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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-09
p11yT CULTURE AMONG TIE POOR

Boston, Aug. (speciaI. Through the instrument
alty Of the Massachusetts, Horticultural Society the
inpromlsng region of the North End, spots in that
region at least, have been made TO blossom like the
rose and this morning beautiful exhibit was made
in the North Bennett-st. Industrial school house.
Although the movement has been going on a much
longer time it IS within the last four years that plant
raising in the windows by the poor and by children
has made especial advance. Easter is made the be-
ginning of this floral year. with the Sunday schools as
distributing centres The window-gardening committee
took up the matter. and acting in many cases as
agents for the churches were the cause Of between
5000 and 1000 plants being put in the hands OF
children, rich and poor The result was successful
The society holds three exhibitions OF plants IN the
year. at which it distributes thiythree prizes cTag
ing so cents for the best specimen and 20 cents for
seconds Twelve different varieues of flowers are in
cluded in this prize list. The present exhibition is
the second for this year.
The committee aims to keep track Of an the plants.
instruct their raisers how TO handle Them and In every
way encourage their and cultivation. While the
children are especially the class for which this scheme
was originated many grown people especially among
the French and Italians, take childish delight in their
charges,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-09
At 4 xoRrHFlELD CONFERENCE.

Mortified. Mass, Aug. s.-The attendants at the
Moody Conference of Christian workers hlled stone
Hall at o'clock this morning at the prayer service
conducted by tine Rev. +. T. Meyer. of London. NJ
the regular morning session. 10 O'Clock, the Rev. Dr.
r. s. Hamlin OF Washington, ID. C., presented resoln
ton, which was unanimously adopted, asking tho
managers Of the Worlds Fair to close the Exhibition
on sundays The Rev. John smith, Of Edinburgh
Scotland then presented memorial from that country
100 feet long containing $500 signatures, representing
all denominations and schools Of thought, asking Mr.
Moody TO make another eyangestic tour in Scotland
The Rev. Dr. A. j. Gordon. OF BostOD, preached on
the relation Of the Holy spirit 10 Christ. Mr.. Meye
followed with address on the same subject The
Rev. DR. Theodore L. Cuyler Of brooklyn
prominent figure OH the platform.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-09
SUCCESS OF Il NEw SCHOOL SYSTEM
THE WORK OF suPEHETENDESrs COMPARED
WITH THAT OF coMNurrrre

"AAAh A'iNNA VI NOMMITTFES
Boston, Aug. (speciaD.-At the offco ~ the state
Board of Education the returns Of the last school year
from all the towns and cities have been abuated and
the most marked feature of them is the increase in at
tendance More than this, the gain has been greatest
in the towns which have entered into the new system
OF dstnct superintendent. One OF the advantages
following the Introduction Of the district system has
been the improvement in teachers The suuerntendents
have the privilege oil nominating teachers TO the school
committees. They better fitted to know the quill
fcaons Of the teachers in the different schools Of the
town. because they give their time to their work They
visit the schools in session and the teachers at their
desks. They know better than the committees do what
good work Is. and thus they have double advantage
in knowing where 10 find capable instructors There
is more ambition and rivalry than was possible under
the old system Of committees The towns feel the
effect Of this constant stimulus and the schools show
the result In the improved character Of this teaching
and in the increase of their attendance This has been
the evident result thus far Of the new system which
the Legislature defeated year after year for several
years and the change could never have been accom-
phed had il not been for the persistence Of the State
authorities Another benefit OF the superintendent
system has been to improve the Of study Still
another benefit to the public schools which is credited
10 the introduction of superntendents is the evident
improvement in methods Of teaching. To stimulate
good work among the teachers, the supenntendents
have meetings with the teachers from all parts of a
town for the sake Of discussing the different ways OF
teaching Thus the poor teachers get the benefit OF the
example Of the best in the town and thus the standard
all through the is raised. The teachers Of different
towns do not unite In this system of teachers meetings
but only those Of one town.
II is found also that through the supenntendents
is the best method of carrying ont the provisions Of
the free textbook law. This law has already in the
oninIon OF the state Board Of Education proved It's
worth and there Is question that IL large
annual expense to the people. Besides all this. the
superntendens look out for the buildings and grounds
and the effect of this manifest in better physical
dtons for the pupils
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-09
4 GIRL SAID TO BIZ sSEEzryG TO DEATH.

spring held, Ohio, Aug. s-The physicians of South
Charleston, a village twelve miles east OF here. are
completely bafied by the case OF Miss May Creston
who is literally sneezing TO death. She seems TO be
the victim of a strange afiction and Of TIE
lingering effects Of case Of the grip. which
she had last winter. Last Tuesday evening she was
seized with psroxysms Of sneezing. following
each other at rapid intervals. Suddenly the parox-
ysms stopped leaving her much exhausted. The girl
then went into trance that Lasted twelve hours.
The terrified attendants thought the girl was dead.
The physician treated her with hypodermie inJec-
tons She finally awoloe langudly, and in a few
minutes the sneeZing came again. The physicians
have been utterly unable to check the spells. The
girl neither eats nor sleeps and seems TO suffer much
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-09
DARING BANK ROBBERY IN OHIO
DESPERATE KILLS ONE MAN AND INJURIES TWO
OTHERS TO GET 81 500.

Columbus, Ohio Aug 6.-A special to /" The Evening
Dispatch from Lima Ohio, says One of the boldest
bank robberies murders perpetrated in this
section Of the country occurred this morning at Com-
bus Grove town Of about 1000 people, twelve miles
north OF here. Cashier T. j. Maple had just opened
the Exchange Bank, and laid out about $4,000 near
the cashiers window, when man appeared In the
door with a revolver in each hand. He Immediately
began shooting. Cashier Maple struck twice, once
in the arm and once in the right side AS he fell 10
the floor an old farmer, William Van Debark, entered
the DOOR having come get his money for some hogs
ne had lust sold The robber turned and shot him
through and through The old fell dead in his
tracks third man sat in the lobby OF the bank
paralyzed with fear He not molested The
desperate then grabbed 81 500 in greenbacks showed
them in the pockets sack coat and dared out the
door, shoutng Im a second Jesse James
Quite crowd had been attracted by the SOUNDS OF
the shots but there scattering when the who-
eyed murderer appeared the street with gun IN
either hand aud shooting Unfortunately one OF the
bystanders Henry Buck, failed 70 get out Of the way
fast enough and was struck down by bullet from the
rapidly speaking revolvers. The fellow ran to the
outskirts OF the town ami disappeared into big
cornfeld
"a posse was quickly organized and started in
pursuit. Another posse started West Cairo Sheriff
ONeill and Chief OF Police Aplas organized an armed
hand here TO assist in the If found the fellow
will be shot down ike dog 1t is thought the wounds
of Maple and Buck not necessarily fatal Van
Debark who was killed, was a prosperous farmer ID
Union Township. He leaves large family. big
reward is offered for the capture OF the villain .
Cincinnati, Aug S.-A special 20 The T1mes-Star"
from Wapakoneta Ohio says: Word has reached here
nv Telephone that the Columbus Grove bank robber
was overtaken in the woods and shot to DEATH
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-09
, lynn PHYSICIAN BEATEN BY A WOMAN.

Lynn, Mass Aug. 8.-Mrs Lizzie f. Oouse' seore
tarv ~ the Essex County Helping Hand Society. an
orLarlzatIon 10 aid fallen women this morning pub
,icIv heat Dr. 5 b. Andrews. a wellkDown physician
Of the city, Stories derosatOry to Mrs. Dodge nave
been in circulation for time, and she traced the
she alleges, to DR.. Andrews This morning she sa"
Andrews enter printing Office and followed hin'
They had some words. when suddenly MIS- Douse
struck Andrews, who is a middle-aged man. anu Ioi
Iowez the blow By banging his head against te orloA
wall Andrews attempted to escape ou' tnc anSIy
,o,,ar gave chase and kicked him through the printing
eoe fouowing him TO the street. Andrews at once
yrent home while Mrs. Dodge surrendered herself 10
tbe Cty Marshal She was allowed to 20, however
as no complaint had been made
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-09
THE BENNINGTON BATTLE MONUMENT
SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION TO DE AT
THE DEDICATION.

THE DEDICATION.
bennington, w. Aug. s-Preparatlons are making
for great public celebration here on Aurnst 10 when
the battle monument will be dedicated and the Tooth
anniversary OF inc admission Of Vermont TO the Union
Will be observed The Sons of the American Revolu-
poh nave been especially invited to be present and will
form separate division in the grand parade DR..
William Seward Webb, president general g A r. has
appointed the following committee TO represent the
National society at the celebration:
General John G.. Mccullough, Of Vermont Lucius p.
Deming OF Connecticut, Henry VI. Shepard Of Chicago
Alfred Stone, Of Rhode Island General Bradley T.
Johnson and Captain II. p. Goddard Of Maryland
Albert Edgertcn, of st. Paul. John f. Dewitt OF Maine
Robert s. Green and Josiah c. Pumpey OF Jersey
W. H. Brearley, of Detroit Edwin S. Barrett of Boston,
H. ". Bruce, of Louisville George Gilmore Of New
Hampshire, A. J. WOodman, OF Delaware Rear Admiral
John l.. Worden William Writ Henry, Of Virginia
Colonel Thomas NJ. Anderson, U. S. A.. General Alex
ander S. Webb and Henry Hall, of New-York, and
Colonel Sam W. Williams Of Arkansas.
Probably other names VIII be added to the list
Nearly all the thirty state societies S. A. r. will
appoint committees present. and 1t is expected
that of the New England societies will attend in
force. The New-Jersey Sons Of the American Revou-
ton have appointed the following delegation: Peter
B. Fairchild Henry f. Hatfield. Major Will
lam W. Morris, J. Lawrence Boggs jr Gen
eral william S. Stryker, George Wolcott Hub
Robert S. Green, Clifford Stanley Sims DR.. E. Ham
mond Doty, George A. Ha,sey, Appleton Morgan
Paul Revere. Colonel H. X. McElliott and James f.
Rushing Indiana has delegated william H. English
e Sc Of society % sen Sa The
following committee Vic President Levi p Morton.
Butterdeld. General H. v Boynton Gen raj j. c.
Breclnnridee, Colonel Marshall Mcdonald, Colonel
oSao nrssenfatye % NJ
Captain Frank X. Upham, L. S. A.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-09
DRESS Reform IN BOSTON.
kits TO BE WORN on THE FIRST RAINY sATUR.
DAY IN oCToBER-A CLUB ORGANIZED.

DAY IN oCToBER-A CLUB ORGANIZED.
Boston. Aug (spedaD.-It is said that dressre-
form club has been quietly launched in this city.
Secrecy for the present was the word, but the
organization is made up exclusively OF this
part Of the programme was of course failure. 1t
has been learned that it is seriously proposed by a
number Of Boston TO appear on the streets the
first rainy Saturday in october in short skirt, made
up Of waterproof cloth, reaching but an inch or two
below the knee with heavy boots and long gaiters
made from macintosh cloth. II CATERS not used
then ordinary riding boots viii be worn. The skirt
will be Killed and hang heavy, so as not % be dissT-
ranged by the wind. REFER jacket long coat
will cover the upper part Of the body and under this
fancy six shirt ordinary dress waist will be
An ordinary hat or. better STILL tarpaUln hat will
complete what win certainly be very novel costume.
1t has been decided TO have no complete uniformity
about the dress. In the matter Of material the
bers OF the club have been instructed to exercise their
individual taste, making the toilet as attractive and
becoming possible. The membership Of this Dress
Reform Club has already reached 200, and includes
school teachers, physicians, doctors and other pro-
feeslOnals. Discussions held, seeking the best
means Of bringing about the much-needed change. All
the members have pledged themselves 10 appear on
the streets and the stores OF Boston, in fact wherever
they are likely TO attract attention, in dress which
may become popular with women In stormy weather
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-09
AN ATTACHMENT ON THE MONUMENT.

Boston. Aug. s.-A Hartford, Conn.,, dispatch to
"Ths Herald" SAYS that attachment for 81 900 was
yesterday placed upon the Bennington Monument at
Bennington, Vt. at the instance Of the Security Com
pany. a rich corporation of Hartford Charles II.
Bliss formerly OF Hartford, Of the promoters
of the monument scheme, but Notwithstanding his
zeal in securing subscriptions therefor he found the
amount raised to be $4,000 too small. He accordingly
called upon President Day, of the Security Company,
who 1t is said, advanced him the amount from fund
of $4,000 which had been left in trust for Charles
Bliss with the company by a deceased brother. Ii
believed that the money could be secured from
other patriotic contributors, and could be repaid 10
the company in few weeks. This, ii is said, has
never been done hence the attachment.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-09

A writer in "The Western Christian Advocate says :
We asked old colored preacher the other day how
his church getting on and his answer was Mghv
poor. mighty pOa, brudder.' We ventured to ask the
trouble, and he replied DE cietes, ceties. Dey Is
Just DRAWN all de fatness and marrow out ZEN de
blessed Lords body. We can't do muffin widout dc
ciety. Oar is de Llncum Ciety, wild sister Jones an
Brudder Brown to run IT, sister Williams must march
in front OBJ de Daughters Of Rebeccs. Den dare IS
Dorcuses, and Marthas, de Daughters OF Ham, and de
Lberian ladies' We ventured to remark that he had
the brethren to help him. NO, sab der am de Masons
de odd Felers, de sons of Ham and de Oklahoma Prom
ised Land Pilgrims. Why brn1-er, by de tlme de
brudders and sisters pay all de dues ana tenuS an ue
meetin's dere is muffin left for Mt. Plsgah Church Du
list de cob de corn am all shelled OIL an fr0wed 10
desc speckled chckens.'' -,
The writer goes on to show how popular such clubs
are In many communities and suggests that IN some
cases churches In danger Of being dubbed TO de
There is good deal in the thought here suggested ana
the coored brother quoted is not the only pastor VINO
has suffered from the evil. Speaking for pastors, tne
writer asks What shall he do He is not an enc
NV Of secret ORDERS He has Joined any OF them
f. is true but he has brought no railing aceusaIon
against them in public or private. lie is perfectly
Wiling 10 ion them himself, by doing he can pc
more useful in winning souls. He is willing TO become
oil things 10 all men, If 1t takes him into forty sOc
atias hn ne wants to reasonably certain tnat Dy
Ibc nnon he shall be able TO win some. lie mas Deen
connselled by certain laymen to become member Oh
oortan influential orders and thus gain popular favor
lie does MT despse such favor but suspects uat sone
Hn,es n may be too dearly bought. Shall he become
me of them1 shall he declare and wage war Win
them or shall he take his clubbing In slehoef VINO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-09
YARDS SALE AT SEA GIRr PREVENTED.

Philadelphia, Aug S-The sale of the sea OTt
properly by H. H. Yard was to have taken place To-
dav but was prevented BY the receipt Of writ this
morning from Trenton forbiddlng the sale, an iniunc
ton having been granted at the instance OF Receiver
Yardley, Of the Keystone National Bank. The re-
ceiver went 10 Trenton and made application for an
Injunction restraining Yard from selling the property
having learned that the latter proposed to dispose OF
il today The sea Girt property is one oil the I'M
orant if not the most important, assets OF the bank
and az IL Is claimed BY the Institution, struggle VIII
take place I'm the courts before the receiver VIII &C
1nnyviedoe any one else as the owner OF II. The
cayer today received a number Of assessments rom
shareholders and by Tuesday next anticipates thal
nearly all will come forward and pay the amounts
assessed against them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-09
STOLE GoVERNMENT MONEY IN ST 10 us
ce1oREp JANrToR OF THE sUBTREAsURY
CAUGHT IN THE ACT.

St. Louis, Aug s.-Asbton G. Bean, chief coin
teller of the snbtrasury, has succeeded in capturing
thief who recently made several thefts of Govern
ment money. One time bag containing S62 IN
battered nickels disappeared; another time $40 In
quarters. He made good the deficit out Of his own
pocket, but resolved TO catch the thief before de
parting on his vacation. His scheme was eminently
successful He suspected the tenitOr, Louis Lee,
colored because he had shown the watchmen sew
era battered nicses Early yesterday morning Mr. Bean
placed on his desk for bait bag containing $50
worth Of silver IN dimes He secreted himself IN
little closet in the opposite side Of the room and
the ianltor slyB thrust the bag OF coin into
his pocket in full view Of Mr.. Bean and son OF
Waterman Ferguson who was stationed in an ante
on the opposite side. The tanitor was allowed
to finish his busting and depart from the room.
The thief seized by Messrs. Bean and Ferguson
Just he was about 10 leave the building. Inc
coin being found in his pocket, he was given into
custOdy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-09
TO PUT FERRIES on COLORADO RIvERs.

Rswlns Wyo, Aug. Ispeolal).-within the next
few days trip will be taken by local and Eastern
capitalists down the Green, Grand and Colorado Rivers
The object is 10 place line of steam ferries ETC.. on
those rivers. thirtythree.foot yacnt with sixhorse-
power engine. double screws has been ordered from
Chicago to make the trial trip for the purpose OF
marking out the channel, and the vessel IS expected
to arrive at Green River station on the Denver and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-09
grrrIDE OF A CIVIL ENGINEER.

Annapolis, Nd, Aug (speciaD.-John Duvan' a
prominent civil engineer, aged seventy three com
lnitted suicide this morning. At the breakfast table
he asked his sisters for glass of sugar and water into
which lie poured white powder One OF ms sisters
asked what is it ~ "Only some medicine" he
answered The other sister picked up the envelope
which had contained the powder, and saw on 1t
s-Poison strychnine." She screamed for help, and
vanly struggled to prevent her brother from swallow
ing the contents Of the glass Two physicians worked
hard 10 save Duvan but he died in great agony. he
Wa a graduate OF st. JOINTS College, and we'll known
throughout the State.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-09
yrDGE Bo1K1y,s LIFE THREATENED.

Kansas City, No. Aug. g." The Stars Topeka
Kan dispatch says Judge Botkin arrived in town
oday and gave as his reason for coming d" want to
learn what they are doing in Southwestern Kansas >
He stated in interview that he was in daily receipt
of anonymous eterf threatening his LIE IN case ne
atten,pted to sit III the Brennan trial one letter
came from Oklahonba. stating that Ed Short, one
OF SAM Woods Dd leutenants, had started ior
Springfield for the purpose Of killing him. >" nave
received a number II letters from personal friends
seId Indpe Botkin fwarning me that attempts would
10 made 10 assassiAAte mes Judge BOtkn does not
seem to be In the last alarmed by these threatening
letters.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-09
~ Old BooKKEEpER,s AccoUyrs FoUxD sHoRr

St. Louis, Aug. 6.-After being ten years In the
employ of the German American Bank, No 400 Frank
In-ave John A. Gerhaezer, the bookkeeper was dis
charged on August l. and expert accountants are
going jver his books which, 1t is said. show shortage
of from $4,000 to 81 900. Just how the shortage
was created the bank officials now endeavorng 70
ascertain though they suspect the bOOlkeepcr OF
having appropriated a part il not all, OF the money.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-09
KILLED At 4 SANTA RE CROSSING.

Leavenworth Kan, Aug Sat the Government
reservation crossing Of the Santa Fe Railway this even
ing the northbOund santa Fe train struck carriage
in which d. L. Lonsdale and wife, Miss sue Powers
and Ray Powers were returning from Leavenworth to
Salt Creek Valley Mrs. LOnsdae instantly killed
and Miss Powers and Ray Powers received injuries
frjm which they cannot recover.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-09
rrv HivFy GRAy1rE-cUrrERs STRIKE.

New-Haven, Aug s.-The New Haven granite CUT
ters have struck support of the striking East raven
quarrymen and by unanimous vote nave oe'iueu ="
boycott three out Of the five Fast Haven quarrleS
The two executions are those conducted by Edward
Cunningham and william Montague who have acce'ieo
to the union demands in the matter OF hours ana
wages The three quarries that are under boyoou
are conducted by c. W. Bakeslee sons, Connor
Brothers and Robert Redfed sons The stone-cnt
ters will Instantly leave any yard INTO WHICH Vhe
stones from these quarries are brought.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-09
NEGOTIATING CITY LOANS.

Position. Aug. CspeciaD-on June bids were
received for loan of 100000 for park purposes and
100000 for school houses. The first for period
OF thirty years, and the second for twenty years.
both bearing interest at the ate Of per cent per
annum. The bids received we're not satisfactory as
the highest premium that could have been realized was
81 500. The city treasurer, Mr.. Turner, thereupoh
rejected all bids and has since succeeded IN disposng
NJ all the bonds to corporations and individuals, so
that the premium the city will derive from the loan Is
ST. $50. Mr. Turner has also negotiated all oul
$4,000 of the 100000 loan recently authorized
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-09
s,,vrR DISCOVERY N co1oBApo.

Chicago Aug. "a Boulder Col, dispatch says that
another rich find of silver is reported on Pomeroy
Mountain, near Caribou. The vein is about three
inches thick and of pure metal. II is evident that
there exists a still larger vein somewhere In the
vicinity OF the same kind OF mineral and 1t Is thought
these discoveries viii lead TO developments
that will cast in the shade even the wonderful
mines of Nevada
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-09
THE EORAGE MIST Ply DUTY.

Complaints have been made that incoming cattle
ships have imported hay and feed for the cattle they
carry and the forage has been sold in this city by
men on the ships surveyor Lyon has charge OF tho
case and he has instructed his men TO make In
vestigaton. II they find that forage is brought in
with imported stock, beyond an amount required to
feed the stock until taken from the ships duty win
be assessed II is not supposed however, that any
large quantity OF feed is imported by these ships.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-09
THE POLICE FORCE OF KINGSTON.

kingston. n. Y. Aug. s.-Tbe resolution passed By
the Common Council at a recent session. instructing
the Corporation Counsel to ask the Legislature to pass
bill to repeal the act establishing police force in this
city, on the ground of unnecessary expense. has been
vetoed BY Mayor Kraft.