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The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-06-28
THE NEXT POET LAUREATE.
Kipling Commended Because He Has Sung
the Song of the British Soldier.

1t is in the last number of The Idler,
in symposium upon the selection
of the Eext poet laureate Of England,
that Mr. Zangwill makes this special
plea for and brilliant panegyric of Kip
ling:
Without wasting time in reason
theoretical OF practical-for barring ev-
cry other poetical genius, let me say at
once that my selection is Rudyard Kip
ling. Quite unprompted by the posi-
bilities of the laurel and the canary-or
is it the sack that the poet laureate gets?
-Kipling has sung a song of the Brit
ish Flag in verses or Unsurpassed mag
NATIVE vigor He has interpreted the
British soldier He alone today possesses
the secret of those Macaulay measures
which are trurhpets to the blood OF the
scholarly and the simple alike, while
they are the only meters that really ap
peal to the crowd His genius-the most
brilliant, not to say glarlng, that our
generation has witnessed, always at
white heat, and therefore lacking the
mellower radiances-is of the very fire
that informs Tyrt9us. Ills mind has
the narrowness that makes national
bard, and that breadth which is indispen-
sable for British national bird, whose
strains must echo the morning roll of
the drum that follows the sunrise round
the world.
"The only thing which can be urged
against Kipling's claims is his youth.
But then Kipling-matured under In
dian skies-was never young In truth,
genius never develops, but revolves in
a cycle of masterpieces-is always old,
as old as all the other elemental mystic
ries. Tennyson never wrote anything
really popular in the laureate line ex-
cept The Charge of the Light Brigade.
would be popular, even if he
had to hymn the virtuous advent Of
princely twins. In bries he is already
practically the laureate Of the British
empire. The appointment only awaits
at the hands of The Wilder
of Windsor. -
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-06-28
The Gas Engine.

Before the Canadian Association of
Engineers Mr.. George NIatkie, expert,
recently dwelt on the character of the
gas engine as one of the rivals of the
steam engine in respect of small powers,
say under 100 horse. Though familiar,
it may be said, to the mechanical or en-
cheering world, the method of work
ing peculiar to this engine will be of in
terest to the general reader, particularly
the ingenious system by which the gas
is exploded once in every two revolu-
lions, some having one explosion in
three revolutions-that is, the engine
having just passed the center, the charge
OF gas is exploded, the rapid expansion
of the exploded gas driving the piston to
the end of the stroke, when the exhaust
valve opens and the returning piston
drives the exhaust gas out. It then re-
turns again, this time acting as an air.
pump, drawing in the next charge of
gas and air. The piston now starts on
the return, the exhaust valve remaining
closed during the stroke. The gas is now
compressed, and when The engine again
passes the center the explosion takes
place. the piston being thus driven for
ward again, the same action taking place
as before, the governor admitting the
amount of air and gas for the
load There are three different ways of
exploding the gas-viz, by an electric
spark in the combustion chamber, or by
a gas jet i'll the combustion chamber, OF
by tube heated redhot, with which the
gas comes in contact at the time of ex-
plosion
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-06-28
Woman's Right to Comfort.

Again, have to tell you that it is
woman's specific right to comfort under
the stress of dire disaster. She is called
the weaker vessel, but all profane as
well as sacred history attests that when
the crisis comes she is better prepared
than man to meet the emergency. How
often you have seen awoman who SEEM
ed to be a disciple of frivolity and indo-
lence, who, under one stroke of calamity.
changed to a heroine Oh, what a great
mistake those business men make who
never tell their business troubles TO their
wives There comes some great loss to
their store or some of their companions
in business play them a sad trick. and
they carry the burden all alone. He is
asked in the household again and again.
What is the matter?' but he believes
1t sort of Christian duty to keep all
that trouble within his own soul Oh.
sir, your first duty was to tell your wife
all about it. She perhaps might not have
disentangled your finances OF extended
your credit, but she would have helped
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-05
FEM KNOW ABOUT The SHAKERS
PEOPLE WHO HAVE GIVEN THE
WoELD MANY IMPORTANT
DISCOVERIES.

We may not accept their peculiar reli-
glous beliefs. nor can We enter into the
spirit OF their sacrifices. II is not neces-
sary to believe as they DO. but We can
ana do respect their sincerity 81 purpose,
and the honor and uPrlgntness which
marks all their business dealings.
The Shakers have always been sue
cessful inventors. and some OF the great
est OF the cOnyeniences OF the present
day found origin n their settlements.
In one particular. they excel all other
men or classes of men. and that IS Ia
the cultivation Of med ,ual herbs ana
plants, and their preparation for use.
They have made IL study for more
than one hundred years. IL is one Of
their peculiar Industries. Their lives nave
been devoted 10 II.
Their latest and gretest achievement d
the Shaker Digestive Co.dial. IL Is not
offered as a cure for all diseases. IL
does not pretend 10 Dee, but one disease
II viii cure. and that IS Indigestion.
Sufferers who resort TO It's use nave
not long TO wait 10 See the result. The
effect rs almost immediate. The first
dose usually gives relief and N continued
a permanent cure VIII follow.
II not only contains already dieesiri
food. bur if Dieests food as wei. mus
toning up the general system. An in-
tefestng pamphlet Is now being issued
by the Shakers, and can Doe had Tor tne
asking at almost any drugstore.
Try a twcnty-nye-cent bottle OF Digos-
tive Cordial and see what 1t will DO for
you.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-05

4 Woman Reporter in Troubfe-Key. j. q
Gibson ON the stand.

SAN FIR eNCISCO. CAL, oct. when
the Durrant trial was resumed this morn
ing Judge Murphy said he was not pre-
pared TO give "A final decision on the mat
ter of contempt of Miss Carrie Cunning
ham. the Chronicle reporter, for refusal
to answer question put 10 her yesterday
by the defence as TO the name OF the
person who gave her the Information about
Mrs Leak having seen Durrant enter
the church door with Blanche Lamont
He would therefore put the matter over
until next Tuesday.
Rev John George Gibson was called 10
the stand this morning. His appearance
caused mild sensation in the courtroom.
He testified that me had been pastor OF
the Emmanuel church since November
1891 Several pieces or paper win ms al
legged handwriting were put IN eVluehce
but he refused positively 10 IDENTIFY lhe
handwriting on any Of them as his. lie
was very evasiye In his replies.
DR.. Gibson was asked 10 write an al
dress similar 10 one on the newspaper
Ia which Blanch Lam0nts rings We're en-
closed 10 Mrs. Noble, her aunt. Inc WIZ
ness did so. and while there was some re-
semblance 10 the original address,, II was
not very marked.
monOton0us morning session In the Dur
rant trial yesterday was relieved by the
contempt Of court proceedings IN the
case of Secretary II. j. Mccoy, OF the
Young Mems Christian Association, who
last Thursday. remarked to juror IN
the case that he would be hanged II ne
did not vote 10 convict Durrant.
Mccoy admitted the conversation, but
said IL had been made I'm jest, and TO
juryman who was an old friend OF his.
He regretted the remark as soon "a II
was uttered. and had regretted It ever
since lie said he had nothing against
Durrant. and his remark had no signlh-
canoe.
Judge Sanderson. Of the Superior Court.
who overheard the remark and reported
it to Judge Murphy said that Mccoy did
not deliver the utterance tn the manner
Of man VINO really contemplated yio-
lence TO a juryman.
The Court said he was satisfied that
Mccoy meant nothing by ais remark, else
be wonld imprison him for the limit al
lowed by law. As II was. he fined him
$50 with an alternative Of five days IN
jail but suspended judgment until Satur-
day.
The attempt Of the defence to sustain
the roll-call for Dr. Cheney's lecture on
the afternoon of April Both. on which
Durrants name appeared. failed in an
important particular yesterday. The roll
showed that Student c. l.. Garvin was
absent from the lecture. Garvin testi-
fed that he was present.
Several more OF the students Of Dur
rants class were called to-day but none
could say whether he was al the lecture
on the afternoon of April 81 or not.
The proceedings Of the day closed with
contempt proceedings against Miss Carrie
Cunningham, reporter who refused 10
divulge the name OF the person from
whom she got the information that Mrs.
Leak saw Durrant enter the Emmanuel
church with a young lady when he was
thought 10 have gone thther with
Blanche Lamont. Miss Cunningham was
given until tomorrow morning to answer
with an alternative Of imprisonment.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-05

He Causes wild Excitement In the Repub-
lcan city Convention.

At the meeting Of the Republican city
County, and Judicial Convention in New
York Thursday night, says the New York
Herald. Captain John s. Wise. after much
clamoring. offered this resolution, and ac-
cepted a motion trat the chairman OF
the county committee be member eN-
ohicio of the committee.
That this convention appoint commit
tee, one from each Assembly district
to be selected by the delegates from the
respective districts, the president OF the
county committee. and lie permanane
chairman Of this convention, to confer
with other anti-Tammany organizations
Of this city, with a view 10 securing II
possible a union ticket, upon which all
the elements Of the opposition TO the rule
Of Tammany Hall may be united.
This was the casting of a frebrand.
and there were cries Of 80, / %, 10,
from all quarters. Charles II. Murray
moved 10 lay the motion on the table
The room was in an uproar. Wise called
TO vote. The can of question was
raised. Gibbs. Lauterbach. Thornton. and
a score Of Lauterbach's followers were on
their feet. The roll-cal was made.
Lauterbach asked 10 be excused from
voting, and I'm explanation said il was
against the morals Of the party that the
delegation should be- directed 10 gO abO II
cCrferring and seeking To make combines.
The original resolution left that 10 the
discretion of the committee Then Mr.
I.auterbach voted faye" 10 lay the reso-
luton on the table The vote was 2g7 10
50. Mr.. Wise amid jeers and calls Of
Trimmer, trimmer and You're no
Republican," went on the platform anu
explained why he had sought 10 have the
resolution adopted.
The convention adjourned at q quarter
past Y o'clock until Monday night. with
bad feeling very manifest
BROOKLYN. y. y. oct. 4.-The Re
publican city convention. which met last
night. did not adjourn until o'clock this
morning. The following ticket was
nominated.
For Mayor Frederick W. Wurster. pres
ent fire commissioner
For Civil Justices First district. 4. r.
Moore: Second district Gerard Il. Van
Wart. Third district William Schnitz-
palm.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-05
CTBfN TL1G 10 BE RAISED
ON the Key West, Fla, city Hall on the
10Th Instant Much Rejoicing Jhereat

KEY WEST, FLA. oct. AT a meet
ing OF the CITY Commissioners last night
a petition, s.grcd by most of the )romi-
ncnt business men, requiring that the
Cuban Tag be displayed over the city
hall on the 10th instant. m honor Of the
first attempt for Cuban liberty was pre-
scented. and the request vas grlnted
II was ordered by the board that the
stars and Stripes with the Cuban flag, be
displayed. as required. There is much
rejoicing among the Cubans over the
fact
HAVANA, oct. lowing to continued
nros-ration of telegraph wires. as result
Of stormy weather. Witch still prevails.
the Naval Department Is unable to OBJ
tain any further news OF the loss OF
the Spanish cruiser. Cristolal Colon, than
has already been cablel
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-05

The v. VI. 1. Cadets Drilling for Their Trip
to ttIanta-Lcxington News.

LEXINGTON, VA, oct Especial
The weather continues cool. and the
nights are typical OF the late fall sea-
son. Frost has fallen several nights in
succession. ana mucn damage has been
done 20 vegetation Rain IL badly need
ca to put the ground In shape for the
fail following for the wheat crop of next
year. very httlc Of which mas been done.
on account OF the dryness Of the ground
Very little seeding mas been done so
far, and the farmers are far behind in
this work.
Washington and Lee University foot
bah team IL hdrd at work. and expect to
be In ane shape FOR the coming game OF
the season with Hsmpdcn-Sidncy Satur-
day week. 70 be played here
Nr. D. Caldwell McBryde, son of Rev
IL. j. McBryde. -. D., Of the academic
department Of Washington and Lee Uni
vrssity. has been elected by the literary
societies OF the university cditor-in-chief
Of the Southern. Coiies.an, the literary
magazine OF the university.
Ncssrs. 4. T. Glasgow and j. Lewis
Eum8ardner. receivers of the Rockbridge
Company. the promoters OF the boom
town Of Glasgow. OF which General Fiiz
Lee was president. viii sell at public auc.
ten on Ire ttA day OF November all the
real estate OF the company, consisting of
buildings. town lots. and ali other real
Interests. amongst which thece IL much
very valuable mineral property. and sew
eral fine farms This will terminate one
OF the largest boom town enterprises. one
that had as bright prospect as any IN
the South in the palmiest days OF me
boom. when everybody IN the State went
crazy on speculation.
The question of the corps OF c,dets OF
the Virginia Military institute going 10
the Atlanta Exposition on "Virsinil Day"
has been finally settled and the corps
~ leave here On special train on the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-05

J people whom the gentlemen OF the COM
mittee and myself represent. tender you
a cordial welcome to our city.
The historic bell you have In charge
which rang cut the birth Of our country
and whose peals animated our forefathers
win patriotism, Is as sacred 10 those Nv
ing In the state that produced waning
ton Patrick Henry. and others OF reFo-
lutionary days as TO those OF any other
portion OF the country May you and your
precious relic have a prosperJ rs journey,
and may 1t be viewed with growingg
interest by unborn millions IN years 10
come as was Aaron's rod. which budded
In the Jewish sanctuary Of old
Mayor Warwick responded IN Few
happy remarks. tn the course OF which ne
said Pennsylvania knew no Mason &
Dixon5's line. and that the hearts OF the
people Of the Quaker City and II the
keystone State beat in unison with those
OF their fellow-citzens in the Old Do
minion. and he rejoiced that the same
patriotic spirit animated us all. The five
minutes being Up. the train proceeded.
Considerable attention was paid the train
and its people all along the line far down.
AZ rnFDrhIcxsnuRG.
FREDERICKSBURG. VA, Oct. A.
Special.-Never has Fredericksburg seen
tifdl'F cNlpOurlnE OF her cltlIenS lIiall
congregated at the depot this afternoon
to meet, greet and welcome the Liberty
Bell. There were certainly four thou
sand out OF the FIVE or more thousand
Of the citizens present with all the
pomp Of band. military, and civic or
ganizatiOns.
\ committee consisting Of Messrs. John
/. knight, r. ID. Colo. i. :. Wallace. Of
the Common Council OF Fredericksburg,
and Judge James +. Scner, and ". Sey-
mour White. Of the citizens and Messrs
K. Il. Merchant. and X. b. McCauy, OF
the press met the escort Of the Liberty
Bell at Quantico. and Judge Stner, in
few eloquent remarks. welcomed them
TO Virginia.
As the train rolled into Fredericksburg.
there was a shout Of welcome from those
present. and the band played patriotic
airs. Mayor Rowe. ascended the car OF
the Liberty Bell. greeted Mayor Narkick,
and presented AIr. ". Seymour While.
who made a most fitting and appropriate
address Of welcome, which vas responded
to By Mayor Warwick. OF Philadelphia.
As soon as tho speaking was over, Mayor
Warwick and city officials. OF Philadel-
ph a, were taken I'm carriages and car
riod ont TO see the Mary Washington
monument. The crowd filed over tho car
10 see the bell. Babies were set upon II
and finally The enthusiasm burst all
bounds. when q small coiorcd boy was
taken up and set upon the top OF the bell.
Dixie was as wildly applauded as the star
Spangled Banner when played by the
hand
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-05
4 UINED MEETING.
The "Honest Elections Party " OF '"och-
land Elect Delegates tn Convention.

COOCuT,AND c. H.. VA, oct. 4.-Spe-
cfal-A meeting of the Honest Election
marty" composed Of colored citizens,
was held here to-day.
AIR f.. G. Holland was elected chair
man. and Jacob Peasants teolored)
serc, tary. -, :,
4 resolution endorsing Mr.. VIM. NJ.
Flannaean. of Powhatan, as the candl-
date for the state Senate was adopted.
4 motion was made 10 appoint a COM
mittee TO nominate delegates 10 the Hon
81 Election party" convention to be
held. Jointly with FluVanna county, TO
nominate a candidate for the House
nj delegates. This led TO a lengthy
discussion.
The most intelligent OF the cclored peo-
ple present favored the cndorsauon or
the democratic candidate Mr.. James Mil
Ter. of FluVanna.
Frank Scott, ,colored), offered as a
substitute, that this meeting endorse the
Democratic candidate, Mr.. James Miller,
which was lost
The motion TO appoint committee TO
nominate delegates was carried. The
meeting was then addressed by Mr.. VIM.
NJ. Flanagan.
The delegates to the convention TO
nominate a candidate for the House were
chosen. composed partly OF white and
partly OF colored.
Mr. Vaskins Hobson, was then called
for. and addressed the meeting.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-05
CHffRH4N IIIlSON's Plans.
Gossip About the Political Sit alton
Daniel to Open Campaign In Franklin.

Hon. J. TAYLOR Ellyson, chairman OF
the State Democratic Committee. win.
next week. start ont 70 look after cam
paign AFFAIRS IN different parts OF The
state.
There are few factionai cuarres
among the Democrats this year. II al-
WAYS IS 80 when members OF the Legs
latUre are 20 be chosen. out I'm Wash
ington county the party ~ somewhat
divided as usual. but prospects Tor Demo-
cratic success are good. The most seri-
GUS trouble. perhaps. Is up I'm the W IN
chester senatorial dlfricL where Mr
Purcell has been nominated. n Is possible
that this case will be referred 70 the state
Executive Committee for settlement. Tn
some other counties the Democrats have
their disagreements.
Senator Daniel will open the canvass
AZ Rocky Mount. In Franklin county,
next Monday. and H.. is expected that
there will be a great odtpouring Of people
10 hear him. Franklin is one or the
counties where the Democrats Will have
to bring ont their full vote 10 win this
year.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-05

Admiral Bunce's Fleet Seeks shelter In
Hampton Roads from Rough Weather.

NORFOLK. VA, oct. 4.-Special-The
Texas returned to Hampton Roads after
being at sea only a couple OF hours.
The test Of the machinery at slow speed
was satisfactory. Another and more eX-
tended trial trip will Doe made next week.
Rear-Admiral Bunce. with the New
York. Columbia. Minneapolis, Raleigh,
ana Montgomery arrived In Hampton
. Roads AT p. VI. The Texas saluted the
Admirars flag.
Tis squadron encountered heavy wea-
Their en- route, which brought them IN
day earlier. The length Of their stay is
uncertain.
Miss Maggie Chapman, Of Smithfeld,
and Aurelius r. Wishart. Of Portsmouth,
were united I'm marriage to-day in the
aides parior Of the Atlantic Hotel By
Rev. Or !. b. Funston, Of Trinity r. +.
church. Portsmouth. The bride-elect ar
rived IN this city Thursday, was met by
Mr.. Wishart. and escorted 10 the hotel.
and placed In charge Of a lady friend.
No explanation Of the marriage here was
given.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-05
fered by Mr.. Patton. were immedateis
considered aud adopted:

fered by Mr.. Patton. were immema'eis
considered aud adopted:
Resolved. That we. the de'esates ".
the people OF South Carolina, osseH"'eu
in convention for the purpose Oh ila.n ran
ing constitution for free ana Ha.
pendent people. extend our hearty syn
patty to the Cuban patriots no" '""1
Cling for the same precious right
Resolved second, That we car w."
the Federal Government 10 recog"Ne w
Cubans az belligerents as soon Is :,
rules Of international law shali permit,
The following resolution. looking 10 uo,
ing away with session or the re"e,
Assembly this winter. was offered py vi.
Ellerbe. and will be acted upon VINE" '"o
convention reassembles:
Resolved, That. with view 20 sas
the necessity and expense OF holdihs NV
approaching session Of the Generai As-
sembly, Il be referred TO the to"''"','
tees on Finance and Taxation, ana ou
Legislative Department. TO frame anu
present for the consideration OF ''S
convention an ordinance, Hovidlng ioa
such tax lcvies and appropriations as
may be necessary TO carry on the Ssa'.
and county government until the h'se
session OF the General Assembly. 10 ue
held as provided for under tile 'o"-
stitution."
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-05

Grand Confederate Keuni"n-The closing
DAY Of II Great Occasion

TAPPAHANNOCK. VA, oct 4-spe-
cial.-Yesterdays happenings as to the
1'idewa,er Agricultural and Stock AZ
eociation were the most interesting ana
gratifying of the week.
The old veterans reunion was a grand
Affair. and made a gala-day indeed. De
tween three and four hundred of the
Grand old men formed in line on Nam
street at II o'clock. headed by pahd oi
music and Chief of Marshals captain A.
T.. Bagby, while the Sons OF veterans
brought up the rear. They marcheu ~
tho Fair-Grounds, where about 1900 per
so.ns waited TO swell the air with cheer
after cheer as they formed In line IN
front of the grand-stand. where Judge
Tbomas Croxton made an elegant speech
~ welcome. and wac followed by Colonel
T. l.. Farinholt. Colonel W. >. Chrls-
tian. and Major James \. Stubbs, IN
anpropriate and pathetic addresses.
While some of the old vets were lame,
few on crutches. and some with empty
sleeves. they all looked well
and their faces were character
istic of brave and true men
hounteous dinner was prepared fof
tbam which they enjoyed, but not half
go much as the shaking Of hands ana
talking Of old Confederate times. Long
may they live. and longer VIII live III
tho memory of our Southern people, the
noble deeds OF these ana such brave, pa
triotic soldiers. who fought for the Lost
Cause.
The Association is TO be congratulated
unou its entire success at this session.
The order was perfect ior such large
coneourse of people, and was the sub
iect of remark.
There were several races this afternoon.
the principal of which was a running
race. six furlongs. best two tn three,
between William Bernardo Brighton ana
II. T.. Rrockenbrough's Page, which was
won bv Brighton. Also. "A trotting race,
best three in five, which was won by
William W. Browns mare May, with
f. G. Farfax's Ellie G. second.