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The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1897-03-12

lived in various parts of the town for
forty-three years. They have been the
parents of fifteen children eight of whom
are living. All the children but one were
present at the golden wedding of their
parents. One son, Frank, was detained
on account of the illness of his wife.
One sister from Massachusetts, was
present, also two brothers from Hartford.
Levene & Hoyt's Hall was rendered them
for their use and was filed to overlooking
with invited guests. About three hun
dred were present who enjoyed the hours
until two o'clock III festivities. SiXty-hve
dollars in gold, gold headed cane and
numerous other gifts were presented in
a very appropriate manner by Father
Locergan of the Junction. Refreshments
were served and congratulations were
rendered to Mr.. and Mrs. Coutermarsh
upoh the past fifty years of life, and
hoping they would live to celebrate an
other fifty years was the wish of their
many friends.
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CHELSEA.

Nellie Corwin left Monday morning
for a two weeks visit with relatives in
Massachusetts.
Harry O. Flint has bought the Lewis
Whitney farm just beyond the Tun-
bridge line for $500.
The ''Mikado" was played at town
hall Thursday, March 18th, by the So.
RoyaltOn Dramatic Co.
The infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. j. B.
Bacon was baptized at the Congrega-
tional church last Sunday.
The Academy spring term began
March list with over seventy pupils en-
rolled, a large number for this term.
Mr.. and Mrs. Curtis Emery went to
Boston, Monday, to spend the week,
she joining him at So. RoyaltOn where
she came from Montpelier.
c.. Emery and W. p. Townshend
went to Montpelier, Thursday, Mar. 4,
to complete their settlement as admin
istrators of Charlotte Edson's estate.
Monday morning, March LIST, was the
coolest morning of the year, 3S degrees
below zero. February %, 1894, the
mercury fell to 81 degrees below zero.
Mrs. George w. Jackson of Bridge
port, Conn, is visiting her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. n. II. Caswell. Their son, E.
J. Caswell returned to Bridgeport on
Thursday, March 4th, after a two weeks
visit here.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. w. Ware of Hamil-
ton. Ont, arrived in town Wednesday,
March 3D.. They do not expect to re-
turn to Hamilton but will purchase a
farm and live with their sOn-in-law,
Sidney Grant.
Oliver J. Perkins was in town last
week visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
+. NJ. Perkins. Saturday evening sew
eral young people attended his twenty
sixth birthday party. He has returned
to Barre to resume his work as clerk in
the Avenue House.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1897-03-12
ORFORDVILLE.

Miss Edith Child of Bath has been
visiting Mrs. Z. w. Cushman.
Mrs, S. r. Morrison is in quite poor
health.
Mr.. and Mrs. Baker of Haverhill
visited at S. R. Morrison's last week.
Fred Bailey has gone to Albany, N.
Y. to attend business college.
Mrs. a. L. Pierce and son Charlie
have been spending a few days with
her sister in Piermont.
The Rooster trial. was very success
full. G. F. Whitman was tried for
stealing rooster of Walter Horton,
but was finally cleared. Much fun for
all those present.
Town meeting passed off quietly,
Selectmen, G. n. Russell, Harry Nor
rison, Warren Crafts; Town Clerk, j.
Bailey; Tax collector d. c. Clark;
Road agent, Asa Sanborn.
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WEST TOPSHAM.

Mrs. Kate Newton of Hartford re-
turned to her home last Monday.
H. NJ. Jackson and wife returned
from Groton last week Friday.
E. G. Poole was in East Barre last
Monday assisting W. e. Poole in mov-
ing to his new store.
A few Of those who were called to
Burlington will go to Montpelier next
week.
N. d. Wood was on the sick list the
first of the week.
The other sick ones are convalescing.
r. NJ. Harvey and wife of Montpe-
lier visited at w. B. Bagleys the first
of the week.
Dufur & Smith were at home over
Sunday as was G. M. Tubbs.
Miss Jennie Collins is better so as to
ride out.
Mrs. Walter Burgin of Washington
has been stopping with Mrs. L. F. San
born few days.
This side of the hill did not turn out
largely to town meeting.
N. P. Philbrick assisted at the Cream
cry during the recent illness Of l.. f.
SanbOrn.
Topsham showed some of its old
time feeling at the recent town meeting.
All were crazy or nearly so and the
balance were foolish. Nearly every
office changed holders-some old
timers were (w)rung in and good and
new timers (w)rung out. A pandemOn-
ium reigned during the whole meeting
and but few were satisfied.
Orange was not slow in the hub-bub
business through the day.
Mrs. E. w. Eastman, who recently
with her husband removed to Warren,
N. H., from this place, was brought
here for interment and the funeral held
at the church last Sunday, Rev. E. w,
Hatch of East COrinth officiating. There
was large congregation OF sympa-
thizing friends. Mrs. Eastman was an
only child of the late William Rogers
and was born and always lived here I'M
til last fall when she removed as above
stated. She was highly esteemed for
her Christian virtues, being a constant
attendant at the house Of worship and |
ever ready to do her part in every good
work.
At this writing "wednesday morn
ing) DR.. II. /. Watson is dangerously |
i'll with typhoid pneumonia and his |
recovery is considered very doubtful |
by his attending physicians. His !
father and mother from Montpelier,
and his sister from Waterbury are
with him, also other friends and |
relatives, doing all possible for him.
Thursday morning, Doctor still liV-
ing.
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WARREN.

Town meeting passed off very quiet
as usual and chose the following Off
GERS, Clerk, G. E. Smith; Selectmen, J.
Jewell, A. F. Bartlett, J. F. Merrill;
Road Agent, C. G. Fouts. All demo-
Gratis.
Mrs. Z. W. Eastman died Friday.
E. w. Eastman and J. Z. Davis carried
the remains to West Topsham for bur
ial in West Topsham cemetery. The
funeral was held i'm the church Sunday
with large circle of mourners.
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Bank Must Pay Assessment.

Boston, March 6.-The judgment of the
New Hampshire circuit court in the
action brought here by Edward Haw-
hins, receiver of the Indianapolis Nat
tonal bank, VS.. the First National bank
of Concord, N. H., holding the defen-
dant as liable as a stakeholder of the
plaintiffs bank to an assement amount
ing to $4,000, made by the comptroller
of the currency, has been affirmed by
the United States court of appeals here.
The Concord bank claimed the purchase
of the stock by its directors in May, 1894,
as an investment, did not render them
liable.
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Canard From Mexico.

City of Mexico, March S.-The
story telegraphed to the United States
that bitter feeling existed among Mex
leans on account of the demand for
restoration of the flags captured from
american troops in the war of 1S47, and
that American ladies are insulted in the
streets, is a pure Justification. No re-
quest has been made for the flags, nor
has any commission appeared here from
the United States.
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Another Flood Imminent.

Cincinnati, March 1O.-The Ohio and
Licking valleys are again threatened
with serious floods. Heavy rains the
last two days have caused the rivers to
rise rapidly and the danger of general
inundation is very great. The Wabash,
Missouri. Ohio. and Licking rivers are
an no to danger points.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1897-03-12
Working on Tariff BiIl.

washington, March 9.-The Republi-
tan members of the ways and means
committee of the house are working
industriously to complete the tariff bill.
Three sessions of the committee will be
held daily until it is perfected. With
the exception of the wool and sugar
schedule all the others are now more or
less complete.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1897-03-12
CANADIAN AbIegatc Appointed.

London March S.-A dispatch to The
Times from Rome says: The pope
has decided to send Monsignor Merry
Del Val as apostolic delegate to Canada.
Ry sending one so closely attached to
his person, the pope gives exceptional
assurance of his special personal inter
est in the welfare of Canada.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1897-03-12

June is the Date FiNet-Prisoner Shows
His Innocence.
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ORANGE.
[ C. Moves lost a cow last week.

|. c. Noyes lost a COW last week.
Mrs. G. Y. Barnes has the jaundice.
Bert Retell is very sick with the
measles.
A. H. Goodrich and G. J. Cook are
also on the sicklist.
Mr.. hurry Martin, wife and daugh-
ter visited at A. S. Martins last Satur-
day.
Rev. c. II. Merrill, secretary of the
Vermont Home Missionary Society,
will occupy the pulpit next Sunday.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1897-03-12

It is surprising what a ''wee bit of a
thing can accomplish. Sick headache,
constipation, dyspepsia, sour stomach,
Wits Little Early Risers. Small pill.
Safe pill. Best pill A. T. Clarke G. l..
Andrews.
The Progress., 1897-08-14

Response, by Mr.. J. c. CAM, Ouachita
Parish.
PROGRAMME AND COMMITTEES AN
NoUNCEMENTs.
Adjourn to 8 P. NJ.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
( Evidences OF improvements. in Agricul-
ture in North Louisiana,
BY Capt. J. NJ. WHITE, Lincoln Parish.
Farm Dairying and Importance Of Bet
ter Dairy stock
BY Maj. J. SHAW JONES, Ouachita
Parish.
Tobacco in North Louisiana,
By Mr.. Z. L. GLADNEY, Morehouse
Parish.
Ad iourn to p. M.
QUESTION Box DISCUSSION.
SEPTEMBER 9th, 10 A. NJ.
Shall we Fence our Crop or our Stock?
By Judge L. NJ. EMORY, Lincoln Par
ish.
Leguminous Crops,
BY Prof. W. r. DoDsoN, State Univer-
sity and A. & NJ. College.
Influence of Improved Implements
upon Modern Agriculture,
BY Hon. JOHN DYMoND, Plaquemine
Parish.
Relation OF the State to Agriculture,
By His Exce1lency MURPHY J. FOSTER,
Governor of Louisiana.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Forage Crops,
By Ivy WATSON, North Louisiana Ex-
pertinent Station, and President E. T.
SELLERS, OF Union.
Agencies at Work in Behalf OF Farm
ers,
BY Hon. J. G. LEE, Commissioner OF
Agriculture and immigration.
QUESTION Box DISCUSSION, S P. NJ.
The Progress., 1897-08-14
BREAD CAST UPON THE WATER
Rich Reward of Poor Coal Miner for
an Act of kinlnesa.

an Act OK A1nunc99.
A special to the New York Journal and
Advertiser from Hazelton, Pa, says:
John Mcdonald, a poor coal miner of
Jeanesville, a suburb of this city, is now
thankful that he extended hospitality
to an apparently poor and ragged rela-
tive few days ago. For this act Of
the will of a relatire in Grassvalley,
Cal, SIS, 900, with yearly income of
many thousands more.
Arthur Mcdonald, the deceased rela-
tive, was an early settler in this section
and in 1853, firing Of the coal regions,
went to California, accompanied by his
brother George and half sister.
From the first he prospered, but all
trace of the trio was lost to the eastern
relatives. He became interested in sew
era1 gold mines and was owner of the
Hudson Bay mine, which was bon
ANA.
Two years ago Arthur Mcdonald,
wishing to know whether the relatives
In the cast were worthy of sharing his
wealth in the event of his death, sent
his brother George hither, disguised as
q poor and helpless beggar soliciting
help. He called On John Mcdonald, in
-
family to support and was not over
burdened with wealth, but he welcomed
the relative and gave the best he had in
the house. The uncle left shortly after
ward apparently satisfied that at least
one of the relatives was deserving of q
share in the legacy.
He left for New York city to visit an
other nephew, but the reception was of
a different character from that received
In the coal region, and he was told to
move on. The result is that this one
has been cut off in the will with S25.
Mr.. Mcdonald has received word of the
death of his uncle Arthur, and also
other letters and copy of the will, the
latter now being in the hands of Rev
Mr.. FitzInaurice in New York city The
latter was first communicated with by
the bishop Of the Grassvalley diocese to
establish the identity of the Jeanesville
miner, which is now complete.
The Progress., 1897-08-14
Fifth Annual Meeting will be Held on
the Grounds of the North Louis
lana Expo riment Station,
Calhoun, La, September 9Th, 9th and
10th, 1897.

The following is the programme
for the Fifth Annual Meeting of the
North Louisiana Agricult'l Camp
Meeting and Fair. Every effort
has been used t. make this occa-
sion one of pleasure and profit to
the visiting farmers. The pro-
gramme is extensive and covers
the subject now agitating the
minds of the progre, sive farmers.
The Station has provided ample
facilities for this occasion. The
auditorium, with a seating capaci-
ty for 1900 people, will be used for
the meetings. The agricultural
hall is provided with tables and
shelves for the display Of exhibits
Over one hundred stalls and pens
have been erected for the care of
live stock. Wells have been pro-
vided, both on the grounds and in
the camp. Pastures will be OPEN
ed for the use OF the stock of Wis
iting farmers. A piece Of woods
belonging to the Station and near
the grounds, has been arranged
Tor camping, and it is earnestly
desired that farmers rom all over
North Louisiana will come in wag-
ons, bring their p-ovisions, and
camp during this 'casion. The
expense attending this meeting
will thus be no Ii, ,rc than living
at home.
1t is hoped, thc-c ore, that a
large number of farmers will lay
aside all cares for three days and
come and camp o the Station
grounds, and enjoy TIC discussion
prepared for them, and witness
the superb exhibits gathered from
all over North Louisiana.
1t is further requested that every
farmer bring something to exhibit.
The comparison of products is
wonderful stimulant to progress
sive farmers and few know what
they can produce until thrown into
competition with others. Bring.
therefore, the best products of the
farm. A good premium fund has
been secured and the list of prem
lums will soon be published and
distributed.
Each night will be devoted to
discussion of questions pertaining
to agriculture, that may be placed
in the Question Box. By these
discussions much detailed and
practical Information may be OBJ
tanned.
Railroads will give reduced
daily rates. Let every farmer
come and bring his wife and
children.
PROGRAMME.
The times., 1897-04-07
BROKERS' FIRM DISAPPEARS.
Dean .& Co. Close on a Sheriff..
Attachment.

New York, April 6.-The sheriff is in
poss ession OF the offices Of the "E. $.
Dean Company at No. 35 Broadway
The men who said they were bankers
and brokers'" under that title cannot be
found, nor can any assets be discovered,
although the amounts the concern OBJ
tained from small investors by cunning
advertisements are said to aggregate mil
lions OF dollars.
There is revealed a most gigantic and
far-reaChing combination of bankers and
brokers' or bucket-shop operators whose
network covers almost the entire country,
and which has reduced to fine art the
trick of obtaining money from small in
vestors, to be used in alleged speculations
An attachment for 81 800 was granted
late Saturday afternoon in favor OF Theo-
dore b. Thompson, on assigned claims for
money deposited in the company last Sep
tcmber by Frederick F., Joseph W. C. and
Emma E. Seavey. All of these persons are
unknown.
lie assets of the firm consisted merely
OF some cheap office furniture, yet the
concern was Incorporated under the laws
of New Jersey, with q nominal capital of
81 900 900. Persons familiar with the
operations of the company say the losses
to the lambs throughout the country
may reach So 600, 900.
The times., 1897-04-07
The Spark Elnmes.

Senator Hanna's spark, which dropped
into the Senate and blazed up. Monday, in
the Rivera resolution, was once more
aflsme Yesterday, in connection with Sena-
tor Morgan s resolution to recognize Cuban
helhgereucy. The debate, as far as it
went, for it was cut off 10y the regular
order at O'Clock, gave evidence of the
interest which the friends of humanity in
our national duty in the premises, and
the equal interest which the friends Of
Spain In the same body are taking to
prevent action.
The sharp exchange of parliamentary
shets between Senators Morgan and Hale
VIII i,e found detailed in our news columns
aud need not he discussed here. The ac-
count Of them will he useful reading. as
Indicating the attitude of two very i'm
portant leaders OF opinion, who are likely
TO he much and antagonistically in evil
dencc before the Cuban question is finally
disposed OF
In his speech supporting the resolu
ton, Senator Morgan suggested that war
ships might be better able to produce
results in the investigation at Havana OF
the murder of American citizens than
lawyer will he likely to, aud in that opinion
we do not Doubt that the American people
are very mucb OF one mind with Senator
Morgan
The times., 1897-04-07
Prosperity Election Returns.

Prosperity Election Returns.
Budding spdngtime comes with its prom
Use OF the harvest. 1t makes different
sorts OF promises TO various parties and
people 1t brings the redemption of two
great Western cities from the evils Of gov
the trusts and monopolies It offers the
picture OF nearly Democratic sweep in
the Ohio municipal elections. Republican
metropolis swing into line for the cause
of the people and even the little town
OF Canton goes back on its favorite son.
Chicago. the great metropolis OF the oc-
cident. reverses its November verdict, and
there is Joy among the American masses.
while sad awakening knowledge that
the national political situation is loaded
pervades the palaces OF Wall street and
the sunIptuous castles of the millionaires
What Is the reason for all this? The
answer Is simple and plain, In consent
ing TO the election OF the Republican Presi-
Dental candidate, to the extent it did con-
sent, the country asked for the bread of
prosperity. and in place Of that boon has
been struck with the sharp stones of tariff
agitation; an infamous protection meas
ure constructed by and fer the sole bene-
fit OF trusts ind mOnopoies; the suppress
sion of the House OF Representatives, and
an apparent continuation Of the detestable
foreign pulley of Cleveland and olney.
The country, including Republican as
well as Democratic constituencies, cries
out against the corrupuons and oppres-
sicns of the Dingley bill; againstthe brutal
isra and contempt Of law and decency by
which it was 'jammed through the House
OF Reed and against the closing of that
body TO the business of the people
Tie country sees in all these outrages,
condensed into the short history of an
Administration but one month in power,
the reasons why promised prosperity has
not and cannot come. They are voting and
upsetting things in consequence. They
are more than likely 10 keep at it until
something drops
The times., 1897-04-07
Natures Object Lesson.

| In the terrible flood season OF this spring
| of 1897, Nature offers to the people of
the United States an object lesson on the
subject of forest preservation. The great
central valley of the continent, from the
headwaters OF the Mississippi 10 the Gulf
of Mexico, is today suffering because the
| forest cover, once holding back the melted
snow OF the north and north west, has been
| destroyed. The lesson should not toe lost
and il should have immediate effect in
the legislative and executive coasidera-
tion of national forest policy, which, ut
length, it appears we are to have.
With regard to the thirteen forest ,eser-
vations created in February, and amount
ing to over 10000, 900 acres. there may
be reason for assuming that individual or
local hardships were involved, aud, to the
extent that these may be susceptible of
remedy without causing greater hard
ship to the larger interest OF the whole
area, whose climate and photographic con-
ditions are sought to be conserved, it may
be well 10 revise the original riders in mat
ters of detail.
In doing this, however, neither the Con-
gress nor the President should for a mo-
ment lose sight of the fact that If our
remaining forests are to be conserved for
tie benefit of agriculture and future popu-
a,
once. 1t is susceptible Of demonstration
that, under an intelligent forest policy and
management, the annual products of our
timber resource could be made far greater
in quantity than the present average
increment of growth, under no manage
ment, and under conditions of general de-
struction and pillage. 1t is not neces-
sary that forests on Government lands
should be withdrawn from use or reason
served from utter extinction, they must
be placed under the protection Of scien-
tific forest organization, and admins
tered in much the way that government
forests are in other civilized countries.
The general dangers to the country, al
ready recognized as incidental to reckless
deforestation, are of more Importance tnan
local interests of lumber men, miners, or
prospectors- The latter should have con-
sideration wherever it can be accorded
without undue sacrifice of the principle
OF forest preservation, and not to any
greater extent
The times., 1897-04-07
A Pertinent Question.

We call the attention OF the Hon. Thomas
B. Reed and the able bodied members of
the House OF Representatives to the sub
joined rule OF the House:
Rule 4 UaieSS specially ordered by the
House the Speaker shall appoint, at flte COM
meacement or each Congress, the following
standing committees, Uiz.::"
This rule is mandatory. 1t admits OF
the one construction that at the beginning
of each Congress the Speaker must APP
point the standing committees, unless the
House specifically directs him to do other
wise. The House now in session has
given no such direction
In spite Of this, Speaker Reed refuses
to appoint the committees. Being per-
sonally opposed TO the consideration Of
any general legislation at this session of
Congress, he deliberately sets out to yio-
late a rule of the House of Representa-
tives, which. SO far as that body is con-
cerned, is law. The Republican ma
jority, 10y their silence. support him Is
there no Democrat on the floor brave
enough to rise in his place today and call
the attention OF the country to this mon
strous invasion of the rights OF the repre-
sentatives of the people?
The times., 1897-04-07

dation of entries made at their respective
ports, of any merchandise arriving thereat
after the first day of April, 1897 These
directions are not to be applied to mer-
cbandise purchased and directed by the
owner to be shipped prior to the date
named. Otherwise, all entries are to be
stamped, subject to change of rates if
required by law"
This is specimen OF departmental exec
utive madness that would be amusing if it
were Tot desperately dangerous. In ex-
actly the same way, upon the same line
OF reasoning, we will suppose that bill
abolishing capital punishment had been
damned through" one House and was
pending in the other; that upon unofficial
nouce, by hearsay. of the fact, the a t.
torney General should order marshal,
about to execute a Federal prisoner, to
ignore the law and the sentence. and to
reserve the condemned and stamp him with
the legend, subject TO change OF penalty
if required by lawe''
The underlying principle of the usurpa-
ton is the same in the real and in the
supposed case.
The times., 1897-04-07

1t is doubtful if the car is really the
personal power he appears to be when
Vi Tcd from the outside. What bet ween a
crystailzed bureaucracy aud a powerful
secret oligarchy of the high nobility, his
hands must be effectually tied in many
directions. IL. therefore, may be question
ed If the Russian policy in relation to
Greece necessarily reflects the personal
sentiments or wishes of the Emperor
Nicholas A late report represents him as
having secluded himself in his bedroom
and refusing to see anyone. even his
mother. De may be 'slienated." as the re-
port hints: or he may only be dis gusted with
the truculent role he has been compelled To
play toward his friends, the royal family
OF Greece