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Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-05-25

Good hope indeed is there in future
for that most unfortunate class of human
beings-idiots, Some years ago the idea
occurred to a French anatomist that the
reason some children were idiots was
that their skulls, by some malformation,
were too small to allow the brain to
grow, hence the unfortunates remained
always in the condition of infants. The
malformation frequently consisted in
the fact that the skull bones were grown
together solid at birth, and had none of
the soft places at the edge, which de-
note that the bones are connected by
membranes, leaving room for the brain
to expand. 1t seemed to the anatomist
that if in early childhood the skull
could be cut open in places, in the track
of furrow, opening the edges slightly,
there would be room for the brain to
grow. The operation has been performed
successfully several times, Transforming
an idiot child into one having an equa
chance in life with his fellows. The
scalp is partially removed, the cuts made
and dressed and the scalp laid CAREFUL!
back and stitched down, the patien
meanwhile, of course, being under tn
influence Of ether. Among all tn
triumphs of modern surgery perhap
this is the greatest.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-05-25
NO COLOR LINE IN METHoDTSM

A few days ago the HERALD con-
tanned an editorial article referring in
terms rather the reverse of cOmmenda-
tory to the reported action of the gen.
eral conference of the Methodist church
at Omaha designating separate day
for the reception Of the fraterna' dele
gates representing the NJ. f. church
South. The editorial was based upon
IN associated press dispatch which eX-
presslv stated that "this was done in
Difference to the feelings of the Christ
ian brothers from the South who did
not wish to be received with a negro"
who was one of the fraternals. That
there was any foundation in fact for
such a dispatch was very strongly ques-
toned by Rev. F. w. 10y, pastor OF
the Methodist Episcopal church of this
CITY, when it was shown to him i'm re-
Spouse to his request for the authority
upon which the editorial was based.
He did not believe that the conference
would take such a step backward as
the display Of such an un-Christian
spirit would indicate, but in the barely
possible event that the report was cor
rect he frankly expressed his approval
of the sentiments embodied in the edi
torial. His confidence in the wisdom
and Christian spirit Of the conference
however proves to have been wei
founded, as the verbatim record of the
proceedings on the day when the re
ception of the Southern delegates wa
discussed, as contained in the Christ
ian Advocate of May IA, shows tina
there was no warrant whatever 70
such dispatch, which was capable o
but one construction. On the cOntrar,
the designation Of separate evenin
for the reception of the fraternal dele
gates from the South seems rather
have been a favor and evidence {
special consideration, instead of a fiji
grant insult 10 the colored brethren
And before the close of the conferenC
the friendly feeling Of the churc
toward the negroes of the South WI
further evidenced by the passage
resolutions vigorously denouncing Il
outrages which have been for yea
perpetrated upon the colored peop
and calling upon the government
protect them in their political al
civil rights under the constitutio
This action on the part Of the conft
enee is in entire keeping with the h
tory of Methodism in the Unit
States, and is especially significant
view Of the fact that of all the Prote'
ant churches in America the Method
is we'll in the lead in point of memb'
ship, particularly in the South.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-05-25

The largest wooden bridge in the
world is that at Two Medicine, on the
st. Paul and Manitoba railway. It is
751 feet long and 2il feet above the
water. In this bridge are $50, 900 feet Of
lumber, and any one piece can be re-
moved and replaced when worn out
without disturbing the rest. A curious
reason for building a wooden bridge in
stead Of an iron one is given. II is that
II would take too long TO wait for an
iron bridge, as the road was wanted In Q
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-05-25
LIGHT AND AIRY.
Repayment.

Repayment.
Beneath the elm trees arching shade,
As gayly as the flowers arrayed,
A little maid was straying.
A boy, outside this paradise,
Looked in with longing, hungry eyes,
As IL to join her playing.
At length she saw his earnest gaze,
While springing down the grassy ways,
poor boy, so sad and lonely,
Take this" she whispered, low and meek
With lips close pressed against his cheek
For have kisses only
Years passed away. The child Of eight
Became a maiden tall, sedate.
with lovers in a plenty.
Again she in the garden stood;
Beside her, in "a happy mood,
fingered youth of twenty.
"Dear May" he said, with solemn face,
~ trust myself to your kind grace,
And humbly crave your pardon.
must return without delay
A gift that you bestowed one day
On me in this same garden.
ave treasured it for many years,
NY ray of hope mid doubts and fears;
hope you never missed it,"
She turned her face in mute surprise
To his; the rogue with smiling eyes
Bent down and klssr,! II.
-Harper's Weekly.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-05-25

Margaret Maze, sixty years old, living
three miles from railway station,
boasts that she has never seen a train Of
cars. Margaret must be careful never
10 look at one now, OF she will lose the
only claim TO distinction she has.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-05-25

Japan is learning civilization rapidly.
The Third National bank of Japan, at
Toxic, with branches in three other
places, has failed because the directors
went into grain speculations. The only
difference was that the grain in this case
was rice instead Of wheat.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-05-25

A joint resolution has passed congress
and been approved Ito encourage tie
establishment and endowment Of insti-
buttons of learning at the national CAPT
tai by defining the policy Of the govern
ment with reference to the use of its
literary and scientific collections by stu
dents" Win some one kindly tell us
what this means?
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-05-25
An 0RTHERN
M PACIFIC R.R.
Is the line 10 take
TO ALL POINTS EAST AND SOUTH

Is the line 10 take
TO ALL POINTS EAST AND SOUTH
II is.the DINING CAR ROUTE. II runs
through VESTIBULED TRAINS every day
in the year.
ST. PAUL AND GHlCAG0
mo change Of cars, composed OF dining cars
unsurpassed. Pullman drawing room sleep
ers Of latest equipment, tourists sleeping
cars, best that can be constructed and in
which accommodations are both free ana
furnished for holders OF first and second
class tickets. and elegant day coaches.
A continuous line connecting with all lines
affording direct and uninterrupted service.
Pullman sleeper reservations can be Sc
cured in advance through any agent OF the
Through tickets TO and from all points in
America, England and Europe can be pur-
chased at any ticket office Of this company
LEAVE TACOMA
Traius leave Tacoma for ST. Paul and Chi
cago, $3.50 p m and II 80 p m 800
For Portland and south, ii 90 a IN and l1:OO
For Seattle, 7:OO a m, 1000 m, l:OO p m,
1895 p m. 6:15 D m 9:45 p m, l1:35 p m.
For Anacortes and north, 90 a m.
For Olympia 100 a IN and '4:59 p n.
For South Aberdeen and Gray's Harbor
points. ii: 800 a m.
For Carbonate $3.50 p m.
ARRIVE TACOMA
/ Trains arrive at Tacoma from st. Paul and
Chicago, 1910 a m and 1875 pm.
From Portland and south, $3.50 p m and
IL SOP
From Seattle. s:45 a m, 1855 a m, Las p IN,
1875 p m, 7:l5 p m l0:l5p m, l2;s5 m.
From Olyn pia, $3.50 "a m and 1920 p m.
From South Aberdeen and Gray's Harbor,
$3.50 p IN.
| From Carbonate. 1910 a m.
| Daily except Sunday.
| Full information concerning rates, time Of
! trains, routes and other details, furnished
on application to any agent, or TO-
| n @. GREENE, Agent.
| G. G. CHANDLER,
! City Ticket Agent and General Agent, Head
| quarters Building, Cpl Pacific avenue.
| Office hours, 5 a. m. to 10 p. m.
A. ID. CHARLTON,
Assistant General Passenger Agent, l2l First
| street, Portland.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-05-25
A Snug Berth.

Lady-So you are going to leave u.s. doc
tori
Doctor-Yes, madam, on the 18th ] shall
move into the new penitentiary
Lady-As Acknowledgements blatter
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-05-25

Fond Mother-John, do look at That
child; he has your watch in his mouth ana
will swallow it'll John twho is bachelor
brother-in-law, and very fond Of babies)-
Oh, don't be the least alarmed; I've got
hold Of the chain. 1t can't go far.-An-
swers.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-05-25

The American Museum Of Natural
History in Central park, New York, is
hereafter to be open to visitors on Sun
day afternoon and two evenings in the
week
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-05-25
A RIasted Romance.


She could cut a dress and make it.
She could mix a cake and bake 1t,
And no doubt she'd be q charming little wife'
She was very, very witty,
But It really was a pity
That somehow she couldn't spell TO save ner
life.
She could play the banjo finely,
She could sing and dance divinely.
She could paint on plaques and fans ana All
such things;
But she wrote her love q letter.
And she ought TO have known better
Than TO say he was an angle without wings
Christine Griffin In New York Sun.
engagements for the Summer Hotels
what are your qualifications for hotel
clerk" asked the proprietor OF an appli-
cant.
'rm mind reader. sir"
what use is that In the hotel businessi''
81 can guess q guests pile 20 a dollar
SIR"
you'll do."-New York Evening Sun.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-05-25
FAIRHAvEN WEATHER

Recorded by Engberg & Darling
MONDAY. May 2i-Thermometer, a.
m. 55.5: . D. M. 700; 9 q. m. - >. Mean
temperature, 500; mean barometer, 29.v''
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-05-25
Printers
Stationery
We carry an Immense Stock
Including

Including
News and Poster Print
Fine Book and Cover Papers
Light and heavy Card Board
Wedding and Reception Stock
Calling Cards
Envelopes
Shipping Tags
Letter and Note Heads
Bill Heads and Statements
And the finest Linen Stock In
Flats and Letter Sizes
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-05-25

In this bad world everybody who Sub
mits to be kept down always Is kept
down.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-05-25

Fairhaven and San Francisco
Pacific cast Steamship Co. steamers ar
rive from and depart every Eve days for San
Francisco.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-05-25

FLAG Station, TRAINS do not stop.
No. daily.
No. and No. 10 Sundays only.
M L. sTASGRooM, Supt.
A BRANIN. Asst. SUIT.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-05-25
STEAMBOATS, AND RAILROADS
B. B. & B. G.. r. r.

Schedule No. taking effect March 10, 1892
at 1 O'clock.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-05-25
for Infants and Children.

"Csstoria is so well adapted to children that
recommend it as superior to any prescription
known to me-" II. A. ARCHER, M. D.,
iii So. oxford St., Brooklyn, N. Y.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-05-25

For Terminal and Interior Points the
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-05-25

II is,the DINING CAR ROUTE. 1t run
through NESTIBULED TRAINS every di
in the year.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-05-25
STEAMBOATS, AND RAILROADS

PACIFIC NAVIGATION co.
y LIMITED
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-01-01
Manchester COntre.

The village schools will commence
the winter term on Monday, Jan. 4,
Mrs. Mahala Wilson and Miss Lizzie
Wilson passed Chr stmas Day in North
Adams, Mass.
MIR. and Mrs. Irving Williams and
children of Troy spent Christmas
with their parents; Mr.. and Mrs. Bone
steel.
Miss Fanny Rastall of Moody's
school at Mortified, Mass, is passing her
vacation at the homo of the Misses
Parsons.
Charles Clemens is at home from
Yale College and Frank Estabrook from
Montpelier to pass the holidays with
their friends.
"A festival for the member of the Sun
day school of the Methodist church was
held in the basement of the church on
Christmas Eve.
/ Mrs Schuyler Skaats of New York
did not this year forget those who have
been the recipients of her thoughtful
bounty for several years past, but once
more generously sent gift of candies
and cards for the Sunday school and
Christmas greens for the decorations of
Episcopal church in this village.
The annual meeting of the Battenkill
Industrial Society for the reports of the
officers and the election of Board of Di-
rectors will be held at the opera house on
Thursday, Jan. 7 at 10. O'clock A. NJ.
The question of improvements on the
grounds of the society will also come up
and it is hoped that there will be full
meeting.
The annual installation of officers of
Adoniram Chapter, o. +. S, will be held
at the Masonic Lodge room in this village
next Tuesday evening, Jan. 5, at the
time of the regular meeting of the Chap
ter. 1t is hoped that every member of
the Chapter will be present and all are
requested to meet at the Lodge room at
7 o'clock sharp for the transaction of
necessary business connected with the
Chapter. The members of AdOniram
Lodge, f. d A. M. with their wives are
invited to be present at the installation
and gather in the club room ats O'Clock,
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-01-01
NEWS AND NOTES.

During the discussion on the McKin-
ley tariff the Democrats did good deal
of figuring to show that the wool grow
ing industry of the country was declining
rapidly, despite the protection afforded
it, and therefore, wool should be admit
ted duty free. AS in the case with their
tariff arguments generally, the facts do
not bear them out. Ohio last year in
creased her flocks of sheep by 100000
and her wool clip by 1000, 600 pounds.
The farmers of Vermont will appreci-
ciate the suggestion of tine Minneapolis
Tribune, which says that this is the last
period in the history Of the country for
the tiller to leave his farm. The coun-
try's desirable farm land has been large
ly taken. Population and wealth and
the demand for farm products from this
time on are bound to be in increasingly
sharp demand and meet with augment
ing prices. Now, of all periods in the
history of the United States, is the time
for the farmer to hold fast to his home
stead. darlington Free Press.
1t is said that Senator Plnmb sub
scribed for every newspaper in Kansas,
and that he devoted about two hours
every forenoon to reading them. He was
once quoted as saying: IL believe in the
local newspapers. lney are inc leauerS,
the makers Of public sentiment. They
are nearer to the people than any other
papers. Their editors mingle with the
people, and consciously or unconsciously
reflect the views of their readers. By
mo private letters from all parts of the
State, and by reading the local papers, l
can tell inst what the people of Kansas
are thinking and talking abCut. l can
feel the pulse of the people, and take
their temDerature
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-01-01
North PownaI

William R. blanchard died on the 25th
ult His funeral was from the house of
j. A. Patrell, his son-in-law, Sunday
afternoon. Had he lived until June 10Th,
1892, he would have been ninety (90)
years of age. He was the son of Honey
room Blanchard, who came with his
family to Pownal from Rhode Island in
1915, when William was thirteen years of
age. His first vote cast for president
was for John Quincy Adams in 1924. He
commenced therefore, his political career
as a Federalist, then was Wing, while
that party lasted, and from 1856 until his
death was ever staunch and active Re-
publican. He was justice of the peace
for AZ years, and held that Office at
the time of his death. In 1S43 he repre-
scented the town in the legislature, the
same year that DIR. Benjamin f. Morgan
was Senator. They went to Montpelier
by way of BrattlebOro, of course stag
ing it all the way. AS justice of the
peace Mr.. Blanchard was one of our best
trial justices. He was careful to under
stand the law before he made a decision,
and if his own knowledge was insufficient
for the question in dispute, instead of
dumping to conclusion, he would
take the time and trouble to
inform himself so that he might
do full justice to all the parties
concerned. His wife died in 1875,
since (which time he has made his
home, for the most part, with Mr.. Nathan
Bullock, until the latter sold his farm
and moved to Blackinton, when Mr..
Blanchard changed his residence to J. A.
Pattrells, where he remained until his
death. After living so many years in
Pownal he could hardly make it toler-
able to spend the latter days of his life
in any other town. Mr. Blanchard was
a good neighDor and one of our most in
tLlligent citizens. He was well posted in
the politics of the times, and was one
who interested himself in its leading
issues. His life covering 30 long a period
of our history, he will be missed from
the places where we have been
accustomed most frequently to see
him. He was quite regular in
his attendance upon the stated ser
vices of the church, although he was not
a member of any religious society. In
his latter days, twenty years or more, he
was wont to say that because he had
lived SO long out of the church, he would
trust his chances there, believing that
Gods mercy has no artificial boundaries
beyond which it could not reach, but
that its power will find penitent man
wherever he may be, without regard to
human organizations.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-01-01

New Years evening will be observed
by an informal reception at the rooms.
to which all young men are invited
Banjo soloists from Troy will furnish en-
tertainment and the WOmans Auxiliary
refreshments.
Saturday evening at 1880 o'clock there
will be a conversational Bible class.
This is open to and one who can stay five
minutes or the whole hour.
The Sunday afternoon meeting will be
addressed by Mr.. John Harris OF Drew
Theological Seminary, who will also sing
several solos.
The seventh practical talk takes plac
Saturday, the 9th inst. The speaker is
Col. Olin Scott who will talk of the "Op
pOrtunlties for Young Men IL the Me
cha1ical Arts" This will b. folio 80 dby
a stag social
The illustrated lecture, ALASKA" will
be gwen on Saturday, Jan. l0Jn. adj
mission, 35 cents.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-01-01
White Creek, N, Y.

"A merry Christmas and happy New
Year to the BANNER family.
The annually Christmas family gather.
ing for 1891 was at Ii. R.~Haswells $.
Owing to sickness many invited guests
were detained at their home. Fourteen
were present all from SALISBURY, which
shows that Vermont is A No. in all
good causes and is very healthy State.
The absent loved ones were not forgot
ten, neither did they forget those gath
cred, as there were presents received
from North Adams and Hoosick Falls.
There was tree we'll loaded with pres
ents, which were taken from the
branches after dinner by Leland NJ.
Loomis and Charles s. Haswell, and
were distributed to their owners by
Clark LOomis and Leslie Leslie HasWell,
aged years. 1t was very pleasant day
and was enjoyed by all.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-01-01
East Arlington.


Andy S. Hard spent Christmas with
his parents.
Louis Lawrence is at home, as school
closed in Poultney last week.
Miss Hattie Hard is at home from
Springfield, Mass, for visit during the
holidays.
The W. c. r. U. will hold their next
meeting at Mrs. Lucy Bachelors, on
Tuesday, Jan. 9Th.
The Y. P S. G. E. will hold their meet
ings in the Congregational church on
Sunday evenings, at 4 o'clock.
Mrs. c. j. Andrew is at present at Mr..
Fassett's IN Bennington. Mrs. Fassett
was very i'll at last accounts.
The Methodist Ladies' Aid Society will
meet with Mrs. Julia Walker on Thurs
day of this week.
Mrs. Harriet Galusha has gone to
Moriah, N. Y, for visit in the family
of the Rev. Mr.. Curry, a former pastor
of the Methodist church here.
Rev. MIR. Lawrence gave his audience
in the Methodist church on Sabbath last
an encouraging discourse from the text
found in lisa, xxxv, 10,
There was no service in the Congrega-
tional church last Sabbath, as the pastor,
the Rev. Mr.. Field, was absent. Mr.. and
Mrs. Field went last week to spend part
of the holidays with their daughter, Mrs.
Slader, in Bellows Falls, vt.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-01-01
Manchester.

TOO much grip" has caused the IN
definite postponement of the Sunday
school festival.
Rev. Asa Hemenway, father of Dr.
Hemenway, is seriously i'll. He has been
gradually failing for some time, and the
prevailing influenza found him in poor
condition to Withstand it,
One of our Industrious and enterpris-
ing young farmers will be united for life
TO the fair and capable daughter of an
other of our prosperous farmers soon
after the new year. Who says farming
in Vermont does not pay.
Prof. Ferrin preached very acceptably
at the Congregational church last Sun
day. Rev. A. W. Wild has been engageg
to supply the pulpit for three Sundays.
He will come here to assist in preparing
a memorial volume Of the late Rev. DIR.
Wild.
We have received letter from a gen.
tleman in New Jersey, who has evidently
heard about the abandoned farms in
Vermont, saying there are three
parties there who wish to purchase
farms, and they wish to learn about
farms for sale in this vicinity. If people
who have such farms for sale will for
ward to the editor of the journal a full
description of such farms, with price and
terms of payment, location, etc., we will
be glad to forward them to the parties
making inquiry. Manchester Journal.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-01-01
West Arlington.

Miss Sara Fleming was in town Sab
bath.
Miss Fannie Mckee, after spending a
week with her sister in Salem, N. Y, re-
turned Saturday,
W. NJ. Hoyt and sister Carrie, who are
teaching in New York city are spending
4 short vacation with friends here.
Mrs. H. T. Eaton and her niece, Emma
Mills, are spending the holidays with
relatives in Slingerlands, N. Y. Charlie
Hay, who has been spending few
weeks with his aunt, accompanied them.
Fred and Libbie Maynard of Cam
bridge, N. Y, spent Christmas with
their sister, Mrs. K. G. Mckee. Miss
Libbie remained few days, returning
Tuesday.
La Grippe seems to be going the
rounds in this vicinity. Among those
suffering, are Mrs. Elmer Brownson,
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Farnham, Fred
Farnham, Mr.. and Mrs. G. Skinner.
The funeral of Mrs. Nellie Wilcox
took place at the church Tuesday at II
o'clock in the morning, Rev. L. L,
Lawrence of East Arlington officiating.
The interment was in our cemetery.