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The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1891-11-20
NEWS AND NOTES.

COmmander-in-Ch Chief Palmer of the
Grand Army has issued a rather high
sounding order denouncing the apprar-
ance of confederate flags in a procession
which included members of his order at
the unveiling of Henry Grady's monu-
ment and the Atlanta Constitution.
which was Grady's paper, pitches into
Palmer in rather lively fashiOn-Ruti'Gd
Herald.
1t does not seem possibl lie that men who
are eminent enough to run for Office would
be guilty of perjury, but this is the only
inference that can be derived from the
perusal of the returns of the amounts of
money certified by candidates to have
been spent by them in the last campaign
in New York. If the vast amount spent
di notcome from the candidates, where
else should it have come from? Evident
ly the public conscience is in sore need of
education or these facts would be re-
cived with stronger emotion than smile
of conte mpt.
Willard Huntington Alexander was one
of the remarkable characters of Brattle-
boro history. Intense in his convictions,
as illustrated by these political remarks,
original in his way of viewing things,
with genius for effective statement, and
a magnetic power that was sure to cap
ture an audience whenever he arose be-
fore it, nature patterned him for very
great man. If he could have had the adj
vantages of early education and cultured
association to round off some of the
roughnesses that became defects in his
character, if he could have been spared
the controversies that exaggerated these
defects, and the misfortunes that kept
him in treadmill of debt-paying through
his earlier manhood, there is no telling
what might have been his achievements.
No one could look upon that strong face
or catch the flash of that genius lit eye
without feeling that he was in the pres
ence of a man of power. When
young Larkin G.. Mead came to make
the statue of Ethan Allen now in the
state house, it was Mr.. AlexandeT's head
and form that he took for his model. 1t
was happy thought. The character Of
Allen, as history knows him, was mark
edly like that of Mr.. Alexander, and Dne
can not stand before the statue of Allen
with its noble proportions, and the Is-
spring memories it brings up, without
feeling something of the quality of ".
H. Alexander, akin to that of the ruggeri
old hero who demanded the surrender of
Ticonderoga sin the name of the Great
Jehovah and the continental congress"
The very forms of expression of the two
men were simular. Mr.. Alexander was
born Sept. Ia. 1906, at Montague, Mass
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Vermont and the Fair.

A meeting of the Vermont Worlds fair
commission was held in Burlington last
week. There were present Gov. Page,
Col. b. B. SmalleY, DR.. II. II. Mcintyre,
Hiram Atkins and the lady members of
the board, Mrs. DR.. Chandler of West
Randolph, Mrs. DIR. A. p. Grinnell of
Burlington and Mrs. Alexander Cochrane
of Ryegate.
The board began business by the cleo
ton of Gov. Page as chairman, DR..
Mcintyre as secretary and treasurer and
Hiram Atkins as auditor, after which it
was voted to appoint DR.. Mcintyre an
agent to visit different sections of the
State, see what the various interests
wanted done and what is advisable for
the commission to do to bring about a
full representation of the agricultural,
manufacturing and other interests of the
State.
The matter of the erection of a State
building was brought up and discussed,
it being finally referred to the executive
committee to ascertain if material and
transportation of same could be pro-
cured on terms sufficiently reasonable to
warrant its erection, the committee to
report at its next regular meeting in
December. 1t is hoped, for the credit of
Vermont, that interested persons will
come forward and assist in the matter as
the limited appropriation alone will not
permit of the outlay.
An executive committee, consisting of
Col. Smalley, Mr.. Atkins and DR.. McIn-
tyre was appointed with all the powers
of the commission when the commission
is not in session.
The matter of woman's work was re-
ferred to the women of the commission.
Gov. Page was made chairman er-oficiO
of all committees, whose meetings he
may attend. Pending his possible alb
sence Mr.. Atkins was elected chairman
of the executive committee and the COM
mittee adjourned subject to the call of
the chairman.
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The sensation of the week has been
the pleading of guilty of Alma, the New
Hampshire murderer, and his subse-
quent trial during which the killing of
Christie Warden was graphically told by
the prisoner. EAidently Almy hoped
for clemency, but the court sentenced
him to be hung the first Tuesday in De-
cember, 1892. Now, let the law take its
course and let no handling sympathy try
to evade the penalty.
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The Democracy have not succeeded in
stealing the State of New York, al
though according to the accounts of the
canvass by tine returning boards, at least
two SnatOrs and one assemblyman has
been saved by the vigilance of Republi-
cans. A desperate effort was made by
Hill & Co., to secure the legislature of
that State but it will fail.
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and hold your aid from a good oh iect
through spite, but work for some good.
and you will find yourself benefited.
Get at it. WAKE UP. Hustle. There
is no time to be lost, and every little
while loot your horn and tOot it loud"
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FALL CLOTHING.
Plain Talk Suits
Plain People,,

And here's the fact plainly put that it cannot possibly be
misunderstood We can sell full Suit or OVerCOat which
not be bought elsewhere for the That's enough
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The morning call., 1891-04-14
HASH AND BEANS.

Improvement in Hospital Fare Secured
by the ShepherdesSes.
The Daughters of the Good Shepherd held
their regular weekly meeting yesterday aft
ernOOn at 325 Montgomery street.
The delegation who went TO Sacramen to
TO petition the Governor to take the manage
ment of the City and County Hospital out
of politics reported that they received a very
courteous reception, and that the Governor,
after attentively listening to their report of
their recent investigation of the manage
ment, promised 10 personally investigate all
public Institutions.
In regard to the Board OF Health Of this city,
Governor Markham assured the delegation
that he would appoint only such men as
he believed to be good, honest and capable.
If any failed to eOnseeDtlously discharge
their duty he would remove them and make
new appointments.
The delegation was entirely satisfied with
the result of their visit, and returned with
the feeling that the Governor Is thoroughly
in earnest in the interest he manifests for
the welfare Of the hospital.
The committee who visited the hospital
last Sunday reported great improvement
in the sanitary condition of the wards and
also in the food, as the convalescent patients
had had hash twice and beans once last
week. Blessings were showered on the
Daughters by a number of the patients,
with the hope that they would continue the
good work and not mind tho Sc who tried to
oppose them.
A number of letters of Endorsement and
encouragement were received by the Secre-
tary expressing sympathy with the hos pital
work.
a committee was appointed 10 wait on the
Board of Supervisors and ascertain If the
board will appropriate sufficient funds to
purchase feather pillow for every bed.
If not. then the order will seek other means
of having the hard straw pillows replaced
by comfortable ones
The morning call., 1891-04-14
STRANGER THAN FICTION.

Romantic History of j. n. Losee, Who
Died in Sonoma.
The Sonoma Index-Tribune relates the
following romantic Incidents in the life of
4. J. Losee, who died at his home in So
noma at the age of 20 years:
Mr. Losee was the hero of romance
which reads stranger than fiction. Years
ago, together with his wife, who survives
him, he was shipwrecked, and with others
took to open boats, and after drifting
many days in the ocean, was cast upon one
of the South Sea Islands There was
little to sustain life on the barren island,
and a number of the survivors of the wreck,
among them Mr.. LoseP, put off in small
bUat to explore the islands, III the hopes
of discovering better abiding-pIace
ship might come to their rescue. Mr..
Losee, leaving his wife behind. started
on his tour of exploration. Knowing
nothing of the currents surrounding the
islands, he was carried out to sea. and after
many days of hardship aud suffering finally
reached an island inhabited by 5avagcs. In
the meantime his wife and those who had
been left behind, were discovered by Il
passing ship and rescued. Mr.. Losee be-
ing a man Of large and commanding pres
ence the sayageS, who were cannihals,
adopted him into the tribe, and for nearly
four years he lived with and was kindly
treated by them. HI was finally enabled to
make his escape to the deck of passing
ship, and eventually reached Australia.
Then commenced a search for his missing
wife, of whose rescue he learned upon
reaching civilization once more. For long
time the search was kept up, and he was
eventually rewarded by locating Mrs. Iosee
in New YORK, and the eourle We're finally
united after many wears separation, and
subsequently located in SJnOma.
The morning call., 1891-04-14
TEACHERS CONFER.
They Discuss the Proposed New
Grammar Course.

The eighth grammar grade teachers held
conference yesterday afternoon in the
Grant Primary School with Superin tendent
SWEET relative to the policy of the new
course of study now in preparation. and
which will be in operation at the beginning
of the term in July next.
The discussion was restricted to the
studies followed in the eighth, or highest
grammar-school grade. Nearly all Of the
leading schools in the city were represente d.
Superintendent SWEET advised the teach
ers, from now until the close Of the present
term, to omit the usual lessons in the
sDeller and to devote the time thus gained
to the study Of Latin roots. prefiXes and
suffiXes in word analysis. They were also
authorized to use their d discretion in omit
ting the mere difficult spelling lessons
occurring in the ensuing term. 1t was con-
sdered that the spelling work of the sew
enth grade is relatively too light and should
be increased.
1t was decided 10 dispense with the use OF
the Spe ariau cOpy-bOnkS.
The opinion was expressed that Mon
teIth's geography, now in use as n text
book, Is FAR behind the times, Superin-
lendent SWEET explained that the book would
have to continue in use until the State
geography is published.
vote was then taken, resulting in favor
of the omission of sewing in the new course
of study, also of oral instruction in physics
relative to matter and machines. Concern
ING algebra, the sentiment was rather evenly
divided, but the ajurity favored its Omls-
sion. Cube-r0ot VIII also be omitted IN
arithmetic; profit and loss will be trans
ferred from the eighth grade to the seventh,
and in mensuration, the prism and the cube
are all Of the solids that will be retained.
More mental arithmetic will be Incorporated
in the new course.
Grammar, the great stumbling block of
the schools, was next taken under con-
sideration.
Superintendent SWEET was in favor Of in
creasing the technical grammar work and
recommended, in connection with the gram
NAUTICAL texts, the study of 'Gray's Eiegy"
and 'Thanatopsis.'
Vice Principal Murphy of the Franklin
Grammar School did not think a knowledge
of technical grammar essential to a correct
use Of the English language.
Our teachers" he said, ''haye the repute-
ton OF being unable themselves to write a
clear, correct aud readable article fit for
publication. 1t is, consequently, waste OF
time In our school system TO add to it any
more technical grammar. What we need is
Intelligent exercises in the use of language,
accompanied with only such oral gram
NAUTICAL instruction as is essential"
ut requires practice" answered Superin-
tendent SWEET, ito write well, but that does
not, in my opinion, detract from the value
of training in the principles of grammar
which can beS: be impaired through the
medium of good textbook"
The discussion then terminated without
the teachers having arrived at any formal
decision.
The morning call., 1891-04-14
VERY ROUGHLY HANDLED.

Drummer Sues the Southern Pacific
for 100000 Damages.
The Southern Pacific Company has been
sued for $4,000 damages by commercial
traveller named Thomas Cosley, who was
put off train near Benicia on February
GOTH
Cosley's story is that he gave the conduc-
tor his ticket when it was demanded, but
that the conductor some time later called
upon him again for it, He politely stated.
that he had already given up his ticket, but
he says the conductor called him liar and
struck him in the face. To avoid further
trouble he offered to pay his fare from the
last station through which the train had
passed to his destination, Sacramento: but
the conductor demanded fare from the STA
ton at which he boarded the train.
COsey refused, and he Swears that the
conductor and brakemen took hold Of him
aud dragged him violently over the seats
and flung him off the train. They then
pitched his baggage after him and brake
man left the train and kept him on the
ground until it had started. He was roughly
handled and severely bruised, and was COM
PEELED to walk six miles to the nearest hab-
itatiop, carrying with him q valise weighing
forty pounds.
The morning call., 1891-04-14
ALAMEDA.
The Day Carried by the High License
II

The Day Carried by the High License
Party.
1t is rum0red that more trains will be run
around by the way of Fruityaie than at
present.
movement is on foot to have freight
depot located in the vicinity Of Twenty
fourth street and Railroad avenue.
The municipal election passed off yester-
day without any disturbance and the eX-
pectation that it would be holly waged
contest was fully realized. The result is
victory for the High License party and here
after all saloon-koepers must pay a license
Of $500 per annum. The High License
party, however, did not win the victory as
easily as was expected. The assertion was
of 800 or 400 in favor Of high license, but tie
following eapitulation shows Just how the
vote stood:
High license, straight, COB ballots.
High license, scratched, 403.
Citizens ticket, straight, 635.
Citizens ticket, scratched, 315.
The total vote for Trustees was as fol-
S62, Stephenson $40. Hammond 947, Wild
9C8. This gives the election to Forderer
and Randolph on the High License ticket
ard Stephenson on the Citizens ticket. The
result is surprise to both parties, although
the leaders of the Citizens ticket conceded
that Wild was weak man and an injury to
the ticket High license would have pre-
vailed in Alameda had but one candidate ON
the High License ticket been elected, as
Trustees Mastick and Neal, hold-oYers. are
In favor of $500 license.
For School Directors, j. H. Lanktree. who
was on both tickets, w. A. j.. Knowles, on
the Citizens ticket, and DR.. Tisdale, on the
The morning call., 1891-04-14

Wednesday was that of Mr.. William y e.
Hook of that city and Miss Esther de Viii
bliss of Winters. They will reside in Wood
land.
A pretty double wedding took place at
Stockton on Thursday last. Inc contract-
ing parties were Miss Amanda Campbell.
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Campbell, and
MIR. G. f. Latham of Los Angeles, and Miss
Hattie Latham of Los Angeles and Mr.. w.
|. Hawkins OF San Francisco. Mr.. ana
Mrs Hawkins left on the noon train for San
Jose and Del Monte, where they Will spend
their honeymoon. Ihey Will reside IN San
Francisco. Mr.. and Mrs. Latham spent the
afternoon with her family and took the
evening train for Los Angeles, their future
home.
Society Personals.
MI J. B. Haggin, accompanied by his
daughter, arrived in Santa Barbara on a
special train on Friday. Miss Haggin is an
invalid. and if Santa barbara agrees with
her they will remain there all summer and
possibly make permanent home there.
Mr. Joaquin Bolado and his daughter,
Miss Dulce Bolado, have been visiting the
latter's aunt, Mrs. w. H. Webb, of Salinas.
Mrs. j. Mervyn Donahue is occupying
her San Rafael residence.
Mrs. General w, Brown and Miss Emma
Dougherty have been visiting Mrs. DR..
Proctor Of Petaluma.
Mr.. and Mrs. James A. Magnire (nee
BucknalD have taken a cottage for the sum-
mer in SausalIto, and will nave over there
next Wednesday,.
Mr. Thomas Il. Bowling has been visiting
Santa Cruz.
Mrs J. b. Goldstone is rapidly GONZALES
cling from her recent illness. Miss Essle
Gallick, her sister, returned last week from
her extended Eastern trlr, where she spent
a most enjoyable time, having been cordl-
ally entertained.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Heyman OF 1902 McAllis-
ter street will be at home Sunday afternoon,
April 10Th and May Sd.
Lieutenant f. G. Dodge of the Bay City
was the guest of Mrs Lu 3. Metcalf during
the week at her home in San Jose.
DR.. ID. COhn and family, of 1404 Suffer
street, at last accounts, were IN London.
They Will arrive in San Francisco from
their European tour on May LIST.
Mrs. NOlney Spalding is erecting bunga-
low at Belvidere, where she will reside Oc-
casionaliy during the summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. James A. Robinson re-
turned to Redwood Farm last Wednesday,
Mrs. Harrington and Mss Mamie Har-
rington Intend passing the summer at Ia
coma.
Mr.. Peter J. Donahue will leave for the
East and Europe next Saturday, and will be
away about six months.
Mr.. Edward Hinckley will leave for New
I ork in Il few days, and may possibly re-
side there permanently.
Colonel and Mrs. Sonntag will pass the
summer at San Rafael.
On Saturday the following gentlemen Wis
tied Santa Cruz, inspected the big trees and
were entertained ut bulfS-head breakfas {:
Mr.. Villa Mahl, Assistant President of
the Southern Pacific system; Mr.. W. G.
Curtis, Assistant Manager of the same sys-
TEN; Mr.. q. L. Miles, Private Secretary to
Mr.. c. P. Huntington; Colonel J. p. Jack
Francisco; Lieutenant r. p Schwerin, i.
s. A., and Mr.. Frank NJ. Stone.
The morning call., 1891-04-14
REAL ESTATE.
Property Sold at Auction Yes
terday.

The following property was sold at auc-
ton yesterday at the exchange: Two lots,
25xIO0 on west sile Of Tenth street, % feet
north of Folsom, for $500 each; lot 25x65,
on east side of Caroline street. 225 feet
north of Folsom, for $500; two lots, 25x
100, on Madrid street, near Italy. for $40
each, and two adjoining for $40 each; lot
6jX9O, on san Jose avenue, % north Of
Twenty-siXth street. for $1,000. subject TO
confirmation by the Probate Court; lot and
improvements, 33:6x117:6. 1903 Valencia
street, for S1O,JO0. with an IF; lot and
Improvements, 51:4x114, S36 Valley street.
for $3.50, with an "iP'; northeast corner Of
Greenwich and Devisadero, 37:6x1l2 IS
for $500, and three adOin ing lots on
Greenwich, for Sll25 each; lot 25Nl12 :G
on west side of DeVSadero street.
1875 north of Greenwich, fer 1913 ;
lot y :6X132:7 on south side of Sacramento
street, 14S . west of Central avenue, for
$3.50 with an "if."
Easton, Eldridge & Co. will sell at auc-
ton at noon to-day nineteen lots on Ash
bury Heights, fronting on Masonic avenue,
Waller and Lott streets. Saturday they
Will hold sale of miscellaneous property.
William J. Dingee, with Easton, Eldrid2e
4 Co., will hold an auction sale on Satur-
day. The property offered consists OF Oak
property.
BUILDERS CONTRACTS.
Rosa a. Reid with Madden d Mckay to
build on the southeast corner Of Page and
Laguua streets, 60x127 20; $1,000.
Golden State Land Company with John
Quadt, paper hanging, etc, on west line Of
Larkin street, between Broadway and
Vallejo: S1100.
William Feehan and wife with James
Finn Ell al, to build on the south line OF
Page street, 1876 east of Webster street,
$500; bonds 5000, Frank Korlick and j. j.
Sullivan suTetIes.
d. N. Dickson with Louis NJ. WeiSmand,
to build on the north line Of ShotweL street,
10 north Of Twenty fifth, S36S9; bonds $1,000,
J. Staude and J. Doelger sureties.
Kari Koch with Francis NJ. Schweitzer,
alterations at 1928 Dolores street; $3.50.
ID. 3. Munroe with Margaret Henderson,
TO build on the southeast corner Of Point
Lobos and johnson avenues, S54S7; bonds
$500, A w. Starbaird surety.