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The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1898-01-07
II LEGAL. II

ROTATE COURTS AND COURTS OF INsoL~
NENCY-hBADFoRD DISTRICT l895-6,
Probate Courts and Courts of Insolvency
Thin and for said district will be holden the
uSuing wear as follows:
brauIOIu-A,J..H, WATSON office in Brad
I'd ON the second Tuesday of every month.
West Fairlee-At the Eagle Hotel in West
alrlee ON the last Saturday of May, July,
tptember and November.
Also at the Probate Office in ThetfOrd on
e first Wednesday of every month.
Also at East COrinth on the third Thursday
May, July and September.
>. Nj. GLEASON, Judge
rhetford Centre, VT, April |, 1896.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1898-01-07
Ii Hung Chang and the Bible.

DR.. Coltman, missionary physician
at Picking, is the medical attendant of
Lii Hung Chang, and not long ago found
his distinguished patient immersed in
the perusal of the New Testament, a
handsome copy of which had just been
sent to him by the Rev. George Owen
of the London mission. He asked DIR.
Coltman, whom he addresses in Chinese
as Mau Tai Flu, if he really believed
the book, and if it was not all rumor
md report Assured that it was true,
he asked what the evidences were, an
interrogation which the missionary met,
eliciting from the great man the re-
mark, "Why, l believe that you would
like me to turn Christian. DR.. Colt
man replied that it would be the best
thing he could do, the same condition
to the young emperor and his
people. 1--WE have Confucius, " replied
Lii Hung. "You have Jesus. They are
pretty much one thing" Having ad-
mitted so much and becoming really in
terested in his new Bible, the chance of
his conversion, in the opinion of DR..
Coltman, is not entirely hopeless and
would be the highest achievement of
missionary endeavor since their work
among the Chinese began.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1898-01-07
Where Folks Live Long.

In the single Pennsylvania town of
Friendsville, near Binghamton, there
are 20 persons over 80 years of age and
five who have passed the century mark
Mrs. Mary Cullen is l04, John ellison
1902, William Derby l02 and Mrs. Ell
len Carey and Mrs. Philaney Gollen are
just over 100. They are all hale and
hearty. The women yet knit stockings
and do kitchen work and the men chop
wood and build rail fences The town
thus holds an unparalleled record for
longevity, and it appears to be harder
work to die there than it is to get liv-
ing in most other places.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1898-01-07

Only lunatics are so unreasonable as
to get furious when some one disagrees
with them, and so the manufacturer and
jobber can have their little differences
and still be on the most friendly terms
and respect one another S opinions. This
puts me in mind of a story of clergy
man told me recently. He was visiting
an insane asylum and was told by the
man who was showing him around the
institution that he was going to intro
duce him to a patient with whom he
must agree, no matter what absurd state
ments the man might make; otherwise
he would be furious. The first thing the
insane man said to the clergyman was,
81 suppose you know that the Washing
ton monument was totally demolished
by a thunderbolt last night?" Eyes, "
said the clergyman, land | felt very
sorry to thirk that work that had
taken SO long to complete should be de-
stroyed in al instant. "
The insane man next said, "Of course
you read in the evening papers that
Queen Victoria had decided to abdicate
Wales?"
Eyes" said the clergyman, land 1
am not at all surprised. "
Ibid you read that the president had
been impeached?'
Eyes, and think it would have been
only fair to have given him a little Ion
ger trial." said the clergyman. Then
the insane man looked intently upon
that Clergyman and said, You have
the air and the garb of clergyman,
but you can lie like the devil. Iron
A no
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1898-01-07
Overheard In Bookstore.

New Clerk-Have you ever read
1.-THE Last Days Of Pompeii?"
Mrs. Neurlch-No. What did he die
Off
New Clerk-Some kind of an erup-
ton. l believe.-Chicago News.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1898-01-07

''Does your son worry you by con-
tracing debts?"
"He doesn't contract debts; he ex-
Dands them. Chicago Tribune.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1898-01-07

Price has been reduced on the
original old fashioned Dobbins
Electric Soap, so that it can now
@ bought al s cents bar, tive
lars for Is cents. Quality same
as for last thirty-three years,
BEST OF ALL" Ask your grocer
for it. No one has ever found
fault with its quality, no one can
nOao find fault with its price.
stands as it has for thirty-three
years, in a class by itself, as to
quality, purity and economy, but
is now in class with others as to
rice. Beautiful presents for
wrappers.
1t is the original Electric and is guaran-
eed to be worth four times as much as any
Ithtr soap ever made. For washing any
hing, from the finest lace to the heaviest
blanket, it is without peer. Only follow
irections.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-08-04
A PHILADELPHIA FLOOD.
Three Feet Deep In the Streets and
Much Damage Done.

Philadelphia. Aug. 3.-The excessive
heat of the last three. weeks or more
eliminated today in one of the most
terrific electrical storms that has ever
visited this city The rainfall was the
heaviest in the history of the local
weather bureau. In one hour and three
quarters five and four-tenths inches of
rain fell The heaviest previous rain
fall was five and one-fifth inches in "a
hours, about II years ago. There was
an almost continuous flash Of lightning.
and many flag poles and buildings in
rearly every section of the city were
struck, causing several small fires and
doing great damage. 5-sN
The cellars and first floors of hun
dreds of business blocks and dwellings
were flooded. In the Easements of the
city hall and postofice the water rose
to such a depth that the fires under the
boilers were extinguished. The base
ments of Gimbel Bros. and Wanamak-
er's, two of the largest department
stores in the city, were flooded, and
heavy damage has been done.
Many of the streets were flooded to
the depth of two and three feet. Peter
Schell, aged % years.. was drowned in
the cellar of his home at Twenty-third
and Christian'streets. He was working
in the cellar, removing some of his
property, when he was caught by a
sudden rise in the water. Before he
could reach the stairway the water rose
TO the first floor and he was drowned.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-08-04
DARING FEAT OF A JACK TAR
CAPTURED THREE VESSELS AND
SIX SPANIARDS.
Did It With One Seaman and a Steam
Launch-Fooled the Dons With a
Spanish Flag.

Key West, Fla, Aug. 3.-Another
Jackie" has achieved the reputation of
a hero. He is Boatswains Mate Nevis,
/ of the gunboat Bancroft One day late
last week the Bancroft, which had been
on the blockading station around the
1se of Pines, sighted a small Spanish
schooner in Siguena bay. The Ban
crCfts steam launch, in charge of Nevis
and one other seaman, each armed with
rife. was sent on to take the schooner.
| This was only a task of minutes, and
the pretty launch returned with her
prize, which proved to be the schooner
Nito little more than a smack and with
no cargo. Her captain was an Ameri-
can, and with him were his Cuban wife
and seven children, all vOwing loyalty
to the Cuban cause. They pleaded pow
erty, and that the Nito was their only
means OF livelihood
Commander. Glover of the Bancroft
promised TO return her at the proper
time. Meanwhile he sent Nevis in with
her to anchor near the wreck of the
Spanish transatlantic liner Santo Do
mingo, sunk by the Eagle a few weeks
ago. Then the Bancroft and Eagle
cruised off to Maugle Point.
Two hours later they returned. Moth
ing could be seen of the launch nor the
prize. Suddenly Commander Glover,
who was scanning the water with his
glass, shouted to Captain Sutherland
of the Eagle: by heavens, they have
recaptured my prize
The little schooner lay near the
wrecked steamer, but the Spanish flag
was flying from her mast, and instead
of only Nevis and his companion, she
was apparently filed with men. Mean
While the gunboat Maple had drawn up
and Commander Glover ordered her. in
to the work of rescue. With guns ready
she steamed toward the schooner, but
the sight that greeted the Naples crew
was not what was expected. Nevis
and his companion sat at one end of
the boat, attempting to navigate her
out of the harbor. Each had his rifle
across his knee and was keeping a
wary eye on party of half a dozen
covering Spaniards huddled in the
other end of the boat The Maple ask
ed for information and offered Nevis a
tow, but he replied with joke and de-
clined the proffered assistance. Then it
developed that in going into a harbor
he had observed two other small boats
near the wreck of the Santo Domingo
and had resolved to capture them also
He knew it was hazardous work. but
bluff carried him through He took
the Spanish colors of the schooners, ran
them I'D and boldly sailed in. There
were six men on the other two boats.
and they watched the approach of their
supposed comDatriots with calmness
that speedily changed to CONSERVATION
when Nevis and the other jackie sud
denly slipped their rifles to their Shout
ders and demanded an immediate sur
render The scared Spanish seamen lost
no time in complying, and had the
unique experience of surrendering to
their OWE flag.
Then, scorning all aid Nevis took
them out to his ship and in the most
matter of fact manner reported his adj
venture to his astonished commander
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-08-04
WADEs EXPEDITION.
Consolation Assignments For States
That Have Been Sighted.

Washington, Aug. 3.-The following
has been designated to constitute Cen
eral Wade's provisional division for
service in Porto Rico: First Rhode
Island, First North Carolina, First New
Hampshire, First New Jersey, Second
Texas, First Maine, Fourth Missouri,
First Alabama, First Vermont, First
West Virginia, First Kentucky, Third
Tennessee, Twenty-secon New York,
First Arkansas, F'ifty-second Iowa,
Third Virginia, First Delaware and
First Maryland.
The stations and routes to be taken
by General Wade's command are as
follows: First Alabama, First North
Carolina and Second Texas are now at
Jacksonville and will sail directly from
Fernandina; First Arkansas, First
Maine, First New Hampshire, Third
Tennessee, First Vermont, First West
Virginia and Fifty-second Iowa are at
Chickamauga and will sail from New
port News; First Connecticut, Fourth
Missouri, First New Jersey, First
Rhode Island and Third Virginia are
at Fort Alger, Va, and will go from
Newport News; First Delaware, now in
Delaware. will probably sail from New
York; First Maryland, at Fortress
Monroe, will sail direct; Twenty
New York, now at Fort Slocum, will
sail from New York.
The Fifth Illinois is not in the list,
but will sail with Wade's expedition,
orders having been sent in direct last
night
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-08-04
TROOPS FOR MILES
His Forces Now 0utnumber Those
of the SpaniardS.
NINE THOUSAND MEN
GARRETSON'S BRIGADE Is
CHEERED BY THE NATIVES.
American Troops Are Anxious For
An Encounter With the Enemy,
But There Will Be No Forward
Movement Until More Transports
Arrive-Wade's Expedition.

Ponce, Island of Porto Rico, Aug. l.
The Porto RicanS of Ponce lined the
streets by the hundreds and filed the
air with cheering on the arrival OF
General Garretson's brigade from Yau-
CO. The arrival of these troops and
those on the st. Louis makes the fight
ing strength of the Americans now OPP
Grating near Ponce about 5000 men,
equal to the entire force of Spanish
regular troops on the island.
General Garretson'S camp is tempo
rarily near the Second and Third Wis
consin regiments, on the outskirts OF
the town.
The brigade marched II miles. from
Yauco to Aksby. where they arrived
travel-stained and mud-bespattered.
Almost the entire population saw the
troops pass through the city and gave
them cheer after. cheer, particularly as
the artillerymen numbered by. The Of
ficers at the front, including Colonel
Hulings PennsylvanianS and Captains
Austin, Wheelock, Burns and Hall.
commanding the four advance COM
panies, do not believe the Spaniards
will make an advance. They claim
the enemy will act only on the defen-
Sive. There was some firing last night
between Captain Austin'S picketS ana
the Spaniards in the brush, but no
damage was done.
All the American troops are restless,
due to false alarms of the approach of
the Spaniards, and they are anxious for
an encounter with the enemy. 1t is the
general belief, however, that there Will
be no forward movement of the main
body of our troops until the other
transports arrive. They are expected
every hour.
The troops on board the st. Louis are
reported to be in good health. She
brought II representatives of the Porto
Rican junta of New York, whose bust
ness is to influence the people of the
island not to resist the American adj
vance. Their good offices are not neces-
sary.
The Dixie shot at Moro castle on
Saturday and caused the utmost con-
sternation at San Juan de Porto Rico,
where it was believed to signify that
the place would be bombarded within
"a hours.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-08-04
Counter Proposition, or Request For Fuller
Information.
CONFERENCE AT THE WHITE HOUSE,
BUT NO CONCLUSION WAS REACHED
Prospects For Speedy Conclusion of Peace Are Not So
Bright-Military Activity.

replaced by United States troops This
is deemed to be necessary TO guard
against anarchy and to secure the es-
| Establishment of a stable form of gov
eminent in Cuba, under proper cOnsti-
| tI,tional guarantees, but in all prob
! ability not many of them will have to
go there before the present rainy sea-
son has neared its end.
MILITARY ACTIVITY.
/ In consonance with the declared pur-
| pose of the president at the beginning
of the overtures, the peace conference
is not operating to restrain military
operations in any degree. Orders went
out today for a conference of leaders of
the regiments to accompany General
Wade to Porto Rico, and within "a
hours some of the troops of this ex-
petition will be boarding the transports
at Newport News. 1t is felt that even
should an armistice be declared before
these troops see active service at the
front, it will be beneficial for them to
have made the trip, for otherwise there
is danger of the morale of the troops
being destroyed through their craving
to get away, and at least see the shores
of Cuba or Porto Rico. Profting by its
last experience, General Wade's eXpedi-
ton is going TO be the most complete in
details of any that has yet left our
shores. and the troops will be protect
ed in their health and comfort to the
utmost degree. Secretary Alger has
himself conducted an inquiry into the
conditions that led up to the fearful
experience of wounded soldiers who
were taken TO the United States on the
ConchO. and he has taken the necessary
steps to prevent the bad management
shown in that case. Thus there may
be some delay in getting the troops
away with General Wade, in view of
the determination TO have everything
shipshape before the men are on board,
and as the transportation department
was taken somewhat by surprise by the
suddenly announced decision of the sec
rotary OF war to start this expedition,
some days must elapse efore the nee
esSary transports can be gathered at
the ports of transportation.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-08-04
UTAH PRlyATES INJURED.
Accidental Explosion Of Cartridge
at the Preside.
Special to The Herald.)

San Francisco, Aug. 3.-Privates
John l. Smith and Herbert, battery C.,
were hurt by exploding cartridges.
Both were standing near fire, when
a cartridge in it exploded. Smith was
wounded in the left leg by piece of
cartridge, which was embedded in the
flesh, and also received a slight cut
on the right hand. Herbert was
slightly cut on the leg. Neither was
hurt seriously. The cartridge was ac-
cidentally dropped in the fire by NOV
ing soldiers.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-08-04
FAKE BOND SUBSCRIPTIONS.
Many Suspicious Cases Under In
vestigation BY Treasury Officials.

Washington, Aug. 9.-Assistant Sec
rotary Vanderlip is now sending to sub
scribers 5000 bonds a day. and this
number will be increased later on. Re-
, Gently notices of allotments have been
sent to a number of people who had
subscribed and forwarded the required
cash, but who now deny all knowledge
of the transaction.
The indications are that their names
had been used by interested parties
without authority, with a view to get
ting possession of the bonds in viola
ton of the spirit of the law. These
cases are under investigation. There
are also a large number under suspi-
cion from other causes, aggregating in
amount several millions, so that it will
be impossible to state the maximum
amount which eventually will be allot-
ted until all of these cases are decided.
The indications, however, are that the
amount will fall between $4,000 and
$1,000.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-08-04
FIGHT OF THE FORESTERS.
Chicago Faction Wants the Recent
Stipulation Set Aside.

Milwaukee, Wis, Aug. S.-Trouble
has broken out again in the ranks of
the Supreme Order of Foresters. Will
liam A. Stoltz, who is at the head of
the Chicago faction, says the attorneys
representing his side were not author
lied to sign the stipulation that the late
decision of Judge Ludwig, in the su-
perior court, should be decisive, and
today secured an order from the court,
citing Judge Schoonmaker. head of the
Minnesota faction. in whose favor the
decision was rendered, to show cause
why the stipulation should not be set
aside. 1t is the intention of Mr.. Stoltz
to appeal to the supreme court for
final action Meantime the funds of the
society are tied up in the Northern
Trust company of Chicago.
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order to move is very keen The Off
GERS of each regiment are bringing all
possible pressure to bear on the war de-
partment. Senators, representatives
and others who are supposed to have
influence with the war department are
being called upon to help the regiments
of their states. One regiment is said
to have sent out during the last "a
hours over 200 kilograms. asking assist
ance to influence the war department.
Many regiments that probably will
not move at this time have been
spurred up by the rain to put their
camps in better sanitary condition.
Gravel walks have been constructed,
and as far as practicable floors have
been laid in the tents of the men. The
soldiers of the camp are energetic and
will, if they remain in the park. be
provided with many of the comforts
common to American homes.
A movement is now on foot to invi -
Secretary of War Alger to visit Camp
Thomas, and the invitation will likely
be forwarded and strongly pressed dur
ing the next few days.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-08-04
A ROYAL! FAMILY QUARREL
PRINCESS OF WALES GOES HOME
TO HER MAMMA.
Rumors of Disagreement Similar to
That of 1898, When the Princess
Threatened An Exposure.

London, Aug 3.--There appears to be
some mystery connected with the de-
parture of the Princess of Wales for
Copenhagen. 1t is semi-officially reaf-
firmed that her leaving England is due
to the illness of her mother, the queen
of Denmark, but two denials of her
majesty's illness have been received
from Copenhagen, and rumors are cur
rent that the princess has had another
disagreement with the Prince of Wales,
similar to the quarrel which took the
princess abroad for some months in
1893. She then threatened to summon a
family council to meet at Copenhagen.
and to expose the whole domestic sit
uation.
Some support is lent to the rumor of
the queen of Denmark's sickness by a
telegram from Athens this afternoon,
saying that her son, the king of Greece,
leaves there at o'clock this evening
for Copenhagen in order to see his sick
mother.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-08-04
TROOPS EAGER TO MOVE.
Frantic Efforts to Secure Porto Rico
Assignment

Chickamauga, Aug. 3.-The Fifth Hi
nois infantry, after numerous disap-
pointments. finally got away toward
the scene of action today. The regi-
ment marched nine miles to Ringgold,
Ga, where trains were waiting to con-
vey the men to Newport News. Colonel
Culver, the commander, will report to
Brigadier General Fred Grant immedi-
ately upon his arrival, and the regi-
ment will go with General Grants de-
tachment to Porto Rico.
The rivalry among the regiments re-
naming here to be included in the next
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-08-04
SOMEWHAT PREMATURE.
Report That Spain Is Waiting For
Americas Answer

Paris. Aug. "a dispatch from Ma
drid says that if the definite reply of
the United States to the peace pro-
posals arrives today, the Spanish cab
met will meet this evening and Off
cially accept the terms.
The cabinet ministers, the correspon-
dent adds, believed that the agreement
would be accepted by the country with
out opposition, and the government
will not assemble the cortes before
autumn.
The newspapers are attacking Pre-
mier Sagasta and his colleagues, the
correspondent of the Temps continues:
They assert that the premier opened
negotiations yesterday with Senior Pr
dell, president of the Spanish chamber
of deputies, with the view of returning
the Conservatives to power as soon as
peace is arranged, believing the Con-
Servatives are more competent to re-
organize the country. Senior Sagasta' s
partiSanS deny this.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-08-04
PEACE AT ANY PRICE.
Sentiment of the Public, But the
Army Threatens Trouble

New York, Aug. "A dispatch to the
Tribune from Madrid says: Not only
the court, cabinet and political men of
the capital, but the Madrid public as
well, are Enthusiastically in favor Of
peace at any price. 1t is believed that
any apparent opposition to the terms
arranged at Washington will be merely
for the sake of appearances; nothing
more. Grave anxiety is felt, however
as to the attitude of the army. and the
feeling in the provinces. Several regi-
ments in the Madrid garrison are
known to be hostile to the government
and to the dynasty, but it is hoped
that any open action can be restrained
until after the conclusion of peace.
General Polavieja has so far sue
ceeded in curbing military jingoism
by his strong personal influence, but
that peace may be the signal for in
ternal disorders is a peril which Sa-
gasta is now trying to avert.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-08-04
THE HERALD BULLETIN.

PAGE ONE
Response From Spain.
General Kent's Report.
Troops For Miles.
Bravery of the Twenty-fourSh.
PAGE TWO.
Situation In Philippines.
PAGE THREE.
Fusion In Wyoming.
PAGE FOUR
Editorial.
PAGE FIVE.
Police Officers Sue the City.
In Railway Circles.
More Revenue Than Expected.
PAGE SI8
In Lakeside District.
The Park City Shooting.
PAGE SEVEN.
Financial and Commercial.
Famine at Havana.
PAGE EIGHT.
The School Board Contract.
Mormon Maine Monument Fund.
Local Politics.
Mrs. Baxter of the W. c. T. q.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-08-04
Army Needed For Cuba.

London, Aug. 4.-The Madrid CORE
spondent of the Standard says: San
tos, Guzman, Calvo and other chiefs of
the Spanish party in Cuba, who have
recently returned to Santandcr, speak
despondently of the condition of the
island, and declare that America will
be compelled to keep an army of 100,
900 men there for years to come.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-08-04
HATS OFF TO 24TH.
Noble Her0ism Displayed By Our
COlOred Troops.
NOT ALONE In BATTLE
BRAVELY FOUGHT THE DREAD
SCOURGE IN CAMP.

Following Their Conspicuous Gallan-
try On the Field of Battle, They
Volunteered, to Man, to Act AS
Nurses In the Yellow Fever
Camp.