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The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1908-06-12
OREORDNIIIE

Mr.. and Mrs. +. +. Washburn en-
tertained Mrs. Cushman's SUNDAY
School class, Tuesday evening. A
very pleasant evening was spent in
playing games. A dainty lunch Of
cake and ice cream was served
All went home thanking our host
and hostess for the delightful even
ing spent.
Miss Grace Washbun arrived
home Wednesday from her school
in Enderlin, n. d., for the summer
vacation.
The Mascoma Valley Pomona
Grange which met with Mt. Cube
Grange June 9Th, was a success.
A large number of visitors were
present. A good program was pre-
sented. In the evening Mt. Cube
Grange held its regular meeting to
which most of the visitors re-
NAMED. Supper was served be
tween the two meetings.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Marsh OF
Lebanon, visited relatives here re-
Gently.
Mr.. Charles Sargent is at G. n.
Russell's.
Mr.. George Donaldson is very i'll
with typhoid fever.
Mr.. David Wilcox lost one Of his
valuable work horses, Sunday.
The graduation exercises Of the
Oxford Grammar school will be
held in the church at Orfordville,
Friday evening, June 10Th.
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NORTH THETFORD.

The new iron work is being put
in the bridge this week. All teams
have to cross at the lower bridge.
Mr.. +. Morrison has bought the
home farm. We are all glad to wei
come him back again.
A reminder came that four gen
erations Of the Davis family are
living here. Honor to whom honor
is due.
The Woman's Club held their
annual business meeting June 4th
The officers are, pres, Mrs. Ella
Lang; vice pres, Mrs. Jessie Bond I;
sec. and treas, Miss Elizabeth
Cummings. A committee was
chosen to prepare a program for
next year.
A meeting of the Woman's Home
Missionary Society Of the Montpe-
lier District was held here Wednes-
day afternoon and evening.
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kodoI Dyspepsia Cure
Digests what you eat.
FARM FOR SALE.

A small farm near Cookeville
in Corinth, VT. A very desirable
location and a good farm. Anyone
wanting to buy will do well to look
at it. For further information in
quire of H. E. Hodge, Corinth, Yer
mont, or Of the owner,
Mrs. H. A. Kinney,
35-tf Waits River, Vermont.
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W. r. Ward, of Dyersburg, Tenn,
writes: This is to certify that have used
Foley's 0rino Laxative for chronic consti-
patton, and it has proven without a doubt
to be a thorough practical remedy for this
trouble, and it is with pleasure l offer my
conscientious reference" j. NJ. Taylor,
Bradford, and B. w. Abbott, Fairlee,
Agents.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1908-06-12
POMPANOOSIIC

DIR. R. j. Goss of Wilder was il
town Sunday to see Mrs. Calvin
Seaver.
Mrs. Marcus johnson of Chelms
ford, Mass, is the guest of hel
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard
Waterman.
Our mail carrier wears a smiling
face these days, a little daughter
weighing 10 IA lbs. came June LIST,
to gladden. his home.
R. A. Tilden has potatoes in
blossom in his garden.
Mrs. Charles Haskell of Norwich
was a recent guest of Mrs. d. P.
Waterman.
A. W. johnson has returned from
Woodstock.
J. S. Campbell recently visited
his son, S. E. Campbell in Fairlee.
Mrs. S. M. Root recently enter
tanned relatives from Randolph Vt.
Dolly Rollins of Lowell, Mass,
has been visiting at ]. S. Campbell's.
Mrs. P. A. Root and her father
J. S. Eastman were called to Fairlee
to attend the funeral of Johnson
Golden.
Miss Rebecca Blood, a nurse in
Boston, recently spent a few days
with her sister, Lizzie Blood.
Mrs. Ellen Knight of Norwich
recently spent the day with her
cousin Mrs. d. P. Waterman.
Mr. and Mrs. Bramhall of Lynn,
Mass, have come to spend the sum-
mer at J. S. Eastman's.
The children in the school at the
Root Corners welcomed Memorial
Day with singing and speaking,
doing credit to themselves and
teacher.
Mrs. Frank Seaver spent Memorial
Day in Claremont, N, H.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Slack, for
nerly of Norwich, now of Los
Angeles, Cal, are visiting relatives
n town. The climate of California
loes not agree with Mr.. Slack.
Mrs. R. A. Tilden picked radishes
md lettuce from her garden, May
9th.
Mrs. C. A. Tilden is visiting
riends in Concord, N. H.
Mr.. and Mrs. Perley Smith of
tice's Mills recently visited at L.
}. Pell's.
Mrs. Bert Davis, who has been
pending a few days with her daugh-
er at Lily Pond Farm has returned
D her home in Fairlee, Vt.
Mrs. Frank Seaver recently had |
brother visit her from out of town.
Mrs. J. S. Campbell recently Wis
ed her brother at Post Mills.
Mrs. Belle Clogston and son
Larold of Lewiston, spent Memorial
ay at w. H. Clogston's.
w. o. Blood was a recent guest
his father, VIM. Blood.
Rumor has it that we are to have
new bridge at Pompanoosuc, to
} ready for travel, August Sth.
Willard Newton of Athol, Mass,
as in town last week.
Warren Hazelton was in Strafford
aturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. A. Tilden spent
day recently in the home of Mr..
ilden's cousin, Sam Strong of
hetford, Vt.
The ladies of the Ladies Aid So
ETY. of Union Village were enter
lined June 18th at the home of Mrs.
/. P. Waterman.
Charles Campbell of White River
melton recently called on his
lrents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. S. Camp
I'll.
Lucy Ammel is at home for a few
avs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter LaCourse re-
.ntly visited in South STAFFORD.
John Boules and family have
zen spending some time in Canada.
Mrs. Flora jerks is visiting her
lildren in Connecticut.
Quite a number from Pompa-
,osuc attended the play at White
liver Junction.
Mabel Ammel is working for Mrs.
oft Eastman.
Miss Lizzie Blood recently enter
ined friends from Northampton,
aSS
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BUCKLEN's ARNICA sALVE WINS

BUONLEN , AhNICA bALNI " mo
Tom Moore, of Rural Route /, Coch-
ran, Ga, writes: 81 had bad sore come
on the instep of my foot and could find
nothing that would heal it until APP
piled Bucklen's Arnica Salve. Less than
half of a 25 cent box won the day for
me by affecting a perfect cure" Sold
under guarantee at J. NJ. Taylor's and B..
W. Abbott's, of Fairlee, drug stores.
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Newbury. Several visitors were
present and a very pleasant day
was passed.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-08-06

thrust 1t behind him. cttnched in his
hand, and backed away from the IN
fur1ated face Of Wilson.
"Hoid on there, old man!'' he cried,
throwing out a restraining band.
you can have It back when I get
through saying what I've got to say!
You can have it If you want IT."
II do want It," returned Winston
doggedly.
"wait. Sit down again" Miller
waited until his friend had resumed
his chair, and then he sat down oppo-
site, surveying him with gravely anx-
ious eyes. The green god was clasped
in his hands. Until four years ago 1
was the owner Of the jade god" he
said slowly.
You" Winston calculated.
Eyes, I. I found it among my pos
sessions in u most mysterious manner,
and from that moment I had no peace
of mind. 1t disappeared almost inn
mediately afterward, and 1 trailed it
%feverishly, madly, until 1 found II, paid
a price and took it home, only to lose
it again later on and to recover it in
the same manner. 1 can't tell why I
wanted it. I am not a collector Of
curios. but so long as I had possession
Of it l was content. When I lost it I
was almost murderous in my desire to
recover it. The prices I paid for the
jade god nearly ruined me. You
helped me out many a time, Jack,
when l had lost it. and then n day
I woke up, or some one woke me up"
"How" asked Winston hoarsely.
"Told me the story. It's al old trick
with Yung. The image certainly pos
sesses some magnetic power that in
fuences the owner to ecove it at all
hazards when lost. Yung smuggles it
into the pocket Of a gullible foreign
devil, such as you and I are. We find
it, yield to its fascination. Yung's
agents steal it. We start in hot haste
after it. Jealous lest some other
should possess it, we pay a blackmail-
ing price for it and lose 1t again, and
so it goes on indefinitely until there is
no more money to pay with, and then
we 1OSc IL lOl luc ldSL l1Qc. ludL )
what happened to me. You remember
Jackson% .=t.....
Winston nodded.
"Shot himself when his money gave
out and couldn't get the god back
again. I've lost all taste for the thing
now. 1t can't fascinate me-" Miller
looked down at the Jade image care
lessly. Then his gaze became fixed,
and a covetous smile spread over his
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-08-06

o40AG1 w
parted a feeling of utter satisfaction
with himself and the world. Then he
returned to America, and the first day
he was in San Francisco he had lost
it. 1t had disappeared from the curio
cabinet in his study, and the loss Of
it fell upon him like a blow. He could
not have told what fascination 1t held
for him. He only knew that he want
ed it above all other things and that
he would move heayen and earth, If
possible, to recover 1t.
1 will not relate what means he en-
ployed to trace the theft of the green
god. 1t is sufficient to say that he
traced 1t across the Pacific to Shang-
hal, followed it to the old city, down to
that little curio shop Of Yung's, and
finally bought it back at an absurd
price. He could not prosecute the
thieves, for they were unknown to
him, and the impassive Yung was ST.
lent regarding the manner in which 1t
had come into his possession. Winston
felt a strange reluctance to admit his
possession Of the god, and so he return
ed to America with the god securely
concealed in his belt. There it had re-
manned for six months, and then one
day 1t disappeared again.
Drawn as by a magnet across the
ocean to that little shop in old Shang-
hal again, Winston dropped his business
and again trailed the image to the
hands of Yung, paying an exorbttant
price for it, only to return to America
and lose 1t a third time.
For the third time he had recovered
his treasure, and now he Rugged it
lovingly to his breast and gloated over
it with the eye of a lover. The dull
green stone seemed to glow with life
as be looked. A thousand glints of light
sprang from the carving. He was still
staring at it when the carriage drew
up before the Shanghai club. He thrust
the image into his pocket and ran up
the steps and straight into the arms of
Miller.
winston, by all that's good to look
upon" exclaimed the latter heartily as
he wrung the hands Of the tail Amer
lean. What the devil is the matter
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-08-06
A SMALL IMAGE OF H GOD OF CONTENT.

A SMALL IMAGE OF TIE GOD OF oNTEN
with you? You look us harassed as If
you had the fate Of nations on your
mind. Out with It! 1 am glad to sex
you again" He dragged Winston in
to the cool lounging room where punka
fans swayed above the carved ceiling
and thrust him into a chair. Then
be sat down and looked at him.
II came out On important business"
explained Winston evasively.
II have heard Of two other trips you
have made since you went back to
America" said Miller gravely-"two
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-08-06

A SILENT AND RATHER MOODY FIGURE.
tucked away in a maze Of others,
glanced furtively around and then bent
his tall head and entered. A large Chi
nese emerged from a curtained interior
and turned a bland, unsmiling counte-
nance and dull little eyes toward him.
"Where is it," demanded Winston
roughly in English.
The man made no response. He
merely stared impassively into the face
Of the American.
"Where is it?' repeated Winston,
this time savagely. He thrust a hand
into his pocket and drew q small, shin
ing revolver. The weapon fell into
his hand easily, and his long brown
fingers closed about it as he raised it
toward the Chinese.
The man uttered a frightened squeal
and lodged into the back room. with
Winston close upon his heels. He
crouched in a corner and fumbled at q
box.
"Get up" commanded Winston
sternly. Get up and answer my ques-
tion!"
Slowly the man arose, and this time
the impassivity Of his face was broken
by an ugly grin that distended his
wide mouth from ear to ear. II don't
know where it u.s." he replied in Eng
lish, thrusting his yellow, clawhke
hands into the sleeves Of his blouse
and staring impudently into Winston's
face.
Winston sat down on a stool and
coolly leveied the revolver at the a
"Tll give -ou two minutes" he said
grimly. Nov hunt till you find itT!
The man did not STIR as he stood
there. The American slowly counted
the seconds that made the first min
ute. When he began on the second
minute the wide grin slowly changed
to an expression of coward1y fear, and
as Winston counted fifty seconds the
man darted down into the corner
where be had crouched before and *
tended an object toward the American.
Winston SMILED joyfully. for the first
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-08-06

other trips, during which you came and
vent silently, unobtrusively, and never
once came to enc old friendships"
Winston hung his head, and a GER
tain obstinate line deepened about his
mouth. Still he made no response.
"What is ii, Jack?"
Winston paled at the emotion ex-
pressed in Miller's voice. He and Bob
Miller had been chums unul-what
had come between them? He tried to
recollect that he had not thought Of
old friends since-why. since the green
god had ZONE into his possession the
first time!
BE drew out a handkerchief and
lifted it to his perspiring brow. As
he did so the little green god fell rat
Ting upon the polished floor.
"Great Jovew Miller had darted
down and picked up the image. He
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-08-06

time since he left San Francisco. TIT
expression Of care that had clouded his
face lifted, and he threw back his
STOPPING shoulders with a breath Of
relief.
The object which the Chinese eX.
tended toward him was Il small image
Of h god of content. 1t was carved
from dull green jade. and portions OF
its oily surface were worn smooth, as
If by much handling. There was ha.
tired in the G as of the Chinese as he
gave the f..::.ge into Winston's hands.
GLOW !.luc: this time?" asked Win.
ston quietly IS he thrust the weapon
into y n, let of his coat and the
green :-al l.: , another.
The m@.t Sullenly named a price
which Wilson paid without comment
Then liz turned to 60. 1--WE bought
this from YOU three times already,
Yung. Each time your agents IN
America have stolen it from me-. and ]
have made Il journey here to recover
1t. This is the last time, remember
Then he left the Chinese standing
among his shelves Of curios, a strange
smile creasing his yellow countenance.
Winston then made his way ~leisurely
back to the city gate, knowing that he
was followed by several 1.-THE, lodging
figures. He kept furtive watch, how.
ever, and at lest passed through the
gate unmolested and entered the car
rage which had waited for him Dur.
ing the ride he sat with folded arms
and thoughtful brow. Once he took
the green god. out Of his pocket and
surveyed it lovingly.
Jack Winston had come into posses.
sion Of the green god some four years
before the occurrence Of the events
related above. he had returned from
a stroll through the bazaars Of the
old city, and as he entered the cool
veranda Of his bungalow he felt in
his pocket for his matchbox. He had
drawn forth the green god Where
1t came from, how it got there, he
knew. He had found it there
after his return from the bazaar, and
as he looked at it curiously, examining
the delicate carving of the hideous
face, he experienced a feeling Of rare
exultation in its possession. He could
not tell why he rejoiced at the dis
covery Of the god in his pocket, but
he was jealousy careful that no one
should know that he possessed it. He
carried it hidden away in an innel
pocket Of his vest, and the small fla
object pressing against his breast i'm
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-08-06
carlyie's Amenities.

Carlyle had his hings against sci
ence, but they were not very virulent-
Nevertheless in regard to literature he
placed himself in the position Of the Ill
bird that fouled its own nest, as wit
ness the following amenities: Keats is
''curried dead dog" whatever that may
mean; Shelley is "a CHASTITY object"
Coleridge, "a puffy, INSTRUCTED looking
old man talking in a maudling sleep an
Infinite deal Of nothing" Lamb, "a pu1r
cratur, with a thin streak Of cockney
wit, nothing humorous but his dress;;"
Walter Scott, "a toothless retailer Of
old wives fables;;" Brougham, IAN
eternal grinder Of commonplace"
Wordsworth, STOPPING to extract a
spiritual catchup from mushrooms that
were little better than t~oadstools;" Sir
Robert Peel, "a plausible fox" ]. ".
Croker, IAN unhanged hound;;" Lord
John Russell, "a turnspit Of good pedt-
gree" Lord Melbourne, "a monkey"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-08-06

the city. He stood alone among the
passengers. q silent, rather moody fg-
ure, clad In light tweed, with q cap
pulled low over his forehead. BE did
not have an acquaintance on board,
and the long voyage across the Pacific
had been unbroken by any friendship
made or acquaintance formed.
Putting. snorting, luggage tugs rush
ed past them to relieve the Tartary Of
her burden. Awkward junks, with
clumsy sails, wrestling against the
strong tide, wallowed in their wake.
The darling sampans, speedy launches
and cormorant fishers all formed part
Of a scene that was familiar enough to
Winston, and he watched it with lack
luster eyes.
At last they were ashore, and Win
ston had emerged upon the Bund with
a feeling of intense relief. He jumped
into q waiting carriage and was driven
Immediately along the beautiful boule-
ward toward the old native city Of
Shanghai. He passed through the
American, English and French conces
sions, and as they paused for IN in
slant before the city gate ere they en-
tered its dark arch he signaled to the
driver and alighted.
II will walk" he said CURLY.
With that remark he disappeared
within the gate and fastened rapidly
down a dark and narrow street, paved
| with broken stones and filthy beyond
description. With the directness of one
| who treads a familiar path he threaded
the narrow streets, pushing his way
through the tbropgs Of blue bloused
| Chinese that blocked traffic at every
corner. They swarmed in and out of
the tiny shops, and in the bazaars the
din of their staccato voices was deaf
ening. Through it all Winston walked
with unseeing eyes. and %unheeding ears.
At last he paused before a tiny shop
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-08-06

OF U.s."
face. He lifted his eyes with a cum
ming CLEAN at Winston, and the feroc-
ity of the other mans glance startled
him to sudden gravity.
Come, Winston!" Tie shouted hoarse-
ly. "Come with fhe, man." He turned
and dashed through the door and into
the street, closely followed by Win
ston.
Straight toward the river he hur-
ried, Winston at his heels, a %curiously
eager light in his eyes and n hand
grasping the revolver in his coat
pocket.
Then they reached the Bund, and
Miller turned. "Come on, W~inston!"
he cried again breathlessly, and to-
gether they strobe to the end Of the
long public wharf.
"What is it, you scoundrel7 Give
me my god" shouted Winston amid
the clatter Of traffic and the chatter
Of cody voices about them.
Mfller's long arm shot upward, jerk
ed back and then forward, and the
jade god described a parabola in the
air and splashed duly Into the muddy
waters Of the Whangpo. AS the cir
cles widened and disappeared in the
flowing current Miller turned to Win
ston and thrust out his hand.
"Forgive me, Jack" he said in a tone
broken with emotion. ~ did it for
both Of us. 1t would have ruined us
both in the end"
Winston's gaze had been riveted on
the spot where the Jade god had dis.
appeared. Now he turned his eyes to
Miller's, and there was a certain light
Of understanding In them. He smiled
ruefully and took the proffered hand.
~ believe-I believe I am very
glad" he said.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-08-06
Humor ana Philosophy
BY DUNCAN M. SMITH

Getting Rid of UndesirabIes.
"You ought to make a merchant Of
your son"
why should II"
HE has fine business instincts"
Been swapping knives with your"
mo, but I saw him out in the alley
with another boy a little while ago.,
and I overheard them trying to trade
parents"
Saving Him.
Who Is that fine looking man you
just spoke TOT"
THAT Is my tailor"
Introduce me-"
"Not much. he has troubles enough
as It is."
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-08-06

YHEN the good ship Tartary,
M bound from San Francisco
wv to Shanghai, lay to at the
mouth Of the Whangpo
river. Winston leaned eagerly over the
rail as the landing tug made fast to
the steamer and the stream Of waiting
passengers poured " the gangplank.
Each one came under his careful
scrutiny, and as the last one passed
over be left his position and hurried
on to the little tug. which was prepar-
ing to cast of.
There was an expression OF relief on
iWinston's face as he boarded the
crowded boat, and it grew in satisfac-
ton as they cast OF and proceeded up
the muddy little tidal river toward
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-08-06

The little attacks of stomach trouble
and stomach disorders will undoubtedly
lead to chronic dyspepsia unless you take
something for a sufficient time to
strengthen the stomach and give it a
chance to get we'll. If you take Kodol
in the beginning the bad attacks of
Dyspepsia will be avoided, but if you
allow these little attacks to go UNDECIDED
it will take Kodol a longer time to put
your stomach in good condition again.
Get a bottle of Kodol today. Sold by
w. A, Ferguson & Co.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-08-06

Does your back ache? Do YOU have
sharp pains in the side and the small
OF the back? This is due, usually, to
kidney trouble. Take DeWitt's Kidney
and Bladder Pills. They will promptly
relieve weak back, backache, rheumatic
pains and all Kidney and Bladder dis
orders. Sold and and recommended by
W. A. Ferguson & Co.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-08-06

While Kennedy's Laxative Cough
Syrup is especially recommended for
children, 1T is, of course, just as good for
adults. Children like to take it because
it tastes nearly as good as maple sugar.
Its laxative principle drives the cold
from the system by a gentle: natural, yet
%copious action of the bowels Sold by
". A. Ferguson g. Co.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-08-06

The most magnificent tomb in the
world is deemed to be the palace tenn
pie OF Karnak, occupying a space Of
nine acres, or twice that Of st. Peters
at Rome. The temple space is a poets
dream Of gigantic columns, beautiful
courts and wondrous emu Of
sphinxes.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-08-06

There are many limitations of DeWitt's
Carholized Witch Hazel Salve but Just
one original. Nothing else is just as
good. Insist or DeWitt's 1t is clean
sing, cooling and soothing. Sold by w.
A. Ferguson & Go.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-08-06

"Overheard u sidewalk conversation
today. One a was drunk and an
other called him a liar and hit him
with q club"
"What of it?'
well. it didn't seem half so side
splitting as it does on the stage."-
Louisville Courier-Jouraal.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-08-06

"That man makes a lot Of mistakes"
said n factory employee.
EYES," answered the other, "more
than all the rest Of us put together.
The foreman just keeps him around
so that he can have some one to jump
on and show that he's boss."-Wash-
ington Star.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-08-06

"Well, where's that eookw demand
ed his wife. "Don't tell me that she
wasn't on the train"
"She was Oh the train," timidly ex-
planned the long distance commuter,
"but 1 got to playing cards and a Lone
lyville man won her at whist."-Phila-
delDhia Bulletin.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-08-06

Summer complaints and other serious
ailments common in hot weather can be
traced to the stomach nine times out of
ten. Keep the stomach in good order
right now by keeping a bottle of Kodol
handy IN the house all the time, but
especially during this month. Take
Kodol whenever you feel that you need
it. That is the only time you need to
take Kodol. Just when you need it;
then you will not be troubled with sour
stomach, bloatlng, dyspepsia and indi-
gestion. Sold by w. A. Ferguson & Co.