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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-12
THE VASSAR ALUMNE.

The fourth annual meeting of the vassar Alumnn
Association held yesterday at Delmonico's About
seventy members present. The business of the
meeting opened by the election of officers for the
ensuing year. and by the adoption of various reports
from the several committees. The officers elected
were President. Mrs. Chumsr Trask, 20; Vice
President Mrs Swcetzer Winslow. 20; Secretary.
Miss Dodge, 10; Treasurer, Miss Amy Shepard, rs.
Executive Committee-Niss Shepard rs; Miss L. t.
Coffin, TO- Miss Chandler, ~ Miss Nicolls II; Miss
Jackson, IA Miss Beach. 70, and Miss Person, rs.
Miss Denton, chairman of the Committee
Alumni Items. presented entertaining report from
tho year 1867 inclusive Letters of regret read
from President Caldwell the newly elected president
of the colleges Miss Maria Mitchell. Professor OF AS
tronomy, and Professor Braislin. A telegram at
the last moment announced the unavoidable absence
OF Mrs. Ray. Professor Backus was the only repre-
sentative of the college faculty.
Lunch was served at two o'clock after which an
adjournment made to the parlors, where III a
briet speech Mrs. Trask expressed pleasure in seeing
many OF the alumni say ing that Nassar needed all
the sympathy and enthusiasm possible from her
alumni to demonstrate that higher education for
women meant for them higher and noblcr woman
hood. After the music poem was read by
Miss Brigham, OF 1874, entitled .'Mma Ma
tor" Miss Coffin next introduced set
Of resolutions referring to the death Of tho
late president, Dr. T. II. Raymond. in August last A
memorial tablet for the college chapel proposed
by Mrs. Trask and at the same time an unofficial
port made n the Memorial Scholarship fund tor
Dr. Raymond lately organized by the Philalethcan
Society. Lastly resolution was passed whereby the
Executive Committee for the next year Is empowered
e. act upon tho admission of friends vassar and
its alumni to the annual meetings.
After an hours social greetings and conversation.
interspersed with music. the very pleasant reunion
liesp ysd
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to any impartial investigation of the real merits OF
the question. When we consider that the Board is
managed in the interests OF political ring. and that
it il quite necessary that the ignorance neglect of
duty and stupidity of the said Board should not be
brought to light. the outlook toward reform is quite
unpromising. We are encouraged, however, III see
ing that new and powerful element is at work to
bring about change in the management OF the
affairs OF the Board. The HERALD has caused
inspection to be made OF the school buildings
and has recently published lengthy report upon
the subject. No read this report, the
authenticity and inpartiality of which cannot be
questioned, without being startled by the disclosures
Only few of the hoos visited by the inspec-
tor and these We're principally primary departments
of which of the class are upon the
ground floor. The rooms dark, i'll ventilated,
crowded, exposed to drauShts of cold air side
and intolerabe heat the other; and in close
proximity to water closets. which. by the negligence
of jantors. are kept in an abominably filthy condi
ton.
These facts not by any means to us. neither
will they be To any one who has given any attention
to public school hygiene in this city, but ii is mat
ter of congrtuation that they have been presented
to the genera! public in manner which may invite
the attention of the Board and it to reconsider
its ofteclare assertion that the sanitary condition
of the schools is good.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-12
CATHEDRAL FAIR.

THE FINANCIAL RESULTS OF THE UNDERTAKING
SPLENDID SHOWING ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF
THE LEDGER.
The final meeting Of the General Finance COM
mttee of the fair in aid of the new st. Patrick s
Cathedral held short time ago at the Emigrant
Industrial Savings Bank. Mr. James Lynch the chair
man and treasurer, presiding.
Among the gentlemen present were Very Rev. Will
lam Quinn, v. g.; Rev. Fathers Farley, Macdonald
Farrelly and Donnelly Brother Adrian. of the Pro-
tectory, and Messrs. Henry L. Hoguet jeremiah Dew
lin, John Mullaly, Lummis, Moore Feely and Colonel
Chalfin.
Mr.. Lynch, a. treasurer, presented a statement of
the total receipts from each table. At the request of
the treasurer Very Rev. Father Quinn appointed
Rev. A. J. Donnclly and Messrs Henry l.. Hoguet
and jeremiah Devlin a committee to audit the ac-
counts. and the trcasurcrs statement ordered to
be printed and copies supplied to the papers and to
each church which had taken part in the fair
special committee consisting of Rev. IL. c. Mac
dowall, Messrs. William Lummis. John Mullaly and
Colonel Chalin was, on motion, appointed to pre-
pare resolutions Of thanks to the various persons
and firms who contributed valuable and necessary
articles to the fair.
The secretary was instructed to record ON the min
utcs the thanks OF the General Committee to the var
subcommittee, including the Floor Committee,
the Treasurcr's Committee and the gentlemen OF the
st. Vincent de Paul Society, who superintendent the
admissions and receipts at the doors and others
whose personal assistance materially lightened the
labors of the General Committee.
vote of thanks was also unanimously rendered to
the Chairman and Treasurer. Mr.. James Lynch. for
his exact and faithful performance of his arduous and
responsible duties; also ~ Mr.. William Lumms. to
Mr.. John Mullaly. the editor of the Journal Of He
Fair; to Mr.. II. Moore, and TO Very Rev. Father
Quinn, whose part in the organization and super
vision of the fair well known.
After mutual congratulations on the gratifying
suits OF the fair which have surpassed the most
yfIl
die.
The following is the trcasurcrs report showing the
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-12
INDIGNANT SCHOOL TEACHERS.

The school teachers of the Seventeenth ward are
considerably excited the action Of the Board of
Trustees in appointing TO FIJI a vacancy created by
the death Of Miss Laura L. Brown teacher who
belonged to another school in the ward.
The teachers say that all the vacancies dur
ing the past six years have been filled with
transfers from the fourteenth street school. IL
them rather hard that the direct result %
trouble in another school should reflect upon them,
who are IN way connected with the Aforesaid
trouble. They have, tho language of their petit
ton to the Board of Trustees says ccnscontiously
srivcn to do their duty and the marks received In
of their annual examinations by the superintendent
compare favorably with those received by other
schools in the city. They ask that the vacancy which
has occurred by the death of the fourth assistant
teacher should be filled by regular promotion from
the same school in which the vacancy occurred.
meeting of the teachers was held yesterday after
noon in University place. but they declined to give
their copnomens tn the reporter, that nothing
mains to say beyond the fact that the lady teachers
VI the Seventeenth ward being badly treated by
the trustees.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-12

JUSTICE PINCKNEY'S TRIAL.

The investigation into the charges preferred against
Justice Waiter s. Pnckney. OF the seventh District
civil Court, continued yesterday before Referee
Buell. Mr.. Albert imgard. ct No "a West Fort ninth
street, the first witness, and ho testified that he
had repeatedly acted juror in the seventh District
court but never Justice Pinckney under the in
hucnce of liquor.
s.v. Il. Cooper. a lawyer and ea-Aldcrman. sworc
that Justice Plnckncy department on the bench
always above rcproaeh aud his mind clear and un-
cloudct
Messrs. A. Mtkens, Charles T.. Lexow and J. NJ
King all lawyers, gave similar testimony.
After number OF other witnesses had been exam
in, Referee Buell. notified counsel to have all their
witnesses present tomorrow, when the must be
closed.
The hearing was then adjourned until tomorrow
81 one l.. ".
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-12
CHEERING INFORMATION.

To THE EpIroR THE HERALD
Excepting the court proceedings and tho bare fact
OF the young mans stopping several of pupils on
tho stairs the entire item In Thursdays issue of the
HERALD headed IAN Enemy of Education" is incor-
rect During the two terms have had charge of the
school have had but two incorrgible pupils to deal
with. by giving this publication you will do justice
TO the earnest order loving boys of our school.
L. b. BARRINGER,
Principal, Grammar building No. 81. 10th street,
Male Evening school.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-12
AN ANTI-TAMMANY CAUCUS.

caucus Of the antiTammany and republican AL
dermen took place last night at the Monument House
The session lasted until midnight but nothing
of Importance was done. Some Of the committees of
the Board Of Aldermen that yet to be named
partially made up.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-12
IMPRESSIONS OF ANOTHER VISITOR.

10 TIE I1IIIIUN OF THE HENAID.--
have read the statements of certain gentlemen
trustees of the public schools OF the city--in your
issue of January ., 1870. am willing to say that
was invited by the HERALD inspector to accompany
him on visit to tho primary department Of Gram.
mar school No. 49, that children of the tender
est years packed Il was told for several hours dayl
In dminutve class rooms on the ground door and
not dozen feet from the urinals and
rios, which in condition simply bcastly.
saw method of ventilating these rooms except
by opening the windows and admitting the foul aud
sickeninr doors from these nominations 1 was
present when the Principal of that school told your
Inspector that tho 'jantors standard Of cleanliness
was marycllously low" APPLETON MORGAN.
80 PARK PLAcE, NLw York, Jan. 4. 1879.
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rRor EssroNAL ENDORSEMENT OF THE HERALD
REPORTS.
From the Medical Record. Jan. a, 1891

From the Medical Record Jan. 4, 1871
So much has been said In these columns Of the
want Of sanitary regulation in public schools
that feel almost like apologizing to our readers
for referring to the subject once more. We
firmly impressed. however. with duty we owe 10
the public in general. and tho school children
in particular, that We cannot omit an OPP
portnnity of repeating an old story in the
hope that II may be heard at last and that Its moral
will be taken to heart. The school children cannot
speak tor themselves the teachers dare not and the
Board OF Education. which IL omnipotcnt in school
matters In this city, says that the sanitary condition
of the schools is perfect This latter assertion would
appear to settle the question, but unfortunately, IL
does not ~ the fact Of frequent inspections album
dainty prove.
For years the Board of Education has refused every
reasonable appeal to remedy defects in ventilation i'll
heating In lighting the buildings and In caring for the
water closets outside The only answer that has been
vouchsafcd to such requests has been that the schools
are In good enough condition, and that no change is
necessary. Several members of the Board have. by vf
tue OF the emergency, created themselves authorities
III sanitary matters. aud there has been deadlock
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-12-10
State Land Statistics.

From the annual report of the Com
missioners of the Public Lands of the
state of Wisconsin for theiscal year ending
September Both, 1879, we CLEAN the fol-
lowing statistics relative to Jefferson
County: Acres of drainage land held by
State 1920. 124, $50 acres of State
lands are held on certificate of sale, and
$1,13900 are due on school lands. From
the apportionment Of drainage fund the
county received $4815 with $15.12 in
terest for the year ending June 30th,
1879. During the year 40 acres of drain
age land were sold. $4,000 is due to
loans to individuals. From the same re-
port we CLEAN the following relative to
Dodge County: School lands held by
the state 40 acres, swamp lands 1,O33.08,
drainage 4,7S1.57 total 1886. Amount
due onu loans to individuals; $3.50 on
school lands, $500 On University lands,
81, 200 on Normal school lands; total
$3,14O.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-12-10
Personal.

Mrs. Ex-Governor Petit and daughter,
of Kenosha, visited in town Thursday,
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Hall.
Mrs. Rev. Dr. Boyd and Walter Boyd
of Waukesha spent portion of last
week among their acquaintance in town.
The December number of the Saint
Nicholas has given extensive circulation
to perfect likeness of our townsman,
Alanson Boomer, whose good natured
looking face is used on the cover of the
publication to represent Santa Claus.
Judson Prentice has so far recovered
from a recent fit of sickness as to be able
to appear on the streets again.
DIR. Stoddard and wife, of High Forest,
Minnesota, left for their home Tuesday
morning after passing few days of their
honeymoon at the residence of J. III.
Reyes, of The REPUBLICAN, uncle of the
bride.
A. FL. Nicholas, of Milwaukee, one of
the old settlers of Watertown, is in town.
Louis Reidinger, of Marquette, Michi-
gan, one of our former townsmen, is in
the city on short visit
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-12-10
The New Court House.

Thursday of this week the committee
of the county board will come together to
decide if possible upon plan for the
new court house. The task is not going
to be 80 easy one as was imagined on
the start, as considerable rivalry has
sprung up among the friends of the sew
eral architects presenting plans. At first
it seemed certain that there would be
little if any trouble about determining in
favor of the Koch plan, which it is stated
would cost no more than $36, 900 to build
after, but the friends of the Kirkland
plan assert with positiveness that to fol-
low the Koch plan would cost the county
$4,000. The new Dodge county court
house at Juneau has been visited by
members of the board and it strikes them
as being with few exceptions good enough
and sufficiently large for a county like
Jefferson with 10000 les inhabitants
than Dodge, and it was erected and fur
nished at a cost of $4,000 So taken al
together difficulties already beset the
path of the committee. But it is to be
hoped that the committee will be able to
overcome everything in the way and ar
rive at satisfactory determination.
Meanwhile the people of the entire coun-
ty are agreed that a new court house is
needed, the one we now have being re-
cognized as a disgrace to us. The motto
of the committee should be in this mat
ter "Be sure we are right then go ahead::'
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-12-10
The Water Suits.

The case of W. J Hooker, of Milford,
against n. S. Greene & Son, for damage
for overflowage, being one of four suits of
the same character, on trial last week be-
fore Judge Cougar, at GAINESVILLE, was
thrown out of Court on technical grounds
last Saturday. The case was at once APP
pealed to the Supreme Court and the
other cases taken on change of venue to
the Dane County Circuit before Judge
Stewart on ground of prejudice. The
suits against the Piperville. dam will ais o
be tried in the Dane County Circuit.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-12-10
The Atlantic Monthly is to contain

The Atlantic Monthly is to contain
more good things than ever, and in more
inviting form. Beginning with the Jan
uary number, it is to be printed from
larger type on page considerably larger
than the former, and will be increased to
IA pages.
A new Serial Story, by Mr.. Howells,
begins in the January number, and will
run through six months or more This
is probably the most gratifying announce
ment that could be made to American
magazine readers.
The fine life-size portrait of DR.. Holmes,
which Messrs. Houghton, Osgood & Co.
offer for dollar to the subscribers for the
Atlantic, can hardly fail to have very
large circulation; certainly not, if the
American people remember how much
the wise and witty "Autocrat of the
Breakfast Table" has contributed to the
brightest and best, and most entertaining
portion of American Literature.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-12-10
CUSTOM WORK.
me american Reprint ofthe En-
cVctOpeekiU britannica.

We wish to call the attention of the readers
and thinkers of our city to this grand work No
work Of its kind stands higher in the estimation
of scholars than the EncycIopedia britannica
Its great cost was the only hindrance to its gene
raj use. American readers generally could not
afford to pay ten dollars per volume for twenty
one volumes. And until the work was reprinted
In the United States we were obliged to content
ourselves with its possession in few of our lead
ing Libraries
The work is now furnished in the American Re-
print at about one half its original cost and per-
feet in all its parts every woSd cut, illustration
map and plate being honestly and faithfully re-
produced.
Letters like the following show what the lead
ing men of the age think of this great work
Letter from Prof David Sacing Of Chicago
The American Reprint of The Encyclopedia
Britannica is a library with an index-a library
upon great themes by great men. 1 am glad to
see this edition now first published in America
While poetry deals in sentiment and fiction III
dreams and visions, this work deals in facts; it is
the foundation-stone of a wide learning.
From Reu. G. d. Matthews, Pastor 1tOenty-second
Street Presbyterian Church, NeU York City.
221 w. Fifteenth Street, n. Y, Feb. /, 1879.
The Encyclopedia Britannica is, outside of
the Bible, the most valuable work in the English
language, Its articles bring down all scientific
and other discoveries to the date of their ISSUE
so that the general reader who wishes to know
what has been discovered on any matter has on
lyt o refer to its pages. Through the enterprise
of Nessrs. Stoddart, of Philadelphia, this great
work is being reprinted in our country, and sold
at half the cost of the English edition. AS the
accuracy Of the Reprint is guaranteed, the pur-
chaser obtains for very small sum what is it
self perfect library To buy all abridged en-
cyclopedia, when so copious and so recent
can be had for nearly the same cost, is to show
ones self fit for the lunatic asylum.
G. D. MATHEWS.
The time for theories vagaries and fancies, both
in science and religion, is past. Men are asking
everywhere what are the facts. These truths
and their relations to each other constitute true
knowledge, and knowledge crystallized-or the
best thought of the age on every subject conden-
sed and brought within the scope of set of
books constitutes the true encyclopedia and such
the Encyclopedias Britannica.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-12-10

Hon. A. j. WEBSTER, mayor of Mena-
sha, spent the day here yesterday, on bu-
siness of that city, which is involved in
the same trouble as to it's railroad bonds
as the city of Watertown, only to a less
extent. Mandamus proceedings are in
stituted against its mayor and common
council, to compel the levy of heavy taxes
to pay its large railroad debt. The bond
holders refuse, as with us, to accept any
reasonable terms of compromise. Messrs.
Hall & Skinner are retained by its mayor
and common council to defend the CITY OF
Menasha against the unreasonable de-
mands of these bondholders.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-12-10

GAINESVILLE, Nov. 7, 1878.
Messrs. Morgan & Allen, SO John Street,
New York City:
Dear Sirs:-It has been some time
since wrote you in regard to how father
is getting along. So I thought [ would
write you to-day. I am happy to say
that he is entirely well, has been cured
with less than three bottles of Constitu-
ton water. We have heard of Ia good
many cases of diabetes in this city. One
lady especially has it very bad. When
we first heard of her she was down in
bed with it. She bought one bottle of
Constitution Water and, after taking a
few doses. was able to sit up. Send me
as many circulars as you can for the en-
closed stamps. There are great many
persons that want them.
Yours very truly,
JNo. L. SMITH.
Ask your druggist for it.
GAINESVILLE, OHIO, Sept 10, 1878
Messrs. Morgan & Allen, SO John Street
New York City:
Dear Sirs:-I am pleased to inform
you that father is almost as well as he
ever was. His appetite is improving
daily, he does not have to get up during
the night, whereas he used to get up
every half hour. He remarked at the
supper-table this evening that he felt
so well-better than he had for several
years. The quantity of urine now pass
ed in the twenty four hours does not ex-
coed one quart-the proper quantity
quite drop from 81 gallons. Will do
as you say, let him eat anything, and if
any return of the disease you will hear
from me. $500 Yours very truly,
JNO l.. SMITH.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-12-10

M. A. Hirsh at the
New York Dry Goods
Store, next to Post Of
flee WATERFOWL, will Of
fer for the next thirty
days a very fine selec-
ton of Cloaks and Doll
mans at lower sprices
than ever have been Of
fered in WATERFOWL; al
SO, my entire stock of
Furs, such as Mink,
Fitch, Seal, Astrachan
etc., etc., will be sold
without regard of cost,
on account of the mild
weather. Those who
desire furs of any kind
by awaiting themselves
of this opportunity of
purchasing, will consult
their own interest, by
getting a genuine ar
ticle at a lower price
than ever before. I will
also offer specialinduce-
ments in fine Dry Goods
in all the new shades.
ShaWls of all descrip-
tons; with a complete
line of Linen Goods.
Just received a case
of Ladies Underwear
which I offer at SO cents,
worth IS cents.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-12-10
MARRIED.

At the residence of the brides father, Mr.. An
drew Russell, in Concord, on Thursday Novem-
Der 20, 1879 by Rev. L. A. Kemper, MIR. John
K RANDEL. of Waukesha, and Miss CARRIE P.
RUSSELL, of Concord.
On the 10th inst, by the Rev. W. r. Roach, at
the residence of the brides brother T. Chapman
ESQ.,. RICHARD THOMAS Hooper ESQ.,, and Mrs
CAROLINE SEINE CRAMP, all Of Palmyra Jeffer-
son Co., Wis
At the residence of the brides father in Oak
land. November 9th, by Rev. o. H. True, Mr..
EARNEST CARNEs, of Hebron, and Miss JESSIE M.
HART of Oakland.
At the parsonage, by the Rev. John Patterson,
Mr. IRA HENRY and Miss FRANCES J. KEECH, of
Oakland.
The I'd inst, by Rev. E. Garfield, Mr. NINA
FOSTER to Miss CARRIE NEvINs, both of Aztalan.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-12-10

SINCE the Chicago and Northwestern
Railway Company has become local in
stitution everything pertaining to it is of
interest to our citizens. Within the past
few days statement of the officers for
the fiscal year ending September 13, has
been filed in Madison, from which the
following items are cleaned: TIE mum :
Der of miles of track owned by the corpo-
ration is 1444, and the number of miles
leased 429, making total Of 1882 miles,
inclusive of sidings. The gross earnings
were $14, 1874, 1863 and operating expenses
and taxes amounted $6,542, 104. The
employees numbered 1921 and the money
paid them aggregated $4, 252,5 SOP. The
passengers carried numbered 3,760,S43,
the deaths by accident were eight in
number and the injured 8. Of the killed
one was passenger, one an engineer and
six others were on tracks and crossing.
Of the injured four were employees.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-12-10

A. G.. BERNARD of The Lake Mills
Spike, announces at the head of the
local columns that his paper is entered
at the Post Office as second class reading
matter" The readers of The Spike will,
we think, consider the editor too modest
by far in his claims, regarding the paper,
no doubt, as first class. Brother Bernard,
your paper is second class matter but is
filled with first class reading. That
what's the matter.