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The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1898-03-04

There is more catarrh in this section of
the country than all other diseases put
together, and until the last few years was
supposed to be incurable. For great
many years doctors pronounced 1T local
disease. and prescribed local remedies,
and by constantly failing to cure with 10
cal treatment, pronounced it incurable.
Science has proven catarrh to be con-
stitutional disease, and therefore requires
constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure, manufactured by F. J. Cheney d
Co, Toledo, Ohio, is the only cOnstitu-
tIonal cure on the market. 1t is taken
internally in doses from 10 drops to a tea
spoonful. 1t acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system. They
offer one hundred dollars for any case it
fails to cure.
Send TOR list of testimonials.
f. j. CHENEY d Co., Toledo.
Sold by druggists, price 75c. per bottle.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1898-03-04
The Shock Killed Her.

Barnstable, Mass, March Mrs.
Hinckley, wife of Selectman Charles w.
HinCkley, died this morning as the re-
suit of a shock occasiOned by walking in
to the water during a fit of temporary
arrangement. Mrs. Hinckley arose from
her bed without arousing her husband.
She dressed herself and left the house.
She went to the shore, which is only a
short distance from her home, and
walked into the water Neighbors saw
the woman and acted in time to save her
from drowning, but the shock proved too
much for her. Mr.. Hinckley knew
nothing of his wife's absence until called
by those who had taken her from the
water.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1898-03-04

The editorial columns of the Northamp-
ton (Mass.) Daily Gazette give the partlc-
ulars of the remarkable cure by DR..
Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy
of Hon. Chas. S. Crouch, Northampton
ablest and best known statesman and rep
resentative in the Massachusetts, Legisla-
ture.
Editor j. G. Gere, of this leading news
paper, personally investigated the facts OF
this wonderful cure, and his widely-read
editorial states the details of the cure eX-
actly as they occurred, giving Hon. Mr.
CrOuch's own words.
Following is the editorial in full:
Learning that great cure had been eff
feeted in the case of Representative Chas
S. Crouch, of Northampton, Mass, by DR..
Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy
a reporter took occasion to call on MIR.
Crouch and talk with him about it, and
among the thousands of testimonials given
to this world-renowned medicine none will
be more widely read or give greater weight
than this one coming from so noted man
as Representative Crouch.
Hon. Mr.. Crouch said:
"Last spring did not feel in my usual
health; felt as tired in the morning as
when | retired; had no energy or ambi-
ton to go about a days work; no appetite
with which to regain strength and energy
In this condition | worked along from
week to week, thinking that after while
matters would right themselves and
would feel like myself again. But to the
contrary, | grew worse.
knowing that DR.. Greene's Nervura
was not a patent medicine, but medicine
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1898-03-04
First Cotton Cloth.

The first piece of cotton cloth made in
America was presented to the wife of
General Nathanial Greene, who had a
dress made of it.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1898-03-04

Willimatic, Conn.,, March 1.-Alice
Rusllirk, colored, aged q, was shot and
instantly killed by her husband at their
home in North Coventry yesterday at
tarnoon. Buskirk was taking down a
shotgun from the rack to fire at a hawk
which was among his chickens, when it
was discharged and the contents lodged
in the back of the woman's neck. Med
zeal Examiner Higgins was convinced,
after an investigation, that the shooting
was accidental. There will he no arrest
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1898-03-04
Social Democracy Founder.

Boston, Feb. 2S.-Eugene V. Debs, the
Chicago agitator, founder of the social
democracy of America, was welcomed
in the Columbia theater last evening by
a branch of the organization. He de-
scribed the aims of the social democracy
which, he said, intended to overthrow
the system under which he who does the
most had the least, and he who has the
wealth does the least. In Georgia and
Alabama he had found children working
in factories for 81 cents per week. He
said that the whole trouble with the
country today is private ownership; the
operation of commerce and industry for
the benefit of the private individual
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1898-03-04
Defeat, Not a Victory.

New York, March 2.-Advices received
from Cuban sources state that instead
of the decent battle at HOlguin being a
Spanish victory as reported from Ha-
vana. it was a disastrous defeat of the
Spanish forces, followed by their re-
treat. The Cubans claim that in the
five days fighting their loss was less
than so killed. The Spanish loss, it is
said was nealy 1000 killed and wounded.
The guns and ammunition shipped from
Montauk Point less than month ago
were used by the Cubans in the fight.
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-07-08
Spanish Cabinet Discusses Peace.

PARIS. July THE Temps this evening
publishes dispatch from Madrid which
says that its correspondent in spite of the
official denials published in the newspapers,
persisted in the belief that the Spanish Cab
MET to-day not only deliberated upon the
question of negotiating for peace, but
charged the minister of foreign affairs.
Duke Almedovar de Rio, and the minister
of public instruction, Senor Gamaza, to
study the matter and report upon it. The
correspondent adds that he does not believe
the Pope will again intervene. although he
has charged the papal nuncio at Madrid to
renew his expressions of sympathy with
Spain and the dynasty, and has also ordered
the Spanish prelates to restrain the Car
lists.
According to a dispatch from Rome to the
Impartial of Madrid, Emperor Francis
Joseph, OF Austria, in response to the Pope's
intercessions, has declared he will exert all
his influence, with the cooperation of his
two allies, to bring about an honorable
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-07-08
TORAL MAY CAPITULATE.
Spanish ReinfOrcements Have Not Ar
rived ut SantiagO.

Copyright, 1885, by the Associated Press)
BEFORE SANTIAGO, via Playa del Este
July Z, p. m.-General Toral, the Spanish
commander in Santiago, has been officially
informed by Gen. Shafter of the complete
destruction of the Spanish fleet, and that
the American war ships are now free to CO.
operate with the army in the reduction of
Santiago. He has been given such time as
he may deem proper to consider the advis-
ability of captulating with his garrison.
Although General Toral is apparently anx-
ious to resist to the bitter end the utter
hopelessness of holding out against a siege
by land and sea must be forcing itself upon
him. His losses have been heavy. The re-
Inducements upon which he was counting
have not arrived. General Pando has left
him in the lurch and, it is understood is
making his way across the country to Ha-
vana.
The food supply in Santiago is low and it
is understood thet the ammunition is run
ming short. Our position is being hourly
strengthened.
The cable operators who left Santiago yes
terday have been sent back in order that
General Toral may be able to communicate
freely with General Blanco and the Madrid
government. The prospects for the capitu-
lation of Santiago without further fighting
grow with each hour of delay. The arch
bishop of Santiago has appealed to General
BlancO to surrender the city.
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-07-08

NEW YORK, July THE following
cablegram was received to-day by Stephen
Barton from Miss Clara Barton, dated
Siboney, July 6, via Playa del Este
Game from Skaters front in the night
for food and clothing for refugees who are
leaving Santiago by the thousands, starving
and naked The State of Texas has gone to
Port Antonio for ice to save her meat; will
return tomorrow Are sending supplies to
refugees, all we can from both camps, by
army wagons and pack mules. 1t is nearly
impossible to land supplies, high tides, no
docks, surf terrific: our ship yawls can
not stand in the surf. Have mended one
old broken fiat boat which our men drag
ashore in the surf, waist deep. No trans
portation. Horses and packers tents would
be helpful Wounded men taken from our
operating tables are laid on the ground
often without blankets or shelter from rain
or sun. AS others die their clothing is
taken to be put on the naked, to get them
down to Siboney, ten miles over roads that
upset army wagons. Mrs. Gardner, myself
and whole working force of the Red Cross
at the front are in direct range of the
sharpshooters Lesser and the nurses are
doing splendid work at Siboney. The men
are as brave as lions. Shafter is acting
wisely and humaney doing all he can. We
return to the front at once
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-07-08

Both Armies Resting, Although the
Truce has Ended.

Copyright, 1885, by the Associated Press.)
AT THE FRONT. Santiago de Cuba.
July T. via Guantanamo. July Z, p. m.-
Firing was not resumed to-day. although
the truce is supposed to be ended. Both
armies have been informed that Washing
ton and Madrid are negotiating terms of
peace.
The white flag still flies over the SAINT
iago lines. There have been no messages
flags of truce between the commanders
since 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon, when
Assistant Naval Constructor Hobson and
his men were exchanged. They were re-
ceived with frantic joy by the troops at
Siboney. The troops carried Hobson on
their shoulders to the steam launch of the
flagship, while the bard on the New York
played and everybody cheered until he was
koarse.
The news from Santiago is to the effect
that suffering there increases daily. There
is much destitution as well as hunger at FL
Caney, where a thousand refugees from
Santiago are now quartered with the SOL
diers at the front The men gave up half
their rations last night to feed these unfor-
tunate people, but some other provision
must soon be made.
General Miles is expected to arrive at ST.
honey at any time.
Cases of malarial fever, induced by heat
and exposure, are on the increase among
the American troops.
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-07-08
SHORT OF AMMUNITION.
Spaniards Have Not Enough for One
Days FiEhting.


Ell CANEY, near Santiago, July 4, p. M.
per the Associated Press dispatch beat
Wanda, via Port Antonio and Kingston
Jamaica. July 7, 1915 a. m.-Mr. Ramsdel
the British consul at Santiago, when asked
by the Associated Press correspondent
whether the Spanish general would continue
to resist replied: "Of course he will Toral
will fight till he dies" Different stories
however, are told about the temper of the
Spanish soldiers. One consul who declined
to allow his name or nationality to be Civ
en-, said that so strong was the desire to
yield among the rank and file that there
were open talks Of assassination of General
roral.
General Blanco telegraphed General Toral
from Havana: The Spanard dies but new
er surrenders," paraphrasng the historic
cry of Napoleons imperial guard. This
statement is confirmed by the French cable
operators, who have left Santiago They
told the writer of this dispatch that the
cable was still working to Jamaica and
that they connected it with the cable to
Havana before leaving. This will give Gen.
Blanco communication with Madrid, bat
cuts out Santiago.
The desperate character of General Torars
determination to continue the struggle is
apparent when it is known-and this infor-
nation is among the most reliable that has
come out of the beleagured city-that the
Spanish soldiers have less than days am
munition remaining. Had an assault all
along the line been pushed on the second
day of the fighting last week. as was con
templated the night before, 1t is probable
that Santiago would now be ours.
A lack of ammunition places time limit
Continued ON seventh PageJ
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-07-08
APPEALING FOR sUCCoR.
Refugees Begging for FOOd-EfOrts
of the Red Cross to Relieve Them.

Copyright. 1885, by the Associated Press)
Ell, CANEY, near Santiago de Cuba, July
6, p. M. by the Associated Press dispatch
boat Wanda via Port Antonio and Kings
ton, Jamaica, July Z, 7:15 a. m-Between
1900 and 5000 innocent victims of the war
have fed here wildly to escape the threat
ened bombardment of Santiago, and they
are now confronted by the horrors of star
walton. In their helpless confusion they are
appealing to General Shafter for succor
Most of them are foreigners, principally
French, or with an admixture of foreign
blood, and their interests are being looked
after by their consuls. When they were in
formed yesterday that General Toral re-
fused to consider the question of surrender
they swarmed out of the north gate all day
and trudged through the blazing sun over
the road which, in places was ankle-deep in
mud. Tottering old men and women were
supported by children, and mothers with
babes at their breasts struggled on toward
Ell Caney, San Luis and other towns Most
of them came here last night and over 5000
of them slept in the village which, under or
binary circumstances hardly accommodates
300 people. They were crowded together in
the houses, on the verandas and in the
streets. At daylight those who had been
hR-
gan to pour in. and at this hour they are
still coming. Already more than I,5OO are
here. They were not allowed to bring food
with them. and those who have money are
as destitute as those VINO are without. Rich
and poor, cultured and ignorant, white and
black, are huddled together choking the
passageways between the houses all with
gaunt despair written on their countenances.
yesterday the impossibility of caring for
these poor people out of the army supplies.
but he did spare some rations, which were
given out with sparing hands last night to
the women and the feeble old men. To-day
Miss Clara Barton and Mr.. George Kennan,
of the Red Cross Society. offered to provide
five thousand rations if General Shafter
would transport them. After consultation
with the French consul General Shafter
agreed TO do so. The first pack train arrived
at o'clock in the afternoon and was un-
loaded in the village square amid the clam
orirg cries of thousands. The better class
held back, while the ignorant, especially the
negresses, pressed forward frantically ap-
pealing for bread
Captain Finlay, who commands the garri-
son in town. saw TO it that enough food was
reserved to supply those whose delicacy and
good breeding restrained them from beg
ging. Many of the better classes have of
fered to pay almost any price for transpor-
tation to Juragua, and thence to go by our
transports to some foreign port 1t appears
likely that some arrangements can be made
to get them out of the country. A few of
the best Spanish families came to Ell Caney
but many preferred to share the fortunes
of war, while others went Off northward to
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-07-08
MILES STARTS FOR CUBA.
He Will Not, However, Relieve SHAFT
ter of His Command.

ter of His Command.
WASHINGTON, July 7.-Major General
Nelson A. Miles, commanding the army, ac-
companied by the entire staff of army head
quarters, left tonight for Charleston, S.
c., where the party will embark for San
tiago. They left over the Southern Rail-
road at 1O:4S p. m. The party consists of
General Miles, Gen. J. c. Gilmore, adjutant
of staff; General Roy Stone Colonel c. r.
Greenleaf, surgeon: Lieutenant Colonels j.
w. Clous, NJ. c. Maus and A. S. Rowan
Major John D. Black and Capt H. H.
Whitney. At the same time Lieutenant
Colonel Michler and large staff of head
quarters clerks who have been in Tampa
will come north TO Charleston and join the
party. The start will be made from
Charleston on the first steamer after the
general and his staff arrive. This may be
either the Yale or Columbia, which are TAX
ing on troops there. If the troops are ready
70 start before the party arrive they will
go on and the general will follow on the
Resolute or one of the other steamers to
sail after the Yale and Columbia. 1t is ex-
pected the party will be at Santiago the
early part of next week.
On the eve of his departure General
Miles expressed satisfaction on starting to
join the troops. He spoke Of the sacrifices
and hardships they had passed through re-
Gently, and of those yet to come. 1t has op-
Grated severely against the general off,
GERS and General Miles feels that he too
is not entirely invulnerable in a country
of heat, swamp and disease But he has a
strong physique, his muscles are as hard
as iron, and he goes expecting to stand
good deal of knock -abouts. General Miles
himself has no other purpose in going to
Santiago than to look over the military sit
uation and to strengthen the hand of Shaf-
ter. There is no intention on his part to
take in any manner from the glory that
Shafter has won or may win in this cam
paign. He will not relieve General Shafter
of his command unless the latter's physical
condition is such as to demand some such
action.
Secretary Long to-day specifically and alb
solutely denied the accuracy of reports of
friction between the army and navy.
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-07-08
But Nothing to Indicate the Uprising
That Was Expected to Follow
News of the Disaster
TWO CABINET MEETINGS
QUESTION OF PROPOSING PEACE
SAID TO HAVE BEEN DISCUSSED.
RumOrs Current at Madrid that
Fighting Has Been Renewed at
SantiagO-An Alleged Sortfe.

LONDON, July THE newspapers
throughout Europe are urging Spain to sue
for peace. 1t is generally recognized that
Senior Sagasta's Cabinet will shortly be
superseded. The difficulty in the way OF
PEACE is the army, which is anxious to
retrieve the failure of the navy, and this
ambition is strengthened by the fact that
the American forces have not yet captured
Santiago. But it is becoming clear, even
to the Spaniards that an undue prolonga-
ton of the war will only be playing into the
hands of the Carlists.
The Novosti of ST. Petersburg, raises the
point as to whether international law will
justify the powers in intervening and ex-
presses the belief that in view of the di-
mensions which the war has assumed, the
powers cannot remain Indifferent to its
consequences. Continuing, the Novosti says
it thinks precedent is afforded in the case
of Japan, whose victorious campaign was
cut short by the powers
The st. James Gazette expresses the opin-
ion that the Philippine islands is the sole
problem for Spain to solve in looking for
peace saying: IF the war is prolonged
the Philippine islands are completely lost.
Now something might be saved The
United States will naturally demand a sta
ton there, but it is evident the American
mind is not absolutely for annexation. So
long as the war continues Spain cannot ex-
pect help there from the powers, but IL
Spain sued for peace there would be a
chance for the statesmen of Europe. This
does not mean an attempt to rob the United
States of it's victory, but simply an OPP
portunity of satisfying both the American
claims and the interests Of the neutral
powers"
The Madrid correspondent of the Times
says: 1.-The Spanish people received the ter
rible blow of the loss Of their fleet with
wonderful possession and calm dignity.
All the popular festivals, even the bull
| fights have been indefinitely postponed, but
there is no sign of panic or even of furry.
| The people find consolation in conviction
of military strength and are pleased at the
semi-offical reports that General Blanco
has been ordered to send 15.000 reinforce
ments to Santiago. The government seems
undecided as to what course to pursue.
Senor Sagasta's statement that the govern
ment desired to know the opinion of the
army in Cuba on the loss of the fleet repre-
sents an important feature of the situation.
1t is the general belief III military circles
that anything like captulation would create
dangerous evaporation in the army in
Cuba. Senior Sagasta probably favors peace.
but the government wants time for reflec-
tion."
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-07-08
San Luis and other places where they have
villas and estates.

San Luis and other places where they have
villas and estates.
Among those at FL Caney are some young
ladies-and for that matter some old ladies
remarkable for beauty, with classic fea-
lures, large dark eyes and rich olive COM
plexions. They would attract attention any,
where. They wear white wells over their
heads, holding these partly over the face,
thereby adding to, rather than detracting
from, their charms.
1t is probable that all. except some of the
younger men, who fled with the women and
children, will be given something to eat be-
fore night, but how long this relief can be
extended is problematical. Many, of course
will be driven 10 the woods and be forced
to subsist on mangoes and other fruits.
Quite number of the Spanish volunteers
who came out with the refugees and, who
at first were allowed their liberty, are be-
ing gathered up and placed under surveil-
lance. While it is known that most of them
welcomed the opportunity to escape it is
feared that some may be spies. 1t has been
learned from the refugees that there was a
regular mutiny among the volunteers in
Santiago the day after the fighting began
The volunteers were loud in their demands
that the city should be surrendered.
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-07-08
The "Thunderer" Speaks.

LONDON, July THE Times. remarking
editorially how little disturbance the war
las caused to the interests of neutrals and
bow admirably and courteousy it has been
conducted by both Americans and Span
iards. setting an example of humanity"
expresses the hope that the same spirit
will be observed when peace is arranged.
ard says: There could be no more honor
able ending to a war which both sides have
waged in ways creditabe to them tnan
settlement which should disprove the
charges that the modern conqueror drives
a harder bargain with his foes than was
common in times when war was less hui
name"
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-07-08
SITUATION AT MADRID.
Views of Cabinet tch-
es from Cuba.

MADRID. July IA Cabinet meeting last
ing three hours and presided over by the
Queen Regent was held this afternoon. and
another meeting of the ministers. at which
Premier Sagasta presided. was held to-
night. The newspapers here say they fore
see international complications If the Amer
leans should lombard the Spanish coasts.
The dispatches announcing the destruction
of the Spanish cruiser Reina Mercedes, at
the entrance of the harbor of Santiago de
Cuba. are not believed here. on the ground
that the Reina Mercedes was nothing more
than a hulk, and that it was impossible to
navigate her. 1t is claimed here that the
Spaniards must have sunk the Reina Merce-
des themselves in order to block the en-
trance of the harbor.
A minister after the Cabinet meeting to-
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-07-08
RICH PRIZE MONEY.
The Sailors and Officers of SIMPSONS
Fleet Will Get About &I1O.OOO.

WASHINGTON. July For every man
on the Spanish war ships at the time of the
attack our sailors receive 800 bounty in
accordance with Section 1885, Of the Revised
Statutes of the United States. which says:
"A bounty shall be paid by the United
States for each person on board any ship
or vessel of war belonging to an enemy at
the commencement of an engagement which
is sunk or otherwise destroyed in such en-
gagement by any ship or vessel belonging
TO the United States. or which it may be
necessary to destroy in consequence of in
juries sustained in action. of $10O. if the
enemy's vessel was of inferior force and
800 If of equal or superior force; to be di-
vided among the officers and crew in the
same manner as prize money
II there were 1.7O0 men on Cervera's ships,
Continued ON Third PageJ
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-07-08
''Libray $500
.hat Ouartermaster

ment To-Day That QuartermaSter
Humphreys, On duty with Skaters army, is
sending back to the United States as rap
idly as possible the transports which car
ried the first expedition. Three of them left
yesterday and two more will be dispatched
as soon as they have coaled.