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The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1900-11-23

Captain Clark, ever modest, ever
thoughtful, ever appreciative, will al
ways be hero to Vermont. Bradford,
his native town, has an4especially warm
place for her illustrious son. Captain
Clark wrote Gov. Stickhey under the
date of Nov. 14th letter thanking
him for the honor which has come to
him through the action of the Vermont
legislature. The letter is as follows
"My Dear Sir-Your highly esteemed
letter of the 9th inst, incloslng certified
| copy of the joint resolution of the general
assembly of Vermont has been received
and | thank you gratefully for the way in
which youIspeak of the signal honor which
has been conferred upon me, especially
your own words 'One of our sons who has
been faithful to every du "
81 cannot read those resolutions with
out being deeply affected, nor think with
out emotion of great distinction that
came TO me through the action of all
members of both legislative bodies, rising
when my name was mentioned represent
ing as they did the state and people love
so much.
Perhaps the best way for me to &C
knowledge the obligation | am under to
sentatives is to refer to the noble ship
and company they have so greatly honor
ee through ne,
When we left the other ship on the
coast of Brazil and pushed ahead at full
speed believed that the West Indies
would be the scene of decisive conflict
and therefore that the risk of an encount-
er withthe Spanish fleet should be incur
red notwithstanding warnings given of its
superiority.
"These were moments when the respon-
sibilities assumed weighed heavily. but |
was inspired by thoughts of the march of
the sixth corps to Gettysburg under the
lamented Sedgwick, whose order was
Put the Vermonters at the head and tell
the rest to keep up and by the memory
of Warmers Green Mountain Boys hurry
ing to save the day at Bennington that
first high water mark of the effort
against the nations life, for there began
the series of strokes that ended at Sara
toga 1t should be classed with Gettys-
burg among the decisive battles of the
world.
with high esteem. am very respect
fully and sincerely yours,
sc. Z. CLARK,
Captain U. S. N.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1900-11-23
FIGHTING RESUMED.
End of Rainy Season Permits
Action In Philippines.
AGGRESSIVE CAMPAIGN PLANNED.
Several engagements Already Re-
pOrted-Re-enfOrcem Sent to
Various Island Garrisons-Grant
Carries Filipino Stronghold. 80


Various Island Garrisons-Grant
Carries Filipino Stronghold. 80
MANILA, Nov. 19-Last week wit
messed a very considerable increase in
rebel and American activity in the field.
Many skirmishes occurred and several
small engagements in northern and SOUTH
ern Luzon. The termination of the rains
permits a resumption of operations on
both sides.
The Americans are undertaking a Sc
ries of aggressive movements against the
insurgents, notably upon the island Of
Samar against General Lukban, whose
forces hold the entire island with the ex-
ception of three coast towns, each of
which is garrisoned by two companies
of the Twenty infantry and pla-
toon of artillery.
The rebels are continually shooting into
the garrisoned towns, and our forces have
not been sufficient to retaliate effectively
Commerce in Samar has been at stand
still, and most of the influential inhabit-
ants have departed. General Hare has
arrived there with 250 men. He will
bring eight companies of the Second in.
fantry from the island of Martinique, as
they may be needed, and will proceed en-
ergetically to crush General Lukbaa.
Meanwhile United States gunboats wiz
patrol the coast to prevent the escape OF
the insurgent leader. Lukban still holds
three members of the Forty-third regi-
ment prisoners.
General Wheaton, commanding in the
department of northern Luzon, is sending
re-enforcements to General Young's prov
inces, where the natives, under General
Tinio and Aglipay, the communicated
Filipino priest are showing signs of rest
lessness, deserving the domiciles they
have occupied during the rainy season
and joining under compulsion of fear the
insurgents in the mountains. ..c3 g.
Notable among the weeks engagements
was General Grants advance, with Mac
cabebe and American scouts, upon a reb-
ell stronghold So miles north of Manile,
which was defended by 200 insurgents
armed with rifles. After skirmishing and
fighting for the greater part of day and
night, the enemy was dislodged from the q
mountain fastness, and immense quanti- i
ties of rice and stores, awithGconsiderable
ammhnitioht were destroyed a9a ~I civ
! General Macarthur has gone fDdSubig
bay with Admiral Remey on the United
States cruiser Brooklyn for the purpose
of examining the locality. 1t is probable
that 1900 marines now in Philippine
waters will be used to relieve certain ar
my posts, rendering the relieved soldiers +
available for other and more urgent du-
ties
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1900-11-23
Long Distance Photograph.

MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 16.-Professor
Il. p. Leavenworth photographed the as
teroid Eros through the telescope at the
State university observatory last even
ing Considering that the diminutive
planet is said to be 100000 miles
away, it was long shot. The professor
said that the planet could not be seen
with the naked eye or through the tele-
scope. BY a close mathematical calcula-
ton he ascertained its exact location, and
the sensitive plate caught its likeness,
even though it was beyond human ken.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1900-11-23
Negro burned at the Stake.

LIMON, Colo, Nov. 17.-Chained to a
railroad rail set firmly in the ground on
the exact spot where his fiendish crime
was committed, Preston Porter. Jr., or.
as he was Familiarity known. John Por-
ter, last evening paid a terrible penalty
for his deed. 1t was 6:23 o',lIcS when
the father Of tie murdered girl touched
the match to. the, fIel which had been
piled around t,c St"Ac, and 20 minutes
later lat c,nyul+ivc s2alder told that
life was extinct.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1900-11-23
No Rise In Meat Prices.

CHICAGO, Nov. 16.-Absolute denial
is made by Chicago packers of a report
to the effect that the packers had ad-
vanced prices ON all sorts of meat from
l TO cents a pound and that there is a
combine of the firms to hold the price
higher regardless of the price of live cat
tie. "The reports that we have arbitrari-
ly swelled the prices of meats are un-
true" said e. f. Swift of Swift & Co.
yesterday. Supply and demand control
the market now as they have always
done. The election cut no figure whatev.
err in the price of meat during the week
follc wing it, nor will it affect it.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1900-11-23
A FIGHT FOR LIFE.
Senator Davis Holding His own, but
In n Critical Condition

ST. PAUL, Nov. 2O-W Whether the i'm
provement noted in the condition of
United States Senator Davis is other
than superficial it is impossible to say.
The continued intervals of delirium are
deemed unfavorable to recovery. How
ever, the fact that he continues to take
and digest considerable food and tonics
is considered much in his favor.
The weakened condition of the senator
makes recuperation more difficult. His
health, shattered in the civil war, was
never fully restored. However, his strong
will is battling with the disease, and
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1900-11-23

Rear Admiral Crowningshield, chief
of the navigation bureau, says that the
present personnel of the United States
navy would form barely one fourth of
the total establishment necessary
to fight first-class European power.
Since the Spanish war great many of
the best officers have broken down in
health from overwork. The bureau
departments short of officers and the
naval academy needs instructors. If,
as the rear admiral's suggests, for the
next ten years appointments to the
naval academy be doubled, the presi-
dent and representatives appointing
two, where they now appint one and
the senators are given the same priv
lege of appointment as representatives.
step toward repairing this inequality
would be taken. Then whenever con-
gress authorizes an increase of vessels
a corresponding increase of officers
should be provided for to man the
ships. This latter plan is followed in
Germany and England. This year
England increases her navy by Is war
vessels and her personnel by 4,240 of
fcers and men. If we would lead, we
must give this matter attention.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1900-11-23

The subject of divorce has been given
wide discussion in the papers lately,
called forth undoubtedly by the action
OF the special committee appointed at
the last general convention of the
Protestant Episcopal church, This
committee has adopted unanimously a
canon which absolutely forbids min
lister to unite again in matrimony
either the guilty or innocent party to
a divorce while the former wife or
husband is living. This action is not
final, but it is probable that it will be
confirmed by the convention. The
committee also adopted canon I'M
der which a divorced person, who
remarries during the lifetime of a for
mer wife or husband is excluded from
the sacraments of the church, except
when at the point of death or when
penitent and separated from the per-
son to whom the remarriage was made.
This action marks Wholesome reaction
from the easy tolerance which has too
long existed III this matter. The sane
tity and permanence of the marriage
tie needs greatly to be enforced by all
the authority which the churches pos
sess. The Catholic church has always
preserved an uncompromising attitude
in regard to this, and if the clergymen
of the various churches take similar
one, the action will promote a health
Ter moral tone.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1900-11-23

A part CT the credit of the wonder
full development of Japan In the ways
of civilization is due to the Empress
Haruko. Like the Emperor she is a
strong supporter of western ideas. She
first set the example of abandoning
staining the teeth and shaving the
eyebrows. She has endowed woman's
hospital in Tokio:- The Empress mar
ried the Emperor who is the 121st in
line, thirty years ago. He is the first
Emperor to give his wife seat at his
table and voice in the national coun-
ellis.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1900-11-23

The Office of Gen. Robert E. Lee, a
former president of Washington and
Lee University is preserved precisely
as he left it, in the basement of the
chapel of that University. Not book,
paper or letter has been disturbed.
Letters he received the last morning
he was able to work lie on the table,
the morning reports of the faculty are
there untouched. Once or twice dur
the year it is carefully busted, but the
windows are kept closed and the shut
tiers drawn and the room remains
one of sacred memories and historic in
terest.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1900-11-23

A reception and dinner was rendered
Senator Dillingham; Wednesday eve
ming by Hon. and Mrs. Edward Wells
of Burlington. Many distinguished
citizens of the state were invited.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1900-11-23

The statements made under a poster
heading by the Essex Junction Record
last week have been entirely disproved.
When we read this attack upon Secre-
tary of State Fred A. Rowland and
State Treasurer j. Il Bacon, in regard
to their salaries being exorbltant and
a s%indle, we discredited it as we know
thoroughly the character of these men
and of their public work. We were
sure their record would bear the search
light of publicity. The following let
ter from the legislative correspondent
of the st. Adams Messenger disposes
of the charges in short order
The Essex Record yesterday flooded the
legislature with free copies containing
under glaring headlines figures said to
show the amount received from the state
by the State Treasurer j. l.. Bacon from
December l, 1898, to April II, 1900, and by
Secretary of State Fred A. Rowland, from
July %, 1898, to July 1, 1900 The amounts
were SO large that they were calculated
to produce sensation and they did-un-
til somebody took them down to the state
auditor, who on comparing them with his
vouchers, found that OF the amounts
charged up to the state treasurer $1,000
was payment on account to the con-
tractors who built the addition to the
state house last year and $3.50 more was
for vault for records at the state house
put in during the past two years, A SIM
liar examination of the amounts charged
to Mr.. Rowland shows that they''were for
practically three years, December /, 1897,
to November 1, 1900, instead of for less
than two years as charged, In both cases
the fees received as insurance commits
sioners paid in March cover the year
ending December l, following, according
to the statements of the two officials on
whom the attack was made.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1900-11-23

Rev. Campbell G. Morgan has re-
signed his pastorate in London to ac-
cept call to Mortified, Mass, to take
up the work of the late d. l.. Moody.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1900-11-23

From Washington we hear that the
preliminary report of the Isthmian
canal commission will surely be ready
on the opening day of congress. There
can be no further pretext for delay in
legislation 1t is probable that the
cost of the great way will be increased
as former esti mates have been based
upon a twenty-five foot draught of
water, but there are now ships afoat
drawing thirty feet. We hope this
long dreamed of waterway is about
to become an assured fact.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1900-11-23

The gifts to Yale have amounted to
$1,000 900 for the year and half since
President Hadley became the head of
the University. This sum includes
subscriptions to the bi-centennial fund
not yet paid.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1900-11-23

The secretary of the Vermont Sem
ate has received letter from State
Senator Luchsinger of California, re-
questing that copy of the resolutions
asking Congress to make some recogni-
ton of Capt. Clark's services. which
were introduced in Montpelier be sent
him. He wishes to introduce a similar
resolution in the California legislature,
which meets in January. He says this
resolution is in accord with the feel
ings of the people of California.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1900-11-23

Rhode Island has now C content it's
self with one capital, like the other
states. There is to be but one session
of the legislature yearly, to be limited
to sixty days. Hereafter the school
children will learn, Providence the
capital of Rhode Island, etc.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1900-11-23
SENATOR CUsHMAN X. DAVIS.

SENATOR CUSHMAN X. DAVIS.
hope has not been abandoned, although
it is admitted that his condition is very
critical. He realizes his serious condi-
ton and, it is stated, has made all ar
rangements as to his estate.
Judge Bartlett Trip has arrived from
Yankton, S. d. He will remain until
there is a change in his brother-in-law's
condition.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1900-11-23

Yale offers free tuition to five Fill
pinos, who may be sent to this country by
Judge Taft of the Philippine commits
sion. Other colleges are following this
patriotic example. In no better or
surer way can we bring peace to those
islands than to educate some of heir
young ~1en in our great institutions.
They would be oond of sympathy and
confidence now, and in the future they
would be most effective missionaries
of improvement and Amerlcanism.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1900-11-23

The cabinet meeting held Nov. 18th
was an impressive and dramatic cpl
sode. The president forestalled the
customary formal designations of all
the cabinet, by inviting every member
to remain in his cabinet for another
four years. The president said that
every member of the cabinet was en-
titled toSshare fully in whatever credit
was derived. by the administration from
the election of Nov. 9Th. He declared
that the most kindly feelings existed
between the members of the official
family. All were visibly affected by
the earnestness of the Presidents in
vitation. A few will not accept an adj
ditional four years service for business
reasons.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1900-11-23

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The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1900-10-13

The Richland board of control
referred TO the state board of
directors the question whether
porters could be employed at the
dispensaries and paid out of the
profits. The state board referred
the matter back to the county
board to decide whether porters
are necessary. This, of course.
means that porters may be thus
employed and paid whenever the
board of control decides that thew
are necessary. The dispens. lies
in Columbia have been employing
porteTs. We suppose their duties
are to carry around and deliver
liquors. 1t will DO necessary only
to phone or write orders. This
is long way from the original
bill as it passel the legislature.
One by one the restrictions arc
being brushed away, and the
liquor traffic is rapidly settling to
its normal level. The next step
and for anything we know, this
step has already been takcn-will
be for the porters to bring back
orders to the dispensaries. From
this to soliciting orders will he
but fraction of II step. Then the
advantage of carrying n supply
along to fill orders at once will
suggest itself, and this again will
lead to hand cart, a bell, and n
banner, a la "hoky.puky ice
cream blocks" This is in the
line of perfecting the system. -
Chester Lantern.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1900-10-13
Good For Judge Benet.

News and Courier: An unusual
case, says our local correspondent,
occurred in the Spartanburg court
Wednesday morning. He ex-
plains: ''CIaudo Thompson, 6 to S
S years old, entered plea of
guilty hOnsebreaking and larceny.
The law does not provide for
placing any convicts on the -coun-
ty chain gang except able>bodied
males. After making the state~
ment, Judge Benet expressed a
regret that there was no reforma~
tory for juvenile criminals in tie
state. He also said that if the
mother of the little fellow would
give him a sound whipping, in the
presence of the sheriff, that he
would order the case mol pressed.
The punishment was properly adj
ministered "
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1900-10-13
Too Many Pardons.

We believe that Gov. Miles b.
McSweeny is a kind hearted man.
He is honest, and trie' to do his
duty; but it is evident that he has
mistaken idea on the subject of
granting pardons.
Yesterday morning The Herald
said that a pardon had been granted
to Thackston, of Greenvllle, the
man who was convicted after slav-
ing his second victim.
We submit that after elaborate
trials in which all Of the evidence
is fully presented and fairly COM
mented upon by learned counsel
for the state and for the defence
and an impartial jury has returned
vsrdictof guilty, that the man
convicted and sentenced, ought
to be made to perform the sentence
which the court has imposed.
When the pardoning power was
entrusted to the governor it was
never contematsd that he would
allow his symphathles to he work :
ed upon. 1t was never contemplated
that he would exercise this power
to set aside ths verdict Of a iury
unless evidence was produced made
There is not the slightest doubt
(to show that some mistake had
BEEN in the world as to EzelI
Thackston's guilt. He does not
deny it. That being the case, we
ask in all seriousness, what right
has the Governor to pardon man
who has been duly convicted with
no evidence that would tend in the
least to arouse a doubt IA to the
business of his sentence.
The governor of the state ought
not to he placed in the position of
the piteous of the wives and the
daughters and the sisters of those
who have been convicted of crime.
1t ought not to he possible for the
governor to issue pardon merely
because being kind hearted he has
allowed his sympathies to he work,
ed upon. The law ought speedily
to he changed -Spartanburg
Herald.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1900-10-13
Rewards Offered.
For Capture of Seven. All of
Them Charged With Murder.
The State.

The State.
Gov McSweeney yesterday Of
fered number of rewards for the
arrest of parties wanted for kill
lngs In this State. 1t would APP
pear from the number Of rewards
that are being offered that a
pretty good portion of those who
commit homicides manage to get
away.
A reward of 800 has been Of
fered for the arrest. with evidence
to convict, of Robert Woodward,
who killed Thomas Lennon, in
Union county.
A reward of 800 for the ar
rest of Molev jackson, who killed
Ach MCRue in Marlboro count .
A reward of $50 for the arrest
of Will Watson who is wanted for
the killing Of Mary Watson, in
York county.
A reward of $50 has been offer
ed for Ode HeIvIn who is wanted
for the killing of Jesse McNair.
A reward of 500 has been Of
fered for the arrest of John Dean
who is wanted for the killing of
Davis Kerner, in Greenwood
county.
\ reward of 800 has been Of
fered for the arrest of jeff Turner
who is wanted for the killing of
Newton lrbv in Laurens county.
A reward of 500 was today
also offered for the arrest of Joe
SmalIs, who is charged with the
killing of Adam Giles, in Beau,
fort county
All of these killings have been
recent affairs in this State.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1900-10-13
THE LEDGER.
Th'IVlow s. Car, +,

The News and Courier looks upon
BrNan'~ chances AS improving
every day, 1t says that Mary
land, which went over to the com
mon enemy in 1896, is reasonably
safe fov Bryan; Indiana is counted
in the doubtful column by many
shrewd Republican observers;
Illinois is coming our way, and
New York will take its place IN
the Democratic column. MANY
he str, nLeSt men among the
Democrats, who voted for Me-
klnIcy at the last election on the
money issue, have returned to the
party rank and are making an ac
tive campaign for b. van and are
winning votes wherever they
speak. Hill is on the stump:
bOUrNe Cochran Is DONG his best
for the peoples hope; Olnev has
declared himself for the Demo-
cratic ticket; William l. Wilson.
VINO served as Postmaster General
in Clcveland's last Cabinet, is out
for Bryan; and the Democratic
press of the country, which WAS
So soreiy divided IN the campaign
four years ago, is practically 4
unit for Bryan and the "para>
mount ISSUE which he represents.
The situation in New York is
particularly encouraging.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1900-10-13
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The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1900-10-13
700 Bushels of Corn and 10 Bales
of Cotton With one Mule.
Special to The State.

ElgefeId, Oct 1C.-Mr James
Cautelou is one of Edgefeld' $
most progressive farmers. He
does not own large number of
acres of land, but he makes what
he has got pay. Last year Mr.
CanteIou made COO bushels of
corn and nine bale of cotton with
one mule. This year he will
make 700 bushels of corn and 10
bales of cotton, Notwithstanding
the fact that this has been such a
bad year on our farmers. The
majority of our farmers will only
make about third of cotton
crop.