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The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1900-03-16

A Cincinnati girl married, she sup
posed, Capt. Charles E. Clark, CON-
mander of the Texas, Feb. 2Sth. The
wedding took place in New Orleans.
The groom was soon found out and ar
rested. They can't know Capt. Clark
very well out west, but Bradford, at
least, knows that the Captain. is the
fortunate possessor of a very charming
wife.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1900-03-16

The largest amount of duties collect
ed in the customs district of Vermont
was received during the month of
February, it being 100000. An idea
of the increase of the amount of duties
collected can be formed, when it is
known that the collections for January
and February of this year were equal
to the first five and a half months of
last year, and equal to the first ten
months of 1898.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1900-03-16

Gen. Wheeler has arrived in this
country and will probably begin op-
erations at once in the enemy's camp,
Filipino Junta in Congress.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1900-03-16

Probably the postmaster at Topeka,
Kansas, will retire to a sanitarium for
nevous prostration as soon as this
weeks rush is over. On March 9th
the subscription list Of the Topeka
Capitol, Sheldon's edition, had passed
the 100, 900 mark.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1900-03-16

Admiral Watson is to return from
the Philippines on account of delicate
health. He is to return by way of
Suez Canal. Wonder if his actual
off the Spanish coast will
cause as much alarm in Spanish circles
as his rumored visit in '98 did.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1900-03-16

New York is to have hall of fame
containing $50 panels, upon which will
be subscribed the names of Americas
great men. The list is open to all call
ings from authors and scientists
through all the ranks of the professions
to business men.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1900-03-16

Queen Victoria is co visit Ireland
next month for the first time since
1851. This must be a joyful occasion
to loyal Irishmen,
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1900-03-16

The st. Johnsbury Republican has a
very timely presentation of sketches
and photographs of the four candi-
dates, Haskins, Plumley, Stafford and
Dale, in the second congressional dis
trict. The Republican has shown
commendahle enterprise in thus i'm
partially bringing before their read.
ers the qualifications of each aspirant.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1900-03-16

Mr.. Ramon Reyes Lala, full
blooded Filipino, who has received his
education in Europe, has been lectur-
ing in Boston. He takes the same
view of the situation in his country as
other sensible people do, that is that
an American protectorate at least is
best for the Archipelago.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1900-03-16

Affairs in China are a regular Chin
csc puzzle. The Empress Dowager
fears, with good reason, that the coun-
try will be embroiled in a civil war.
The Chinese Emperor has just been
dethroned by the Empress and his six
year old son named as his successor.
This act is what is causing the trouble.
The Chinese Gazette says the En-
pless has appealed to Russia for help
and the japanese have protested.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-08-17
Messages From Pekin.

London, Aug. 14.-The British consOl
at Canton, says the Telegraph's CORE
spondent here. has received the fol-
lowing message, dated August 9Th,
from Sir Claude Macdonald. British
minister in Pekin:
Our situation is desperate. In ten
days our food supply will be at an end.
Unless we are relieved a general mas
sacre is probable.
The Chinese offer to escort us to
TienTsin, but, remembering Gavin
pore. we refused the offer There are
over 200 European men and women in
this legation
st. Petersburg. Aug. 14.--M. De Giers,
Russian minister in Pekin. reports in
cipher under date of August 4th, as
follows:
Il consider it my duty to point out
as Indispensable to our journey that
thcallied forces sent as an escort should
he of sufficient force to protect 800
Europeans, including POO women and
children. and fifty wounded. 1t APP
pears that the journey to Ticn-Tsin at
the present season of the year is dan
gerous. owing to lack of means of COM
municntion.
"The Chinese government recently
applied to us and to all the foreign rep
resentatives in order to arrange the
date and conditions of our journey to
Tien-Tsin. At the same time the Tsung
Ii Iamen informed us that the foreign
governments had not once demanded
from the Chinese ministers abroad our
departure from Pekin under escort.
I'VE replied that we required in
structiOns from our governments, with
out which we could not leave our posts.
"All my colleagues here are sending
similar kilograms to their governments.
Please inform.
1.-The families of the imperial mission
and the Russian colony are WELL
The Grit-advocate., 1900-08-17
Regulating tho Width Of Tires.


Prof. F. H. King, Physicist % The
Wisconsin Agricultural Station III the
bulletin prepared by him on the con-
struction and maintenance of country
roads, says concerning wide tires:
When we come to have system of
good roads and the means fCW main
tanning them it will be necessary to
have ordinances regulating th.s width
of tire and diameter of whe:i which
may be used on the roads whtt' carry
ing specified loads. In Europe. where
better roads are found and hetter
system for maintenance exis;-;, there
are ordinances which fix the width OF
tire to be used with given leads. In
Bavaria the regulations are as fol-
lows:
wheel carts with TWO horses 4.133
inch tires.
wheel carts with four horses G.
$50 inch tires.
wheel carts with two horses 1856
inch tires
wheel carts with four lorse. L.
1873 inch tires.
NHecl Cal LS Wllu i've ~ S1SnL
horses 6.1S0 inch tires
Carts with more than four and wag-
ons with more than eight horses are
not allowed to use the roads without
a special permit from the authorities
Other countries of the Old World
have found similar ordinances neces-
sary and it is clearly rational and just
! tIat at oh ha
for otherwise one man may easily put
in jeopardy the interests of whole
community"
The Grit-advocate., 1900-08-17
Prairie Oats

Prairie Oats (Boutelona racemosa)
is often called Tall gama and also mes
quite grass in Texas and westward. A
report by the Kansas State Board OF
Agriculture says: 1t is an important
constituent of prairie sod in eastern
Kansas, but westward is found chiefly
on the declivities OF draws or hills.
1t 1s nutritious, but is generally con-
sidered to be less SO than some other
species. 1t is easily distinguished by
the f1ower-stalks, which rise to the
height of one to three feet. All along
the main stem. except the lower part,
are the small spikes Of flowers, ar
ranged quite close together. These
spikes are half an inch or less in
length and turned back upon the man
stem, as shown in the illustration. One
great advantage possessed by this
plant. and an advantage that Ia Likely
to have great influence in its intro
The Grit-advocate., 1900-08-17
VIII Help Destitute at Cape Nome.

Washington. Aug. 13.-Gencral Ran
dali. commander Of the Department of
Alaska, has made the following re-
port upon the conditions at Nome:
AT present there are about 15.H0
persons in and about Nome. 1t is es-
timated there will be 1000 destitute
here at the close of navigation. re-
quest that | be authorized to send all
destitute persons out of the country by
any vessel available in case army
transports are not here"
Reports indicate that the natives all
along the coast are dying of measles
and pneumonia. Smallpox has been
checked: no new cases having been re-
ported in twelve days.
All the recommendations of General
Randall. above noted. have received
the approval of the secretary of war.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-08-17
FIFTY Sunk on Torpedo Boat.

Paris. Aug. 12.-During mancuvers
of the French fleet off Cape St Vim
cent. last night, Il collision occurred be
tween the tirSt.claSS bHttlcShiU Ercn-
nus. flying the flag of Vice Admiral
Fournicr. commander of the fleet. and
the torpedo boat destroyer France
The France sank Immediately. and
only Il portion of the crew. consisting
of four officers ana tifty-cight men.
were saved.
1t is believed that no fewer than if-
ty were lost. Details are mcagrc The
accident was due to the fact that the
France. which was Il recent addition
to the French navy. turned to the right
when ordered to the left.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-08-17
Hot wind Kills Corn In Kansas

SaIinn. Kan. Aug. 14.-An intensely
hot wind has been blowing over Cen
trtl Kansas this afternoon and vegeta-
lion has wthrred rapidly. The late
corn that survived the last dry spell
has been shriveling to-day. and the
crop percentage has been considerably
decreased This is the second day of
intense heat The thermometer has
registered as high as 1l2 degrees in
the business streets ana has been
above 100 degrees in the shade
The Grit-advocate., 1900-08-17
Killed by lightning.

New York. Aug. 12.-Ninc persons
who sought shelter under trees in the
woods in the Bronx section. during IL
storm. this evening. were struck by
lightning. They We're James Brown. IL
Hungarian tailor of this city: his wife
and five children. and Bertha LHScho-
witz and Bertha SilvermHn. They were
taken to Fordlam hospital.
-Four persons were killed in Brooklyn
and two others stand little chance of
recovering from injuries received.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-08-17
Russians May Hold Manchuriu.

London. Aug. PA special from st.
Petersburg attributes to Russia the in
tcntion TO fill Manchlria with troops
and hot TO let go that territory when
the present ebullition is over. The Rms
sian war office expects to have 142.
600 men and 242 guns in Siberia by the
end of September
The Grit-advocate., 1900-08-17

London. Aug. IA news agency
dispatch from Lahore. Punjab. says:
The Amerr Of AfghaniStan is mobil-
iZing forces of infantry and artillery
and that it is reported an advance on
the Russi;in frontier is contemplated.
1t is added that the news is not fully
credited 1T Lahore though it is en-
planned the Ameer'S behavior has been
cruising some uneasincss in official cir
clcS.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-08-17
Improved apparatus

Improved apparatus count for
great dea. IN creamerles. Two equally
good buttermakers would find it i'm
possible to turn out the same quality
Of product, il one had control OF
creamery with all modern improve
m nts and the other had charge of
creamery with apparatus in every way
an iguated
The Grit-advocate., 1900-08-17

duction as cultivated grass, IL the
ease with which the seed may se gath
cred. In small quantities 1t can DO
easily stripped off with the hands. II
cultivated the seed can be hayva.ted
with as little difficulty as timoeby.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-23
BUSINESS PROPERTY.

FOR SALE-VALUABLE BUSINESS PROPERTY
at sacrifice to close estate; city post
office; price, $4,000: renting for 500 month;
s,s12 So. IT. This property is worth $4,000
An office building 18th and F. offered at
$4,000; rents for S115 month; SIP. 900 has been
loaned 1t; the original cost 500, 900.
SEND FOR LIST OF STORE AND APART
MENT HOUSES.
oc2O-5t STONE & FAIRFAX. SOC f ST. NV
FOR RENT-BRICK BUSINESS BUILDING 219 G
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light; good for printing office, laundry, light
chinery. etc.
j. FRED. KELLEY, Room 20, $50 st. NV. ooO-3
TO DESIRABLE TENANTS.
The second floor of The Evening Star Annex
will be rented to desirable tenant. Size 5Ox1OO
feet. Steam heat, electric light and motor power
Elevator service. Apply at The Star Office oc 13-tf
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250I X. Ar, w. 80
1856 La ave- b's't rs.l2.UO
STORES.
1902 Pa NV. Ar, sto,
eel. W, g,.......15.S 81
29O9 NJ. sto &2r. 20. 90
22O5 l, 2r&sto. We 1o.c0
912 MI NV, st&dw, C. II 90
2121 Pa av.stO,w,g. so
1918 NJ. W. eel. -. is. 90
1909 18Th, | room. 10 %
1906 18th, shop. .10.0 90
STABLES.
1912 G, Is, or. 90
18th, 18th. L, NJ, los
and side lot. Is. 10
1142 18th. SIS, VIII, W. 90
2o12 h. Is. l.w....10. IS
250S G, 5s. 90
1926 9th. Is. wr. 800
IS29-31 L. 5r. W. 100
iORIsOW'S ISSUE.
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FOR SALE-SOUTHWEST-
1874 Va ave-, 6r frame rented $1o.5o Price 81 $50
1902 s. Capitol st. brick Observation-Disclosures. /, 100
10 Defrees st. NV, Or. and bath. ........ ZOO
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-23
EDUCATIONAL.
IN WASHINGTON.

GERMAN INSTRUCTION. COLLEGE PREPARA-
ton Canversaio lessons; accomplished, high
ly recommended HanOverlan lady open for position
to tutor in English school branches French piano.
TEACHER, ll6 { NV. oc2Deod, ims
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FOR RENT
90I 18th. Tor. 2h. mi $50 20
ITO G, Or, b.cel, mi .5O.50
1917 18th. b. 9r. b.
Gel. fur. ~. &c
1903 31st. l0r. b. cl. mi35. 81
2SO3 q Or. b. mi -30.5C
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1919 &M.lg e lot.3o.oC
1906 kingman. Or,
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1909 =. 6r&b, mi. .25.5
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ROOMS.
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POTOMAC RIVER BOATS.

STEAMER WAKEFIELD,
FOR POTOMAC RIVER LANDINGS.
Leaves Washington, D. G. 9th st. Ferry Wharf,
Monday. am, for intermediate landings to Co.
lonial Eeach, Bushwood. Rock Pit. Colton's. Nom.
ini Greet.
Wednesday. am, for intermediate landings TO
Colonial Beach, Bushwood, Rock Point, Coton's,
Nomini Creek, Stones. Toward and Cobrum's.
Saturday, M, for intermediate landings to
Colonial Beach, Bushwood. Rock Point, Cotton ..
EominI Creek.
iyil-llti c. W. RIDLEY General Manager.
THE WEEMS STEAMBOAT CO.
POTOMAC RIVER ROUTE.
SUMMER SCHEDULE.
STEAMERS NORTHUMBERLAND and POTOMAC.
On and after June 7, 1900, the steamers will
leave 7th st. wharf every Sunday Tuesday and
ings:
All riv-r freight must be prepaid
Baltimore freight solicited
Accommodations for passengers strictly frst-class
STEPHENSON BRO. ACTS Telephone 746.
ses-12tf
e. 8. RANDALL POTOMAC RIVER LINE CO.,
Office and Wharf. foot 9Th st.-STR. HAIRY
RANDALL for Colonial Beach, Curromen. Nom.
ini. Lower Machodoc. Colton's and other river
am. Returning Monday and Wednesday about
UNITED STATES MAIL. ROUTE,
WASHINGTON, d. G.. TO GLfMONT, ND,
and intermediate landings,
The new steamer ESTELLE RANDALL. daily.
Passenger accommodations frst-class. Freight
received until the hour Of sailing.
O. CARPENTER, General Agent, Washington.
phone 1Ie5. win. N. REARDON. Agent. AK.
andria. phone 80. se3-tf
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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1900-04-12
THE WISE VlZIER.
He Quickly Looked the Matter Over
and Executed the whole Outfit.

Abdullah the Vizier was bored. He
sat ON mighty heap of embroidered
cushions and frowned at the black and
white squares of the tessellated court
and the perfumed fountain in it's CEN
ter.
Summon my three wise men," said
Abdullah, and the three wise men
stood before him.
Speak, Son of WISDOM" said the
vizier to the eldest of the wise men,
land tell me why 1 am weary of the
world"
And the wise man smoothed his sill
very beard with his long, thin hand
and spoke:
80 Father of the Fatherless! ,
wisest of all wise men in this the wis
est country of the world! that thou
art bored lis but a dispensation of
Providence, for so wise art thou that
none may grasp the reason of thy
boredom"
And Abdullah frowned and made a
sign, and the eldest of the three wise
men was taken from Abdullah's pres
ence and hanged upon the nearest
sycamore.
And the second wise man was sum-
moned before Abdullah, and in answer
to the vizier'S question he who was
known aus the Reader of the Moon
opened his mouth and spake: Too
wise art thou, o Father of the Faith
ful; thou canst but be bored, for
to THY wisdom must all things seem
foolish"
And Abdullah made a sign, and the
second wise man was hanged beside
the first.
Then trembling and afeared
stepped forward the third and last of
the wise men. Wrinkled was he as d
pomegranate wetted by the rain and
shriveled by the morning sun. He
waited not for the question of the vi
zier, but raising his voice he cried in
shrill tones: 20 vizier, the reason of
thy boredom is not far to seek. This
world is wide, and thou, o vizier, hast
eyes, and hands, and feet, and senses,
even as other men. Thou art a fool,
o vizier, therefore art thou bored and
weary of the world"
And Abdullah laughed hearty
laugh and raised him up from off the
cushions. Truth hast thou spoken"
said the vizier, land the others lied,
knowing that they spake not the
truth. Therefore shalt thou not be
hanged as were they, but Shalt lose
thy head at the hands of Ali the Exc
cutioner."
And it was done even as Abdullaih
the Vizier commanded.-Cinc
Enquirer.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1900-04-12
A DISAPPOINTMENT.

One time I fixed my work all up. There
want no chores to do.
Says I: TN jes' enjoy a day of loafin'
through an through
won't git up no picnics nor do any sech
fool thing,
A-botherin with the victuals an a-pushin'
of the swing.
] won't do any readin', cause book your
mind will test
An when you're thinkin' thoughts, of
course, you can't be quite at rest.
I'll have the time my dreamin has so long
an fondly priced
An revel in the sweetness of ambition real
ized!
So, with both hands in my pockets, l
walked out an viewed the sky;
An then sat down a-waitin while the lazy
hours went by.
An then l thought I'd lose all earthly cares
in slumber deep.
An that's the first time in my life ever
couldn't sleep.
! grabbed an AK an jumped right in fur
fair. a-choppin' wood,
To ease my nerves. An nothin' ever done
me so much good.
An I've jes' about concluded, as 1 think II
DER anew,
That there amt much fun in loafin'-'cept-
in when there's work to do.
Washington Star.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1900-04-12

me. l thought l would stand up on the
cross beam, so when l struck the
ground / would have chance to light
on my feet, and so | squirmed around,
the coal oil can in my way and l was
about to yanll it off and hit the bear
one good clip with it when l was
struck with an idee that made me feel
so good that fairly whooped.
The bear was a little quieter, now.
but | flung some loose shot at him that
| had in my pocket and he reared up
and come a-growlin'. l was Altered
he'd shake the pole down, he was that
mad, but / grinned at him, and got my
coal oil can around where | could
handle it, and takin' off the cap poured
it down on him in a nice big stream.
That made him madder'n ever, and he
snapped and showed his teeth and
paved the tree, and me pourin' the oil
down on him and all over him Just as
long as it lasted. Then as quick as
could j took the handkerchief that |
wore round my neck, poured what oil
was left in the can on it and set it afre
with match. 1t flashed up in great
shape and seemed to make the bear
wus than ever. and when he was rearin
right up at me l dropped it smack
over his head.
''He made an ugly grab at it, but only
one, for the next second the coal oil on
him b!aZed up like a bonfire and that
bear give scream of fear and agony. I
reckon that's what it was that mighty
near made me feel sorry fer him.
He looked like haystack afirc and the
way he went down the hill beat any
Fourth of July fireworks procession
you ever seen. AS he went down the
mountain, came down the pole that
was swaggin' way Over by now. and |
went up the hill as fast as the bear was
goin' down it. ! found my brother as
soon as could, and then we went back
and down the ravine we found the bear
deader than a skinned hog, and part of
him roasted too done to be good eatin'.
That's Il fact, gents, but if you want
my affidavy, you kin git il in minute"
But not a listener in the group had
the shadow of doubt of Caleb.-N. Y.
Sun.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1900-04-12

Net expense on homestead -. S109. 90
We moved on our homestead July.
10th, 1899, have 80 acres in good shape
for crops in 1900. My wife joins with.
me in sending best wishes to you and
yours.
You can truly say to any poor man,
who pays a big rent to get farm
(somebody else's land) or works fors
wages to support family, that I havei
personally tried both in Minnesota and
tried hard to make success of it, but
found to my sorrow that after working
hard a poor living was all I could get
out of it, and after nearly years of
Western Canadian life I will say that
l am very thankful to you for helping
me to decide to try it in Canada.
Yours respectfully,
w. Fl. KINKADE.