," upon whom blood stains
were found, was chosen as the murderer.
At the trial, which was one of the most
interesting murder trials ever held in
this city. "Frenchy," through an in
terpreter, said his name was Ameer
Ben Ali and that he came from the
tribe of Ben ASha, inhabting a
valley near AIgiers. He claimed never
to have seen the woman he was charged
with killing and protested his innocence
loudly. The evidence against him was
circumstantial, but so cleverly was it
woven that 1T shattered the defense.
The strongest testimony was that of
DR.. Formal, the expert, who made an
examination of the blood and dirt taken
from under the Arabian's finger nails
and who said the corpuscles were SIM
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or sounds of a struggle had reached
them. The mutilation of this body was
frlghtful. The head was nearly sew
cred from the spinal column, the skirts
were torn away and the abdomen ripped
opened by slashes so deep that the
bowels protuded. The cuts were such
as could only have been made by
strong and experienced man armed
with keen.knife.
Before a week had elapsed, and while
the police were busy looking for clues,
"Jack the Ripper" succeeded in scor-
ing another success. The woman who
fell under his stroke was Annie Chap
man, the former wife of wealthy vet
Urinary surgeon in Windsor. She had
been divorced, had fallen to the lowest
grade and was without a .perma-
nent home Sometimes she slept IN
a tenement at 80 HanDury street.
and it was at the foot of the steps lead
ing into this house that she was diScov-
cred at 5 O'Clock in the morning by John
Davis, one of the tenants. He had been
about the building for over an hour, yet
had heard no other sounds than those of
footsteps echoing through the lower
hall, which was not at all uncommon.
The cutting in this case was SO horrible
that the physician who made the ex-
animation asked to 10 excused from re-
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liar to those in the blood taken from the
body of the murdered woman. The
jury returned verdict of murder in the
second degree, and the man is now
serving a life sentence at Sing Sing.
AS far as Ben ALPS guilt was con-
cerned this verdict was practically an
acouittal for him, and to this day the
general opinion is that the murderer of
Shakespeare" is still at large. The
argument advanced. and it is certainly
a strong one, is that ii Ben Ali COM
mitted the deed, which was most
brutal one. he should certainly have
paid the full penalty of the crime with
his life.
ssJack the SIaslher.''
The next jack of Importance was a
man whose tendencies for Sashing were
as fendish as those of the Ripper"
but in this case only drunken men were
attacked and their Threats cut by sin
gle heavy stroke of Keen razor.
The attention of the police was first
attracted to the operations of Jack the
Slasher" on Dec. 90 1891. Shortly after
midnight Oh that date man staggered
into the Elizabeth street station, bleed
ing profusely from cash in his throat
that extended from ear to ear. He said
he was James Heflin, a cook, and that
he had been drinking most of the night
Only few minutes previous man had
approached him from behind and cut
him. He turned, but saw nothing more
than figure Skulking away in the dark
ness.
Louis Larsen. Swedish, sailor was
the next victim. He was also drunk,
and had his throat cut about 3 a. m. on
Jan. s. He could give no description Of
his asSailant. but said he had been at
tackled from behind.
About 2 o'clock on the morning of
Jan. s John Clark, seventeen-yearO old
boy, who had left his home in Eliza
beth, n. j., to come to this city on
drunk, staggered into the Oak street
station almost dead from the effects of
gaping wound in his throat. tie got
good look at his assailant, however, and
was positive he could identify him.
The next man who fell under the
slasher's knife was George Williams, of
Brooklyn, who was attacked in Oliver
street. near Catherine street ferry. He
was too drunk to give description of
the man who committed the deed.
On the morning of the 18th. only four
days later, the police were set on their
mettle by finding the body of John Car
son, with his throat cut from ear to ear,
in front of a stable at 81 ChryStle street.
The wound had been inflicted in exactly
the same manner as the others.
Scores OF policemen in citizens clothes
patrolled the district nightly. Among
them was William Masterson, OF the
Oak street station. About 2 O'clock on
the morning of Jan. II he noticed sus-
picious character in Roosevelt street
and followed him at distance. The
man soon began dogglng the footsteps
of drunken man, and when they had
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lating ii in detail to the ccroner's jury.
Mrs. Burrige. shopkeeper in Black
friars row, died in fit W,ie reading an
account of the horror in the newspapers.
Inc victim was cut deliberately and
skillfully, as surgeon would operate
Oh a body-and cut while alive.
The fifth murder was committed on
Sunday, Sept. %. Early on that morn
ing the body of an unknown woman was
found near NewcastlelponTyne. The
mutilation and all the circumstances
were similar to the previous crimes.
Two at a Time.
The body of the sixth unfortunate
was still warm when it was discovered
at O'Clock on the morning of Sept. 80.
The scene of the crime was in Berner
street, and Jack" had evidently been
frightened off, for only her throat was
cut. The physicians said, however,
that the wound was made in exactly the
same manner as the others. Men were
found who had passed the spot few
minutes before the body was found,
but they all swore they had heard or
seen nothing unusual. The woman
was Elizabeth STRIDE, a notorious White
chapel character known as Happy Tip
Ann"
On the same morning. forty-fve min
uteS later. while the police were carry
ing off this body. the seventh murder
was committed within ten minutes
walk Of the spot in Mitre square. A
policeman named Watkins found the
body, which was afterwards identified
as Catherine EddOws. while it was still
warm. The woman was horribly carved,
and could not have been dead more
than few minutes. For over an hour
the officer had not been out of hearing,
vet had heard no unusual sounds. and
Waterman, in front of whose house the
deed was done, said he had been sitting
for two hours near the window reading,
but had not at any time been disturbed
by the slightest sound in the street.
On Oct. 2 the body of the eighth vic
tim was found in an open vault where
the Grand opera house was building,
within stones throw of the Grand and
the MetrOpOle hotels and in sight of the
Scotland Yard headquarters. The legs
and arms were separated. the throat cut
and the abdomen crSScroSSed with sharp
cuts. The body was in an advanced
stage Of decomposition and was never
identified.
Jack" probably spent more time on
the ninth victim than on any of the
OIIcIS. one was MARY Jane Lawrence,
and on Nov. was found in her room
mutilated beyond recognition. The
slashlng in this case was so brutal that
even the physicians were sckened at
the sight. The throat was cut from ear
to ear, the arms and legs severed neatly.
the breasts cut off and laid on the table
and the heart and liver removed as if by
Il surgeon. The abdomen was lacerated
beyond description.
His Only Failure.
The next attempt was made on Nov.
81, and was the only one in which The
Ripper" failed to accomplish his fend-
ish purpose. The woman IN question
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Play House Paragraphs.

Manager Lift has openly guaranteed that
the Twin City stock company will be the best
ever seen in the Northwest, A number OF
new American plays will be produced.
among them being the one in which Miss
Annie Lewis, the talented soubrette of the
"Yon Yonson'' company, will star. 1t has
not been given title as yet, but is from the
pen of William Haworth, the author OF THE
Ensign"
Miss Jessie Villars has the part of Maras-
china in "Slnbad,'' giddy old female. very
susceptible and very anxious for husband.
She has made quite a hit in the part making
it effective, but avoiding the disagreeable ex-
aggerations bordering on yulgarlty, which
so many performers seem to think necessary
III impersonating such character
Joseph Jefferson, the comedian. has de-
cl:ned the invitation TO go to the interna-
tional musical and theatrical exhibition in
the most famous American comedian. The
trip is likely TO be an expensive luxury for
any actor who will undertake it. h. II.
Southern is the present candidate, and he is
said to be willing to CO.
An important event in this seasons
theatricals will be the appearance at the
Grand of Robert Mantell. generally con-
ceded 10 be the ideal exponent of romantic
drama. His repertoire includes ''Monbars,"
Hamlet" Othello.' 1.-THE Louisianians.
"a Lesson in Acting and THE Corsican
Brothers.
sThe Hanlon Brothers, who have made
themselves famous from the production of
such pantomiuic spectacles as lie Voyage
en- Suisse" "Fantasma' and others have, it
is said, excelled all former efforts in their
liberal presentation of ''Superba.
sODowd's Neighbors, one of those light
enter tainments which depends for success
upon mirth and melody as well as collec-
ton of clever comedians, will be the attrac-
ton at the Bijou at an early date.
Nile Rhea, the famous Russian actress.
will introduce new historical play during
her engagement OF the Grand. Inc piece IS
called La Czarina.n
The seats for "Sinbad' will open next
Thursday morning. 1t is quite likely the
standing room sign will adorn the lobby at
each performance.
The Lyceum will have tor its attraction
convention week Miss Agnes Huntington, the
most popular comic opera prima donna in
the States.
my Jack" an English melo-drama on the
order of The Lights of London and Rom
any Rye" will follow "The Police PATROL at
the Bljou.
Hazel Kirke" will be presented here by
Miss Effie Ellsler, c. W. Couldock and sew
eral other members of the original company.
One of the dramatic treats of the season
will be the appearance at the Grand OF Minna
x. Gale in a Shakespearian repertoire.
Eccentric Eddie Foy has topical song in
';Sinbad'' which is said TO be one of the hits
of the piece.
The United States Marine band is an
nounced for April 25 and Is at the Lyceum.
Remeny and his concert company are
billed for the Lyceum April ID.
Funny little Frank Daniels will be here
soon with Latte Puck"
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D Il
First among the
entries comes Lou
Use Armaindo. who
needs no introduce
ton to Minneapol-
itans. She is best
known up i'll this
country throu g h
h er perfo FINANCES
on the Wheel. but
she also ! as rec.
ords oil the saw
dust. pa h. S h e
has a record of
lQ3 miles in fwan-
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good accountof her
self. She is the
worlds champion
long distance walk
er among the ladies.
She has covered 405
miles IN 142 hours
and 260 miles in ~
hours, twelve hours
per day. For the
past seven years she
has won all of the
long-distance walk
ing matches in the
United States for
ladies. She is now
i'll the city, and will
be ready for the
start next Tuesday.
She says she is go
ing to win this race,
too.
Miss Emily Stew
ems is an English
niri INIT che ho.
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ty-four hours, which is better than
many a man famous in pedestrians.
ismhas made, and a record OF twenty
five miles in four, hours. Louise is
slayer and can always be counted upon
to make an exciting finish for any one
who tries to beat her out.
Nine. Tobias, of New York city, has
the best long-diStance record of any of
the ladies entered in this race. She has
been on the track for a good many
years, and has never failed to give a
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MISS MDIII6 HdT- MOLLIE HARVEY.
vey is also Pittsburg lady and Il sister
of Agile Harvey. She has devoted her
athletic ability to pedestranism instead
of to bicycling. as her sister has done,
and she has made some good records.
She has travelled seven miles in one
hour, fifty-tive miles in twelve hours,
and 242 miles in seyenty-two hours,
twelve hours day. There is no dan
ger but she will be able to cover the
limit, and claim a share of the gate
money.
Miss Louisa Ruston is Canadian, a