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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1875-03-18
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The Teachers Association.

The third regular meeting of the Milwau-
kee Teaehers' Association was held on Mon
day evening, February LIST, at she Humboldt
School. There was fair attendance of the
teachers. Mr.. Richardson read finely
written pcem for Miss Cowles, who was ab-
sent. Some vocal music was extemporized
by the teachers present, and the regular
question for discussion was announce
SHOULD grammar be taught "a specific
study in our public schools ?"
Although the subject was quite vague aud
ambiguous in meaning, yet the speakers
were true 20 the theme, and touched upon
oil the ground bordering upon tbs Idea of
grammar. even going so far as 10 assail the
relative amount of time DEVOTED TO the
study of Latin and Greek in the High Scho 81.
air. Kendrick introduced the discussion by
reading very reasonable and plainly stated
argumen: ia which he claimed that there Is
not sufficient time to master thoroughly
the technlcalites Of English grammar in
that part of the course which lies within the
reach Of the great mass Of our school chill
dren, and it is more essential that we should
furnish them the key to a higher knowledge,
that we should lay the foundation for ca
reer OF future usefulness and profit by in
struction In other branches. He argued
also that the object Of grammar, as 1t Is
generally claimed, TO wrte and speak the
English language correctly, is aot attained
by the stndy of this branch in the schools,
thaS the art of good conversation depends
more largely upon practice and the aptitude
OF the learner than upon what is taught or
learned from teyt book upon grammar.
Ihis Is evidenced by many of oar best wr-
ters and speakers, who could probably not
pass an examination in this subject for a
NO. certificate. Grammar does not
teacn the meaning Of words. Language
was formed first and grammar afterwards :;
language makes grammar and not grammar
language. tits advantage as discl plinary
study is claimed in Justification of It's reten
ZION III the schools, it may be said in reply
That the study Of heraldry would be Just as
appropriate for this purpose. Other obiec
lions to It's study were mentioned, especially
Ire difficulty and encouragement which
tbs pupil invariably meets with while a
knowledge Of grammar is being sounded,
into his head.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1875-03-18

DR.. j. L. Mills, recently .,racticing
medicine at Mlllburn, this county, has
oeen appointed medical officer atSpotted
Tai Agency, Dakota Territory, q gov
eminent post, where some six companies
OF infantry are stationed;-a valuable
ana responsible position. He will leave
Tor the post next Wednesday His
many fllends III this county Will part
WIN MN with, much regret, for lie is
Reld IN great estimation for his social as
well as his high professional qualities
Waukegan Patriot.
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educational.
j. r. BRIGGS, Editor.
D. 81. FLETr, KENosHA, REFEREE IN GRAMMAR.
D. A. MAHoNsr, wooDwoRrH ~ kETEREE IN


The Spring Examinations for kenosha
County will be held as follows:
AT tho Kellogg School House," in Bristol,
on Tuesday and Wednesday, April 9th ane
18th, for the inspection distrc: comprising
the towns Of Bristol, Paris, Pleasant Prairie
and Somers.
At the "Pease School House" on Thursday
and Friday April Sth and 9th for the inspec-
ton district comprising the towns Of Salem,
Brighton, Wbeatland, and Randall.
Examinations will commence at 9 O'Clock
A. NJ. Teachers may attend whichever
poins is more Convenient, and should be sup
piled with plenty Of good paper, legal cap
preferred.
District Officers ana friends of education
are cordially invited to be present at these
examinations. J. P. BRIGGS,
42w4 Co. Supt. of Schools.
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AN ANGEL OF CHARITY.

AN kAN UGAL IN O4AEAnAA
Up and down the village street,
Though TIE cold winds blow.
Comes kind and comely maiden,
Dancing through the snow.
Oh q winsome one Is she,
Fair as any pearl;
Dearest one of sisters three
Is that little girl.
What CARES she for wind or storm.
Or the blasts tina. blow?
Lightly DER the frozen drifts
Onward will abe go.
What cares abe though some rude boys
Pelt her in their fun
Though the snowballs his her hard,
She doesn't scold or run.
Every little hungry child
Knows the dear ones face;
Every little grateful heart
Has for her place.
Do you ask the darling's nsmes
just as If Ia tell
Every boy and girl in town
Ought to know her well
Ought to know and love the maid
Who, with ready hand,
Scatters blessings to the poor
UpAnd down the land.
Still you want to know her name,
All then-let me see
Until you can know her we'll.
Cali her Charity.
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PEOPLE AND THINGS.

D. Fl. Flet. has finished his term at No S,
Somers, and returned to Oherlin, carrying
with him the best wishes of both patrons
and pupils where he taught, also q fine
copy OF Webster'a Unabridged, presented
to him by his pupils.
G. Il. Smith has closed his school at No.
6, Salem, and is packing nis trunk for 8
journey to Oshkosh to join the band Of those
who are learning "how TO teach" under the
able direction of Messrs Albee and Graham.
Out of ninety applicants for teachers car
ti6eates examined In Knox County, H., a
few days since, only thirty passed muster.
In Illinois the highest salary paid to male
teachers is $3.50 month the highest paid
to female teachers 1920. The respective
averages of the sexes are SIS 10 and $33. 46 {;
in Massachusetts, 1914. SO and S34 81. In
Massachusetts, one teacher in eight is a man;
In Illinois three teachers in seven are men.
There are several gentlemen who wish to
teach the coming summer if they can pro-
cure situations.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1875-03-18

ON THREE Committees Wash
1ngton dispatches report Senator
CAMERON on three important Com
mlttee-Priveliges and Election,
Commerce, and Claims.
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Mr.. BRIGGS MARY 8. Chambers is the
only one who has been neither absent or
tsrdy during the term Of school ending Feb
10Th. 1873, in District No. ! Paris.
NJ. j KING.
Teacher.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1875-03-18

One hundred and fourteen pupils in the
Milwaukee High School are studying Swim
toms School Composition the present term
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1875-03-18

SALEM, Monday, Mar. 9Th. rs.
Mn. BRIGGS, SIR The following are the
names of those deserving credit for attend
ance, 2unetuality and good department
during the month ending February 9Th,
1c1s
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-03-02
CHURCHES AND THEATRES

THE LIFE GUARDS REQUIRED IN THEM-sTART-
LING STATEMENTS BY THE INsPEcToR-DEArH
IN THE CHURCH, THE THEATRE AND SCHOOL,
ROOM.
The recent deplorabe accident at ST. Andrews
church, by which many lives were lost and SO
large number OF devout worshppers manned, has
called attention to a subject to which the HERALD
has often alluded. Time and again the
HERALD mas commented upon the danger attend.
ing religious services in our crowded churches
and witnessing the amusements given our people
by the managers who cater TO metropolitan thea
ire -goers; yet these warnings have, In a great
measure, been In vain, and to-day there are hun.
dreds Of places IN this city where large numbers
congregate that are
DEATH TRAPS
OF the most dangerous character. This Is SHOWN
IN the list OF church inspections that appeared
in yester days HERALD. These examinations were
made by a corps OF careful inspectors sent out
directly from the office, and they show the follow
ing alarming state OF tnings:-
Number Of doors opening outward. u
SmmSer OF OF DOORS DOORS S Shsshnf
Number OF doors left open during service.
Total churches inspected. ITO
These figures tell tale that should be needed
by every worshipper IN our city churches. Church
architecture certainly requires great revolution
when find that out oil 40, 1913 OF the outer doors
swing inwardly. thus supplying a certain blockade
TO egress In the event OF sudden panic such
as seized the congregation OF st. Andrews on
Thursday night, and offering the harvester Death
ample opportunities TO use his scythe to effect
In nearly all our churches the doors dividing the
lobby from the auditorium swing outward. thus
enabling the audience TO be easily empted In case
OF emergency into the looby. But what is the adj
vantage OF this precaution II the outer doors are
found closed, and they cannot be opened owing to
q mass OF excited people being forced against
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INVESTIGATING GREEN.

THE ALDERMANIc COMMITTEE ADJOURN Own
TO THIS AFTERNOON.
Owing 70 the storm yesterday several OF the
most important witnesses who had been sum-
moned to testify before the special Aldermanic
committee as to what they knew ABOUT the mis-
conduct OF Green as Comptroller were unable 70
attend the session OF the committee. Mr.. A.
Oakley Hall, who had been subp9naed among
others. appeared, but rs excused until to-day,
as ne had TO attend 10 case In the Court OF Com.
mon Pleas. Mr.. WaleI, who was also present,
stated that he would submit his written evidence
under oath) which was taken at the last session
OF the committee when the committee had nc
offcia sienographer to take down the testimony.
The names OF MIR. Van Mort and Mr.. John Wheeler
were called but there was no response. a mes
senger was sent for Mr.. Van Mort, who sent back
word that ne was very busy but would appear IN
half an hours time. telegram was received
detained At White Plains IL being evident to the
committee that the witnesses could not oogot
before them, an adjournment was taken until to.
day at halipast one O'Clock.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-03-02
THE MEMORIAL MASS.

SERVICES AT ST. PETERS CHURCH-sYMPATHY
MANIFESTED
There was a beautiful religious service In St.
Peters church yesterday morning at ten O'Clock.
1t designed to procure repose for the souls OF
the i've unfortunate beings who were killed al
most before the altar in st. Andrews church on
Thursday night last, and 1t was termed "me-
mortal mass" The church was crowded with
people. sympathy and pity for the fate OF the
victims drew them together and inspired
them to pray fervently that they should not
suffer In the hereafter who have felt
excessive anguish here. The service had beside
q mournful interest for many people OF faith DIFF.
ferent from the creed OF the dead who we're
mourned for. the mass had peculiar solemnl:y
and sorrowiul character. Everything and every
body was sombre. The altar cloths we're black.
and the vestments Of the priests and the cassOcks
OF the acoytes were OF the same raven hue
The celebrant OF the mass was the Rev. Father
Micnael Curran the pastor OF st. Andrews church;
the souls OF his deceased parshioners was one ap-
pr0priate for hun, but 1t must nave carried with
II anguish1ng thought and must have wrought
mental pictures Of disaster and death tortnrlng
to the amiable old priest the deacon In the
mass was Rev. Father Henry and the subdeacon
Father Corey, OF st. Peters church. After
the first Gospel the Rev. Father OFarrell assembled
to the altar and delived brief address on the re-
ligious lesson Of the calamity by which the five
human beings, for whose souls the mass was Gel.
eoratcd, had been hurried out OF the world He
urged upon his hearers the fact that the disaster
enlorces the fact That Christian should
live to be always prepared for
death. No one can tell when the summons may
come to him. church seems to people to be =
place into which death cannot set foot; yet these
poor people were stricken down in the sanctuary
In which they had always iet themselves to De
sale. Father O'Farrell referred feengy to the
effect which the disaster mas upon the life OF the
Rev. Father Curran, priest who, after fifty years
OF service in the ministry, meets his greatest mis-
fortune. Father Curran mas been the friend, the
parent the brother the essential relative to every
one OF his pensioners. he has regarded them
all as the gifts OF God to himself, and the mistor-
tune winch has fallen and tolched many
Of them brings to him the most poignant
sufferings Father O'FarrelPs sermon deeply I'M
pressed his hearers, and when the reverend gen.
tieman INVITED the people before him to contribute
toward bene1ting the families OF the dead and
wounded, generous responses were made to his
appeal.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-03-02
LONG ISLAND.

The Ravenswood and Astoria Railroad viii be
opened about the 21st inst.
The Jane Moseley, Of the Long Branch line, was
yesterday sold to the Quintard liue
Bishop Littlejohn will confirm converts at st.
Johns, Hunters Point, on Friday evening next.
Long Island City is dissatisfied with its gas sup
ply and the city are organizing new company
The Queens county democrats are preparing for
the charter elections on the second Tuesday in
April.
The Taxpayers' Association Of Long Island have
elected Henry Sharkey President and ]. Il. LIVING.
ston Secretary
Long Island City taxpayers petition the Common
Council to oppose the bill for appointment OF life
saving police on wharves
Thursday evening the citizens Of Jamaica will
vote on the proposition to bond the village IN
$4,000 for new schoolhouse, or $4,000 for i'm
provements to the old one.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-03-02
BROOKLYN.
There were 1854 persons arrested BY the police

There were 1854 persons arrested BY the police
last week.
Thomas Hunt and Patrick McGinness, boys
seventeen years Of age. quarrelled on Columbia
street, near King, on Sunday night. when the
former stabbed McGnness IN the SIDE lnnicting
be assassin made good his escape
There was meeting OF the Bridge Directors
held yesterday afternoon at the once Of that COM
panS, ex-senator Il. @. Murphy in the chair. Mr..
W. G. Kingsley. from the committee appointed to
consider the pronosed bill for the action of the
LEGISLATURE, reported that they had decided to
submit the document to the Board without altera.
tons. Mr.. Carroll expressed the opinion that
there was some DOUBT as TO whether the cities
would make the bridge public thOroughfare or
charge toll. 1t was resolved to make the term OF
ONCE of the future board OF Directors two years.
and alter some other minor amendments the
Board adjourned.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-03-02
NEW YORK CITY

The month Of March opened yesterday with
snowstorm. followed by hail, and It was very cold
Owing to the illness OF MIR. Strahan. counsel for
Superintendent Waling, the trial OF that oft1cla
was postponed until Friday.
slight IRE yesterday morning on the third
floor OF No. SO Jackson street was caused by a
kerosene lamp explosion. Damage 500.
Palloni Giovanni, cook on tho bark Prince, lying
at pier NO. 81 East River, had his hand caught by
q hawser and was severely injured yesterday.
The Tammany Society held It's regular monthly
meeting last night. when among others Mayor
Traphagen, oil Jersey CITY, ana C0Dgressm
Meade were inflated.
On February 20 the City Chamberlain had OF
city funds s974241. He received last week
$500: $780, disbnrsed s5o5.7l5, and had balance on
hand on Saturday OF $7l9,431.
Mrs. Shepard WILL at three P. NJ. to-day, read a
paper on knowledge OF Good and EVIL the Basis
OF Morality" before the Womens Social Educa-
tional Society. at No. A Union square.
James MoDermott, aged nineteen, residing at
NO. 800 West Forty.eighth street. was run over and
dangerously injured at the corner of Chambers
and Centre streets. The driver Charles Wagner,
was arrested.
DR.. william hibbard formerly President of the
Bowery Fire Insurance Company, was buried yes
terday from ST. Pauls Methodist Episcopal church,
BishOp James oniciatin0. The remains were In.
TERED at YOnkers
The Ancient Britons' (welsh) BENEFIT Society
held It's annual meeting yesterday and elected
the following 0fYicers Evan Jones, President
David +. Rees Vice President; william Lewis,
Secretary; John J. Thomas ana William R, Martin,
stewards.
The New York Neurological Society held its
eleventh regular meeting last evening at the Col.
Iege OF Physicians and Surgeons. Ow ng to the
Indictment weather but few members were In at
tendance ana the meeting was adjourned until
next week.
Marianne. wife Of ex.surrogate Alexander W..
Bradford, was buried yesterday from the Church
OF the TRANSPORTATION. II. B. Chapman, Professor
Drisler, DR.. o. P. Wells. DR.. J. g. Jay. Judges
ii. E. Davies and W. E. Curtis, and d. r. Jaques
and S. P. Nash were the pallpearers.
The Cuban cause will receive benefit this
evening at Tammany Hail. Seven of the leading
billiard experts IN the country have volunteered
their services, and the ladies will be thus Afforded
another chance oil witnessing the result OF long
practice at game or skill that has become the
popular indoor amusement OF the citizens of che
United States.
The ST. Davld's (welsh) BENEFIT Society held It's
annual meeting yesterday, when the following
oficers were elected president, John L. Davies
Vice President, Henry Parry; Treasurer, William
d. Davies; Secretary. Robert Il. Roberts; Stew.
ards, william r. Martin and w. r.. Roberts; d.
rectors w. Jones, ID. II. Morris. u. f. Reese Ed.
ward LumDey and Ed Richard.
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NEW JERSEY.

In the Court OF Quarter Sessions at Jersey City,
yesterday, John Shea was sent to the County Pen
itentiary Tor three months for larceny; John Bun,
larceny. two months; Edward Remington ana
William Jones' larceny, three months.
The heaviest portion OF the criminal calendar or
Hudson county has yet to re disposed OF. Beside
the trial Of Hamilton, the deIauiting City treas
urer, and klenen the deiaulting bank secretary,
there remains the :rial OF Hunt. GilUQan and Cos.
groves, Tor the homicide OF William Livingstone.
The land adjoining the eastern entrance TO the
now tunnel OF the Delaware, Lackawanna and
western Railroad Company Is rapidly sinking. AS
fast as the ruoole stones from the excavations are
deposited thereon they disappear beneath the sur
face Of the swamp. Efforts are being made to fll
the entire locality with earth.
Before Recorder Bohnstedt, in Hoboken yester-
day, q case Of the ownership OF valuable horse
came up for consideration. Mr.. Nevius, prominent
contractor, and entleman rom Staten Island
lay claim to the animal The latter caimant's
friends stealthily took the horse from the stable at
Weenawken, but they were arrested before they
could escape. AS the Recorder dismissed the
legitimate owner Is
The two horse railroads OF Hudson county have
joined hands Ior the purpose OF defeating the rival
railroad schemes IN the Legislature. The two
presidents, Messrs. Bonn and Keeney, had long
conference yesterday afternoon, after which Mr..
Bonn proceeded 10 Trenton. Mr.. RaDs's bill Tor a
new railroad passed the lower house and had q
second reading IN the senate, and Mr.. Sheeran's
bill VIII be passed IN the House this week. Both
these railroad schemes are based on the principle
OF cheap transportation.
An investigation OF the cause OF the increase Of
smallpox IN Jersey Oty shows that there is
wrangle between the Health Inspector and the
County Board OF Health on the question OF vacct-
nation. Each contends THAI 1t is the duty OF the
other TO see taat the vaccination IS performed.
case where IL IL not performed Dy private physl-
clans II the new charter Of Jersey CITY be passed
the ONCE OIL Health Inspector Will be given only TO
q physician who will attend punctualiy to his
duties.
william Paxton, the last OF the gang arrested
on suspicion OF thtevng at the Cunard dock, was
discnar0ed yesterday morning. No c.ew has been
obtained to the whereabouts of the thieves who
were chased from the Cardlff dock on Friday
night. although O close watch Is kept over the
wharves. under which they disappeared, and
where their boats must certainly he lying. The
Cunard and Cardin companies have agreed TO
oHer reward Tor information chat may lead TO
the arrest OF these robbers who viii, If caught
get taste OF jersey justice.
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airy and artillery In 1855 he was appointed Adju.
tant General, with the rank OF captain. On the
outbreak OF the war he was made Colonel OF tbe
Filth United states infantry. and soon after be
came a brigader general OF volunteers. He
directed the siege works before Yorktown
ana for his services on the Chicka.
hominy was appointed Major General OF Vol.
unteers and aiterward Brigadier General In
the regular army. He led the retreat OF the
Army OF the Potomac when General Mcclellan
moved rom Harrison's Landing and was tempo
rariy attached 10 General Pope's command our
ing the battles which were fought between thu
Rappahannock and Washington. General Pope
found great fault with his sconduct while under
his command, and made MS censure the subject
OF a portion OF his OffcIal report, and preferred
charges against him. General Porter was as result
OF this, removed from his command; but. through
the intervention OF General Mcclellan, Was alter
ward restored He then look part In the Mary
land campaign, and was In command OF the re-
serves al the battle OF Antietam. He was tried
by court martial on the charges preferred against
him oy General Pope, and, on January n. 1885, was
cashiered from the army. Since his forced retire.
ment from the service General Porter has been,
Porter IS democrat In politics.
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General Porter's surety Will be August Belmon
or Edward Cooper.
THE NEW COMMISSIONERS.

The new Commissioner General Fitz John Por.
ter. Is native OF New Hampshire. He graduated
at West Point in ls45, when he received orevet
second heutenancy IN the Fourth artillery. In the
war with Mexico he so distinguished himself In
several battles by his bravery, that he was bre.
veted captain, and aiterward major. After that
ne became assistant instructor or artillery at
West Point. In 1858 he made AdJuiant OF the
Post. and In 1854 was assistant instructor OF cav.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-03-02
ST. PATRICKS DAY IN NEW JERSEY.

The arrangements Tor the celebration OF ST.
Patrick's Day have been completed by enc Irish
societies Of Jersey City. HoboKen ana other parts
OF Hudson county. Twenty-six societies Will be
represented. Thomas Lyncn will be Grand Mar.
shaI, William Farrell First Aid, and James Nc.
CormacK second Aid. An invitation has been cx-
tended the Emerald Zouaves to JOIN IN tlAe pro-
cession ana the right OF the line will he exte nded
TO them The Knights Of st. Patrick and the
Friendly sons OF ireland viii hold banQuets IN the
evening.
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provision in the form OF heavy nnes for any viola
lions OF the laws.

CONGREGATION LOCKED IN IN FIFTH AVENUE.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
Last evening attended service at the Collegiate
Reformed Dutch church, corner OF Filth avenue
and Twenty-nlnth street. ! was little late. They
were singing. the first hymn. The centre doors
were locked; notice was posted TO go to the
side doors. III an alarm oil tire mad been given.
what would have been the consequence, the doors
opening inwardly. Very respectfully,
MARCH l, 1875. SAFETY.
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A CORRECTION.

CORRECTION.
NEW YORK. March /, 1875.
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
In your report to-day on the church doors you
class ST. Alphonsus' church, in South Fifth ave.
nue., as having its doors open inwardly. Please
allow US to say that your reporters were mistaken,
as all OF the seven street doors IN our church open
outwardy, and 1000 persons can pass out in four
minutes. The REDEMPTORIST FATHERS.