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The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1897-09-17
CORINTH.

Our community was startled and
shocked last Friday morning by the
discovery of the dead body of Mr.. AL
bert Mcconnell in the field near his
house where he was last seen the after
noon before engaged in digging pota-
toes. Dr. Locke has Immediately sum
moned who pronounced the death as
due to natural causes, presumably APP
popleXy, 1t was evident from the
position Of the body that death must
have been instantaneous and probab-
ly occurred not far from p. m. Thurs
day. The fact that the deceased lived
entirely alone accounts for his death
not being sooner known. As there
were no relatives near, the remains
were tenderly cared for by kind
friends and neighbors and inferred at
the meadow cemetery on Saturday,
after appropriate services at the house
conducted by Revs. Hatch and Sar-
gent Mr.. OTis Hubbard of West
Fairlee, a nephew of the deceased, was
the only relative who could attend the
funeral. Mr. Mcconnell was about
rs years of age and had for the greater
part of his life been a resident of
Corinth where he was universally
loved and respected His later years
were clouded by financial and domes-
tic trouble, but his sunny good nature
was always ready with cheerful
word and kind act for all. Since ''his
time had come" his friends cannot but
be glad that Uncle Albert" was
spared the pain Of lingering illness.
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SOUTH NEWBURY.

Albert Armstrong is in Sherbrooke
this week.
Mrs. NJ. l.. Abbott and daughter
May went to Boston Tuesday.
Misses Nellie and May Doe were in
Wells River Tuesday.
Several persons had the opportunity
of watching Night Blooming Cereus
open Monday night at Mrs. Edison
Does. The blossom was very beauti-
full, measuring nine inches across.
Charles Doe had a fine sheep killed
by the cars Sunday night.
Last Saturday as Mrs, Sarah Garlic
ton of Windsor, attempted to alight
from a carriage at the station the horse
commenced to back, throwing her I'm
der the carriage Mail carrier FOrtier
caught the horse just in time to stop
him from trampling on her. Mrs.
Carleton is IS years old and was con-
siderably SHAKEN up.
Several attended st. Johnsbury fair
from this place this week.
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COPPEREEID

Della and Sidney Harding are away
at school.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo II. Moore of New
bury were at John Whitcomb's last
week. Mrs. Jane Gay accompanied
them home.
VIM. Boyden and family, former res.
idents, from OlcOtt visited in town last
week.
Mrs. Hill Powers sister has gone
away.
Allen BiXby of Manchester is in town.
The new school house grounds at
Miller's Pond are being graded, fenced
aud otherwise improved.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1897-09-17
NEW GOODS AND
Low PriCoS!

We quote few prices in our cotton
underwear.
Night Robes, s 40, .63 100, 1.25 each.
| Skirts, 40, 80 and 80 cents.
Drawers, 90 and 80 cents.
Corset Covers, former price p p now e Is, 10
Also % yards of Crash 70 cents.
10 yards Cotton Diaper 33 cts.
New styles i'll Table Oil Cloth, 15c. per yd.
Half bleached and bleached Table Dam
ask, % cts per yard.
Red Table DamaSk, "a cts. per yard.
Bates best, red Table Damask. 800 D. yd.
White Bed Quilts, former price, G5 cents
now 40 cts.
White Bed Quilts, former price, $1.25
now 80 cts.
Bleached Cotton, "Fruit of the Loom" &c.
Good Brown Cotton, IL cts. per yard.
HammOcks at cost. Ladies' combination
suit of underwear, (Jersey). 40 cts.
Good Batting, cents per roll.
Ribbon Remnants, all prices.
Handkerchiefs, > and 9 cents.
Look at our new line of Winter Hosiery.
We have in our new Fall and Winter sty-
les of wool, cotton and wool, also wash
dress goods.
Good BrOoms, - cts, two for % cts.
COcOanut, cents per package
Brown Bread Preparation, 3 cts. per pkg.
We have just received a new lot of Jelly,
Raspberry, Ounce, Currant, etc. . & 10
THIS SALE commences Sat
urday, Sept. II, and prices will
be good until October 10.
TY ~ TTr TST
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1897-09-17

to close out our Summer
Goods, especially Shirt
Waists and Wrappers. We
have Jest received d large
invoice Of
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1897-09-17
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh that con
tain Mercury,

tain Mercury,
as mercury will destroy the sense of smell
ana completely derange the whole system
when entering it through the mucous sur
faces. Such articles should never be used
except on prescriptions from reputable
physicians, as the damage they will do is
ten fold to the good you can possibly de-
rive from them. Halls Catarrh Cure.
manufactured by F. J. Cheney * Co, To
Iedo, o., contains no mercury, and is tax
en- internally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces of the system.
In buying Halls Catarrh Cure be sure
you get the genuine. 1t is taken inter
nally, and made in Toledo. Ohio. by F. J.
Cheney & Co. Testimonials free.
Sold by druggists, price 75c. per bottle
Halls Family Pills are the best.
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TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN.
nIARY JANE GEoRGF,s EsTATE-

THE undersigned, having been appointed
by the Hon Probate Court for the dis
trict of Bradford, Commissioners to receive,
examine and adjust all claims and demands
of all persons against the estate of Mary
Jane George late of Newbury in said district
deceased, and all claims exhibited in Offset
thereto, hereby give notice that we viii meet
for the purposes aforesaid at w. Smiths
Office in Wells River, Vt, on the 9th day
of July next, from 10 o'clock a. M.
until I O'Clock p m of said day and that six
months from the Goth day of January
4 D., 1898, is the time limited 10y said court
for said creditors TO present their claims
to us for examination and allowance.
Dated at Newbury this 18th day of Sept
A ID, 1897.
~ I FE + Ns ~, = : K ,s1i'., Comms.
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If YOU have ever seen a little child in
paroXysm of whooping cough, or if you
have been annoyed by a constant tickling
in the throat, You can appreciate the value
quick relief 4. T. Clarke; O.. I. An
drews, Newbury.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-09-17
Another Gold Plot.

Another horrible plot of the gold powers
of England has come to light. Their sta
tistician, NJ. G.. Mulhall, has invaded this
country, and has recently written a mag
azine article in which he shows that the
Prairie States" which were the sole hope
of the silver trust in its efforts to capture
the Government last year, have been not
only the most prosperous part of the Unit
ed States, but far more prosperous than
any other spot on the world. Mr.. Null
halls article, it is said, ''reads like tale
from the Arabian Nights 1t shows in
the twelve States upon which the silver
managers relied last year-Ohio. Illinois,
Indiana, Missouri, Michigan, Wisconsin,
Iowa, Minnesota, Kansas, Nebraska and
the Dakotas-an increase in farm area av-
eraging 1,300 acres per day, grain pro-
duction twice as great as that of France,
Germany and Austria, collectively; a
meat production twice as great as that of
France, an. eight-fold increase of grain
production since 1850, and general food
production equal to five times as much for
each person as in the most advanced sec
tions of Europe. 1t can scarcely be ex-
pected that people residing in section so
much more prosperous than that of any
other part of the world are going to resort
to a deprecated currency with which to
pay debts, or attempt to deceive them
selves by increasing the number of their
dollars and at the same time making an
equal decrease in their value.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-09-17
Civil Service Reform.

In issuing an order to the effect that
no removal from any position subject to
competitive examination within the classi-
fed civil service shall be made except for
just cause and upon written charges filed
with the head of the department or other
appointing officer, of which charge the
accused must have full notice with an op-
portnnity to make defense, President Nc
kinley has corrected the very evil which
has heretofore tended to make hypocrit-
ical the entire civil service system. The
previous absence or virtual neglect of
such rule has so facilitated evasions of
the spirit of civil service reform as to
bring the whole thing into more or less
contempt. A strict enforcement of the
new order will not only lift from the
shoulders of Federal officials in RESPONSE
bic positions load of pressure Hitherto
brought to bear by clamorers for office,
thus giving them added time to devote
to their more important duties, but it will
also establish merit and merit alone as
the determining factor in the equation of
public service, and insure that public
money paid in the form of salaries to EN-
ployes in that service shall go to compen-
safe actual and efficient work. The Amer
ican people are ready to subscribe most
heartily to genuine civil service reform.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-09-17
Political Pointers.

The gold Democrats are making large
accessions to their ranks everywhere, and
expect to poll much larger vote this
year than last.
The Populists of the country are thor
oughly disgusted with the treatment
which the Democracy have given them,
and are developing the greatest hostility
to further attempts at fusion.
The director of the United States mint,
who is the best authority in this country
on currency matters, predicts that silver
will fall much lower in the next few
months 1t is already at the lowest point
in it's entire history.
The money in circulation in the United
States has increased about $13O, 600, 900
in the past year, the price of foreign pro-
duets has advanced, and the business of
the country has greatly improved despite
the assertions that nothing but the free
coinage of silver would bring an rncrea Sc
of money or prices to the people of this
country.
The people who attempted to make the
people believe a few months ago that Sec
retary Sherman had passed the period of
active usefulness are saying nothing more
on that subject. Secretary Sherman's s
topics are clear, crisp and vigorous, and
strike responsive chord in the hearts of
every American citizen.
People who are assuming that the re-
cent great gold developments are mere
matter of good luck to those opposing the
16 to / theory are mistaken. 1t IS more
than luck; it is the logic of events. The
fact that the world prefers gold to the
bulky white metal as its medium of eX-
change has stimulated the production OF
gold everywhere until it seems likely to
supply the needs of the world for money
metal.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-09-17
Let the Farmer Think.

The farmers of the country should give
their attention closely to few contrasts.
The free traders made a great row over
the sugar bounty and the tin-plate duty.
Their contention was the sheer imposs-
bility that we should produce our own
sugar and tin. Already every farmer in
America knows that we shall soon pro-
duce all the sugar we consume and save
a hundred millions a year for the tillers
of our soil, and that we are also deep in
the tin plate manufacturing business, and
that long before this presidential term is
out we shall produce in our shops all the
tin plate we want, and there are from
twenty to twenty-five millions year for
American workingmen to earn and dis
tribute. Now, these are the things that
give boom to prosperity. Contrast this
with the vulgar Justification that low sill
yer made wheat low, and all that rotten
ness of the Democratic imagination.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-09-17
Mexico Is Yearnine for Bryan.

This will be an Interesting time for Mr..
Bryan to take his proposed trip to Mex
leo. A late dispatch from the City of
Mexico says:
Exchange on New York rose to-day ON
the fresh drop in silver to 131, and, in
some cases, 40 was asked. Bankers were
in doubt as to what rate to make, in view
of the condition of the silver market. Ex-
change on London went to 21A pence,
the lowest on record, and implying for this
Government in meeting the interest on its
sterling debt loss at the rate of two
million dollars per annum. The Govern
ment can meet this loss by economies and
using the surplus fund, but bankers here
say the time has come when something
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-09-17

creased it's force. The Buckeye Stave Com
pany has larger number of orders than at
any time since its organization and Is putting
men convince me that prosperity has arrived.
The farmers have fine wheat, oat, and nay
er9ps crops and the corn prospects are pa1gn.; itv
PrlceS are good and free-Silver calaMlty
howlers will have hard lines in Ohio this Iall.
Ed L. Vail, Editor ''Vidette."
Passaic. N. J.-There has been marked
Improvement in the factory district of this
city. All the mills are now making fuil tlme
and many run until 9 p.. m. The Manhattan
Print Works (satinet printers), after three
years of idleness, is in full operation Inc
Dundee Woolen Company, which did little OF
no work during Cleveland's Administration.
Is now @ employing its full complement It, OF Of
during 1895 and 1896, but are now enlarging
their plant. The number of operators doing
steady work at this point is now, | think; 30
hony, Editor 'tNews."
Sterling. Ill.-The keystone Mfg. Co., man
ufacturers of agricultural implements, which
usually runs very light at this time of the
year, has been compelled to increase it's force
instead of reducing it. 1t expects to employ a
larger number of men this fall than at any
time in the past three years. Other agrlcul-
tural implement factories report good busi-
ness: The Lawrence Bros. Mfg. concern is
making large addition to its building to be
occupied by an additional manufacturing eS-
tablishment. The Cobb & Drew Rivet and
Nail Factory have a large increase in orders.
There is an unusual activity in the building
of residences in TOWN.. D. John, Editor
"GaZette.'
Brunswick, Mo.-The chief business enter
prises of this place are showing marked inn
provement. The Brunswick Tobacco Works
have increased their force in the manufac-
ture of chewing and smoking tobacco, the de-
mand for this class of goods having increased
materially during the past few months. The
Eagle FIGURING Mills report also an increased
business. Shipments of -four to surrounding
towns and cities are increasing every week,
Indicating that the merchants are buying
more freely. Farmers selling
corn at an advanced price, and there is a
general feeling of satisfaction among the ag-
ricultural element.-H. f. Lincoln, Editor
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-09-17
COVE ERNORS.
-ames A, Mount, Indian,

The business revival in Indianapolis and
throughout Indiana is Enthusiastically gratl1y-
ing. In this city the improvement mas Deen
most marked during the last fortnight, ana
it bears convincing evidence of being sub
stantial and permanent. 1t is not1ceabie IN IN
every avenue of trade, and is so pronounceu
that If is admitted even by whilom prophets
of evil indianapolis is admittedly one OF
the greatest railroad centers in the Unlted
States. and one of the most striking eri-
dences of the lawning of new era of In
dustrial and commercial prosperity Is found
In the fact that the number of loaded cars
offerings to the transportation companies
being sufficient to overtax their equipment
and facilities.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-09-17
WHEATBOOMSTHEWEST
Governors and Mayors Agree that
Prosperity Has Set It's Seal
on the Land.


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1 this generally addressed request
themb being following:
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Good Times on the Way.

The miserable business in which the
partisan organs of the free silver move
ment are engaged when they try to fill
the ears of the people with complaint and
discomfort, and pick up only to magnify
every adverse trade symptom in order to
discourage the return of prosperity for
political purposes, is annoying, but it is
Intellectual. 1t causes decent men to be
indignant, but it is powerless to stay the
oncoming tide. Prosperity has set in, and
there are solid figures as well as hopes to
prove it.
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Prices Go Up in Mexico.

Consul General Joseph G. Dudley, sta
toned at Nuevo Laredo, in communi-
cation to the Department of State says
that as a result of the recent fall in the
price of silver there has been a marked
rise in the price of all commodities in
Mexico. This is true of domestic pro-
ducts. Rents are included in the rise
of prices. He says there has been no
corresponding advance of wages or sal
aries. Labor, he states, stays on it's silver
u
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-09-17
ID. NJ. CIou-h, ~esota.

The business outlook for Minnesota and
The farmers have fair crops, and will re-
,ceive good prices therefor. This assures the
merchants and the manufacturers g0od
cash trade this autumn and winter. Inc
railroads will, in carrying the crops to mar
ket. be able to earn and pay their old-tlme
dividends. Already labor realizes the pen
eft in greater demand for employ ment.
There are at present but few idle men in
Minnesota who desire work. Advancing
prices and better markets, which result from
the farmers improved condition, promise a
still greater demand for labor and an early
advance in wages.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-09-17
MAYORS.
7. d. PheIau, San Francisco.

There is every prospect of business revival
In San Francisco. First the crops have been
large and satisfactory; the prices of fruit
and grain have materially advanced, which
not only has brought increased revenue to
them with confidence and courage. The
local merchants are already feeling the ben
efits of this creation of wealth by the men
by organized and Individual prospecting
which has been very successful, is especially
noteworthy, and it is closely estimated that
our mines will yield at least $40, ,000 900 of
the precious metals this year, as against
$15,0O0,000 last year.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-09-17
si1a, A, Ho1comb. Nebraska.

Nebraska produced in 1896 nearly 300 OOO.-
900 bushels of corn, quite percentage of
crop this year will equal or excel that of
last Her crop of wheat this year is enor-
nous, reaching from forty to fifty million
mand, is being disposed of by farmers at
much more satisfactory prices than have
been received of late. Live stock interests
have assumed large proportions, and are
constantly growing even with the prevailing
low prices. These and many other branches
Of industry add materially to business activ-
ity. NebraSkans have been buying but little
during the period of business depression,
using their means to meet pressing obliga-
tions. They are now beginning to pay.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-09-17
Mp. Snyder. Los Angeles, Cal,

have not as yet observed a material i'm
provement in mercantile lines in this city
over year ago. Throughout Southern Cali
fornia. however, better conditions prevail
The rains last winter and spring were very
heavy. and there have been bountiful crops
of hay, barley and wheat. The pasturage
has been and is good. All farmers expect
to realize good prices for their products this
fall. During the last seven or eight months
there has been an unprecedented amount of
mineral prospecting in Southern California.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-09-17
e M R,rnes. Oklahon,.

Oklahoma has harvested the most bounti-
full crop cf wheat ever produced on like
number of acres. We have a large crop of
corn now made. Prospects are excellent for
a good cotton crop; our peaches and grapes
are not excelled in the quantity or quality
anywhere on earth. Indeed, all the products
of field and farm have been and are being
gathered in great abundance. Oklahoma will
market $40, ,000. 900 worth of these things the
present season. which, at the present in
creased prices, will bring prosperity to the
farmers of the Territory and through them
to all lines of business and trade.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-09-17
T. r. Rooers, Washington.

Abnormally large yields of wheat and bar
belt of eastern Washington, good crop of
hops at moderate prices, in western Wash
ipgton an abundance Of fruit at fraction
above the cost of production in all portions
of the State, supplemented by gold mining
developments along the northern boundary
and the stimulus of the Klondlke discoveries
In Alaska, have united to give the people of
Washington cheerful prospect.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-09-17
lie. crfchton. Seattle, wash.

expect revival of business from the fol-
lowing causes: Our wheat crop is the largest
ever harvested in this State. and prices are
very satisfactory: large mills are being
erected to grind flour for China and Japan
and while the steamship service is first class
yet many more boats will have to be added
to accommodate this Immense flour and mer-
camille trade with the Orient. The Eastern
demand for our cedar shingles is something
enormous, and good prices are being paid.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-09-17

must be DONE A very anxious sentiment
prevails, as the people have come to ex=
pect still further decline in the value of
silver, and many predict that it will be
forced to point where the dollar will be
worth only 30 cents in gold. 1mportations
will be generally reduced and interests of
business affected generally. The Mexican
Government and the country are con-
fronting serious situation, the worst for
many years.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-09-17
Robert r, Smith, Montana.

Our people are strong in the belief that
more prosperous times will prevail in this
State. Our farmers and stOckmen are re-
ceiving good prices on account of failures
and our capitalists are beginning to realize
that legitimate mining is safe as any
other enterprise and produces larger prohts
to the investor.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-09-17
Robert Pratt, Minuespo1s.

The settlement of the tariff question, the
increased prices for our abundant crops, the
more general employment of labor at better
wages, the appreciation of values all along
the line, serve to create among our people
the conviction that prosperity has reached
us These conditions. with the return of con-
dence and a better present trade, would
seem to assure us prosperous business for
autumn.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-09-17
John Macvfcar. De. Moine. Ia.

A good crop of wheat and good prices as
sured by foreign demand give the railroads
good business and assure good balance of
trade in our favor. Iowa has large amount
of corn in cribs and good prospect for the
coming crop, and the situation of wheat has
helped the price of corn considerably. Iowa
has fed, in the last eight months. and is now
feeding, a large number of cattle. This has
made the feeders considerable money.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-09-17
Il. T. Franklin, Arzoua.

The business outlook of this section is
quite promising Phoenix is enjoying a sub
stantial growth; new business houses are be-
ing opened, and substantial buildings are
being erected in all parts of the city. The
three leading industries of Arizona are min
are flourishing. The mines this year will
yield more than any previous year. Cattle
rule higher than for years.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-09-17
c. =. Fellows, TOPEKA. Kan.

Wonderful revival in business and conf
dence in Topeka. The railroad shops and
all factories are running to their full ca
pacity. More buildings have been erected
during the past six months than in the pre-
ceding four years. Money is plentiful. the
interest rates reduced and property changing
hands at increased prices. Practically, no
idle laboring men are in the city.