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The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1898-05-06
Dine to CareIessness.

Gardner, Mass, May 4.-Charles Ryan
and Mark Myers were discussing the war
situation in a hotel at Otter river Sunday
afternoon, when Ryan pulled a revolver
to illustrate how he would treat the
Spaniards. In flourishing it about the
weapon discharged, the bullet taking
effect in Myers side. Ryan thought the
weapon was not loaded, and when he
realized what he had done he was crazed
with grief. Myers wound is very Sc
rious as the bullet penetrated the alb
dominal cavity. Ryan has not been
arrested.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1898-05-06
At a Moments Notice.

Tampa, May At is now almost GER
tain that Brigadier General Wade will
have active command of the United
States troops in Cuba. Both Generals
Wade and Shafter WILL it is thought
accompany the expedition, but the latter
although the ranking general, will not
direct the movements of the troops in the
field. Arrangements for the embark
alton of the troops are being pushed
with the utmost vigor. Nearly every
regiment in the camp had a rigid inspec-
ton yesterday, and instructions were
given to have everything in shape for
breaking camp on short notice.
1t is hardly possible that the forces
will be actually en- route for Cuba be-
fore the first of next week, as but four
of the necessary transports are as yet
on hand.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1898-05-06
IN THE BALANCE.
The Spanish Dynasty Is on
Severe Trial.

SURPRISING Onward Signs by Military
Severitv-Le, % tors Discuss the Mat
ter-Ministers Blamed For the Disaster
at Manila.
Madrid, May 4-The floor and galleries
of the congress dover house, were
crowded at yesterdays sitting, and some
lively scenes ensued. Mr.. Salmeron
said that before questioning the govern
ment the house ought to pay its tribute
OF admiration to SPANS heroic sailors
at Cavite. adding: when it has been
ascertained how much blood has been
shed and how much money has been eX-
pended, it will be necessary to establish
the responsibility attaching to the crown
as we'll as to the least citizen
Murmurs of protest followed this re-
mark. The president of the chamber
called Salmeron to order and directed
his attention to the article of the con-
stitution, declaring the inviolabillty OF
the crown.
Salmeron continued, demanding 1nfor-
nation as to the defenses in Manila bay
and insisting that this was the question
which should be discussed After the
government had given its explanations
he criticised the monarchical govern
ments of the last half century, notably
that Of the restoration, declaring that
they were responsible for the present
situation
Mr.. Silvela interposed: 1--WE are now
threatened with an important dictator
ship inspired by the genius of the dis
cipIes of Loyola" remark which pro-
voked protests from the government
benches.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1898-05-06

Humansville, No, May Sat Jerico,
Cedar county, a tornado killed Is per-
sons outright and fatally injured five or
six more. The Methodist church and
several houses were destroyed.
Twelve houses were blown over at
Walnut Grove and one woman fatally
injured.
waubleau, a village in Hickory county,
suffered seriously from the same cy-
clone.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1898-05-06
To Mr.. and Mrs. j. j. ParshIey on her Six
tieth Birthday.


Dear friends we pray, accept tonight,
/ Our greeting kind and true;
AS sixty years of times swift flight
We would with you review.
That you no joy may ever miss,
Our earnest wishes take;
Your friends and neighbOrs speak IN this
Accept it for their sake.
You are not old, but still you feel
That surely by your way,
The lengthening shadows eastward steal,
For youth has passed away.
Lies spring was fair, its summer bright
And blessings every day,
OF iOy and love and friendships light,
Have cheered your onward way.
Now at this milestone as you stand
Crowned with the wealth of years,
Your still unbroken household band,
Lies richest gift appears.
o, not so fair can ever seem
The beauty of the spring,
The summers robe of vivid green,
As the SplendOr autumn brings.
When stores of ripened fruit and grain,
Her lavish hand doth pour,
And gorgeous cOlorS crown again
All natures beauty air.
So now, though youth for you is DER
And nOOntlQeS summer neat
May you in life's rich garnered store
Find Joy more deep and sweet.
And looking backward at the years
Ger which your feet have trOd,
See now, through all their smiles and tears
The guiding love of God.
The past with JOY has crowned your brow,
Hope gilds your future DAYS.
LifeS discords cen seem blended now
In one sweet song of praise.
So gathering close the cherished band.
OF home and friends so dear;
Dear friends at three-scOre as you stand,
We gladly meet you here.
And if adown the vale of years
Your steps at length must travel,
May perfect peace" allay all fears
And trust dispel each dread
And when "Our Father calls at last
At noon or quiet even,
Oh may you all, earth'S meetings past,
Together meet in heaven.
MRS MARY W. PARKER.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1898-05-06

Washington, May 4.-The fate of
Manila is still in doubt. Everywhere the
faith is strong that the stars and stripes
now float over the capital city of the
Philippines, making Commodore Dew
ey's victory over the Spanish forces
complete; but this is only speculation,
for no reliable information to this effect
has been received, either in this country
or in EIuroDa
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1898-05-06
First Heavy Artillery.

Boston, May 4.-The majority of the
men of the First heavy artillery now at
Fort Warren, are ready for the United
States service. Few of the men have
been rejected for physical reasons, and
those who are not to enlist are side
tracked for causes best known to the
captains. II has been decided not tC
muster i'll the regiment until the whole
number necessary has been qualified be-
fore the surgeons.
1t is expected that two-thirds of the
original regiment, as it was organized
in the militia, will enlist
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1898-05-06

and possibly General Martin Campos.
Even General Polavioja has more chance
than General Weyler. Such dictator
ship would take the form of comforting
the premiership on one of these generals,
with full mowers.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1898-05-06
Thanks of Congress.

Washington, May Representative
Grout of Vermont, of whose district
Commodore Dewey is a native, has in
PRODUCED this resolution: THAT the
thanks of congress are due and hereby
rendered to Commodore George Dewey
and the officers and seamen of the
Asiatic squadron by him commanded
for the heroism and skill displayed by
them in the total destruction of the
Spanish fleet in the harbor of Manila
and the capture of the city and the
planting Of the American flag in the
capital of the Philippines"
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1898-05-06
Combat of Four Hours.

London, May 3-The Madrid CORE
spondent of The Times gives this de-
scriptlon of the engagement at Manila
1.-THE Olympia, Boston, Raleigh, Con-
cord, Petrol and the Monicacy entered
the bay under cover of darkness by the
smaller and safer Bocachica channel.
The forts of Corregidor island gave the
alarm by firing on the intruders, but
they seemed to have inflicted no serious
damage. The American squadron moved
up the bay, and at o'clock in the morn
ing appeared before Cavite. Here, ly-
ing under shelter of the forts, was the
Spanish squadron.
Admiral Montojo, a few days before,
went to Subig bay to look for the enemy,
but, learning that they were vastly su-
perior force, had prudently returned
and placed his ships under the protec-
ton of the forts. This was his only
chance of meeting the enemy on some
thing like equal terms, and 1t did not
suffice
Soon the Americans opened fire. The
Spaniards replied vigorously and the
combat continued without interruption
for four hours, during which time the
Don Antonio de Ullon was sunk, the
Castillo and Mindanao were set on fire
and the Reina Maria Christina and the
Don Juan De Austria were seriously
damaged. One or two smaller craft
were scuttled by their crews to escape
capture. Others took refuge in a neigh
boring creek emptying into Baker bay,
where presumably the American ships
were not able to follow them; but not
one surrendered"
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1898-05-06
VIII Not Intervene.

London, May S.-The Vienna CORE
spondent of The Times says: I'm we'll
informed circles it is positively denied
that the powers will intervene at this
juncture; nor has any agreement been
arrived at for mediation at any future
time. The disparity of views is consid-
cradle enough to render highly improb-
able the cooperation of all six powers
in any diplomatic step, either in Madrid
or Washington"
German papers do not comment upon
the American victory at Manila, but
opinion prevails in political quarters that
the United States has gained the prize
it had in view.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1898-05-06
Supplies For Dewey.

San Francisco, May 3.-George H.
Grifing, pay inspector, U. S. N, has re-
ceived instructions from the navy de-
partment to charter a packet now in
port to take coal and supplies at once to
Commodore Dewey's fleet at Manila.
The Australia, which is now here, is in
perfect order and ready to leave as soon
as she can be loaded, and Mr.. Grifting
at once chartered this vessel from
Spreckles Bros. The figure at which the
steamer is chartered is not given. The
Australia is of $500 tons and capable of
steaming Is knots an hour.
Mr.. Griffing has also opened negotia-
tons for the big steamer China Of the
Pacific Mail and it is believed she will
go later and will be used as a transport
ship to carry California troops to Coop
crate with Commodore Dewey in the
conquest of the Philippines and hold the
islands during the continuance of war.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1898-05-06
Under Martial Law.

Madrid, May 3.-The civil governor of
Madrid has posted on the walls of the
home office the customary proclamation
intimating that the civil authorities con-
slider that the circumstances justify their
handing over to the military authorities
the mission of keeping order.
Lieutenant General Daban, captain
general of Madrid, has assumed charge.
The measure has been taken in conse-
quence of the attitude of the political
parties. The whole garrison is ready in
barracks.
Considerable surprise and disappoint-
ment has been caused by the destruction
done by the American fleet, as it had
been officially stated that the authori-
ties at Manila had received 60 tOrpedoes
and heavy guns to strengthen the coast
defenses, particularly the defenses COM
handing the two channels on the right
and left of Corregidor island.
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War Paint On!

Never before well equipped for service
You have but to visit to be convinced that your needs
all be supplied. Dress Goods in Gnghams Prints, Percaes,
Lawns Musns, Serges, CaShees, Henriettas Novelties,
etc., great display Remember there is nothing stock to
please you only too glad to order especially Large in
voice Of Wrappers at prices that please. Fancy Silks and
Handsome Gmps to match all goods Gloves, Laces, Hand
kerchiefs CosetS Belts and ParaSo. Extra fine assortment
Of Portieres Rugs and Carpets. You need such
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1898-06-09
On the Safe Side.

doc" said man who had approached one
ct the surgeons of the recruiting stations,
wish you'd examine me and see if Tn eli
gible for enlistment - -
you must file your application in the reg.
ular way with the officer in charge" replied
the surgeon.
II haven't time to do that just now,' the
stranger replied. t'Why can't you take a
LOOK at me =, and see what my chances are,
know"
"Well, take off your coat and vest, and let
me Th [sten to your heart the first thing
An said the surgeon, after he had lis
tened for a moment, .sthere isn't any use 60
ing on in your case. You'll never do. Why,
all'
'"Hurrah for war;" yelled the man who
and hurried into the Street. *War! War!
War! Down with the towards who don't
want blood! Hurrah for the crush of mat
ter and the wreck of worlds!"- Cleveland
Leader.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1898-06-09
HUMOROUS.

The dyspeptic mans stomach isn't
always in good trim when it's in ''apple-
pie order"
A Defense.-First Critic.-"There's
no excuse for that man trying to play
Hamlet" Second Critic-"Yes, there is!
He's getting paid for it.''-Puck.
Geographic Up to te.-'"Tellthe class
what an island is, Sammy" 'Yes'm; an
island is body of land surrounded by
United States battleships. Chicago
Record. %.,"%.5 .@.....,' w., .
"Some are ready to so to war the mo-
ment they are needed remarked the
observer of men and things, land others
| the moment they are3not needed DE-
troit Journal.
Governor Of the Prison-''Whatis the
cause Of this unseemly delay?" Jailer
THAT expert headsman you engaged
from. the medical school is steriHzing
the ax."-Brooklyn Life.
Niece-"And what is your business
out west, Uncle Jack? What do you
deal ." Uncle Jack (east on visit)--
':Why, L deal in Arizona Peters faro
parlors, gal."-Judge. T. ...:
Nervous Old Lady Ito deckhand on
steamboat) Steamboatman, is
there any fear of danger?"' Deckhand
(carelessly)-"Plenty of fear, ma'am,
but not bit of danger" Harlem Life.
Hicks 'Dumleigh is not what you
would call brilliant conveHsationalist."
Wicks-'No; but then, there is one
thing in his favor. He is never troubled
by. having. people: plagiarize his good
thing Boston Transcript.
Crawling Out of It;-"George, was all
that talk you got off in your sleep last
night strictly diplomatic?" IL sup
pose so. What did 1 say?" "Oh, a lot
of gibberish. All I remember is that
you seemed to. place a great deal of
stress on a queen full" ''Eh? Oh, yes;
that was in reference to some idle ru-
NOR from Madrid. '-Cleveland Plain
Dealer. ..:
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An ARMY and NAVY.

been wanting. The Northern Pacific has
it. 1t contains cut Of the Maine, map of
Cuba, list Of U. S. and Spanish naval YES
sells, interior drawings of a battleship, illus
trations of U. S. and Spanish ships, glossary
Of navy and army words, table of distances,
commanders of U. S. ships and army corps,
lists of U. S. regiments and their comm an
ders and other information very useful
and valuable at this time. The book fits
the vest pocket and is up to date Send
Chas. S. Fee, general passenger agent,
N. ?. Ry., st. Paul, Mimi, ten cents and the
book is yours.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1898-06-09
The Pioneer Limited

Is the name of the only perfect train in the
world, now running every night between
St. Paul and Minneapolis and Chicago, via
the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Rail
way-the pioneer road of the West in
adopting all improved facilities for the
safety and enjoyment of passengers. An
illustrated pamphlet, showing views of
beautiful scenery along the route of the
Pioneer Limited, will be sent free to any
person upon receipt Of two-cent postage
stamp Address Geo. II. Heafford, General
Passenger Agent, Chicago, ILL.,
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1898-06-09
Not Hereditary.

Gottrocks-They, tell me your son is be-
coming quite a poet I didn't know the ten
der passion ran in your family.
Billuns-It don't run in the family. |
think John was left that.way by the scarlet
fever. The doctor says everybody that has
it is always affected some way:-Chlcago
Evening News.
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STRONG STATEMENTS.
Three Women Relieved Of Female
Troubles by Mrs. Pinkham.

From Mrs. A. w. SMITH, 50 Summer
St., Biddeford, Me-:
''For several years 1 suffered with
various diseases peculiar to my sex.
Was troubled with a burning sensation
across the small of my back, that all
gone feeling, was respondent, fretful
and discouraged; the least exertion
tired me. I tried several doctors but
received little benefit. At last de-
cided to give your Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound a trial. The ef-
feet of the first bottle was magical.
Those symptoms Of weakness that I
was afflicted with, vanished like vapor
before the sun. cannot speak too
highly of your valuable remedy. It is
truly boon to woman"
From Mrs. MELISSA PHILLIPS, Lex
ington, Ind, to Mrs. Pinkham:
"Before began taking your medicine
I had suffered for two years with that
tired feeling, headache, baclzache, no ap-
petite, and a rundown condition of the
system. I could not walk across the
room. Ihave taken Jour bottles of the
Vegetable Compound, one box of Liver
Pills and used one package of Sanative
Wash, and now feel like a new woman,
and am able to do my work."
From Mrs. MoLE1E E. HERREL, Pow
ell Station, Tenn: =
. "a. For three years suffered with such a
weakness of the back, / could not
perform my household duties. I also
had falling of the womb, terrible bear
ing-down pains and headache. have
taken two bottles of Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound and feel
like q new woman. I recommend your
medicine to every woman know"
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The Dangers of Camp.

Amy-Oh, Belle, you don't think poor
dear Bob will get shot in Cuba?
y, Belle-lt's hard to say, DEAR but he was
"half shot" when [ saw him at Hampstead.
Brooklyn Life.
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Why He Didn't See London.

''And is London a handsome city,
Dawson?''
''Don't know. Didn't see it"
Didn't see it? Why, man, you were
there ten days. Sick ?"
'sNope. Fog."-Harper's Bazaar.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1898-06-09
OIL FROM THE SEA.
One Place Where 1t Is Pumped from
the Ocean ON the CalifOr-
mia Coast.

The early settlers in California were
familiar with indications of the exist
erce of oil which were seen at various
points along the coast, while asphaltum
which oozed up from beds at the bottom
Of the sea, formed an important factor
in the household economy of the abor
igines, and in almost every burial place
Oh the coast asphaltum is found. The
natives on the islands obtained their
supply from the water, and at the pres
ent day the rocks at various places can
be seen splashed with asphaltum which
has irifted in. This is particularly no.:
ticeable after an east wind, showing
that there is a large area in the deep
Santa Catalina channel from which
asphaltum oozes up.
Oil wells were sunk at Santa Paula
some years ago, and, later, an oil-pro-
dllcing belt was discovered at Puente,
and again at Summerland, below Santa
Barbara, where singular state of af-
fairs exists.
1t soon became apparent at the latter
locality that the oil-bearing stratum
stretched out into the sea, and drill scat
folding, looking like win;Gmiils with
cut sails, began in short time to ex-
tend down the little canyon and to creep
up the shore in the direction of Santa
Barbara. At first they kept alongthe
sides of the hills which breast the sea
there; but gradually they turned sea-
ward until one more adventurous than
the rest rose from the water.
Work was started at an extremely low
tide, and finally the tall scaffolding APP
peared 20 or so feet from the shore, 1is-
ing from the'sea. At present there are
three borings, which even at low tide
completely surrounded, the men work
ing on platforms of various heights,
which they successfully ascend as the
sea rises.
The drills are worked in the water
from an engine on the beach. the fuel
being the oil pumped up. This is prob
ably the only place where oil is pumped
ont of the sea, but undoubtedly the en-
tire coast overlies an oil-producing
stratum. .,.....rx.. ,.-sr.. 49,
+ Off what is known as Mores wharf,
half a mile out, oil rises to the surface
in several. places. "A spring of fresh
water also rushes up there with such
velocity that it can be takenup and used
if the slightly brackish taste is not OBJ
jected to. A similar spring is known
to exist on the Florida coast Scientific
American.
Ex-Secretary Evarts' Bright Retort.
Among the" After-Dinner Stories'' Of
famous people is this one illustra ting
Hon. William NJ. Evarts' brilliancy at
repartee: At reception in Washing
ton Mr.. Evarts was once drawn into
discussion between two ladies.
''Mr. Evarts," said one, 'sdo you not
think I am right in saying that a woman
is always the best judge of another
woman's character?''
MADAM" replied Mr.. Evarts, sshe is
not only the best judge, but also the
best executioner.''- Home Jour
nal.
Why He Didn't See London.
"And is London handsome city,
Dawson ?''
'Don't know. Didn't see it.
Didn't see it? Why, man, you were
1 \. ~ 7. -. j
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REFEREES APPOINTED

Supreme tuUIt
BY Beekman. J.
Matter OF Geiszlsr--Arthur Berry. Va
Allrich agt. Bovers-Char.es 5. DAWSON
Matter Of Kuzman-Myer 3. lsaacs.
BY Dugro. J.
Relchman agt. Henlein--LouIs V. Bright nh
Mutual Life Insurance Company ast- beSe'
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&~@*r@7
Wood and Wages

7 EFT us put you right on one thing i'm
| , medlateIy. Do not come here for
furniture expecting to find miracles.
Do not come expecting to find flfty-dollar
pieces for five dollar bill. That is beyond
reason, and, while some Of our merchandise
ing is productive Of surprises, II is generally
reasonable and logical.
All that we agree to save you Is an aver
age Of one-third Of the regular, accepted,
customary price. We give you the piece
at lust about what it cost to make it,-at
the cost of the wood and the wages. In
some cases we cannot do as well as this; in
some cases we do even better. We are
talking averages.
II is well TO remember, too, that we do
not sell penny" furniture. All this stock
is from prominent manufacturers who make
good things. There isn't a mean piece in
the lot. Yet it is cheap furniture almost
beyond precedent.
Cheap furniture certainly, but first and
above all. good furniture. In short the
kind we both ike.
Here are some facts about
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-18
ELECTRIC CARS IN SIXTH AVE. SATURDAY.
TO RE RIM FREE BETWEEN FOURTEENTH AND
TNENTY-IHIRp SIS.

TO RE Run FREE BETWEEN FOURTEENTH AND
TWENTY THIRD SITS.
II II Vreeland president OF the Metropolitan
Street Railway Company, has sent letter TO the
Retail Dry Goods Association. promising freq
cars in Sixth-ave between Twenty-thrd and Four
tenth SITS which will be the first section If the
sixth-ave line TO be equipped With electricity. The
cars will begin running Saturday Tho remark
able energy shown in opening section OF tho
avenue twenty-five days after work was begun ana
thirty DAYS before the time originally promised
Is ke.nly appreciated by the drygoods and
the shoppers The letter received by tho association
Is follows:
Gentlemen Referring 10 a verbal promise made
In behalf of the Metropolitan Street Railway Com
many 10 the Retail Dry Goods Association when we
undertook TO reconstruct the Sixth-aye. line. to
open the line in sections as n was completed now
take great pleasure In announcing that on Satur-
nav next twenty-five working days after tho first
days before the date promised intend TO put
cars back that thoroughiere
The first section to be opened VIII be between
Fourteenth and Twentythird SITS, and we intend
for the time being 10 run free cars there for the
accommodation Of our mutual patrons. so that those
approaching from the east and west on twenty
third and Fourteenth may have direct access
to the shopping district
have again TO thank you for your hearty CO.
operation In this great work OF public improvement.
and to congratulate you on It's speedy completion
through the busiest portion Of the route
Yours very truly
II. II. VREELAND. President.