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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-08-11
II i not very polite 10 publish me cotrtsPoH0

IL Is not very polite 10 pNO;isH ~ - f,,tcr
once of other people. especially when me IdS Vet
are strangers to the publisher nor, indeed Is mo
Trihune often guilty of such breach OF ell,
motto Nevertheless. IN this case II must 10
I"rr5,hic bt yirtUr of the value already given
10 these young writer's through The Inhunes
agency. The above axe all letters written d., ~
children under twelve years of age sem ih'S n'
TG~v are Simple, possibly mnny-$,el on second
thought most pathetic The wonder SNp.fN .s,J
~, ,Ers. moor children would al first sight OF me
- ,,,,. nF,,l that of an educated man were ~
f I%nspSrted 70 ncilhborins planet These Lett
icrs also illustrate what qab' otSery2nt minds ma"
49, Thor lives arc filed with the greatrSu
m Sss but they lack that one promotiyc
iorcc opportunity The tribune ny means 1sess Il ,i i'
'. and Iris where their latent energies Will
ID sci in notion New impulses are planted 81, IN
their little hearts resolves mr. the,r IGne q,
Winds abiding encouragement is gwen teh IN
Tho direction of becoming noble men ana 'hooie
women.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-08-11

The Fas>ett investigating Committee has
plenty Of work on hand vet in NoW-lork ana
will resume the task Of making things lv-l>
and uncomfortable for Tamlnany Hall by-and-
by. Meantime it is planning excursion mo
other Municipalities where stlrring-up po-
liticallv cannot fail TO bring forth good results.
Brooklyn is one Of tho cities on the list and VIII
doubtless prove an inviting field Tor rc'carch'
But the first town outside OF Ncw-l oik 70
which the attention of Mr. FaSSett and his CO.
laborers will he directed is likely TO be Troy.
This is the field in which Mr.. Edward Murphy,
jr. disports himself, and Murphy politics, it Is
needless to say, will repay careful study.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-08-11
TIE TALK or The DAY.

An Episcopal clergyman Of Indiana tells this as a
true story: Recently one OF the prominent mem
bcrs Of hi, parish died. After the funeral the Wldo"
found great comfort in telling her cShbors about the
many virtues Of her late husband, even mentioning
that he took the greatest delight in playing cards -
an innocent pastlme. shc must have been thinking
# HIM AS ho appeared in his customary attitude, for
shea said: jacob looked 50 well when they opened
the coffin N the church lie had not changed one
particle. There was. o. such heavenly express on
on his face He looked Just as though he he'd four
knc,.7
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-08-11

NO one can read the letter printed in our
columns this morning in regard TO recent cleo
ton frauds in Troy without being convinced of
the necessity Of the enactment OF a law to au-
.horize Federal sight over our Congressional
elections. Some help in the prevention of cleo
ton frauds will doubtless be supplied by the
Ballot Reform law and the Registration law
passed by the last Legislature but leading Re-
pubicans in the Congressional district of which
Troy forms part are convinced, as the inter
views with them show, that something more
is needed. The frauds have been of the most
outrageous character and have been engineered
by bold and fearless gang, who will circum
vent the new State laws if it is a possible thing
TO do so. The XVIIIth Congressional District
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-08-11

In cur Trenton letter attention is called to
the gratifying increase in the educational facill-
ties of New-Jersey through the erection OF
considerable number of school buildings in the
course of the year. 1t appears that a few years
ago there was scarcely any building of this kind
done for a considerable period and some of the
recent activity is due to the necessity for max
ing mp lost time. Still, the actual increase In
schooi-hOuSeS has been sufficient 10 show that
the State means to do it's duty by the rising
generation SO far as compulsory education is
concerned, however, New-Jersey appears to be
doing little, if any, better than our own State.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-08-11

I am a distance away
FIVE miles away from PIKE
time. | have been berry
This morning. we got a pail
is a large white house and a
il where | stay. 1 and tn
we're having a nice time Oh
were riding on a load OF la
down hill, we thought we v
went down hlH.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-08-11
Sherman, Penn.


We sot to the place last night at O'Clock,
nice time I can drink milk. do not ca; green
apples Last night had plateul OF huckeoerrle,i;
wish you the same
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-08-11
Farmersyille, y. Y
Wiskay, y. Y.
Dear Miss b. {.

/ thank you for this place. we have three horses
three calves. cows and great deal Oh enlGhes
and sent letter TO my mother, and my mother SEM
2 letter TO me.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-08-11

How do you feel1 I J
good, agd | was riding {
evrything for no money.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-08-11

Dear Papa F.:

We have lots OF fun anC
10 eat that we could not te
eat.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-08-11
Jnoes TO Advertisements.
BUSINESS Nntiees.

OFFICE FURNITURE
In Great Variety, manufactured oy
L. g. SELLtW,
III Fulton-st New-iork.
Desks, Library Tables, &c.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1890-01-16
Tho County school Board

This body, composed of Supervisor
Howe and one from each of the seven
teen towns in the State, met at ArlIng-
ton Tuesday. Eight gentlemen of the
Board were present. or the suL-com.
mittee on textbooks there were
present, Torrey Of Dorset, Howe
of North Bennington, Hamilton
of Sandgate and Barber Of Arlington
Parker of Pownal, is the absent member
Of said committee.
The question Of text books was in
formally discussed, but no decision wal
reached, and the whole matter was re-
ferred to an adjourned meeting to be
held February 10Th. At that time it il
expected that final action will be taken
In Rutland county about the me ex
perience was had except that the date Of
the adjourned meeting was to have beer
kept quiet. but the book agents arr
something like the reporters about ar
executive session of the U. s. Senate
In last nights papers we fiod the repor
Of another county meeting as follows
"a meeting OF the Orleans County
Board Of Education was held at New
port the 81 inst. In the selection o
text books the Board will probably &C
independent of the recommendation o
the State Committee. Several books no
recommended by that committee wer
favorably brought to the attention o
the Board by the various sub-commit
tees"
This item has bearing on the probs
bility OF State uniformity, which is be
coming quite fad" with come of on
people,
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1890-01-16
Society ADMINISTRATIONS.
THE MoMAN's RELIEF ooRPs

THE WOMAN'S RELIEF CORPS.
Mrs. 1. E. Gibson, past president, in
stalled the following officers Monday
evening: President, Mrs. Laura Long
senior vice president, Mrs. Harriet Pat
terson; junior vice president, Miss
Lucy Cutting; secretary. Mrs. Lucy
Gibson; treasurer. Mrs. Precillia Black
mer; chaplain. Mrs. Anna Day; con-
ductor, Miss Mary Spear. assistant
conduc or, Miss Matte Harrington ;
guard, Mrs. Ada Camp; assistant
guard Mrs M Ty Haynes. Owing to
sickness several officers were unable to
be out and the ceremonies will be com
pleted al later date.
MANSER ENCAMPMENT, 1. o. o. F.
Monday evening was ma ked by the
visit of the Grand Patriarch, j. w.
Goodell Esq, of Burlington, together
with the. attendance of the local grand
officers, upon this body. The member
ship out was small owing to the pre-
vailing epidemic. but eighteen greeted
the genial head of this branch of Odd
Fellowship. Such of the newly elected
board of officers as were present " ere
installed by Mr. Goodell, assisted by
Grand Senior Warden n. NJ. PETER,
District Deputy E. S. Harris and others
THE ORDER EASTERN STAR.
The semi-pubic installation OF Off
GERS occurred last evening, as previ-
ouslY announced. The guests were
limited to those persons whom the
members had invited.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1890-01-16

Yesterday at the auction sale of real
estate the Barber Chase properly was
Opposed Of in lots as follows:
r. ". Houghton bid off the "home
farm" Of 70 acres for $3.50, which il
hardly the cost OF the house 10 say
nothing Of the other buildings and the
land. This is probably the best, or one
Of the very best farms in town. The
next highest bidder was Moses Wilson
who holds the refusal from Mr.. Hough
ton, and may purchase this place after
all.
The Collins farm" was sold to Chas
HonEan for 2,9c0. The remaining por-
tions of the lands were purchased b.
several parties: VIM. Warn, jr.. 10 acre
FOR 1915; s. w. Redwood, so acre
WOODLAND for $685.; Wm. Burt. so acre.
more for $500; Freeman Howard, n
acres for $40. The personal propert,
brought market rates 10 nearly all in
BtanCea
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1890-01-16
Yarmnnt Grand Army.

The call for the 23i annual encamp-
ment of the Vermont Department, G, A.
r. has been issued by Commander Tracy.
will be held 10 Ru land Tuesday and
Wednesday, January 80 and 30. The
occasion promises to draw together an
unususlly large number of veterans
Gen. RUSSELL A. Alger Commander in
Chief, will be present, with members OF
his staff, and among other distinguished
visitors expected to be in attendance at
he encampment are Secretary OF War
Proctor and Interstate Commerce Com
missioner Veaaey. There will be grand
camp fire at the Town Hall OH the even
ing of the 28th, and many prominent
veterans in addition to those named will
speak Headquarters will be established
At the Bardwell House, where the Coun-
Gil of Administration will meet at
o'clock Tuesday morning. A COMMITTEES
of Arrangements for the encampmeni
has been appointed by Post Roberts, and
local Grand Army men are preparing
for a visitation of at least 500 veterans
The Vermont Department numbers lOl
posts and some 5000 members, the larg.
-sI in its history. Great interest 10 be
ing manifested among Grand Army mer
throughout the State in the coming en-.
campment on account Of the holding oil
he next National Encampment in Boz
ton, to which Vermont will send large
delegation.
The Herald says: The following nam
ed comrades constitute the Council ol
Administration R. 7. johnson. West
Concord; Geo. q Black, Barton; Thos
7 Farrell, Waterbury; @. II. Forbes
Brandon j. w. Williams, Bennington
The camp fire to be held on the evening
IT the 2Sth will be under the auspices Of
Pnst R Iberts of Rutland, and at which
Geo. Alger will be the principal speaker
rhe regular day sessions are private anc
the. public are excluded; but on thu
evening of the campfire cordial invita-
ZION, to be present is 10 be extended 4
all. The Society OF Prisoners OF Wa
will meet on the same date as the En-
campment, also the Lsdiss Relief Corps
independent, however, OF the Encamp-
| mani
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1890-01-16
YALE's FROG CONCERT.
IL Will Commemorate the Historic
Uroaker scare OF 1854 y

CTOhkeE ScuTc VI itOAA -
twill the Editor please give the en-
closed item a place in the BANNEB and
oblige more than one of his readers. i
have been asked for the information il
contains. but was unable to give it. ]
found This. this morning, in the Lans-
ing Republican. MEX.
January 10. 1880.
Yale students are to present a "frop
opera" The cast will require seventy.
five PEG lie, The music was written BY
Barton E. Leavitt. Yale freshman
The incident to be cOmmemorated is
historic Windham county historian:
agree that the frog scare took place one
sultry night in June, 1854. The Wind
hamites were awakened by the most un.
earthly noises, and some Of them eapeC
to the conclusion that the croak o.
doom had been sounded. Others came
to the natural but almost equally dread.
full conclusion that an army of French
, and IndiaDs were marching upon thC
village. All night long the people
trembled in terror. The booming tn
multi seemed TO come from the pond OF
the Scotland road. which has ever since
born the name Of Frog Pond. Among
| the noises the people distinctly neart
uttered the name Of tie well-knowr
tory lawyer who was prominently con
nected with the 5usquehanna purchase
in this fashion: Well have Colone
Dyerl Well have Colonel Dyerl'
"Elderkin. tool Elderkin toor' ranI
GU steadily in sharp tenor response
Colonel Eldprkin was anoth-r lawyer
The people were terrified. FamiiieI
living near said that the distress of thu
frogs during the night was given vent L
with such force that they fe their bed'
quake beneath them. The frogs wer,
seen by lantern light to be in great dis
tress. In the morning many dead frog
were found about the pond. There wa
no marks Of violence upon them ant
nothing to indicate that they had beef
fighting. It is supposed that he frog
were attacked by deadly nalady.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1890-01-16
Death OF walker Blaine.

Washing on dispatches of yesterday
have thi, sad intelligence Walker
Bl 4ine, Exa miner Of Claims of the STATE
Department and eldest san of Hon
James q. Bliine, Seer, tary of State,
Tied at the family residence in the ulo
Seward mansion, at 20 O'Clock thu
evening Of pneumonia, superinduced by
an attack of Ia Grippe. he had been ill
only a few day anu mis- death is sudden
and severe shock to an unusually large
circle of friends, who we're not aware
that he was dangerously i'll until THU
morning, while the family, who were
already devoted to him. are prOstrateO
with grief. He was not feeling well al
last week but went to the department
each day until Friday when he became
much worse and was compelled to Y
home and take his bed. He made lghl
OF his illness and thought his recovery
was only a matter of a few day Tht
Secretary gave a dinner party Monday
night to number Of people, prominent
in official society. and Walker BlaiD,
was then feeling so much better that hi
sat up for some time chatting with biz
fathers guests and walked about the
house later. He caught an addniona
cold which quickly settled on his lung,
and developed into acute pneumonit
last night.
Walker Blaine was born IN Augusta
Me-, My 8, 1855 He first came Il
Washing on to live in 1867. He wal
graduated from Y l. in 1876, from tn,
Columbia Law school IN New York tw,
wears later, He then went to 81. Paul
MINI, where for TWO years he was il
the law office OF Cusbman h. Davis, a
present Senator from Minnesota. III
came to Washington in 1881 and wal
appointed Third Assistant Secretary o.
State. In the winter Of 1SSl-S2 he wen
10 South America with Mr.. Prescott OF
a special mission to use the good office
of the United States to bring about ,
settIrment OF the troubles between ChIl
and Peru. Late IN the year 1882 he wal
appointed Assistant Counsel OF ih'
| G Iurt of Alabama Claims. which offic'
ne held until 1885. He lived in Chicago
from 1886 o 1883, returning to this city
I January /. 1889. He assisted bis fathrl
fin the work which devOlved upon HIN
when he became Secretary Of State, anC
on March 80 h last he was nominated b.
President Harrison Examiner OF Claims
He was q young man of marked at
tainments az was shown when his nom
ination to his last Office was sent int
the s ,naie. that body on motion o
S,nator Edmunds doing him the yer.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1890-01-16
Tn PsrGsnt the MILITIA.

In order to perfect the record Of the
commissioned officers of the National
Guard of Vermont, blank to be filled
out has been sent to all commissioned
officers asking for record OF army OF
navy service in the late war; service IN
Vermont National Guard or the militia
of other states; name Of military school,
and the length of attendance II any. In
connection with this blank has been sent
The following circular:
HEADQUARTERS FIRST BRIGADE
BURLINGTON, Vt January l, 1890. !
In view of the revision OF the 'Drlil
Regulations" now being make by au-
hority of the War Department, it is not
deemed profitable to devote the time OF
he Officers School to the consideration
If tactics; and the following subjects OF
.tudy having been approved by the
Commander-in-Chief are announced for
your gu dance in preparing therefor
l. Muster and Inspection of Com
pany Instructor, Col, Julius ] Estey.
II. Guard Duty in accordance with
V. N. G. Manual.-Instructo Col. q. @.
Klnsman.
III. Official correspondence and re-
turrs.-Instructor 1t. Col. MD Greene,
". Aiming-drIll and gallery prac-
tice. Instructor, Capt. ]. D Wyman,
assisted by Lieutenants Weld and Ober.
V. Vermont military law and regu-
ions. Instructor to be announced.
In addition to the first, third and fifth
>uhjects above named, officers Of the
battery should take up the special duties
pertaining to their branch of the service,
including dress and undress parades ana
guard mounting.
The plan of instruction has not yet
been fully determined; but may take
the form Of written examinations, and
Ulcers should prepare themselves &C.
cordingly.
Arrangements have been made for pa
pers on the following subjects Of interest;
"Suggestions for practice marches and
field work in connection with our annu
al encampments."
Light Artillery, and it's relations to
other branches of the service"
THE National Guard as a school for
physical culture and development"
History Of the Springfield rifle, and
how to nse and take care Of it,"
"Armories for our National Guard
The school will be held at Burlington,
at a date to be announced in future
orders. 1t Is hoped that all officers will
endeavor to 40 prepare themselves as to
make this school the most interesting
as we'll as the most profitable Of any yet
held. WILLIAM L. GREENLEAF,
Brig. Gen. Comd'g
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1890-01-16
Teachers Institute.

The Bennington County Teachers In
stitute, which will be held in School
Hall, Bennington, February s, 6 and Z,
promises to be interesting, profitable
and largely attended. Recently much
interest has been awakened in edura-
tional matters, especially among teach
era. This is owing to the operations OF
the new school law, which no longer
renders 1t easy for teacher of doubtful
ability to obtain certificate to teach in
the common schools. The following is
a portion of Supervisor Howe's pro-
gramme, which is not yet completed
Opening address. Teaching Engli b. y
E. F. Palmer. State superintendent of
education; School Management" W.
F. Walker, supervisor of Rutland
county, Methods of Teaching History"
Prof. A. c. Ferrin Of Burr & Burton
seminary, Manchester; Advanced
Arithmetic" Supervisor Howe: "Psy-
chology,' Prof. G. wager of Middlebury
college two exercises in drawing and
exercises in elementary science, Prof
w. w. Howe, North Bennington
English Grammar" "Devel pment Of
Solids" and Simple Interest,"" Prof
Charles 8. Davis, Bennington; "Pri'
mary Reading and Language" Mas
Cora B. Whitney: Busy Work and
Clay Modelling" Miss F. Latilla Wal
bridge; "Grube's Method of Teaching
Numbers" Miss Julia White. A feature
OF the institute will be the exempitica-
ton Of class work,
This tine programme, outlined even
in its incipient stage, will attract atten'
ton. These meetings are public, and
people are especially invited to attend
the evening sessions.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1890-01-16
THE OTHER SIDE,

THE OTHER SIDE.
From the Manchester journal VIC
copy:
In reply to the Rutland Herald Of De
cember 10, in reference to matters In
the Methodist church at East Arlington
we would say that there are several
false stateme nts which | would like tC
correct.
Statement /. "There had been con
siderable talk about the conduct OF Rev
Mr.. Heath. it being alleged that the
reverend gentleman was too marked IN
his efforts of ministering aid to the
widows of his flock"
Fact. There was no such charge
brought against Mr.. Heath. neither has
there been any such talk, and the state
ment is groundless and false.
Statement 2. 1t was this gossip thai
caused the Presiding Elder to come to
Arlington and requested an examination
or investigation.
Statement 8. "Violation of the
seventh commandment was clearly
proved"
Fact. Mr.. Heath did not make sucf
defence, resting his case on the utter alb
surdity and imp disability of the story
the character of the principal witness
being disreputable, Evidence can now
be produced which will make differ
ent showing in the case.
Statement 4. "Mr. Heath has
been identified with the Burlington dis
trict about two years"
Fact. Mr.. Heath has preached in thi'
district nearly five years.
Sta ement 5. He first had charge o
the church in Weybridge, then was ap
pointed to East Arlington"
Fact. MIR Heath's first charge was a.
West Salisbury and East Middlebury
where he labored for two years will
great success, there being nearly ont
hundred conversions upon the charg,
the first year. Last year MIR. Heat
labored hard and faithfully among us
and as result received about fort int
the church here and at Sandgate. Thi
fall and winter he has been engaged il
revival work in SALISBURY and tn.
Lord has crowned his efforts witt
abundant success and they are erecting
new Methodist church as result o
the work.
Statement 6. THE members of tn,
church are of one mind III the matter
and there is not likely to be any divis
IOn."
Fact. A large majority Of the mem
hers and people believe Mr.. Heath limo
cent and there is good deal of division
IN the church. There are those in tow
who have known Mr. Heath from boy
hood, who knew his parents and grand
parents, who say he came of good FAM
" and has borne good reputation.
A word of advice to the Editor Of tn
Herald Tell the truth or say nothing
IT you will share the fate of the Edito
of the Reformer. Free Press and stat
papers please copy.
Yours R specially.
A member OF the church aud residen
Of East A liugton.