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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-28

There is no rose without q thorn or
two. By annexiug Olncyville to Provl-
dcnce the city increases its population
without increasing its representation
IN the General'Assembly which Is fixed
by the Constitution. SO, also the town
OF Johnston loses n representative BY
reason Of the reduction OF its popula-
tfnp
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-28

The fates, tina; is the newspapers
ana a considerable proportion or pub
lic opinion. seem TO be strongly against
Secretary Alger AZ every turn but 70
ne is possessed OF the courage of his
convictions and clear conscience he
may not unreasonably look for a dif-
ferent verdict IN history which. m
history hands It down. il is 20 De hoped
that the secretary OF War may be llv-
ing 10 hear lt The reversal by history
OF contemporaneous estimates is not a.
all unusual but is often - long post
poned that the person a. whom the
matter is of greatest interest passes
from the scenes of earthly activities
without enjoying the compensation
fhus afforded. No Jess a Parsonage
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-28

we observe with unmixed pleasure
that our friend the Journal dramatic
critic is not only measurably pleased
with the show at the theatre this week
but. what is more remarkable. he APP
proves Of the audience that ventured
TO go and see II on the opening night.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-28

There seems to be suspicion In New
York that Dick Croker stands in need
of an application of a compressed air
apparatus TO his mouth.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-28

The row between Mr. Croker ana
MI Gould. or city government OF New
York and the Manhattan Elevated
railroad appears TO have reached ihc
stage OF r-you'ro-anothcr.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-28

Doucets latest ball gown. Ivory satin
forms the decollete bodice and the yoke
of skirt. and is richly embroidered in
delicate shaded silks and studded with
gems. Appliqued serpentine flounce of
foundation of pale rose mousseline de
sole.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1899-09-15
ROAST BABY NOT BAD FOOD.
That Is the Verdict ola Sea Captain
Who Attended a South At
rican Banquet.

Queer things to eat and how they
taste had been the topic of converse
ton for half an hour with little group
of passengers on a down east steamship.
The list had gone as far as rats when
the captain joined the party, and he
listened respectfully to the experiences
| of those who had numbered cats and
horsefesh in their menu at some period
or other.
"What was the worst thing you ever
had to eat, captain?" some one asked
him at last.
"Well, went to sea at 13 years of age,
and for good many years didn't have
much terrapin or canvasback duck, but
that didn't interfere with my growth
to any great extent" and the captain,
who was a man of fine physique, drew
himself up to his fall six feet. but 1
think l ate one thing that no one else
on this boat has ever tasted, and that
is roast niger baby"
The captain paused while the excla-
nations of horror spent themselves.
at was in a South African port, and
SAIS Ale''i'So WI = NV e CulCb
and in many ways they showed evil
dences of much civilization; but they
had semireligious rite that called for
the sacrifice of a child at stated inter-
walls. The choice was made by lot, and
the parents were expected not only to
consent unmurmuringly, but to partake
of the feast. By some mischance l got
myself hidden to this ceremony, and
had broad tip that it would be pru-
dent for me not to refuse. therefore
attended, and SO did another white man,
who was, literally and fguratively, in
the same boat with myself.
eyes, we ate some of the baby. 1t
wasn't so bad, but I've never hankered
after it since"
The captain went back to the bridge
and the drift of the talk turned away
from things to eat.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1899-09-15
WASHINGTON.

Mrs. Sara Downing has been very il
for several weeks and was taken worse
last Monday.
Clyde McAllister is gaining slowly
Don Brown returned from st. Adams
last Saturday.
Melvin Scribner and family were in
town Sunday. and Miss Florence Hen
ry went with them to their home in
Barre City.
The sea breezes seem to benefit Mrs.
M. A. G. White and she expects to re.
main at Old Orchard until the last of
this month.
Mrs. S. NJ. Brown is ill with severe
cold.
Mrs. Paine, who has been a great
sufferer for many years from rheuma-
tism died at her daughters residence
in this place last Monday. Mrs. Clara
Calef, who buried her husband only a
few monts ago and now must bury her
mother, has the sympathy of large
circle of friends who know now tender
ly and patiently she has cared for the
sufferers.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1899-09-15
New Railroad Schedule.

SCRANTON, Pa, Sept 9.-The new
schedule of rules for the government of
the Lackawanna conductors and train
men was signed yesterday by Superin-
tendent RUSSELL and the joint committee
anu conference, which has been in session
periodically since Aug. 10, was adjourn
ed. The men, the company and Grand
Chiefs Clark of the conductors and Nor
rissey of the train.len all declare it to be
a highly satisfactory schedule. 1t substi-
tutes the mileage for the per diem system
of wages and increases the pay of nearly
every crew on the entire system. Con-
ductors, are granted increases ranging
from So to $40 per month, and the brake
mems advance in pay runs in some in
stances IS high as SIS.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1899-09-15
MUST KNOW MS GUN.
A Man Can't Pick Up an Unknown
Rifle and Shoot with Any
Accuracy.

mo two high-power, small-caliber
rifles carry alike" said one of the best
amateur shots of this section, reports
the New Orleans Times-Democrat. 1T
seems to be impossible to get them ex-
actly uniform, and the consequence is
that it is necessary for a man to get
thoroughly acquainted with his weapon
before he can make anything like de-
cent score. was out with few friends
the other day, and we tried three new
small-caliber sporting rifies-the larg-
est about 81. The difference in the
drift or tendency of the bullet to go
either to the right or the left of the tar
get, was something remarkable. Then,
again, they seem to act very arbitrarily
under differentiated charges of pow
der, and until one finds out by actual
experience there is no telling exactly
what they are going to do. do not re-
gard this as a serious objection to the
arm, but merely as proving that it is
necessary, as l said before, for every
man to make a close study of his own
particular gun. When you become IA
miliar with its eccentricities and make
your calculations accordingly they cut
no special figure in results. This fact
renders enough practice absolutely
essential with new troops who carry the
krag-jorgensen. The time has gone by
when a soldier can pick up any old gun
and shoot as well with it as the next
fellow. Under the new order of things
two troopers may pull down on exactly
the same spot and kill couple of Fill
pinos three yards apart. To perform
such a feat each fellow must know the
direction of the drift of the 'krag' he
happens to be using. By the way, there
is a good deal just at present for in
ventors in the line of compromising
sights, which will mechanically adjust
such differences as 1 have mentioned"
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1899-09-15
NEWBURY.

Mrs. A. A. Olmsted and Master How
ard are visiting friends IN Massachu
sets.
Miss Kate johnson is visiting friends
in Providence, r. [.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. E. Kimball have
gone west for few weeks trip. Mr..
Kimball will bring back car of west
ern horses.
Among the improvements at the
Methodist meeting house will be the
taking down of the ungainly bell tower
built some dozen or fifteen years ago
to accommodate the large bell, the
magnificent gift of Freeman j. Doe,
ESQ. The old tower will be duplicated
and the bell placed therein. which will
certainly be great improvement on
present conditions.
Mr. and Mrs. Horace Washburn are
receiving the congratulations of friends
on account of the advent of daughter
in the family.
Much credit is due to some enter
prising person for the clearly and
cheerful appearance of the town house.
1t was our good fortune to attend
preaching pervice there last Sunday.
Rev. VIM. Wylie of Philadelphia, who
is home on a vacation preached very
acceptably to a large audience. Mr.
Wylie is an able and original man
which coupled with the very comtorta-
BILE condition of the old town house,
made Sunday service a genuine pleas
z1rn
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1899-09-15
THETFORD CENTER

Mrs: W. H. Parker, with friends
from Boston, called on old friends in
town last week, and attended church
Sunday a. m.
A lbert Nutbrown is making quite ex-
tensive repairs on his house and barn.
Fred Burr is visiting his brother
Frank.
Mrs. George McIndoe returned to
her home in New York city last week
Saturday.
Miss Hattie Barrett has been guest
OF Mrs. E. n. Morse for few days.
John Tilton has bought the Howard
barn of Richard Harvey and will
move it to the place that he recently
bought of Mrs. o. Nutbrown.
Richard Harvey is improving his
house by putting on piazza. G. l..
Lucas is doing the work.
j. A. Holmes is to put up a shed be-
tween his house and barn. Henry
Hewins is to do the work.
G. d. Markham, an old resident of
the town, died in STAFFORD last week.
Silas Hanks and wife attended the
State fair at White River Junction
on Wednesday.
Frank Burr and wife have a friend
from FoxbGro, Mass, with them for
several days.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1899-09-15
New York Markets.

FLOUR-State and western inactive and
somewhat in buyers favor; winter pat
ents, $3.55q395; winter straights, $500
$40; Minnesota patents $3.S5G4; winter
extras, $2.40G2S0.
WHEAT-No 2 red dull and easier ow-
ing to bearish cable news and scattered
local liquidation; December, 75%G757sc. /;
May, 7S7sd79c
RYE-Quiet; state, 59d6Oc. No. west
ern, 6454c., f. o. b.. afloat spot.
CORNING. 2 quiet and barely steady
with wheat; May 345sG3i34c.
OATS-Dull; track, white state, 26dSSc. I;
track, white, western, 26Q33c.
$11d11. so.
LARD - Easy; prime western steam,
IS. So. nominal.
BUTTER-Firm; state dairy, l5Q2Oc.
state creamery, 1S023c.
CHEESE-Unsettled; large white 11ss1
1119c small, white, niRd11%c.
EGGS-Firmer; state and PENNSYLVANIA
1S1aQ19c.; western, regulars 1Sdl6lsc
SUGAR-Raw steady; fair refining SIC:
centrifugal, SO test, 43sc.; refined quiet;
crushed, 5 l3-16c; powdered, 53sc
TuRPENTINE-Quiet at 46ibd47c.
RICE-Steady; domestic, 49sQr4c.; ia
pan, 4std5skc.
TALLOw-Firm; city 4%G4Ac.; coun-
try, 424c.
,HAY-steady; shipping. 5Oq6Oc; good to
choice. 65dS0c.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1899-09-15
When Dewey Comes Home.

Let the voice of the people tell the glad tidings
Let the heart of the nation pulsate with pride
Let the deeds of land express with ovation,
Where honor is due, be not honor denied.
Then shout for the hero who fought at Manila!
Shout, for a triumph that Dewey hath won.
Mid scenes of rejoicing and loud acamation
Arise, now Vermont, greet thy hero and son!
From the lakes to the gulf, from ocean to ocean,
One impulse thought in chorus shall rise
To him who hath planted in loyal devotion
The flag OF his country meath Philippine skies
Then shout, for the hero who fought at Manila!
Shout of the victory that bloodless was won!
Mid scenes of rejoicing and loud reclamation,
Crown with laurel Vermont, thy victor and son
Wave silver stars, where the warrior hath
raised thee!
Restrain, crimson bars, deeds of error and
wrong
Arise, darknd land, thou art freed from OPP.
preston!
Where once thou vert weak, the Flag II axes
thee strong.
Then shout for the hero who fought at Manila!
Down the annals of I me the record shall run,
Mid scenes of rejoicing and loud reclamation,
Pay homage, Vermont, to thine own naive son
E. HIBBARD ATKINSON.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1899-09-15
SOUTH NEWBURY.

Albert Gamsby was up from Concord
and spent Sunday with his parents.
Miss Gordon of Georgetown, Mass,
who has been visiting at A. A. Ohm
sted's, returned home last week Fri
day, accompanied by Mrs. Olmstead
and son.
Edison Doe was in East Montpelier
and Barre last week.
Quite a number from this place at
tended the State fair at White River
Junction Wednesday.
w. S. Hale is in town this week.
Edison Doe has sold his traction en-
gine to parties in Piermont.
Miss Mary E. Smith went toNorwich
Saturday where she will teach school.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1899-09-15
NEW LEADER CHOSEN.
Colonel Shaw of New York G. A. n
Commander.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. S.-Shortly
after the opening of yesterdays session
of the national encampment of the Grand
Army of the Republic Judge Leo Ras-
sieur of st. Louis withdrew his name as
a candidate for the office of commander
in chief.
Judge Rassieur, in a speech that arous-
ed enthusiasm, declined to oppose colonel
Albert ID. Shaw of WATERFOWL, n. Y,
and requested that the vote of the en-
campment be given to Colonel Shaw.
The encampment then elected Colonel
Shaw by reclamation.
Colonel Shaw had been nominated by
Department Commander Joseph w. Kay
of New York. Captain Thomas L. Sam
pie of Allegheny City seconded the nom
ination of Colonel Shaw, and the Ohio,
South Dakota and Vermont delegations
also made known their intention of vot-
ing for the New York man.
Irving Robbins of indianapolis was
elected senior vice commander in chief,
and NJ. Minton of Louisville was chosen
junior vice commander. William II.
Baker of Lynn, Mass, was elected sur
geon general. Jacob L. Grimm of Mary
land was elected chaplain in chief.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1899-09-15
PAYMENT REFUSED.
Comptroller Morgan Decides Against
Canal Contractors.


ALBANY, Sept. 11.-State Comptrol-
Ter William ]. Morgan received a letter
in July last from Superintendent of Pub
lie Works Partridge, asking if he was in
possession Of any facts or information
which would lead him to refuse to honor
drafts for the payment of the final ac-
counts on nine of the canal improve
ment contracts on which the work was
reported to have been completed.
The comptroller has heretofore decided
that illegal and improper allowances
were made on contracts Nos / and 2,
middle division, Erie canal, amounting
to $21S,207.45, and his examination of
contracts Nos. and ) of the same divi-
sion, just completed, has resulted in his
finding improper charges on these two
canal contracts amounting to SIG, 1906.
He finds in the disposition of these
four contracts that no more money is
due to the contractors, because they al
ready have been paid more than they
were legally entitled to by reason of such
improper extra allowances.
These decisions of Comptroller Morgan
are of great public interest, as they COW
er the disputed questions underlying all
of the unsettled canal contracts and in,
volve nearly 100000
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1899-09-15
NORTH THFTFORD.

The carnival at the Junction, now
past, with its crowd of living souls, i:
but reflection of the old hymn set to
the minor mode, on Life.
This Is an ever varying flood,
-, Always Fastening to the sea,
Slow or swift or mild or rude,
travelling to eternity,
Men and matrons left all care be-
hind, while young men and gay maid
ems, ready for the conquest, saw little
beyond the love.light in each others
eyes. Really fine and free outing
where rank and caste are brought low.
l myself once entered the arena in
Bradford, and felt my own nothing
ness as | should. But happiness is at
home also. Here, as l raise nv ewes
to the walls of my studio or prison,
vases of flowers still speak palmer than
words that | still live in the hearts of
others. Violets revive the fading
scenes of childhood, heliotrope the
Vanlshed sweetness of maidenhood,
while the golden marigold stands for
valiant endurance of time and age.
Though flowers teach us lessons of de-
cay and death, they are gifts most sa
cred.
Riding out has become OverdOne,
the effect is lost, we do not give trees
time to grow, the beauty of the small
street on the brook-side nigh home is
startling, as also further on where
young zines are making an avenue
pure y for shade and beauty, and all
new born.
Wilcox home all in arms, while all
Intervening homes NV WOW Of Eairviaw
to East Thetford new bridge as placid
as monday; women in doors with smil-
ing faces, with fine kept farms adjoln-
ing the way. and pleasant reception
from all. We will come again.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jaquith have left to
visit son Charles in Connecticut. They
took carriage and old Ned, both gift
for the pastor in Woodstock.
Esther and Emma will this eve s1U in
state at the brunswick" and Miss
Adams has hit on the Wagner Festi-
val at Werman.
Our little folks were out with pump
kin lanterns. making us wish we could
be children again. They look like pill
grlms on crusade. Aunt H. furnishes
tallow candles.
Our team refined up at best at Dea.
who sat in dressing gown and
shirt waist, undisturbed by the cackle
of women, wife gone, enjoying his pa
per and the hum from many bee
houses.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1899-09-15
A Word to Mothers,

Mothers of children affected with Group
or severe cold need not hesitate to adj
minister Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
1t contains no opate nor narcotic in any
form and may be given as confidently to
the babe as to an adult. The great sue
cess that has attended its use in the treat.
ment of colds and Group has won for it
the approval and praise it has received
throughout the United States and in
many foreign lands. 1t is sold by j. NJ.
Tayl Tor, Druggist
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1899-09-15
SEMINARY NOTES.

The three lower departments began
Monday with the following teachers
Grammar, Miss Martin; Intermediate,
Miss Lang; Primary, Miss Guthrie. Miss
Martin comes well recommended and a
successful year is expected in all depart
ments.
The High department has now thirty
two students.
The first lyceum of the year was held
Wednesday at 415 p. m. The question,
Resolved that the village of Newbury
should be incorporated, was discussed by
Roscoe Patterson and Miss Richardson,
affirmative Frank Brock and Miss john
son, negative. The debate was won by
the affirmative.
RI. Patterson, 100, is teaching school
in Corinth, as is Miss Julia Ford, former
Iy of Newbury Seminary.
The manager of the foot ball team has
written to Bradford, Thetford and Hav-
erhill but at present writing nothing has
been heard from them
Prof. E. A. Shaw of Norwich Universe
ty visited school Wednesday. Prot. Shaw
was formerly principal of Newbury Sem
mary.
Mr.Ed Bayley called on the High school
department Wednesday.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1899-09-15
BOLTONVILLE.

Mr.. Seth S. New comb, of Montpelier,
was in town Tuesday, buying lumber. He
represents the U. S. Clothes Pin Co.
School Director Barnett visited the
school Wednesday and looked after the
janitor work and other needful matters.
The concert at Wells River by Nevers'
Band was largely attended by the neigh
borhood people.
A consignment of lake trout arrived by
the express Thursday afternoon for Halls
pond.
Mrs. Jessie Hill is visiting in Barre and
Montpelier.
The Sabbath school gave a picnic and
house party last Saturday afternoon and
evening at Mrs. James Gardeners. The
attendance was large, the entire neigh
borhood being invited. 1t was very
pleasant affair and passed off with perfect
harmony and satisfaction.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1899-09-15
SOUTH RYEGATE.

There will be no preaching atSthe
PRESBYTERIAN church next Sunday.
A large number attended the East
Corinth fair last week.
Charles Annis, the section foreman,
lis visiting his brother this week at Til
ton, N. H.
The Blue Mountain Granite Works
are getting out curbing and doing some
granite work for A. F. Milliken OF
Woodsville.
A. F. Bartlett is taking charge of his
sons store this week, his son being
away on short vacation.
William Fraser, clerk and treasurer
of Nj. H. Gibsons Granite Works
hurt his left hand quite badly last
week by getting it caught between two
stones, but is able to work III the office.
A Congregations meeting was held
in the Presbyterian church few days
ago at which Rev. p. ?. Womer of
Williamstown was present. The church
trustees were appointed to canvass the
congregation to see if the necessary
GALAXY could be secured TO warrant
call for Mr.. Womer. The canvass was
a successful one and Mr.. WOmer will
receive the call.
M. H. Gibson has commenced work
on the old livery site where he will
erect building which will be occupied
as a general store, also a room 1890
will be occupied by Homer Bartlett as
a clothing store, and A. T. Gay is to
have room in the same building for
a barber shop and jewellers store.
Mrs. G. P. Wilson, sister of Mrs. G.
H. Plllsbury, of Groton has opened
dress making rooms in the dwelling of
A. 7. Gray.
Miss Edna Laird of Prince Edwards
Island is the new teacher in the high
school.
Miss Marion Doe is at home for a
short vacation.
Mrs. Chas. Carruth of Groton visited
her father here on Wednesday.
w. O. McAllister of Manchester, n.
H.. is spending the week with his faith
er here.
Mrs. w. H. Goodfellow with her
brother went to Bradford, Wednesday,
to spend the day.
Peach Thomas has bought the Robt.
Converse house aud is repairing it with
paint and paper, getting it ready to
rent
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1899-09-15
A Clever Trick.

1t certainly looks like it, but there is
really no trick about it. Anybody can
try it who has lame back and weak kid
news, malaria or nervous troubles. We
mean he can cure himself right away by
taking Electric Bitters. This medicine
tones up the whole system, acts as a
stimulant to the liver and kidneys, is a
blood purifier and nerve tonic. 1t cures
consultation. headache, fainting spells,
sleeplessness and melancholy. 1t is pure
ly vegetable, a mild laxative, and restores
the system to its natural vigor. Try Elec-
trio Bitters and be convinced that they
are a miracle worker. Every bottle guar
anteed. Only SOC bottle at j. M. Tay-
lor's drug store
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1899-09-15
A Wonderful Cure of Diarrohea.

A prominent Virginia Editor had al
most given up, but was brought back t.
perfect health by Chamberlain's Collie
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy.
Read his editorial From the Times
HillStille, Va.
| suffered with diarrhoea for a long
time and thought was past being cured
l had spent much time and money and
suffered so much misery that | had de-
cided to give up all hopes of recovery and
await the result, but noticing the adver-
tisement of Chamberlain's Collie Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy and also some
testimonials stating how some wonder
full cures had been wrought by this rem
edy, decided to try it. After taking a
few doses | was entirely well of that
trouble, and | wish TO say further to my
readers and fellow sufferers that | am a
hale and hearty man to-day and feel as
well as L ever did in my life.-O. K.
MOORE.
For sale by j. NJ. Taylor, Druggist.
One Minute Cough Cure, cures.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1899-09-15
Drink Grain-O

After you have concluded that you ought
not to drink coffee. 1t is not medicine
but doctors order it, because it is health
full, invigorating and appetizing. 1t is
made from pure grains and has that rich
seal brown color and tastes like the finest
grades of coffee and costs about fourth
as much. Children like it and thrive ON
it because it is genuine food drink con-
tanning nothing but nourishment. Ask
your grocer for Grain-O, the new food
drink. 15c. and 25c.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1899-09-15
A Sword For Samson

TRENTON, Sept. 11.-Simons Bros. &
Co. of Philadelphia have finished the
jeweled sword which the state of New
Jersey will present to Admiral Sampson
and will deliver the same tomorrow to
the committee of the legislature that had
iii charge the securing of the sword and
the arranging for the presentation of the
same to Admiral Sampson.