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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1889-03-14
VOLUME XVIII.

that have been wrought heretofore by neg
lee, 10 this respect. II this provision Il
liisidly carried out, Il cannot fail TO result
Ia reducing the price Of books sinpi,iy
ing the isbors Of teachers, aud promoting
/ the interest aud Advancement Of the schol
ars 10 their studies. Complaint has iie
quently been made 10 me on tho part oi
parents thai their children are hardly sl
lowed to begin one book before another 10
substituted 10 It's place aud remember
fading in one school no less than three
different text books In use upon q single
subject Aud TO this the fact that In at
least two thirds Of our schools scholars
may be found who. either through the in
ability or the unwilliugnsss OF their par
cuts to make suitable provision for their
wants, are nsiug books all the way from
QUE TO three grades in advance OF their
ability, aud We have ample reason to vel
come provision that brings abou, com
plete reformation in this respect
With regard to the change IN the school
year, the equalization Of taIes. and other
provisions Of the Law, l do not feel myself
at liberty to express an opinion. for the
reason that | have already trespassed sui
icienty upon your time. My only rea.
sou for calling your attention 10 the above
points Ia the law, is the fact that | have
been placed IN position that has enabled
me to form some sort OF al opinion o,
" hat their natural fleets would b. when
carried out ia operation. aud because Of
The favorable impression they have made
lpon my mind MS have considered them
My apology for thus pnblicly expressing
NY opinion lies Ia the fact that a report
vas demanded OF me TOR which tho presen'
,ondition OF affairs offered no new mater
n, hence in lieu Of something worse /
lave offered you this substitute with the
rope that it might be accepted.
J. G. FLANDERS, Superintendent.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1889-03-14
Simplicity of Style.

A simple style Of speaking or writing
can be graceful and elegant Even sub
Line thoughts are most charming whel
clothed in simple language. God said
Let there be light; and there was light.
What can be grander than the thought
and yet what can be simpler than the Ian
suage?-all monosyllables, but com mpaci
with yigor. Are not two sparrows fold
for farthing? and one OF them shall not
fall to the ground without your Father.
etc. Suppose we change that to The
feathered tribes are considered Of small
importance. and yet they share the pro
lection Of Providence. Does that not
greatly weaken the passage? The energy
and the searching sense OF the appeal are
gone.
Most Of the frequently quoted senten
ees that have come down to US from clas.
sic times are sharp. terse sentences. or
more modern times the remark 10 just as
true. What made General Dix's order so
famous but its short, sturdy, vlgorous
character2 He said; II any man pulls down
the American flag, shoot him on the spot.
1t WAS spoken at the right time 10 the
right way, and subsequently made him
governor OF great state. Such would
not have been the result had he worded
his order as follows: II anybody removes
the United States colors from the pole,
enter complaint against him OF the earli-
est convenience, and have him commit.
ted for trial at the next term OF the su-
preme court Of the county.
Rev. DR.. Archibald Alexander. OF Prince
town Theological Seminary, was very
leaned man, but exceedingly plain in his
language. He knew how essential sim
plicity was TO clearness and force. There
was school house in the vicinity, where
the students held religious services and
aired their eloquence. An old oolored
man attended every Sunday, but the stu
dents talked SO far above bis comprehen-
sion that be remembered little Of the ser
mons and understood less. But one Sun.
day afternoon Dr. Alexander preached,
The old colored man was both delighted
and instructed. aud made the following
comment: A poor, unlsrbt ole man, jist
like myself, preached. l don't know who
be was, an didn't s'pose he was hardly
fit to preach But I'm glad went, for
can remember everything he said. Iu this
was hidden compliment OF the
highest order.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1889-03-14


The frequency Of death attributed 10
heart failure" gives timely interest and
value to monograph by DR.. J. W, Dowl.
ing. Professor Of Physical Diagnosis, Dis
eased Of the Heart and Lungs, and CliDi.
cal Medicine at the New York Homao.
psthic Medical College II bears the sug.
gestive title: "Is the American Heart
Wearing Outl"
DR.. Bowling comedies that disease Of
the heart is more common than formerly,
or that pbyicians Ia the past failed 10
recognizs the malady when II did exist.
But be siaies, as the result Of his long er.
perierce and special study. that "ca,dsic
disease Is Dot Invariably fatal; thst many
apparently grave forms are entirely recov.
cred from, that enlargement 10 the heart
- not itself . disease, aud that with large
msjoriiy Of those supposed 10 be suffering
from heart disease that organ 10 perfectly
sound, or, II Effected Vt all. IL suffering
secondsrily TO functionsl disturbance Of
organs remote from the heart and which
arc cunble by proper hygielie measures.
This Is resssnriog. ~ far Is IL goes. But
the doctor sdmits that tho heart is worn
ont faster 10 this country than II used 10
be. or than IL Ia other Isnds. by the enees-
siys excitement under which men labor
here sud the indiscretions OF their iiyes ia
other directions. MentsI o,sr work, 80
bs ercssses Ia drinking sad
eating snd fsiIute TO ob.efys other laws of
besith. will bring about conditions Of tho
digestive organs which result ia srterisl
changes that causes ibe heart 10 fail Ioog
= fore II sboalI." Tue resalt 10 AN ipereas
u .pvrlsry, paresis sn what 10 vaguely
sall-d "Lssn disease.
DR. Do,ling believes prevention 10 b..
Dstler ihsn enre, sod suggests that tbs
srsss pLysieisn oi the future will be he
sho protects men from prrssnisbls dis.
.ases. forihoss actually sm eitd With hesat
roaLls be quotes sppro,iagIy three golden
rniss 4 iJrske exercise xilh0ut fatigue, (2)
sutrition vishoas stimulation sni 80
without ereitemtnt.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1889-03-14

A story is sold by the Kingston Freeman
about Kingston ministers marriage fes
that causes amusement among the clergy
He was paid 81 for marrying couple Al
ter they departed be was about TO hand
the money to bis wife when the door bell
was rung. The newly married wifi said
she wanted certificate. No marriage was
good without one. II cost 25 cents Tor q
blank that would suit her The reverend
gentleman filled the blabk GU, in the usual
form and She went away seemingly sslisf-
cd. A few days later she again appeared
at the door Mister. said the woman 10 an
sggrieved tone. looked through the pc
pers aud cant fnd notice Of our Wedding
You ought not TO treat M different from
other folks. 30 tho dominic went 10 .
newspsper ofIice and paid 90 cents TO have
: notice inserted. Whom he reached home
!. handed the remsining Is ceuts TO hi.
xi's With the remark. Here. my dear. bar.
y up and take this before that woman
msl's another call
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1889-03-14

Ms. Anglomarisc 90 buller) Mat,
thew, bis grace. the Duke Of TweedIed um
diues spd SLEEPS here 10 hight. ] wan,
everything in the most correct English
say
Matthew Ho. yes. biudeeJ. mum.
Mrs Aogiomsni.c = Save the iss 10 The
drssjng-roota 81 .. and dinner 1t 80
O'Clock Have 40 nspkips Of sfeskfsst TO-
morrow, sad serve cold game psies IRON
the sidebosri.
Matthew Ho. yes. Lia,ieed. mum.
Mrs. ADgjomsnise And Matthew. see
that The weather n foggy. ssnt his
grace 70 ieei entirely si home
Matthew : uo. yfs. Liadeed. mum.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1889-03-14

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let u Fsyasg. ssa vigl give ssaiEsiss 90 sEs
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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-16
SIGNING THE PAPERS.

The Barb Wire Pool is Now an Assured
Goa Meeting Held in This City on
Wednesday and Details Completed.
J. L. Ellwood, ''the barb wire king" of
De Kslb, ILL.,, and head of the Ellwood
Manufacturing Company, was in the city
yesterday. He left last evening for New
York to be present at the windup of the
absorption of all the principal barb wire
mills in the country.
On Wednesday last meeting was held at
the Hotel Duquesne by J. W. Gates, Presi-
dent of the Braddock Wire Company;
George T. Oliver, of Oliver 3 Roberts,
and George Douglass, of the Iowa Barb Wire
Company of New York. After a final
discussion in regard to the terms, the three
gentlemen left for New York. A meeting
OF wire manufacturers from all over the
country has been going on there for two days
and will not adjourn until this evening"
Mr.. Ellwood will meet the other manufact-
urers to-day, when it is expected that all the
papers in the deal will be signed and the
combination be an assured go.
Mr.. Oliver will probably arrive home to-
morrow. He is one of the foremost men in
the formation of the combination. The details
of the latter were fully published exclusively
in The DISPATCH two weeks ago. 1t was
stated at the time, that the only thing done
was the signing of the papers. The cause
of the delay is due to the fact that some of
the manufacturers wanted too much money
for their plants. The new combined inter
ests will be called the Federal Steel Com
pany and will have capital stock of about
$12, ,000,0 900, Ifthe meeting now being held
at the Gilsey House in New York does not
complete the organization another meeting
will be held in Chicago next week.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-16
THE OLIVER 1. AND 5. WORKS SIGN.
The MOlders Resume on lIonday-The Firm
Willing TO Grant the Inerense.

The mOlders Resume ON Monday-The Firm
Willing 10 Grant the Inerense.
The molders of the Oliver Iron and Steel
Works will resume work on Monday, in
pursuance Of communication received at
K. of L. headquarters yesterday from
member Of the firm.
That the men did not resume some time
ago was due to Misrepresentation which
arose between the firm and the Shop Com
mittee of the molders. The firm had notified
its intention of granting the increase should
other founders do so, and when the first con-
cessions to the men we're made the firm in
structed its foreman to inform the men of its
willingness to yield the demand, and to re-
quest them to resume work. This the men
were prepared to do on the representation of
the firm that it would give them the in-s
crease, but they held that in Justice to
the body of molders the firm should
signify its acquiescence in writing. Yes
terday a committee representing the molders
conversed with member Of the firm for a
heightened time with regard to the affair,
with the result that the misundersEandings
were very pleasantly explained way, and
the letter embodying the firms position in
the matter forwarded. The relations be-
tween the Oliver Iron and Steel Works and
its men has been of the pleasantest, and atno
time did any appearance of friction arise on
the score of demand for an increase of wages.
But three firms are still holding out, one
Of which it is thought will sign to-day or
Monday. OF the other two, one has declared
his unalterable intention not to Weld. and
the other employs but few men.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-16
THE MAJoRIrY REPoRr WINS.
A LITTLE ONE THIS TIME.
A Fresh Petroleum Strike Reported Up Il

Fresh Petroleum Strike Reported Up the
A. v. r. r. Yesterday.
It's poor day that doesn't develop new
oil field in the vicinity of this county.
The last one is at Charters, a small hamlet
% miles up the Allegheny Valley Railroad.
What is called the second sand in that sec
tion is said to have produced oil at depth
of 200 feet, and good producer is predicted
by some when drilling is extended some
hundreds of feet deeper.
The well is owned by a company of which
Alderman Porter and man named Shears
are members. The venture is new one and
though the territory has not been regarded
as oil country, all theories having been
knocked into a cooked hat lately, new
field in any section does not excite surprise.
1t seems that when the earth was in q
wrinkling state in this section the process
did not follow any established rules, and
science OF late is disposed to lay her lips in,
the dust and acknowledge that she is only
better guesser than those who trust to bull
luck and follow wildcatting. There was no
fresh news from the known fields except that
the latest development on the SteubenviIle
was not displaying so much energy as on
Wednesday and Thursday. She is only
few inches in the sand, however, and there
is no telling what more drilling may ac-
complish.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-16
SMALLPOX SENSATION.
A Man Walks Into the Chicago Health
ONCE and Announces That He Has
the Pest-Hundreds of Persons
Exnosed tn Infectiou,

CHICAGO. November 15.-One of the
biggest sensations over a case of smallpox
that has occurred in Chicago for years de-
veloped at the Health Office this afternoon,
when fleshy young man with a pimplY
face entered and announced that he
had the smallpox. Health Commits
sioner Wickersham was recently vac
cinated, but the announcement sent the
other occupants out of the Office flying
helter skelter. The young man was at once
taken in charge by DR.. Wickersham and
DR.. Montgomery and examined. Their de-
cision was that it was a genuine case of
smallpox, and the patient was secluded.
The ambulance was ordered to convey the
man to the smallpox hospital. DR.. Wicker
sham issued an order that every member of
the Health Department should at once be
vaccinated, and the work was taken in hand
by DR.. Montgomery.
The story of the case is of unusual inter-
est. The patient is Oscar Beck, bar
tender, who has been working regularly IN
William Hessemer's saloon, 227 Clark
street, in the very heart of the city. Last
Wednesday he fell i'll, and Thursday a
fever appeared. He continued work, how
ever. until Thursday night. Then the rash
on the face appeared and began to develop
Office of DR.. n. B. Davis, Jr., and
as there were a great many other
patients ahead of him, he was compelled to
sit there two hours before seeing the doctor,
thus exposing all the patients. DR.. Davis
suspected that it was smallpox and called
in DR.. Davis, ST., who confirmed his opin-
ion. The doctors, so Mr.. Beck says, told
him to go to the health Office for further
diagnosis, and did not take the precaution
of OBTAINING the man in the office and send
ing for one of the city's medical inspectors.
When Beck left he was puzzled whether
to 60 to the health Office and be conveyed to
the pest house, or run the risk OF. escaping
that unpleasant prospect. For nearly two
hours ne roamed around the streets, and
then concluded that he had better do as he
had been told. Opinion differs as to whether
the patient was at a stage of the disease
where he must have infected the hundreds
of people who passed and repassed him on
the crowded streets.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-16
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH,


CINCINNATI, November 15.-Allen O..
Myers remains on tie warpsth, wearing all
his paint and with razor-edged tomahawk
to-day he explained partially his reasons for
breaking with Mclean.
81 left him." says Myers, "because the
Enquirer is the exponent of dishonest poll
ties, and I'm tired of doing dirty work.
Mclean hasn't answered my resignation
dispatch, and won't. He is afraid to talk
back to me. found out last Saturday that
Brice and Mclean were in consultation at
the Fifth Avenue Hotel in New York.
Later in the day-perhaps it was the night
Il learned of the bargain the two million
aires made. They simply parceled Ohio
out Brice is to have the Senatorship now,
and in two years Mclean to come in. Nc
Lean has commenced to play Brice false
already, and that's what Charley Bakers
candidacy means.
Monday night, possessed of these facts,
1 went to Lima, where was to speak at a
jollifcation. Nasty, dirty, Ben Lefevre
met me at the depot and wanted me to ride
up street in a carriage with Cal Brice.
l said no. I want to skin Cal,
anu wouldn't r1Qe WIN man meant 10
do up. Then Lefevre declared shouldn't
speak. 1 dared him to prevent me, and
said I'd go on the street. That settled it.
spoke. took the lid off hades. too, and
grilled Cal Brice in small sections over
it. 1 made Rome howl; told the crowd
plainly that if they wanted to damn De-
mocracy for ten years to come, then elect
millionaire Senator. Brice sat behind me,
and got sicker every minute.
"When I got through. Lefevre had to be
helped out of the hall, while big resolu-
tion he had in his pocket, indorsing Brice
for Senator, which he had intended Offering
for ratification, felt like load of lead.
Then next day that nasty, dirty Enquirer,
in reporting the meeting, said 1 put in the
time talking about myself. What
lieP'
Myers break continues to be the political
sensation of the hour. Cal Brice came
down to-day and held a reception at the st.
Nicholas. OF Myers he said: "Well, the
people generally have doubtless made up
their minds as to my classification in this
connection, but do not see that am called
on for explanation or defense. Neverthe-
less, have known Mr.. Myers for many
years, and so have many other Democrats.
and - well, 1 do not care to say anything
further about him."
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-16
NOT POISONED, BUT QUITE SICK.
West Point Cadets Eat Too Many Apricots
Stewed in Milk.

West Point Cadets Eat Too Many Apricots
Stewed in Milk.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArCH.l
WEST POINT, n. Y, November 10
The wild rumors that have been flying
around Cranstons, West Point, and New
burg, about the alleged wholesale poisoning
among the cadets at the barracks, are being
generally dispelled. On the sick book for
Tuesday are 81 cases, of which were for
complaints reported previous to P M that
day. The balance, 50 cases, are marked
acute diarrhea. Although reported on the
sick list, none of them were considered sick
enough to go to the hospital, but were per-
mitted to remain in their own beds in their
quarters. On the following day the patients
did not show much signs of recovering, and
the list was increased to go. Before mid
night on that day the medicine seemed to
have effect. Yesterday the number of per-
sons detained as sick by reason of the
alleged poison was 20. This has been de-
creased to 6. 4 of whom are in the hos
pital. They are cadets Winston, Marshall,
f. w. Caldwell and Harrison.
The doctors are satisfied, so Lieutenant
Brown says, that apricots stewed in milk
are responsible for the general sickness.
This dish is iavorite one with cadets, and
they partook of it with too great relish, con-
sidering that the fruit was unripe and that
the milk was curdled.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-16
WIDENING ANDERSON STREET.
AIIeEheniaus Copying After the Diamond
Scheme.

AIIeEhenians Copying After the Diamond
Scheme.
A plan to widen portion of Anderson
street, Allegheny, is being discussed by the
residents Of that thoroughiare just at pres
ent The property which will be affected,
should the project be carried through, is
situate on the west side OF the street, and
extends from Isabella street to Rose alley.
Part of the ground is owned by lady
named Paul and part by the Wilson heirs
The houses built on the land extend out IL
feet farther than the other buildings on the
street, and, as consequence, the pavement
at that point is very narrow, not being more
than three or four feet wide.
The proposed widening has been talked
about for years, but until lately no definite
action has been taken. It was learned yes
terday, however, that a syndicate had
secured options on several properties along
Anderson street, and was agitating the
widening scheme as sort of side issue for
its own particular benefit. Property own
ers along the street are divided in their
opinions on the subject, some claiming that
the widening could be done very cheaply in
comparison with the benefits it would bring
to all, while others are opposed to the
scheme because they think it would cost too
much and be OF little or no benefit.
Some thought that the Pleasant Valley
Railway people were back of the scheme,
aud that it was but the legitimate outcome
of their action in building their new bridge,
the Allegheny end of which is at Anderson
street. It was argued that, when the bridge
is finished, the increase of travel, both
vehicle and foot, will make it absolutely
necessary that the street be widened.
Mrs. Paul was seen by a DISPATCH re-
porter last night, and in response to his
inquiries, said:
"I have heard the project mentioned, of
course, just as I have heard it for a num-
Der OF years. Nothing has been accom-
plished yet, as you see, though at various
times am approached on the subject. 1
am opposed to the scheme, and I think that
I have right to be, as will be the one to
suffer loss should the thing be done. Three
of my houses would be ruined, as they are
small anyway, and to make them smaller
would be to render them uninhabitable. Of
course would be paid for what would be
taken from me, but am satisfied that 1
would not get anything near Its value. I
talked with several Council linen on the sub
ject lately, and they told ME that they were
sure nothing would be done for at least a
couple of years. You are correct about the
syndicate, believe, though have had no
dealings with it. do not know the names
of its members, but am informed that they
are Pittsburgers."
The street would be considerably i'm
proved if the law is carried out It is too
early yet to get estimates of cost, but there
are about half dozen houses to be cut
down II feet. They. are two-story bricks,
and two of them are owned by a man named
Openheimer, who leases the ground on
which they stand.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-16
REST FOR THE OCEAN RACERS.
The Decrease in Travel to Lay Some Fine
Steamers Up for Awhile.


Steamers Up for Awhile.
ESPECIAL TELKeRAM TO THE DIsPATcR.i
NEW YORK, November 16.-In sympathy
with the ecrease in the passenger-carrying
business. all the big European steamship
companies are preparing to take off the best
boats of their service. The new Teutonic,
of the White Star Line, will make another
trip to this side, and on her return to the
Mersey will be laid up in Liverpool harbor
for the winter. The City Of New York, of
the Inman's, will continue her regular trans
Atlantic trips until the holidays, when
few weeks of tinkering will be given her.
Her sister ship, the City of Paris, which has
smashed all records, will remain in service
throughout the winter, next spring and sum-
mer.
The experiment Of running vessels of the
size and type OF the Paris and New York is
occasioning great deal of interest in mari
time circles. The agents of rival lines are a
unit in the opinion that the experiment will
not pay. It costs more to run the Paris and
her consort than any other two racers on
the Atlantic, and these rival companies
think the winter season cannot produce a
sufficient amount of passenger trade to make
the candle worth the burning. The Messrs.
Wright, who are the local agents for the
record breakers, do not concur in this be-
lief, and are quite willing to lose OF win in
the speculation.