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The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-03-23

Miss Rowell announces in her adver-
Using space her return from market
wi h spring goods.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-03-23

Architect Packard of st Johnsbury,
who made plans for the new library,
was in town Saturday.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-03-23

All purely business notices pubIlhed in reading col
mns and all advertisements Of churches, Sabbath school,
airs excursions, &c. where money is expected to be
sazed--wI be charged at regular rates. Editorial
Offices of such affairs will be published free.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-03-23
Special Announcements.

aS- Obituary notices and Resolutions 8 cents line
reading notices under Special Announcement 10 cents
line, each insertion, among locals 20 cts Gard Of
Thanks SO cents.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-03-23

The Boston Clothing House will be
removed to its new quarters April I'd.
Mr.. Gage will Immediately fix up his
restaurant TO be ready for Conference.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-03-23

One of the luxuries of this age is a
Revolving Bookcase. They have al
ways been expensive, but Paines Fur
niture Co., of Boston, are now selling
one with three tiers for books, accom-
modating $50 volumes, at cost of
Sc 90. Many thousands will be sold at
this price. 1t is great chance for our
readers. You can order by mail.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-03-23

Capt Thos. I'll. Chubb and others in,
tend to erect five new cottages at the
south end. Work will be commenced
as soon as the folder factory is started
up.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-03-23

Fred T. Kent of Lawrence is spend
ing few days in town.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-03-23

Harry Grow is sick with the grip at
his fathers home.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-03-23

Hugh Watson, the youngest son of
Maj. Watson, met with quite an acct
dent this week While at play near
the house he fell over an embankment
dlslocating his elbow and injuring his
shoulder. Drs. Fletcher and Smith at
tended.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-03-23

Charles r. johnson died at Bristol,
n. H., Sunday evening of heart fail
ure. He was sick about a month ago
with a stomach trouble but had nearly
recovered. Thursday he was taken
worse and was great sufferer until
his death. MIR. johnson was born in
Newbury, and made his early home in
Corinth. While in Bradford he was
manager of the farmers Exchange
store, and was a much respected citl-
zen. He went from here to Bristol,
forming partnership with j. B. Kemp
and keeping a general store. Funeral
services were held at his home Tues
day afternoon, Rev. Mr.. Savage off
ciating. The remains were brought
here on the mail train Wednesday and
taken to East Corinth. He leaves a
wife, mother and two sisters-Mrs. j..
B. Kemp of Bristol and Mrs. w. E..
Gage of this town-to mourn his loss.
His age was As years and 8 months.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-03-23

E. B. McDuffee of this town, east
ern agent of the Hecla Powder Co., has
his headquarters at 50 Water street,
Boston.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-03-23
. Bradford - Village and Town y

Born, Monday, to Mr.. and Mrs. w
II. Robshaw, daughter.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-03-23

FL. w. Lowd is not to have part OF
the store left vacant by o. r. Bakers
removal, as reported last week.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-03-23

John W. Rowell is spending a few
days in Haverhill prior to leaving for
his new school at Williamsburg, Mass
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-03-23

which ought to give courage to all the
old stockholders and inspire investors
generally with faith in the folder en-,
terprise.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-03-23

Adjourned meeting N. E. o. P. at
hotel next Wednesday evening.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-03-23

Geo. F. Morris, Esq of Lisbon has
been in town, the guest of E. w. Good
hue.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-03-23

Champion Lodge has made arrange
ments for much better lighting OF
their hall.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-03-23

The production of the comic opera,
"The Doctor of Alcantara," under the
careful supervision of director III. III.
May of st. Johnsbury, at Village Hall
on the evening of March 10th, gave
very general satisfaction to the large
audience present. All entered heartily
into the plot of the drama as it was I'M
folded in the parts of our local anna
teurs, pleasing diversion, between
the acts, being the fun and comic nom
sense of Mr.. S. III. Kent. A visiting
gentleman qualified to judge gave it as
his opinion that it would not be easy
to find another town of its size in New
England which could produce so diff
cult all opera with such degree of
success. In view of this sentiment,
which is compliment enough for each
and every one who took part, it is I'M
fortunate, to say the least, that any in
ternal criticisms of an unfavorable and
sharp character should have been in
dulged in, as it leaves scars and mars
the pleasure of an other wise pleasant
and successful occasion.
The sole reward in such entertain
ments, which yield success only after
long and conscientious work on the
part of the performers, is the con
sciousness of having done the best pos
sible to merit approval and at the same
time cultivate the voice and stimulate
friendly cooperation and social inter-
course in relations that will be lasting.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-03-23

The Juniors of the Y. p. S. C. E.
will give sugar sociable at the Con-
gregational church Wednesday even
ing, March 28th. Sugar will be serv-
ed from 6 to 80 O'Clock, price Is cts.
AS this is the first social the Juniors
have hap for year we hope all friends
of the children will show their interest
in them by coming and helping to
make the evening sweet.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-03-23

Kennedy & Welsh, the Glass Blow
ers, closed five nights engagement at
Odd Fellows Hall Monday evening.
The patronage was considered light.
but Naomi lodge of Rebekahs will re-
alize about 1926 as their share of the
proceeds. Miss Mamie Robe was vot-
ed the handsomest lady present, Chas.
Granger the best dancer, John Hart
well the homliest man. Marjorie Ken
yon was awarded the prize for the
handsomest baby in town, receiving
280 votes.
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A New soricty Leader.

When James j. Corbett Was hammer
ing John L. Sullivan in the ring at New
Orleans, and in the expressive language
Of sporting men making monkey out
of him." Ward McAllister who had
abandoned all his social duties for that
evening, was sitting in telegraph office
at Newport reading bulletins and ex-
periencing the most exquisite excite
ment
Would Ward McAllister have done
this II 1t were not the proper thing to
dor And II it is the proper thing to do,
haven't all of as who are in society got
to do it, and do 1t hammer and tongs.
while the craze lasts?
The bruisers and the nose breakers
are the coming society men. Every sign
points that way. Society has been aching
for them for ten years, but il could never
see how it was possible to take them up
without recognizing their leader. Mr..
Sullivan, and there We're some insuper-
able objections to his eccentricities Of
manner. The first and the last time he
was invited into society he had an argu-
ment with his host and pasted him
in the jaw with his right, then kicking
the table and everything on it into
smithereens.
Now that the pugilists have leader
Of refinement in the person Of "Gentle-
man Jim." the doors Of society win
gradually open to them. Mr.. Corbett is
a sample of physical perfection and a
gentleman at heart His future on the
stage will be devoted to the performance
Of society dramas. but it will be in swell
society itself that he will shine most He
has always moved in good circles. His
movements in one circle--the prize ring
have invariably been of the most sue
cessful sort Why cannot he enter So
ciety and elevate it as he has elevated
the prize ring?-- New York Herald.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1894-06-29
A Chicken That Catches Mice.

On my place. near Montemorilos, Mexico,
Ihave Plymouth Rock chickens. One day
two of my children were crossing the field
about half mile from th. house, when
they came across mother partridge with
her young, which on sight of the children
began to hide in the woods Noticing one
of the brood hide in bunch of grass the
children concluded to capture it, and did,
but instead of a young partridge it turned
out to be a young Plymouth Rock chicken,
which by some means had been adopted
by the old mother partridge.
This chicken after being taken to the
house soon became tame, but has confined
its diet to insects and similar food; but,
most wonderful of all, it has developed
into an extra good mouser, hardly day
passing that it does not catch at least one
mouse. 1t first commenced killing little
mice, until now it has no hesitancy in at
tacking and killing full grown mice,
which it pecks to pieces and eats. Cor.
Louisville Courier-J ournal
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1894-06-29
Negro Folklore.

Here is strange piece of folklore. For
many years, even long before the war, the
fiddle playing and the banjo playing had
been dying out among the negroes, owing
to a superstition that 'de devil is i'd
der" The very old people have noticed
this. The master Of the mansion says: "In
my fathers time, and when ! was a boy,
there were few regular musicians, and at
parties, unless it was very grand affair,
a lady played the piano, accompanied by q
gentleman on the violin, and monstrous
good jigs and reels they played too But
when it got too much like work almost
anybody's carriage driver could be sent
for out of the kitchen. who could fiddle
well enough to dance the Virginia reel by.
But when grew up negro fddlers were
scarce among the plantation hands, except
the professionals who were free negroes.
They have been growing scarcer, owing to
this superstition about old Pluto.
Among the city negroes the piano is the
fayorite instrument, as it is so much easier
to acquire a certain proficiency on it than
on the violin. In the country. though, 1t
is generally thought unbecoming, at least,
for 'chu'cli member to play the violin, If
not actually an auducious communication
with Satin himself. But it involves
neither deadly sin nor any spiritual risk
whatever to play the accordion or the
"lap organ" as they callit. The 'cor'jon
consequently, is very popular instru-
ment. Boston Transcript.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1894-06-29


Sleuth" stories, and the financial results
have more than justified his anticipations.
His stories have netted him something
over $500, 900 and produce for him an in
come of SEQ, 900 a year.
The amount of work Mr.. Halsey has ac-
complished in the past 80 years Is some
thing prodigious. His stories average be-
tween $4,000 and $4,000 words each and
have required the preparation Of more than
ITO, 900 closely written manuscript pages
He says that his work is largely mechan-
ical, and that he goes about it daily as q
carpenter goes to his bench, writing from
20 to 40 pages Of manuscript on 800 ont Of
the 313 working days of each year. He
takes pride in the fact that there Is not q
single word in any story he has written
that could be objected to by the most rigid
moralist.
Mr.. Halsey looks more like prosperous
merchant than typical author He is q
strongly built man of medium stature,
with a strong. good face, conventional
dress and businesslike manner. he Is q
business man of considerable ability, too,
and has increased his fortune to very near
the 10 figure limit by shrewd investments
in real estate and financial projects. He is
a director is Brooklyn trust company and
takes great deal Of interest in Republic
an politics in the City of Churches.
The Halseys are an old Long Island
family, and 'Old Sleuth" is very proud of
his ancestry. His four great -grandfathers
fought in the Revolution, and six Of his
ancestors were military officers in the old
colonial wars. The walls of his handsome
Brooklyn home are hung with many por-
traits of these vigorous and comely people,
and much of his furniture is priceless from
old associations.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1894-06-29
A QUIET TAKEN.
rhe Mild hammered Man and His won-
derful Scheme.

rhe Mild hammered Man and His Won.
derful Scheme.
| He was a quiet looking, elderly gentle
man and he came into my presence almost
with humility. We exchanged some vital
| opinions concerning the weather, and whe1
the conversation began to limp he slipped
towards me and said with a sly glance: q
"A great many Of the young men ar
trying it now"
The remark took me by surprise, So
without the least idea what he meant,
said, rs that sos''
YES" he answered. "and the young
women too"
"Indeed"
"Of course it's to be expected, though,
chat young people in this age will know q
good thing when they see it."
"Quite natural" said
"And everybody, too wants to mako
money--such restless, money getting age.
The man that can't make fortune now in
twenty years is set down as fool"
"YesS" | answered, thinking how many
fools there are, but growing more inter
ested all the time
when ] was young il was very differ
emf" he went on "A man had to work
hard and economize to acquire compe-
tency in sixty years. This generation is a
hundred years ahead of that. A young
woman came to me last week and said she
was going to branch ont and accomplish
something and wanted me to help her. OF
course ! did, and | consider her fortune
made"
By this time was burning up with curl
osity to know who this man was that had
fortunes to dispose of so recklessly, and
was growing exceedingly nervous. Hesaw
it, for he said:
II see you are interested, and | should
have been greatly deceived if you had not
been. You want to make something for a
rainy day. That's right. A young widow
came to me last week and shook my hand
and told me sire never would forget my
kindness TO her; and week before last a
young man told me I'd been the making Of
him."
could stand it no longer will you
tell me how you do its'' asked nervously.
couldn't control my eagerness to grasp a
fortune but he was cool as cucumber.
Certainly he said. drawing a red
bound book slowly from bis pocket. II
represent the Mutual Benevolence Life
Assurance society, that not only gives you
the cheapest term insurance, but pays
larger dividends than any other invest
ment in the world-perfectly safe, too--as-
SETS $4,000 900; liabilities, SO, ,OOO, 900; cash
surplus, exclusive Of unpaid dividends,
S27. 900, ,OOO-has $4,000 members - young
man, by an economy Of fifteen cents per
day, can lay up fortune in twenty years
woman same rates as mem
was into it. felt as cheap as we'd
ding present. He ratified away about in
surance with volubility that was re-
markable even in a well trained insurance
agent. got rid of him by promising to
give the matter of insurance my careful
attention for ten consecutive days, and to
read thoroughly all the circulars he gave
me meantime. | will not say kept my
promise, for great portion of my time ia
given upto avoiding man with gray beard
and furtiye glance. Detroit Free Press.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1894-06-29

erect, would be about o feet in height, an
the horse will measure about 0 feet in
length through the body. The height Of
the pedestal will be 1S feet. 1t will be Of
granite, admirably proportioned, with rich
carving on each side, and differing from
any other In the Capital City.
Mr.. Ellicott's genius has heretofore been
manifested in his equestrian statue Of GEN
eral Mcclellan in Philadelphia, and the SOL
diers' monuments in Greenwood and Cal
vary cemeteries in New York, and the
monuments to the First and Second Penn
sylyania cavalry at Gettysburg, all Of
which are considered masterpieces Of the
scnlptor's art, the latter two having been
pronounced the gems Of that battlefield. "
The talent which has made Mr.. Eli
colts name familiar as a sculptor was first
displayed at q very early age. When boy
OF ID, he modelled in snow bust Of Judge
Otto, then assistant secretary Of the inte-
rior, and severe frost preserving 1t for sew
eral days 1t attracted great deal OF at
tention and ultimately determined his ca
reer
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1894-06-29
when Carleton Suffered.

Henry Guy Carleton was walking on
fremont street when there passed man
ager between whom and the playwright
has existed an antarctic coolness ever since
the manager did" play of Carleton's in
more ways than one.
Your friend isn't looking WE'LL" OBJ
served Carleton's companion; "a little pale
about the gils"
He has tut-two good reasons for not fuf-
feeling well,p said Carleton
"And what are theys"
"Why. his nun-new company can't act,
and his old kuk kidneys won't Pc Boston
Letter
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1894-06-29

As Wazan is city Of refuge for the out
side world, 80 are the mosques and tombs
OF the shereefs for the inhabitants OF
Wazan; and men fleeing from justice or an
enemy have been known to spend months
and even year in the holy precincts with
out once issuing forth. The great mosque
OF Muley Abdullah Shereef, with its courts
and arcades, affords shelter for any mum
Der OF these refugees, and Mt the present
moment DO inconsiderable quantity are
housed there. Their food is brought to
them by their relatives or friends, II they
have any, and II not they either send and
buy, or, II fnoneyless, exist on the charity
OF those who pray in the mosques. Black
woods Magazine.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1894-06-29
IN HANcocks MEMORY.
A Heroic Statue OF the Famous General to
Be Erected In Washington.

A Heroic Statue OF the Famous General to
Be Erected In Washington.
The national capital is to have an eques-
trian statue of General Hancock. It Is to
be Of heroic size and will be set up in the
reservation i'll Pennsylvania avenue, be-
tween Seventh and Eighth streets, most
conspicuous ard admirable position for
noble work of art such as the statue prom
ises to be. The design selected is by Henry
J. Ellicott of Washington and represents
General Hancock as no appeared at the
battle Of Gettysburg. The model was pre-
pared before the death of Mrs. Hancock,
who considered 1t admirable in every way
and urged its acceptance by the commits
sion to whom congress assigned the duty
of selecting a design. This commission
consisted of the secretary Of war and Sena-
tors Proctor, Voorhees, and Cockrell.
The statue will be of heroic size, about
half again as large as life, and its dimen-
sions will be about the same as those Of
the statue of General Thomas at the juno
ti0n of Vermont and Massachusetts ave-
nues. The figure Of General Hancock, If
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1894-06-29
anwAaR OF coUNrrnrrrrs.

Hypocrisyis the homage which Woe pays
to virtue. So the almost innumerable imi-
tations Of ALIcocK's PoRous PiMrRAs are
witness to their genuineness. In proof
OF their genuineness the eminent Henry A..
Mott, Jr., Ph, D., +. G. s., late Government
Chemist certities,
PLASTER shows IL to contain valuable and
essential ingredients not found in any other
plaster, and find 1t superior to and more
efficient than any other plaster
Ask for ALLcocK's, and let no solicitation
or explanation induce you TO accept sub.
stitute.
system.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1894-06-29
"oLD sLEUTA0 IN pRIvArE LIFe.
His Name IL fIarland r. Halsey, and He
Has Made Fortuna.

ttAH IsRuuc rOrNwue.
Among the millions OF readers who have
been entertained by perusing the stories
of "Old Slcuth, the Detective, 7 there are
not many who know that until quite re-
Gently the author of those stories was
member Of the Brooklyn board Of eiuca-
tie. Ye. Il Is Is {; fact fact that he occupied
seat In that body for nearly nine years,
and IL Is also fact that he might still be
q member Of it II he had not resigned be-
cause of the pressure Of private business.
In private life "Old Sleuth" is known
as Harland Page Halsey He began writ
ing for cheap weekly story paper under
his famous pen name over 90 years ago. AS
a very young man he had literary aspira-
tions of higher order than his detective
stories indicate, but he discovered that
there was more money to be made in cheap
literature and smothered his aspirations
in the interest of his pocketbook. Since
then he has written more than 150 "Old
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1894-06-29
Rs1Tr.s oak crow scaesI.

Millbrae, San Mateo Co., Cal, is iirst-class
home school for boys. with beautiful sur.
roundings. The best of care, superior ia.
struction. Prepares boys for any university
or for business. Fall term commences Aug.
8. Catalogue and all particulars can be had
by addressing Ira g. Hoitt, ph. d., Master
tEx State Supt. Public Instruction)
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1894-06-29
CROSSING THE ATLANTIC

Usually involves seasickness. When the waves
play pitch and toss with You, strong indeed
revolving. Tourists, commercial travellers,
yachtsmen, mariners, all testify that Hostetters s
Stomach Bitters Is the best remedy for the nau-
Nervous and weakly travellers by land often sItf.
fer from so Bething akin TO this, ana find In the
Bitters Is surest remedy. No disorder Of the
stomach, liver or bowels is SO obstinate that II
maynot be overcome by the prompt and thor
ough remedy. Equally etficacious Is 1t for chllls
and fever, kidney and rheumatic trouble and
nervousness. Emigrants to the frontier should
provide themselves with this fine medicinal
safeguard against the effects OF vicissItudes Of
climate, hardship, exI 0sHre and fatigue.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1894-06-29
strawberrIes and Wealth.

Van Buren,. Ark, a town of 1000 peo-
pie, Is the greatest strawberry shipping
port In the southwest and is In the center
of the fruit growing belt of Arkansas,
which made the magnificent fruit display
at the Worlds fair. The climate In this
section Is much like that OF southern Cali
fornia, the country being sheltered on the
west and north by mountains. 1t is said
that this Is the wealthiest town OF Its size
In the southwest.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1894-06-29
Increase of Suicides In Austria.

The increase in the number of suicides
In Austria, which is stated to have been
very marked in the sixties and seventies.
fell off in the 10 years 1sS0-90. Since the
latter date, however, /. has again become
noticeable In 1891 the number of suicide
was S72, in the following year it was 90.
and last year it reached / .0O5.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1894-06-29
when the Era Of Dolls Is Passed.

Never try to laugh children out of their
childish affection fordolls, for with the lay
ing away of the French beauty, the Ger
man sailor boy or the homemade rag baby
the little girl has gone forever and in her
place stands maiden with questioning
eyes, who looks out upon the great world
SO new TO her and longs just d little for the
playthings put away with the other ilIu-
sions Of a childhood she has left behind
Philadelphia Times.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1894-06-29

The Pharoab of the Book Of Genesis was
long supposed to have been drowned in the
Red sea, but recent examinations OF his
mummy showed that he had been killed
by having his skull split open
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1894-06-29

The police Of New York city In one year
shot 40 mad dogs, attended to 202 found
lings, found la drowned people, turned or
the Croton water which they found run
ming 66S times, and reported 2.9SS fires and
7S,S0i violations of ordinances.