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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-08
yIICTOR SEWING MAClIIN Els.

Among its many points Of excellence may be
mentioned that it is the only lock-sttch machine
that has its needle self-setting The needle cam
not be set wrong
1t has u shuttle carrier thst obviates all fric-
ton of shuttle, rendering tho machine no"rly
nosccss.
1t has sclf.adiusting bobbin-wndcr, rcquir-
ing no change to wind the bobbin.
Combines all the latest improvements, having
no wires or spiral springs connected with its
working parts.
1t has Il positive thread controller and tension,
requiring no change in sewing from tho finest to
the heaviest material.
The new patent shuttle is tho most convenient
and perfect working shuttle in use. The tension
does not change from q full to nm empty bobbn.
II is so easily operated that it requires littl g
instruction, and there is nothing in 1t to get out
of perfect working order. 1t will stitch, hem,
fell bind, cord. gather, quilt, hem-stitch en-.
broider, braid, SC, with as much beauty and
perfection as any mschine before the public.
j. FEKG USON'S
HAIR AND FANCY GOODS STORE,
&c King ST., near Fairfax st.
M 1O-tf
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LAIR DEPOT, ,
Sc King street.

We have now on hand and arc constantly
manufacturing the largcst stock OF
REAL AND IMITATION HAlK, :,
ever offered in Alexandria of the finest quality
Hair and work only. Our prices for making
Switches, Curls, Sc, are 25 per cent loss IMAM
tbrv can be done anywhere. For making Con,D
ing Switches Soc 75c and 81; largest sizo SliI?
Curls and other work in proportions italt
Switches fromSl upwards. Our So and HoowltchG;S >;
cannot be beat in any place for the price NJ. M
and examine before purchasing clsc"nere' N'
''ooO'' " FERGUSON'S HAIR DEPOT,
o,,os GG King street.
Yrp, ICEl
ICEl
E. ATWELL
Having completed his Improvement IN Market
sn.co h.s established m office and
ICE DEPOT
,bnre where ICE can be obtained from a. m.
to9p. m. Orders left at the Drug Store OF NIT.
Samuel Lunt, corner of King and Washington
streets will meet with prompt attention.
Wagons will deliver Ice daily TO all PrlVate
families ordering it. M mn ol-I III
WIN NDsof p L a 5 7 E 4 :
200 TONS SOFT BLUE PLAST r.
To arrive from Windsor, n. S.
For sale by
or1o HCOE s. JOHNSTON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-08

Physician of this celebrated institution has dis;
ETectlal Remedy in the world for all
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E.Y.N'Cr cams.

T.Y.N'fI r EUUUS.
NEW GOODS--LOW PRICES.
Mrs g. DRIEFUS
Has opencd, ut her NEW STORE, 100 King
street, a full and select line of
LADIES' and GENTS
FURNISHING GOODS.
Having frst-clsss connections with business
houses North, shc is nble TO sell ut greatly re-
duccd prices.
NH 2l-tf Mrs. b. DRlEF US.
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ALEXA. GAZETTE & VIRGINIA ADVERTISER,
rUELISnED DAILY RY
EDGAR SNOW DEN.
ALEyA GAZETTE & VIRGINIA ADVERTISER
IA - " - IL ~ ~ " ~ - - ~
~, n,,f. NINA Nn IN Op INnF Srr y u

Published regularly on TU ESDAYS, TIL RS
DAYS and SATURDAYS, at FIVE DOLLARS
PER ANNuM, payable in advance.
AnyrnTlSEM ENrS inserted vt the usual rates
viz: one square (eght lnes) one time, Sl.N,
yur each subsequent insertion twenty-five cts
additional will be charged.
.,nrcial contracts will be made with yearly nd
vcrtscrS.
Marriage and Death Notices, when not exceed
ing eight lines fifty cents
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-08

LINDEN KENT. 5. Z. NhH'.''
TENT s. NEALE,
IL ATTORNEYS,
AND COUNSELLORS AT LA W.
Practice in the Courts Of the city of AicXn1l-
dria, the adjoining counties, ard of the District
of Columbia. <,,,,r,,
Office, No. 6Sl Prince street, Alcxandria, Va.
oct 27-tf
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| do not ask or expect tho patronage OF Any If
cannot convince them that my prices AFRO
under the figures of any other
house in tho u. ).

Ms"Thc extraordinary development Of the
Hair trade under my wide spread system OF ad.
vcrLisns has been wonderful, and by every mai
and express from North, South, East and West
lurrc quantities of Hair arc received: and nearly
cvary e" 4 visitor to our city, comes ladencd down
with Real Hair to be made up in latest styles,
Switches, Curls, &c., every stran of which is
preserved and worked up with us much care rs
If il was of rurcst gold, and within full view of
the hundreds of customers who daily inspect the
working of my Hair Department.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-08

GROEERsES.
n FORGE McBURNEY s. son,
Dealers in
fIIn1tU Ia,MJIV ANN FANCY GR0GE-

r. FORGE McBURNEY & SON,
Dealers in
CHOICE FAMILY AND FANCY GROCE-
RIES, WINES AND LlQUOES,
ENGLISH and SCOTCH ALE and BROWN
STOUT
Also, EASTERN and POTION AC HEERl NC
and MACkEREL
NOS. IGG AND I7O KING STREET,
Washington Hal BunldinsD
Alexandria, Va.
Orders promptly filed. NH 81 IL
rMINES TEA C3MPA 4.
NORTH ROYAL STREET,
Have Just received Argc and carefully Sc
lrcted stock Of
TEAS, SEASON 1872.
NO old stock.)
.Japans pound, half do and quar-. do packages.
very line, ...................Sl w
five lb chests, superior qua'ity...... 81
~
0olnng, extra fine nnality. M
f"r'F'F fsir ::.:::..~::: :: :.::::::: Q Is Is
Imperial, extra fine " Observation-Disclosures. ~
" superior Observation-Disclosures. U ~
fair ..".................. u %,
Young Hyson, extra i!nc........""..........".. 30
English Brc"kmst ! | NI lG
supcrlnr....... w
Gunpowdrr, extra ino, GO
superior, or,............................. ! I'D
good d.............................. ......... u"
We are confident that the quality of our Teas
cannot be surpassed and nrc willing TO have
them compared with any in tho market.
We have everything III the FL n h GROCERY
LINE.
SHELF GOODS Of I'll kinds, fresh stock
FRENCH CANDY, guaranteed t" be pure
The best brands of Domestic and Imported
CIGA RS and TOBACCO.
We particularly request our customers I" re-
turn any article purchased from us That docs not
give satisfaction
Any club order purchased from the Tea Com
Ianirs in New York will be duplicated III pr'cr,
and surpassed in quality.
CHIN ESE TEA COMPANY,
No. II north Royal street,
" l2-tf AlcxAndra Virgin'a.
n E" STORE.
f. q. SWAlNE
Wouldinrorm his friends and the public gcncr
ally that he has leased the store on the corner of
Cameron and Royal streets, (J. G. Milhurn's old
stand) and will keep. in connection with the
Grocery, Liquor and Commission store, No. ~
Royal street, IL frst-class
FAMILY GROCERY,
where can be found at HI times fresh Roll But
tor, Poultry, Eggs, lIominy, Beans, Dried
Fruits, Potatoes, Canned Peaches, Pineapple,
Tomaocs and Corn, &c, sc. Call and exam
inc feb I
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DRr GOOUS.
g O o D S

DAsH """"os
N W 100 D $.
We call tho attention of our lady patrons to
the goods just received
A fine line of DRESS GOODS, consisting in
part Of
Alpacas; japanese Fabrics; Japanese Silks;
French Striped Silks; Black Silk; Black Silk
for lining purposes; Linen for Ladies Sultings'
new shades; Persian Stripes Victoria Lawn,
very new superior French Black Grenadines;
Medium do Lower do
Some of these goods are Offered for less than
cost to import.
Linen Drills.
Linen Shcetngs, 1914 and ia goods.
Linen for Boys.
An unusually pretty assortment Of Caicoes,
Lawns, Cambrcs and Pcrcalcs.
A full limo Of Cottons, / i, 5.4 Ga, S-4, l0-1
and ia
Lace Shaws, real Llama.
Lace Sacquos, real Llama
Silk Parasols shades.
Silk Umbrellas, do. ..
l respectfully submit our large stock to a very
close inspection. ,u
my3 d. NJ. SIZE w Rkl
INARrET ClIAlN, all colors, and COTTON
VIM. N. BERKLEY,
my 81 King street
A MOTHER SUPPLY OF THOSE VERY
IN CHEAP STOCKINGS.
We have found l50 boxes of tho samo sort.
As this is tho last lot we will have, our friends
who have been waiting for them will please call
carly [my II ROBT L. WOOD.
pOBERT L. WOODS
NEW WHITE GOODS.
ELEGANT NEW STYLES.
WHITE GOODS DEPARTME EN- Il now fully
supplied with everything desirable.
We take pleasure in calling especial attention
to tho new Striped White Organdos; Seeded,
Plain and Striped Swiss Muslins; White and
Soft finished Camhrcs; Pcrcals; Cambria Cot
tons; Brilliants Nainsook Muslin; Rich Cam
bric E,nbroidercs; Collars; Cuffs; Edgings;
Laccs Corsct<; Hoopskirts; Summer Bamorals;
We are receiving NEW GOODS from day to
day. ROBT. l.. WOOD,
ap23 81 King street
nEAr JAPANESE rorLlNS'
Another lot of those
CHEAP JAPANESE POPLINs,
just received this morning
ap Is D.F. WITMER co.
OPENED.
Ladies' White Cambria Skirts
White Piquas.
Ludics' Linen Cambric Handkorchols.
Hosiery.
Cheap Table Linens and Towels.
Crash
ap Is VIM. N. BEkhLE1.
r AIDES FALLS, SACQU Els and POINTS.
Pcnse call and sec our stock of
LACE GOODS
this day received from New York.
,ap Is IL. B HOOM ES.
SCAKFS, NECKTIES, Sc, Sc.
Just received a large assortment of the above
goods, which will be sold ut very low prices
Windsor Scurfs, Ill coors, full length and
great bargain. q. &. BERRY,
ap IL y King street.
r U S II r. f C EIV E u
y Another lot Of those
LADIES and GENTS HANDKERCHIEFS,
Also a fine line lyfsGjy Of GSyssEFFS. SsfEsF vE11r1ssuE
and BEkEGE, HOSIERY and 81 Gk9VES. vE
APT No. CT King street.
1873 SPRING 1878
beg to announce to the ladies Of Alexandria
thnt am now opening very large and attrac-
tive stock Of |
SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS.
and would call their special attention TO my
stock of BLACK GOODS, in Bombszincs, Hen
rictta Cloths, Cashmeres, Parisionness, Tamise,
Bigantncs Tnmantincs, Grenadines, Hernsnies,
Grape Grenadines Jcnipines, Collona and Bn-
den Cloths, Alpacas, Mohair and 3D. and ga
MuslIns. "
And in FANCY DRESS GOODSall thonov-
elites in style and color of fabric to be found in
the Northern cities.
NH II Ii. b. HOOM ES.
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DRIGS avn GHE.Ns(.ILS.
PROF. BINGHAM. M D..
The Great Medical Electrician,
[EG-sL.

HOMESTEAD ENEMPTION AND
Ill BANKRUPTCY DlSCH ARGh:
Tho undersigned will, hereafter, in addition to
other legal business, pay special attention I"
securing the homestead and procuring inc uls-
charge provided by the late net Of Congress-.
Being familiar with bankrupt proceedings
and with tho praclce of the United States Courts
indispensable requisites for properly securing
the full benefit Of the act-nnd having easy &c
cess to the Court and Registers office, he be,
lcvcs that he can otter facilities cquai |" ana
upon us favorable terms as any one Tor procur-
ing the desired results.
lie will meet parties at different points ny APP
monument, be at the court house in different
counties on court days, and will chccrl'tlly an
swer inquiries by mai: ,,,
w. WILLOuGIBl,
Attorney at Law and Solicitor in Bankruptcy
Office No. south Washington street kcSi-
dcnce 2l7 King ST., Aexa, Va NH ISL
A HOMESTEAD SECURED AT LAST'
Congress having just declared The VirglnIa
Homestead available MS an EAEMIIlON iN
BANKRUPTCY, even rs against old debts
and Judgment liens, the undersigned having Tue
advantage of long experience III bankruptcy BUS,
.incss. offers to secure both the homestead ana
the bankrupts discharge on the most favorable
terms Address "
CHARLES WHITTLESEY,
U. S. COMMISSIONE AND SOLlCl1Ok
IN BANKRUPTCY,
Corner Prince and Royal streets,
NH 6-3m Alexandria, W.
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EINH.SLETL.
DURkE & HERBERT,

DURKE & HERBERT,
Dealers in
GOLD, GOVERNMENT BONDS, LOChH
STOCKS, AND ALL FIkST-CLASS
RAILROAD BONDS and other
good investment securl-
ties have for sale
FIRST MORTGAGE BONDS LYING CIlbt.
and DANVILLE K. K. CO., at Is and inter'st.
CHESAPEAKE and OHIO 1st mortgage
per cent Gold Bonds ut 87t and interest.
ALEXANDRIA CORPORATION SIN
PER CENT BONDS, at 10.
Any information in regard TO investaapts
chcerlully given. legsiu
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WD. CoRSE. N. D. CoRSE. ). j. CoRSE.
DANKING HOUSE OF
WILMER d. CORSE s. CO.,
Nos. 81 AND 50 KING ST.,
Alexandria, Virginia.
WILL DEAL IN
DOM ESTIC EXCHANGE, GOLD AND Sill
YER COIN. UNCURRENTM MONEY,
RAILROAD BONDS, &C., SIC.
GOVERNMENT BONDS and other sccuri-
ties bought and sold on commission.
Collections made on all accessible points in the
United States, and proceeds promptly rclnltted.
sep
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DIR. JOHNSTON.

Member of tho Royal College of Surgery of
London, Graduate Of one of the most eminent
Colleges in the United States, and the greater
mart Of whose life has been spont in tho hospl-
tails of London, Paris Philadcphis and else
where, has elected some of tho most astonishing
cures that were evor known; many troubled with
ringing in the head and cars when asleep great
nervousness, being alarmed at sudden sounds,
bashfulness, with frequent blushing, attended
sometimes with arrangement OF p,lnd, were
,uro3 i'm o6iately
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DISEASES OF IMPRUDENCE.

Weakness of the Back or Limbs, Structures,
Affection of the Kidneys or Bladder, lny"Iun-
tary Discharges, Impotency, General Debility
Nervousness, DyspcpSis, Languor Low % S}lr,Is' }I,
Tinldity, Trembling, Dimness Of Sight, or CID
dincss Disease of Tho Head, Throat, Nose or
Skin, Affections of tho Liver, Lungs. stomach
or Bowels--those terrible Disorders arising
from Solitary Habits Of Youth-secret and SOL
itary practices more fatal to their victims Than
the songs of the Syrons to tho Mariners of ulys-
Sos, blighting their most brilliant hopes or an
ticinatiOns sc.
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YOUNG MEN.

Espccislly, who have become tho victims OF
Solitary Vice. and dreadful and destructive
habits which annually sweep to an untney
grave thousands Of young men of the most eH-
alted talents and brilliant intellect, who might
otherwise have cntranced listening Senates with
the thunders OF eloquence. or walked 70 oalse-
tho living lyro, may call with full confidence.
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CHARLES W. GREEN,
7G King Street.

my l-co5t
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1873-02-27
MONTANA.

The majority Of persons imagine that
Montana is t. wild, wooded, highly noun
famous, and in winter dreadfully cold
country. These impressions are lar from
the truth. Yhe back bone of the main
Rocky Mountain range runs through the
territory, it is true, but these mnuntaips
90 not, ike 'ur Sierra Nevada, run up to
great elevations by rapid ascents, but rise
80 gradually that when the highest passes
are attained the fact is not appreciated
that the summit OF Che range is reached
The territory Is thickIY and magnIicentV
wooded with pine AID other timber, bat
it is far more celebrated for its rich and
wellwatered valleys han for rs timber
The main valleys are the Gallatin, Madi-
son, ] ferson, Big Hole, Sun River, Mari
as, Boulder, Missouri River, Deep Creek
and Yellowstone, on the eastern slope of
the Rocky NJ lntaiRs, and Deer Lodge,
He'll Gate, Jock0 aud several sm ,ller yai-
legs on tue western slope A river of the
same name runs through nearly all vt the
above valleys, the most uf ihe land in
which is exceedingly rjch, and well adapt
ed t0 the growth Of wheel os,s, oaYiev,
potatoes, etc. At the NJ n ana A"r,cul-
tural Fair premium was la.ry awarded
TO farmers who had raised 102 bushels If
whea 113 OF barley, 10l of OILS, apd 6l3
bushels If potatoes to the ac.e. Cover
nor Potts was a member Of the c, mint
tee of Awards
Montana winters are generally open
and warm-thnt is, warm compared th
those Of the piains Of Wyoming or If the
Northwestern Atlantic states. The er
ritory is nearly az large as Ca!ifnrnip.
continuing in all 90 0166l4 acres of land,
Of which 100000 acres are cassed ~
mineral. Some Of the rchpet places of
diggings ever found in the URited States
since the California; days Of 40 have been
found and worked on Alder Creek, in
Montana. Some of the best quartz lodes
on the continent are found within it's Dor
ders The present population of the
whole territory 10 only about 20 coo, but
as little or no manufacturing is me, the
people are vers good customers for out.
eide goods. San FrtncjSco Bulletin
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1873-02-27
DR.. }. r.. MFLLER'S
UNIVERSAL
MAGNETIC BALM

nc cures as If 10y MAGNETIC
INFLUENCE, Neuralgia and all pain, and is
therefore very properly termed Magnetic
Balm" 1t is purely vegetable preparation. 1t
has no equal as a remedy for
Cholera, Cholera Morbus, Diarrhea, Dysen-
terry, Collie and all Bowel Complaints.
ITS timely use will cure Colds, Group, Diph-
ther1a Qulnsy, and all Throat affections.
when properly used. Fever and Ague,
and other complaints incidentto ourwestern and
southern Climates, are easily brokenup -.
Nervous PaiGls Sick-Headache, and Rheu-
matsm are cured by this medicine when all others
have failed. Toothache, Earache, Burns. Chill
plains and Bruises relieved at once by its use.
The genuine has I'D. sc ansom & Co.
private Revenue Stamp on the outside, and DR..
j. r.. Miller's Magnetic Balm blownin the bottle.
Examine closely, and buy none but the gcn-
Sofa by all Druggists. Price 25 cents per
bottle. al 7 .
d. RANSOM. soN & Co., Propr's, Buffalo. N. Y.
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OR EAT INDUSTRIES
Or THE UNITED STATES.

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LEY ETC, ETC. t|
This work is complete history of all branches
ofindustry, processes of manufacture, etc. in all
ages. 1t is a complete encyclopedia of arts and
manufactures, and is the most entertaining and
valuable work of information on subjects of geuer-
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10 the wants ofthe Merchant, Manufacturer, Me-
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to both old and young of all classes. Tbe book
Is sold by agents, who are making large sales in
all parts Of The country. 1t is offered at low
price and is the cheapest book ever sold
10y subscription. No family should be without a
copy Wewant Agents in every town in the Uni
ted States, and no Agent can fail to do well with
this book. Our terms are liberal. We give our
agents the exclusive right Of territory, One Of
our agents sold l38 copies IN eight days. another
sold SOB in two weeks. Our agent in Hartford
sold 397 in one week. Specimens If the work cent
TO agents on receipt of stamp. For circulars and
terms to agents address the publishers.
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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1873-02-27

AGENTS WANTED FOR THE
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1873-02-27
TEACHERS MEETING.

Once again. we, the Teachers of til e E
d. have met and then parted for another
interval OF two weeks. This time we
were entertained at Dist. No. s, Somers.
Our President was there, and those
teachers who Usually attend this winter
but we noticed not one new face among
the number 'a8. 'ia
Roll Call was responded to BY fact OF
fancy as the mind of the teacher seemed
to suggest Reports of Schools represent
ed, were called for and given a, nf5.
The Glass Exercise in Grammar was
conducted by MIR. p, Il Flett. B He chose
for his class Messrs. Barnes, Hand, Smith
and Spence. Misses Agnes Petrie, Matte
C!epp and F. M. Purr. The President
was chosen umpire, and ad usted all the
fine points of difference. Some detini
tion8 were given and few sentences an.
allied. The Exercise in Physiology was
conducted by Mr.. Spence. His class con-
sisted of all the teachers present and
"Some of the Others" aea"
s The exercise was very finely conducted
but the class were not as well-informed
on the SUBJECT as was or might be expect.
ed, judging from the answers.
The gravity of the class being some.
what disturbed they took refuge in ar
intermission which happened about this
time
During the short recess questions were
prepared for the Budget Box, and, when
the meeting was again called to order.
they were read. Then. followed the De.
bate,
ResOJooa, That County Schools ought te
be graded.
On he Aft, Mr.. J. P. Briggs, leader
supported by Mr.P. r. Barnes, Mr.. G. NJ
Smith. Neg. Mr.. w. G. Spence, leader
supported by Mr.. Flett, Mr.. Petrie, Mr
Hand. The debate continued until near
~ eleven o'clock. Il was then put to vote
Of the House, not on the length of argu-
meEts but the merits of the question
The members of the Association favored
the Negative.
Motions were made as to the place for
holding The next me, ting, several of them
were withdrawn; but finally it was salts
factoriIy settlt to hold the next meeting
at Dist. No. Somers, in what is known
as the "Powker District" Friday eve.
March 7Ch, subject to the following pro
gramme: #H#
Roll Call-response by sentiments.
School Reports.
Glass Exercise by c. NJ Smith.
a." 4" In Olthography, By J. 2.
Briggs.
Debatc,-Reaoygsd, That there ought to
be uniformity OF Text books through
out our State. Aft. s. E. Hand, w. G.
Spence. Supt Mcguire, JAS Petrie.
Neg. G. NJ. Smlth, S. P. Briggs, P. r
Barnes, G. Il. ToLrtclotte.
F. M. BARR Sec.
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TEACHERS EETING.

A meeting of the w. D. was held, as
appointed, at Brass Ball, FeU. 14th, 1878
We were pleased to see our worthy Super
lntendent and number Of teachers pres
ent. The exercises opened by Roll Call
and.responses by sentiments, followed by
reports Of schools; some of the teachers
seemed to think that written report was
necessary; and as they did not have one
prepared, did not report. A class exer
else in Intellectual Arithmetic, followed;
Mis8 Mary Burgess, teacher. The sub
ject Of the recitation being percentage
The President then announced a song en-
titled Gentle Words" The next in or
der was an essay by Miss l.. Patterson
followed by reading of Query Box in
which were questions historical and geo.
graphical, arjthmetiCal and constitution
al. An intermlssion of five minutes was
then granted. After which came the de-
bate on the question, Resolved. That in
creased wealth does not have a favorable
influence on the morals of people"
After long and spirited debate, the de-
baters concluded to leave the decisisu to
the house: it was decided, by g. majority
n favor of the negative. Then came a
iclass exercise in Civil Government con-
Quoted by Supt. Mcguire; the subject he.
ing the Judiciary Department; The meet
ing then closed, to meet at Wllmot In two
weeks X. A. Lyons, Sec.
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We have before US the February issue
of the Chicago Teacher. II contains fund
Of Wit, humor, originality, useful infor
nation and scientific knowledge, which
make it one of the most readable publiea-
tions in the Country.
We are under obligations to Lieut..
Gov. Petit for having sent US copies of
the Annual Report ofthe Supt. of Public
Instruction, and the Report of the Board
of Regents of the University. These Re-
ports are replete with the most useful in
formation. They are oracles of Wisconsin's
educational future, and should be care.
fully read by all.
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