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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-04-06
woMENs RIGHTS IN IOWA.
The Senate Passes the House Bill En-
abling Women to Vote.

Des Moines, April 5.-Action of great
Importance to the women of Iowa was
taken in the legislature today. The
senate passed the house bill comforting
on women the right to vote for town,
city and school officers, and on all
questions OF issuing bonds. Several days
ago the lower house of the legislature
passed a joint resolution for the sub
mission of constitutional amendment
prohibiting the manufacture and sale
of liquors in Iowa. Today the senate
amended it to include all manufacturing
OF liquors and passed it.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-04-06
A NoTABLE WEDDING.

st. Joseph, Mich. April 1.-THE mar
riage Of Lorin A. Thurston, Hawaiian
minister, to Miss Hattie Potter, took
place at the brides home at noon today.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-04-06
sIMoNs rIcKET ELECTED.

Portland, April 5.--In the republican
5rImaries today the straight ticket, COM
nonly referred to as Joe simon's ticket,
was elected throughout the city
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-04-06
STRIKING MINERS SHOT.

Connellsvllle, Pa. April 5.--A battle
between strikers and deputies is re.
ported at Valley Works. Twelve mel
were killed and many injured.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-04-06
VICTORY FOR THE EMPLOYEES.

Omaha, April 5-Judge caIdwell's de-
,ision IN the Union Pacific wage sched-
lie was rendered this morning. IT is
complete victory for the employees.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-04-06
RnHRING 81 BILL PAssED.

Washington, April 5-The BehrIng
Sea bill has passed the house.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-10-10

believe that personal property in the State pays a
Greater tax than the funds of savings banks and trust
panes No attempt made at conceamen and every dollar
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-10-10
HOUSE OF CORRECTION.

This Institution built for oneha the of
inmates and has had hitherto but Slight repairs has been
frequently visited by disease 1t thought
repairs would of disease but
this conclusion early became apparent.
The services of the State Board of Health The
condition OF things laid before the Rutland County Grand
Jury who made examination and presentation of the cond
ton to the County Court Thereupon the Judges of the
made allowance for repairs the jail which believed
be one of the serious the Institution
An unusually large number of prisoners had been the
Institution suffering diseases an epidemic
of typhoid fever disabling large percentage of the working
force and tending cripple the Institution there
abate the evil and that the defective
plumbing and pipes from the premises
tional room.
The situation greatly aggravated by the large
traps who coming i'll hoCks for shelter it being
of history that numbers would officers
ask to be sent to the institution threatening
unless their demands acceded The Directors called
their assistance suitable aid i'll the emergency and plans
devised and put in operation supply the relief of which the
Institution stood in need
The Directors purchased the material and work the
tramps and such available prisoners would otherwise
to expectation the finding they would have better quarters
result took kindly outdoor winter work completing the
addition i'll reasonable time without inconvenience
eng with such could be kept work i'll the
turing department Only much has
for the health employment and safety the prisoners
satisfied from the study which have been able give this
matter that the State should take this Institution
hand and supply with such facilities will
renee of any of the evils heretofore experienced there
The Superintendent Directors and officers Institution
have proved their skill and efficiency
What has been done not only meets with
prevail but the recommendations which the Board make
your most earnest attention
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-10-10
URBAN A. WOODBURY..
Gov. FULLER'S RETIRING MESSAGE.

Gentlemen of the Senate and House Of RG6resentafi0es
The that has developed from the occasional practice
of of the earlier Governors presenting Honora
BILE Body the expiration of the Governors
that shall embody portion of such information he have
acquired concerning various affairs of State and such OBJ
the conditions of the State his
administrative experience have suggested to him. is
that is within executive prerogatve and i'll itself
useful observance The grave responsibility
which his oath of office imposes upon the Chief Executive
Of the State intensified by the of his knowledge
concerning things connected with his duties and the lack
of experience their administration certaindegee this bur
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-10-10
Total,
REFORM SCHOOL, .

Since the close of the biennial period which reports are
made the State Board of Health have examined Institution
and condemned the system of ventilation and plumbing
have been impressed with their defects during of my
examination and call the remedy
may be supplied.
large proportion of the children this Institution
receive too long sentence greatly increasing the abos of the
Board and the expense the State the law recognizes
control during minority while the average retention only
about fifteen months.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-10-10

Each county is particularly interested in good roads in its
own county, but only interested in general way in the roads
OF other counties The large the several counties
are interested in having good roads in the small towns the
trade and traffic of small towns tributary them and
therefore they might in justice be required bear share
the burden of maintenance of their roads any change in
the distribution OF the tax is made should be done solely be-
cause you believe it to be just
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-10-10

den ghtened by subsequent experience that supplies the
requisite elements for the solution of the many problems that
presented to him. and by the kindly consideration
ance of the people large together with the cheerful
ton OF those who actively participate with him in admins
tration of the affairs of State.
It fitting that acknowledgment should here of the
the abors of the office and have made possible many
things which have been accomplished
In consequence of the legal requirement your last
that reports of the various State officers shod he
ready tor distribution by the Goth of September have been
enabled earlier date than usual to get in detail the
work OF the several departments OF the State Government
TREASURER.
The total amount of cash in the State Treasury
at the beginning of the biennial term July
There has been received during the biennial
term ending June 80, 1894 1716 381 81
~, Total $19r37lS 60
lhere has been expended I,569,7o7 26
Leaving cash on hand July I, 1894 S 344o11 a.
COMMISSIONER OF STATE TAXES
An interesting statement is by Commissioner of
ae taxes that we were to strike out that department Of
state expenses which relates to local relief should be
Obliged at the present time beyond the corporation
for all the financial needs of the State
The amount of money expended by the different towns
throughout the State, for education for the biennial period
amounts to the of S., 542, o63.o4
Prior the of the creating the town system
this vast sum of money would have been handled by very
large number of school officers throughout the several school
districts the State but under the operations the
its management is limited to single board in each
The full report of the Superintendent of indi
Gates that the change to the town has Slight
friction and already has become decided improvement equr
ing but slight additions to complete.
wish to call your attention again the text
books and refer to the town of Hartford Windsor County
the best exempfCaton of the benefits this system where
an experience OF fifteen that has all grades
the to the secondary school that fits for college,
the cost to have been only per pupil
year
If this system extended throughout the State
fits without question: would hundred thousand
dollars year.
This State has been liberal in regard higher education
contributing various institutions for this purpose during the
present biennial period, viz:
U. V. M. & S. A. c., s2s 200
Norwich University, $500
p" Militia 100
Mddebury College, 1890
Normal Schools, 26o4o
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-10-10

The Trustees and Superintendent performing their
duties ably and faithfully
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-10-10

Insurance of this State desire the office of Fire Mar
shall be created whose duty shall be to investigate the
of fire that punishment may be melted to nCen
diaries They claim that where this method has been adopted
in other States losses by fire have been materially decreased
This result would only benefit the insurance companies
but every who nsurcs property the cost of nsu
upon losses The expenses of this Office
created Should think be borne largely entirely by the
insurance companies.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-10-10
STATE TREASURER.
S1,9I3,7IS 90
I,569,7o7 26
COMMISSIONER OF STATE TAXES.
, 344,OII 43

An interesting statement is made by the Commissioner of
State Taxes that we strike that department of
state expenses which relates to local relief should
obliged the present time go beyond corporation taxes
for all the financial needs of the State.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-10-10
EDUCATION.

Education is the basis of morality happiness and prosperity
of people, and consequently of the first Importance to the
State While the present school law may need amend
the opinion to be that is the best
law have had and the best adapted to this age think it
should have thorough trial before its essential features
changed The normal schools appear be doing their work
the usual satisfactory though think would be very
desirable less expensive had but school of
proper proportions The report of the State Supernten
dent indicates activity and honest effort in his work.
The morning call., 1894-02-15
MISS FAIRCHILD'S SUIT.
Judge SeawelI Decides That She
Must Be Reinstated.

Judge Seawe has granted peremptory writ
of mandate compelling the Board of Education
TO reinstate Miss Harriet NJ. Faircbild in her
former position as principal teacher of the
Potie School.
Miss Faircbild received her commission as a
principal in December, 1891. and was promoted
to the PotrerO School i'll 1892. She was away
on leave of absence from July, 1892. 10 June.
1893, and on her return found r. ID. Faulkner
in her place The Board of Education refused
10 reinstate her, referring her TO one of its by
laws, which directed hat in the event OF a
teacher being absent for a period exceeding
three months a substitute should be appointed
and the teacher be compelled to wait for The
first vacancy. receiving in the meantime a posi-
ton IN the day school subsii ute class. This,
in fact, Is what happened to Miss FaIrcniId
Judge Seawell. in deciding in Miss Fair
childs favor said that by an act of legislature
no teacher could be dismissed or suspended
eXcepi through incOmpe'ency or msbehavi0r
n 20 rule OF the boar could be framed SO as 10
control the provisions OF the statute. The suit
OF Kennedy VS.. the Board of Education was an
example OF this. II WAS understood moreover
that since Miss Fairchid's case the board had
amended It's rule in this respect. Miss Fair
child must therefore be restored to her posi-
tlon and peremptory mandate to that effect
issued.
The morning call., 1894-02-15

country lying north Of It, he was only few
months behind the earliest pioneers. He SCI
up the Christian cross at Monterey carried
civilization with ii and has the foremost place
among The religious. intelligent. enterprislng
Spanish fathers who laid the foundations for
this great State.
Monterey, 100. was the first seat OF govern
ment, ana IL was the first commercial town In
California. IL IL, therefore, no wonder that
Inns favored spot has always been regarded
Win SURPRISING interest by pioneers and by all
latecomers who cared 10 learn the story of the
building of The commonwealth. To this day
the visitor may see the Mission as il was built
more than a hundred years ago, the adobe
public buildings and dwellings and Spanish
life as 1t existed 10 the last century.
In sharp contrast there is Il modern watering
place OF lndescrbable beauty. natural park
so improved by wealth of flowers, shrubs and
tropical plants that 1t stands without rival In
the world.
The level driveway constructed over the
rocky cliffs close to the sea shore affords views
which are the delight OF all travellers. All these
things arr faithfully portrayed In part OF
picturesque California;" the great premium
winch HE CALL offers TO subscribers. 1t Will
be ready for distribution to-day at the publica.
non Office, 525 Montgomery street; the branch,
40 Market street; the Oakland Bureau, 1910
Broadway. and interior agencies Ali sub
presentation OF the coupon cut from page 9 of
io-day's issue and 10 cents (stainps not
accebted)
a limited supply OF parts /. 2 and are vet
10 be had al the above mentioned points OF dis
trIbuilon. Those who have missed the first
three numbers should begin now so as 10 get
the set complete.
The morning call., 1894-02-15
A NEW POSITION CREATED.
The Deputy Superintendent Gets
Deal.
SCHOOL FINANCES PROSPEROUS.
Director Murdoch Takes His Seat in
the Board of Education and
Is Initiated.

When the Board of Educa ton met last
night Superintendent SWEET introduced
c. A. Murdoch. the newly chosen director.
Chairman Hyde welcomed Mr.. Murdoch
in pointedly friendly speech, taking Oc-
casion TO say that the board has been en-
deav0ring to establish standard for
teachers and also for directors, and he con-
graduated Superintendent SWEET on the
selection for these very reasons. Director
Murdoch made rerly. thanking the chair
man and Superintendent. He also said he
owed nothing TO any director and would
vote on all questions arising in the board
according to his own Judgment and in his
own discretion.
Director Murdoch was appointed to the
finance. classification and visiting commit
tees. which now stand as follows: Finance
SymmeS, Culver. Murdoch; classification
Burke, Ames. Clinton. ROSewad Murdoch;
Observation-Disclosures. Clinton. DutIon.
Superin endent SWEET submitted an interest
Ing report for January, which contained a
financial estimate made up from the best posi-
bic sources of Information, as follows:
The amount OF school money received by the
January State apportionment, 1884, 1878,
S3S. IN answer TO inquiries by the State Super
intendent of Public Instruction, the State Con-
troller estimates that the next Semi-annual State
apportionment will amount to So rs per capita of
schoochidren AS this city has 65, 5l7 children
OF school age. The amount TO be received In July
next will be S244.939. This amount added TO the
January apportiOnment gives a total of 1923, 777
to be derived from the State for the school and
fiscal year ending June 30 1894.
The account from the city school tax was estl-
The morning call., 1894-02-15
friends expectrto see him in the lead at The

friends expectEtu see him In the lead at The
finish.
The Whist Club has announced that the
Diamond League buttons VIII be contested for
again. and the tournament VIII take Mace on
Thursdays. February 10Th and I'd. at .
O'clock sharp 4 fee of } Will be asked oil
each tam entering This contest. twenty nanuS
in duplicate to be played same evening. Cen
tlemen TO select lady partners. tournament II
open 10 all, and names must be sent 10 the con-
test committee before 1880 O'Clock thursday
evening; no entry admitted after the 10Th.
Alter The TWO evenings mentioned above the
eight teams showing the highest scores are TO
remain in the contest 10 the end, the others
dropping out. and each of the remaining teams
are 10 play with every other team.
Daua hompsOn, The young swimmer. has
challenged HE champion swimmer of Santa
Graz 10 swim him d match Oh Washlngton's
birthday.
Members of the California Schuet zen Club
have i'll contemplation The erection of 500 and
GOO yard ranges. Phio Jacobv has resigned
from The presidency OF the club and DR.. L. Z.
Mnffe has been elected TO the Office.
The Pacific Fox Terrier Club held a meeting
at tie office of HE Breeder and Sporis man, 313
Bush street. last Tuesday evening joseph Nc
Laic chic i'll The chair and good attendance OF
members. The poStponement by the Pacific
Kennel cub OF its show until next wear was re-
GREETED by all the members present. and after
an animated discussion il was resolved that If
il is practicable this club hold show of fox
terriers next May or June. A request Will be
made 10 tile owners of pigeons and cats 10 CO.
operate with the club ana have an exhibition
OF these pets also
produce stakes for the get of fox terriers
bred this year Will be held at the shows IN
1898. Ii VIII be divided into parts, viz: First,
for pups born between January and May /;
second, for those born after May !.
lie silver cups 10 be competed for at the
Southern California Kernel Club show at Los
days. The club will give its best support 10
this show.
The morning call., 1894-02-15
WELL-DRESsED WOMEN.
Handsome Gowns Are Not NeCeS-
sarily the Most Expensive.
Diamond Dyes Make Possible Many Stylish
Suits - Their Use Greatly Increased
Hard Times-Ricir Colors That
Will Not Fade, Crock or
Wash Out.

About the only thing the sale of which
has been increased by the hard times are
diamond ayes, said San Francisco drug
glst Women like 10 be we'll dressed aud
they fnd that blythe use of these handy home
dyes they can make an old dress look like
new one. prevent the husbands clothes
from getting shabby and keep the children
nicely clothed"
While there are fifty different colors in
diamond dyes, the blacks Especial kinds for
wool, cotton and silk and feathers) are the
most popular. as any color can be dyed a
| handsome black with but little work or
expense. The directions on the envelopes
are so plain and explicit that the most in
experienced can do as well as the profess
siOnal dyer.
In one of the ladies' papers story of
real Lille was printed, telling how win ter
wardr0b be was made from partly worn
clothing by the aid of diamond dyes. "a
tan-c0l0red flannel dress was taken apart
and washed and then dyed a beautiful
brown with seal brown diamond dye. AS
1t is made very plain it can be washed al
most as easily as calico. for. like other
colors produced by these dyes, it will never
fade" 1t also tells Of "a suit that was
dyed lovely shade of dark green" and
other useful and handsome gowns, cloaks
and hats that were colored over with dia-
mOnd dyes. Trv a 10-cent package and see
how easily fast and beautiful color can
be made over any kind of goods.
The morning call., 1894-02-15
THE SHOOTING FESTIVAL.
There Were but Few Sharpshooters
at the Ranges.

Though the day was clear and calm little
shooting was done at tile Shell Mound ranges
yesterday, yet considering the few at The ranges
some very good scores were made. The Golden
Gate target was not beseged as on Sunday.
The following named won Golden Gate medals
j. Wicker, g. Schultz and ID. &. Babin.
On the wing target the highest score was
made by l.. Bendel, his score being, % 81 IS
% 81.
On the point target d. b. Faktor made the
highest score Tor the day. HIS score was, 3 3
. 3.
The following scores were made on the main
target: l.. Bendel, % 81 Is 20-S7; L. Attin-
ger. 20 10 20 10 1874.
On The Micwinter Fair target l.. Haake m ade
40 In total. as every one at the range supposed
10 he The highest score, but later III the day +.
Attnger made a score that Tailed in respect to
every shot. The scores OF both men were:
% 81 24-70.
D.iB. Fakior made the highest score for the
day on the point target. his score being: 3 2
l-l3. J.. Bende was next with IL as a
total.
L. SeitZ, the Eastern sbarpshooter, hailing
from Newark, n. j., was at the range trying is
pfowess. but 10 his sorrow found California
scores difficult TO excel.
The morning call., 1894-02-15
Society Notes

An entertainment Will be given this evening
Tor the benefit of the Buford kindergarten at
Maple Hall. Palace Hotel The performance
VIII commence at O'clock, ana will comprise
doll show, music by the Hungarian Orches tra.
songs Dy MISS Gil and Wigs Anna NJ ilIer Wood
NINE Aureie Will display her animated dolls
and the gaVotte OF 1880 Will be danced by a
number OF prominent young society ladies' and
gentlemen. The tickets are 81 eacll and they
may be obtained from Miss Ethel Beaver. Miss
Alice Scott, Miss Norwood. Miss Eleanor
Wood. Miss Hooper, Miss Hillyer. Miss Hamil.
ION. Miss Houghton and Miss Wilkinson
The Loring Club will give It's third concert of
The seventeenth season this evening an ODD
Fellows Hall.
The Marine Yacht Club will give it's fifth an.
Diversary ball this evening at Scottish Hall.
give an entertainment and dance this evening
at AlcaZar Social Hall.
The morning call., 1894-02-15
THE PRIZE-WlNNERS.
competitive Designs for Advertise
meDt for Coos Bay Coal.

Referring TO the advertisement in THE CALL
calling for competitive designs for an advertise
ment for Coos bay coal by The publc-scnool
children. Will you kindly announce that the first
prize was won by Miss Alice Smith OF 234 Cres-
cent avenue, Holly Park. Miss Smith is a pupil
at the Bernal Heights School, Miss Hayd Ell
teacher? The second prize was won by Cor
don Bromfield, San NateO. pupil OF Miss Eta
Hilton. The rhird prize was won by MYRTLE A.
LONDON of 1912 Post street. San Francisco, d
pupil at the South Cosmopolitan Grammar
School, Mrs. j. +. Gerchten teacher. he
fourth prize went To Miss /. May White OF 1917
Noe street. San Francisco, pupil at the James
LICK Grammar School, Mrs. Doughty teacher.
Ross of Redwood City, Miss Mary Stewart
teacher. and the special prize Of 81 went TO
Miss A. +. Wilson, East Berkeley, Oscar
Erickson teacher.
The morning call., 1894-02-15
A BROADER SPHERE.
Jane Adams Says Women Owe a
DUTY to Society.

A large number of ladies, Interested in the
work OF congresses during the Mldwlnter Fair,
assembled in the parlor of the Occidental
Hotel yesterday morning. TO hear speeches
upon that subject. Mrs. John Vance Cheney
presided.
Miss Adams OF Hull House. Chicago, ad.
dressed the meeting upon women In tie past
and present, emphasizing tile fact that women's
obligations broaden they participate more
and more III the busy associations OF life. Ii Is
not SUFFICIENT for woman who is "A bread
winner TO provide merely for her home and
family, for II by so doing she lowers the wage
standard, she Is neglectiDg her universal social
relations.
Speaking OF The Worlds Fair congresses.
Miss Adams remarked that foreigners had ex-
pressed disappointment that IN spite of the
brlllancy and advancement of American
women, they did not seem to be awake TO that
universal consciousness that embraces hu-
mainly.
James ID. Phelan, president of the Midwinter
congresses, was prevented from being present,
but Charles MurdocN, who represented him,
The morning call., 1894-02-15

though contagious disease is in the pupils fam
Ivy. said puDil may be received In schools.
Inc following named teachers were recon-
mehaed Tor life diplomas: Hiss Jennie Hous-
ION, MISS Kate M. Hare, Miss Lena W. Cotton
ana MISS Jennie Cullen; and these for State
educational diplomas: Miss May Z. Mckinney.
MISS Belle Croker. Miss Lena Booth, Miss n.
hozhIinsky, Miss NJ. +. Kennedy, Miss 5. c.
1alnes; aud that grammar giade certificates be
Housten, Miss l.. Fowler. Miss j. Cullen, Miss
~. BayDom. Miss E. j. Arnold, Miss M.
Limon, Miss Nj. McManus, Miss A. NJ. Forbes,
l.. Cullen, Miss E. Stincen.
director Dunn Introduced a motion that the
use OF textbook in the high school-'Outliues
Meyers, A.M.-be discontinued. The reason
was lt IS secarian, and consequently should
not De In public schools under California law.
me COOK was referred TO the Classification
committee Tor examination