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The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-06-22
Fair Play.

Mrs. Mary Grant Cramer, General
Grants sister, is disguised with the
protests against equal rights for women
in New York. In a private letter in
closing some subscriptions she says: 1T
is a pity that the 'antis, having had
their way so long. cannot allow our side
TO Try something decidedly better. Turn
about is fair PLAY"
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-06-22
"Still it Moves"

The advancement in the healing art
caused by the discovery of Compound Oxy-
gen and by its use though opposed by many
physicians whose chrome, and therefore,
remuneratiye patients are cured by it, can
no longer be denied. In spite of these. 1.-THE
world does move" and we have on Our re-
cords the names of over one thousand ply
scianS who have either takenthe remedy
themselves or who have used it in their
practice.
Asthma, bronchitis. catarrh, consumption,
dyspepsia, neuralgia, nervous prOStratiOn,
rheumatSm are diseases which the doctors
call chronic, meaning that they continue a
long time, often during the life of patient:
but these, as well as acute diseases, have
been cured in numerous cases and are still
cured by the inhalation of our Compound
Oxygen. This remedy has been in use for
nearly quarter of a century. Its merits
are known, We can furnish abundant and
irrefutable evidence to its wonderful eff
cheney in the cure of disease and debility,
and We will gladly do so. Write us and
we will send you, free of charge, our book
of two hundred pages, with a history of
Compound Oxygen, and numerous testimo-
malls and records of surprising cures.
We have both home and office treatment
The former is sent out by express, to be
used at home: the latter is administered
here. Consultation free. The Treatment
does not leave behind any of the evil effects
which too often follow the use of drugs.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-06-22
The Bridgeport Races.

BRIDGEPORT CJu... June he c.
Bald OF Buff,Io, class b, made m.le re,
ord of 2:i6 Tor the ne y third of mile
track at Pleasant Bea h, at the state
meet Of the l. A ".
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-06-22

NEW HAVEN. June l5- The New Haven
rolling mill has losei down its plant be
cause of ina ability t. get bituminuus coal,
swing to the co i str kts.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-06-22
LIVE STOCK MARKETS.
Doings at Brighton and WATERFOWL For
the Week Ending June 20.

Prices for western beef cattle pr 100 lbs, live
weight; Choice, Si.5tQg4.75: second quality,
Of coarse oxen, cows, bulls, stays, Texans,
Colorados, etc, 2Gl3c pr lb.
Prices for northern and eastern beef cattle
pr ID, dressed weight: Choice 515lg634c; first
quality, Ni5}hc; second quality, 4I6G434c.
Hides, tallow, etc-Hides. 41995c pr Id; tai
low, 344c pr lb; calf skins, 75c each; lamb
skins, SOC each; sheared skins, z5c each;
branded hides, &c pr 10.
Northern and eastern beef cattle-There
was fair run, and among the offerings were
some very good beeves. Prices were 4c pr Id
off from last weeks quotations.
Mulch cows and sprlngers-Trade was slow,
and no high prices were obtained.
Veal calves-The receipts were lighter than
last week and it was well that they were Tor
values dropped a good 1ac pr ID. The demand
Tor dressed veal at Boston continues dull and
slaughterers do not predict any immediate i'm
provement.
Sheep and lambs-All the western arrivals
went direct TO the slaughter houses. Values
show no material change.
Swine-No change quoted.
Evening star., 1894-02-24

A genealogical investigator in Europe has
made the rather interesting discovery that
William Ewart Gladstone, England's prime
minister, is a cousin to Great Britain's 8
queen. He makes out his case by showing
that John of Beaufort, legitimate son of
John of Gaunt. time honored Lancaster"
was the progenitor of two great Scotch
lines of dukes-Sutherland and Athol Jane
Gordon, Of the house Of Sutherland mar
ried Hughes Mackay, ancestor five genera
tions back of Anne Robertson, mother of
Mr.. Gladstone. On the other side Elizabeth
Stuart, of the house of Athol, married Colin
Mackenzie, ancestor six generations back
of Anne Mackenzie, grandmother of Mr.
Gladstone. The premier is thus doubly en-
titled to claim royal lineage. The announce
mert will not create any considerable ex-
citement, nor is it likely to improve Mr.
Gladstone's social status. The premier has.
of course long been aware of the relation
ship between himself and Her Majesty but
he has never permitted the ties of kinship
to interfere with what he believed to be the
public interest. Mr.. Gladstone has had
many opportunities to become a peer of the
realm, but has always declined and will
probably continue to decline. His fame will
be more secure as that of the great COM
moner' than it possibly could be were it
clouded with a newly-created title. Queen
Victoria is to be congratulated on having
such an eminently respectable gentleman in
her family.
Evening star., 1894-02-24
The Washington Athletic Club is foolish

The Washington Athletic Club is foolish
ly engaged in bringing together-for pur-
poses of profit, 1t is presumed-seconi and
third-rate professional pugilists. 1t is dis
reputable business and will ALLEVIATE the af-
fection of many who would like to befrlend
every local organization that has for it's
object the encouragement Of clean amateur
athletics. There is nothing elevatiny in the
exhibitions given by men who are paid to
knock out or be knocked out. AMI who for
a small pecuniary inducement will consent
to be vanquished by a physically inferior
antagonist. The science of boxing Is a de-
lightful one. with which every man should
have at least rudimentary acquain tance
but there is a vast difference between SPAR
ring for points by amateurs and brutal
slugging for dollars by PROFESSIONALS; just
as much difference as there is between the
respectable audience that delights in the
amateur prowess and the aggregation of
toughs who pay to witness the vicious en-
counters of hired bruisers. The Manhattan
Athletic Club of New York, with an enor-
nous membership and heavy balance in
its bank account, tried to do just what the
Washington Athletic Club is aiming at:
everybody knows what happened. Warm
ings are valuable only when they are
needed.
Evening star., 1894-02-24
Washington seems Z

washington seems to be a popular start
ing point for those who aspire to Arcric
exploration. Today The Star prints a
sketch Of the plans which have been made
by Mr.. Walter Wellman-the latest AMI in
some respects the most daring candida te
Tor polar honors. Il am going toward the
North Pole" says Mr. wellman "and to il
" that shall prove possible" Those who
know Mr.. Wellman are satisfied of his sim
cer1ty, and hopeful as to the probabilities of
MS success His principal assistants are
well known in Washington-Prof Owen b.
trench Of the United States Coast and
Geodeuc Survey, Thomas b. Mohun, VI. D.,
and Charles c. Dodge of the Navy Depart
ment' these, with ten hardy young Nor
wegians. most of them scientists and hunt
ers, will comprise the party. Mr. Wellman
does not propose to approach the northern
end of the earth's axis by any of the old
routes. and to the uninitiated it would seem
as though the newspaper-man's instinct
had discovered the common-sense Way Of
proceeding toward that most mysterious of
the earth's secret places. The expedition
will 60 by what Mr.. Wellman calls that
True highway to the far north carved out
OF the ice by the influence of the Gulf
Stream in the Norwegian Sea-" his Journey
really commences at Spitzbergen at the
latitude in which most other efforts have
ended by the Spitzbergen route" claims
MIR. Wellman, we shall, unless extrlordi-
nary conditions present themselves, leach
without effort or loss of time. without the
necessity of previous wintering in the
Arctic region, with our vitality unimpaired
and our men and equipment fresh and
strong, the same latitude at which Greely
wintered, as far north as DeLong went.
almost as near to the pole as Hall pene-
trated. hundreds of miles farther norsh
than Franklin or any of the early explorers
progressed. and within about three degrees
as far as the farthest ever achieved by
man" Establishing headquarters at Danes
Island the explorer expects to reach the
southern ice-maEsin somewhere about the
middle OF May, and then will commence
the real labor. The difficulties to be en-
Evening star., 1894-02-24

While every true lover Of horse racing
rthe sport Of kings'-in the District Of
Columbia wishes the local jockey CLUB sue
cess in it's efforts to secure the passage of
q measure which will permit the club to
successfully continue its semi-annual race
meetings, yet 1t appears to the better and
more. Thoughtful class that the bill introduc-
ed few days ago by Representative Rich
ardson of Tennessee is objectionable. The
bill in question proposes to authorize the
club to hold annually two race-meetiugs. Of
fifteen days each, between March and De-
cember 15. and proposes to suspend the
operation Of the law against gaming. in SO
far as that statute would affect the clubs
meetings at the Benning track. Race meet
ings as they are now run depend almost
entirely upon the revenue derived from the
disposal of betting privileges. If suspen-
sion of the local law against betting at
any time or place is defensible. it is reason
ably urged that the exemption should ap-
ply to all organizations desirous of holding
summer race-meetings within the District.
Should Congress, wisely or otherwise. give
the Richardson bill serious consiiera ton
and decide to grant this privilege of eX-
emption. the friends of humanity should in
sist upon a radical amendment As the
measure cow is, it would permit The run
ming OF horses as early as March I, and as
late as December 15, and mans best
friend deserves better treatment; neither
March nor December is fit month for
racing in this latitude. and whatever run
ming would be done during those months
would be purely in the interests of the pool
rooms Another amendment which might
very properly be suggested affects the M
eense-fee, which at present is but 50 for
each racing day. Taking into consideration
the enormous profits that accrue, this IL
eense-fee Is far too small. 1t is a we'll
known fact that the net profits of a single
race-meeting here have often reached the
sum of $4,000. and it is said that the net
prohts OF the late meeting of the Washing
ton Jockey Club, nearly, if not quite
doubled the sum mentioned. 1t would be
but just to require a license-fee reasonably
commensurate with the profits of the busi-
ness
Evening star., 1894-02-24
With the overhead-trolley advocates clam

With the overhead-trolley advocates clam
oring for a first mortgage on streets and
evenues and so much Of the Immediately
adjacent atmosphere as they imagine they
heed, Washington is to be congratulated
on having within its limits-in daily and
successful operation-a system Of street.
car electrical propulsion, which Is safe, GER
tain, sufficiently powerful to give any speed
required and entirely unobjectionable in
Ats methods. Rapidly as this city has ad-
vanced toward perfection, it has been de-
Nberate in many material matters. and es-
pecially has this been so as to street-car
motors Other cities were frantic in their
efforts to secure the overhead-trolley and
are now equally frenzied in their endeavors
to be rid Of the abomination. but WASH
ington was not willing TO believe that the
best product of electrical ingenuity as
applied to street-car propulsion was that
which consisted mainly of unsightly and
obstructive poles and of wires dangerous
TO life and property. Hopeful as to the
possibilities contained in the storage bat
terry idea and satisfied that the storage
battery motor would some day be sue
cess, the people of the national capital
fought and have so far defeated the over
head-trolley forces. and, although the ideal
motor has not yet made its appear
Of the underground trolley system now
working so successfully on U street. 1t Is
prcposed-in a bill Incorporating the Wash
tngton Traction Compary-to extend this
underground system SO as to afford the
suburban electric roads opportunity to reach
the center of the city without having to
make any other change in their car equip
ment save the fitting Of the little mecha-
nism needed to make connection with the
buried current The matter of route is
something to be settled by Congress and
Congress will probably deal fairly with all
the interests concerned. Some of the OBJ
5ections that are being made. are valid. but
posed enterprise to any serious extent. The
suburban electric roads have been agitating
for permission to extend their poles and
wires to a desirable downtown center and
should this privilege be granted one of the
corporations it will doubtless be granted
others, SO that in a little while many Of
the city'S streets would be surrendered to
the occupation of the deadly distractions.
The proposition of the Traction Company
Is of itself meritorious and when it stands
as the only present alternative that prom
ises protection from the overhead nuisance
1t leaves little to be desired. Dwellers in
the suburbs should be given every reason
able traffic facility. The proposed exten-
sion of an underground system is there
fore In the interest of both city and coun-
Try.
Evening star., 1894-02-24
Advice.

AON1ces
Respectfully dedica ted to ladies in con-
vention.
Girls, Girls! Girs,.
What in the VOID are you doing?
Don't you perceive that the public will
Ger the trouble your antics are brew
ing?
yearn?
Why from the recognized practices turn?
Couldn't you easily,
Mildly, though breezily.
Pass resolutions and swectly adjourn?
Why let your petty aversions be dnned?
With your ability,
Gentle civility
Answers the purpose and saves the thin
skinned
Girls! Gi-ls!. Girls!.!
Such really nice girls too.
This troubles a bubble; it's size you can
double,
But something will burst il you do.
Why should the fashions YOUR. discourse es-
cape, rgI
The high knotted hair or the butterfly cape
Be more convivial,
Even if trivial,
Don't bend the golden rule clear out of
shape,
Or IL too sorely your enemies tax,
Teat them not charity,
Slaughter them verify;
Take an AK.
Evening star., 1894-02-24

The annual revision Of the baseball rules
has come to gladden. the heart of the
"rooter'' and to give work to the umpire.
The new regulations are calculated to afford
fund of debate among experts In athletic
law for months to come, and in many ways
they fill wants that have been long-felt.
For instance, Section is to be so altered
that there can be no mistake Of identity in
the matter of the ball that is really being
played with. There are to be two spheres,
and the umpire Is to see to it that no base,
bad, player Intentionally discolors the eva
sive wad of leather by rubbing it in the
dirt. This is highly important. Another
amendment provides that in case the ball
should be dissected by too rough treatment
some real hard hit, which is out of the ques-
tion in Washington except by a batter on a
visiting team-the understudy ball is to be
trotted forth without delay. This is quite
essential. There are other amendments that
are as vital in their way to the interests
and welfare of the game. but there are some
others that are sadly needed, and it is a
matter Of grave surprise and cause for grief
that they should have been omitted For in
stance. there is nothing to prevent the pro-
duction of the same old language that
affronted captains are wont to use toward
poor, unprotected umpires. There is no
new code of politeness put in vogue for the
convenience of oppressed players with mur-
derous designs in their heart. The audiences
will continue to be treated to slices of the
English and other languages done pictur-
esquely. Folks Of moderate means will still
be forced to sit on uncovered bleachers to
be tanned or soaked as the skies may de-
cree. There will be no rule to prevent the
investigating splinter from invading tender
precincts and no law will stand forth to
forbid spectators taking home cords of these
relics of the forests In their unmentionables
There will be no mandate OF the magnates
to prohibit the sale of lemonade of last
years vintage and of pitiable weakness, or
OF antediluvian peanuts thai remember the
time when Washington won four games
running. There will be no legislation to
silence the sad, mournful voice of the pre-
cocious lads who dispense "Cigarsscore-
cardsandpeanuts' through the stands There
are, in fact, many omissions that will be
felt sorely by the long-suffering. Among
not the least OF these Is the lack of some
sort of rule that will deliberately and with
out any chances give to the Washington
club every other game played. as a sort of
handicap, just to keep up the general in
terest.
Evening star., 1894-02-24

countered have not been underrated; in fact,
every possible disadvantage has been taken
into consideration. and as far as possible
has been provided for in the equipment.
Mr.. Wellman calculates reasonably as to
the distance which may be covered in a
northward dash Of about fifty or sixty days.
basing his figures on records already made.
and purposely fails to take into account the
superiority Of the sledgss and boats which
are to be used In his efforts to break the
worlds record. These necessary aids are
made Of aluminum-lighter than any other
metal, and of greater strength than any
material heretofore employed in such work.
The probable meteorological conditions are
carefully discussed, and the conclusion is
reached that the expedition will certainly
move at a minimum speed Of ten miles a
day. Twenty days Of such travel should
carry the party to lands which are be-
Heved to exist to the north and east Of
Spitzbergen, while twenty-five days will
carry it to a point further north than man
has ever reached and only one-half Of the
time will have been consumed. Mr.. Well
man displays a cheerful spirit in his ante
Arctic announcements, but he Is by no
means careless or over-confdent. He re-
CARDS some uncomfortable occurrences as
probable and makes modest display OF the
indomitable American spirit with an abuad-
ance of which he has been blessed. Am
bilious to eclipse the deeds of those who
have gone before. and possessed of those
qualities which have made the American
journalist so conspicuously successful in
many dangerous fields, Mr. Wellman will
have and deserves much of encouragement.
The people Of Washington will take en-
especial interest In the achievements Of this
expedition, and The Star has arranged to
keep them thoroughly informed of its plans
and it's adventures, its mishaps AMI its
successes. ...-..
Evening star., 1894-02-24
Well on Without 1t.
From the Chicago Herald.

EIOm The Chicago HeraId
1t now appears that the screaming,
pestiferous trolley is not only a menace to
life and limb, but that it's evil effects are
felt underground. The return current leaks
from the rails and attacks water and gas
pipes, producing electrolysis or rapid rust
ing and disintegration of the iron. Bos-
toms gas and water systems have already
suffered and Philadelphia is threatened
with the same result. The trolley is dan
ger and a nuisance everywhere. Chicago is
we'll off without 1t.
Evening star., 1894-02-24
Overheard.

First woman (over the back yard fence>-
Mrs. Jinks told me yesterday she thought
she was the most unhappy creature ii,ing."
Second woman-"That's just like her. al
ways trying to out-do her neishbors'
Evening star., 1894-02-24
Another Theory.

You don't mean to tell me- said the
young man to the scientist that the
aurora borealis is merely an electrical dis
play!'
Certainly"
well well, I wonder if It isn't the ex-
haust for some of the remarks that get
into our telephone"
Evening star., 1894-02-24
The Modern Requirement nj {

What do you think of running Tim,nins
for Congress-"
"It wouldn't do at all. He's all the time
catchin' cold and settin' hoarse. Simmons
is the man. He's got voice like a fog
horn
Evening star., 1894-02-24

1t appears that if the women were sent
to Congress they would conduct proceedings
just about as the men do.
Evening star., 1894-02-24

Ward McAlliste- has not yet discoursed
on the topic of whether it would be an act
OF common gallantry for New York to let
Hetty Green dodge her taxes.
Evening star., 1894-02-24

If the fight at Rio would like a few sug-
gestions as to what war should really be it
can get them right here in Washington.
Evening star., 1894-02-24

The aurora borealis presented an example
of silent brilliancy well worthy the consd-
GRAFTON of the gentlemen who legslate.
Evening star., 1894-02-24

Excuse me-" said the overhead wire to
the street railway bond, you will have to
show me the respect due TO "A lineal. You
cannot forget. you know, that you are
simply a collateral
Evening star., 1894-02-24

John Bunyan wrote Pilgrims Progress
while In Jail. Possibly the outcome of John
Z. McKane's Incarceration will be an able
and valuable work on purity in politics.
Evening star., 1894-02-24

About the most vigorous anti-quorum
move undertaken recently was the presen-
tation of the bill to legalize betting at Ben
nings.
Evening star., 1894-02-24
She Has n Wheel.

There are men who say that the pretty
bicycle girl should not be unrecognized
as a daughter of the revolution.
Evening star., 1894-02-24

Mr.. BANDS endeavor to present a number
of his colleagues to the anarchists as new
recruits was doubtless more emphatic than
serious
Evening star., 1894-02-24

Ex-Mayor Hewitt Of New York Is the
latest victim of the insidious subtleties of
the after dinner speech.
Evening star., 1894-02-24
SHOOTING STARS.
Excitement,

Excitement.
Gatling guns and trolley cars,
Trouble and contention,
Tangled stripes and shooting stars
Girls are in convention.
Evening star., 1894-02-24
1880. 1894.
Woodward >,Lothr0p's
Fourteenth
Business Birthday,
Monday, February Twenty=Sixth.


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An Interesting Com binatiOn.

From the New York Times.
Mrs. Lease says she is Mason. Gov
Lewelling is certainly an odd fellow.
Evening star., 1894-02-24
More Silk bargains, best
appreciated after compari=
som with those usually Of
fered at higher prices.

The usual 81 Black Figured China Silks. .5c yt.
The usual Sc Black Jap. silks f9c yd
The usual soc White Jap. Silks, 39c
The Fancy Silks legion, but the 1894 Figured
India silks should command attention because tie
quality as sold last year at 81 yard is only Csc
here. Same quality but how different than last
year. You remember the large floral designs of
'03. Now look at these small figures of o. Note
that besides the light and dark grounds in c,lors
we also show the effects In black ard white
and gray.
Waffle Weaves they call the slightly changed
appearance ard the hest in quality are these
Fancy Stripe Crepons at only 49c yari. They arr,
all pure SILK, and In art shades 4 light bue
pirk. yellow, lavender and in white. hlaek and
Evening star., 1894-02-24
The 1904 Silks.

Since Silks to be so much used let us look
at them Cannot you easily perceive their merits
or aetects IN such Hood OF light as here and yet
AT the rear of the foo" is a room AS dark MS
night, until the pressure OF button produces the
electric light that helps YOU to cOlors as they
look in the ball and Mt the dinner table
a hopeless task TO show YOU this collection Of
Silks in a morning. visit in a page of The Star
but you be shown the .'bargains'' that dot the
great gathering
Evening star., 1894-02-24
Look at these few dozen
pieces of fashionable Silks
and wonder at the prices.

81. S1.23, SlS5. 81 so and So are prices common
enough for Moire silks and Black Peau de sole
The uncommon qualities for the prices are the
outcome OF Gn importers nan, ial distress aud the
Palais Royals policy of sharing with patrons
But you may not be good judge of silks an,l
Will not Know how TO properly appreciate these
The SILK buyer thinks this possible and asks
the writer to request you TO bring samples from
elsewhere so that comparisOns may be made.