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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-01-14
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Attention Soldier. m
Friends Of Oldfers.

We call the attention Of al HAVING relations :,
friends IN the army 20 the fact that "HOOR
LANDS German bittsfs" viii care nine. tenths
o. ne dfs:ases induced by exposure and privA,-
l!shed alnest daily in the newspapers, ON the a..
rival Of the sick, IL will be noticed that : vary
large proportion are suffering from deb,l;t.
Hvery case OF tbst kind osn b readily cured s.
HOOD snd's Ger man Bitters. Dissssss resi-. TIM
disorders Of the digsstive organs ere speedily -.
moved. We have no hesitation IN statins tb.t.
II these Bisters wsrs freely used among our SOL
dien, hundreds Of lives might DO ssved that 9th.
erwiss willbs lost.
We cali particular attention to ~ fellov;ne
remarkable and vol authenticated cure Of one q
the nations heroes, whose life, to use his On,
language, 'hss been saved BY the Bitters.::
PHILA Dal1nIA. August 78d. 1868.
Asssrs. Iosss 4 Eeoss :-Wsli, gentleman Won,
Hoofand's German Bittsrs Mas savcd NV life
There is no mistake IN this 1t 10 vouche Cd for bv
numbsrs Of my CON 1sdes, some Of whose names
are sppsnd.d. and Who we're fully eosaisant Of eli
been for the last tosr years, member Of Hhsr-
mso's celebrated battery, aud under the immedi.
sts command ef Capt. f. b. Ayres. fhreegh the
exposure Attendant upon my ardsous dates.
vas attached In Nevenbsr last with inAsnuetion
HOSPITAL. This was followed 81 srsas asbilisv.
heightened BY ~ attack Of dyssntsry.sf was thcn
removed from the White Hosse, and ut = mn
iety on boasd II steamer State Of Maius,S fron
which 1laadsd On the 18th Of Jane. Sine thst
tine hev: -. aeost = 10. . any one seuld
wssk or more wes sosrssly sbls 20 swallow any,
thing. aad II I'D fofos . nsesel down. e - i
asdiossly thrsvn up again.
eould rot even lssp glass u water On ~
stemaeh. Nie eoald notlast updev theee ciren1.
:tsasss aad ee:oedinely the paysisiaas Who he'd
bssa wsshine faithfully. though unseesepsrillv =
enannn - frnm The ~fnom ~ a. A~>~A A-~Iy-
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-01-14
DAvsrPoRf. Dec. is. 1894

DAvsrPoRf, Dec. Is, 1884,
have bsen called upon bv Professor Bernhart.
manufacturer Of improved Specta cles, and from
personal trial am satisfied that what be prc-
fessss to do can be relied on, have No he.ita-
ton whatever in recommending him to the pub
idated can hardly fail to be glstiied with lis
corteous manner ~ we'll as with the use OF his
improved glasses.
THOS. l. SAEDERQ n n
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-01-14

LgAvgnwonTs, Ian. Is.
Iae ksoeas Legislature oeenoiasd re-.
serae1 - ~ else0tsa - aoeisknos eaodi.
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glBsNDlCKS AIR g0OD,
RobaClKSale Better.
DR.. RoDAck'e
0TOllACH DITTERS

TAas 0l11sGs - ~ eGEfsd = ~ |
pa1oe = . oo1De1no 1T ~ enc q
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- = AsaeGf, rs1abls, rsoslln aesat
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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-01-14
DIR. @. w. ROBACK.

DIR. @. w. ROBACK,
Cincinnati, Ohio, Proprietor Of
Stomach Bitters, Blood Purifier, Blood
Pills, Catawba & Swedish Brandies,
9. 4. COOK, Chicago, Gent A..
esld q Wholesale in Chicago By FULLER, FINCH
FULLER, and al Druggists.
- Country Merchants and Dealers supplied b.
4. .. CR0HKHY, and O. II. BECKWlTH, Chcaso.
S-aa y
Sold in Davenport by F. Jacoby, Jr., E. 8. Bal
lord. Stevenson 4 Carnahan, /. J. Wei {
Schlegel, Ditzcn 4 Koch and NJ. kovac..
Sold at Wholesale nv Reiderbecke i Miller apt
+. Rsddswig. my3s-dGwiy
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-01-14
M. II n n NJ TX - h ID II.
P,s'essor Of Optics d Spectacle Jkansfaessssr.
IMPORTANT IMPROVEMENT IN
= II n q n - q Il ID - /.

Patent double and single visione. i'll
-trengthen and preserve vision TO the end Of life.
Tho superiority Of those Spectsclss over any
other ID - follows.
The cor vexity Tor conss) on each side Of the
Classes being perfectly centered and Of equal
density, they are rendered nearly FREQ II psisma-
ito light, enabling the weaser to see small print
Of very 6ns sewing any length Of time at one
sitting, without any inconvenienes, acting a.
preseIver to the weakened Eye. and not requiring
to be changed for Glasses Of stronger magnify ing
powers thus one pair Of STectasles. in most
cases, suiting and preserving good eye sight TO an
extreme Old age.
Prof. Bernhsrdt has on hard . choice assort.
ment of
GOLD. SILVER STEEL AND PLATED
sPECrACLES. EYE GLASSES, DC,
With glasses ground on the most scientific prin-
cples Of aphcrical accuracy, Asd pure material,
which be will adjust to the defective vision, in Z
manner TO insure giving tho greatest assistance
that art can accomplish in restoring AMI preserv-
ing the sight TO the latest period of life.
PERISCOPfC, CONCAve, CONNEy. PRE-.
SERVERS = OTAER GIASSCS
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-01-14

DAvRxP0Rf, Nov. e, 1855.
have received . call from Prot. n. Bssnhesdt
Opilisisa, who 10 very highly reeomnsDdsd ~
our leading medical gsntlsnsn, aad % sas Who
uuderetands the business he has followed for
years,
sen euswes for the glasses he has Ated nv
eyes with bsing the best I have ever ussd.
JOHN f. HENRY. Mayor.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-01-14

THE MARKETS,
Davenport Aaskct....Daily Report
O11Ios Or fas Dun. 4 Navs.,
Thussdsy, Jaauasy,,l.
W1sAf.Oono9.
DAnasY-Aetivs ~ l.lo01.ao.
OoaR-so0ssc.
OAEs -S0901.
RyD-o6.
noee-Drssssd, Sl.Se@s7S.
Now H0rk 0aekot.
Nsv YoxE. Jsn. IA.
FloUn-Masket more active. e. 90 n.
Ire etaes e7.3SQk7. IS X. II. o.
n1Af-naaskes > cents better. a .leN
40 Ohicage spring 3LSO01.6A Niiverkss
Vlsb l.seMol.N Winter Red.
OoAn-l.370l. 20 in store.
OASs-Eirmsr. Nk@9S
!onx VERY arm. $SO7s03O.so nsss.
LAID Unohanged.
WuSoEH-oo@ol.
Davenport l1aoer Aasket.
DAvMPoas, Jan. .. 1855.
reseesn6 per enc thousend feet. -. .SSl
Fleeing do e
Jsist And timber az Sc
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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-01-14

Tssttmenials from 81 Paul Gov 0vift. r.
Gov nAossy, Chs 1aten, q 8 NsssAsi: " I,
Wileens 6eassl Wiley. nm, J b Stewart. ! ;.
n rAstssssn, dentist.
Winsoa Tsstinsnl als-JoAa Fed. m. A ?
Hedges, nayses Ffaaklin Stapie, B, Il Csae,
OSyses Hsuu- Fssa y lss =. - Z = {
sseleek VI.
~ 49,, \.
n Pfsf 1esaAesil suiae = saroesneiAa
sl6oUh0s win - ALE q ss01S1a - ~ ~ |.
ysul6s 80 lAssos = enss1as.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-01-14
THOs. J. SANDERS, NJ. D.

DAVENPORT, Dec. Is, 1858.
I have been called upon by Professor NJ. Bern.
hard, Opiticion, and Spectacle Manufacturer. Who
has been highly recommended By leading medi
cal gentlemen wherever he has been. From per.
sonal examination Of his improved aims TO those
who are the least Afflicted with delicate eyes or
impaired visions, have no hesitation In recon-
mending him 70 you ~ gentleman that under
stands his profession.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-01-14

UAvguf0nf, Dee. - 1853.
have used pair Of Prof Bssnhasdt's Spse-
tacles, selected By himself for ne after Q easeful
examination Of the Eye and have no hssitation
in saying that they cone up fully 70 ny idea Of
Whist epsetaslss oaght . DO, and reeennend
ny ffiends and the public % apply 70 hin aad eot
lifted By him, no matter what glasses they nav
b nsing. EBENEZER COOK.
Seoy n n X Il C.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-01-14

ROCK IsLAxD, Dse. II, 1858.
Prof n Bernhardt, Of New York, having called
rPOn. ne and exhibited specimens Of his Spseta-
being able TO furnish to Ill those Who nay stand
n need Of such aids to sight, Just what shev
want. TnumnArn - n
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-01-14

NOOK IsLAMD, Dec. 10, 1919.
Prof Bsrnhardt principal and scientific Opti.
eiea, esQa 70 - highly rssosnsndsd b rsvSSe-
sioasl Dsa IN the Fest, cad upon sxanisaiion a
his Spsetacles and his method Of sdsptine theo
- the i0nedte4e visien. ~ eheWfllfv IN -
testimony In his favor.
Al HARals, dentist.
VT NA01Ii. aont3sA
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-01-14

1 have sxaminsd the testimonials Of Prof.
Bernhsrdt, and an satisfied that be is . :sAillfsi
Opiticion and although havs not yet asriyed
at the distinction Of using spsetaeles myself lido
not hesitate 70 recommend hin 70 those who are
in need Of these aid to their vision.
aENRYw. LEE.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-08-31
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CONVENTION.
Morning ssssisn'

~ CHicA 90, AuEust 50, 1854
fhs National Democratic Convention rsasssnbled a.
~ s'cloct this morning.
me attendance both inside and outside the wgwam was
even greater than yesterday.
The proceedings OF tho Convention we're opened by
pshop wamHouss, who Hra read from the Psalms OF
Nsvid following with an impressive prayer the delegates
ana audience standing. ts
tn. Committee Credentials reported against the ad.
n~slc, Of delegates from the Territories Louisiana or
District Of Columbia also, to admit both delegations
srom Kentucky, each delegate 70 cast bar vote.
yhe report ~,ss adopted
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Az oruAL TRIAL TAR OF a PicxEr BcAr.-Asss.ant
Secretary or the Navy Gustavus yassar Fox accompanied
by Admiral Gregory Capt Bogss, Chief Engineer Wood,
and q. w. r., made an excursion Sunday around tho
hsrbor Of the steam picket boats. There are
quite number Of these craft In Of construction.
This made seven knots per hour They viii carry
ono howrer, crew Of nine men and two oilcers and
can carry coal and provisions for scvcn days the
different squadrops have long needed them, and When
they ge, them their services will be invaluable
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Police Intelligence.

sAtocS Kxxrn ARsssrEp roR FEIorors AseArIr :
on Monday night James Brennan OF % Forsyth street
and Peter Brennan OF l53 Elizabeth street. were feoni
ously assaulted and badly beaten ~ saloon known ~
the Smithsonian situated at 122 Greene street. Geofge
cese the proprietor OF the place and the W.
promptly arrested by ofcer Roberts Of the Eenn prv
cinct and taken before Justice Ledwith VINO ned Dun "
ave hundred dollars bail 10 answer. 1rssF
cHAsoEp VIM PAssno cocSrrRnr Aouf'-- ~
Thompson, . blacksmith, aged twsnsyo'se ..,....
siding a No - Hammond street, vas srraw w rtss po
day before Justice Lsdwith Of me ,nree well
lice Court he charge o. nasnE W. q the sois Head
Executed one of ,Ss spurious bills was passed
on Mr. jane. Sorr ..sors,ssf on SCy in G Hudson
No o4I so., an John Murray. Detective Bon
% n Police arrested rnompson and sns
maosirsse committed him ios '''Ai |" us.u' o1'
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perssral Intsllieence.

cApany L.s's S,m, q r1S. Woosy q & Ciasinnss q
es', u.,rfsou OF Tennessee; Noah l. Wilson, Of Chll-
fa,bs payid Gibson and ". Roelefson o. Cfneinnst
+. r. Boyesi Of BRISTOL Colonel Loun ksnsinsk nou.
its,,ss Iodd Of 81 Louis Dr. e. I. Abbot, OF Boston;
n Jooes United States Navy Hoo. W. 4. Helfepstene
Of pennsylvania John W. Garrett Of Boltimore
Younsoye Of Kentucky are stopping a. the fn hvso1s
Hotel.
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fosby Hanging Union Soldiers.
fIror, The pfrhnonf Examiner August 20

GENERAL yiaxey attacked q camp Of Kansas troope
w;lhin six miles OF Fort smith lie reports the capture
OF one hundred and fifty prisoners sixth Kansas cavalry,
three hundred sms and four hundred six shooters
lie has pushed Generals Gano and stsndwats TOWARDS
Hancock.
General joe shelby s play ag sad havoc with the
Yankees the Missouri border. He reports over three
tronsand recruits since his nd vance.
Texas free from the tread OF the enemy Louisiana
neary so Arkansas is In fair way to be recovered;
and Price IL is known "bifing his time for telling
blow for the dsenthrament OF his own STATE
AT last accounts General steele a Little ROCK, out
so exhausted srengt has TO have no power TO barn.
We have confirmation OF the report that Mosby hung
thirty Yankees whom he caught burning private rest
cences In Clark county.
General Wade Ham pton has been appointed Commander
in OF the cavalry Of the Army OF Northern virginia
That appon ment will give satisfaction 10 the army and
people General Hampton has many feld3 proved
himself bold able and successful cheftan. His ssfumphs
sheridan, tho greatest Of all the Yankee cavalry
CITY both OF which achievements elected the public
menda,on OF General Lee, hxed his reputation on hrm
basis Ia lesser engagements our cavalry under his
command have been every where succesfful.
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outset Of the rebellion en their hopes even for their
States Who under the most Try
ng severed family relationship and ancient associations
70 u. uphold sns Nag Of our country Many Of .ness
bear impressed upon their countenances and
manifest in their the high and generous pur
Cod that should be true they stung with the sepse
Of injustice and ingr..itude q low and unworthy
and tramped on their rights by vindictve legislation
and through the agency Of miserable and dshonorsd
nss here viii be marked by harmony. / do earnestly
believe that We shall be animated by the greatness OF
country hangs upon action Let this sdera
tion inspire US with a spirit N harmony. God OF our
sderaons, Gi US with us. idea OF tho great responsi
bites which rest upon and give again TO land
iis ualop, its peace. and its liberty.
Loud and eniEssissl cheers greeted Cow Seymour n
be concluded his speech.
Ar. GUTME Chairman Of the Committee on Resolutions
stated that the several resolutions offered 10 said Com
mtee yesterday had been referred to committee
and there was reasp to believe that they would be ready
to report this afternoon and furthermore that there WAS
fair prospect Of arriving at harmonious conclusion
Mr.. TnDEs, Of New York, said that the Chairman Of
the sub COMMITTEES, Gov. Ics. ~ VII. :.,. . :.s.
Wy ready TO report four P. NJ that Mr. valandig
ham was Of opinion that they would not be ready at
that hour, and that Mr.. Guthrie hoped TO be ready
motion was made to take recess until -four r. NJ
Dir. CAss moved TO adjourn until tomorrow morning
Mr.. RRowN, OF Delaware said there 10 difference
OF opinion among the members OF the committees noh-
Ing but disposition, Perhaps on the part OF ew to
procrastnote, an there good reason why they
should not be ready TO report this Afternoon
Mr. McKEoN said he would be in favor OF nsructing the
committee to report this afternoon There need
OF further delay The sentiments Of the members
alike and II there was any question OF difference al all 1t
one Of pbras6oloey rather than Of principles.
Mr. yALLANDIGBAM thought It best TO give the commit
tee further time being satisfied that by morn
ing they will be able TO bring IN report upon which all
democrats and conservatives IN the country can cordially
unite.
Several other members OF the Convention said thai
whatever difference OF opinion may exist among
the members they the phraseoogy OF the
lutions rather than to the sentiment and the Conven
tion would Immediately take recess, the committee
would be able TO conclude their abors by tour +. NJ
The resolution for recess put ard carried, the
Convention 1rst refusing to adjourn er the day.
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The Exchange OF Prisoners.


Eight hundred sick and wounded federal prisoners have
been delivered 10 the Uni0 States authorities, and In
day or the number OF sick and wounded Con-
federates will be returned. The prisoners taken
Weox's landing, James river, and then carrjod
In anbuances the neck varina where the fede-
raj boat receives them. Between the two points whero
boats land receive their passengers, the OBJ
slructious placed in Trents Reach b. the enemy.
In this connection may mention that Colonel Ouh
has yet TO the last proposition
made to the government at Washington II 10 under.
that Mr.. Lncoln .avors exchange, but ia overrued
and controlled by Mr. stanton. Butter, who but short
time favored the exchange has become dec dedly
opposed H. Whether this change has been produced by
the he received the south sde or from chagrin
at not being nominated by the Baltimore Convention, In
not known There st ground Tor nope that general
exchange will be agreed to-
IHE RFBEL GOVERNMENT OFFER.
From the Petersburg Register, August III
RrHsosD, August 26. 1854.
The Confederate authorities have offered TO exchange
officer Cor officer and for with the federal au
horss Heretofore the point Of contention has been In
delivery OF the excess OF prisoners, our government
Insisting upon the the cartel which required
the delivery of all prisoners both Sides the excess 70
be on psroe. The goverpment proposes thst tho
excess F any remain IN the hands Of the enemy until
other captures made This oler, though uadc early
in the month, has been accepted The correspon-
depes on the subject will shortly appear.
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r o S r e r
Rebel Accounts or tho siege OF Charles


From the Charleston Mercury. August %.
The record OF the firing the hsrbor since our last
runs follows-Durny Friday night Battery Gregg
fred ssventy.six aud the Swamp battery twenty three
shots at Fort sumter. On Saturday the drpg on sum
ter from the same batteries limited to thirty eight
Shots and on Sunday 10 atty .o3e shots.
GU saturday night Asjor jenkins, hndag that the
enemy using tbs timbcrs, &C, u tue houses at
Legarsvie for the purpose OF establishing hnls eli more
comfortably the nexhb0ring isand. orders Tor
The destruction Of tho place Among the engaged
in the execution of this order that gallant commands
the stono ScDnis.n sixteen OF whom on ths occasion
performed the melancholy duty o. applying the torch TO
their own houses
The Whole village soon sbli2e making great
light which could be plainly seen from lne city. In a
short Time the work Of destruction was accomplished,
and Eolhlng remained of Lc.arsvle but heaps OF
smouldeting ashes
McanW lille tie enemy kept up Furious hnt, ~ usual
harmless bombsrJnen Of the place and " tue peninsula
tIpon which Il stands.
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rns sword OF the sanitary Fair.

General Grant, having been requested TO state n what
pauucr would 30 mos, agreeable 10 him 70 receive the
sword aud horse equipments voted 10 him At tho sani
,ary Fair expressed the wish that they should be ssnt
70 MS headquarters st the Army OF The Potomac These
elegant Testimonials Of popular favor Therefore
transmitted to him few dsys aimee, aud the following
bis acgnowIedgomsDi:--
Hg,pquAsrHRs, ARsws o. rrg UNITED SrArrs,
Cuy PoNf, Va, August IS, 1854
wm T. BtcDGrrr Esq, Chairman COMMITTEES Metropolitan
+ F1ir,-
DEAR sR-Your favor of the Stb inst ,encosng express
copanys receipt FOR the army sword saddle add horse
s1upmsnt, generously donated TO the Metropolitan Fair
for The bened Of our sick aud wounded soldiers, s iGst
received The articles themselves also reached me this
evening Permit me, through you, TO thans all tbcso
loyal citizens TO whose PARTIALLY am Indebted for these
beautiful presents The sword shaft endesvcr 20 hznd
down 10 my children untarnished by any act Of niue 10
make them feel ashamed.
have tbe honor to be. very respectfully your obed
ent servant, U. = GRANT, Lieutenant teAsrai.f
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-08

kEoKuK CLASSICAL ScHooL.-The
third session of the current year of this
institution will commence on Monday,
February 9th, in the new building corner
of 7th and Blondeau streets.
w. W. JAMESON,
Feb. 9th, 1864 Principal.
NATIONAL BASK-We would direct at
tention to the advertisement OF the First
National Bank. found in our columns to.
day. This bank is the designated depos-
itory and financial agent of the U. s., and
is prepared to deal in all classes Of u. S.
bonds. 1t has also been authorized by
the Treasurer of the United States to re-
ceive subscriptions for the two year FIVE
per cent. Treasury Notes, which are made
legal tender for their face value.
Editor Gate City: | have been off,
cially informed that the restrictions on
trade in Missouri and Kentucky have
been removed, andi it will not be necessary
for persons trading here, who reside in
Missouri. to make application for permits
to take goods into that State.
John STAsNUs,
Surveyor Port Of Keokuk, Iowa.
Feb. 6, 1864.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-08

Editors Gate City: Thinking the arti-
Gle in your paper of Friday, on st granny"
might convey wrong impression to those
not familiar with the government OF the
public schools, you will permit me to say
one word through your columns, not in
reply to the article, for we do not for Que
moment question the right of Zone who
is Interested" to call public school teach
ers 'tyrants," or any other opprobrious
epithet which may please his fancy. Are
we not his servants? Sill We would pre-
fer more democratic name.
With regard to schools, the teachers
did complain that tardiness prevented
their pupils from making that progress in
their studies which the public had right
to expect, and the Board passed resolu-
tion which has in great measure removed
the evil Every pupil understands tha,
We require written excuse when he is
detained. II may be some trouble for {
parent 10 write an excuse, but it seems tc
US that any parent would prefer taking
that trouble rather than to feel that theil
children we're at liberty to go to school a,
any hour they pleased and leave when.
ever they thought play more pleasant thar
study. II nine o'clock is the time to com
mence, the teacher is expected to b,
punctual. Should not the child be taugh
punctuafty 7 Suppose eight or ten pu
pills are tardy, and each interrupts the re
citation one or two minutes. There is q
much time gone from that reei,ati m
That is not all 1t is neither Just no
right for the eight or ten who are tard
to take the time of twenty or thirty VII
are punctual.
II We hope our patrons sciu take an inter
est in the schools, enough at least to visi
them occasionally, and not feel that it is
place to send their children merely |
have than out Of the way. TxAoaEa.