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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-14

Amherst has an excellent gymnasium and
consldering the relative size of the colleges a
larger one than Harvard. Dr. Hitchcock, pro-
lessor OF physiology and anatomy, is the in
structor In athletics. His system is to divide
his college into classes and appoint captains
from the students to lead them. He has, be-
sides. regular system of physical training for
the various classes, each class being graded ac-
cordlng to the physique of its members and al
lotted certain exercise with the dumb bells and
other apparatus in the gymnasium. He takes
periodical measurements of the various classes,
but he does not give them special exercise as ia
done at Harvard. An Improvement might be
made at Amherst by having an expert gymnast
as teacher to carry out DIR. Hitchcock's ideas.
trained athlete can succeed better in getting
the men interested in their work. and. besides
young men are not satisfied to be simply strong:
they want to be taught how to put their
strength skillfully and advantageously to the
pest use. An expert teacher alone can do this
for them. The students at Amherst are re-
CURED to take the athletic course and it would
be an advantage to have it done under the
auspices suggested
DR.. Hitchcock. jr., is the instructor in
athletics at Cornell; he is son of DIR. Hitchcock
OF Amherst, and follows the system originated
Dy Prot. Sargent In training the students at
Cornell. The gymnasium is a large. plain
building and Is well equipped with modern
apparatus. DIR. Hitchcock supplements Sar-
gents system by military drill which is not
Vi Huch consequence as Tar as developing
athletic skill is concerned. 1t is optional with
the students whether they take the military
drill or gymnasium course at Cornell. OF late
years the college has not distinguished itself in
any way that calls for special attention except
III rowing.
FROM snis time on we may expect to see
material improvements in those appointments
of our colleges that have reference to phys
ical culture. The splendid moral effect of
good athletic training is consideration not to
be lost sight of and it has been emphasized
frequently OF late years and is now pretty gen.
orally admitted to be one of the most valuable
features Of college life all over the world
America was slow to recognize this fact, but il
has done so at last and it is certain to reap the
benefit in the sound-limbed, strong men its in.
situations Of learning are turning out to tigh,
the battles of life with credit to their professors
and honor to themselves GEnRar Coz ME
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Some Good Old Things.

From the London Daily Telegraph
Old wine to drink, old books to read and old
friends to cherish were the chief desiderata
ionged for by the wise Spanish king. To these
a modern Sybarite-affiicted perchance viii
corns-added old boots to wear as being the
most comfortable ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-14

WHAT TOO DETECTIVES TOLD A STAR REPoRTER-
How THE TGAMPs MIGRATE-scENEs IN A
LODGING HoUsE--A STORY OF A NICKEL WHICH
SUPPORTED MAN ALL WINTER.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-12-14

Mr.. Younghusband Qervently)E "sweet one,
piness?"
Mrs. 7: (sweetly)-'Darling boy! want
nothing"
Mr.. i.-.Nothing7 Well, you'll find that in
my pocket book, blessed tootsie woossie. Pits.
burg Buastua
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visitors.
WHERE THE DIME WENT.
"The other evening Detective Mahon and
| myself" Mr.. Horne continued, 'were standing
near the junction of 7th and Pennsylvania ave-
| nue. when one of these fellows came along and
| asked for assistance. We suspected him. but
| when he swore he hadn't had square meal for
| several days we risked a dime on him. He then
| went In the direction of an eating house and
we continued our journey. We were investi-
eating case at the time, and, to secure some
| Information, We went into a dive down town.
| After being there several minutes in walked
| three buns, and one Of them was the one to
whom we had just given a dime.
| Three stove pipes, he shouted, and down on
the counter went our dime and some other per-
sons nickel. The three men drank the beer
and took seats beside the stove. Within the
past few weeks we have caused the arrest of
probably couple of dozen of such fellows.
Most OF them claimed that they were from some
distant point and were looking for work, while
| others were bold enough to admit that they
were out to see the country. They were all
| searched and there were not as many pennies
in the crowd as there were prisoners. Some
few were sent the road, while many of them
gave their personal bonds to either do better
or leave the city.
LIVING WHOLE WINTER ON FIVE CENTS.
speaking of the ease with which they get
along" said detective Mahon, i've went into
one Of their retreats the other night to look
| them over. We took a scat among them, but
they did not know who we were. They were
telling OF their experiences in travelling about
the country and how cheap they could live,
even when they didn't want to beg. The chan
who was the principal talker was not more
than seventeen years old, although he said he
had been on the road several years. He said:
See here, fellers, my partner was dandy
and guess he lived as cheap as any Of
yez could, see? He had been out west
and in the fall he got back as
far as Chicago and he only had a
nickel. Well, you can bet he didn't work
any that winter and he lived well too Then
he described the saloons where big free
lunches are served to every customer, no
matter how small his purchase.
| "'Well boys he went on he Just went in
the place, ponied up his nickel for a smoke
and sat at the head OF the table, see? When
the waiter showed up he called for everything
that the house was putin up, and the soup
| too the bread was stacked in the middle of the
table and yer bet yer life he made it take a
tumble. When he got his fill he put some
| bread in his pocket and chased himself out.
But he never left Their place until he got his All.
He sold the cigar every evening before goin'
to Their free lodgin' house, and every day about
noon he got Q meal. In Their spring he still
had bis nickel and was fat Can any Of you
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came last, and he agreed with the ma
jority of the Court in the decision an
nounced. Judge Phelps had said some
thing about their coming TO Vermont
and making 1t a stamping ground for
divorce cases; he said while he sympa-
thized with the lady, he could not bend
the jurisprudence of Vermont TO aid her,
Judge Mattocks got along as well as ne
could until he came to answer this ref
erence to Vermont by Judge Phelps He
said, why, what shall the ladies do in
such circumstances, shall not they be
allowed to come to Vermont? In the
language of Jefferson-Shall oppressed
humanity, here the Judge cooked up
his thumb, as If to emphas re his quoted
questionable thumb remained elevated
and the Judge sat as though stricken
dumb, turning to Judge Phelps, he said
in hoarse whisper, "whats the rest OF
il, Phelps ?" This set almost every one
in the Court House into roar Of laugh
ter; the only one whose muscles moved
not was Judge Royce; he remained grim
amid the uproar occasioned by Judge
Mattocks's embarrassment. The quota
ton intended to be made use of by
| Judge Mattocks was a remark made by
Jefferson IN answer to grounds taken in
regard TO the immigration of foreigners,
which was opposed strongly before the
adoption of the Constitution. The
words of Jefferson were "Shall oppressed
humanity find no asylum r But Judge
Mattocks could only reach the first three
words, and then broke down. Shortly
after Court adjourned saw the Judge
in his chamber at the hotel. said
Judge you seem to be in some little
trouble ?" YES" he replied. Il could
not think of il to save my lIfe."
The legal question decided in that case
never probably has arisen since, and
don't know what the court would dc
now; but that was solemnly decided by
those three Judges. l would not have
taken up this time, but thought it was
a case that had better be reported,
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THE ELECTIONS TUESDAY,

Elections were held this week in the
ten States following Massachusetts,
New York, New Jersey, pennsylvania
Ohio, Iowa, Nebraska, Virginia, Mary
land and Mississippi,
In several of these commonwealth
vital issues we're at stake, as for instance
in New York it was a struggle for gooo
government on the one side, and GOV
Hill with his saloon and Third Party
Prohibition backing on the other; II
Virginia an effort was made to break the
solid South, and inMassachusetts theAus
tralian ballot system was on trial. Loca
issues were the impulse in other Statet
calling out more or less of active cam
paigning in an off year.
In Massachusetts, the new election law
was given a fair trial and was pro
nounced success. The Democrats
made gains, however. Bracket is elect
Dyed about 5000 plurality, a reduction
from last year. The Senate will be com
posed of 80 Republicans and II Demo-
coats as compared with 81 Republicans
and Democrats in 1888.
The Democrats have carried Ohio by
a small plurality and of course Missis
sippi was solidly Democratic from causes
we have already published. Malone is
beaten in Virginia by 10000 majority as
returned by the Democratic officials.
Pennsylvania and Nebraska maintain
their sturdy Republicanism. Iowa, how
ever, on the local issue of Prohibition
reverses its long record and the Demo
cratic Governor is elected by from 7OOC
to 10000 plurality. Senator Allison If
quoted as thinking the Legislature may
be Democratic also.
Republicans need not be in the least
dismayed by these local disappointments
for the party at large is stronger than
ever. More than that, it is right; and
therefore, it may well look with conf
dence to the future.
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For the Ladies' and Children

VIM. II. Frear has marked the month
OF November for boomer. Prices are
at their lowest notch, At the Ladies'
Underwear department a great stir is
created by extraordinary bargains in
Ladies' and Children's Garments.
A mammoth assortment of Children's
White Aprons in pretty styles of cross
bar Muslin and Lawns, trimmed with
Hamburgs and rufiles prices from q
cents to 81 25.
Fine Aprons for children, elegantly
trimmed, from 81 90 to $2.85. The goods
are worth much more as you would see
upon examination.
For the little ones Frear displays a
most extensive collection of handsome
Plush Caps, All styles. Prices very
low. Many of the handsomest patterns
are to be had at Frear's only.
Frear has lot of Ladies' Corsets in
Drab and White. Sold everywhere for
$l.00. Frear's November price SO cents.
Prettily Stamped Ladies' Aprons,
ready for embroidering, only 25c each.
One lot of Chemise Corset Covers and
Skirts /; different styles, only 80 cents
each. A remarkable bargain.
II you can find it convenient to visit
this department you will be surprised to
find that you can here buy articles of
Ladies' Underwear, well made and fin
ished, much cheaper than you can buy
the material elsewhere. Send for any of
these goods bv mail to
FREAR's Troy BAZAAR,
Troy, N. Y.
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Remington Centre.

The suggestions of a correspondent in
a recent issue of the BANNER concerning
the roads of Bennington, especially the
water bars, was most timely. One OF
the worst of these is just west OF the en-.
trance to Ben Venue" the residence Ut
Mrs. j, B. Tlbbits. 1t is rightly named
as it bars back all the water that falls,
and form a pond on one side. Com
plants to those who have authority in
such matters have been made, but they
haye fallen upon deaf ears. There may
be serious accident there, has been re-
marked to the writer, more than once.
If one should happen it would cost the
town more than few hours work, il II
could be done in the right way, not on a
wrong direction, as it was a year ago.
An accident might occur of such a ma
lure as to be termed "a mysterious Prov
ldence" while it would only be the re-
suit of needless inattention to positive
duty. This matter should certainly re-
ceive prompt and thorough attention be-
fore the weather becomes colder and the
roads frozen.
ANOTHER TAX PAYER.
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outlay in tenement buildings already
erected on Greenwich street. These
have lately been repaired and placed in
good order, at a considerable expense.
This looks buiness like, and the whole
is entirely feasible, il ouly a proper in
terest in the prosperity of the place is
exhibited.
We notice one of the cellars IN the up
per burnt district, are being filled with
dirt and rubbish. preparatory to the for
nation Of small park, which will be
more pleasing to the eye. 1t belongs to
Gen. j. G. Mccullough and lie adjoining
the grounds OF P. Mccarthy who is hav-
ing the mable delivered for the founda-
ton OF his new store and dwelling. The
balance cf the district south, has been
purchased by him of G. E. Houghton,
and is also to be graded to add to the
park.
A marble walk is in process OF con.
struction on the north side of West-st,
from the residence of Mrs. Donnelly as
far east az the purchased marble will ex-
tend. The material for a walk from the
school building to the street, which was
noted last spring, to be eight feet wide,
has arrived on the cars.
John Jones had the back Of three fin
gers of his right hand injured last week,
by circular saw in the pulp mill Of G.
W. Roberts. With care, it is thought he
may not loose the use OF any of them.
Mr.. Cady of Williston, is visiting a
few days with Mr.. and Mrs. Sha W in his
leisure from the duties which brought
him IN this mart of the State
The death of Mrs. Michael Lynch, re.
Gently, removes one who has long been
known in the community, as a kind
neighbor and friend.
Mr.. Charles Hinsdill left yesterday fol
visit to relatives and friends in New
York city
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BytLS President Of the United Stdtes.-A Proc.
ldmdtion.-A highly favored people, mindful OF
their dependence on the bounty OF Divine ProVl
dence, should seek fitting occasion to testify graf
itude and ascribe praise to Him who is the author
of their many blessings. 1t behoves us, then, to
look back with thankful hearts over the past year
and bless God for his infinite mercy in vouchsaf'
ing to our land enduring peace, to our people free
dom from pestilence or famine, to our husband
men abundant harvests, and to them that labor q
recompense of their toll.
Now, therefore, /, Benjamin Harrison, Presi
dent OF the United States of America, do earnest
" recommend that Thursday, the twenth eighth
day of this present month Of November, be SET
apart as a day of National Thanksgiving and
prayer, and that the people of our country, ceas'
ing from the cares and labors of their working
day, shall assemble in their respective places oil
worship, and give thanks to God, who has pros
pered us on our way, and made our paths the
paths of peace, beseechiug Him to bless the day
to our present and future good, making II truly
one of thanksgiving for each reunited home cir
Gle, as for the nation at large.
In witness whereof have hereunto set my hand
and cauaed the seal Of the United States to De
affixed,
Done at the city of Washington, this first day
Of November, in the year Of our Lord one thou
sand eight hundred and eighty nine, and OF the
independence of the United States the one nun
BENJAMIN HARRISON.
By the President
JAMES G, BLAINE, Secretary of State.
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DIED.

REYNOLDS. In Hoosick, n. Y, October 3lst,
Mrs. Julia A, wife of Hon. Gideon Reynolds,
aged 81 years. Funeral was held Monday at the
house, the Rev. Mr.. Prentice OF West Troy offict
ating.
WALBRIDGE,-In Brooklyn, n. Y, October
3Oth, Mrs Marian WRlbrdRe, formerly Of this
town, in the SIth year OF her age,
SMIrH.-In Bennington, November 9th, Miss
Eunice IL, Smith, in her 7Oth year.
LYNCH.-In North Bennington, November LIST,
Mrs. Bridget Lynch, aged 70 years.
WADSWoRTH,-In Bennington, November lst,
Elisha Wadsworth, aged ~ years,
MAS0N.-In Petersburgh, N. Y, October 9th,
Mrs. David Mason, aged ~ years.
MATTEsoN.- Sunderland, October q, Mrs.
Stella Matteson, aged 70 years.
MOSES. In Petersburgh, N. Y, October 10th,
VIM. IL Moses, aged 81 years.
GREGORY Sunderland, November ID, Ed
ma Gregory, aged IL years.
BULL.-In Sunderland, October 10Th, Annie
Bull, aged II years.
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On Saturday Secretary Blaine tele-
graphed from Washington, to Governors
Meilette and Miller of North and South
Dakota, Bismarck, Dakota "The last
act in the admission of the two Dakota'
as States in the Union was completed
this afternoon at the Executive mansion
at 8 o'clock and forty minutes by the
President signing at that moment the
proclamations required by law for the
admission of the two States. The arti
Gle en- Prohibition submitted separately
on each State was adopted in both. The
article providing for minority represent
alton in South Dakota was rejected by
the people. This lie the first instance il
the history of the National Government
of twin States. North and South Dako
ia entered the Union at the same mo-
ment." The proclamations were also
published the same day.
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STATE NEWS.

1t is stated that Rev. Alva E. Carpen-
ter, rector of st. Stephens Episcopal
church in Middlebury, has decided to re-
sign the rectorship of st. Stephens and
his resignation will be announced on
Sunday next, In about month there
after he will assume the rectorship OF a
church in Warren, Rhode Island.
The observance OF the Tooth annivei-
saTy OF the settlement Of Thomas Davis,
ST., in Grafton, was held on Oct. 10 at
the old farm on Bears Hill, and was a
very pleasant occasion. Relative pref
ent included grandchildren, great and
great-great grandchildren.
They are five mills in Stowe that turn
out 500 carloads of lumber per year,
The lumber from these mills all go to
Morrisville. More lumber is cut from
seven mills and more goes to Waterbury
to be CARED, A railroad is needed to in.
crease the cut.
A council of Congregational churches
held at Barre last week recommended
that the Congregational pastor, Rev. P.
Mcmillan, be dismissed according to his
request. Mr.. Mcmillan has accepted
or is to accept, call from Woodstock
The Vermont State University at Bur.
lington has received bequest of $1,000
from the late Charles w. Rich, to found
a scholarship for students from Swanton
or from other towns II none come from
there.
About $50 men are at work at the
works OF the National Granite company
in Barre, on a 800, 900 job for Pittsburg
Pc, comprising granite work for the
new German National bank 10 that city
Charles Hammond of West Windsor
claims TO have seen panther and shoI
at it, in Ira Savage's woods at the base
of the mountain, last Saturday. 1t wal
about two-thirds grown.
The largest number of cards operated
by any one mill in Vermont is % set
by the Burlington Wooden Co., the mum
Der put down for the Bennington wooler
mills being 81 fe'.
Sumner Gay Of North Charleston hsi
nearly 1000 hens and chickens, large
area OF ground covered with building
for their care, and expends $500 per
year for grain.
An effort is being made in the Baptis
society at Middletown Springs to raise q
sufficient salary to secure the services oil
G. o. Webster Of Slxton's River for the
coming year.
Stannard Post, G. A. R.. boasts OF tn,
Oldest veteran In the state IL not In thu
country. His name is John Kenney ,anC
he is 81 years Of age and fairly well pre-
served.
F. @. Whiting OF johnson has sold hi
three-year old colt, Green Mountain
Boy, to Clement Smith, OF the Laport,
Dairy farm, for $500.
The people Of st. Andrews parish il
st. Johnsbury are considering the plar
OF building rectory. The ladies hav,
guaranteed $500.
Marble is being shipped in large guam
titles from West Rutland to Chicago, Ill.
over the Central Vermont and lake and
rail routee.
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Resolutions.

Resolutions on the death Of Brother Henry
Rule, member of Red Mountain Lodge, No. So, +
and A. NJ; the oldest Mason within the jrrisdic
ton of the Grand Lodge of Vermont.
Death has again entered our Fraternd Brother
hood aud removed ope Of our beloved and time
honored members,
Brother Henry Rule was man OF integrity and
uprightness, Of genius and affability, the Oldest
Mason III the district and probably In the State
Therefore, in view OF these facts be IL resolved,
That we, members Of Red Mountain Lodge, NO
GO, F. and A, NJ, do deeply regret and mourn the
loss of this, our dear brother.
That we tender to the friends and relatives our
heartfelt sympathy and love.
That we eyer kindly cherish in memory and
love the name Of our dear brother, Henry Rule.
Signed, II. I. EATON,
L A HEATH
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MARRIED.l

DARLING Bennington, Nov.
ember 9th, in st. Peters Church, by the Rev.
William Bogert Walker, Hon. Charles II. Darling
and Miss Agnes Christmas, Oldest daughter Of
Hon. L. P, Norton, all Of Bennington
MAS0N-HULING,-In Bennington, November
9Th, at the residence Of the brides mother, Mrs.
Sophronia Huling, by the Rev. z Marten, Hon.
Bennington.
HURLEY-C0NE.-Gn Bennington. November
4th in st. Francis De Sales Church, by the Rev.
j. S. Michaud, Mr.. John Hurley and Miss Dora
Cone, daughter of Martin Cone, all Of Bennington.
HARRIS-KNAPP.-In South SALISBURY, Oct.
30th, by Rev, NJ. Hitchcock, Mr.. Frank Harris and
Miss Kitty Knapp, both OF South SALISBURY.
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Bennington people, when in Bos.
ton, will find the famous old Revere
House comfortable and home like hotel
where they can enjoy first class fare and
pleasant rooms at moderate prices. The
Revere il near all the Northern and East.
ern Depots, and guests like its rooms, itG
table, its many conveniences, and it's in.
dependence, 1t has always been cele.
brated for its cuisine, and its new depar.
ture of fine orchestral concert every
evening, conducted by Mr.. Walter w,
Swornsboulne of the Boston Symphony
Orchestra, has made it more than ever a
favorite