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Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-12-21
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TO RENT.

TO RENT. Two siX-room tenements at
No. . Short Street. Inquire of &. W. Bur-
CESS. room l, Quinlen Block. 20Gtf
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DESIGN FOR THE WINNIE DAVIS MONUMENT
Grams secured design by zolnay Id
expressed desire to contribute the e.
ira $3.50 needed to erect the monument
The Zolnay design has been accepted
1t is the figure of sitting angel and i
to be carved out of Italian marble. Il
has been pronounced work of high arl
by competent critics.
The sculptor is a personal friend Of
Mrs. Davis and is now at work on a
bronze statue of Jefferson Davis to be
placed at his grave il. Hollywood and
also is designing the Winnie Davis me-
mortal tablet of bronze to be placed in
st. Paul's Episcopal church. Richmond,
in which President Davis received the
news of the virtual fall of Richmond.
This statue will be tribute of love
from his wife 1t will be done in Gecr-
gia marble,
1t is the purpose to unveil the three
on the occasion of the annual meeting
Of tie Daughters of the Confederacy in
Richmond next fall. At that time
large representation of the Daughters
as we'll as Veterans and Sons of Vet
Grams, will take part in the ceremonies
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New stone structure at Norman, o. T. No.
l. first schoolhouse in the territory, sod hut
No. 2, second schoolhouse, log cabin.
the large towns and cities are complete
systems of graded schools and high
schools, with from seven to nine
months school.
The country .scheolhouses are nearly
all comfortable frame or stone struc-
lures, and the towns have handsome
and commodious buildings of brick and
stone. In the counties where there are
any number of colored children separate
schools are maintained, and no child is
without school privileges Of the very
best character.
No community on earth ever took so
early stand for higher education or
made SO rapid progress in an educa-
tional way as Oklahoma. The first pub
lie institutions located in the territory
were institutions of learning, the first
public buildings erected were colleges.
and the first and only bonded indebted
ness of the territory was incurred for
the erection of these colleges.
Other territories of the Union have
been content GENERALLY to wait for state
hood before establishing colleges and
universities, but Oklahoma had the
youth to educate and rose to the emer-
gency at once Before the territory was
a yearicid a university, normal School
and an agricultural and mechanical col
lege were ready to receive students, and
these institutions have grown and ex-
banded and others been added to their
numbers until today Oklahoma is prob
ably better provided with higher insti-
buttons of learning than any similar
number of people and has permanently
establisl u system of public education
with all ths modern and requisite appli-
ances more complete than exists in
some of the oldest states in the Union.
The Territorial university is located
in Norman, the county seat of Cleve-
land county, a growing town Of 5000
inhabitants. 1t is beautifully located.
on high ground. Its,c citizens are intelli-
gent, enterprising people, who are in
hearty sympathy with educational prog
ress. The building is fine one. 1t is
built of stone and pressed brick, con-
tains 81 recitation and reception rooms
and large chapel. 1t hasa fine, cam
pus, 40 acres in extent, lying at d good
elevation, overlooking the surrounding
country.
Tie Agricultural and Mechanical coll
lege at Saltwater is made by law es-
pecially ia college for the people. re-
ceiving 4tudents direct from the COM
mon schools and being required to spe-
ciany adapt its instruction in all branch
es to their application in the industries
of life. MAaY e. LEONARD
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tightly fastened at the gunwales, is a
covering of oiled canvas, water tight.
In the middle is an opening about two
feet in diameter, which can be closed
by drawing together a canvas bag Gov
er, fitted with gathering string. Near
the bow of the craft rises a short mast.
about AZ feet tall and on this, man
aged by the simplest of rigging, runs a
tiny lateen sail containing only four
feet of canvas.
Captain Grape will sail his craft un-
der the flag of the American Volun-
teers, of which he is an ardent soldier
of the cross. He means to make the trip
by hugging the bays, rivers and inlets
of the Atlantic coast
Captain Grape will probably wheel
the boat to Providence On reaching
that point, if the weather is sufficiently
warm and calm to warrant it, the Vol
unteer will be launched and sail around
to Connecticut ports. From New York
the vessel will go to Philadelphia. Bal
timore and Norfolk. Eventually she
will reach Key West, and there will
start on her longest sea trip, direct for
the Cuban coast. Later she will pro-
coed up the Mississippi valley.
Captain Grape has led an adventur-
GUS life. In 1877 he sailed 10 foot
whaleboat from New Bedford to Pen
zance, England, making the trip across
the Atlantic in 40 days. His wife ac-
companied him on that trip, but this
time he is all alone.
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BElALAM1 BTORER.
OF notifications of the peace treaty. The
appointment of Bellamy Storer was de-
termined upon as United States r:inister
to Spain.
The principal ceremony of the day
occurred in the reception room at the
White House. In anticipation of the
historic character Of the event. many
members of the cabinet and officials
prominent in the administration gath
cred at the White House.
Shortly before O'Clock, French Ann
bassador Cambon arrived, in company
with Mr.. Thiebaut, the first secretary OF
the embassy. the latter bearing the
Spanish copy of the peace treaty. Mr..
Mckinley cordially greeted the ambas-
sador, and, after a brief exchange of
well wishes, the formal ceremony be-
gan. The president STOOD back of the
large desk presented to the government
by Queen Victoria, while Secretary Hav
and Ambassador Cambon occupied
places at the desk. Around this
central group were ranged the cab.
met officers and others already mem
toned, and officials of the household
The powers of Messrs Cambon and Hay
were examined, a protocol concerning
the days ceremony signed, and other
formalities concluded.
The signing of the protocol of ex-
change occurred at 1928 D. M. Ambas-
sador Cambon signing for Spain and
Secretary Hay for the United States.
The protocol was in French, and briefly
recited the circumstances leading up to
the exchange. This cleared the way for
the exchange itself, constituting the
final act.
The president took from the desk the
American copy of the treaty, handsome
~ engrossed, bound in dark blue Mo-
rocco, and encased in a black Morocco
portfolio, and handed 1t to Mr.. Cambon.
At the same time Mr.. Cambon handed
to the president the Spanish COPY of the
treaty, also engrossed, bound in Mo-
rocco, and encased in a maroon colored
Morocco box. There were deferential
bows as each received from the other
this final pledge Of peace. This ex-
change Of Publications occurred at 1885
p. m. The president was the first to
speak.
Mr.. Ambassador" said he, II will
issue my proclamation. at once"
Mr.. Cambon thanked the president for
the promptness with which the proc
lamation followed. This ended the for
NAL ceremony, and. after brief felicitaL-
lions, the ambassador and other Off
Gals withdrew.
Secretary Hay took with him the
Spanish copy of the treaty received, and
deposited it in the archives of the state
department. Mr.. Cambon cabled the
Spanish government of the final restora-
tion of peace, and made known that the
American copy of the treaty would be
forwarded through the French foreign
office. The effect of the action taken
yesterday is to completely renew the
peaceful relations, trade, official, dipIo-
matte consular and in all other ways,
between this country and Spain.
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RALEIGH All BEKMUDA.
One of Deweys Cruisers at Hamilton,
and Given Most Cordial Welcome.


One of Dewey's Cruisers at Hamilton
and Given Most Cordial Welcome.
Hamilton, Bermuda, April 1c-The
United States cruiser Raleigh, Captain
Coshlan, arrived at Murray's anchorage
Yesterday at 1890 a. m. She reports hav-
ing experienced fair weather from the
Azores, excepting on April and 8, when
hard blow delayed the vessels prog
ress.
The officers and men Of the cruiser are
In good health and spirits, are very en-
thusiastic over the successful campaign
In the Philippine islands and are very
glad to learn that the trouble is appar-
emily nearly over. The Americans are
very much pleased at the reception ac-
corded the Raleigh at the British ports
touched at on the way here. she still has
her war paint on, and shows her battle
scars plainly.
inc usual salutes were exchanged with
the forts and the admiral, and the shores
were lined with soldiers and civilians
anxious to see the gallant ship. The
British warships at the doekyards were
also crowded with men as the Raleigh
steamed in.
preparations are being made by the
military and naval authorities here TO
give the Americans a cordial reception
visits Will be made to the Governor and
ADMIRAL today. The Americans have been
INFORMED of the preparations being made
10 receive them at New York, and every
pody' ashore and afloat, is full Of enthu-
siasm.
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OKLAHOMA SCHOOLS.
RAPID DEVELOPMENT FROM SOD
HUTs TO FINE STONE BUILDINGS.

How the Booming Territory Has
Made Giant Strides In Educational
PrOgress-Has Advantages Equal to
Those of older Commemorative.
Nowhere in this country has the de-
velopment of the district school, that
vital index to the march of civilization,
been so rapid as in the territory of
Oklahoma. Usually the process is a
slow one. The log cabin school has been
in the habit of coming on the scene
long after the settlement was well I'M
der way. 1t remained for years before
it was replaced by the frame building.
and this sufficed for generations.
But in Oklahoma the evolution was
comparatively as swift as the rush Of
tie boomers across the prairie after the
starting gun had been fired. The school
master raced in the van. The first pub
lie building to be erected in Oklahoma
was schoolliouse. True, it was merely
a sod hut, such as is frequently built
on the prairies. but it served the pur-
pose for the time.
II the rush across the boundary line
behind the schoolteacher came his
scholars In pioneer days the scholars
were not so prompt in arriving. But in
Oklahoma civilization grew as plant
under the wand of magician.
The second schoolhouse in the terri
tory was a more pretentious affairs 1t
was log cabin. Today Oklahoma has
many fine buildings devoted to educa-
tional purposes, although only a few
years have elapsed since its counties
were desolate stretches of prairie. In a
recent report to the secretary of the in
terror the governor of Oklahoma says:
"When we think Of the nearly 100, =
600 boys and girls of school age in the
territory and of the more than 1000
teachers, then it is that we begin to
have some conception of the necessity
of proper organization and system in
the management of school system
which guarantees an education to every
child, and this Oklahoma has to an un-
usual degree.
"There are in the territory 1879
school districts, with schoolhouses val
ued at $454, STA. 6S under the territorial
insurance law. This does not include
value of school property in cities. "
These school districts embrace every
acre of settled land in, the territory. and
in each is held from four to seven
months school per annum, while in
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VENICE OF HIS OWN.
THIS = WHAT +. 0. HAvsMzYER IS
0ollOlNe ON LONG BLAND.

Ho" '"s sugar King Is Trnnsform-
inR ride Water swamp Into a
bea"u'"i Marine Park and an Ideal
su"'ner Home Colony.
one Of the most elaborate private
residence schemes now under way any
where IN this country is that which
Henry y Havemeyer. the sugar king.
has N operation. With the help of cum
ming 'anascape architects and an army
OF wotkmen he is transforming sec
tion Oh tide water marsh on the south
side o. Long Island into marine park,
when mas already been given the name
OF hayemeyer's Venice. When il is
completed, he will have not only a
bean tially located country house. but
he WIN have for neighbors number of
other wealthy men who it is presumed
will be congenial
FOR number of years Mr.. Have
meyer was one of that colony of wealthy
New Workers. who had summer homes
at stamford, Conn. Two years ago.
however. on one of his visits to the
south side of Long Island he became in
terested in property in that section. and
through the mildness of the climate
wasOorn the novel idea of his oew
VENICE At that time Bayberry
POINT the place he had selected for the
site Of his new summer home and ac-
conpanying colony, was a sandy strip
Of beach on the Great South bay, near
West lslip.
It was at that time about as barren
AID nninviting place as one could
tid, and good part of it was sub
merged at high tide. When the work
tat is contemplated is completed. how
eIer, it will Oe without doubt the hand
Snest colony along the Atlantic sea-
board
The point" is more properly cor
ner and covers an area about a mile
long and half that distance in width.
The main feature of the new Venice is
two canals one on the eastern border
Of the tract and one running directly
through the center of it, To dig one of
these has cost $3.50, 900. and like sum
has almost been expended in excavating
the other.
The central canal. is 1000 feet in
length and has a uniform width of 100
feet The material dredged out has been
deposited on the lowlands, which, to-
gether with a substantial sea wall. will
prevent any damage from the tides.
With the completion of the second
canal will begin the work of improving
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ABlT OF HAvEMEYER's LONG ISLAND VENICE.
The landscape. A broad boulevard will
lead TO the grounds, from the north. At
the entrance the road will divide. and
latter leading off on either side will run
directly to the bay. The space inclosed
by the rcadways at the beginning will
be converted into a handsome little
park, adorned in every way that the
landscape gardener can devise. Between
these roadways on either side Of the
canal will be the villas Of the colony.
Twelve of these sites are now laid
out each plot containing ~ acres,
with frontage of 900 feet on the ca
nal The villas will be placed $50 feet
back from the waterway in the center
Of each plot, thus adding to the general
effect Of space and roominess.
In the construction Of the villas this
same idea will be carried out. The gen
eral architectural idea of Mr.. Havemey-
er's own house is that Of an italian
villa, the simplicity of which may be
judged when it is stated that 1t is to
cost only $1l 900. The villas will be all
of this same design and will be covered
with staff. the same as the buildings at
the Worlds fair.
In front of each house and extending
to the waters edge will be court
surrounded by low wall or hedge. and
having between its pathways flower
beds, fountains and other adornments
This work was begun by Mr.. Havemey-
er in 1897. The amount Of progress
made in the last season warrants the be-
lief that the entire place viii be ready
Tor occupancy by the coming summer.
Although Mr.. Havemeyer will prob
ably derive as much enjoyment from his
$1,000 house in his new Venice as be
does from either his Stamford or New
York home it will never rival them in
the slightest degree from the point OF
magnifcence. His town house at East
Slxty-sixth street Is one Of the show
places in that section Of Fifth avenue.
1t is luxuriously furnished and has been
the scene of many delightful social
functions, for in private life Mr.. Have.
meyer is extremely amiable and inclined
to most liberal hospitality. The place
he has hitherto taken the most pride In.
however, is his Stamford residence.
In his Long Island Venice, however.
ne will have something unique. The
houses Of other multimilhonaires may
he finer and their estates bigger. but
none Of them has private pathway
leading direct from the broad ocean
right up to his own front door nor can
they so visiting their neighbors in gon-
dolas. ANDREW DOWNS.
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~ Estate of WEALTHY /, ELLSWORTH.
The undersigned, having been appointed By
the Hon. Probate Court for the District of BEN
ningtOn, COMMISSIONERS, to receive, examine
and adjust all claims and demands of all persons
Of bennington, in said District, deceased, and an
claims exhibited in Offset thereto, hereby give
notice that we viii meet for the purposes afore-
said; at the ONCE of Probate Court In Bennington
on the 10th day of April and 10th day of Sept.
next from 2 O'Clock until o'clock
=. NJ. each of said days,
and that six months from the 18th day
of March, A. ID. 1899 Is the time limited by
said Court for said creditors to present their
claims to us for examination and allowance.
Dated at Bennington, this 2sth day of March
A. d. 1899.
JOS. B. BINGHAM,
I'D. W. HYDE,
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JOS. b. BINGHAM, lco,,..
ID. w. HYDE. Cpuir
Estate oil LUCY D. Mic.

Notice OF Settlement and Application for Distri.
button. r. ~
OTATE OF VERMONT, At session
- District of Bennington, SIS. of the Probate
Court, holden at the Probate ONCE. i'll Benning-
top; in said District, on the 10th day of March,
Present, John V, Carney. Judge.
j. W. Willard executor of the estate
of Lucy J.. Niles, late of Stamford,
in said district, deceased. presents
his administration account for examination
and allowance, and makes applca-
ton for decree of distribution and partition OF
the estate of said deceased.
Whereupon, 1t is ordered by said Court that
said account and said application be referred to
session thereof. to be held at the Probate Office
aforesaid. on the 18th day of April A. d. 49, for
hearing and decision thereon: And it is further
ordered. that notice thereof be given to all par
ties interested by publication of the same three
weeks successfully in the Bennington Banner,
newspaper published at bennington previous to
said time appointed for hearing, that they may
appear at said time and place and show cause,
If any they may have, Why said account should
not be allowed, and such decree made.
A record whereof is ordered to be made.
A true record. Attest
JOHN V. CARNEY, Judge.
A true copy OF the original record.
Attest JOHN V. CARNEY. Judge.
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RAILROAD TIME TABLES.
FItchburg Railroad.
Hoosac Tunnel Route.

On and after February 18th, 1859, trains leave
Bennington via B. & r. Ry, and White Creek as
follows:
100 A. NJ, daily for Troy, Albany and New
York.
7.45A A. NJ. for Troy. Albany and New York; also
for HOOsick Falls, WilliamstOwn, North
Adams Boston and intermediate stations.
12.4( p NJ. for Troy, Albany and New York. con-
meets at Eagle Bridge with fast express
train for Willamstown, North Adams,
Fitchburg and Boston.
1927 p NJ "Green Mountain Flyer" for Troy.
Albany and New York.
$50 p 81. for Troy. Albany and New York, also
for HOOsiclS, Falls WilliamstOwn, North
Adams. and Greenfield. \
Trains arrive at Bennington as follows:
1850 A. NJ, $50 A. NJ, $40 P. NJ 400, 6.35 P. M
JR. WATSON. G. P, A.,
Boston. Mass.
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The Charleston Replied.

Manila, April 6-The United States
cruiser Charleston. which has been
cruising along the west coast of Luzon
to the north. sent boat in shore near
Dagupan last Saturday to make sound
ings. The rebels opened fire. wounding
United States officer. The cruiser
thereupon bombarded the town, the in
surgents evacuating 1t.
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Estate OF wesley y. NIyers.
WIN Presented.

VIII Presented.
OTATE: OF. VERMONT. In Probate,
y District of BenningtOnlss. Court, held at
the Probate office in Bennington, within and for
SAID District, ON the 9th day OF April, A..
D. 1899,
Present, John " Carney, Judge.
An Instrument, purporting to be the last Win
and Testament of Wesley l.. Myers. late of
ented by Charles II. Barber. the Executor,
therein named. for Probate, it is or
dered by said Court. that all persons co
eerned therein, be notified toappear at a 81
nee. in Bennington. in said District on tfuz IN
day of April A. d. 1899. at 10 o'clock in the fore
noon. and show cause. II any they have against
the probate OF said VIII; for which purpose tits.
further ordered that this order be published
three weeks successfully in the Bennington Ban
ner, newspaper printed at Bennington in this
State. previous to said time Of hearing.
By the Court. Attest
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FROM SOUTHERN WOMEN.

slemOrinI Monument to Winnie Dn-
Wis. Daughter of the Confectionery.
The Daughters of the Confederacy
are to erect over the grave of Winnie
Davis, the original Daughter of the
Confederacy," beautiful memorial
tribute in the shape of symbolical
marble monument. It will be the first
tribute of the kind ever paid by the
women of the south to one of their sex.
The movement was started by the
Richmond chapter the very day after
Miss Davis was laid beside her father
in HOLLYWOOD cemetery. No general So
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OLD wHALER's VENTURE.
VIII Sail For Cuba In slSiR Only
Nine Feet Long.

Captain Thomas Crapo New Bed
ford whaler, is going to Cuba in a nine
foot rowboat. His tiny craft weighs
only go pounds and is fitted with a set
of wheels so that. when the weather is
too rough at sea the captain can land
and haul his boat along on land, thus
losing no time and running no great
risks.
In general model the Volunteer is a
veritable skiff. Over the entire top.
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FRIENDS ONCE MORE
Formal Exchange of Ratiica-
tons of Treaty,
Condition of War Between United
States and Spain Terminated.
BelIamy StOrer Appointed by the President as
Minister to Spain.


Washington. April 12.-Peace again
has unfurled her White wings over
America and Spain. after exactly a
single year of technical hostilities.
President Mckinley yesterday issued
the following proclamation:
Whereas, a treaty of peace between
the United States of America and her
majesty, the Queen Regent of Spain, in
the name of her august son, Don Alfonso
XIII, was concluded and signed by their
respective plenipotentiaries at Paris on
the tenth day of December, 1898. the
original of which convention, being in
the English and Spanish languages. is
word for word as follows:" (Here full
text of treaty is included.
And, whereas, the said convention
has been duly ratified on both parts, and
the ratifcat.ons of the two governments
We're exchanged in the city of Washing
ton, on the eleventh day of April, 1899;
"Now, therefore, be it known, that 1,
William Mckinley, President of the
United States of America, have caused
the said convention to be made public,
to the end that the same and every ar
ticle and clause thereof may be observed
and fulfilled with good faith by the
United States and the citizens thereof
In witness whereof, l have hereunto
set my hand and caused the seal of the
United States to be affixed.
Done at the city OF Washington, this
eleventh day of April, in the year of our
Lord one thousand eight hundred and
ninety-nine, and of the independence of
the United States the one hundred and
twenty third
The condition of war terminated when
the last formalities in the restoration of
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viii Be n,Arnns

Washington, April 1S.-The appoint
ment Of Count D'Arcos as Spanish min
lister to the United States is accepted as
settled in those diplomatic quarters hav
ing fullest information, and 1t is under
stood that positive statements to this
effect have already come through official
channels.